Events

Save this date — Saturday, August 23, 5-7pm, for our big night of the year, the Cville Dems Summer Bash. This year, tickets for the festive night with speakers and a fine meal from Pearl Island Catering in the (air conditioned!) Carver Rec Center will be $40 per person, and sponsorships are available at the levels of $125, $250, $500, $1,000, and $5,000.

Whether as a sponsor or as an individual, go to ActBlue now to get your tickets, and stay tuned for more information! This is our only fundraiser of the year, so we really appreciate all the support you can give us.

Tyler is a rising junior at James Madison University studying English. He’s already helped us organize materials in our storage unit. He’s also worked with our communications group and will start up again in August (after completing another intervening internship in July!) to help our Dem candidates to victory in the fall.

A lifelong Charlottesville resident, he’s passionate about youth engagement in Democratic politics. His favorite novels include Robert Penn Warren’s All the King’s Men and Pat Conroy’s My Losing Season. His favorite TV show is Arrested Development, and he loves lasagna (and hates Mondays).

Tyler has previously worked for the JMU English department with the Digital Yoknapatawpha Project and at the Federal Executive Institute. After graduating from JMU, he hopes to pursue a career in law or teaching. He’s very excited to help elect Democrats up and down the ballot, and looks forward to helping out in any way he can. Thank you, Tyler!!

Stay tuned, we may have another intern on board soon.

July 1 was the day that many of the laws passed in the 2025 General Assembly Session went into effect. The Virginia Division of Legislative Services prepares a report called “In Due Course” each year that lays out “a selection of legislation passed by the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly that is likely to affect the daily lives of the citizens of Virginia.” Thanks to Erin Monaghan, who keeps us updated on statehouse activities.

“Hands Off UVA!!”

The public is invited to gather in urgent interdependence on the 4th of July at 1pm, at the University of Virginia Rotunda Jefferson statue (University Avenue side) for a peaceful rally demonstrating our collective dismay at the forced resignation of UVA President Jim Ryan.

His ousting was an attempted hostile takeover of the University by the federal government that flies in the face of historically struggled-for ideals, values, and civil rights that began 250 years ago.

A range of University and community stakeholders will speak briefly, and then there will be an open mic for public expression (2-minute limit per person). The rally was organized by UPRISE! Creative Collective C’ville and co-sponsored by Indivisible Charlottesville.

Thursday, July 3, 5-7 pm come out to the Brazos Tacos lawn at Ix Park for the most fun volunteering you can have — working to defeat the GOP! Canvass, call, text, write postcards, and feel a part of American history in 2025!

 

Specifically for Abigail for Governor:

Saturday, July 5, Canvassing at 10am and 1pm, leaving from 2407 Jefferson Park Avenue; check in at: https://www.mobilize.us/spanbergerforgovernor/event/778485/

Phone and Text Banks:

This Thursday, July 3, at 2pm CD-6 Virtual Textbank – Google Meet