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ASA California Weekly Alert: April 4, 2008
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*Make Sure We Stay On Top of It:* If you wish to have a medical cannabis event, meeting,
federal trial, and/or city or county hearing listed in the ASA CA Weekly Alert, please
send information to Sonnet [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org no later than Thursdays by 3:00pm.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Due to ASA staff attending the Patients Out of Time Conference this week's alert will
feature an abridged Weekly Round Up. A lengthier Weekly Round Up will be sent out next
week.
*
**
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Weekly Round Up
*1. LA City Council Votes to Support SJR 20
*ASA Legal Tip of the Month
*2. Cultivation with Multiple Recommendations: Caregiver v. Collective?
*Chapter and Affiliate Meetings*
3. Tuesday, April 8, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting
4. Wednesday, April 9, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting 5. Saturday, the 12,
Willits: Mendocino County ASA Meeting
6. Monday, April 14, Fresno: Fresno ASA Meeting
7. Tuesday, April 15: ASA Affiliate Compassionate Coalition Meeting
8. Thursday, April 17, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
9. Saturday, April 19, Los Angeles: Los Angeles ASA Meeting
*City and County Hearings*
10. Monday, April 7, Cotati: Planning Commission to Vote on Zoning Clearance for
Dispensary Permit
*
Court Support***
11. Thursday, April 10, Modesto: Preliminary State Hearing for Addison DeMoura
12. Wednesday, April 16, Oakland: Arraignment for Jessica Sanders
*Special Events***
13. Sunday, April 13, Los Angeles: Medical Marijuana Comedy Show ExtravaGANJA
14. Saturday, April 26, Los Angeles: Action for Compassion
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Weekly Round Up california
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*1.* LA City Council Votes to Support SJR 20
**
The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to support state Senator Carole Migden's
Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 20). SJR 20 calls on the President and US Congress to stop
raiding medical cannabis facilities. The LA City Council's 9-1 vote introduced by Council
members Dennis Zine, Janice Hahn, and Bill Rosendahl calls for an end to federal
interference in California's medical marijuana laws. The City Council's vote shows their
commitment to patients' access in the wake of seven simultaneous raids at Los Angeles
area facilities last week. In response to the raids two weeks ago, last week, medical
cannabis activists including the LA ASA Chapter attended a city council meeting and
testified asking for the council to take a stand. This week, activists including ASA's
California Director, Don Duncan, attended the hearing, testifying in favor of SJR 20.
The LA City Council's vote follows recent actions from Mayors from Oakland, Santa Cruz
and West who Hollywood have sent letters to House Judiciary Chair John Conyers (D-MI)
calling for Congressional hearings on the matter. Several other local governments have
joined Los Angeles in condemning federal interference, including San Francisco, Oakland,
and Berkeley. The latest public call to end federal interference comes from the state
legislature, with State Senator Carole Migden's (D-San Francisco) introduction of Senate
Joint Resolution 20 earlier this year. The bill cleared the Senate Health Committee last
Wednesday and will be heard next by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
This is vote sends a message to the state of California and beyond. Los Angeles is the
second largest city in the nation. A statement saying they condemn the federal
government's actions and call for change is a necessary victory in the fight for states'
rights. Los Angeles is City Council is part of a growing statewide trend to oppose
federal intimidation and interference. Congratulations to LA ASA and all of the other
medical cannabis activists who worked hard to move the city council's resolution forward.
Read more about the council's vote as reported in the Daily News.
**
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ASA Legal Tip of the Month patients rights
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*2. Cultivation with Multiple Recommendations: Caregiver v. Collective?*
/Part 1 of 2: The Caregiver Model/
As a medical marijuana patient, unless you have a written exemption from your doctor, you
should try to cultivate and possess less than your local or county guidelines. The
exception to this rule is if you serve as a caregiver for other patients, or,
alternatively, cultivate as part of a collective.
Acting as a caregiver has far more stringent requirements than cultivating in a
collective. While the current requisites for being a primary caregiver are the subject
of a case pending before the California Supreme Court (/People v. Mentch/), it is likely
that the Court will find that a caregiver, in addition to providing medicine, must assist
patients in matters of personal health and well-being, which may include: advising on
strains, helping patients get to health care appointments, shopping for food and personal
care items for home-bound patients, arranging safe housing, helping with rental
applications, assisting with a move, organizing social outings and special events,
gardening, pet care, household chores and other typical, attendant-style care. It is
also helpful to have a signed agreement between the patient and caregiver, (see the
template at http://www.aboutmedicalmarijuana.com/PDF_files/caregive.pdf
). As a caregiver, post
your signed agreement and all recommendations near your plants and medicine. S.B. 420
also states that you may not serve as a caregiver for more than one patient outside your
county.
