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August 31, 2010
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DCDP Weekly Roundup
Democratic news from Dallas County and beyond.
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Next Monday: DCDP Annual Labor Day Picnic |
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Our annual Labor Day Picnic will be held on Monday, September 6 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. It will be held once again at the Czech Hall, 4930 Military Parkway. Join our elected officials, candidates and democrats as we officially launch the campaign season.
The party will provide the fried chicken and drinks. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert. There will be free admission, free yard signs, free food, free balloon hats, free parking, free air conditioning, free speech, and just free fun. Watch Democrats walk the blue line as we build towards victory in November. Don't miss it. After all - it's FREE!
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Campaigning Continues: Volunteers Still Needed |
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The Dallas County Democratic Party, various candidates, Organizing For America and various Democratic clubs and organizations, are still hard at work calling voters and knocking on their doors to remind them how important this year's elections are to all of our futures. Volunteers are phoning or walking or both weekends and weekday evenings, from the DCDP office at 4209 Parry in Dallas (just east of Fair Park), and other locations around the county, including the DCDP NW Dallas Office at 11500 N Stemmons Fwy #186, Dallas, and the DCDP Duncanville Office at
621 Hustead St, Duncanville. This includes several upcoming MegaWalks on weekends, with many candidates and campaigns working together. Help keep changing the world for the better. RSVP by email to win2010 AT dallasdemocrats.org or call 214.544.0381 for more details.
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DCDP Executive Committee Meeting Sept. 13 |
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The Dallas County Executive Committee will meet on Monday, September 13, 2010, at 6:30 PM, at the Communication Workers of America Hall, 1408 North Washington, Dallas, Texas 75204. This is the 3rd quarter meeting required by the DCDP's rules. It wil hear reports and may fill Precinct Chair vacancies and consider other business. For questions, please call Phyllis Grover at the DCDP office 214-821-8331.
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Upcoming Meetings And Events |
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(For the latest updates on local events,
and links to more info about these, always
check the DCDP
website Calendar.)
Wednesday, September 1: - HD112 Democrats Information on the walks for the Coordinated Campaign (start September 4th), work on our Face book page, and a general discussion on how people are working their precincts. We will also finish our fundraiser for the Coordinated Campaign. We need a rough headcount for the restaurant; please RSVP by email to limonoids AT yahoo.com or call 972-238-8933. (Dinner 6:30 PM, meeting 7 PM, Siciliano's Restaurant, 2210 W. Buckingham, Garland)
Saturday, September 4:- Chorizo & Menudo Community Breakfast Hosted by LULAC Council 102. Free. (9 - 11 AM, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas)
- State Representative Yvonne Davis Town Hall Meeting (10 AM - 12 Noon, Methodist Charlton Medical Center Auditorium, 3500 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas)
- Park Cities / Central Dallas Democrats (10:30 AM - Noon, Dallas Public Library Oak Lawn, 4100 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas)
- State Representative Carol Kent and Bill White Roundtable on Jobs, Economy and Education RSVP required at this page. (3 - 5 PM, Fretz Park Branch Library, 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas)
- Texas Democratic Women of Collin County 4th Annual Dinner and Silent Auction Featuring Keynote Speaker Bill White. $50 and up. Ticket information at this page. (6:30 PM, Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Road, Parker)
