Saturday, January 21 -- 3:00 p.m. -- Berkeley Bagel Bar.

Join current Dems and members of the Class of 2009 for a get-together and a pizza dinner on Saturday afternoon. This is a great opportunity for freshmen to meet upperclassmen and your fellow Democrats in the Class of 2009. Everyone ('09-'06) is welcome!

Yale-New Haven Internships is a program started by the Yale College Council that will enable Yale students to gain valuable career experience while serving New Haven this semester. There are opportunities in government, law, financial services, architecture, and community development. Apply by January 20, 2006, at http://www.yalestation.org/ynhinternships/

Help the Dems keep in touch with our alumni and be a leader in our fundraising efforts by applying to be the Alumni Coordinator. Everyone is welcome to apply. To receive an application, contact brendan.gants@yale.edu.

UPDATE: The position has been filled. Congratulations to Emily Weisser, CC '09!

Thursday, January 19 -- 9:15 p.m. -- Calhoun Common Room.

We need your help as we gear up for the new legislative session and kick-start our efforts to pass a state Earned Income Tax Credit. If you can't make it to the first meeting but are still interested in participating, e-mail eric.kafka@yale.edu.

Wednesday, January 18 -- 8:00 p.m. -- The Women's Center (198 Elm Street).

The Women's Center Political Action Committee present Cocktails and the Courts, a conversation with Susan Yolen, Vice-President of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood CT. Learn how the next U.S. Supreme Court Justice will affect women's rights, and what YOU can do about it! There will be other refreshments for teetotalers and those under 21. Contact christine.slaughter@yale.edu for more information or to get involved in WCPAC.

Tuesday, January 17 -- Cross Campus.

As the confirmation hearings for Samuel Alito begin, the Dems are organizing to oppose his nomination. Next week, on Tuesday, January 18, we will be tabling on Cross Campus and asking people to call Connecticut Senators Dodd and Lieberman. lf you would like to help out, e-mail jennifer.e.james@yale.edu.

Tuesday, January 17 -- 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Cross Campus.

On Tuesday morning and afternoon, the Dems will be tabling on Cross Campus and asking people to call Connecticut Senators Dodd and Lieberman and to voice their opposition to Alito?s nomination to the Supreme Court. lf you would like to help out, e-mail jennifer.james@yale.edu.

Monday, January 16 -- 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. -- Dwight Hall Common Room.

Want to get involved with the Roosevelt Institution this semester? Curious to see learn about the nation's first student think tank? Come to our info session on Monday the 16th in the Dwight Hall Common Room from 7-8 PM. We'll have presentations from some of our most exciting research, a Q&A session, sign up sheets and refreshments. Please email steven.rosenzweig@yale.edu with any questions. Grads and undergrads welcome.

Monday, January 16 - Tuesday, January 17 -- 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. -- SY TV Room.

Instead of our regular Monday meeting, join the Dems as we watch all 22 episodes of Season 5 of the West Wing! Watch for just a few episodes or stay for the entire season.

The Dan Malloy for Governor Campaign is seeking Congressional District Field Directors for the 2006 election cycle. Responsibilities include building relationships with key Democratic leaders throughout the district, influencing delegate selection and managing delegate persuasion for the May 2006 nominating convention, building grassroots field organization of paid and volunteer staff and overseeing all GOTV efforts within the district for the August primary and November 2006 general election. Positions are available immediately. For more information, go to www.danmalloy.com or contact luke@danmalloy.com.

The Yale College Democrats do not endorse in primaries.