Organization Make a list of all local media outlets, both mainstream and alternative. A patriotic site, a rock quarry, in front of your Congress Representatives' local office, whatever. Set a time when you and all your friends can be present. Print a few dozen of the Stones Throw press release, adding your name as the local contact, with a local telephone number, so people can call. Set a time for your conference.
Any day works.
Week-ends are usually slow news days, so that will be good for a local conference. Call the Press and tell them about your conference. Better yet, write a brief notice and WALK it in to newsrooms, and announce it as a rally. It doesn't matter if you don't know a single reporter. There is a local hunger for a part of this action and you'll get a response.