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Dallas County Democratic Party
Weekly Roundup            
Democratic news from Dallas County 
 and beyond. 
Monday November 30 2015   
Filing And Holiday Parties
     
The Dallas County Democratic Party and lots of Democratic clubs and organizations are having parties to celebrate the holidays. We've tried to color them green on the calendar below. No doubt there are others we missed. Email to Roundup AT DallasDemocrats.org and we'll add them next week.

Please note that the DCDP is holding two parties in December. (Yes, that is DCDP Chair Carol Donovan at right with our new Democratic Donkey pinata.) On the last day for filing, Monday, December 14, we'll have a Filing Fiesta Party at the DCDP office after filing ends at 6 PM, with the party beginning at 6:30.

Then two days later, on Wednesday, December 16, we'll be drawing for order on the Primary ballot for contested races, and we'll have a DCDP Holiday Party at the same time at the CWA Hall, 1408 North Washington at Bryan, starting at 6:30 PM. All Democrats are welcome. See you there! 

Filing Continues for Public Office and for Precinct Chairs in the 2016 Primary  
 
Filing for candidates for Precinct Chair for the 2016 Democratic Primary began on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Candidates for public office began filing on Saturday, November 14, 2014. Filing ends for candidates for both Precinct Chair and for public office on Monday, December 14, 2015, and is set by law to end at 6 PM.

Note to Precinct Chairs and candidates for Precinct Chair:  
the current term will end twenty days after the 2016 Primary Runoff. If you want to be elected to the next two-year term, you will need to file for the Primary ballot. You can find a link to the form and more information about Precinct Chairs at this page:

Find more information about running for public office and links to forms for filing for the primary, filing of campaign treasurers, filing fees, and to the petition forms that candidates can get voters to sign to get on the primary ballot in order to avoid paying filing fees), at  http://www.dallasdemocrats.org/elections/election-facts.html

Who Has Applied To Be On The Primary Ballot?
   
As of now, 23 candidates for public office have filed for the 2016 Democratic Primary ballot here. Their applications become officially filed when the County Chair, Carol Donovan, signs off on them as valid; as of now, all of those are official. We have been posting unofficial listings as they happen on the DCDP Twitter page, and also (with known links) at http://stoutdemblog.blogspot.com/
Once signed, they are posted to the Secretary of State's website at: https://webservices.sos.state.tx.us/candidate-filing/cf-report.aspx

 
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, September 15:

Filing began for Precinct Chairs for 2016 Primary. (9 AM - 5:30 PM, Mon-Fri, DCDP office, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas 75223)

Saturday, November 14:

Filing began for public office for 2016 Primary. (9 AM - 5:30 PM, Mon-Fri, DCDP office, 4209 Parry at Fletcher, Dallas 75223)

Monday, November 30:

Victoria Neave Mesquite Meet & Greet & Voter Registration Drive --
Free Beer & Wings! Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1313515632152643/ (5:30 pm, Buffalo Wild Wings, 3900 Pavillion Court, Mesquite 75150)


Reception for Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel -- Dallas County Precinct 1. Complimentary Appetizers & Beverages. RSVP by email to TheresaDanielForCommissioner AT gmail.com. (6:00 - 7:30 p.m., 5230 Lobello Drive, Dallas 75229)


Tuesday, December 1:

Holiday Fundraiser for Dallas County Democratic Party County Chair Carol Donovan -- Valet available. (5:30 PM, Home of Hon. Harryette and Dr. Jack Ehrhardt, 5731 Swiss Avenue, Dallas)

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

Thursday, December 3:

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Annual Peace & Justice Awards Dinner -- Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson will be awarded a special recognition by the Dallas Peace and Justice Center for her priority in promoting peacemaking. More info on line at http://dpjc.org/event/awards-dinner/ ($75, DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, 8250 N. Central Expressway, Dallas)


State Representative Roberto R. Alonzo Kickoff and Birthday Celebration -- (6:00 pm, JD's BBQ and Grill, 305 Centre at Jefferson Blvd., Dallas 75208)


Friday, December 4:

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

Saturday, December 5:

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 --
Hosted by LULAC Chapter 102. (9:00 am, El Ranchito Restaurant, 610 W Jefferson Blvd., Dallas 75208)

Park Cities Central Dallas Dems -- University of North Texas Professor Adam Briggle, leader of the Frack Free Denton campaign and author of A Field Philosopher's Guide to Fracking, will speak on the attempt to ban fracking in Denton, the backlash represented by HB40, and where we are now with the attack on local control in Texas.  (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 1st Saturday of the month, at the University Park Library, 8383 Preston Center Plaza, Suite 200, University Park 75225)

Reception for Barbara Mallory Caraway for Congress --
Holiday Extravaganza of Songs and Poetry Fundraiser. Tickets $125. Sponsorships $250 - $2700. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/977942122270080/ (5:45 PM, African American Museum of Dallas, 3536 Grand Ave, Dallas 75210)

North Dallas Texas Democratic Women Holiday Party -- Bring a dish to share.  Bring a unwrapped toy, to contribute to the Toys for Tots. NDTDW will provide the meat and vegetarian main course and beverages, and we ask that you or your group bring a dish based upon the FIRST LETTER of your LAST NAME. A - F = Dessert G - L = Vegetable or Starch Side Dish M - R = Appetizers S - Z = Salad. We will be featuring our ever popular Silent Auction which will feed our coffers to help our 2016 candidates. Be prepared to buy your Christmas Gifts. If you have items you wish to donate to the auction, please contact Lenna Webb at 972-732-7712 or email to msnilknarf22 AT att.net. (6:00 pm, 17201 Hidden Glen Dr, Dallas)

Monday, December 7:

Musical Reception for the Reelection of Commissioner Dr. Theresa Daniel -- Live music. All contributions welcome. (6 PM to 8 pm, NOTE CORRECTED LOCATION: Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave, Dallas 75214)

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

Stonewall Democrats Annual Holiday Party --
We will be presenting our Annual Awards at the Party as well as giving any Judges who participated when the Obergerfell decision was handed down a chance to briefly speak to us about their experience on that day. (7 - 9 PM, Round-Up Saloon, 3912 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas 75219)

Tuesday, December 8:

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

Holiday Reception for Judge Ken Molberg -- 95th Civil District Court. Complimentary Beverages & Appetizers. RSVP by email to judgemolberg AT gmail.com. Donate online  https://plasso.co/s/3gCqpDRWf2 (6 - 8 PM, 3114 St. John's Drive, Dallas)

Dallas County Young Democrats -- (6:30 pm, Sue Ellens, 3903 Cedar Springs Rd, Dallas 75219)

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)

Thursday, December 10:

Reception & Fundraiser for Dallas County Tax Assessor/Collector John R. Ames -- RSVP to ReelectJohnAmes AT gmail.com.  (5:30 - 7:00 PM, Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect Ave., Dallas 75214)

Preston Hollow Democrats Holiday Party -- Catering by Wendy Krispin plus beer and wine. Live jazz by the Mac 7 Combo. (6:30 - 10 PM, Four Seasons Decorationns, 139 Turtle Creek Blvd., Dallas 75207)

Saturday, December 12:

Dallas County East Democrats Holiday Party -- (7:00 pm, Joe's Crab Shack, 1340 N. Peachtree Road, Mesquite 75149)

Monday, December 14:

Filing ends for 2016 Primary for public office and Precinct Chairs
-- The deadline is set by law for 6 PM. (9 AM - 6 PM, DCDP office, 4209 Parry Avenue at Fletcher, Dallas 75223)

DCDP Filing Fiesta Party -- (6:30 pm, DCDP Office, 4209 Parry Avenue at Fletcher, Dallas 75223)

Wednesday, December 16:

DCDP Holiday Party and Ballot Drawing -- Candidates or their representatives, Precinct Chairs, and all Democrats welcome to draw for ballot order in contested races in the 2016 Primary. (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, CWA Hall, 1408 N. Washington Ave. at Bryan, Dallas) 

Thursday, December 17:

Memorial service for Pat Tharp -- (3 pm, in the Sanctuary, First Unitarian Church of Dallas - 4015 Normandy Avenue, Dallas 75205)

Rowlett Democratic Club Holiday Party -- Good food, Grab bag, party favors, singing, and much more! Please bring an unwrapped toy for the Rowlett Police Toy Drive and/or food staples for the First Christian Church Food Pantry (6:30pm, Dos Chavos Mexican Restaurant, 3532 Lakeview Prkwy, Rowlett)

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

Contact:
Dallas County Democratic Party
Carol Donovan, County Chair
4209 Parry Avenue, Dallas TX 75223
Phone: 214-821-8331     Fax: 214-821-0995
Website:  www.dallasdemocrats.org
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/DallasDemocrats
Twitter:  twitter.com/dallasdemocrats
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