Volume 5, Edition 15 - September 15, 2025 |
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| Hello and welcome to the Blue Beacon!
Last week was a very hard week for the JeffCo Dems, as once again gun violence came to one of our schools. Our hearts go out to all the students, parents, staff and law enforcement who have been touched by this tragedy. The people of Jefferson County have risen to the occasion. You can help by making a contribution. If you need mental health support, there are also resources available. More details below. We had an excellent Second Saturday thanks to Chris deGruy-Kennedy, President of the Bell Policy Institute. He presented on a graduated tax ballot measure, details below.
The Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner will be September 28. We are pleased to announce that U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin will be our headline speaker. We will also be honoring former County Commissioner and former State Representative Tracy Kraft-Tharp with the Eleanor award. The absolute last day to buy tickets is September 17. Purchase Tickets
The election season is in full swing. There is a very important election this November and now is the time to get involved. Plan at least one day to canvass for your local School Board, City Council, or Mayoral candidate. See the JeffCo Dems Candidate page to find out who is running in your city. In Solidarity, Kathryn Wallace, Chair Jefferson County Democratic Party |
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We are all reeling from the events in Evergreen last week. Here are some valuable links. Thanks to Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper for providing these. Counseling and Mental Health Support: 988 Colorado Crisis Hotline, 24/7: call or text 988 or visit 988Colorado.com to live chat
Jefferson Center for Mental Health Walk-In Crisis Center: 4643 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge (24-hour crisis services) Resilience1220: The Evergreen-based organization is offering free, therapeutic resources in the coming weeks and months. Students, family members, and community members can drop in (no appointment needed) for immediate support.
R1220 offers 10 free sessions for individual therapy for youth ages 12-20, and 3 free sessions for teachers and parents. R1220 will develop specific support groups to start in two weeks' time, and will keep the community updated at www.resilience1220.org Upcoming Evergreen locations: Tuesday, September 16 11am - 1 pm Resilience Office, 3072 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 100 3-6 pm, Church of the Hills, 28628 S, Buffalo Park Rd. Thursday, September 18 11 am - 1 pm Resilience Office, 3072 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 100 3-6 pm, Evergreen United Methodist Church, 3757 Ponderosa Dr. Sunday, September 21
Noon-2 pm. Resilience Office, 3072 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 100 Donation links:
EHS PTSA is partnering with the Evergreen Legacy Foundation and the Colorado Gives Foundation to support community recovery efforts: https://www.coloradogives.org/story/evergreenstrong
Jeffco Schools Foundation is partnering with the Colorado Healing Fund and the Colorado Gives Foundation to establish an emergency fund for the Evergreen community: Click here to give. |
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Spotlight on a Graduated Tax |
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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.) Lakewood The absolute last day to buy tickets is Wednesday, September 17.
Purchase Tickets Help us welcome U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin to Jefferson County and honor Tracy Kraft-Tharp!
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| | Upcoming Events. For a complete list of events, please see our calendar. |
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| Monday, September 15, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Liberal Libations Simms Steakhouse 11911 W 6th Ave Lakewood, CO 80401 |
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Wednesday, September 17, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Val Nosler Beck Val With Colorado Fundraiser
240 Union Restaurant 240 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228
RSVP here. |
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| Thursday, September 18, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Rebecka Lovisone
Campaign Happy Hour: Drinks & Development Arvada Beer Garden 9258 58th Place Arvada, Colorado 80002
RSVP here. |
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Thursday, September 18, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 28 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Tuesday, September 23, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rebecka Lovisone Playground Perspectives: Little Builders Allendale Park 10854 West 62nd Place, Arvada, CO 80004 RSVP here. |
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Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 27 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Thursday, September 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 29 Monthly Meeting
Zoom |
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Friday, September 26, 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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| Saturday, September 27, 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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Saturday, September 27, 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
4th Annual Crow Fest Breckenridge Brewery 2920 Brewery Ln Littleton, CO 80120 Get tickets here. |
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| Sunday, September 28, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (VIP Room 4:00 p.m.)
Eleanor Roosevelt Dinner Lakewood Purchase Tickets
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Monday, September 29 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Jeffco School Board Candidate Forum Jefferson Unitarian Church 14350 W 32nd Ave
Golden, CO 80401 All candidates have been invited. This is a free public event. RSVP here. Can't attend in person?
Watch online here. Spanish language interpretation will be provided. Click here for info. |
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Monday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ralston Valley Coalition’s Candidate Forum (Arvada City Council) The Depot At Five Parks 13810 W 85th Dr, Arvada, CO 80005 |
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Tuesday, September 30, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Westminster Mayor and Councillor Forum Westminster Council Chambers 4800 W 92nd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031 |
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Wednesday, October 1, 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Arvada City Council Election Forum
Revive Church / The Bridge 8270 W 80th Ave Arvada, CO 80005 RSVP here. |
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| Thursday, October 2, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Rebecka Lovisone Campaign Happy Hour: Cheers to the Next Generation Las Potrancas Mexican Restaurant 11651 W 64th Ave, Arvada, CO 80004 |
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Thursday, October 2, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. HD 24 Monthly Meeting
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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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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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