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Clearing out the in-box, so here are some upcoming political events in the area, in order of appearance:
Dino Rossi: The Republican gubernatorial candidate will make two stops in Gig Harbor on Friday, Sept. 12, according to a news release from his campaign. He's scheduled to attend the 7:30 a.m. Rotary meeting at Cottesmore Retirement Center, 2909 14th Ave. NW, and then he plans an 11 a.m. tour of the Gig Harbor History Museum, 4218 Harborview Dr.
Talking about Obama: Paul Zachary, a Canadian-American writer and former public relations manager for the United Nations, will speak in Tacoma as part of a nationwide tour promoting Barack Obama. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14 at Round Table Pizza, 7921 S Hosmer St, Tacoma.
Contact the hosts at 253-507-9460 or piercecovets@gmail.com to RSVP.
Pierce County Votes: Republicans will provide free barbecue at an event marking the opening of a get-out-the-vote effort. The event, to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, will be at the campaign's new office at 10107 S. Tacoma Way, Ste. E-6, Lakewood. Called "Pierce County Votes," the campaign will be run by Caleb Heimlich, who's staying involved in politics after losing a bid in the August primary for the 25th District state House seat held by Democratic Rep. Dawn Morrell. The get-out-the-vote campaign's office hours will be 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 4 to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Contact calebheimlich@gmail.com to RSVP or to learn more.
25th District Republican Club: Dr. Patricia O'Halloran, a Tacoma physician representing the Coalition Against Assisted Suicide, will discuss the ramifications of Initiation 1000 at the club's Sept. 16 meeting. The meeting will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the City of Puyallup Library. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Bob Neilson at 253-845-0038 or rhneilson@earthlink.net.
