January 5 (Saturday): 7:00 pm. Baltimore LP meeting and raffle drawing. All cordially invited to Lorenzo and Susan Gaztanaga's home in Cedonia. We will hold the raffle drawing and conduct any other business that we think will further the cause of liberty in our area of metro Baltimore. We'll provide some light snacks (chips, etc.) - bring whatever you would like to drink. Contact: .

January 14 (Monday): Deadline for submissions for the February issue of the Free? State Libertarian.

January 14 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

January 16 (Wednesday): 7:00 pm. MdLP Executive Board meeting via teleconference. Contact  to attend.

January 21 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

January 25 (Friday): 7:00 pm. Cecil County Libertarians.

January 28 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

February 4 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

February 11 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

February 14 (Thursday): Frederick Douglass and Terry Atwood memorial day (MdLP Central Committee resolution 2/20/99).

WHEREAS Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) was a champion of the liberty of all people throughout his life;
WHEREAS the life and person of Frederick Douglass provide to all of us an excellent practical, political, and moral example of libertarian thought in action;
WHEREAS Frederick Douglass was born, raised, enslaved, and ultimately liberated in the Free State of Maryland;
WHEREAS Terry Atwood, long-time Secretary of the Libertarian Party of Maryland and our friend and fellow fighter for liberty recently departed, likewise fought for freedom in the Free State;
WHEREAS the life and person of Terry Atwood likewise provide to all of us an excellent practical, political, and moral example of libertarian thought in action;
WHEREAS the Libertarian Party of Maryland is committed to the liberation of all Marylanders and all people from force, oppression, and enslavement;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this Party dedicate permanently the 14th Day of February every year to the memory of two Marylanders who fought for freedom against harsh odds: Frederick Douglass and Terry Atwood.
AND BE IT RESOLVED that this Party dedicate all business and other activities of February 20, 1999, to the memory of Frederick Douglass and Terry Atwood.

February 18 (Monday): 7:00 pm. MdLP Executive Board meeting in Owings Mills. Contact  to attend.

February 18 (Monday): 8:00 pm. Program Committee meeting in Owings Mills. Contact  to attend.

February 18 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

February 22 (Friday): 7:00 pm. Cecil County Libertarians.

February 25 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

March 1 (Saturday): MdLP annual convention. Location: Squire's Italian Restaurant, 6723 Holabird Avenue, Dundalk, MD 21222. Click for more information. Contact: .

March 3 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

March 10 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

March 14-16 (Friday-Sunday): LPPA / NJLP / WVLP Annual Convention in Malvern, PA.

March 17 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

March 23 (Sunday): 3:00 pm. Montgomery County LP Central Committee meeting in Takoma Park. Agenda: elect officers for the county party so that we can resume activity under the Maryland Election laws. All interested Montgomery County Libertarians are encouraged to attend, though you must be a current member of the Maryland Libertarian Party in order to vote for officers or to be elected to the Executive Board. Contact: .

March 24 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

March 28 (Friday): 7:00 pm. Cecil County Libertarians.

March 31 (Monday): 7:30 pm. MdLP Executive Board meeting via teleconference. Contact   to attend.

March 31 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

April 7 (Monday): Maryland medical marijuana meeting in Annapolis. WHAT: Meeting of patients, activists, and supportive legislators; WHEN: beginning at noon; WHERE: Offices of Alexander and Cleaver, 54 State Circle, Annapolis, MD; If you're able to attend, please R.S.V.P. to Zane Hurst by e-mailing Zane@mpp.org or calling (202) 462-5747, ext. 119.; The Drug Policy Alliance and Americans for Safe Access have organized this event. The day will begin at noon at the lobbying offices of Alexander and Cleaver, where everyone will have lunch at the annual Sine Die cookout. Then, the group will walk to the visitor center to take a tour of the Statehouse and legislative office buildings. You will need picture identification to enter the buildings. At 3:00 p.m., there will be a meet and greet with supportive legislators. If you are interested in attending, please contact Zane Hurst by e-mailing Zane@mpp.org or calling (202) 462-5747, ext. 119. It's important that we know who is going to attend on Monday, so we can plan accordingly. If you can't make it at noon, but can come later in the day, we'd still like to see you and you'll be able to meet up with the group. Please just let us know that when you R.S.V.P. Because we'll be meeting with legislators, it is important that everyone dress professionally and at least wear business casual clothes. Please don't wear clothing with pictures of marijuana plants or leaves. Also, everyone will be given a button to wear so they'll know why we're there. If you have any questions, please e-mail Zane@mpp.org.

April 7 (Monday): 7:45 pm. Gallery Gang.

