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	October 2019
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		1 Rosh Hashana Rosh Hashana September 29, 2019 - October 1, 2019 From sundown 9/29 (the evening before the first day) to nightfall 10/1 (the second day). See more details October is LGBT History Month October is LGBT History Month October 1, 2019 null http://lgbthistorymonth.com/ See more details Zone 1 monthly meeting Zone 1 monthly meeting October 1, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 351 West Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA Zone 1 monthly meeting is normally on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm – 8pm Coventry Mall Community Room 351 W. Schuylkill Road Pottstown, PA 19465 Please enter through the Food Court entrance at the back side of the mall. Plenty of parking and handicap accessible. Future dates: Zone 1 includes the townships of North Coventry, East Coventry, South Coventry, East Vincent, West Vincent, East Nantmeal, and Warwick Stephen Schur Chester County Democratic Committee Leader Zone One General Email: [email protected] Zone Website: https://www.chestercountydems.org/ Zone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChescoDemsZone1/ See more details • • •	2 PA Blue Victory Fund ‘Blue Bash’” PA Blue Victory Fund ‘Blue Bash’” October 2, 2019 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 The political party of the year. A Rollicking Fundraiser to Turn PA Blue October 2, 2019 at The Franklin Institute, 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 Philadelphia's Music Community Sounds Off On Three Stages 6 PM VIP reception, 7 PM doors open to all attendees TICKETS START AT $150 State & Local Elected Officials County-Wide Blue Slates From Bucks, Chester, Delaware, & Montgomery The 2020 election will determine the next U.S President and Pennsylvania redistricting for a decade. We have the opportunity to flip our state senate & house. Tickets & donations support 2019 candidates, grassroots organizations and the fight to win in 2020. https://www.pabluevictory.org/blue-bash See more details •	3 HB 1813, a Right to Local Self-Government--Rep. Danielle Friel Otten HB 1813, a Right to Local Self-Government--Rep. Danielle Friel Otten October 3, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 715 North Ship Road, Exton, PA 19341 Thursday Oct. 3 at 1pm at the Uwchlan Township Building, 715 North Ship Road Exton, PA 19341, Rep. Danielle Friel Otten will be holding a press event for HB 1813, a Right to Local Self-Government. HB 1813 will be an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution and will recognize the fundamental right of the people to local self-government. The legislation secures this right and the power to enact local laws that protect health, safety, and welfare and to prevent infringement of locally enacted rights. The Local Self-Government Amendment would place the rights of citizens over the interests of private corporations, empowering communities and their municipal governments to enact local laws without interference from corporations or preemption by state or federal government. https://pahouse.com/FrielOtten/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=110702 Mayor Dianne Herrin of West Chester will be attending also be speaking in support. See more details Bret Binder for Court of Common Pleas: Meet & Greet reception Bret Binder for Court of Common Pleas: Meet & Greet reception October 3, 2019 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm 803 W Market St, West Chester, PA PLEASE JOIN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CANDIDATE JUDGE BRET BINDER FOR A MEET & GREET RSVP TO MARGARET HUDGINGS AT [email protected] or 610-692-3849 Thursday, October 3 at 5 PM Judge Binder's home 803 W Market St, West Chester, PA Enjoy refreshments and drinks, meet Bret, tour house and grounds Hosted by Margaret and Jim Hudgings and Nathaniel Smith See more details Carolyn Comitta, D-156, Community Conversation Carolyn Comitta, D-156, Community Conversation October 3, 2019 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 401 E. Gay St., West Chester PA State Rep. Carolyn Comitta, D-156 will host two Community Conversations in October. Constituents are encouraged to come ready to ask questions, voice opinions and share concerns regarding state-related issues. The first Community Conversation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at West Chester Borough Hall, 401 E. Gay St., West Chester. The second Community Conversation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Hershey’s Mill Community Center, 25 Hershey’s Drive, West Chester. Comitta’s district office staff will be available at each meeting one hour prior to the event, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, to help eligible attendees apply for SEPTA Senior Key passes or assist with any other constituent services. See more details Northern Chesco Democratic Committee = zone 11 Northern Chesco Democratic Committee = zone 11 October 3, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 1158 Rapps Dam Rd., Phoenixville, PA This meeting moved fro Sept. 2 to 5. Northern Chesco Democratic Committee Meetings (= zone 11 = East Pikeland, Schuylkill, Spring City). Normally meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday eve of each month at East Pikeland Township Building (610) 933-1770. 