Vote '08: Obama Speech Watch Parties


Eugene:
McDonald Theater - 6:00 p.m.
1010 Willamette Street
 

Springfield:
Democratic Party of Lane County - 6:00 p.m.
826 A Street
 
Corvallis:
Barack Obama's Campaign for Change - 5:00 p.m.
223 NW 2nd Street
 

Roseburg:
Chi's Chinese Restaurant - 5:00 p.m.
528 SE Stephens
 

Creswell:
Creswell Community Center - 6:30 p.m.
1st & B Street

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