Calendar History
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MAY 2024
5/11 - Progressive Caucus meeting - exciting updates from the labor movement with Ty Dragoo, CD2 Vice Chair and Delegate to the DNC, Austin Stapleton (D) of Pittsburg Kansas in Crawford County and Senate District 13 candidate, and Chris Courtwright, Economist and Tax Wizard of Kansas. To watch the recorded video and for other resources or future meetings, contact Melinda.
5/15 Wed, 5/16 Thur, and 5/23 Thurs - KDP VoteBuilder Training, beginning, intermediate and advanced. Register NOW at https://kansasdems.org/
5/25, Sat - KDP State General Committee Meeting Hyatt Wichita: 11am Credentialing and Noon Meeting
5/29 Wed - Congressional District #1 Big First Zoom 7 pm. Contact Melinda (above) for Zoom info
5/30 Thur, Ford County Candidate Meet and Greet - Many Candidates. Time 5:30-7:30pm at the I Don’t Care Family Restaurant and Sports Bar, 1510 W Spruce St, Dodge City, KS 67801. Hosted by the Ford County Dems.
5/30 Thur, Geary County Dems Meeting at 6 pm. 602 N Washington St Junction City. Guest Speaker will be Melinda Lavon, Topic: “We’re protecting the NO Vote in 2024!”
JUNE 2024
6/3, Mon - Candidate Filing Deadline, Noon
6/3, Mon - Filing Day Celebration in Overland Park. From 6-9 pm at SERV Outdoor Patio, 9051 Metcalf. Free to attend, Donations Appreciated - make at actblue.com/donate/servjune3. Hosted by Johnson Co Democrats, CD3 and the KDP. See more at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/YiwwCqdhFZhvb3Rj/
6/3, Mon - Candidate Kickoff in Wichita, 6-9 pm at Chicken and Pickle, 1240 N Greenwich Rd, 67206. Sponsored by Sedgwick Co Democrats
6/8, Sat - Progressive Caucus meeting, on Zoom. We will again have speakers sharing information. contact Melinda. to register for meeting and get Zoom link.
6/10, Mon - Ice Cream Social & Candidates, in Wichita. By Sedgwick Co Grassroots Dems - 6:30 pm start with mingling, 7 pm business meeting, 7:15 candidates speak. Text to RSVP. Sundaies for a $2 each contribution. Location at West Douglass Park on Douglas in Wichita, across from SEIU Hall
6/17, Mon - Cider and Bingo Bash in Wichita. 6-8 pm. At White Crow Cider Co, 1236 E Waterman, Wichita, KS 67211. Sponsored by Sedgwick Co Grassroots Dems. Cash Cider Bar and Bingo cards. Advance tickets requested, call 316-290-9345 for more info.
6/18, Tues - POTLUCK PICNIC WITH THE CANDIDATES in Manhattan. 5- 7 pm at Fairmont Park, 125 Messenger Road, Manhattan, on the South side of the river off of KS-18 E. Hamburgers and buns, and beverages will be provided, guests are asked to bring a side dish and lawn chairs. Paul BUSKIRK has been invited along with candidates from Riley County. More details at rileycountydemocrats.org
6/23, Sun - Sedgwick Co Democratic Party Annual Fundraiser, in Wichita. 2-5 pm. Located at the EAST Artichoke, 29th and Rock Road. Live Music by Wichita's own Harrison Steel, burgers and hot dogs on the 'chokes new patio. Pre-register and purchase tickets for $30 - Google Sedgwick Co Central Committee for more info.