1158 Rapps Dam Rd Phoenixville, PA 19460 more info: Charlotte Valyo [email protected], 610-935-3080 See more details OxGrove Dems (Zone 3) monthly meeting OxGrove Dems (Zone 3) monthly meeting October 3, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 280 Pennock Bridge Rd, West Grove, PA OxGrove Dems (Zone 3) monthly meeting 7 p.m., in room B137, Technical College High School, Pennocks Bridge Campus, 280 Pennock Bridge Rd., West Grove All Committee People and Committee Chairs highly encouraged to attend. All registered Democrats in Zone 3 are welcome. Zone meetings of the OxGrove Democratic Committee normally take place on the first Thursday of each month. Let Zone Leader Russ Phifer [email protected] know if you plan to come and receive the agenda. The mission of the OxGrove Democratic Committee is to recruit and elect qualified Democratic candidates and support them in advancing progressive Democratic platforms. Zone 3 represents Democratic voters in 20 precincts over 15 municipalities in Southern Chester County: Atglen (Borough), East Nottingham (Township), Elk (Township), Franklin (Township), Highland (Township), London Grove (Township), Londonderry (Township), Lower Oxford (Township), New London (Township), Oxford (Borough), Penn (Township), Upper Oxford (Township), West Fallowfield (Township), West Grove (Borough), West Nottingham (Township). WEB SITE: http://www.oxgrovedems.org/ FACEBOOK: … See more details West Chester U. College Dems West Chester U. College Dems October 3, 2019 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383 West Chester U. College Dems Every Thurs. except vacations at 7:15, Business and Public Management Center (BPMC) 116, 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383. More info: WCU College Dems president Samantha Dolin, [email protected] See more details • • • • • •	4 Unionville Community Fair Unionville Community Fair October 4, 2019 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 101 East Street Rd Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 Unionville Community Fair October 4 - 6, 2019 Fairgrounds, 101 East Street Rd Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Entertainment: 2 stages - Regional Music: Variety ?? Pay: Negotiated Per Contract Other Activities: exhibits, demonstrations, contests, kid's area Attendance: 10,000 # Food Booths: tba Food Fee: Go Pro to view # of Exhibitors: 100 Juried: yes Prize Money: na Exhib. Fee: Go Pro to view Days/Hours Open: Fri 9am‑9pm, Sat 9am‑9pm, Sun 10am‑4pm Admission: nonehttps://www.ucfair.org/events and https://www.ucfair.org/schedule See more details •	5 Unionville Community Fair Unionville Community Fair October 5, 2019 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 101 East Street Rd Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 Unionville Community Fair October 4 - 6, 2019 Fairgrounds, 101 East Street Rd Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Entertainment: 2 stages - Regional Music: Variety ?? Pay: Negotiated Per Contract Other Activities: exhibits, demonstrations, contests, kid's area Attendance: 10,000 # Food Booths: tba Food Fee: Go Pro to view # of Exhibitors: 100 Juried: yes Prize Money: na Exhib. Fee: Go Pro to view Days/Hours Open: Fri 9am‑9pm, Sat 9am‑9pm, Sun 10am‑4pm Admission: nonehttps://www.ucfair.org/events and https://www.ucfair.org/schedule See more details POSTPONED Dem Zone 5 picnic POSTPONED Dem Zone 5 picnic October 5, 2019 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Municipal Drive & G. O. Carlson Blvd. Thorndale, PA 19372 POSTPONED TILL SPRING See more details • •
6 Unionville Community Fair Unionville Community Fair October 6, 2019 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 101 East Street Rd Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 Unionville Community Fair October 4 - 6, 2019 Fairgrounds, 101 East Street Rd Kennett Square, Pa. 19348 Kennett Square, PA 19348 Entertainment: 2 stages - Regional Music: Variety ?? Pay: Negotiated Per Contract Other Activities: exhibits, demonstrations, contests, kid's area Attendance: 10,000 # Food Booths: tba Food Fee: Go Pro to view # of Exhibitors: 100 Juried: yes Prize Money: na Exhib. Fee: Go Pro to view Days/Hours Open: Fri 9am‑9pm, Sat 9am‑9pm, Sun 10am‑4pm Admission: nonehttps://www.ucfair.org/events and https://www.ucfair.org/schedule See more details Taste of Soul Tasting with local Chefs and Caterers Taste of Soul Tasting with local Chefs and Caterers October 6, 2019 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 600 E Market St., West Chester, PA 19382 Fundraiser for ChesCo Victory to support our 9 county candidates. Many of your favorite candidates will be there. Milestone Events 600 E Market St., West Chester, PA 19382 Tickets: https://secure.ngpvan.com/SaRRHcSztkmICUTE_RgGdw2 See more details "Ask The Candidates Night" hosted by Indivisible Chester County "Ask The Candidates Night" hosted by Indivisible Chester County October 6, 2019 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 342 N Pottstown Pike Suite B., Exton, Pennsylvania 19341 "Ask The Candidates Night" hosted by Indivisible Chester County Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 5 PM – 7 PM Stolen Sun 342 N Pottstown Pike Suite B., Exton, Pennsylvania 19341 On Sunday evening October 6, ICC will be assembling all of the county-wide Democratic candidates that are available for a Q and A session, and the best part is, YOU get to ask the questions! We will be streaming live from Stolen Sun in Exton from 5-7 P.M., and will be asking the candidates questions that you ask through this event page. Come on out to Stolen Sun or simply join us from your computer, either way this is an event that you won't to miss! https://www.facebook.com/events/517816892365327/ See more details • • •	7 Last day to REGISTER before the November election Last day to REGISTER before the November election October 7, 2019 Register to vote online at http://www.votespa.com Call Voter Services at 610-344-6410 for additional information. See more details PA District 167 Meet & Greet with members of Kristine Howard's office PA District 167 Meet & Greet with members of Kristine Howard's office October 7, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton PA Every Monday, 9 AM, until Dec 30 PA District 167 Meet & Greet Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton Staff from Representative Kristine Howard's office, who represents the PA 167th District, will be available every Monday to field questions and to assist with Pennsylvania state related matters. See other 167th district meet and greets at https://www.facebook.com/pg/RepKHoward/events/ You can visit her website at http://www.pahouse.com/Howard/ See more details East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) October 7, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355 The East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) normally (with some exceptions) meet on the first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at the East Whiteland Township Building, 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355. Same agenda on Oct. 21. Contact: Jerry Pyne East Whiteland Charlestown Zone 13 - Zone Leader 610-256-7963 [email protected] https://eastwhitelanddems.com/ See more details Northern Chesco Democratic Committee = zone 11 Northern Chesco Democratic Committee = zone 11 October 7, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 1158 Rapps Dam Rd., Phoenixville, PA Northern Chesco Democratic Committee Meetings (= zone 11 = East Pikeland, Schuylkill, Spring City). Normally meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday eve of each month at East Pikeland Township Building (610) 933-1770. 