Cville Dems

Cville Sabroso 2024: Latin-American Cultural Festival (9/21)
2024-09-21 13:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | 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).

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
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!

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.

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.

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

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

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!).

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.

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

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

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.

COMMUNITY EVENT: Democracy Day - September 14
2024-08-26 08:00 - 17:00
Democracy Day 2024 — Saturday 9/14 (Noon-3pm)

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!

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

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" (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

"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.

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!

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!

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…

"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

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!

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.

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/

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

"Democracy on Tap" Avery Chenoweth on our local Latino Community
2024-06-09 15:30 - 17:00 | Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave #101, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
Our June monthly “Democracy on Tap” event will feature Avery Chenoweth, author and documentarian, who will talk about the Latino community in Charlottesville. He was executive producer for the new bilingual documentary, “Sometime, Somewhere/Algún día, en algún lugar,” by local (Argentinian-native) director Ricardo Preve. Avery is also a Spanish interpreter for Habitat for Humanity International and a volunteer with Sin Barreras. Sunday, June 9, 3:30pm, at Kardinal Hall.

June 7 Cville Dems Summer Bash is nearly here: Silent Auction, Live Music, and more!
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 2nd floor (JSAAHC), 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
Our third annual Summer Bash is coming soon Friday, June 7, 6-8pm, on the lawn of the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center at 233 4th Street NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4593, (with a rain date of Saturday, June 8, 6:30-8:30pm, inside the Carver Recreation Center (same building as the Jefferson School).
Sponsorships and tickets are still available. Our goal is to raise $20,000 and we still need $4,000 more to reach that goal.
Full info is at the registration page:
https://cvilledems.org/event/2024-cville-dems-summer-bash-june-7-6-8pm/
Our guest speaker will be Dr. Cameron Webb, plus appearances by our 5th District Candidates, Paul Riley, Gary Terry, and Gloria Witt, and State Senator Creigh Deeds and State Delegate Katrina Callsen.
Brought back by popular demand, there will be some live music and a silent auction. Silent auction items include a scone-making workshop with Minhee and Josh Throneburg, computer help with Kendall Dawes, genealogical help from Mike Cameron, movie nights at the home of Fred and Nancy Damon, plus more to come. Many of the auction items will be sign-ups, so a number of people can enjoy each fun event.
The Soul Food Joint will provide a chicken dinner option and Pearl Island Catering will provide a vegetarian option; we’ll send out an email to confirm which option you’re choosing. We’ll need help with set-up; putting tablecloths on already set-up tables, checking in attendees, and hypers to drum up enthusiasm for the silent auction items and events. Please email Nancy Damon at nancycdamon@gmail.com if you can help.
Details, including food options and ticket and sponsorship cost levels and access, are at the link above.
Please support and attend this community-building event. We can have a lot of fun while we do vital work to elect candidates who will work positively towards the future of our democracy. Consider a sponsorship, buying tickets for friends and family, or coming solo and meet like-minded Dems. You may even get inspired to join one of our volunteer teams!
To help with planning purposes, please purchase your tickets and sponsorships as soon as possible!

Get Out the Vote Thursdays Resumes 6/28
2024-05-25 00:00
Get Out the Vote Thursdays will resume on Thursday, June 27 at IX Park. We’ll then meet every Thursday to canvass, phone bank, text bank (new for us), and/or write postcards.
We’ll be reaching out to specific potential voters we identify in the City of Cville and the 5th District, and also coordinating with the campaigns to help them reach their targeted individuals.
Together we can reach out to thousands of registered voters and turn them into actual Democratic votes this November; we hope you’ll join us to make this happen!

"Democracy on Tap" May 5 Will Be a District 5 Candidate Forum
2024-05-05 15:30 - 17:00 | Kardinal Hall, 722 Preston Ave #101, Charlottesville, VA, 22903, United States
On Sunday May 5 at 3:30pm our “Democracy on Tap” program will present all three Fifth District candidates – Paul Riley, Gary Terry, and Gloria Witt – discussing their platforms and viewpoints as they work to defeat and unseat Rep. Bob Good. This event is shortly before they compete in the June 18 Primary for a position on the Congressional ballot in the fall, so come with questions for your potential representative.
Our April 7 “Democracy on Tap” meeting featured Sterling Howell discussing Charlottesville history. He’s pictured here chatting with Bobbie Williams. Thanks, Sterling!
