Mardi Gras FUN for Progressives in East County -- 2/20

Written by: Martha Sullivan on Feb 14, 2007 7:43 AM EST

Linked to groups: San Diego for Democracy

Sorry if this (see following) is a duplicate for you, but I wanted to be sure you know about this FUN event for Democrats and progressives, hosted by East County United (which includes many of our SD for Democracy trailblazers).  Just as Democrats have been organizing and rising in North County over the past few years, East County United formed last year to do the same in East County, with an impressive start.  Please help them continue their great work AND have a great time!

THANK YOU for your consideration --

Martha

Subj: Celebrities & great prizes at Mardi Gras Feb 20 - tickets going fast! 

Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:46:10 PM

From: writerink@cox.net

To: writerink@cox.net

Dear East County United members and friends,

Everybody who’s anybody is coming to ECU’s Mardi Gras celebration!   Our guest list includes former Congressional candidates Francine Busby, Derek Casady and Karen Marie Otter, Midge Costanza (former assistant to President Jimmy Carter), local candidates and office holders, union leaders, and Sycuan tribal chairman Danny Tucker. 

If you haven’t yet purchased your tickets for our Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 20, check out the great prizes donated by local merchants and members!  Then call 619-698-7617 today to reserve seats or email info@eastcountyunited.org; reservation deadline is Friday.

-        gourmet dinner for 8, prepared by Sheraton banquet chef Will McRae

-        8 harbor cruises aboard Hornblower Excursions

-        Acoustic guitar from delReyo Guitarworks

-        Dinners and lunches at Mangia Bene

-        Dinners at Antica Trattoria

-        Antique books, jewelry, vintage hats and crystal from the estate of Lillien Biloon

-        Fused glass jewelry creations by Marjorie Wegner

-        Mosaic art by Jackie Hanson

-        Hand-made soaps by Josan Feathers

-        Writing services from Writer Ink

-        Home inspection by L.D. Thompson & Associates

-        Gift basket from Starbucks

-        Gift certificate from D.Z. Akins

-        Gift certificates from Johnny B’s

-        Sports memorabilia from Appian Way Wine & Spirits

-        El Torito gift certificate

-        Pamper yourself basket (bath products, teas) from Miriam Raftery

-        Italian Gold necklace, East County United

-        2 bottles of white wine (Lillien Biloon estate)

-        Political memorabilia from Edi Chapman

-        Gift basket from Centifoni’s

-        Gift bag from Cosmo’s Café

-        Jeweled rocking horse from artist Mary Genser

-        Painted sandstone bird from Mary Genser

(If you have an auction or raffle item to donate, please let us know!)

All this, plus live blues band (Backbone with Mark Ferguson), dancing, Cajun/Creole dinner, and terrific speakers.

Greg Palast, award-winning internationally acclaimed journalist, has been called the Woodward & Bernstein of our time.  Greg will reveal results of his latest undercover investigation in his talk, “How the White House Drowned New Orleans.”  We’ll also have the regional representative from Barack Obama’s campaign and much, much more! 

Don’t miss the best party ever in East County.  Plus it’s all for a great cause – recruiting, training and supporting progressive candidates to represent our community. We’re planning a progressive retreat/summit next – plus new ways to educate the public in East County on important issues. 

Join us for liberal revelry!  Call 619-698-7617 today to reserve seats ($75 each) or tables for 8 ($560).

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