Cville Dems

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center (JSAAHC) 2024 Juneteenth Celebration
2024-06-15 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 2nd floor (JSAAHC), 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States

Senator Raphael Warnock is coming to Virginia!
2024-06-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23220-2057, United States
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock
Join Democrats from across Virginia at this year’s Blue Commonwealth Gala in Richmond, June 22 at 7pm. The Gala is the annual fundraiser of the Democratic Party of Virginia and is the premier gathering of elected officials, candidates, community activists, and Democratic Party leaders.
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock of Georgia will be our featured speaker, but the Gala will also include other notable Democratic leaders like Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky, as well as most of the elected leaders here in the Commonwealth. There will be live music, food and drinks, speeches, and much more! The Gala will be held at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond and starts at 7pm. Tickets are $250 per person, unless you get the early bird discount at $200 per person. You can register at https://secure.engageraise.com/event/donate/bcg_2024_tickets/

Next Dems' Full Committee Meeting is June 24 (with speaker from Sin Barreras)
2024-06-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Forest Hills Park, 1000 Forest Hills Park Ave., Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
It’s a fired-up Election Year, and we can use your help, energy, and ideas. Join us at the next meeting. Monday June 24 at 6:30pm, at Forest Hills Park in the outdoors shelter.
A representative of the Latino/Hispanic advocacy group Sin Barreras (Without Barriers) will discuss local concerns at the meeting. Sin Barreras’ mission is to empower immigrants and their families in Central Virginia, by educating, advocating and supporting their needs. It also sponsors the big Cville Sabroso cultural festival (music, dance, food, artisan crafts) which will be Sept. 21 this year; over 4500 people attended last year! Visit the Sin Barreras website for more information. And as a special summer bonus, we’ll have a limited supply of delicious Mexican popsicles from La Flor Michoacana!!
At the last meeting, Cville Dems spent time coming up with fresh ideas and ways forward to help our group be its most productive in an election year and an ally to the entire Cville community. We welcome your ideas, so bring them to the meeting if you like.

Coordinated Campaign Launch and Debate Watch Party on Thursday, June 27 at New Office (Incarnation Drive)!
2024-06-27 19:30 - 23:00 | 2024 Charlottesville Democratic Coordinated Office, 1410 Incarnation Dr., Suite 203, Charlottesville, 22901, United States
Join us at the Grand Opening of the Charlottesville Democratic Coordinated Campaign Office! Both the Biden-Harris and Kaine campaigns will be there, from 7:30-11:00pm on Thursday, June 27. Stay to watch the presidential debate as President Biden takes on the presumptive GOP nominee, Donald Trump.
Sen. Tim Kaine has an opponent: Virginia Republicans have nominated MAGA extremist Hung Cao (anti-abortion, advocates pardons for January 6 insurrectionists, etc.).
Spread the word and sign up using this link:
https://mobilize.us/s/QMsaFD
We’ll have plenty of refreshments, Debate Bingo, and a fun time as we cheer on President Biden in his debate with Donald Trump.
And… the Cville Dems will use the office space, too!

"Turn Out the Vote Thursdays” Kicks Off July 11
2024-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
On July 11, 5-7pm, we’ll be all set to go with canvassing, phone banks, text banks, and postcard writing!
Please plan to join us on the lawn outside of Brazos Tacos! 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

Saturday Coordinated Campaign Canvass
2024-07-13 13:00 - 16:00 | 2024 Charlottesville Democratic Coordinated Office, 1410 Incarnation Dr., Suite 203, Charlottesville, 22901, United States
Charlottesville Saturday Canvass (Saturday 1pm-4pm)
The new office address again is:
Charlottesville Democratic Coordinated Office
1410 Incarnation Dr., Ste. 203
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Check the weather to see if you’ll want to bring water, sun lotion, water, a hat, and maybe some water…

Charlottesville Canvass Launch with SENATOR TIM KAINE
2024-07-14 13:00 - 16:00 | 2024 Charlottesville Democratic Coordinated Office, 1410 Incarnation Dr., Suite 203, Charlottesville, 22901, United States
The Coordinated Campaign would really like to get a big turnout when Sen Tim Kaine comes to join canvassers on Sunday, July 14; Tim would love to see you there and knock some doors with you!