1158 Rapps Dam Rd Phoenixville, PA 19460 more info: Charlotte Valyo [email protected], 610-935-3080 See more details • • • •	8 Yom Kippur begins at sundown Yom Kippur begins at sundown October 8, 2019 From sundown the evening before the day of Yom Kippur to nightfall of the day of Yom Kippur. See more details Willistown/Malvern (Zone 16) Dems Meeting Willistown/Malvern (Zone 16) Dems Meeting October 8, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 1 E. First Ave, Malvern PA 7-8:30 p.m. Willistown/Malvern (Zone 16) Meeting Malvern Borough Hall, 1 E 1st Ave #3 Malvern, PA 19355 Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday More info: [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/wilmadems/ http://www.wilmadems.org/ See more details ChesCo Young Dems ChesCo Young Dems October 8, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 37 S. High St., West Chester PA Chester County Young Democrats gathering. Usually the second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. At CCDC headquarters, 37 S. High St., West Chester PA https://www.facebook.com/chescoyoungdems/ Contact: [email protected]. See more details • • •	9 Yom Kippur ends at sundown Yom Kippur ends at sundown October 9, 2019 From sundown the evening before the first day to nightfall the second day. See more details POSTPONED Western Chester County Dems (Zone 2) POSTPONED Western Chester County Dems (Zone 2) October 9, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4690 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344 Western Chester County Dems Monthly Meeting, normally 2nd Wed. @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Club Room, Long Way Home Grill & Pub, 4690 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344 Zone 2 = The boroughs of Elverson and Honey Brook, and the townships of West Nantmeal, Wallace, Honey Brook, West Caln, and West Sadsbury https://www.facebook.com/westernccdemocrats/ More info: Maria McCabe. [email protected] See more details • •	10 Rep. Danielle Friel Otten's active constituent meeting Rep. Danielle Friel Otten's active constituent meeting October 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 631 Pottstown Pike, Exton PA 19341 Danielle Friel Otten (D-155): active constituent meeting Every 2nd Thursday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 631 Pottstown Pike, Exton PA 19341 If you would like to submit a topic for discussion, please contact Constituent Services Director Joshua Finkelstein, [email protected] See more details Bradford Dems social meetup Bradford Dems social meetup October 10, 2019 7:00 pm 1548 Shadyside Rd., West Chester, PA 19380 Bradford Dems social meetup at Righteous Tap House in West Bradford at 1548 Shadyside Rd., West Chester, PA 19380. 2nd Thursday of every month at 7pm at the same location. So if you can't make our meetings on Tuesdays or if you want to talk in a relaxed atmosphere about our current political climate, come and join us. More info: [email protected] Check out the Bradford Democrats website http://bradforddems.org/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BradfordDemocrats for updated Meeting and Candidates Information, School Board and Township News See more details Central Chesco Dems (Zone 10) Central Chesco Dems (Zone 10) October 10, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 715 N Ship Rd, Exton, PA 19341 Central Chester County Dems (CCDC Zone 10, including Uwchlan, Upper Uwchlan, East & West Brandywine, and West Pikeland), 2nd Thursday of the month, 7-9 pm. Uwchlan Township Building, 715 N Ship Rd, Exton, PA 19341 All Dems welcome. Contact: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralChesterCountyDemocrats/ See more details West Chester U. College Dems West Chester U. College Dems October 10, 2019 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383 West Chester U. College Dems Every Thurs. except vacations at 7:15, Business and Public Management Center (BPMC) 116, 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383. More info: WCU College Dems president Samantha Dolin, [email protected] See more details Kennett Area Democrats (CCDC zone 8) meeting Kennett Area Democrats (CCDC zone 8) meeting October 10, 2019 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm 801 Burrows Run Rd., Kennett Square Kennett Area Democrats (CCDC zone 8) meeting. Zone 8 is composed of Avondale, East Marlborough, Kennett Square, Kennett Township, London Britain, New Garden, Newlin, Pennsbury, Pocopson and West Marlborough. KAD Meetings for 2018, are (except Nov. and Dec., TBA) the second Thurs. in the Kennett Township Bldg., 801 Burrows Run Rd., Kennett Square: Doors open at 7pm, meeting begins at 7:15pm. For more info, copy and paste into your browser: kennettareademocrats.