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Tuesday Dec 9 2014   
TOMORROW: JOIN US FOR 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.

Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/561005467366078/

DCDP WINTER HOLIDAY COLLECTION    

We've got the perfect holiday gifts for the Democrat(s) in your life. All items are on sale right now, so shop our Winter Holiday Collection online and get it in time for the holidays.

 

Winter Holiday Collection: http://dallasdemocrats.org/docs/store.html 


Still Time For Toys for Tots  

We're currently accepting new and unused toys for our Toys for Tots drive. Toys can be dropped off at the DCDP office Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 4209 Parry Ave., Dallas, TX 75223 up until close of business on December 12th.  

 

You can also bring a new and unused toy to our Jingle Bell Bash on December 10th.

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/

Thank you to our generous donors who make this event possible: Hon. Rafael Anch�a, Lisa Blue Baron, Judge-Elect Brandon Birmingham, David Bradley, Hon. Mary Brown, Hon. Tena Callahan, Hon. Carl Ginsberg, Hon. Mark Greenberg, Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson, the Lake Highlands/White Rock Democrats, Modjarrad & Associates PC, Judge-Elect Nancy Mulder, Hon. Doug Skemp, Hon. Ken Tapscott, Hon. Brenda Hull Thompson, Hon. Jeff Tillotson, Hon. Emily Tobolowsky, Hon. Tina Yoo-Clinton.

(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, December 9:

Senator Royce West Fundraiser -- Contribute online at  http://royce-west.org/donate/ (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m, African American Museum of Dallas, 3536 Grand Avenue, Dallas 75210)

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

Drinking Liberally - Lewisville -- (6:30 PM, Tierneys Cafe and Tavern, 208 E Main St., Lewisville 75077)

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. New unwrapped toys are welcome for our Toys for Tots donation. Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/561005467366078/ (6:30 - 8:30 PM, Stoneleigh P, 2926 Maple Avenue, Dallas)

Thursday, December 11:

Celebration and Fundraising Event for Judge-Elect Jennifer Bennett -- 265th District Court. RSVP:  Drew Campbell at 214-850-9395 / Byron Campbell at 214-213-3443. (5 - 7 PM, 6th Street Bar Uptown, 3005 Routh Street [across the street from Primebar], Dallas)




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

Coppell Drinking Liberally -- (6:30 PM, Esparza's Restaurante Mexicano [formerly Guero's], 817 South MacArthur Blvd #125 at Beltline, Coppell)

Garland Area Democratic Club -- (7:00 pm, Garland Women's Activities Building, 713 Austin St. [at Glenbrook], downtown Garland)

Friday, December 12:

Park Cities/Central Dallas Democrats Holiday Party -- Contribution to catering cost:  $15/guest. Dress:  festively casual. The Senior Source is our club's charity for this year.  We will collect contributions to help provide services for seniors in Dallas. (6:00 pm to 8:30 pm, 3610 North Versailles Avenue, Dallas 75209)

Collin County Liberally Groups -- (6:30 PM, The Rugby House Pub, 8604 Preston Rd. ste 100, Plano 75024)

Saturday, December 13:

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

Mexican American Democrats of Texas -- Dallas CAUSA Chapter. (11 AM, 300 Centre St., Dallas 75208)

North Texas Asian Democrats Holiday Party -- RSVP to Michele Wong Krause 469-235-0000. (6 PM, 7735 Mullrany, Dallas 75248)

Denton County Democrats -- (6:30 - 9:00 p.m., Los Toreros Restaurant Wind River Ln., Suite 134 [across from the Cinemark Theatre], Denton)

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.
Individual tickets are $50. Purchase online at this page:  
http://form.jotformpro.com/form/43165359235962 (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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