What’s happening at the First Coast Tea Party this coming week?  A lot!

One thing is certain, we are not letting “grass grow” under our “grassroots feet!”

Join us and bring your friends ---

Monday, Aug. 15^th

• 11:00 AM – Watch an online presentation by Heritage about EMP’s and their threat to our security.  Heritage is a DC Partner with the First Coast Tea Party and their expertise keeps us informed and in the know.  -- http://www.fctpcommunity.org/profiles/blogs/a-serious-message-from-...

• 6:00 PM – Join us for the first meeting of the new San Marco/San Jose Community Group.  Even if you do not live in that area, join us and get involved. -- http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/san-jose-san-marco-community-group

Tuesday, Aug. 16^th

• 6:00 PM – Attend the Small Business Owners Meeting and hear about the Poll Project & dinner is included for a small donation of $10. http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/small-business-owners-meeting-3
• 6:30 PM – If you live on the Westside of Jacksonville, your community group meets this evening.  The Westside is the Best Side, right?  -- http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/westside-community-meeting-4
• 6:30 PM – Clay County is a big part of the First Coast Tea Party and at this month’s meeting you’ll hear about the Separation of Church and State.  http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/clay-county-community-meetin-1

Wednesday, Aug. 17^th

• 6:30 PM – This group knows how to throw a tea party!  Join the Beaches Community Group at Angie’s Subs where the owner entertains with mouth-watering subs and other special treats and sweet tea is Free!  http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/beaches-community-meeting-5

Thursday, Aug. 18^th

• 6:00PM – Mandarin/Julington Creek Community Group has secured the famous - Dr. Jerry Merkel for their speaker.  He will be speaking on the topic of the Federal Reserve.  The Fed has some explaining to do about our economic mess and Dr. Merkel will give you the scoop.  http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/mandarin-julington-creek-2
• 8:30AM - 4:30PM – Let’s not forget to keep our eyes on the happenings of the City of Jacksonville City Council.  They are holding a budget meeting on this day and the information coming out of these meetings will curl your toes.  Come for some or all of the day.  http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/20112012-finance-budget-1

Friday, Aug. 19^th

• 6:30PM – We are privileged to work together in this movement with Bear Witness, a Cuban-American group of Patriots.  They have been witnesses to the devastation of communism on a formerly robust country – Cuba.  They are hosting a special event this evening and we hope you will make plans to attend.  http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/bear-witness-conference-save-th...

Saturday, Aug. 20^th

• 10:00AM – This group will make you proud.  Oathkeepers meet every month at the Harley Davidson store on Baymeadows.  They are our Patriot Warriors and will protect and defend the Constitution – so help them God.  http://www.fctpcommunity.org/events/monthly-meeting-of-jacksonville...

Sunday, Aug. 21^st

• 5:30PM – Let’s finish off the week and watch a movie together.  The Agenda: Grinding America Down will be shown and popcorn, drinks and Junior Mints will be on hand!  Please bring your friends who may not come to a tea party event but will go to a movie with you.  This movie will rock their world and will empower you and them to Stand Up!   For more information about the movie, go to http://www.fctpcommunity.org/ and watch the trailer and purchase the tickets at the bottom of the screen.  Or purchase them here right now:  Grinding America Down Tickets

Mark your calendars now for Saturday, September 10^TH – The Tea Party Express bus will roll into town and we’ll be hosting their stop along with food, fun, music and bouncy houses!  We will start around 4:30 in the afternoon and we’ll let you know the location this week.   We do not know yet, but, Presidential candidates have been invited and one or two or more may be on the bus when they arrive.  We’ll keep you posted.

And one last event – We are always in need of adding money to our bank account to pay the bills and keep the doors open.  Would you help us by donating today or bringing a donation with you to one of the events this week.  We are not making money off of you and we are careful with how we spend your donations.  In fact, we are so good at making a little go a long way – we should run the government!  To donate today, please go to:  Donate Now or drop a check in the mail to:  First Coast Tea Party, 11437 Central Parkway, Suite 107, Jacksonville, FL 32244.

Notice:  If you are trying to get your friends to our site or to a meeting and they just don’t want to join, please send them to our public site:  www.firstcoastteaparty.org.  Lynne keeps that site active for those who are checking us out.  You’ll love her remarks to news of the day.  Send your friends there and maybe one day they will awaken too and will join this movement with you.  Just keep telling them the truth.

No reason to be bored this week – we have a lot going on and if you make the rounds, let us know what you loved the most!