A local group, the Friends to Elect California Conservatives In 2010, have arranged for a mixer and fund raiser for an assortment of local candidates up for election in June. They have a Facebook page where you can RSVP. Search for "Second Annual Kick off Party" and you should find it. Meanwhile here is some info from the FB page:

Kick Off Party 2010 2nd Annual
Candidate Forum
April 18th, 2010

Guests Speakers:
Rick Tubbs,Candidate for 7th Congress District
Daniel Sahagun, Candidate for 16th Congress District
Jeff Taylor, Candidate for 17th Congress District
Doris Gentry, for 7th Assembly District
Allen Barker, Candidate for 28th State Assembly
Kevin Moon, Candidate for Santa Cruz City Council
Linda Ellie Black, Candidate for 27th State Assembly
Ray Wood, Candidate for San Benito County Sheriff
Jerry Muenzer,Candidate for District 4 Supervisor

Food: Finger Food, Soda, Water
Time: 2pm-5pm

Price: 40.00 Dollars Each person
Price: 50.00 Dollars Each Person After April 2010
Price: 80.00 Dollars Couples by March 31
Price: 100.00 Dollars Couples after April 2010
College Students Price: $10.00

Bumper Sticker $1.00 Buttons 1.00