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February 8, 2011 DCDP Weekly Roundup
Democratic news from Dallas County and beyond.
TODAY: DCDP Executive Committee Meeting
 

The Dallas County Executive Committee will hold its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, February 8, at 6:30 PM, at the Communication Workers of America Hall, at 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas. The Executive Committee consists of the County Chair, County Secretary, and all Precinct Chairs in the county. While other Democrats are free to observe without voting, seating and parking may be limited.

At this meeting, Precinct Chairs will caucus by state House districts to select one or two members from each district to serve on the DCDP Advisory Council. Only Precinct Chairs are eligible to vote. Only Precinct Chairs or SDEC members from a House district may be chosen as members of the Advisory Council for that district.
The Big Buy: Tom DeLay's Stolen Congress
 

With redistricting hot on the burners again, and the principal perpetrator now sentenced to prison, here's a timely chance to see or see again this documentary from the power grab, The Big Buy: Tom DeLay's Stolen Congress.

When: Tuesday, February 8- 7:30 PM

Where: The Texas Theater, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75208
Upcoming Meetings And Events
 

(For the latest updates on local events, and links to more info about these, always check the DCDP website Calendar.)

Tuesday, February 8:

  • Investiture Ceremony for Judge Chris Wilmoth Dallas County Probate Court 2. Reception Following. (3:30 PM, Dallas Bar Association - Belo Mansion, 2101 Ross Avenue, Dallas)

 
  • Reception for Judge Gena Slaughter Business Attire. RSVP by email to theletot AT gmail.com. (5:30 to 7:30 PM, The Porch, 2912 N. Henderson Avenue, Dallas)
 
  • Reception for Judge Tena Callahan (5:30 - 7:30 PM, The Original Market Diner, 4434 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas)
  • Dallas County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting (6:30 PM, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, Dallas)
  • PVL - A New Era (6:30 PM, Thurgood Marshall Rec Center, 5150 Mark Trail, Dallas)
  • Dallas County Young Democrats (6:30 PM, Brooklyn's Jazz, 1701 S Lamar St., Dallas)
  • Irving Democratic Club Panel on Education featuring guests from IISD board, North Hills Prep (charter school), Irving Hispanic Chamber and North Lake College. NOTE: IDC has changed meeting dates in 2011 from 3rd Tuesday to 2nd Tuesday of even-numbered months due to location schedules. (7 PM, 228 Chamberlain [Senter Park East Building], Irving)
  • The Big Buy: Tom DeLay's Stolen Congress (7:30 PM, The Texas Theater, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas)
Wednesday, February 9:
  • Dallas Drinking Liberally (7 PM, Libertine Bar, 2101 Greenville Ave., Dallas)
Thursday, February 10:
  • Reception honoring our new Dallas County Judge and newly elected and re-elected Civil District Judges Complimentary Beverages and Hors d'oeuvres. Complimentary Valet Parking. (5:30 - 7:30 PM, Lakewood Country Club, 6430 Gaston Avenue, Dallas)
  • Preston Hollow Democrats Molly Hanchey & Tracy Clinton of the Progressive Center of Texas. (6:30 PM, Banquet Room of Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant, 10455 N Ctrl Expy at NW corner of Meadow Rd [behind Grandy's], Dallas)
  • Garland Area Democrats Ricky McNeal from the Garland NAACP. (7 PM, Women's Activities Building, 713 Austin, Garland)
Saturday, February 12:
  • Grand Prairie Democrats (10 AM, Avion Village Clubhouse, 800 Skyline Rd., Grand Prairie)
  • Dallas Stonewall Young Democrats 2011 Annual Fundraiser Guest Speaker Jessica Farrar, State Representative of District 148 & Chair of the House Democratic caucus. Open bar, music by a live DJ, hors d'oeuvres. For more info and contact info see this page. (6:30 PM VIP Reception, 7:30 PM Fundraiser, at the home of Mark Sadlek & Steve Habgood, Kessler Park, Dallas)
Thursday, February 17:
  • Reception for Judge Dan Patterson Beverages and Light Fare. (5 - 7 PM, Barley House, 5612 SMU Boulevard, Dallas)
Wednesday, February 23:
  • Fundraiser for Judge D'Metria Benson (6 - 8 PM, Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave., Dallas)
Thursday, February 24:
  • Victory Celebration for Judge Doug Skemp Dallas County Criminal Court 3. Complimentary Beverages and Appetizers. (5 - 7 PM, The Angry Dog, 2726 Commerce Street, Dallas)
 

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