Franconia Dems! Mason Dems! Braddock Dems! Fairfax Dems!
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The Fairfax County Democratic Committee, Loudoun County Democratic Committee, and Prince William County Democratic Committee are co-hosting a 10th Congressional District Speed Dating Candi-date Forum [[link removed]] on Sunday, April 28 at the Rust Library in Leesburg [[link removed]]! The reception starts at 12:30 and the speed dating starts at 1:00 PM. The forum will open with brief introductions from each primary candidate. For the “speed-dating” portion, a candidate will be seated with voters at each group. Attendees will be able to ask questions, after which a bell will notify the candidates to move on to the next group of attendees. Candidate answers to each question will be limited to accommodate as many questions as possible. Attendees are asked to maintain civil discourse. Sign-Up HERE! [[link removed]]
FCDC FEATURED EVENTS
** 2024 Franconia Democrats’ Opening Day
Saturday, April 20 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Private residence in Springfield (Address provided upon RSVP)
Opening Day is Franconia Dems' flagship event. This annual fundraiser will allow us to carry out our year-round work and support our tremendous slate of candidates in this Presidential Election year. Come join this family-friendly celebration, and mingle with our elected officials and candidates as well as your Democratic neighbors. Learn more about top issues in the upcoming elections and what's going on with Franconia and Fairfax Dems. Ticket purchasers at any price level are entitled to bring one free guest.
Featuring classic ballpark fare, including halal, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
A silent auction will take place, featuring collectible Democratic publications and memorabilia, gift baskets, event tickets, and more!
Childcare, games, and activities will be available onsite. Children 12 and under attend free.
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** In Gratitude-Rachel Rifkind and Special Guests
Sunday, April 21 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Home of Cindy & George Waters (Address provided upon RSVP)
Please join the Mason Dems for a celebration of the service of Rachel Rifkind , long-time chair of Mason Dems, and also honoring the Service of Supervisor Penny Gross, Senator Dick Saslaw, and Delegate Kaye Kory with remarks by Congressman Gerry Connolly and our own Senator David Marsden - and other special guests. All proceeds will benefit Mason Dems, in Rachel's name, in our ongoing efforts to elect Democrats in this and the coming years!
Light appetizers, wine and soft drinks, and a late afternoon cocktail cruise on beautiful Lake Barcroft will be available
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** 43rd Annual Braddock Democrats Derby Day
Saturday, May 4 from 4:30 to 7:30 PM
Kilroy's Restaurant & Sports Bar [[link removed]]
Join the Braddock Democrats for their annual Derby Day celebration. This family friendly fundraiser will allow us to support our slate of candidates in this Presidential Election year. Come mingle with elected officials, candidates, and your Democratic neighbors while enjoying fine food, watching the Kentucky Derby, and supporting our efforts to keep Fairfax and Virginia blue.
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** Blue Fairfax Dinner
Sunday, June 2
* 5:30 PM - * VIP Reception for Individual & Table Sponsors [[link removed]]
* 6:00 to 7:00 PM - View & Bid on Silent Auction (Online bidding goes live on Friday, May 30)
* 6:00 PM - General Reception & Young Democrats [[link removed]]
* 7:00 PM - Dinner served
Hilton McLean Tysons Corner [[link removed]]
* VIP Reception: Join Democratic officials and leaders, as well as our special guests, for a pre-event reception.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER - To be Announced
We are excited to announce that our 2024 Blue Fairfax Dinner will be on Sunday, June 2, at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Dress up and join us at FCDC's flagship annual fundraiser, featuring a VIP Reception, a Silent Auction, FCDC's Award Ceremony, and, for the first time ever, dancing after dinner with DJ Tony Sanchez.
General Admission price increases after May 19.
* RSVP Now! [[link removed]]
* Be a B.F.D. Sponsor/VIP!* [[link removed]]
* Printable Registration Form [[link removed]]
* Advertise in B.F.D. Program! (May 17 deadline) [[link removed]]
* Donate to Silent Auction (May 24 deadline) [[link removed]]
UPCOMING EVENTS
** Friday Power Lunch – It’s a Party Thing
Friday, April 19 @ 12:00 PM
Zoom
If you do what you’ve always done, you get what you’ve always got. This year, that’s not enough. To get more votes, volunteers, and fundraising, we must integrate new ideas and energy to expand our power to win BIG in 2024. One of the hallmarks of the grassroots is that we abound with creativity and the bravery to innovate no matter the obstacle. This week, we are talking to election innovators who will lead the Democratic Party to victory in November.
Register Here! [[link removed]]
** Sen. Salim’s First Annual Eid Celebration Dinner
Saturday, April 20 @ 6:00 PM
Tandoori Fairfax [[link removed]]
Join Senator Saddam Salim on April 20th at 6PM at Tandoori Fairfax for his first annual Eid Celebration Dinner! Muslims all over the world observe the holy month of Ramadan, and by its end, they celebrate a special festival called “Eid.” Senator Salim invites you to join him on this special occasion of Eid celebration. It is an occasion of peace and joy. People gather at mosques for Eid prayers, visit relatives, indulge in delicious festive meals, and contribute to charity. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate love, unity, and the blessings of Eid.
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** Speaker Don Scott - Keep Our Majority Fundraiser
Sunday, April 21 @ 5:30 PM
Address provided upon RSVP
Join former Congressman Jim Moran and the Fairfax House of Delegates Delegation to celebrate Speaker Don Scott and build the foundation for keeping the House of Delegates in 2025.
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** Team Connolly Day of Action *
Sunday, April 21 @ 12:00 PM
Two launch locations
Join Team Connolly as we kick off our re-election campaign with our first day of action in Burke and Reston! We are looking to get out into the community and energize Democratic voters to vote in the upcoming June 18th primary for Congressman Gerry Connolly and remind folks that early voting begins on Friday May 3rd.
Register Here - Burke Canvass! [[link removed]]
Register Here - Reston Canvass! [[link removed]]
* FCDC does not endorse during primary campaigns. Any Democratic candidate or candidate's committee may add their Fairfax County events to the FCDC website calendar [[link removed]].
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