April 9 (Wednesday): 1:15 pm. Holiday Park Think Tank Reading and Discussion, hosted by Gerald Schneider. Steven Horwitz' essay Capitalism and the Family. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 2950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906 (301-468-4448).

April 14 (Monday): 7:30 pm. Ron Paul at Goucher.

April 15 (Tuesday): Tax Day protests.

April 19 (Saturday): 10:00 am. The Libertarian Club of Baltimore has adopted a 3/4 mile section of Charles Street just south of the Beltway under the MD State Adopt-A-Highway Program. This is an LP publicity / Public Relations project of the Baltimore Area (and some very welcome other) Libertarians. We meet at the Ruxton School on Charles Street (right side going south, about 3/4 mile south of I-695). For anyone who needs community service hours, time spent on this project will count toward that requirement. If you are planning on helping out, please contact .

April 25 (Friday): 5:00 pm. Cecil County Libertarians.

April 25 (Friday): 7:00 pm. Ron Smith Fans April Meeting, Hunt Valley Towne Centre.

May 1 (Thursday): 1:00-4:10 pm. Movies with Messages, hosted by Gerald Schneider. The 1961 film Judgment at Nuremberg about the Holocaust. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 2950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD 20906 (301-468-4448).

May 3/4 (Saturday-Sunday): Towsontown Spring Festival. Saturday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Setup is 1-2 hours before opening. We need help to cover all hours. Vehicles must be off the grounds by 8 am on Saturday and 10 am on Sunday. Close down on both days at 7:00 pm, but we won't be able to get vehicles in to load up until 7:30 or 8:00 pm. If you can help any time on either day please let me know. Our booth location is 353 on the south side of Chesapeake Ave about 1/2 block west of York Road. For anyone who needs community service hours, time spent on this project will count toward that requirement. Parking garages closest to our booth: (1) From the beltway Exit 26 (Towson South-York Rd), south on York Rd, right on Pennsylvania Ave, left at first street; (2) South on York Rd, just past Chesapeake Ave, left into library Parking; (3) South on York Rd, right on Bosley Ave (Towson By-Pass) left on Susquehanna Ave, Two lots, one at Baltimore Ave, and one at Washington Ave. Parking fee is $4.00 for entire day. If you need to use mapquest, the address you should use is 400 Washington Ave, Towson, MD 21204. On the fair days I will have my cell phone on if you need help finding us. Contact: .

May 5 (Monday): 7:30 pm. MdLP Executive Board meeting via teleconference. Contact   to attend.

May 19 (Monday): 7:00 pm. MdLP Central Committee meeting in Owings Mills. Agenda: Nomination of Gary W. Hoover, Sr. for U.S. Congress, 6th district. RSVP to  to attend.

May 22-26 (Thursday-Monday): National LP Convention, Denver.

May 23 (Friday): 7:00 pm. Cecil County Libertarians.

June 2 (Monday): 7:00 pm. MdLP Executive Board meeting in Owings Mills. Contact  to attend.

June 22 (Sunday): Baltimore Pride Festival. Druid Hill Park. Contact: .

June 27 (Friday): 7:00 pm. Cecil County Libertarians.

July 4 (Friday): 74^th Dundalk Heritage 4th of July Parade. Line up 7:15 am in the Logan Village Shopping Center on Dundalk Ave. The Libertarians will be meeting at the South end of the parking lot just past the last store. We all need to park away from the street side of the parking lot as that section is used to line up the parade. Step off will depend on where they put us in the parade. Our designated location is "White-1-3". If they follow the system from previous years that puts us in the first part of the middle group. They line up Red, White, and Blue. Expect to be done by 10:30 or 11:00. The theme this year is "Freedom is Beautiful". We are looking for ideas that will play on that theme. This year we will have an historic car in our section as we have a volunteer to drive his 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner. Directions: From the south - come over the Key bridge and use the first exit immediately after crossing the bridge. Left at the "T" and follow around to Dundalk Ave exit. Right on Dundalk Ave. Go all the way to the end of the parking lot before you try to turn in. The later you show up, the harder it's going to be to fight the traffic. This parade draws a CROWD! From the north - I-695 to Eastern Ave (toward the city) to Dundalk Ave (left turn) to Logan Village Shopping Center. Please let me know if you are planning to be there. Contact: .

July 19 (Saturday): 11:00 am -7:00 pm. Chesapeake Pride Festival. Rain or shine at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds, 1450 General's Highway (Route 178) Crownsville, MD. I-97 to exit 5, bear right (southwest) onto SR-178, 1.6 mi to fairgrounds. The location of the booth will not be determined until the day of the fair. After you park call my cell for directions. Contact: .