BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Metuchen Democrats - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Metuchen Democrats X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Metuchen Democrats REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20170312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20171105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20180311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20181104T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180324T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180306T002049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T002049Z UID:2358-1521907200-1521910800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:March for our Lives-Metuchen DESCRIPTION:Join us as we come in solidarity with the March for our Lives events nationally at MLK Memorial Park (next to the Metuchen Public Library) as we advocate for gun control.\nSpeakers to include student activists\, legislators and educators.\n#notonemore URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/march-for-our-lives-metuchen/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180324T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180324T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180320T002052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T002052Z UID:2439-1521885600-1521892800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:MARCH for Our LIVES DESCRIPTION:MARCH IN MARCH. March 24\, THIS SATURDAY – meet at the New Brunswick train station at 8:40 a.m. to walk with us in Newark. questions? middlesexmmm@bradymail.org URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/march-for-our-lives/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180323T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180323T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180226T062052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T062052Z UID:2335-1521795600-1521820800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Progress 2018: Building a More Just & Fair New Jersey DESCRIPTION:At the Progress 2017 conference last year\, NJPP unveiled its Blueprint for Economic Justice & Shared Prosperity\, a bold policy agenda for the state’s 56th governor and 218th legislature. Less than 10 weeks into the new administration\, NJPP will bring together experts\, advocates\, lawmakers and concerned citizens at Progress 2018 to continue to move this Blueprint from the design to construction phase.\nPlease join us. Agenda highlights below. Full agenda: https://www.njpp.org/progress-2018\nKeynote: *Mind the Gap: How Federal Policies Are Expanding Inequality & How We Can Change Course* by Jared Bernstein\, Senior Fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and former chief economist and economic adviser to Vice President Joe Biden\nMorning Plenary Panel: *The First 100 Days: An ‘Under the Dome’ Perspective on 2018* featuring Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg\, Assembly Majority Leader Lou Greenwald and NJPP President Gordon MacInnes in a conversation moderated by NJPP Director of Government & Public Affairs Brandon McKoy.\nBreakout sessions:\n– Beyond Tax Scams & Budget Shams: Building Foundations for Public Investment & Shared Prosperity\n– From Defense to Offense: A Progressive Health Care Agenda for New Jersey\n– Work\, Wages & Justice: Boosting Low-Paid & Working-Class Families\n– Fair\, Welcoming & Strong: Standing with Immigrants As Threats Continue\nAfternoon Plenary Panel: *From Resistance to Revival: State Progressive Policy in the Age of Trump* featuring Saily Avelenda\, Executive Director\, NJ 11th for Change; Winn Khuong\, Executive Director\, Action Together New Jersey; Angel Padilla\, Policy Director\, Indivisible in a conversation moderated by Jon Whiten\, Deputy Director of State Communications\, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.\nClosing Address: Remarks by Governor Phil Murphy URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/progress-2018-building-a-more-just-fair-new-jersey/ LOCATION:The Heldrich\, 10 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180318T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180318T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180313T002052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180313T002052Z UID:2398-1521388800-1521396000@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Sign Making Party DESCRIPTION:Join us with your families as we get creative and make some signs for upcoming events locally and nationally around gun control.\nMetuchen Event: 4pm Saturday March 24th at MLK Park\n#neveragain\n#notonemore URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/sign-making-party-2/ LOCATION:What's The Scoop\, 410 Main St\, Metuchen\, NJ\, 08840-1807\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180315T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180315T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180312T070052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180312T070052Z UID:2387-1521116100-1521120600@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Free Small Business Luncheon at Don Pepe in Newark DESCRIPTION:NJ SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: Please join us for a free Small Business Luncheon & Forum on Thursday\, March 15\, 2018 from 12:15pm to 1:30pm at Don Pepe Restaurant\, located at 844 McCarter Highway in Newark\, NJ 07102. This complimentary luncheon\, sponsored by Valley National Bank and the New Jersey Citizen Action Education Fund\, will address the needs of small business owners in and around Newark and Essex County with information on financial products\, services and technical assistance available to help businesses remain stable and grow. Topics to be discussed include Access to Capital\, Technical Assistance for Small Businesses\, Product Development\, and Relationship Management. The event will also provide you with an excellent opportunity to network with other guests and partners.