Cville Dems

Executive Committee Meeting (9/23/24)
2024-09-23 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Move for Kamala: Fundraiser for Harris/Walz in 3 Movements
2024-09-28 15:00 - 18:00 | Earlysville Spaces, 690 Bent Oak Dr., Charlottesville, VA, 22936, United States
Three movement instructors are getting together in Earlysville on Saturday September 28, 3-6pm, to do a 3-hour fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz. A donation ($47 is suggested, because Kamala will be our 47th President!) gets you a place on the dance/exercise floor!
The dance card is:

Salsa with Julie Boyer
Dance Cardio with Atticus Gore
Nourishing Movement with Susan McCulley

Meet-and-Greet for Gloria Tinsley Witt (10/03/24)
2024-10-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Darden Towe Park, 1445 Darden Towe Park Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22911, United States
Come meet and chat with VA-05 candidate Gloria Witt on Thursday, October 3, 2024, 4-6pm at Darden Towne Park shelter, 1445 Darden Tower Park, Charlottesville 22911
RSVP by email: slowenhaupt@gmail.com

Come Out for “GOTV Thursdays” (10/3/24)
2024-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States

Gloria Witt "Meet & Greet" (10/3/24)
2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Martha and Diane Szaflarski, 1446 Rugby Ave., Charlottesville, VA, United States
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Come chat with Gloria Witt on
Thursday, October 3 from 7:00-8:30pm at the home of Martha and Diane Szaflarski.

Come Out for “GOTV Thursdays” (10/10/24)
2024-10-10 17:00 - 19:00

Learn the Dangers of Project 2025
2024-10-11 00:00
On Oct. 17 from 7-9pm, Cville Dems is co-sponsoring a virtual National Affairs Committee Policy Forum (with the Fairfax County Democratic Committee) called “How Trump’s Project 2025 Will Hurt YOU!” that will explain the sweeping policy playbook to dismantle our democratic institutions, abolish checks and balances, erode church-state separation, and impose a fascist agenda that violates basic liberties.
“Project 2025” is a far-right manifesto, officially titled “Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise,” produced by the conservative think tank Heritage Foundation and supported by over 100 partner organizations to guide a potential second Trump White House.
To counteract this dystopian plot, the Forum’s panel of nationally eminent experts will examine key policy themes in Trump’s Project 2025 and expose their prospective painful ramifications on American lives. Forum speakers include experts on climate change; tax consequences; the movement toward destroying social security; Medicare and Medicaid; foreign and military policy; and the global threat of fascism.
Sign up for this event at https://www.mobilize.us/fairfaxdems/event/686638/

Albemarle Dems BBQ Fundraiser is Oct. 13!
2024-10-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Pen Park, 1300 Pen Park Road, Charlottesville, 22901, United States
Come out and support our Albemarle Dem friends at their annual BBQ on Sunday, October 13 from 3-6pm at Pen Park (Shelters #2+#3). You’ll get to hear a keynote speech from Khizr Khan and rub elbows with Gloria Witt, Senator Creigh Deeds, Delegates Amy Laufer and Katrina Callsen, and School Board candidate Chuck Pace. A good time will be had!

Come Out for “GOTV Thursdays” (10/24/24)
2024-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States

Beloved Community C-Ville's Virtual Tours of Charlottesville's African-American History
2024-10-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Mount Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Ave., Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
Beloved Community Cville is a multi-racial group that came together around a common mission: to shine the light of truth on the history of the local African-American community, that has been racially and culturally marginalized.
Beloved Community is hosting a launch party on Saturday, Oct. 26 for its new online Historical Tours which come online that day; the tours take viewers to significant local African-American historical sites through a web browser or smartphone.
The party is being held at Mt. Zion First African American Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Ave., Charlottesville:

4:00-5:15pm: a selection of tour videos will be shown
5:15-6:00pm: Refreshments

Click here to register for the tour launch event.

