Upcoming Events

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If you are hosting or know about an event that would be of interest to Charlottesville Democrats please write to us at events@cvilledems.org and let us know.

Ongoing Events

Monthly Democratic Breakfast

This gathering takes place on the third Saturday of each month at 9:30a.m. and is usually held at the JABA building on Hillsdale Drive. Pay what you can.

Left of Center Monthly Forum

Held the first Tuesday of every month. See the Left of Center website for details.

University Democrats (UDems) weekly meeting

Wednesdays at 6 pm in Room 108 of Clark Hall

Drinking Liberally

Every Thursday from 6pm on at South Street Brewery. See the Drinking Liberally website for details.

Saturday, March 13, 2-4pm
WHAT: Perriello campaign office opening party
Refreshments will be served. Come and meet Tom's campaign staff, see the new office and sign up to volunteer. Campaigns need people but they also require some stuff to get the job done so here is a campaign office wish list for your consideration:
- Coffee maker
- Desks
- Chairs
- Large conference table
- Telephones
- File cabinets
- Bookshelves
- Minifridge
- Microwave
- Surge Protectors
- Soda
- Bottled Water
- Snacks
- Video Camera
- Wireless Router
- Shredder
- Computer for volunteer data entry
- Trash cans
WHERE: The office is located at 2250 Old Ivy Road.
Saturday, March 20, 9:30am
WHAT: Monthly Democratic Breakfast: THE LANGUAGE OF POLITICS: HOW CANDIDATES AND LEADERS USE PSYCHOLOGY TO WIN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF VOTERS
We have long understood that voters often respond to appeals that touch them emotionally. Political leaders employ various phrases and words that excite the emotions of audiences, stirring those constituents to support the appeals of those leaders. In short, political strategists turn to psychology (and allied fields in the social sciences) to “work” the voters.
Author and retired history professor Robert Toplin will lead the discussion.
WHERE: JABA, Hillsdale Drive.
Saturday, March 20, 7pm
WHAT: 2010 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
More information about the Jefferson-Jackson Weekend, including speakers, hotels, transportation, trainings and other events will be posted to our Jefferson-Jackson Weekend webpage as it becomes available.
Click here to buy tickets for this event.
WHERE: Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third Street, Richmond, Virginia
Saturday, March 27
"Citizens United for Tom" house parties
Congressman Perriello's campaign will be a grass-roots effort built on small donors and the work of many volunteers. While the Supreme Court has paved the way for huge sums from corporations to flood our political system, and his opponents raise millions from lobbyists, Tom is running a people-powered grass roots campaign. When the money floods the airways, Tom's neighbor-to-neighbor campaign is going to break through the corporate clutter and bring his message directly to the homes of voters throughout the district. Kick-off date for this effort is Saturday, March 27 and we would like to have at least one house party in each city precinct. Please contact Leslie Welsh (leslie.h.welsh@gmail.com) for more information and volunteer to host a party.
Sunday, April 18, 5-6:30pm
Perriello fundraiser
Mark your calendars for a fundraiser for Tom Perriello's re-election campaign. There will be live music, good food, great Dems and, best of all, Tom! For more information contact deputy finance director Ashleigh Crocker, ashleigh@perrielloforcongress.com or 434-548-0508.
WHERE: City Space in the Community Design Center, 100 5th St. NE.
HOW MUCH: Admission will be $50. Sponsorships are $250, $500 and $1000.