July "Democracy on Tap" with former US Attorney Tim Heaphy
2024-07-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave #101, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
On Sunday, July 14, our monthly “Democracy on Tap” co-sponsored with the Albemarle Dems will convene at Kardinal Hall at 3:30pm.
Our guest speaker, Timothy J. Heaphy, is a criminal defense attorney, law professor, and a former United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Tim served as the lead investigator for the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack. Additionally, he’s one of the founders of The Fountain Fund, whose mission is to create economic opportunities for formerly incarcerated people. He’ll talk about the Jan. 6 insurrection and the ramifications of the recent Supreme Court decisions.
Join us at Kardinal Hall and invite some friends to come along!

"Democracy on Tap" with Laurent Dubois, Democracy Expert (8/11)
2024-07-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave #101, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
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.

Get Out for "GOTV Thursdays" (7/25)
2024-07-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Our “Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Thursdays” gatherings continue at Ix Park this Thursday, July 25. We meet on the lawn near Brazos Tacos unless the weather is bad, in which case we’ll be inside Brazo’s Tacos.
Every Thursday from 5-7pm, we’ll be sending out canvassers, making phone calls, sending texts, and writing postcards. Please plan to join us!
Since the picnic bench can fill up fairly quickly, please bring a chair or blanket to sit on the grass. If you plan to respond to texts, please bring a laptop or tablet and something to write on.
Hopefully, we’ll meet every Thursday thereafter through Oct. 31.
Buying and mailing postcards is expensive. If you can contribute to the cost of printing and stamps, please go to our Act Blue Page and click on postcards and stamps: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/charlottesville-democratic-committee-1

Chihamba African-American Arts Festival
2024-07-27 10:30 - 19:30 | Washington Park, Preston Ave
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) lasts from 10:30am-7:30pm and features music, dancing, and vendors; stop by, say hi, and have some fun!

Get Out for "GOTV Thursdays" (8/8/24)
2024-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Our “Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Thursdays” gatherings are a fun time to socialize and therefore very popular! We plan to meet every Thursday 5-7pm through Oct. 31.
Every Thursday we send out canvassers, make phone calls, send texts, and write postcards. Please plan to join us on the lawn outside of Brazos Tacos. Since the picnic bench can fill up fairly quickly, please bring a chair or blanket to sit on the grass. If you plan to respond to texts, please bring a laptop or tablet. If the weather is bad, we’ll be inside of Brazos Tacos.
Buying and mailing postcards is expensive. If you can contribute to the cost of printing and stamps, please go to our Act Blue Page and click on postcards and stamps: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/charlottesville-democratic-committee-1
Thank you!

Get Out for "GOTV Thursdays" (8/15/24)
2024-08-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States

Come Out for “GOTV Thursdays” (8/22/24)
2024-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Our “Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Thursdays” gatherings are very popular!
Every Thursday from 5-7pm, we’ll be sending out canvassers – that’s job #1 one right now.
We will also be making phone calls, writing postcards and sending texts. Please plan to join us on the lawn outside of Brazos Tacos at Ix Art Park. Since the picnic bench can fill up fairly quickly, please bring a chair or blanket to sit on the grass. If you plan to respond to texts, please bring a laptop or tablet or charged phone. If weather is bad, we will be inside of Brazos Tacos.
Buying and mailing postcards is expensive. If you can contribute to the cost of printing and stamps, please go to our Act Blue Page and click on postcards and stamps: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/charlottesville-democratic-committee-1
Thank you!

COMMUNITY EVENT: Democracy Day - September 14
2024-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Democracy Day (9/14/2024)

Full Committee Meeting (8/26/24)
2024-08-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Forest Hills Park, 1000 Forest Hills Park Ave., Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
Calling all Cville Dems and interested parties: keep the big momentum rolling!
Please come to the Cville Dems meeting on Monday, Aug. 26, at 6:30pm at Forest Hills Park (on Forest Hills Avenue) to find out what we’ve been up to and how you can plug in for Election 2024.

Come Out for "GOTV Thursdays" (8/29/24)
2024-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Our “Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Thursdays” gatherings are very popular!
Every Thursday from 5-7pm, we’ll be sending out canvassers – that’s job #1 one right now.
We’ll also be making phone calls, writing postcards and sending texts. Please plan to join us on the lawn outside of Brazos Tacos at Ix Art Park. Since the picnic bench can fill up fairly quickly, please bring a chair or blanket to sit on the grass. If you plan to respond to texts, please bring a laptop or tablet or charged phone. If weather is bad, we’ll be inside of Brazos Tacos.
Buying and mailing postcards is expensive. If you can contribute to the cost of printing and stamps, please go to our Act Blue Page and click on postcards and stamps: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/charlottesville-democratic-committee-1
Thank you!