Full Committee Meeting Monday (10/28/24)
2024-10-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Fry’s Spring Beach Club, 2512 Jefferson Park Ave., Charlottesville, 22903, United States
We’ll meet on Monday, Oct. 28 at 6:30pm at Fry’s Spring Beach Club, everyone’s welcome (bring a Charlottesville friend along!). There’ll be mugs of cider and hot chocolate, and you can keep the mug and preview our Fall Fashion line— read the next article to learn more!

Today 4-6pm: Final “Turn Out the Vote Thursday” at Ix Park
2024-10-31 16:00 - 18:00 | Brazos Tacos, 925 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
We’re 5 days away from Election Day; not much more time for you to take action to help our Democratic candidates win.
We’re at Ix Park from 4-6pm today for the final time pre-election, gathering by the picnic table outside of Brazos Tacos. We’ll be focusing on making phone calls reminding people to vote—those we’ve registered and those we’ve sent postcards to. We’ll also be making phone calls and canvassing for the Coordinated Campaign.
Bring a blanket or chair so you can sit on the lawn under the trees. If you want a drink or snack while you are working, you can sit at a table on the patio of Brazos. The weather should be perfect for gathering outdoors, but if that changes, you can grab a table inside Brazos.

Saturday Pre-Election Canvasses (Short Shifts Throughout the Day)
2024-11-02 09:00 - 21:00
Saturday 11/2 Shifts (sign up here):

9am–12pm
12–3pm
3–6pm
6–9pm

It’s even more fun when you do it with a friend or two!

Sunday Pre-Election Canvasses (Short Shifts Throughout the Day)
2024-11-03 09:00 - 21:00
Sunday 11/3 Shifts (sign up here)

9am–12pm (11am donuts for this and next shift courtesy of Network Nova)
12–3pm
3–6pm (launched by Gloria Witt and Katrina Callsen!)
6–9pm

It’s even more fun when you do it with a friend or two!

Monday Pre-Election Canvasses (Short Shifts Throughout the Day)
2024-11-04 09:00 - 21:00
Monday 11/4 Shifts (sign up here):

9am–12pm
12–3pm
3–6pm
6–9pm

It’s even more fun when you do it with a friend or two!

Tuesday Pre-Election Canvasses (Short Shifts Throughout the Day)
2024-11-05 07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 11/5 Shifts (sign up here):

7–9am
9am–12pm
12–3pm
3–5pm
5–7pm

It’s even more fun when you do it with a friend or two!

Election Night Watch Party (Tuesday 6:30-11:30pm)
2024-11-05 18:30 - 23:30 | Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave #101, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
Come celebrate all the Dems’ wins, including Kamala’s historic win, with the Cville & Albemarle Dems! Kardinal Hall is letting us use the whole restaurant to watch coverage and celebrate the results. 248 years after the Founding Fathers established our great nation, we’re going to elect our first woman President; what a night it will be!! No fee to enter, but buying a bit of food and/or drink to support Kardinal Hall is encouraged.

Executive Committee Meeting (11/25/24)
2024-11-25 18:30 - 20:00
Meeting is at Nancy’s house.

Full Committee Meeting (12/7) at the Downtown Library with Cookies & Creigh & Katrina!
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Central Branch — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 E. Market St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
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Everyone’s invited to the Full Committee meeting on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the Downtown Central Library, Swanson Room, 11am-1pm — “Cookies and Conversation” with Senator Creigh Deeds and Delegate Katrina Callsen. If you like, bring some cookies to exchange (and a container to take some cookies home in too!). Two great Virginia politicians and lots of friends will be there. See the graphic above for full information.