\nRepresentatives from Valley National Bank and nonprofit service organizations will be at the event to provide you with information on the services they provide to small business owners\, such as business planning\, tax preparation\, how to create your business portfolio and plan for growth\, and micro lending opportunities.\nThis event is designed for owners of small businesses in and around Newark and Essex County. If you or another decision-maker at your business would like to attend\, please click on the link below to register today\, call Citizen Action at 973-643-8800\, x218\, or email Michelle at Michelle@njcitizenaction.org. Space is limited – REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please feel free to pass on this information to interested small business owners in and around Newark and Essex County! URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/free-small-business-luncheon-at-don-pepe-in-newark/ LOCATION:Don Pepe Restaurant – Newark\, NJ\, 844 McCarter Hwy\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180314T101500 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180218T191736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180218T191736Z UID:2202-1521021600-1521022500@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Enough! National School Walkout DESCRIPTION:Women’s March Youth EMPOWER is calling for students\, teachers\, school administrators\, parents and allies to take part in a #NationalSchoolWalkout for 17 minutes at 10am across every time zone on March 14\, 2018 to protest Congress’ inaction to do more than tweet thoughts and prayers in response to the gun violence plaguing our schools and neighborhoods. We need action. Students and allies are organizing the national school walkout to demand Congress pass legislation to keep us safe from gun violence at our schools\, on our streets and in our homes and places of worship.\nStudents and staff have the right to teach and learn in an environment free from the worry of being gunned down in their classrooms or on their way home from school.\nParents have the right to send their kids to school in the mornings and see them home alive at the end of the day.\nWe are not safe at school. We are not safe in our cities and towns. Congress must take meaningful action to keep us safe and pass federal gun reform legislation that address the public health crisis of gun violence. We want Congress to pay attention and take note: many of us will vote this November and many others will join in 2020.\nJoin us in saying #ENOUGH!\nAdd your event to the map or find one near you here: https://www.actionnetwork.org/event_campaigns/enough-national-school-walkout URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/enough-national-school-walkout/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20180311T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20180311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180306T002050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T002050Z UID:2360-1520784000-1520787600@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Middlesex County Brady Campaign/MMM Meeting DESCRIPTION:WHAT CAN I DO?\nWe need action.\n1. Current legislation – Find out what is going on at the state and federal levels; who to contact.\n2. Contact mayors and city councils- we need their support in this fight.\n3. Organize for Marches in N.J. and in D.C.\n4. Additional ways to respond to the families and victims of Parkland\n5. Connect to the area high schools\, Rutgers\, Middlesex County Community College to support voter registration\n6. OTHER IDEAS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED.\nEmail to learn more: middlesexmmm@bradymail.org URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/middlesex-county-brady-campaign-mmm-meeting/ LOCATION:Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar\, 13 N 4th Ave\, Highland Park\, NJ\, 08904\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180307T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180224T154938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180224T154938Z UID:2325-1520449200-1520452800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Candidate Selection Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join the Metuchen Democrats for the March committee meeting.\nWe will be collecting food in lieu of a rental charge for the BIL – so be sure to bring non-perishable items. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/candidate-selection-meeting/ LOCATION:Old Franklin Schoolhouse\, 491 Middlesex Ave\, Metuchen\, NJ\, 08840\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180228T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180226T062049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180226T062049Z UID:2333-1519844400-1519851600@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Clean Energy for a Better Future DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about the future of our planet? Do you believe we should come together to keep our communities safe and livable for all?\nFood & Water Watch and the Andrew Goodman Foundation are partnering on an educational forum on the state of climate change\, the impacts from dirty energy pollution in NJ\, and the clean energy policy solutions that can address these interlocking crises.