Note: Many people who think they are caregivers solely by providing medicine likely do
not qualify under California law and may wish to consider forming a collective instead.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter and Affiliate Meetings activist corner *
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*3. Tuesday, April 8, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting
*Join San Francisco ASA meeting on Tuesday the 8th at Bowzer's Pizza! We will discuss
the latest in medical cannabis politics, laws, science and activism including the recent
raids in Los Angeles and important court cases. Also, we will be planning for the 6th
annual Highway 420 party and other exciting upcoming events!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet other patients fighting for their rights to
safe access!
When: Tuesday, Feb. 26th at 7:30pm
Where: Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco
For more info, contact Alex: aaafranco [at] yahoo.com
*
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*4. Wednesday, April 9, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting
*Come to the Orange County ASA to help protect access for patients! Safe access has been
under attack in Orange County and we need your help us fight the war on patients. Please
come out and show your support at our monthly meeting!
When: 7:00pm
Where: Law Offices of WENTWORTH, PAOLI & PURDY, LLP
4631 Teller Avenue, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
For more information contact: OCLawyer [at] aol.com.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*5. Saturday, the 12, Willits: Mendocino County ASA Meeting
*Join Mendocino ASA as we discuss important medical cannabis issues locally, statewide,
and nationally. *
*
When: 2:00pm
Where: The Ping Pong Club at 475 E. Valley Rd. in Willits
For more information, contact Sonnet [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
*
*
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*6. Monday, April 14, Fresno: Fresno ASA Meeting
*Come and join Fresno ASA on Monday the 14th. We will be discussing the medical cannabis
ID Card program and other important state and federal issues.
When: 6:00pm
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library
3071 W Bullard Ave in Fresno
For more information, e-mail: fresnocagal [at] sbcglobal.net*
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*7. Tuesday, April 15: ASA Affiliate Compassionate Coalition Meeting*
Safe access is under attack in Sacramento! The Sacramento Board of Supervisors recently
voted against implementing the state ID card program. Find out what you can do to protect
safe access in Sacramento!
When: Tuesday the 15th at 7:00pm
Where: Crusaders Hall
320 Harris Ave. Suite H in Sacramento
For more info, contact: nathan [at] compassionatecoalition.org
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*8. Thursday, April 17, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
*Please come out and join Humboldt County ASA as we fight to protect safe access in our
community and beyond.
When:6 p.m.
Where: In the community recreation room of the Bayview Courtyard Senior Housing Complex
at 550 Union Street, Arcata.
For more info, contact: asa-humboldt [at] sbcglobal.net
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*9. Saturday, April 19, Los Angeles: Los Angeles ASA Meeting
*
The LA City Council recently voted to support Senator Carole Migden's resolution, SJR 20,
which calls for an end to federal intervention. Find out what this means for you! Come
join us.
When: 1pm
Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire & 3rd St.)
For more info, contact: Don [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
**
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City and County Hearings federal advocacy
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*10. Friday, April 7, Cotati: Planning Commission to Vote on Zoning Clearance for
Dispensary Permit *
On Monday April 7th the Cotati Planning Commission is having a hearing for zoning
clearance for a dispensary permit application. Cotati is in the final stages of approving
the new facility.
Who: All patients, caregivers, supporters, and Cotati community members
What: Hearing for zoning clearance of new medical cannabis dispensary
When: Monday April 7th, 7pm
Where: Cotati City Hall 201 West Sierra Avenue
Cotati, California
For more information contact Sonnet [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
*
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*12. Wednesday, April 16, Oakland: Arraignment for Jessica Sanders*
Please come out and show your support for the former Tainted Inc. employee. On September
26, 2007, the DEA raided five locations in Oakland and San Leandro, allegedly
confiscating hundreds of edibles and 460 plants, and arresting Jessica Sanders (30) along
with Michael Anderson (42), and Diallo McLinn (35). Tainted Edibles were available for
patients as an alternative to smoking at dispensing collectives across the state. For
those who do not know the story, Jessica was Tainted's order clerk. She is being charged
with a felony for her use of a telephone conspiracy charge relating her taking an order
for Compassion Medicinal Edibles. Sanders had an arraignment hearing this week and
another date was set. Please come out and show your support!
