Projo Politics Blog

Calling all those “Obama curious.”

The local volunteer group, GObama RI, plans to host a series of informational happy hour events beginning this week to discuss the Democratic presidential candidate.

“The happy hours will be very casual -- just drop in, have a drink, learn a little about Obama. There’ll be a suggested donation, which goes back to the campaign, but no hassling!” GObama volunteer Jill Harrington told Political Scene. “We want to increase understanding of Sen. Obama and his campaign, raise a little money, and bring together people who want to get involved but might not know how.”

The group primarily consists of young professionals and students, Harrington says. One of GObama RI’s immediate goals will be finding volunteers to work for the campaign in New Hampshire.

The first happy hour is scheduled Thursday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Local 121 on Washington Street in Providence -- yes, that’s the new restaurant owned by state Sen. Joshua Miller, D-Cranston. The second happy hour is set for Thursday, Oct. 11, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Blaze on Thayer.

smackay@projo.com

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