\nStudents and the public will hear from a panel of leading experts in the fields of climate science\, energy policy\, public health and environmental justice.\nOur panel will feature Scott Edwards\, The National Climate and Energy Program Director for Food and Water Watch\, Cynthia Mellon\, the National Policy Director with Climate Justice Alliance\, and Dr. Robert Laumbach\, Associate Professor at Rutgers with the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Medicine.\nParticipants will also have the opportunity to register to vote\, and get involved in grassroots organizing and advocacy on environmental issues effecting their communities. **RSVP now to secure your spot!**\nWHAT: An educational forum on climate change and environmental policy in NJ\nWHERE: Cook Student Center Multipurpose Room @ Rutgers University (59 Biel Rd)\nWHEN: Wednesday\, February 28th\, 7 pm\nRSVP Link: https://go.offfossilfuels.org/event/action_attend/559\nTogether\, we will move America toward a sustainable energy future by educating each other and building political power at the local\, state\, and national level. RSVP now to join us! https://go.offfossilfuels.org/event/action_attend/559\n**Co-sponsors** Food & Water Watch\, the Andrew Goodman Foundation\, Students for Environmental Awareness\, NJPIRG Student Chapters\, Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership\, Green Party of Central Jersey\, League of Women Voters NJ\, 15 Now\, Central Jersey Coalition Against Endless War\, Coalition For Climate Justice New Jersey\, Central Jersey Safe Energy Coalition\, Waterspirit\, Central Jersey Progressive Democrats\, NJ Industrial Union Council\, Raíces Cultural Center\, New Jersey PACE\, Forward Not Back Central NJ\, and more! Additional co-sponsors welcome. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/clean-energy-for-a-better-future/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180129T050806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T050806Z UID:1805-1519563600-1519570800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Organizing for the Mid-terms: Elections\, Issues & Beyond DESCRIPTION:Join regional grassroots leaders and fellow activists to plan for the 2018 mid-terms and explore methods of mobilizing voters:\n-Voter Registration\n-Get-Out-the-Vote Efforts\n-Voter Engagement\n-Issue Advocacy\nwith:\n-Dena Mottola Jaborska\, associate director\, NJ Citizen Action\n-Liz Glynn\, NJ 7 Forward & Indivisible Lambertville-New Hope\n-Jim Girvan\, People’s Motorcade\nand more special guests TBA! URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/educating-and-empowering-voters/ LOCATION:St. David's Episcopal Church\, 90 S Main St\, Cranbury\, NJ\, 08512\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180218T192047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180218T192047Z UID:2207-1519387200-1519387200@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Bring your kids\, bring your neighbors to your Congressperson’s office DESCRIPTION:I’ve had enough.\nOn Friday\, February 23\, 2018 I’m going to take my children out of school and I’m going to bring them to my Congressman’s district office and I am going to demand that he do whatever he can to protect my kids in school. Please join me.\nHere’s the link to find your Member of Congress and his or her district office https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative\nLet us know in the comments which office you’ll be going to. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/bring-your-kids-bring-your-neighbors-to-your-congresspersons-office/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180206T001945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T001945Z UID:1837-1519153200-1519153200@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:February Policy Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the NJYD Policy Committee for our February meeting\, featuring Senator Joseph Vitale! We will be discussing our ongoing healthcare topics and healthcare policy in New Jersey. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/february-policy-committee-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180212T064448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T064448Z UID:1952-1519149600-1519156800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Zero Weeks Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free film screening of ZERO WEEKS\, the first documentary to explore America’s paid family leave crisis and the cost of doing nothing.\nPrior to this FREE screening\, a short discussion will be held with law and policy experts on what New Jersey is doing to help residents afford to put family first when its most important. Often sidelined as a “women’s issue” paid family leave is an issue whose time has come!\nNew Jersey is 1 of 4 states with a a paid leave program but we can do better! Join us to learn what you can do to help improve access to paid leave for all — for more about the New Jersey program visit http://www.njtimetocare.org/NJFLI! URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/zero-weeks-film-screening/ LOCATION:Labyrinth Books Princeton\, 122 Nassau St\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180212T064448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180212T064448Z UID:1953-1519149600-1519156800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Zero Weeks Film Screening DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free film screening of ZERO WEEKS\, the first documentary to explore America’s paid family leave crisis and the cost of doing nothing.\nPrior to this FREE screening\, a short discussion will be held with law and policy experts on what New Jersey is doing to help residents afford to put family first when its most important. Often sidelined as a “women’s issue” paid family leave is an issue whose time has come!