Tuesday, September 29:

Dallas County Judicial Reception -- Benefiting the Dallas County Democratic Party. Complimentary Beverages & Appetizers. Complimentary Valet Parking. See article above for sponsorship information. (5:30 - 7:30 pm, Lakewood Country Club, 1912 Abrams Road, Dallas 75214)

Wednesday, October 30:

Dallas County East Democrats -- Meet the LAST Wednesday of each Month. (6 PM networking, 7 PM meeting, Martinez Restaurant, 901 Gross Rd., Mesquite)

Thursday, October 1:

An Evening in Support of Judge Phyllis Lister Brown -- (5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, Wild Salsa, 1800 Main Street, Dallas 75201)

An evening with David K. Shipler -- Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author of The Working Poor: Invisible in America and Freedom of Speech: Mightier Than the Sword. Presented by HP Kids Read. (7:30 PM, Highland Park High School Auditorium)

Friday, October 2:

Drinking Liberally Allen -- (6:30 PM, Two Rows, 711 Central Expy., Allen 75013)

Saturday, October 3:

Dallas County East Democrats Coffee Social -- (8am - 10am, Every Saturday at Panera Bread, 18641 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Mesquite 75150)

Dallas Chorizo and Menudo Community Breakfast -- (9:00 am, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas 75208)

Park Cities / Central Dallas Democrats -- John Fullinwider, Co-Founder of Mothers Against Police Brutality and award-winning educator and community organizer, will report on the work he and Collette Flanagan are doing to prevent police brutality here in Dallas.  We will also vote on an amendment to our PCCDD Constitution.  (10:30 am to 12:00 pm, University Park Public Library, 3rd floor, 8383 Preston Center Plaza Suite 200, University Park 75225)

Collin County Democrats Ann Richards Gala -- Joaquin Castro, US Congressman for the 20th District of Texas and Chief Deputy Whip for the House Democratic Leadership, will deliver the keynote speech. He will be joined on the podium by Mike Collier, Finance Co-Chair for the Texas Democratic Party. All proceeds go to support the Democratic Party of Collin County. For more information see http://www.collindemocrats.org/2015-ann-richards-dinner/ For tickets ($75) and sponsorships ($250 - $5000) see https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/annrichards (6:30 pm, Hilton Garden Inn, 705 Central Expressway S. [at Bethany], Allen 75013)

Monday, October 5:

Re-election Campaign Reception for Marc Veasey -- Suggested Contributions: $2,700 - Sponsor, $1,000 - Host, $500 - Supporter, $250 - Friend. PAC Sponsorships: $5,000 - Sponsor, $2,500 - Co-Sponsor, $1,000 - Supporter. Contact us by email to RSVP at MarcVeasey.com or by phone at (817) 446-8222. (5:30 - 7:30 pm, Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant, 2201 N. Commerce St., Fort Worth 76164)

Dallas County Tejano Democrats -- (6:30 pm, La Calle Doce Oak Cliff, 415 W 12th St., Dallas 75208)

DCDP VAN Training -- VAN Training is available to Precinct Chairs and volunteers who have access to the Voter Activation Network (VAN). Everyone who needs help as a first time VAN user or VAN refresher is urged to come! Those who are not familiar with computer use or not acclimated with newer technology are more than welcome to attend because trainers will help all users at the level they are most comfortable with. (6:30 p.m. at the Party Headquarters on 4209 Parry Ave. Dallas 75223) 

Tuesday, October 6:

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

Thursday, October 8:

State Representative Yvonne Davis Annual Fundraiser & Fashion Show -- For more information call 972.274.1627. (6:30 PM, Edison's, 1724 Cockrell Ave., Dallas 75215)

WOW Dems -- Kristin Houle of the "Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty" will speak. Kristin Houle of the "Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty" will speak at the next WOW Dems General Meeting October 8  at the  (6:30pm Meet and Greet, 6:45pm program,  Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano  Parkway, Plano 75093)


Friday, October 9:

State Representative Eric Johnson 6th Annual Texas/OU Weekend Birthday Fundraiser -- Tickets $50. Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/436092783245085/ (11:30 AM - 1 PM, Mattito's Tex-Mes, 3102 Oak Lawn, Dallas)


Fundraising Reception for Representative Toni Rose -- Tickets $50. Sponsorships $250 to $2500. For more info call  214-280-1869. (12:30 - 2 PM, Clutch Bar, 2520 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas 75201)



Grand Celebration for Senator Royce West -- Business attire. Hors d'oeuvres. RSVP by Oct. 7 to 214-9GO-WEST or email to to dlewis AT roycewest.org. (2 - 4 PM, Hilton Anatole Hotel, Wedgwood Room, Tower Entrance, 2201 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas)


Monday, October 12:

Tarrant County Democratic Party Golf Tournament -- Ramon Romero, Texas State Representative, Honorary Tournament Chair. RSVP - 817-335-8683. More info and register on line at https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/golftournament2015  (1:00 PM  -  Registration and Sign-In, 2:00 PM   -  Shotgun Start, Iron Horse Golf Club, 6200 Skylark Circle, North Richland Hills 76180)

Metrocrest Democrats -- Gracie Lewis, Judge of Criminal District Court No.3 (at right), and Dominique Collins, Judge of Criminal District Court No.  4 (below at right), are both proponents of diversion programs, Judge Lewis for Youthful Offenders and Judge Collins for Veterans.  The presence of these judges makes a difference in the lives of offenders and their families because of the diversion programs they develop and implement, and in reductions in the  overall prison population with all of the attendant costs to society. They will discuss those programs and the ramifications of the new Grand Jury selection process. (6 PM meet and mingle, 7 PM meeting, NewNew Buffet, 3822 Belt Line Rd [southeast corner of Marsh Lane and Belt Line]) 

Tuesday, October 13:

Tuesday, November 3:

Constitutional Amendment Election -- Seven proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. See ballot language and explanatory statements at http://votetexas.gov/november-3-2015-constitutional-amendment-election-explanatory-statements (7 AM - 7 PM, local precinct polling places)

Saturday, November 14:

Monday, December 14:

Tuesday, March 1, 2016:

Democratic Primary -- (7 AM - 7 PM, Local precinct polling places)

Saturday, March 19, 2016:

Senate District Conventions -- (Various locations and times)

Thursday, June 16 through Saturday, June 18, 2016:

Texas Democratic Party State Convention -- San Antonio

Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28, 2016:

Democratic National Convention -- Philadelphia