Come Out for “GOTV Thursdays” (9/5/24)
2024-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States

COMMUNITY EVENT: Jefferson School Cook Off (September 7)
2024-09-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 2nd floor (JSAAHC), 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
Friday 9/6 — TIME CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER!!
The Jefferson School is holding its annual Cookoff on on the Yard from 10am-3pm to see who will come away with the title of Best Cook for Greens, Mac-n-Cheese, and Dessert. Go to their website and sign up to be a cook! Attehdee’s $5 entry fee becomes the prize money for the cooks that win.

Presidential Debate Watch Party + Cocktail Party -- both free! (9/10)
2024-09-10 19:30 - 22:30 | Fry’s Spring Beach Club, 2512 Jefferson Park Ave., Charlottesville, 22903, United States
The Cville Dems and the Coordinated Campaign are co-sponsoring a debate watch party, with a preceding cocktail party, at Fry’s Spring Beach Club on Tuesday evening, September 10. Both are free:

7:30-8:30pm — Cocktail Hour on the Terrace
8:30-10:30pm — Watch Party in the Ballroom

This should be a night to remember… do it in good company, feel free to bring a friend who’s not yet a Dem but maybe is leaning that way (we don’t have the budget for everyone to bring all their friends!).

Senior Statesmen of Virginia VA-05 District Forum (Gloria Witt only)
2024-09-11 14:30 - 15:30 | The Center at Belvedere, 540 Belvedere Blvd., Charlottesville, 22901, United States
Senior Statesment of Virginia (SSV) invited both candidates for the VA 5th Congressional District race back in July. Gloria accepted, but her opponent declined the invitation. This is a good chance to learn about Gloria’s views on issues of importance and to ask her questions. The program will be moderated by former SSV Board member, Bob Beard.

SSV is asking all attendees to register in advance here:
https://thecentercville.org/calendar/event/118768/3

Come Out for “GOTV Thursdays” (9/12/24)
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States

Democracy Day 2024 — Saturday 9/14 (Noon-3pm)
2024-09-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Market Street Park, 101 E Market St, Charlottesville, 22902, United States
Come to Market Street Park (101 E Market Street) to celebrate 248 years of freedom!

MUSIC & DISPLAYS

SPEAKERS

Delegate Katrina Callsen, 57th District
Senator Creigh Deeds, 11th District
Meg Heubeck, League of Women Voters
David Toscano, former 57th & House Minority Leader
Eli Weinger, President, SERV

CO-SPONSORS

Cville Center for Peace & Justice, League of Women Voters
Sierra Club
Cville National Organization for Women,
Belmont-Carlton Neighborhood Association
Cville Friends Meeting, Peace & Social Concerns Committee
Students for Equity and Reform in Virginia (SERV)
The U.S. Democracy Day collaborative got its start ahead of the 2022 midterms. It launched as an effort to encourage news organizations across the country to report more — and better— information about the crisis facing democracy here.
THE GOAL: Draw attention to the crisis and how individuals can respond.
Democracy Day is an effort to draw attention to this crisis, provide the public with the context and information they need, and bring all types of people and media together to sound the alarm collectively.

Office Opening Party with Senator Deeds and Delegate Callsen
2024-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Senator Creigh Deeds & Delegate Katrina Callsen District Office, 701 E. High St., Suite 411, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join State Senator Creigh Deeds and Delegate Katrina Callsen on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm, for cupcakes and conversation as they open their District Office in Downtown Charlottesville at 701 E. High St., Suite 411 (map)! RSVP here.

Come Out for “GOTV Thursdays” (9/19/24)
2024-09-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States

Cville Sabroso 2024: Latin-American Cultural Festival (9/21)
2024-09-21 13:00 - 22:00 | Ting Pavilion, 700 East Main St., Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Come to Ting Pavilion for the 12th Annual Cville Sabroso Cultural Festival to celebrate the richness and vibrant diversity of Latin American culture and help support a great local community advocacy nonprofit, Sin Barreras (“Without Barriers”).
The Festival is a family-friendly fiesta + culture faire, 9 hours of live music, lively dance performances, Latino food, artisan crafts, and interactive cultural activities for kids. More info on the Cville Sabroso Facebook page, tickets available here (kids 12 and under are free).
The Cville Dems will have a table there, and Nancy Damon (nancycdamon@gmail.com) is looking for a few people to help us there. Sin Barreras itself also needs a few more volunteers; putting on a show for 5000 attendees takes a village! If you’d like to generate some goodwill for the Dems from the Latino community, volunteer at its SignUp Genius page (Spanish language skills are not required).