\nNew Jersey is 1 of 4 states with a a paid leave program but we can do better! Join us to learn what you can do to help improve access to paid leave for all — for more about the New Jersey program visit http://www.njtimetocare.org/NJFLI! URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/zero-weeks-film-screening-2/ LOCATION:Labyrinth Books Princeton\, 122 Nassau St\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08542\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180210T141539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180210T141539Z UID:1846-1518462000-1518465600@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:February LGBT Caucus Meeting DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next LGBT Caucus meeting that will take place on Monday\, February 12th at 7:00pm at the Middlesex County Democratic Headquarters (231 Bridge St\, Building F\, Metuchen\, NJ 08840).\nWe look forward to seeing you there and discussing all the important issues facing our community. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/february-lgbt-caucus-meeting/ LOCATION:Middlesex County Democratic Organization\, 231 Bridge St\, Metuchen\, NJ\, 08840\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180205T044829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T044829Z UID:1825-1518357600-1518364800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:NJ Democracy Act Letter Writing Campaign DESCRIPTION:Join Flipping Districts for our first meeting of the year to learn about the state of play in key NJ Congressional Districts and the importance of passing the NJ Democracy Act in 2018 which will improve access to the ballot.\nThe crucial November mid-term elections are now only nine months away. At our meeting\, we’ll review the current situation in key New Jersey Congressional races\, including:\n· NJ11\, where Rodney Frelinghuysen recently announced his retirement after more than 20 years of representing the district. It’s always easier to win an open seat! Even so\, Cook Political Report has kept this race classified as a “toss up” – suggesting it’s still likely to be highly competitive.\n· NJ7\, where Leonard Lance will face one of seven people running in a crowded field for the Democratic nomination. The Democratic candidates will face off in a primary on June 5.\nCome and discuss these and other key races and talk through priorities for our group for the next nine months.\nOnce we talk through these races\, we’ll spend the last part of our meeting writing letters to our state legislators to encourage them to pass the Democracy Act. This pending legislation will allow for early in-person voting\, online registration\, and other reforms to make it easier to vote in New Jersey. This important legislation will help ensure a high turnout in these key Congressional races later this year. We’ll have everything you’ll need for your letters\, including supplies\, addresses\, and talking points. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/nj-democracy-act-letter-writing-campaign/ LOCATION:Blank Space Highland Park\, 414 Raritan Avenue\, Highland Park\, NJ\, 08904\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180208T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180203T151710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180203T151710Z UID:1820-1518116400-1518121800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:MCYD Policy Committee Meeting: Millennials in 2018 DESCRIPTION:Come join the Middlesex County Young Democrats Policy Committee for our first meeting of 2018!\nWith a new Governor in NJ\, we’ll continue the conversation on the policy initiatives that could greatly impact our generation across the state. We’re going to start with an exercise of drafting a list of Millennial Needs in NJ and hopefully use it to bring attention and action to these policy points.\nPlease give this WSJ article a read before the meeting\, but don’t worry there will be copies available at the start of the meeting as well: https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-jersey-has-a-millennials-problem-1501426802\nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please reach out to MCYD Policy Chair\, Sam Berzok\, at sam.berzok@gmail.com URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/mcyd-policy-committee-meeting-millennials-in-2018/ LOCATION:Middlesex County Young Democrats\, 231 Bridge Street\, Building F\, Metuchen\, NJ\, 08840\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180129T044740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T044740Z UID:1797-1518031800-1518037200@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Fixing New Jersey's Broken Economy and Tax System DESCRIPTION:How do we help NJ citizens support their families\, reduce their property taxes\, and care for their children? We’ve invited representatives of the incoming Murphy administration\, local state legislators\, and analysts from New Jersey Policy Perspective to discuss:\n– Raising the state minimum wage and extending paid family and sick leave to all workers\n– Restoring support for pre-K through college education while lowering property taxes and college tuition\n– Raising the income tax on millionaires and reinstating the tax on estates over $1 million.\nCome with questions and ideas for what our elected officials should do to create a stronger and fairer economy.