When: April 16 at @ 2:30 p.m.
Where: Before Judge Wilken 1301 Clay St. in Oakland (Federal Buildings)
For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess
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Court Support patients rights
------------------------------------------------------------------------
/Thank you to Vanessa Nelson for helping ASA stay on top of upcoming court dates!/
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*11. Thursday, April 10, Modesto: Preliminary State Hearing for Addison DeMoura
*A multi-agency task force raided Oakdale Natural Choice Collective, a Stanislaus County
dispensing collective and arrested patient-owner Addison DeMoura. DeMoura is being
charged with conspiracy, possession with the intent to sell, and transportation in state
court. Please come out to Addison's hearing to show the judge that he is part of our
community and we stand behind him and please join us for a rally in front of the
courthouse at Noon. Please come show your support!
When: Thursday the 10th at 8:30am
Where: Before Judge Ashley, Modesto Court House at 800 11th Street in department 6 with
Judge Ashley.
Read more about DeMoura in Vanessa Nelson's article:
http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/191/111/
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Special Events closer look****
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*****1**2. Sunday, April 13, Los Angeles: Medical Marijuana Comedy Show ExtravaGANJA *
Medical Marijuana Comedy Show ExtravaGANJA !!
GreenTherapy's aim is to raise awareness of the benefits of medical marijuana and to help
bring patients some relief by giving them a laugh or two through comedy show
ExtravaGANJA's. Sunday, April 13, 2008. This show will feature the comedic talents of:
Freddy Lockhart, Ngaio, Darwin Hines, Tere Joyce, Tasty Jeff (Jeff Richards of SNL fame)
and more! There is also rumor of an appearance by Russell Peters himself. Check these
comics out at http://www.Myspace.com/
Special guests include Jack Herer, author of 'The Emperor Wears No Clothes' and Richard
Eastman. They will be talking about the Hemp and Health Initiative and L.A. County
Medical Marijuana Exposition & Patients' Festival. Be sure to stop by the ASA table at
the event and sign the /Support Research /petition and pick up our latest literature!
When: April 13, 2008. Show time is 8:30 pm. Doors open at 8:00 pm.
Where: Main Room at the world famous Comedy Store in Hollywood
8433 Sunset Blvd., 90069
Other Info: This is a 21+ event with a 2 drink minimum.
Tickets are only $20 w/ a $5 discount for members of compassion clubs, MPP.org &
AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
For more information, check out HowardDover.com
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*13. Saturday, April 26, Los Angeles: Action for Compassion*
You are all invited to join us on Saturday, April 26, for a peaceful protest to support
medical cannabis patients and oppose DEA interference and intimidation in California.
Patients and advocates will gather in front of the federal building at 2:00 PM to make
our voices heard. This will be a great media and community building opportunity, so make
plans to attend and bring some friends. There are already plans for symbolic protests,
great props, and even a juggler or two. This will be a unique and uplifting event you
will not want to miss. You can get all the details at http://www.ASAaction.org You should
also plan to attend the training and planning meeting the Saturday before - April 19. Get
the details for both events (and more) at http://www.ASAaction.org
What: Action for Compassion
When: 2 PM * Saturday, April 26
Where: West LA Federal Building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd.
You can help promote the event by downloading the flyer at http://www.ASAaction.org and
passing it out anywhere you go!
For more information, contact Don [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
--
Sonnet Seeborg Gabbard
Field Coordinator
Americans for Safe Access
AmericansForSafeAccess.org
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of
patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and
legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.
Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org
Headquarters
1322 Webster St Suite 402
Oakland, CA 94612
P: 510-251-1856 ext. 321 F: 510-251-2036
ASA California Weekly Alert: April 4, 2008
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Make Sure We Stay On Top of It:* If you wish to have a medical cannabis event, meeting,
federal trial, and/or city or county hearing listed in the ASA CA Weekly Alert, please
send information to Sonnet [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org no later than Thursdays by 3:00pm.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Due to ASA staff attending the Patients Out of Time Conference this week's alert will
feature an abridged Weekly Round Up. A lengthier Weekly Round Up will be sent out next
week.