6/26/24, Wed - Reno County June Meeting, 6:30 pm in Hutchinson. At Shears Technology Center at HCCC. Will meet and greet candidates. For more information, https://www.renocountydems.com/new-events
6/27, Thur - Chautauqua Co Dems Host Fundraiser in Sedan, 5:30 pm. Enjoy BBQ. Meet Esau Freeman and selected nearby State candidates. See Details
6/27 Thurs- Candidate Abound! - in Parsons. 5:30 pm Join Labette Co Dems for a Meet & Great plus Low Country Boil & Burgers. Located at Stone Shelter House, Heacock & Grand Blvd. Invited candidates include Matt Kleinmann and Nancy Boyda, running for US house seat, along with other local candidates. Will be done in time for the debate, but also have a TV for those that want to stay. See detailed post for a Wi-Fi option, weather permitting. For more information, check out Event Post on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/events/434986149499182
6/27 Thur. Jess Piper and Blue Missouri Online Meeting Focused on Christian Nationalism and Challenging Religious Privilege. 6 pm on Zoom (registration required). Featuring gests Andrew Seidel and Elad Gross. Andrew is an author and attorney who’s dedicated his career to challenging religious privilege and battling Christian Nationalism. He speaks and writes extensively about religious freedom; and has been profiled by BBC News, Buzzfeed, International Business Times, and more. Elad is a lifelong Missourian who is running to be Missouri's next Attorney General. As a constitutional and civil rights attorney, he often represents Missourians harmed by our government; he has successfully defended Missouri's Sunshine Law at our state Supreme Court, stopped our state government from persecuting whistleblowers, protected workers' rights on the job, and secured the release of innocent Missourians from illegal jailings. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldeCorTsqEtcZXSX6JeGvB_xly_I2eDpw#/registration
6/27 Thur, 8 pm Central - Watch the CNN Presidential Debate. President Joe Biden vs. the convicted felon. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-to-watch-the-1st-biden-trump-presidential-debate
JULY 2024
7/4/24, Thur - Independence Day Parade in Hutchinson. 10:00 AM. Celebrate another Independence Day at the annual Patriots Parade! The parade path is on Main Street from B to 12th Avenues. For more information, https://www.renocountydems.com/new-events
7/9, Tues - Ellis County Democrats Meet the Candidates. 6 pm at the Venue in Hays. Featuring Joseph Lantz for State Rep 111, Ellace Henderson for State Rep 110, and Laura Allen for Ellis County Clerk. For more details visit https://www.harvestblue.org/newsroom/ellis-co-meet-and-greet
7/11, Thur - Reno Dems do Community Service Project with Circles Reno County. 5 pm. At Trinity - United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. Any members wishing to volunteer may contact us. “Circles Reno County is a community initiative to assist families with limited resources and empower them to better their circumstances.“ For more information,https://www.renocountydems.com/new-events
7/13, Sat - Shawnee Co Democratic Primaries Candidate Forum, Topeka. 5-6:30 pm. Hosted by the African American Democratic Caucus of Shawnee County, in partnership with NAACP Chapter 4042 and Shawnee Democrat Offices. This engaging event will feature candidates running for the Senate 19 and House 58 seats in the upcoming primary elections. Meet the candidates, ask them questions, and learn more about their platforms before you cast your vote on Tuesday, August 6. The Shawnee County Election Office will also be on-site to register voters. Held at Harvest Church, 3200 SE Indiana Ave, Topeka, KS 66605. For more information, email africanamericancaucuss@gmail.com or visit Facebook Invite at https://www.facebook.com/events/438407982497052
7/17, Wed - 1st Day of Advance Voting
7/18/24, Thur. 3rd Thursdays in Downtown Hutchinson. Come enjoy community and fun. Reno County Dems will have a table located somewhere down Main Street. For more information, https://www.renocountydems.com/new-events
7/21/24, Sun - Ice Cream Social Fundraiser in Hutchinson. 2pm. Join Reno County Democrats for this annual tradition. Event will be held at the South Hutchinson Community Building. Volunteers needed. For more information,https://www.renocountydems.com/new-events
7/25 thru 7/29 (Thu-Mon) - Riley County Fair in Manhattan. Volunteers for the Riley Co Dems Booths needed each evening. Use contact page at www.rileycountydemocrats.org to sign-up or for more information
7/25/24, Thu - Fundraising Dinner for Lawrence Moreno, Winfield. 6-8 pm. Hosted by former Rep. Ed Trimmer, Mary Brewer, and Pam Moore for Moreno, candidate for Ks Senate 32. Held at Community Center at Baden Square, 700 Gary Street, Winfield, KS 67156. For the full invitation on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/995075751831422?ref=newsfeed. RSVP and tickets from https://secure.actblue.com/donate/moreno-for-kansas-fundraiser1 or here
7/26 Fri - Warner Moore Luncheon at the Candle Club in Wichita. 11:15 am to 12:30 pm. Join area Democrats every 4th Friday for networking and information that impacts our community and state. Hosted by Sedgwick Co Dems at the Candle Club, 6135 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS 67208. You may order lunch. Please pre-register at the Sedgwick Co Dems main event page, visit https://www.sedgwickcountydemocrats.com/copy-of-events
7/30, Tues - Last Day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot
AUG 2024
8/3, Sat - 2024 Emancipation Day Parade in Hutchinson. 10 am. Come celebrate Emancipation Day with us, in Hutchinson's Annual Celebrations! Starts in downtown Hutchinson. For more information, https://www.renocountydems.com/new-events
8/5, Mon - In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m.