SwingLeft Democratic Fundraiser (9/21/24)
2024-09-21 17:30 - 22:00 | Mockingbird Restaurant, 421 Monticello Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join us Saturday, 9/21 at 5:30 pm for a Democratic fundraiser at The Opal Lounge (above the Mockingbird restaurant in downtown Belmont).
Ticketing

After you register, you will need to submit a $100 donation to Swing Left to confirm your ticket. You can make that donation here.
Please email nicole@thelocal-cville.com a copy of your donation receipt to finalize.

Details

Music by the Jen Tal Band
Food by the Local Catering
Speaker line-up and full event schedule to be announced
Tickets are limited! $100 per person
When you sign up and submit a $100 donation, your ticket will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you’re not able to attend, your $100 donation will support grassroots participation in winning elections for Democrats through Swing Left
If you haven’t heard of it, Swing Left is a national network that helps people find high impact ways to support Democratic candidates. We focus on the most flippable races as an important step towards ensuring the progressive change needed to create a more inclusive and equitable government and society.
When you RSVP, please include a valid email address and a valid phone number so we can provide updates.

Executive Committee Meeting (9/23/24)
2024-09-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Central Branch — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 E. Market St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
The Exec Committee will be meeting this Monday (Sept 23) at 6:30pm in the Jefferson Room at the Jefferson Madison Library. We have LOTS to accomplish, so we’re asking almost everyone to, ‘do their homework’, in order to get through everything on the agenda in a timely manner. Here goes…

PRECINCT CAPTAINS
Please come ready with specific answers to these 3 questions:

Do you have any resources you need before election day? (signs / literature / plans for a precinct gathering / etc.)
What specific resources (not including volunteers) do you need/want for your election day tables? Do you need a tent? Water cooler? Candy or decorations for your table? Something else? We want each precinct to be able to make the table welcoming and informative, so let us know what you need.
Have you started recruiting volunteers yet? What’s the status in terms of human resources? (Jason will be getting out the form for volunteer sign-up)

SUZANNE, JEREMY, JASON
Please give us updates on status in your area of leadership, any plans between now and election day, and any needs you have.

MARY ANN
Please give us the Thursday night plan from now till Nov 5. Also, can you give us an inventory of the following – postcards / stamps / addresses remaining / $ for stamps.

KUSHAAN & FRANCES (+ Will & Suzanne)
Please come prepared to introduce yourselves, give us an update on what you’re doing, and lay out your plans for the final 6 weeks of the campaign.

Voter Protection Kickoff - Charlottesville (9/25/24)
2024-09-25 15:30 - 17:30 | Online (Zoom or other)
9/22 — NO MORE OPENINGS, SORRY!
Join Team Virginia for a voter protection training kickoff in Charlottesville! This event will feature a SPECIAL GUEST. This will be a crucial training to protect the vote in Virginia.
IMPORTANT: You need to sign up for the event in advance using this link… and sign up soon, as spots are limited! Registration does not guarantee admission.
PLEASE NOTE: Time is subject to change but will be in the late afternoon.

Come Out for “GOTV Thursdays” (9/26/24)
2024-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Our “Get Out the Vote (GOTV) Thursdays” gatherings are very popular!
Every Thursday from 5-7pm, we’ll be sending out canvassers – that’s job #1 one right now.
We’ll also be making phone calls, writing postcards and sending texts. Please plan to join us on the lawn outside of Brazos Tacos at Ix Art Park. Since the picnic bench can fill up fairly quickly, please bring a chair or blanket to sit on the grass. If you plan to respond to texts, please bring a laptop or tablet or charged phone. If the weather’s bad we’ll be inside of Brazos Tacos.
Buying and mailing postcards is expensive. If you can contribute to the cost of printing and stamps, please go to our Act Blue Page and click on postcards and stamps: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/charlottesville-democratic-committee-1
Thank you!