\nInvited Speakers:\n– State Senator Patrick Diegnan\n– State Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin\n– A representative of Governor Murphy’s administration\n– Jon Whiten\, Vice President of New Jersey Policy Perspective\nSponsored by:\n– Forward Not Back Central NJ (http://ForwardNotBackCNJ.org/forward-not-backaction-groups/economic-justice)\n– Indivisible Central NJ (http://indivisiblecentralnj.org) URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/fixing-new-jerseys-broken-economy-and-tax-system/ LOCATION:Reformed Church of Highland Park\, 19 S 2nd Ave\, Highland Park\, NJ\, 08904-2238\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180129T044740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T044740Z UID:1798-1518031800-1518037200@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Fixing New Jersey's Broken Economy and Tax System DESCRIPTION:How do we help NJ citizens support their families\, reduce their property taxes\, and care for their children? We’ve invited representatives of the incoming Murphy administration\, local state legislators\, and analysts from New Jersey Policy Perspective to discuss:\n– Raising the state minimum wage and extending paid family and sick leave to all workers\n– Restoring support for pre-K through college education while lowering property taxes and college tuition\n– Raising the income tax on millionaires and reinstating the tax on estates over $1 million.\nCome with questions and ideas for what our elected officials should do to create a stronger and fairer economy.\nInvited Speakers:\n– State Senator Patrick Diegnan\n– State Assemblywoman Nancy Pinkin\n– A representative of Governor Murphy’s administration\n– Jon Whiten\, Vice President of New Jersey Policy Perspective\nSponsored by:\n– Forward Not Back Central NJ (http://ForwardNotBackCNJ.org/forward-not-backaction-groups/economic-justice)\n– Indivisible Central NJ (http://indivisiblecentralnj.org) URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/fixing-new-jerseys-broken-economy-and-tax-system-2/ LOCATION:Reformed Church of Highland Park\, 19 S 2nd Ave\, Highland Park\, NJ\, 08904-2238\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T220000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20171230T134822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171230T134822Z UID:1700-1517079600-1517090400@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:MCDO Social Committee Jazz Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd annual MCDO Social Committee Jazz Night! Chase away the winter blues with some hot jazz licks\, while enjoying desserts\, wine and fellowship with your fellow Middlesex County Democrats.\nTickets are $25 in advance or $35 at the door (cash not accepted). To rsvp\, email rsvp@mcdonj.org with your name\, email address\, home address and number of attendees. You may send checks\, made payable to the MCDO\, to our office: 231 Bridge Street\, Metuchen\, NJ 08840.\nFor more info\, please contact Social Committee Chairs Amy Papi at 732-674-4983\, or Bill Olesinski at 732-545-8302.\nHope to see you there! URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/mcdo-social-committee-jazz-night/ LOCATION:Reformed Church of Highland Park\, 19 S 2nd Ave\, Highland Park\, NJ\, 08904-2238\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180108T025331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T025331Z UID:1726-1517058000-1517065200@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Election Reform and Voting Rights. DESCRIPTION:Join STAND CNJ and New Jersey leaders as we learn how we can remove obstacles that lead to voter suppression\, address partisan redistricting\, and ensure access to voting for disenfranchised communities.\nJoin our esteemed panelists:\n Adriana Abizadeh\, executive director\, LALDEF (Latin American Legal Defense & Education Fund)\n Jesse Burns\, executive director\, New Jersey League of Women Voters\n David Goodman\, Represent.Us/Central New Jersey\n Julia Sass Rubin\, Good Government Coalition New Jersey\n Amol Sinha\, executive director\, ACLU-NJ URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/election-reform-and-voting-rights/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing\, 268 Washington Crossing Pe Rd\, Titusville\, NJ\, 08560\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180126T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180106T141016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180106T141016Z UID:1718-1516993200-1516998600@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:January General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Young Dems January meeting at the MCDO headquarters! Your presence makes a difference. Let’s chat about the first week of Governor Murphy’s term. Come learn what we’re all about and get involved! URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/january-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Middlesex County Democratic Organization\, 231 Bridge St\, Metuchen\, NJ\, 08840\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20171225T163011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T163011Z UID:1694-1516215600-1516222800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Policy Committee January Meeting! DESCRIPTION:Join the NJYD Policy Committee for our January general meeting! We’ll be discussing our ongoing policy topics. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/policy-committee-january-meeting/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180113T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20180113T150415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180113T150415Z UID:1748-1515859200-1515862800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Governor Elect Murphy Visits Metuchen DESCRIPTION:We are extremely excited to announce that Governor-elect Murphy has chosen to visit Metuchen this Saturday (January 13th) as part of his inaugural tour around the State.