8/6, Tue - Election Day - Kansas Primary. All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by August 9.
8/8 Thu, Riley Co Dems Social with Back-to-School Supplies Drive, in Manhattan. 5-7 pm. Planned meeting at Powercat Grill, 3011 Anderson Ave. Confirm closer to the date by visiting Riley County Dems at www.rileycountydemocrats.org
8/15/24, Thur - 3rd Thursdays in Downtown Hutchinson. Come enjoy community and fun. Reno County Dems will have a table located somewhere down Main Street. For more information, https://www.renocountydems.com/new-events
Aug 19-22, Mon-Thur - Democratic National Convention, Chicago
SEPT 2024
9/17, Tue - Riley Co Dems Volunteer Training & General Meeting, in Manhattan. 5:30 pm. General Meeting theme "Vote for Democracy" Confirm details closer to the date by visiting Riley County Dems at www.rileycountydemocrats.org
OCT 2024
10/15, Tues - Deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information to participate in the 2024 General Election.
10/16, Wed - First day of advance voting for the 2024 General Election. Advance ballots by mail are transmitted. In-person advance voting may begin. Check with your county election officer for specific times and locations.
10/29, Tues - Last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.
NOV 2024
11/4, Tues - In-person advance voting ends at 12:00 p.m.
11/5, Tues - GENERAL ELECTION. All advance ballots by mail must be postmarked by Election Day and received by November 8.
11/21, Thur - Thomas Co Democrats and Friends hold online reorganization meeting. starts at 7PM. Contact Connie for the Zoom Link. Also, guest speaker Bill H of Food & Farm Caucus to provide some positive thoughts.
DEC 2024
12/7 Sat - Sedgwick County Democratic Party 2024 Holiday Party at Reverie Coffee Roasters in Wichita. 7-10 pm. Dinner buffet and evening of jazz. For more information https://sedgwickcountydemocrats.com/so/c6PDvAn0r
12/11 Wed - Riley Co Dems Social & Toy Drive, 6-8 pm at Powercat Sports Grill, 3011 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS 66503. Light up a child's world with the gift of a toy or book
12/19 Thur - Thomas County (Colby area) Democrats and Friends monthly meeting - via Zoom from 7-8 pm. Program on Immigration issues with guest speaker Michael Feltman, an immigration lawyer from Cimmaron. Contact Connie or Tim for Zoom info. Also some planning for the future, and this will be the beginning of our regular Third Thursday meeting series.
Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas
JAN 2025
1/6, Mon - Vice President Kamala Harris will preside over the certification of the 2024 election. Like all VP predecessors before her, she will do her duty. Unlike her predecessor in 2021, she faces no pressure to break the law, and no mob or angry boss demands it.
1/16, Thur - Marshall Co Democrats monthly meeting. 7pm at Marysville City Hall public room. Contact Jim for more info.
1/18, Sat - Big First CD1 Committee will officially reorganize (i.e. elect new officers and delegates). Online meeting via Zoom with check-in and credentialing starting at 1:30 pm and business meeting at 2 pm. To pre-register and get the Zoom link, contact Melinda or watch for your CD1 email if already active.
1/18, Sat - CD2 holds reorganization meeting.
1/20, Monday - Presidential Inauguration, Washington DC. Thank you President Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for 4 years of outstanding service. Our values and work will endure.
1/25, Sat - CD4 holds reorganization meeting in Wichita. CD3 holds reorganization in the Kansas City metro area.