Volume 6, Edition 1 - January 12, 2026 |
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| Hello and welcome to the Blue Beacon!
2026 is fully upon us and the JeffCo Dems are hard at work. This month we are passing new rules and getting ready for Caucus and Assembly. These processes can be daunting and involve some inside baseball. But this is the very important work your JeffCo Dems do. We hope you will participate.
Caucus will be March 7, 2026, and County Assembly will be March 14, 2026. Both will be virtual. Plan on spending a few hours at each. If you are a Precinct Organizer, your term ends on March 7, and we hope you will run again to continue in the role. Caucus and Assembly can be pretty confusing. We will have training throughout February so you will be prepared and set up for success. Registration for Caucus will be available later this week, stay tuned.
We are very excited to announce the 2026 Italian Feast (details below). We are just thrilled to be honoring Carl Hamm as our volunteer of the year. Carl is the chair of our Veteran's Initiative, and the best volunteer you could ask for. He is always ready to help with everything from picking up and delivering to setting up events and anything else we need him for. I hope you can join us to celebrate Carl. Buy Tickets.
I want to take a moment to acknowledge that there are some horrible things happening in the world and they all touch us. The Blue Beacon is a hopeful publication, so we don't focus on these atrocities, but that does not mean we're immune to them. Our belief is that the answer is to elect Democrats to every office so we can bring compassion to every administration. This is why we do the work we do. We hope you will join us. In Solidarity, Kathryn Wallace, Chair Jefferson County Democratic Party |
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Spotlight on the Italian Feast |
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2026 Italian Feast Saturday, January 31 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Honoring Carl Hamm as volunteer of the year!
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| | Upcoming Events. For a complete list of events, please see our calendar. |
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Thursday, January 15, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. HD 24 Potluck The Arvada Community Room 7601 Grandview Ave Arvada, CO 80002 See Calendar for More Info |
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Monday, January 19, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Liberal Libations New Location
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse - Belmar 7260 West Alaska Drive Lakewood, CO 80226 For more information or to RSVP, please contact
Ann Rutkofsky at [email protected] |
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Thursday, January 22, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 27 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Saturday, January 24, 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. HD 30 Meeting & Rebekah Stewart Legislative Preview Please join us 9:00-10:00 a.m. for our HD30 meeting and then immediately after from 10:15-11:30 a.m. for the Rebekah Stewart legislative preview. Mary Harris Auditorium 1600 Pierce St Lakewood, CO 80214 |
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| Sunday, January 25, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Claire Carmelia Westminster Coffee Navah Coffee 3013 W 104th Ave. Ste 700 Westminster, CO 80031 |
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Sunday, January 25, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Arvada Community Room 7601 Grandview Ave Arvada, CO 80002
Varda for Colorado is partnering with the Jeffco Young Dems and Jeffco Dems to host a community campaign festival on January 25, 2026.
Camp Campaign is a welcoming, drop-in festival for anyone curious about getting involved in local campaigns. Whether you want to help from home, hit the field, or learn how representation works, Camp Campaign offers bite-sized workshops, community connections, and a low-pressure way to jump in. - Learn how to join the caucus and vote for your candidate as a delegate
- Meet candidates and elected officials
- Visit community organization booths
Who should attend: Community members who want to learn about how to get involved, become a delegate, or work in the field. RSVP here |
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Thursday, January 29, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 29 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Friday, January 30, 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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Thursday, February 5, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. HD 24 Monthly Meeting Zoom |
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Thursday, February 5, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. HD 28 Monthly Meeting |
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Saturday, February 14, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Second Saturday
All about Caucus and Assembly Join us for a working session to sign up for Caucus and learn about the whole process.
Zoom |
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Thursday, February 19, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Danielle Varda Birthday Bash Fundraiser Marmalade Lounge and Boutique, Alley Entrance 5665 Olde Wadsworth Blvd Arvada, CO 80002
RSVP here |
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Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CAUCUS Caucus will be virtual |
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Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. COUNTY ASSEMBLY County Assembly will be virtual |
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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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