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Dallas County Democratic Party
Weekly Roundup          
Democratic news from Dallas County
 and beyond.
Tuesday Nov 25 2014   
Thanksgiving Week Hours
   

The Dallas County Democratic Party office will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week for Thanksgiving.

 

We're thankful for all our elected officials, Precinct Chairs, donors and activists. Happy Thanksgiving! 

 

DCDP Jingle Bell Bash 2014
   
It's the most wonderful time of the year. So get spruced up and come celebrate another Democratic year in Dallas County.

New unwrapped toys are welcome for our Toys for Tots donation.

We don't know if there'll be snow, but have a cup of cheer with elected officials, precinct chairs and activists.

Where: Stoneleigh P
             2926 Maple Avenue
             Dallas, TX 75201

When: Wednesday, December 10
            6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

2014 Campaign Thank You Celebration
   
Hon. Harryette Ehrhardt invites you to a Democratic Celebration and Appreciation Party for:

Democrats Who Should Have Won - Democrats Who DID Win - Democrats Who Serve Us Now

Honorary Co-Hosts:
Susan Motley, Carol Donovan, and Leigh Bailey

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Come & Go from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

5731 Swiss Ave., Dallas, TX 75214

Please bring a small appetizer, dessert, or cheese tray.

We'll have spiced tea, fruit juice, coffee, and wine. Please feel free to invite all your Democratic friends.

New Year's Day Swearing-In Ceremony
Thursday, Jan. 1: 10 AM - Noon

   
It's the moment our newly-elected and re-elected officials have been waiting for - the official swearing-in.

Join them for a brunch celebration on New Year's Day.

Start off 2015 with Dallas Democrats and cheer as our officials take their oath of office!

When: 10 AM to Noon, Thursday, January 1, 2015

Where: Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas 75207

Individual tickets are $50. Purchase online at this page:
Cash bar available.

Our Facebook page for this event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/797853100270740/

(photos from the last swearing-in on January 1, 2013)

Upcoming Events and Meetings
 
(For the latest updates on local events, and links to more info about these, check out the DallasDemocrats on Facebook and Twitter, and the DCDP website Calendar. To add an event or make a change or correction, contact the party office or email the editor: BillHowellDCDP AT Yahoo.com.)

Tuesday, November 25:

Drinking Liberally Addison -- (5:30 pm, The Londoner, 14930 Midway Rd.)

Dallas County Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 pm, sixth floor Club House, 1400 Hi Line Drive at 35E, Dallas 75207)

Monday, December 1:


Stonewall Democrats Holiday Party -- With annual awards presentation and auction. (6:30 - 9 PM, Roundup Saloon, Dallas) 

Dallas County Tejano Democrats -- (6:30 p.m., La Calle Doce Mexican Seafood Restaurant, 415 East 12th Street, Dallas 75208)

Tuesday, December 2:

 Irving Texas Democratic Women -- (6:30 PM, East China Buffet, 4023 W. Airport Fwy., Irving 75062)

Thursday, December 4:

Reception & Fundraiser For the Re-Election of John R. Ames -- Dallas County Tax Assessor/Collector. RSVP by email to John AT JohnRAmes.com. (5:30  -  7:00 PM, El Fenix Upstairs Room & Patio, 1601 McKinney Ave., Dallas 75202)

28th Annual Peacemakers Awards Dinner --
From the Dallas Peace Center. More information at https://www.facebook.com/events/854978047859761/. Tickets $75 each. Purchase Dinner Tickets Online at:
https://www.cftexas.org/dallas-peace-center-dinner  (Reception - 5:30 pm, Dinner 7 pm, Double Tree Hotel-Dallas Campbell Centre, 8250 N Central Expressway at Caruth Haven exit, Dallas 75206)

Friday, December 5:

Reception for Brandon Birmingham -- Judge-elect, 292nd Judicial District Court. Beer Food Fun. (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Barley House, 5612 SMU Blvd., Dallas 75206)

A Night To Remember -- Please bring one child's toy for entry. Holiday cocktail attire. Hosts: Domingo Garcia, PC; Miller Weisbrod, LLP; West & Associates, LLP. Please reply by email to MGarza AT dgley.com or 214-941-8300 by November 28. (7 PM, Omni Dallas Hotel Dallas Ballroom, 555 S. Lamar St., Dallas 75202)

Saturday, December 6:

Dallas Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- Hosted by LULAC Chapter 102. (9 AM, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas 75208)

Park Cities Central Dallas Democrats -- Join us on December 6, 2014, to hear Linda Ender, AGE Director , The Senior Source, who will be speaking to us on issues for Seniors in Dallas, including City of Dallas Budget allocations in terms of services and programs for the elderly as well as advocacy efforts in the upcoming Texas Legislative Session of 2015. (10:30 AM-12:00 PM, 1st Saturday of the month, University Park Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, University Park 75225)

North Dallas Texas Democratic Women Holiday Party -- Silent Auction. Bring a food dish and a toy for charity. More details and RSVP at www.ndtdw.com. (6 PM, 17201 Hidden Glen Dr., Dallas 75248)

Monday, December 8:

Metrocrest Democrats -- (7 PM, NewNew Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd.[at Marsh Ln.], Addison 75001)

Tuesday, December 9:

Dallas County Young Democrats -- (6:30 pm, Sunset Lounge, 3030 Ross Ave., Dallas 75204)

Irving Democratic Club -- (7 PM, Senter Park East, 228 Chamberlain,  Irving) 

Dallas Drinking Liberally -- (7:30 pm, Uptown Pub, 3605 McKinney Ave, Dallas)

Wednesday, December 10:

DCDP Jingle Bells Bash 2014 -- See article above. (6:30 - 8:30 PM, Stoneleigh P, 2926 Maple Avenue, Dallas)

Thursday, December 11:

Preston Hollow Democrats 2nd Annual Holiday Party -- (6:30 - 10 PM, at Four Seasons Decorations, 139 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas 75207)

Saturday, December 13:

2014 Campaign Thank You Celebration -- See article above. (10 AM - 3 PM, 5731 Swiss Ave., Dallas 75214)

Tuesday, December 16:

Dallas County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting -- (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, CWA Union Hall, 1408 N Washington Ave., Dallas 75204)

Thursday, December 18:

2nd Annual Blankets for the Needy Reception -- The 162nd Civil District Court staff and Judge Phyllis Lister Brown ask for donations of new or gently used blankets to be dropped off at the court from Nov. 17 through Dec. 18th. (Noon, 162nd Dist. Court, 7th Floor, George Allen Courthouse, 600 Commerce St., Dallas 75202)

Thursday, January 1, 2015:

New Year's Day Swearing-In Ceremony -- See article above. (10 AM - Noon, Hyatt Regency Dallas, 300 Reunion Blvd E, Dallas 75207 )
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Contact:
Dallas County Democratic Party
4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas TX 75223
Phone: 214-821-8331     Fax: 214-821-0995
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