Volume 5, Edition 12 - August 4, 2025 |
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| Hello and welcome to the Blue Beacon!
Summer is in full swing. And that can only mean one thing, it's time to canvass! I've been out knocking on doors, and it is so gratifying. A face-to-face conversation is the best way to get a vote. If this is something you've always wanted to try, or if you are feeling the need to DO something, please think about doing it this year. Local government is so important, and every door really makes a difference in a small race. You don't have to go alone. We will pair you up with an experienced canvasser.
Do you need volunteer training? Are you a Precinct Organizer? Do you want to know what's coming in 2026? Come to a special Do Something Training at Second Saturday this weekend. If you cannot attend, reply to this email for more information.
The Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner will be September 28. We are pleased to announce that former County Commissioner and former State Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp will be receiving the award. Stay tuned. We have secured a VERY exciting speaker, and their name will be announced this week.
Thanks to Abe Penland, our Assistant Treasurer and webmaster, we have been updating our website. Please see the new front page. One of the great new features is that you can now look up any address in JeffCo and get a list of districts. This is great for people who have moved or are new to the party. Please check it out.
We continue to encourage all those who are interested in their community and having good, compassionate government to attend City Council, County Commissioner, and School Board meetings. This is your opportunity to make your voice heard. These meetings are on the JeffCo Dems Calendar and listed below. Too often, it is only hateful voices at these meetings. The good Democrats who serve in these elected offices need to know they have your support for progressive policies.
In Solidarity, Kathryn Wallace, Chair Jefferson County Democratic Party |
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Spotlight on Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner |
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| The 51st Annual Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner will be September 28, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
(VIP room opens at 4:00 p.m.) Baldoria on the Water 146 Van Gordon St. Lakewood, CO 80228 Purchase Tickets
We are not ready to announce our speaker, but we have confirmed someone we are thrilled to welcome to JeffCo. Look for an email later this week with that name.
We ARE ready to announce this year's awardee, former County Commissioner and former State Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp! We are looking forward to celebrating her decades of service to the JeffCo Dems. |
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Upcoming Events. For a complete list of events, please see our calendar. |
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Thursday, August 7, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. HD 24 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Thursday, August 7 This HD 28 Monthly Meeting has been CANCELED.
Enjoy your summer and we will see you in September! |
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| Saturday, August 9, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Second Saturday
Zoom Link Do Something Training! This will cover: - The structure of the Democratic Party
- How to talk to your friends and neighbors - Featuring Eric Proctor
- What is a Precinct Organizer?
- How to become a Precinct Organizer
- How to be the most effective Precinct Organizer
- How will candidates get on the Primary Ballot in 2026 and what is my role?
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| Sunday, August 10, 11:30 a.m.
City of Westminster Petition Signing Party All voters in Westminster are invited to sign petitions to get the Democrats on the ballot for 2025. Home of Emma Pinter
RSVP for address |
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| Monday, August 18, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Liberal Libations Simms Steakhouse 11911 W 6th Ave Lakewood, CO 80401 |
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Thursday August 21, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Support Nicole Hensel for JeffCo Clerk & Recorder At the Home of Adriana Hidalgo RSVP here. |
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| Saturday, August 23, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Claire Carmelia Westminster Coffee
www.claireforwestminster.com Navah Coffee 3013 W 104th Ave. Ste 700
Westminster, CO 80031 |
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Thursday, August 28, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 27 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Friday, August 29, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Labor Advisory Committee 363 S Harlan St, Suite 103 Lakewood, CO 80226
Zoom |
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| Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Jefferson County Commissioners Meeting
100 Jefferson County Parkway Jefferson County, CO 40419 Attend Virtually |
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Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Arvada City Hall, Council Chambers 8101 Ralston Rd
Arvada, CO 80002 Stream live online Comcast or TDS, Channel 8 (standard definition) Comcast or TDS, Channel 880 (high definition) |
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| Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Edgewater City Council Meeting Edgewater Civic Center 1800 N Harlan St Edgewater, CO 80214
Join Virtually on GoToMeeting |
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Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Golden City Council Meeting 911 10th St, Golden CO 80401 |
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| Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Lakewood City Council Meeting Lakewood Civic Center 480 South Allison Parkway Lakewood, CO 80226 Stream live online:
lakewoodspeaks.org |
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Mondays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Westminster City Council Meeting
4800 W 92nd Ave Westminster, CO 80031 |
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| Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Wheat Ridge City Council Meeting City of Wheat Ridge City Hall 7500 W. 29th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
How to Participate, Register |
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| Sunday, September 28, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (VIP Room 4:00 p.m.) Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner Baldoria on the Water 146 Van Gordon St Lakewood, CO 80228 Purchase Tickets |
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Paid for by Jefferson County Democratic Party, Les Canges, Treasurer Jefferson County Democratic Party
393 S Harlan St, Suite 190, P O Box 261114
Lakewood, CO 80226
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