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KennettDems/ See more details Zone 6 meeting: Westtown, Thornbury, and Birmingham Zone 6 meeting: Westtown, Thornbury, and Birmingham October 10, 2019 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 1040 W Street Rd, West Chester, PA 19382 Zone 6 meeting Thurs. October 10 at 7:30 pm at the Birmingham Township building at 1040 W. Street Rd. More info: Sue Martini, [email protected] Zone 6 = the townships of Westtown, Thornbury, and Birmingham. See more details • • • • • •	11 Deb Ryan for District Attorney at FOP Deb Ryan for District Attorney at FOP October 11, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm 218 N Church St, West Chester, PA 19380 Happy Hour Fundraiser by Law Enforcement Friends Public · Hosted by Deb Ryan for District Attorney and 2 others Law Enforcement Friends invite you to a Happy Hour Fundraiser to benefit Deb Ryan for District Attorney. Friday, October 11, 2019 5:30PM to 8:30PM FOP Lodge 218 N Church St West Chester, PA 19380 Light Fare and Cash Bar RSVP by October 8 to [email protected] All donations will benefit Deb Ryan for DA. $35 suggested. Make your donation at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ccfop or at the door. Paid for by Deb Ryan for DA. DebRyan4DA.com #DR4Da #CCDA #chescovictory See more details •	12 NEW LOCATION Tredyffrin Dems Breakfast WITH Champions Fundraiser NEW LOCATION Tredyffrin Dems Breakfast WITH Champions Fundraiser October 12, 2019 8:30 am - 10:30 am St. Luke's Lutheran Church 203 N Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA 19333 Breakfast WITH Champions Fundraiser Hosted by Tredyffrin Township Democrats: Candidates, Policy, For a Better Community Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM St. Luke's Lutheran Church 203 N Valley Forge Rd Devon, PA 19333 Tickets at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ttdems2019breakfast Rise and shine for our fall fundraiser! Start your day by supporting our candidates. Fuel up on our breakfast buffet and join us in getting out the vote for November 5! See more details Rep. Christina Sappey senior expo Rep. Christina Sappey senior expo October 12, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 450 Ellis Lane, West Chester PA State Rep. Christina Sappey has announced she will host a pair of senior expos available to all constituents in the 158th Legislative District. The Northern 158th Senior Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at West Chester East High School, 450 Ellis Lane in West Chester. The Southern 158th Senior Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Kennett Middle School, 195 Sunny Dell Road, Landenberg. All seniors in the 158th and their families are welcome to attend these free events. Both events offer information on health and wellness, senior living, recreational opportunities, education, and community events. They will feature live music, light refreshments and door prizes will be awarded. Flu shots will be available for individuals who can provide an ID and insurance card. Health screenings, including blood pressure readings and hearing tests, will also be available. https://www.pahouse.com/Sappey/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=110637 See more details Community Wellness Fair by Rep. Danielle Friel Otten Community Wellness Fair by Rep. Danielle Friel Otten October 12, 2019 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 101 Crump Road in Exton from Rep. Danielle Friel Otten (D-155): Saturday, October 12: an afternoon of wellness for all at the Marsh Creek Community Church located at 101 Crump Road in Exton. This Wellness Fair is going to be a great place to get connected with the health and wellness opportunities available in our community. Bring the whole family! There will be something for everyone, and it’s all FREE! 12:15 Heathy Food Demo 1:15 Youth Strength & Conditioning Class/Demo: ages 10-15 are encouraged to attend 2:15 Acupuncture Demo 3:15 Qigong Class: for all ages! 12-5 Games and Crafts: for all ages! 12-5 Fitness for Kids: ages 1-8 12-5 Chair Massages 12-5 Blood Pressure and Balance Screenings In addition, you’ll hear from a lineup of speakers, and get information about wellness from local businesses, service providers and community agencies. Check out the event on our Facebook page for more information on the topics and times of our speakers. https://www.facebook.com/events/645750382590916/ If you are interested in volunteering or if you would like any additional… See more details Chris Pielli for Recorder of Deeds Chris Pielli for Recorder of Deeds October 12, 2019 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 121 E Reeceville Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335 Chris Pielli for Recorder of Deeds Meet & Greet fundraiser Sunday Oct. 12, 2-4 p.m. Hosted by Sam Byrd & David Dangle 121 E Reeceville Rd Downingtown, PA 19335 $35 per person Please sign up in advance at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/samdavidfundraiser See more details Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center Fundraising Gala Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center Fundraising Gala October 12, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 501 E Miner St, West Chester, PA 19382 All proceeds go to the Melton Center's programs for adults and children. Organizations can sponsor the event. Sponsorship levels range from $250 & $5000.There is also a silent auction. 501 E Miner St, West Chester, PA 19382 Phone: 610-692-0290Website: http://www.meltoncenter.org Contact: Rich Boclair 2019 gala chair Email: [email protected] Phone: 484-401-4543 Mallory Perrotti 2019 silent auction chair: Email: [email protected] Phone: 610-710-9613 Purchase tickets ($120 ea) through Eventbrite at https://www.meltoncenter.org/mary-ann-shadd-cary See more details • • • • •
13 Candidate Meet & Greet Dinner Reception, Easttown Dems Candidate Meet & Greet Dinner Reception, Easttown Dems October 13, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 1504 Pennsylvania Ave., Paoli 19301 Easttown Democrats cordially invite you to a Candidate Meet & Greet Dinner Reception Sunday October 13, 2019, 5 to 8:30 pm Free Home of MaryAnn Piccioni, 1504 Pennsylvania Ave., Paoli 19301 RSVP: [email protected] or call 610-648-0512 Meet our EASTTOWN TOWNSHIP CANDIDATES Beth D’Antonio and Michael Wacey, Board of Supervisors Mary Garrett Itin and Sue Tiede, Tredyffrin-Easttown School Board Eric D. Knight, Auditor SPECIAL INVITED GUESTS Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan Representative Kristine Howard Patricia Maisano, Chester County Treasurer Margaret Reif, Chester County Controller Yolanda Van de Krol, Chester County Clerk of Courts Dr. Christina VandePol, Chester County Coroner http://www.easttowndems.org/event/meet-greet-dinner-reception-with-the-easttown-candidates-on-sunday-oct-13/ See more details KAD/OxGrove Fall Dinner KAD/OxGrove Fall Dinner October 13, 2019 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm KENNETT AREA DEMOCRATS & OXGROVE DEMOCRATS INVITE YOU TO OUR FALL DINNER: “FINISH THE JOB 2019” WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTINA HARTMAN (2016 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE) RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW! WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 5:30 COCKTAILS 6:30 DINNER WHERE: RED CLAY ROOM 423 DALMATION STREET KENNETT SQUARE DONATIONS: $65/PERSON USE THIS LINK TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION TODAY! http://kennettareademocrats.com/2019-fall-dinner/ GREAT FOOD, GREAT PEOPLE, SILENT AUCTION, WINE RAFFLE AND MORE… SEE YOU THERE! See more details • •	14 Sukkot Sukkot October 14, 2019 Beginning the previous evening, till the 7th following day See more details Indigenous Peoples' Day Indigenous Peoples' Day October 14, 2019 Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates the Indigenous peoples of America. It is celebrated across the United States, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities around the country. It began as a counter-celebration held on the same day as the U.S. Observed by: Various states and municipalities in the Americas A day in honor of Native Americans. Second Monday in October (observed in the United States). See more details PA District 167 Meet & Greet with members of Kristine Howard's office PA District 167 Meet & Greet with members of Kristine Howard's office October 14, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton PA Every Monday, 9 AM, until Dec 30 PA District 167 Meet & Greet Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton Staff from Representative Kristine Howard's office, who represents the PA 167th District, will be available every Monday to field questions and to assist with Pennsylvania state related matters. See other 167th district meet and greets at https://www.facebook.com/pg/RepKHoward/events/ You can visit her website at http://www.pahouse.com/Howard/ See more details ChesCo Young Dems Phone Banking ChesCo Young Dems Phone Banking October 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 37 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19382 Come join ChesCo Young Dems for a night of phone banking. We'll be calling other young Democrats to turn out voters for this year's election. Location: 37 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19382 (CCDC office) Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Ashley Fox at [email protected] See more details Bradford and Downingtown Dems Fall Fundraiser Bradford and Downingtown Dems Fall Fundraiser October 14, 2019 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 202 East Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335 Bradford & Downingtown Area Democrats Fall Fundraiser (Zones 5 & 7 Democrats) Join the East & West Bradford, Downingtown, Caln and East Caln Democrats for a fun evening of food and drink as we welcome our Chester County row office, judicial, school director and township supervisor candidates and local elected officials for our fall fundraiser. Funds raised will be used to support pre-election newsletter printing and mailing. Hosted by Bradford Democrats and Chester County Democrats Monday, October 14, 2019 at 6 PM – 9 PM East Branch Brewing Company 202 East Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335 https://www.facebook.com/events/367427467535722/ Tickets at chestercounty.ngpvanhost.com See more details Citizen's Perspective: Medicare For All and Other Proposals Citizen's Perspective: Medicare For All and Other Proposals October 14, 2019 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 582 Upper Gulph Rd, Strafford, PA 19087 Citizen's Perspective: Healthcare Monday October 14 7:30 – 9pm at the Tredyffrin Library 582 Upper Gulph Rd, Strafford, PA 19087 The session will start at 7:30pm, but we have the room starting at 7:00pm, so, please come a few minutes early for some casual discussion. Please share this invitation broadly—all are welcome. We hope you can join us...and bring a friend or two. Any questions, please contact Jerry Henige, [email protected], 610 341-0756 Medicare For All and Other Proposals We had a session on Health Care last March. But that seems like a lifetime ago and much has changed. Health Care continues to be a hot topic. There is important new information on health care costs. There is new survey data showing us what our fellow citizens are thinking. And it seems to be the first and biggest issue in the Democratic presidential debates. We will take another look at the various Health Care proposals. Medicare For All, Public Plan Options, Buy-In Options ... What is actually being proposed? And are we prepared? Please join us as we discuss the opportunities and challenges of Health Care … what the various proposals are and what can and should be done. Let's prepare ourselves so that we… See more details • • • • • •	15 Empowering Tomorrow Fundraiser Empowering Tomorrow Fundraiser October 15, 2019 8:30 am - 10:30 am 600 E Market St, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382 Milestone Events 600 E Market St, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382 Hosted by Future Leaders Fund The 2018 midterms showcased ordinary citizens stepping up to the plate and running for office by championing economic opportunity for working families. Now, two of those champions, U.S. Representatives Conor Lamb (D-PA-17) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-6), will join the Future Leaders Fund to share their insights on how to "empower tomorrow" by embracing their communities and striving towards progress. Proceeds from this event will assist 2019 candidates with their campaigns, as the Future Leaders Fund aims locally to kick off our efforts to endow a new bench of public servants. Tickets available at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/flf2019fall. See more details Judge Bret Binder: Women's Rights Meet and Greet Judge Bret Binder: Women's Rights Meet and Greet October 15, 2019 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm 14 Meadow View Ln, Malvern, PA 19355-3364 Judge Bret Binder: Women's Rights Meet and Greet Public · Hosted by Bret Binder for Judge Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 14 Meadow View Ln, Malvern, PA 19355-3364 Calling all women and the men who support them! Please join Judge Bret Binder for a meet and greet on