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Join us at Vine & Plate in Crystal Lake

Join us at Vine & Plate on Wednesday, March 8, at 7:00 p.m. to eat, drink, socialize, and meet some like-minded people. If you are ready to get out and mingle with your progressive friends again, this is your chance. Ask for the Drinking Liberally group at the door, or look for our Drinking Liberally table sign. Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP if you plan on attending.

On this day in history

• On March 8, 1965, U.S. Marines landed at Da Nang, Vietnam. The USS Henrico, Union, and Vancouver, carrying the 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade under Brig. Gen. Frederick J. Karch, took up stations 4,000 yards off Red Beach Two, north of Da Nang.

  First ashore was the Battalion Landing Team 3/9, which arrived on the beach at 8:15 a.m. Wearing full battle gear and carrying M-14s, the Marines were met by sightseers, South Vietnamese officers, Vietnamese girls with leis, and four American soldiers with a large sign stating: “Welcome, Gallant Marines.” Gen. William Westmoreland, senior U.S. military commander in Saigon, was reportedly “appalled” at the spectacle because he had hoped that the Marines could land without any fanfare. Within two hours, Battalion Landing Team 1/3 began landing at Da Nang air base.

• On March 8, 1993, the Music Television Network (MTV) aired the first episode of the animated series Beavis and Butt-Head, which went on to become the network’s highest-rated series up to that point. 

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, but we do encourage your attendance if you are looking for a fun and relaxed way to get involved. Learn more about Drinking Liberally and Living Liberally at www.livingliberally.org/drinking