Get ready: March madness in April!
 
There's a serious buzz here in DC as we prepare for the fast approaching March for Women's Lives on Sunday, April 25. With so much going on, we want to make sure you're all in the know. This message will give you info about getting to and staying in DC -- and other cool March updates, too. So if you've already signed up, or if you're still deciding whether or not you should come, this should make it easier for you to be here.

And as an added bonus -- Register for the March today and you can reserve your free NARAL Pro-Choice America sign!

The March for Women's Lives will take place Sunday, April 25, 2004.

• Assembly is at 10:00 am on the National Mall between 3rd and 14th Streets. There will be a morning program of speakers and entertainment.
• The March will begin at noon.
• After the March, there will be another rally with speakers and performers, ending around 5:00 pm.

When you arrive at the Mall, you can march with NARAL Pro-Choice America or activists from your state. Volunteers will also be around to answer questions and direct you to the right place on the Mall. Childcare will be available, and there will also be accommodations for people with special needs.
 

TIP: If you live in a state with a NARAL Pro-Choice America affiliate office, contact them immediately!  They'll get you info on state specific activities and plans.

If there is no affiliate in your state, here are some tips and suggestions for planning your road trip:

• Get your car tuned up and ready for the road.
• Consider renting a car. You can often find cars for $30 a day or less, so this is a great travel option.
• Print out maps for your road trip at http://www.mapquest.com
• Get our carpool kit online -- click here.
• Check out a list of places to park.
• Take a train or bus, and get dropped off at Union Station.
• Book your flight. Washington, DC is accessible from 3 airports, BWI, Dulles International, and Reagan National, and public transportation will get you to the National Mall. Try these sites:
  http://www.orbitz.com
  http://www.expedia.com
  http://www.travelocity.com

If you have to stay overnight in DC, but haven't yet made plans, don't let that stop you from marching! Here's a list of ideas:

• Crash with friends! This is the most enjoyable (and cheapest!) way to get your zzz's. Dig out your sleeping bag and make it an old-fashioned slumber party. (Then bring your hosts along for the March!)
• Click here for information on a wide variety of hotels in DC.
• Hostels are an affordable option -- get more info on area hostels here.
• If you love the great outdoors, this is a great time of year for camping. Visit this web site for a listing of campgrounds in and around DC.

...you can rock out for the right to choose, too!  On Saturday, April 24, don't miss the first show brought to you by NARAL Pro-Choice America and Punkvoter.com. And even better, all proceeds benefit NARAL Pro-Choice America. Head over to Nightclub 9:30 to see the Lunachicks rock the house!  Doors open at 5:30pm.  Avoid the rush -- get your tickets today for only $10.  Click here. 

Since 1988 New York City's queens of volume, the Lunachicks, have been plaguing the world with their powerful brand of punk, a touch of metal & a fistful of rock-n-roll. Spitting out their version of the world colored by outrageous spectacle and humor, the Lunachicks have garnered themselves an impressive worldwide following.

The Lunachicks have shared the stage with many great bands such as The Ramones, Joan Jett, The Offspring, Marilyn Manson, Deborah Harry, No Doubt, The Buzzcocks, Rancid, NOFX and Luscious Jackson to name just a few.