Tuesday, October 15th at 5:30 pm! Enjoy refreshments, drinks and learn about Judge Binder's campaign for the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. RSVP to [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/events/554963468379183/ See more details Dem presidential Debate Watch Party Dem presidential Debate Watch Party October 15, 2019 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 40 E Market St, West Chester, PA 19382 Debate Watch Party! Public · Hosted by Chester County Young Democrats and Chester County Democrats Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 7:30 PM Rams Head West Chester 40 E Market St, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382 https://www.facebook.com/events/411204516209849/ See more details Democratic presidential primary debate Democratic presidential primary debate October 15, 2019 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm ABC TV and Univision The Democratic Party will hold its 4th presidential primary debate on October 15, 2019. Candidates had until October 1, 2019, to qualify by reaching a grassroots fundraising threshold of 130,000 unique contributors and a polling threshold of 2 percent support or more in four eligible polls. The following 12 candidates qualified for the debate: Joe Biden Cory Booker Pete Buttigieg Julián Castro Tulsi Gabbard Kamala Harris Amy Klobuchar Beto O’Rourke Bernie Sanders Tom Steyer Elizabeth Warren Andrew Yang Gabbard and Steyer are the only candidates who did not qualify for the September 19 debate. See more details • • • •	16 CHANGED LOCATION West Whiteland Zone 14 monthly meeting CHANGED LOCATION West Whiteland Zone 14 monthly meeting October 16, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 723 Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341 West Whiteland Zone 14 monthly meeting , 7pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month. This month: change of location to Abraham Fetters White Schoolhouse in Exton, 6:30-8:30 (723 Pottstown Pike, Exton, PA 19341 – in back of St. Paul’s UCC corner of Rt 100, Worthington Rd, parking off of Sharp Lane by cemetery). https://www.facebook.com/westwhitelanddems More info: Russ Brierley <[email protected]> See more details West Goshen Dems (zone 18) West Goshen Dems (zone 18) October 16, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 1025 Paoli Pike, West Chester West Goshen Dems (zone 18) meet at 7 PM, in the West Goshen Township Building, 1025 Paoli Pike, West Chester, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. All Dems welcome. https://www.westgoshendems.org/ More info and agenda from [email protected] See more details Tredyffrin Township Dems (zone 12) Tredyffrin Township Dems (zone 12) October 16, 2019 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 1100 Duportail Road, Berwyn, PA 19312 Monthly Meetings for Committeepersons and Activist Democrats: third Wednesday of most months. Tredyffrin Township Building, Keene Hall, 1100 Duportail Road, Berwyn, PA 19312 Tredyffrin Township Democratic Party, http://www.ttdems.com/ More info: [email protected] See more details • • •	17 Carolyn Comitta, D-156, Community Conversation Carolyn Comitta, D-156, Community Conversation October 17, 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am 401 E. Gay St., West Chester PA State Rep. Carolyn Comitta, D-156 will host two Community Conversations in October. Constituents are encouraged to come ready to ask questions, voice opinions and share concerns regarding state-related issues. The first Community Conversation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at West Chester Borough Hall, 401 E. Gay St., West Chester. The second Community Conversation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at Hershey’s Mill Community Center, 25 Hershey’s Drive, West Chester. Comitta’s district office staff will be available at each meeting one hour prior to the event, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 and 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, to help eligible attendees apply for SEPTA Senior Key passes or assist with any other constituent services. See more details Marian Moskowitz for Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz for Chester County Commissioner October 17, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 131 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Thurs. 10/17, 6-8pm Phoenix Village, 131 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA 19460 RSVP and contribute at https://act.myngp.com/Forms/-2666685842194102528 See more details West Chester U. College Dems West Chester U. College Dems October 17, 2019 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383 West Chester U. College Dems Every Thurs. except vacations at 7:15, Business and Public Management Center (BPMC) 116, 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383. More info: WCU College Dems president Samantha Dolin, [email protected] See more details Easttown Dem Committee = zone 15 Easttown Dem Committee = zone 15 October 17, 2019 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm 566 Beaumont Road, Devon, PA Monthly meeting of the Easttown Township Democratic Committee (zone 15 ) normally on the 3rd Thursday. All registered Democrats of Easttown are invited to attend. Easttown Township Municipal Building 566 Beaumont Road, Devon, PA http://www.easttowndems.org More info: [email protected] See more details • • • •	18	19
