This'd be a good weekend to start getting involved.

Yes, I know, you're waiting for a text message. And all eyes will be pointed at Springfield, IL. But are you just going to lounge around the house all weekend, watching CNN, reading blogs, and waiting for your phone to vibrate?

How about hanging with a sitting Senator? Or attending an opening reception with a future Congressman? Or both?

From the mailbag:

Senator Sherrod Brown will join Nancy Garland, her volunteers, and Barack Obama's Campaign for Change at the launch of a day of joint canvassing in Gahanna. After Nancy and the Senator talk with the volunteers, everyone will head out to knock on doors in the surrounding neighborhoods.

The canvass will be begin at 11:00 AM out of Seeker's Coffee House and Café, 800 Creekside Plaza, on Saturday, August 23.

Want to meet a campaign, catch some excitement, help build a Democratic Majority in the U.S. House, but aren't really up for the door-knocking? Sunday afternoon's for you:

Robinson's “New Energy” Campaign Headquarters –
Meeting and Grand Opening

Please join us for a campaign meeting and opening reception at our new headquarters this Sunday!

This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the campaign, talk with David Robinson and his campaign team, enjoy some food and beverages and take home a yard sign, bumper sticker and literature.

August 24, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

6849 Flags Center Dr., Westerville

Directions: From I-270 (northside of Columbus) take Cleveland Ave N., turn west (left at first light) onto Schrock Rd. Then turn left into the Flags Center (just before the first light). You will find the headquarters at the back-right of the center in a two-story building. Look for Robinson yard signs.