\nSpecifically\, Governor-elect Murphy will take the train to Metuchen station\, arriving around 4pm\, before stopping into Hailey’s for a drink. We hope that you join us in welcoming the Governor-elect to Metuchen!\nWe wish Governor-elect Murphy well as he prepares to be sworn-in this Tuesday.\nFor more information on inauguration weekend visit:\nhttps://www.njinaugural2018.com/ URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/governor-elect-murphy-visits-metuchen/ LOCATION:Hailey's Harp & Pub\, 400 Main St\, Metuchen\, NJ\, 08840\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180108T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180108T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20171225T033216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171225T033216Z UID:1689-1515409200-1515416400@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Kathy Crotty Press Conference & Reception DESCRIPTION:Please join New Jersey Policy Perspective to honor the legacy of former NJPP Board Chair Kathy Crotty with the release of a report on affordable childcare by 2017 Kathleen Crotty Fellow Holly Low.\nJanuary 8\, 2018\nReport release & press conference at 11:00 am\nLight lunch at 12:00 pm\nWith remarks from Kathy’s colleagues and friends including\nSteve DeMicco\, Sonia Delgado and Karen Kominsky\nNJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association\n126 West State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\nHost Committee (in formation)\nSam Crane | Sonia Delgado & Dallas Dixon| Sen. Daniel Dalton\nSteve DeMicco and Jeanne Fox | Kathy Ellis & Ken Pringle\nKaren Kominsky | Patti McGuire | Leon Sokol\nScott Weiner & Beth Siegel | Richard Weinroth | Susie Wilson URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/kathy-crotty-press-conference-reception/ LOCATION:NJ Restaurant & Hospitality Association\, 126 West State Street\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08608\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180103T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20171230T134823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171230T134823Z UID:1701-1515002400-1515002400@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Middlesex County 2018 Swearing-in Ceremony & Reorganization DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual reorganization meeting of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders and celebrate with us as the following County officers are sworn in:\n – County Surrogate Kevin Hoagland\n – Freeholder Deputy Director Charles Tomaro\n – Freeholder Leslie Koppel\n – Freeholder Shanti Narra\nThe reorganization meeting will take place at the Middlesex County College Performing Arts Center on January 3 at 6 PM. Following the reorg meeting\, a reception will be held at the College Center.\nIf you’re interested in attending\, please RSVP to rsvp@mcdonj.org. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/middlesex-county-2018-swearing-in-ceremony-reorganization/ LOCATION:Middlesex County College\, 2600 Woodbridge Ave\, Edison\, NJ\, 08837\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180101T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180101T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20171223T141028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171223T141028Z UID:1683-1514822400-1514829600@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Reception Honoring Councilman Leibfried and Pagel DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate our newly sworn-in Councilmen Reed Liebfried and Todd Pagel on New Year’s Day. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/reception-honoring-councilman-leibfried-and-pagel/ LOCATION:Lola Latin Bistro\, 87 Central Ave\, Metuchen\, NJ\, 08840\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20171209T132443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T132443Z UID:1645-1513276200-1513283400@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:The Young Dems Hanukkah Party! DESCRIPTION:Please join the NJYD and MCYD Jewish Caucuses to celebrate the Festival of Lights!\nThursday December 14th 2017\n6:30-8:30 PM\nBakers Barn\n(93 Church Lane\, East Brunswick)\nFood\, games\, and wine! All are welcome.\nFREE!\nRSVP to Rebecca Schwartz at njydjews@gmail.com URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/the-young-dems-hanukkah-party/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171211T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20171209T131938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171209T131938Z UID:1642-1513018800-1513022400@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:December Democratic Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/december-democratic-committee-meeting/ LOCATION:Old Franklin Schoolhouse\, 491 Middlesex Ave\, Metuchen\, NJ\, 08840\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171210T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T063654 CREATED:20171204T031612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171204T031612Z UID:1627-1512919800-1512919800@www.metuchendemocrats.org SUMMARY:Building on Our 2017 Election Wins: Congressman Pallone DESCRIPTION:We need to take back Congress in 2018 and stop Republicans from doing more damage!\nPlease join us to hear Congressman Pallone discuss what we can do to build on our 2017 election wins and help progressives win NJ Congressional seats. URL:https://www.metuchendemocrats.org/event/building-on-our-2017-election-wins-congressman-pallone/ LOCATION:Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar\, 13 N 4th Ave\, Highland Park\, NJ\, 08904\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR