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Message from the Chair
Editor's note: Two additional Community Events have been added.
We canceled the 2013 picnic last week because of the 2013 floods and we won't be rescheduling it. We did pick up the mums from Fort Collins Nursery before the river rose and are hosting a smaller event. Please stop by Dian's front porch this Saturday for this traditional burst of color. Enjoy a traditional picnic beverage, if not the traditional picnic. 4:30 to 6:30, Saturday, September 21st, please see the details below.
On September 28th, a few of Larimer County's finest Democrats will be hosting a reception for Joe Neguse, in support of his 2014 campaign for Colorado Secretary of State. This would be an excellent opportunity to learn about Joe's plans to halt voter suppression in Colorado and bring transparency back to our elections. The details are posted below.
--William Russell
"In so many ways, the history of our part of the nation, the West, has been a story of water, but now that very resource ... is writing a new chapter in our history as it runs uncontrolled over every road, field and structure in its path. That's why I'm gonna fight in this Congress for full federal support of the recovery and rebuilding effort. I am confident that this support will be there, just as it was for so many others in their time of need."
--Senator Mark Udall
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 Party News
Saturday, September 21
Mums and Margaritas
Please stop by Dian Sparling's front porch this Saturday afternoon for a beverage and a mum. Dian's traditional fund raising effort was rescued before the river took the nursery and is waiting for you at the site of our canceled picnic.
Date and Time: Saturday, September 21, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: 324 Jackson Ave, Fort Collins
Suggested Donation: $20
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Campaign News
Thursday, September 19:
Colorado Commits to Kids Grand Opening
Colorado Commits to Kids is holding the grand opening of its Fort Collins field office on Thursday the 19th of September at 6:30pm at 237 Linden street by Cazzola's pizza in downtown Fort Collins. We hope you can join us at this exciting event to learn about Amendment 66 and the campaign to recommit to our public school system here in Colorado. With the election in under two months away this event will be a great time for members of our community who are concerned about public education to come together and take action for quality schools, listen to great speakers, and all while having a great time! Date & Time: Thursday, September 19, 6:30 pm Location: Colorado Commits to Kids Office, 237 Linden Street, Fort Collins Contact: Adam Estroff 720-560-8731
Saturday, September 28:
Reception for Joe Neguse at Avogadro's Number
Please join Jeni Arndt, Bob Bacon and Bev Schmitt, Senator John Kefalas, Representative Joann Ginal, the Honorable Betsy Markey and Jim Kelly, William Russell, Paul Schnaitter, Anne Wilseck and Gary Wockner (host committee in formation) for a reception and conversation with Regent Joe Nugese, candidate for Colorado Secretary of State. Date and Time: Saturday, September 28, 5:00 - 7:00 pm Location: Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins Suggested Contribution: Hosts: $250, Guest: $100; donate online at https://secure.actblue.com/page/ftcollinscolo
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Community News
Saturday, September 21: Community Conversation with Senator KefalasSenator John Kefalas will hold a Community Conversation on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Ft. Collins Coffeehouse, which is located at 3761 S. Mason St., Ft. Collins, CO. Citizens are encouraged to attend and engage in a robust dialogue, ask questions and share input. All of his Community Conversations are free, nonpartisan and open to the public. Date & Time: Saturday, September 21, 9:00 - 10:30 am Location: Ft. Collins Coffehouse, 3761 S. Mason, Fort Collins Monday, September 23: What Happened to Equal Rights in the 2012-13 Roberts Court? The League of Women Voters of Larimer County presents a talk and discussion by Prof. Courtenay Daum, Department of Political Science, CSU, on the three recent decisions by the Supreme Court on Equal Rights: striking down Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act; striking down part of the Defense of Marriage Act; and letting stand the University of Texas affirmative action program but with certain restraints.A period of questions and discussion will follow the talk. Date & Time: Monday, September 23, 7:00 pm Location: Coloradoan Meeting Room, 1300 Riverside Ave., Fort Collins Saturday, September 28:
Sen. Kefalas, Rep. Fischer and Rep Ginal Host Community Issue Forum: Developing the Colorado Water Plan: Ensuring Public Interests Have a Voice in Planning Colorado's Water Future
Senator John Kefalas will co-host a Community Issue Forum, "Developing the Colorado Water Plan: Ensuring Public Interests have a Voice in Planning Colorado's Water Future" with Representatives Randy Fischer and Joann Ginal on Saturday, September 28, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the Old Town Library -- Community Room 1 (201 Peterson Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524).
Guest speakers will include: John Stulp, Special Policy Advisor to the Governor for Water; Mark Easter, Save the Poudre Board of Directors; Reagan Waskom, Ph.D., Director of the Colorado Water Institute; Robert Sakata, Brighton farmer; and Drew Peternell, Colorado Director for Trout Unlimited. All members of the public are encouraged to attend and engage in a robust dialogue, ask questions and share input. All Community Issue Forums are free, nonpartisan and open to the public.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 28, 2013 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: The Old Town Library - Community Room 1: 201 Peterson St., Ft. Collins
Sunday, September 29
PrideFest @ Avo's
Come celebrate the Fort Collins LGBT Community with another round of Pride! We're bringing live acts, DJs and a little comedy to Avogadro's Number in the heart of the Fort Collin's LGBT Community.
Doors open at 6 pm. Entertainment starts at 7 pm with GLITTER Drag Cabaret hosted by Alanna Filipina, followed by Jill Brzezicki at 8 pm and Dj Mandy Lix and Adam Patzer at 9 pm.
Date & Time: September 29, 6:00 - 10:00 pm
Location: Avogadro's Number, 605 S. Mason St., Fort Collins
For more info, visit: http://www.glbtcolorado.org/events/pridefest-at-avos/
Sunday, October 6:
Learn About the New Colorado Health Care Exchange Representatives from the Health District for Northern Larimer County will explain how the marketplace exchange, "Connect for Health Colorado," will work. People may register to get health insurance through the exchange beginning October 1, with coverage to begin January 1, 2014.
The program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Larimer County and the Health Care Action Team of Foothills Unitarian Church.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 6, 1:00 pm
Location: Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave, Fort Collins
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Regular Meetings
Larimer County Democrats Monthly Meeting
Monthly business meeting. All are welcome!
Date & Time: Third Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location: Larimer County Democrats Office, 606 S. Mason Street, Fort Collins
Email Secretary@LarimerDems.org for questions or more information.
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Contact Us
Visit www.larimerdems.org/officers.html for a full list of Larimer County Democrats elected leaders and committee chairs.
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Newsletter Submission Information
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