Upcoming events.
SPECIAL EVENT
The Democratic Women’s Club of Alachua County
will be hosting
US Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schulz and Professor Emeritus Jon Mills
on Friday, May 2nd from 3-5 PM
at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
downtown, 419 NE 1st Street.
We will be serving appetizers and drinks.
The cost will be $25 each.
We think this will be an important gathering to hear what Democrats in Congress are planning for resistance and how our constitutional crisis can be met by the courts.
We hope that you will come and support this event.
TOWN HALL
The Democratic Executive Committee will be hosting a town hall for Kat Cammack.
April 25th from 6-8 PM
Upper Room Ministries
3575 NE 15th Street
Gainesville, 32609.
This is a large space and we hope to pack it with people who want many questions answered!
DWCAC Quarterly Meeting
DWCAC Quarterly Meeting
Dr. Steve Noll, History Professor from the University of Florida, will speak about “DEMOCRACY IN FLORIDA:
A WORK IN PROGRESS”.
Congregation B’nai Israel
3830 NW 16th Boulevard
Please click here and complete this Reservation Form and return it along with your payment to Bonnie Baker at the address indicated on the form.
DWCAC Monthly Meeting
Congregation B’nai Israel
3830 NW 16th Boulevard
Danaya Wright, UF law professor, who will be speaking on threats to higher education
Tally Days
We will be staying in the Holiday Inn ($180) and a hot breakfast will be included. We will have appointments with various legislators and will attend a session of the legislature. If you are interested, please let Doris know by emailing me at gvilledoris@hotmail.com.
Afternoon Tea & Presentation
Please join us for this fabulous afternoon tea with savory and sweet treats!
Pamelia Marshall Koons re-enactment of Fannie Lou Hamer, Civil Rights Activist, registering Black voters in the 1960’s south.
Book signing and an update on DWC's Resistance Plan for CD 3
Blue Door Cafe
Come join us for a free, potluck gathering, open to all Democrats in the county. We welcome you all. Just bring something to share.
ACDEC Office
Alachua County Democrats
Keep Alachua County Blue
Fighting together for a better, fairer future for all.
Visit https://alachuademparty.com/events for listings & registrations for all kinds of great and informative events.
DWCAC Monthly Meeting
Congregation B’nai Israel
3830 NW 16th Boulevard
Marti McGuire has been supplying us with delicious lunches and if you want to confirm lunch for the 17th, please contact her no later than 5 PM on March 15th at martimcguire@bellsouth.net
Immigration Detention: Legal Apparatus and Human Impact (Hosted by the Hispanic Caucus)
The Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida - Alachua County Chapter invites you to join us on Tuesday, March 11th to hear two experts discuss current immigration issues. Juan P. Caballero, Director of the Immigration Clinic at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law joins Verónica Robleto, Director of the Rural Women's Health Project to share their knowledge and experiences about this complex moment.
Click here to attend this event … https://www.mobilize.us/alachuadems/event/760156/
Women’s History Month Brunch
Gateway Grand Hotel
4700 NW 97th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL
Buffet Meal will be served
Keynote Speaker:
The Honorable Florida Representative
Angie Nixon
The Honorable Yvonne Hayes Hinson
Shares her 3 Wishes for Florida
Celebrating our Black History
Gainesville Cotton Club: 837 S.E. 7th Avenue, Gainesville, FL
Join us for a celebration of our local Black politicians and history in Alachua County! There will be performances and light refreshments to wrap up Black History Month!
Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/alachuadems/event/752641/
Legislative Preview with Yvonne Hinson
Gainesville Cotton Club
837 SE 7th Avenue
Gainesville, FL
Join us for a look into the upcoming Legislative Session with our Florida House District 21 Representative, Yvonne Hayes Hinson. Formerly a Gainesville City Commissioner, Representative Hinson was just elected for her third term in the Florida House of Representatives. Learn more about the discussions planned within our state legislature this upcoming session, and how you can fight back against Republicans' extreme agenda! RSVP using the link below.
to register: https://www.mobilize.us/alachuadems/event/751675/
Blue Door Cafe
ACDEC Office: 901 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL
Come join us for a free, potluck gathering, open to all Democrats in the county. We welcome you all. Just bring something to share - a yummy dish, beverage, finger food, main dish, salad, or dessert.
Breakfast with County Commissioner Mary Alford
43rd Street Deli (Williston Rd.)
Join us for coffee and breakfast with County Commissioner, Mary Alford.
There is a limited capacity for this event, so please register!
Breakfast with the Mayor!
ACDEC Office
Join us for coffee and a light breakfast with Gainesville Mayor, Harvey Ward. Ask questions, learn more about our city government, and see what your democratic officials are doing for you!
Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/alachuadems/event/751423/
DWCAC Monthly Meeting
Our next meeting is February 17th at B’nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Avenue.
Please arrive by 11:30 AM to check in, our meeting will begin by 11:45 AM. This month we are having a special lunch of lentil & plant-based sausage soup with home baked bread prepared by our very own Dawn Burgess Krop. You can purchase lunch for $10 by contacting Marti McGuire no later than 5PM on Saturday, Feb 15th, martimcguire@bellsouth.net.
If you choose to bring your own lunch, please honor the Rabbinic law of B’nai Israel by not bringing in meat or shellfish.
Our speakers will be Vivian Filer, who will be speaking on Black History in Alachua County and the Legislative Committee, who will be discussing the upcoming Legislative Session.