*
**
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*Weekly Round Up
*1. LA City Council Votes to Support SJR 20
*ASA Legal Tip of the Month
*2. Cultivation with Multiple Recommendations: Caregiver v. Collective?
*Chapter and Affiliate Meetings*
3. Tuesday, April 8, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting
4. Wednesday, April 9, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting 5. Saturday, the 12,
Willits: Mendocino County ASA Meeting
6. Monday, April 14, Fresno: Fresno ASA Meeting
7. Tuesday, April 15: ASA Affiliate Compassionate Coalition Meeting
8. Thursday, April 17, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
9. Saturday, April 19, Los Angeles: Los Angeles ASA Meeting
*City and County Hearings*
10. Monday, April 7, Cotati: Planning Commission to Vote on Zoning Clearance for
Dispensary Permit
*
Court Support***
11. Thursday, April 10, Modesto: Preliminary State Hearing for Addison DeMoura
12. Wednesday, April 16, Oakland: Arraignment for Jessica Sanders
*Special Events***
13. Sunday, April 13, Los Angeles: Medical Marijuana Comedy Show ExtravaGANJA
14. Saturday, April 26, Los Angeles: Action for Compassion
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weekly Round Up california
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*1.* LA City Council Votes to Support SJR 20
**
The Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to support state Senator Carole Migden's
Senate Joint Resolution (SJR 20). SJR 20 calls on the President and US Congress to stop
raiding medical cannabis facilities. The LA City Council's 9-1 vote introduced by Council
members Dennis Zine, Janice Hahn, and Bill Rosendahl calls for an end to federal
interference in California's medical marijuana laws. The City Council's vote shows their
commitment to patients' access in the wake of seven simultaneous raids at Los Angeles
area facilities last week. In response to the raids two weeks ago, last week, medical
cannabis activists including the LA ASA Chapter attended a city council meeting and
testified asking for the council to take a stand. This week, activists including ASA's
California Director, Don Duncan, attended the hearing, testifying in favor of SJR 20.
The LA City Council's vote follows recent actions from Mayors from Oakland, Santa Cruz
and West who Hollywood have sent letters to House Judiciary Chair John Conyers (D-MI)
calling for Congressional hearings on the matter. Several other local governments have
joined Los Angeles in condemning federal interference, including San Francisco, Oakland,
and Berkeley. The latest public call to end federal interference comes from the state
legislature, with State Senator Carole Migden's (D-San Francisco) introduction of Senate
Joint Resolution 20 earlier this year. The bill cleared the Senate Health Committee last
Wednesday and will be heard next by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
This is vote sends a message to the state of California and beyond. Los Angeles is the
second largest city in the nation. A statement saying they condemn the federal
government's actions and call for change is a necessary victory in the fight for states'
rights. Los Angeles is City Council is part of a growing statewide trend to oppose
federal intimidation and interference. Congratulations to LA ASA and all of the other
medical cannabis activists who worked hard to move the city council's resolution forward.
Read more about the council's vote as reported in the Daily News.
**
------------------------------------------------------------------------
ASA Legal Tip of the Month patients rights
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*2. Cultivation with Multiple Recommendations: Caregiver v. Collective?*
/Part 1 of 2: The Caregiver Model/
As a medical marijuana patient, unless you have a written exemption from your doctor, you
should try to cultivate and possess less than your local or county guidelines. The
exception to this rule is if you serve as a caregiver for other patients, or,
alternatively, cultivate as part of a collective.
Acting as a caregiver has far more stringent requirements than cultivating in a
collective. While the current requisites for being a primary caregiver are the subject
of a case pending before the California Supreme Court (/People v. Mentch/), it is likely
that the Court will find that a caregiver, in addition to providing medicine, must assist
patients in matters of personal health and well-being, which may include: advising on
strains, helping patients get to health care appointments, shopping for food and personal
care items for home-bound patients, arranging safe housing, helping with rental
applications, assisting with a move, organizing social outings and special events,
gardening, pet care, household chores and other typical, attendant-style care. It is
also helpful to have a signed agreement between the patient and caregiver, (see the
template at http://www.aboutmedicalmarijuana.com/PDF_files/caregive.pdf
). As a caregiver, post
your signed agreement and all recommendations near your plants and medicine. S.B. 420
also states that you may not serve as a caregiver for more than one patient outside your
county.
