Daily 5: Chamber Mixings, Democrat Doings, How Fresh Can You Get? and More

Every once in a while, I can't resist a joke that usually calls forth only a groan. Sometime I'm told I belong in a punitentiary. These three fit not only that category, but also are timely. To riddles most fowl, a feather-brained apology.

•  What did the turkey say to the man who tried to shoot it?

Liberty, Equality and Bad Aim for All.

• What did the turkey with a dramatic bent of mind say to his feathered friend?

To be or not to be roasted, that is the question.

• What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? 

 Plymouth Rock.

1. Treat yourself to an after work break this evening at the 's (705-1202) mixer from 4:30-7. Hosting the event will be , opposite Fatapple's. This is a great chance to meet old Chamber friends, make new friends, network, partake of refreshments and maybe win a raffle prize. Don't miss out!
2. , a writer on the progressive blog "Calitics" and a ranking expert on California state politics, will speak tonight from 6:30-9 at the . Leubitz, also the regional director of the California Democratic Party, Region 4, will discuss "The Midyear Election--What Happened and Why." This free event may well provide answers to many of your questions about the ins and outs of our state's Democratic political machine. More information at .
3. Wondering where to buy what for your Thanksgiving feast? Go no farther than the and you'll probably be able to find most of what you want -- this is one-stop shopping at its best from 9am-1pm. You can find fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, condiments, bread, crafts and more, all the while listening to lovely live, local musicians. The prices are great, the produce as fresh as its gets and the ambience is centuries old -- that of shopping in a street market or bazaar. Have fun!
4. Long ago and far away in a land often buried in snow,  I lived for the days when snow or holidays closed the schools. This week, the Thanksgiving holiday is driving the early closings and days off Thursday and Friday. All the students attending West Contra Costa Unified School District schools will attend only a half day Wednesday. Enjoy your school days on and off while they last; companies aren't nearly as generous with vacation time.
5.  Now I'm going to kvell  about Patch's exciting new Q&A feature, This feature has its own tab on our home page, which tells you right away that we consider the Q&A  an important way to make it very easy to hear from you. You can ask a question, something you've always wondered about, say, "How many teenage bands are playing now in town," or, "How does it feel to be a City Council member and have to be familiar with so many facts and figures," or "When will the town build a new library?' The Q&A is a type of Dear Abby, because although it is not intended to answer problems with your spouses or in-laws, we want it to answer your questions about where you live, and how things work, or why they don't. The Q&A is there to strengthen your relationship with your hometown. Use this tool! We look forward to hearing from you.