20 Fundraiser for Michele Vaughn for Register of Wills Fundraiser for Michele Vaughn for Register of Wills October 20, 2019 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 120 Eagleview Blvd, Exton, PA 19341, USA You’re invited to join Michele Vaughn with special guest Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04). Michele has supported hundreds of Democrats across Chester County in leadership positions for the county party, and also as the founder and chair of the Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative. Now she’s running for Register of Wills & Orphans Court to continue her legacy of creating a local government that is representative of the individuals who reside in Chester County. Come meet Congresswoman Dean, who serves on the appropriations, judiciary, policy, urban affairs, state government and finance committees. Following the Sandy Hook shooting, she co-founded the gun violence prevention caucus, PA SAFE Caucus $25 - Young Dem $50 - Committee Person $100 - Community Leader $250 - Friend $500 - Co-Host GET TICKETS WHEN : SUNDAY OCTOBER 20TH TIME : 1:00 - 3:00 PM LOCATION : TIMOTHY’S RESTAURANT 120 Eagleview Boulevard, Exton PA 19341 Tickets: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/michele-vaughn-fall-fundraising-event-2019 or CALL 610 594 9077 or EMAIL [email protected] See more details •	21 PA District 167 Meet & Greet with members of Kristine Howard's office PA District 167 Meet & Greet with members of Kristine Howard's office October 21, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton PA Every Monday, 9 AM, until Dec 30 PA District 167 Meet & Greet Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton Staff from Representative Kristine Howard's office, who represents the PA 167th District, will be available every Monday to field questions and to assist with Pennsylvania state related matters. See other 167th district meet and greets at https://www.facebook.com/pg/RepKHoward/events/ You can visit her website at http://www.pahouse.com/Howard/ See more details East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) October 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355 The East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) normally (with some exceptions) meet on the first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at the East Whiteland Township Building, 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355. This is an additional meeting for the month of October. Same agenda as on Oct.7. Contact: Jerry Pyne East Whiteland Charlestown Zone 13 - Zone Leader 610-256-7963 [email protected] https://eastwhitelanddems.com/ See more details NEW LOCATION West Chester Borough Dems (zone 9) monthly meeting NEW LOCATION West Chester Borough Dems (zone 9) monthly meeting October 21, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 501 E. Miner St., West Chester 19382 Monthly WC Dem Committee meeting, the 4th Monday of the month except December and July. Now at the Melton Center, 501 E. Miner St., West Chester 19382. Registered Dems welcome to join the Committeepersons there. More info: Jim Salvas, WCDem chair, [email protected] See more details Phoenixville Democrats NEW LOCATION (zone 19) Phoenixville Democrats NEW LOCATION (zone 19) October 21, 2019 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm 193 Bridge Street, Phoenixville PA Phoenixville Democratic Committee Meeting (zone 19) 3rd Mondays, 7:15pm – 8:45pm NEW LOCATION at the Fenix at 193 Bridge Street, next to Mollie Maquires. YOU MUST ENTER Mollie's and then enter the Fenix from inside as the front door will be locked. Monthly meeting of the Phoenixville Democratic Committee. If you have questions or are a non-committeeperson interested in attending, please contact us at [email protected]. Please join us before or after the meeting for some food and beverages! More about Phoenixville Dems: https://www.facebook.com/pg/PxvilleDems/. Subscribe to Phoenixville Dem updates at http://phoenixvilledems.org/contact/. See more details • • • •	22 CCDC Communications Committee CCDC Communications Committee October 22, 2019 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 37 S High St, West Chester, PA CCDC Communications Committee regular meeting in CCDC office, usually 1 p.m.the day before the CCDC exec meeting. For more about the Committee and this meeting, contact Bill Phifer, [email protected]. See more details NAACP & LWV candidate forum NAACP & LWV candidate forum October 22, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Forum with the countywide candidates: commissioners, judges, row officers. By Chesco League of Women Voters and NAACP. St. Paul’s Church, 1 Hagerty Blvd, West Chester PA 19382 Tuesday Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Open to all, free, includes refreshments. See more details Bradford Democrats (zone 7) Bradford Democrats (zone 7) October 22, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 666 Copeland School Road, West Chester PA Bradford Democrats (Zone 7: East and West Bradford) Monthly Meeting, generally held the 4th Tuesday of each month Copeland School House, 666 Copeland School Road, West Chester PA. Park in back, not in the access road! Check Bradford Dem events at https://www.facebook.com/BradfordDemocrats and http://bradforddems.org/meeting-dates-2/ For directions or other information please contact us at mailto:[email protected] See more details • • •	23 CCDC Zone Leader meeting CCDC Zone Leader meeting October 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 401 E. Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380 6:00-7:00 meeting of Zone Leaders Parking is available in the parking lot on the Chestnut Street side of the building. Parking is free on Gay Street as well, but stay out of any spaces marked for police officers. West Chester Borough Hall, 401 E. Gay St., West Chester 19380 CCDC Zone Leader Caucus 6:00 pm, Room 232 See more details CCDC executive committee CCDC executive committee October 23, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm 401 E. Gay St., West Chester PA 19380 CCDC executive committee meeting, normally 4th Wed. of each month. West Chester Borough Hall, 401 E. Gay St., West Chester, 19380 Please arrive early to sign in and get settled for prompt beginning at 7:00. Parking is available in the parking lot on the Chestnut Street side of the building. Parking is free on Gay Street as well, but stay out of any spaces marked for police officers. More info: [email protected]. See more details • •	24 United Nations Day United Nations Day October 24, 2019 UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, the United Nations officially came into being. 24 October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly recommended that the day be observed by Member States as a public holiday. read more at http://www.un.org/en/events/unday/ See more details East Goshen Democrats (CCDC zone 17) East Goshen Democrats (CCDC zone 17) October 24, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 1580 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA East Goshen Democrats (CCDC zone 17) generally meet on the fourth Thursday of the month (the day after the CCDC Exec Committee). 