Note: Many people who think they are caregivers solely by providing medicine likely do
not qualify under California law and may wish to consider forming a collective instead.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter and Affiliate Meetings activist corner *
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*3. Tuesday, April 8, San Francisco: San Francisco ASA Meeting
*Join San Francisco ASA meeting on Tuesday the 8th at Bowzer's Pizza! We will discuss
the latest in medical cannabis politics, laws, science and activism including the recent
raids in Los Angeles and important court cases. Also, we will be planning for the 6th
annual Highway 420 party and other exciting upcoming events!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet other patients fighting for their rights to
safe access!
When: Tuesday, Feb. 26th at 7:30pm
Where: Bowzer's Pizza, 371 11th St in San Francisco
For more info, contact Alex: aaafranco [at] yahoo.com
*
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*4. Wednesday, April 9, Newport Beach: Orange County ASA Meeting
*Come to the Orange County ASA to help protect access for patients! Safe access has been
under attack in Orange County and we need your help us fight the war on patients. Please
come out and show your support at our monthly meeting!
When: 7:00pm
Where: Law Offices of WENTWORTH, PAOLI & PURDY, LLP
4631 Teller Avenue, Suite 100
Newport Beach, CA 92660
For more information contact: OCLawyer [at] aol.com.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*5. Saturday, the 12, Willits: Mendocino County ASA Meeting
*Join Mendocino ASA as we discuss important medical cannabis issues locally, statewide,
and nationally. *
*
When: 2:00pm
Where: The Ping Pong Club at 475 E. Valley Rd. in Willits
For more information, contact Sonnet [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
*
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*6. Monday, April 14, Fresno: Fresno ASA Meeting
*Come and join Fresno ASA on Monday the 14th. We will be discussing the medical cannabis
ID Card program and other important state and federal issues.
When: 6:00pm
Where: Fig Garden Regional Library
3071 W Bullard Ave in Fresno
For more information, e-mail: fresnocagal [at] sbcglobal.net*
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*7. Tuesday, April 15: ASA Affiliate Compassionate Coalition Meeting*
Safe access is under attack in Sacramento! The Sacramento Board of Supervisors recently
voted against implementing the state ID card program. Find out what you can do to protect
safe access in Sacramento!
When: Tuesday the 15th at 7:00pm
Where: Crusaders Hall
320 Harris Ave. Suite H in Sacramento
For more info, contact: nathan [at] compassionatecoalition.org
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*8. Thursday, April 17, Arcata: Humboldt County ASA Meeting
*Please come out and join Humboldt County ASA as we fight to protect safe access in our
community and beyond.
When:6 p.m.
Where: In the community recreation room of the Bayview Courtyard Senior Housing Complex
at 550 Union Street, Arcata.
For more info, contact: asa-humboldt [at] sbcglobal.net
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*9. Saturday, April 19, Los Angeles: Los Angeles ASA Meeting
*
The LA City Council recently voted to support Senator Carole Migden's resolution, SJR 20,
which calls for an end to federal intervention. Find out what this means for you! Come
join us.
When: 1pm
Where: Patient ID Center, 470 S. San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Cross street is Drexel, between Wilshire & 3rd St.)
For more info, contact: Don [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
**
------------------------------------------------------------------------
City and County Hearings federal advocacy
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*10. Friday, April 7, Cotati: Planning Commission to Vote on Zoning Clearance for
Dispensary Permit *
On Monday April 7th the Cotati Planning Commission is having a hearing for zoning
clearance for a dispensary permit application. Cotati is in the final stages of approving
the new facility.
Who: All patients, caregivers, supporters, and Cotati community members
What: Hearing for zoning clearance of new medical cannabis dispensary
When: Monday April 7th, 7pm
Where: Cotati City Hall 201 West Sierra Avenue
Cotati, California
For more information contact Sonnet [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
*
*
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*12. Wednesday, April 16, Oakland: Arraignment for Jessica Sanders*
Please come out and show your support for the former Tainted Inc. employee. On September
26, 2007, the DEA raided five locations in Oakland and San Leandro, allegedly
confiscating hundreds of edibles and 460 plants, and arresting Jessica Sanders (30) along
with Michael Anderson (42), and Diallo McLinn (35). Tainted Edibles were available for
patients as an alternative to smoking at dispensing collectives across the state. For
those who do not know the story, Jessica was Tainted's order clerk. She is being charged
with a felony for her use of a telephone conspiracy charge relating her taking an order
for Compassion Medicinal Edibles. Sanders had an arraignment hearing this week and
another date was set. Please come out and show your support!
