Events
“Democracy on Tap” with Laurent Dubois, Democracy Expert (8/11)
Our next “Democracy on Tap” will feature guest speaker Laurent Dubois at Kardinal Hall at 3:30pm on Sunday, August 11.
Prof. Dubois, the John L. Nau Professor of the History and Principles of Democracy, is Academic Director of the Karsh Institute of Democracy at UVA. He’ll speak about democracy and authoritarianism in countries around the world.
Please join us and invite some friends!
We had dozens of people at the past event, with former US Attorney Tim Heaphy speaking about the January 6 insurrection and potential ways to patch national divisions. His suggestions included starting with speaking with people who think differently and listening to their concerns, and perhaps mandatory national service for young people, such as serving in communities or in parks because different kinds of people working together can find common ground.
Chihamba African-American Arts Celebration (7/27)
Cville Dems will have a table at the Chihamba African-American Cultural Arts Festival on Saturday July 27 at Washington Park. The Festival (the 33rd Annual, always the last Saturday of July) runs from 10:30am-7:30pm and features music, dancing, and vendors; stop by, say hi, and have some fun!
Cville Sabroso Latin-American Cultural Festival at Ting Pavilion (9/21)
Drop by Ting Pavilion on Saturday September 21 between 1-10pm for Cville Sabroso 2024, the local Latino community’s 12th annual heritage festival celebrating the richness and vibrant diversity of Latin American culture. There’ll be nine hours of live music and lively dance performances, food, artisan crafts, and interactive activities for kids that will immerse you in the warmth and hospitality of Latino communities. It’s one of the biggest family-friendly events in Charlottesville, and your presence will help support Sin Barreras (“Without Barriers”), the Charlottesville/Waynesboro nonprofit that advocates for immigrants (mostly Latino) and organizes the festival. Tickets (kids under 12 are free) are available here. For Sabroso 2024 details and pictures visit the Cville Sabroso event page, or for background information visit the Sin Barreras Cville Sabroso website page.
Kickoff for Cville Dems’ “GOTV Thursdays” is this Thursday July 11!
We’ll be on the lawn outside of Brazos Tacos from 5-7pm on Thursday July 11, for canvassing, phone banks, text banks, and postcard writing. Hopefully, we will be meeting every Thursday thereafter through October 31.
Since the picnic benches can fill up fairly quickly, please bring a blanket or chair to sit on the grass.
Postcard writing is an expensive undertaking! If you can contribute to the cost of printing and stamps, please do so by going to our Act Blue Page and clicking on postcards and stamps: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/charlottesville-democratic-committee-1
Coordinated Campaign’s Cville Canvass Launch Event is Sunday July 14! (but don’t forget Saturday July 13)
The Coordinated Campaign would really love to get a big turnout when Sen Tim Kaine comes to join canvassers on Sunday, July 14; Say hi to Tim and go knock some doors with him!
Charlottesville Canvass Launch WITH SENATOR TIM KAINE (Sunday 1pm-4pm)
BUT… you can also do some Saturday canvassing too, to practice up and show him your “A” game (or do Saturday if you can’t make Sunday!):
Charlottesville Saturday Canvass (Saturday 1pm-4pm)
The new office address again is:
Charlottesville Democratic Coordinated Office
1410 Incarnation Dr., Ste. 203
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Either day, check to weather to see if you’ll want to bring water, sun lotion, water, a hat, and maybe some water…