Oconee County, GA Politics

Hello! On May 30th the book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats will  discuss "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." The book, written by Rebecca Skloot, is a New York Times best seller  that's been on many best-of lists. Henrietta Lacks was a black woman  whose cells became integral to scientific discovery -- though her  offspring cannot afford medical care. We believe as Democrats in the importance of science and justice! The group meets at Piccolo's restaurant in the Bell's shopping center in  Watkinsville at 7 PM the last Wednesday of each month. Some people  arrive about 6:30 to order dinner or drinks and to chat. The group is pretty diverse, including folks from 3 different counties  -- and even a Republican! Drop in sometime for a fine conversation. Pat Priest Member, Oconee Democrats

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Oconee County Democratic Committee member Dr. Patricia Priest has worked hard on this event and has also continued work with the book club. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. To: oconee@yahoogroups.com From: ppriest@charter.net Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2009 21:46:48 -0500 Subject: [oconee] Dancing with Athens -- and Oconee -- Stars First I wanted to send a reminder that the book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats will meet Thursday, February 19th, at 6 at Five Points Deli on Epps Bridge Parkway to discuss "Three Cups of Tea." It's a great, uplifting book. You can pick it up at Books Galore in Watkinsville -- with a 25% discount. As always, newcomers are welcome. I'm also writing to let people know that tickets are now on sale for "Dancing with Athens Stars" -- the very fun March 1st show at the Classic Center that will benefit Project Safe. Oconee's own Courtney Gale (working with Ron Putman, who t...

From the author: "I wanted my Book Trailer to convey the cozy "feel" of a home movie - not the impersonal look of a commercial production. Relax and enjoy the soothing illustrations, the gentle voice and music, as well as the glimpse of the "mom" sharing a book with her child. A bedtime story is where the Journey into Reading begins, and this is such an important journey - I hope you will treasure each step."

Time for some reading and discussing without too much cussing! Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Subject: [oconee] McCain v. Obama -- and their books! Hello to the growing-by-leaps- and-bounds Oconee Democrats! Finally -- though I'm still reading! -- we're holding the first part of our book challenge this week in Oconee County. We're meeting to discuss John McCain's autobiography "Worth the Fighting for" this Thursday at Five Points Deli on Epps Bridge Road, with the discussion slated to begin at 6. Please come early to order something to eat or drink so that we can help support this locally owned eatery. The discussion will be moderated by the very friendly Dr. Sarah Bell, former chair of the Republican party in Oconee and an adjunct professor of English at Gainesville State College in Oconee. We'll meet to discuss Obama's autobiography "The Audacity of Hope" on October 16th at t...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pat Priest 706-353-8310 ppriest@charter.net McCain v. Obama Book Challenge The Oconee Democrats are issuing a challenge for people in the region to learn more about both Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama by reading and discussing both men’s autobiographies. Participants will discuss McCain’s “Worth the Fighting For” in September and Obama’s “The Audacity of Hope” in October at moderated sessions in Oconee and Athens-Clarke County. Both books are inspiring bestsellers. William Kristol of The Weekly Standard characterized McCain’s book as “a gripping story, and well told, and one that serves as an accessible and lively introduction to the last quarter century of American politics.” Publishers Weekly said of “The Audacity of Hope”: “Obama writes insightfully, with vivid firsthand observations, about politics and the compromises forced on politicians by fund-raising, interest groups, the media and legislative horse-trading.” The event organizer, ...

Pat Priest is my hero. She does more for many groups and never clamors for credit, glory or honor. I am here to give her mad props. The following is an email from her, including an email from Alex DeGolia of Georgia for Obama.  1. Book Challenge underway  2. Dancing with the Stars (of Oconee!)  3. Obama (and other great candidates!)    1. We've postponed our Book Challenge to allow people more time to pick  up and read Senator McCain's autobiography ("Worth the Fighting For")  and Senator Obama's ("The Audacity of Hope"). We'll discuss McCain's  book in September and Obama's in October. The books are available at  25% discount at Books Galore in Watkinsville, and you receive an  additional $1 off if you buy both autobiographies.    This month's Third Thursday discussion (August 21st), then, will just be  a good chance to talk politics and to plan our upcoming slate of books.  Join us! We'll meet at 6:15 at Fiv...

Philip Lee Williams is a fantastic local award-winning author and one with whom you should be well acquainted with if you are not. He will be at the next gathering of the Oconee County Democratic party book group at the new Five Points Deli location in the Epps Bridge Parkway area. Woven brightly, Daniel J. Matthews, Jr. Hello! The book group sponsored by the Oconee County Democrats is especially excited about this month's book and meeting! The author, award-winning local writer Philip Lee Williams, will be joining us that evening! If you don't know Williams or his work yet . . . well, inspired by his writing, let me describe coming across his books as rather like finding a well-honed arrowhead or delicate lily while out in the woods -- OUR woods, right around here where we live! See the press release below. Come join us! Pat Priest The community-wide book group sponsored by the Oconee Democrats will discuss local ...

After (or maybe before) the last soccer game of the season Saturday morning and trophies are handed out at the party, I plan to go to this sale at the Watkinsville Community Center. I have bought some books through Many Ann's website and they are very good. The following is from an email Mary Ann sent me without the color and exclamation points. I am always down with the free mini-massages. For those of you near Watkinsville, Georgia, I will have some of the 140 new Usborne titles on sale this weekend at the Holiday Bazaar, says Mary Ann McQuinn. "We will have several door prizes from each of the vendors listed below" Please help us get the word out by forwarding this e-mail to your friends. ***Don't forget to visit my web site monthly and enter to win $50 in free books! No purchase is required; however, there are internet-only specials that are quite a good deal As always, if you would like to get free books, ask me about a home party. I will also personally visit yo...

We're on for another movie night! Come join other Democrats from Oconee and Clarke County as we get together to see and discuss the film "A Crude Awakening" this Wednesday, October 17th, at 7:15 at Ciné in Athens. This 2006 Swiss movie about dwindling oil stocks has been described as "compelling, intelligent, and highly entertaining." Meet at 7 inside the theater, located at 234 W. Hancock. Our movie nights are a good opportunity to see thought-provoking movies, meet new friends, and support our fine arthouse cinema! Our monthly book group also meets this week -- on Thursday at 6:30 at Five Points Deli on Epps Bridge Parkway. We'll be discussing Thomas Frank's "What's the Matter with Kansas?" a book one writer described as "the true story of how conservatives punk'd a nation." Hope to see you! Pat Priest Oconee County Democrats