When: April 16 at @ 2:30 p.m.
Where: Before Judge Wilken 1301 Clay St. in Oakland (Federal Buildings)
For more information, contact Sonnet@AmericansforSafeAccess
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Court Support patients rights
------------------------------------------------------------------------
/Thank you to Vanessa Nelson for helping ASA stay on top of upcoming court dates!/
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*11. Thursday, April 10, Modesto: Preliminary State Hearing for Addison DeMoura
*A multi-agency task force raided Oakdale Natural Choice Collective, a Stanislaus County
dispensing collective and arrested patient-owner Addison DeMoura. DeMoura is being
charged with conspiracy, possession with the intent to sell, and transportation in state
court. Please come out to Addison's hearing to show the judge that he is part of our
community and we stand behind him and please join us for a rally in front of the
courthouse at Noon. Please come show your support!
When: Thursday the 10th at 8:30am
Where: Before Judge Ashley, Modesto Court House at 800 11th Street in department 6 with
Judge Ashley.
Read more about DeMoura in Vanessa Nelson's article:
http://www.medicalmarijuanaofamerica.com/content/view/191/111/
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Special Events closer look****
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*****1**2. Sunday, April 13, Los Angeles: Medical Marijuana Comedy Show ExtravaGANJA *
Medical Marijuana Comedy Show ExtravaGANJA !!
GreenTherapy's aim is to raise awareness of the benefits of medical marijuana and to help
bring patients some relief by giving them a laugh or two through comedy show
ExtravaGANJA's. Sunday, April 13, 2008. This show will feature the comedic talents of:
Freddy Lockhart, Ngaio, Darwin Hines, Tere Joyce, Tasty Jeff (Jeff Richards of SNL fame)
and more! There is also rumor of an appearance by Russell Peters himself. Check these
comics out at http://www.Myspace.com/
Special guests include Jack Herer, author of 'The Emperor Wears No Clothes' and Richard
Eastman. They will be talking about the Hemp and Health Initiative and L.A. County
Medical Marijuana Exposition & Patients' Festival. Be sure to stop by the ASA table at
the event and sign the /Support Research /petition and pick up our latest literature!
When: April 13, 2008. Show time is 8:30 pm. Doors open at 8:00 pm.
Where: Main Room at the world famous Comedy Store in Hollywood
8433 Sunset Blvd., 90069
Other Info: This is a 21+ event with a 2 drink minimum.
Tickets are only $20 w/ a $5 discount for members of compassion clubs, MPP.org &
AmericansforSafeAccess.org.
For more information, check out HowardDover.com
------------------------------------------------------------------------
*13. Saturday, April 26, Los Angeles: Action for Compassion*
You are all invited to join us on Saturday, April 26, for a peaceful protest to support
medical cannabis patients and oppose DEA interference and intimidation in California.
Patients and advocates will gather in front of the federal building at 2:00 PM to make
our voices heard. This will be a great media and community building opportunity, so make
plans to attend and bring some friends. There are already plans for symbolic protests,
great props, and even a juggler or two. This will be a unique and uplifting event you
will not want to miss. You can get all the details at http://www.ASAaction.org You should
also plan to attend the training and planning meeting the Saturday before - April 19. Get
the details for both events (and more) at http://www.ASAaction.org
What: Action for Compassion
When: 2 PM * Saturday, April 26
Where: West LA Federal Building, 11000 Wilshire Blvd.
You can help promote the event by downloading the flyer at http://www.ASAaction.org and
passing it out anywhere you go!
For more information, contact Don [at] AmericansforSafeAccess.org
--
Sonnet Seeborg Gabbard
Field Coordinator
Americans for Safe Access
AmericansForSafeAccess.org
Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is the largest national member-based organization of
patients, medical professionals, scientists and concerned citizens promoting safe and
legal access to cannabis for therapeutic use and research.
Join us today... AmericansforSafeAccess.org
Headquarters
1322 Webster St Suite 402
Oakland, CA 94612
P: 510-251-1856 ext. 321 F: 510-251-2036
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