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May 10, 2011
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DCDP Weekly Roundup
Democratic news from Dallas County and beyond.
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Pictures From The Jefferson Jackson Dinner |
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You can see a set of 150 photos from the Dallas County Democratic Party's recent Jefferson Jackson Dinner at this page.
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Precinct Chair Training May 18 |
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There will be another session of Precinct Chair Training on Wednesday, May 18, from 6:30 to 9 PM, at the Pleasant Grove Eastfield Campus, room 108, 802 S. Buckner, Dallas. For more information please call the party office at 214-821-8331.
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Picnic with Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats May 21 |
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The Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats will hold their annual picnic on Saturday May 21, at 11 AM, at the Flag Pole Hill Pavilion, Northwest Hwy and Buckner, Dallas. There will be legislative update; hotdogs, chips, and drinks provided. Bring your favorite side or dessert to share. Spirited conversation on upcoming elections. Pick up voter information. $5 donation requested [kids 12 and under no charge].
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DCDP County Executive Committee Meeting May 23 |
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The Dallas County Democratic Party will hold the second quarter County Executive Committee (CEC) Meeting on Monday, May 23, 2011, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at the CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington at Bryan, #240, Dallas. The agenda will include the report of the Audit Committee and the CEC will fill precinct chair vacancies.
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County Redistricting Maps On Line |
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This year Dallas County will have to redistrict based on the new census figures. This affects both the Commissioners and the Justices of the Peace and Constables. The County Commissioners will be holding two more public hearings, and have posted census data and maps for proposed revised districts on line. Go to their main site at http://www.dallascounty.org/ and click on the link that says "Notice of Public Hearings
DALLAS COUNTY 2011
REDISTRICTING PROCESS IS UNDERWAY".
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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, check the DCDP
website Calendar.)
Tuesday, May 10: - Last Day For Early Voting for city and school elections. (See times and places for Dallas County at this page.)
- 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)
- Richardson\North Dallas Democratic Club (7 PM, Joe's Italian Villa, 15757 Coit Road, Dallas)
Wednesday, May 11:- Drinking Liberally Dallas (7 PM, Libertine Bar at 2101 Greenville Ave, Dallas)
- Jobs With Justice Labor Dallas meeting (7 PM, UAW Union Hall, 2218 E Main, Grand Prairie)
Thursday, May 12:- Phone Bank for Anthony Pace for Dallas County Schools Board of Trustees Precinct 1. Please bring your cell phone with charger. (5:30 - 8:30 PM, 17201 Hidden Glen Dr, Dallas)
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- Garland Area Democrats Club May guests will include Lori Dodson, candidate for Garland City Council, 6th District and Judge Mike Snipes, Dallas County Criminal District Court. Judge Snipes will tell us about his Veteran's Court. (7 PM, Women's Activities Building, 713 Austin Street, downtown Garland)
- Preston Hollow Democrats (Networking and Dinner (optional) 5:45pm, program 6:30pm, Banquet Room of Mei Mei Chinese Restaurant, 10455 N Ctrl Expy at NW corner of Meadow Rd., Dallas)
Saturday, May 14:- City And Schools Election Day (7 AM - 7 PM, see polling places for Dallas County at this page.)
- Grand Prairie Democrats (10 AM, Avion Village Clubhouse, 800 Skyline Rd., Grand Prairie)
Monday, May 16:- North Texas Asian Democrats (7:30 PM, Hunan Dynasty, 8150 N Macarthur Blvd., Irving)
Tuesday, May 17:- Texas Coalition of Black Democrats (6:30 PM, Moorland YMCA, 907 E. Ledbetter Rd., Dallas)
- Stonewall Democrats of Dallas (6:30 PM, Ojeda's Restaurant, 4617 Maple Ave., Dallas)
Wednesday, May 18:- Garland Democratic Woman's Club (11:30 AM, Siciliano's Taste of Italy, 2210 W. Buckingham, Garland)
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- Dallas Historical Society Meeting Former Democratic Texas Lt. Governor Bill Hobby speaks. $60 for non-members of the DHS. More info here. (11:30 AM, No location for this event is shown on that flyer or at the DHS homepage, but this may be at the Hall Of State in Fair Park, Dallas)
- Precinct Chair Training (6:30 - 9 PM, Pleasant Grove Eastfield Campus, room 108, 802 S. Buckner, Dallas)
- Northwest Dallas Democrats (7:30 PM, Taco Cabana, 11824 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch)
Saturday, May 21:- Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats Annual Picnic Legislative update; hotdogs, chips, and drinks provided; Bring your favorite side or dessert to share; Spirited conversation on upcoming elections; Pick up voter information. $5 [kids 12 and under no charge] (11 AM, Flag Pole Hill Pavilion, Northwest Hwy and Buckner, Dallas)
Monday, May 23:- DCDP Executive Committee Meeting The agenda will include the report of the Audit Committee and the CEC will fill precinct chair vacancies. (6:30 - 8:30 PM, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington, #240, Dallas)
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Tuesday, May 24:- Private Reception for Sheriff Lupe Valdez For sponsorship levels or to RSVP email Sam Jones to sam AT lupevaldez.com or call 214-942-2378. (6:30pm-8:30pm, 5950 Deloache Ave., Dallas)
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Contact Information
phone:
214-821-8331
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