Thursday, December 7, 2006 - Ray LaFontaine

Hosts a discussion on the impact of the Massachusetts November Election

Join us as we kick off our inaugural session of The Democracy Cafe, with Ray LaFontaine moderating a panel of state and local elected officials and political pundits about the impact of the recent election.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear the latest, and have your voice be heard!

The Democracy Cafe will be hosted by Chairman of the Democracy Project, former Representative Ray LaFontaine. The Democracy Project's mission is: "To serve as a catalyst to build civic spirit among students and the greater community through rigorous and educational debate, and to work to re-build confidence and participation in our democracy."

Thursday, December 7, 2006

6 PM - 8 PM

North Cafeteria

Mount Wachusett Community College - Gardner Campus

Panelists confirmed for the 12/7 Democracy Cafe:

• Representative Jennifer Flanagan
• Representative Robert Rice
• Representative Lewis Evangelidis
• Mayor Gerald St. Hilaire, City of Gardner
• Dr. Sergio Paez, Language Acquisitions Director for the Leominster Public Schools
• Mark Hawke, Community Development and Planning for the City of Gardner
• Jack Wilson, MWCC Student

The event is FREE and open to the public ~ coffee and light refreshments will be provided.

Please contact Ms. Fagan Forhan, Coordinator of Civic Engagement at (978) 630-9595 with any questions.