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Drinking Liberally

Join us at 815 Chop House

Join us at the 815 Chop House on Wednesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. to eat, drink, socialize, and make new friends with like-minded people. Last month we had a great turnout despite the bad weather. If you haven't had a chance to attend recently (or ever) this could be your chance to share some holiday cheer with us. We'll gather in the bar, and will keep the conversation going until at least 9:00 p.m. Ask for the Drinking Liberally group at the door, or look for our Drinking Liberally table sign.

On this day in history

• On this day in 1941, Adolf Hitler declared war on the United States, bringing America into the European conflict. Bad move, Adolph.
• On this day in 1978 half a dozen masked robbers raided the Lufthansa Airlines cargo building at JFK Airport in New York, making off with more than $5 million in cash ($21 million in today's dollars) and almost $1 million in jewelry. To this day, the Lufthansa heist, as it is known, is considered one of the greatest in U.S. history.

Drinking Liberally is an informal, inclusive progressive social group. Raise your spirits with us while you raise your glass. Share ideas with friends new and old. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics or any other topic that comes to mind. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club — just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics. Don't worry if you don't drink alcohol. Many of our members prefer soft drinks.

Drinking Liberally is a nationally chartered non-profit. It is not affiliated with the Democratic Party. Learn more about Drinking Liberally and Living Liberally at www.livingliberally.org/drinking