It’s Extravaganza Time Again in VA-05!
2024-12-07 18:00 - 21:00 | University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Join fellow Democrats from around the Fifth District for friendship and fundraising at our annual Extravaganza on December 7. Speakers, a silent auction featuring items from each local committee in the Forward Fifth, and the company of others who we’ll be working with to keep up the good fight — it will be a great evening as always! Info and tickets at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/the-5th-cd-2024-gala

Fundraiser for Amy Laufer, Running for VA-55 (12/8)
2024-12-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Vivace’s Restaurant, 2244 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
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Please join Delegate Amy Laufer and invited guests, including Senator Creigh Deeds, Delegate Katrina Callsen, and Delegate candidates Kimberley Pope Adams and Lily Franklin, for a fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 8, 5:30-7:00pm, at Vivace Restaurant, 2244 Ivy Road, Charlottesville. Amy is running for re-election in the 2023 Virginia House of Delegates from our neighboring district, Virginia’s 55th House District.
Tickets can be purchased at: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/1282024vivacifr

Mayor Wade and Vice Mayor Pinkston Event to Announce Re-election Runs
2024-12-09 12:00 - 12:45 | Charlottesville Free Speech Wall, 605 E. Main St., Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Join Mayor Juandiego Wade and Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston for a special announcement at the Freedom of Speech Wall highlighting their progress and plans for the future of the City of Charlottesville.

Charlottesville Legislative Pre-Session Town Hall with Sen. Deeds and Del. Callsen
2025-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Central Branch — Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, 201 E. Market St, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join Senator Deeds and Delegate Callsen to learn more about the upcoming legislative session and share your thoughts with them! The event runs from 1-3pm and will be held in the Swanson Case Room.

Beloved Community C-ville "We Won't Go Back" Social Justice Workshop
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Online (Zoom or other)
On Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 7:00-8:30pm, Beloved Community C-ville is hosting a free, 90-minute Zoom workshop to connect and support the community as we mobilize for collective action for social justice. The workshop is not issue specific and is appropriate for all those carrying concern about our community’s future.
The goals of the workshop include:

Preparing ourselves emotionally for the new political landscape.
Girding ourselves and our people for the long fights ahead by seeing that we are part of a large resistance community.
Orienting towards next steps.

The workshop format was designed by Daniel Hunter, who wrote “10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won.”
Click here to RSVP. Presented by Michael Cheuk, Assistant Director of Beloved Community C-ville.

Thank You, Election Campaign Volunteers! A Party for You on Jan. 25
2025-01-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Carver Recreation Center, 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA, United States
With gratitude, Cville Dems are holding a Volunteer Party on Saturday, Jan. 25, 1-3pm at Carver Recreation Center. There will be lots of time for socializing, a lot of good food (think lunch), some fun games, and a chance to sign petitions to get our candidates, local and statewide, onto the ballot!
Everyone who volunteered during the last election campaign is welcome!

CANCELLED: Regular January Monthly Meeting
2025-01-27 19:00 - 20:30
This meeting is being incorporated into the Campaign Volunteers party on Satuday afternoon January 25.

Family-Friendly Rally: Preserve Democracy for our Kids! (Monday 2/24)
2025-02-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Albemarle Country Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Family Friendly Rally: Preserve Democracy for our Kids!
• DATE: Monday, Feb. 24
• TIME: 5:00-6:30pm
• WHERE: Albemarle County Office Building
• PARKING: at the County Office Building (after 5pm) or at Jefferson School

"Hands Off 2025" Protest Rally (Saturday 4/5/25)
2025-04-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Shops at Stonefield (Mall), 2100 Hydraulic Rd., Charlottesville, VA, 22901, United States
Join us at the Hands Off 2025 April 5, 1-2 pm at the northwest corner of Hwy 29 and Hydraulic Road (on the sidewalks surrounding Stonefield Mall) to voice your outrage at Trump, Musk, and this incompetent, destructive, and law-breaking Administration!
There are literally a thousand American cities and town holding mass Hands Off demonstrations on that day, and a very big turnout is needed to send a very loud and clear message; issue-specific images for social media graphics and/or signs can be found here (some samples below). Thanks to Indivisible Charlottesville for organizing this.
A huge national version will be in Washington, DC, on the same day co-sponsored by Planned Parenthood, Indivisible, Sierra Club, and dozens of other national groups.
Go to whichever rally works best for you, but please do attend one!