1580 Paoli Pike, West Chester, PA, in the East Goshen Township Office, center board room, upstairs. https://www.eastgoshendems.org/new-events more info: [email protected] See more details West Chester U. College Dems West Chester U. College Dems October 24, 2019 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383 West Chester U. College Dems Every Thurs. except vacations at 7:15, Business and Public Management Center (BPMC) 116, 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383. More info: WCU College Dems president Samantha Dolin, [email protected] See more details • • •	25	26 Rep. Christina Sappey senior expo Rep. Christina Sappey senior expo October 26, 2019 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 450 Ellis Lane, West Chester PA State Rep. Christina Sappey has announced she will host a pair of senior expos available to all constituents in the 158th Legislative District. The Northern 158th Senior Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at West Chester East High School, 450 Ellis Lane in West Chester. The Southern 158th Senior Expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Kennett Middle School, 195 Sunny Dell Road, Landenberg. All seniors in the 158th and their families are welcome to attend these free events. Both events offer information on health and wellness, senior living, recreational opportunities, education, and community events. They will feature live music, light refreshments and door prizes will be awarded. Flu shots will be available for individuals who can provide an ID and insurance card. Health screenings, including blood pressure readings and hearing tests, will also be available. https://www.pahouse.com/Sappey/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=110637 See more details •
27	28 PA District 167 Meet & Greet with members of Kristine Howard's office PA District 167 Meet & Greet with members of Kristine Howard's office October 28, 2019 9:00 am - 10:00 am 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton PA Every Monday, 9 AM, until Dec 30 PA District 167 Meet & Greet Chester County Library, 450 Exton Square Pkwy, Exton Staff from Representative Kristine Howard's office, who represents the PA 167th District, will be available every Monday to field questions and to assist with Pennsylvania state related matters. See other 167th district meet and greets at https://www.facebook.com/pg/RepKHoward/events/ You can visit her website at http://www.pahouse.com/Howard/ See more details ChesCo Young Dems Phone Banking ChesCo Young Dems Phone Banking October 28, 2019 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm 37 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19382 Come join ChesCo Young Dems for a night of phone banking. We'll be calling other young Democrats to turn out voters for this year's election. Location: 37 S. High St., West Chester, PA 19382 (CCDC office) Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Ashley Fox at [email protected] See more details East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) October 28, 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355 THIS IS THE NOVEMBER MEETING! MOVED FROM NOV. 4 The East Whiteland/Charlestown Democrats (zone 13) normally (with some exceptions) meet on the first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at the East Whiteland Township Building, 209 Conestoga Road, Frazer, PA 19355. Contact: Jerry Pyne East Whiteland Charlestown Zone 13 - Zone Leader 610-256-7963 [email protected] https://eastwhitelanddems.com/ See more details Zone 5 DEMOCRATS Meeting Zone 5 DEMOCRATS Meeting October 28, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 430 Bondsville Road (Route 340) Downingtown, PA 19335 CHESCO Zone 5 DEMOCRATS Meeting (Caln, Downingtown, and East Caln) Monday, OCTOBER 28, 2019 7 p - 9 p ish Thorndale Inn 430 Bondsville Road (Route 340) Downingtown, PA 19335 All Democrats in Zone 5 are Welcome RSVP to: LORRAINE TINDARO 610-952-0464 or [email protected]. See more details • • • •	29 Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot Last day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot October 29, 2019 Contact Voter Services at 610-344-6410 for more information. See more details Special Zone 1 monthly meeting Special Zone 1 monthly meeting October 29, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 351 West Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA Special Zone 1 pre-election meeting, 6:30pm – 8pm Coventry Mall Community Room 351 W. Schuylkill Road Pottstown, PA 19465 Please enter through the Food Court entrance at the back side of the mall. Plenty of parking and handicap accessible. Future dates: Zone 1 includes the townships of North Coventry, East Coventry, South Coventry, East Vincent, West Vincent, East Nantmeal, and Warwick Stephen Schur Chester County Democratic Committee Leader Zone One General Email: [email protected] Zone Website: https://www.chestercountydems.org/ Zone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChescoDemsZone1/ See more details • •	30 Western Chester County Dems (Zone 2) Western Chester County Dems (Zone 2) October 30, 2019 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 4690 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344 Moved from Oct. 9 Western Chester County Dems Monthly Meeting, normally 2nd [email protected] 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Long Way Home – Club Room, 4690 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook, PA 19344 Zone 2 = The boroughs of Elverson and Honey Brook, and the townships of West Nantmeal, Wallace, Honey Brook, West Caln, and West Sadsbury More info: Maria McCabe. [email protected] See more details •	31 West Chester U. College Dems West Chester U. College Dems October 31, 2019 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383 West Chester U. College Dems Every Thurs. except vacations at 7:15, Business and Public Management Center (BPMC) 116, 50 Sharpless St., West Chester PA 19383. More info: WCU College Dems president Samantha Dolin, [email protected] See more details •

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