Monday, September 6:- DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY ANNUAL LABOR DAY PICNIC As usual the DCDP will provide the chicken and hot dogs and others attending are urged to bring their favorite side dish or dessert. Come spend your Labor Day rubbing elbows with your Dallas County elected officials and 2010 candidates and pick up some yard signs and bumper stickers while you're there. Free and fun for all! (12 Noon to 4 PM, Catholic Czech Club, 4930 Military Parkway, Dallas 75227)
- Tarrant County Labor Day Picnic Lots of games, food, guest speakers, music and fun! Bring your lawn chairs! (Noon - 4 PM, UAW Local 218 Union Hall 98 West Hurst Blvd. [Highway 10 and Brown Trail])
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Tuesday, September 7:- Fall Campaign Reception for Judge Emily Tobolowsky Beverages and hors d'oeuvres. (6 - 8 PM, 4420 Rawlins Street, Dallas)
Thursday, September 9:- Preston Hollow Democrats 2nd Anniversary Celebration & Meet the Candidates Reception Guest Speaker Andrea White, wife of Bill White, Democratic candidate for Governor. Refreshments will be served. RSVPs are required by email to txsusie AT gmail.com by SEPT 1st. (6:30 - 8:30 PM, Bill White Dallas Campaign Headquarters, 5211 Forest Lane Ste#118 at Inwood Road [one block west and facing the North Dallas Tollway], Dallas)
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Saturday, September 11:- Cup-of-joe With County Treasurer Joe Wells Campaign yard signs and literature will be available. (Two times and locations: 9 - 10:30 AM, 4243 Hill Top Ln., Grand Prairie, and 11AM - 12:30 PM, 5918 Prospect Ave., Dallas)
- Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson's 18th Annual Community Appreciation Day Be sure to bring a canned good to be entered into the raffle. For questions, call Larry Traylor 214-922-8885. (11:30 AM - 2:30 PM, Fair Park's Texas Discovery Gardens, Dallas)
Monday, September 13:- DCDP Executive Committee Meeting (6:30 PM, Communication Workers of American Hall, 1408 North Washington, Dallas)
Tuesday, September 14:- Reception for Chris Wilmoth for Dallas County Probate Court 2. (5 - 7 PM, Blue Mesa Grill, Inside Village on the Parkway [formerly Sakowitz Village], 5100 Beltline Road, Dallas)
Wednesday, September 15:- An Evening with Chris Wilmoth Candidate for Dallas County Probate Court 2. RSVP to 214.734.2647. (6 - 8 PM, 6938 Lloyd Valley Ln., Dallas)
Thursday, September 16:- Fundraising Reception for George W. Freeman , Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Dist. 3, Place 2. (5 - 7:30 PM, St. Pete's Dancing Marlin Restaurant & Bar, 2730 Commerce Street, Dallas)
- Judge Lynn Cherry Fundraiser (6 - 8 PM, Mattio's, 3011 Routh St. at Cedar Springs, Dallas)
Saturday, September 18:- Rowlett Democratic Club (3 - 5 PM, Rowlett Public Library, 3900 Main St., Rowlett)
- Lake Highlands / White Rock Democrats 16th Annual Chili Supper Fun, Fellowship and Fundraising. Chili from Famous Chili Chefs of the Lake Highlands/White Rock Democrats. Featured Speakers: State Representatives Eric Johnson, Carol Kent, and Allen Vaught. Tickets: $10 at the door. (6:30 - 9:30 PM, Dance Masters, 10675 E. Northwest Hwy, Dallas )
Monday, September 20:- Fundraiser for Dale Tillery For Judge Dist. 134. NOTE NEW DATE. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, Hully and Mo's, in the Quadrangle, 2800 Routh St, Dallas)
Thursday, September 23:- Reception for State Representative Eric Johnson $100 and up. RSVP to Anne Pederson at (512) 465-2162 or email to anne AT ProgressiveCapitol.com. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, 9239 Hathaway Street,
Dallas)
Thursday, September 30:- State Representative Yvonne Davis' Uptown Patio Party $50.00 - minimum contribution. For more information, please call 214-946-8808. (5 - 7 PM, Sambuca, 2120 McKinney Ave., Dallas)
Friday, October 1:- State Representative Eric Johnson's 35th Birthday and Texas/OU Weekend Kickoff Fundraiser (11:30 AM - 1 PM, Mattito's, 3011 Routh St., Dallas)
Friday, October 15:- DALLAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY 10TH ANNUAL FISH FRY Tickets $35, or $25 for DCDP Sustaining Members. (6:30 PM, Sokal Hall, 7448 Greenville Ave., Dallas)
Monday, October 18 through Friday, October 29:
Tuesday, November 2::- Election Day Polls open 7 AM - 7 PM. For your precinct and voting locaion see dalcoelections.org.
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Contact Information
phone:
214-821-8331
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