Blue Fairfax Tickets still on sale
** Silent Auction Online Catalog [[link removed]]
** RSVP - Blue Fairfax Dinner Tickets! [[link removed]]
** RSVP - Individual & Table Sponsorships! [[link removed]]
COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS 'TILL THE BLUE FAIRFAX DINNER: Tickets remain on sale but may close soon.
SILENT AUCTION [[link removed]] : Bidding opens at Noon, today. See below for a sneak peak at a few items generously offered by FCDC members and donors. Potential auction bidders need not attend the Blue Fairfax Dinner to participate in the Silent Auction.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, presumptive Democratic nominee for Virginia Governor!
FEATURED SPEAKERS: Representatives Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly .
Senator Tim Kaine will appear via videotaped remarks.
SPECIAL GUESTS: Michael Fanone [[link removed]] and Philip J. Hirschkop [[link removed]] will receive General Assembly commendations from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell. Mr. Fanone was badly injured during the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and is an outspoken voice against the violent rhetoric that incited the attack on the Capitol and MAGA extremism in all its forms. Mr. Hirschkop is an American civil rights lawyer who, with attorney Bernard S. Cohen , represented Mildred and Richard Loving [[link removed]] in several court cases to overturn the Lovings' conviction for interracial marriage in the state of Virginia.
AUCTION SNEAK PEEK — VINTNERS EDITION
The Silent Auction [[link removed]] is one of the most popular and fun elements of FCDC's Blue Fairfax Dinner [[link removed]] . Bidding will open at Noon today, and continue through 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 2. Even though the auction is not live, you can get a sneak peek at the silent auction at www.32auctions.com/2024BFD [[link removed]] . Items will be available for viewing and bidding at the Dinner. All bidding is conducted online.
Click on the image for item bidding details for a few of our auction items.
Wine Basket — Hershey Recommends [[link removed]]
Starting Bid: $200
(Value: $375)
[link removed] Basket — Virginia Quartet
auctions/161067/auction_items/5428625 [[link removed]]
Starting Bid: $100
(Value: $200)
[link removed] Basket — Whalin Recommends
161067/auction_items/5427475 [[link removed]]
Starting Bid: $80
(Value: $160)
Wine Basket — California Quartet [[link removed]]
Starting Bid: $75
(Value: $163)
Wine Basket — Virginia Trio [[link removed]]
Starting Bid: $100
(Value: $200)
Wine Basket — French Trio [[link removed]]
Starting Bid: $55
(Value: $120)
FCDC FEATURED EVENTS
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 at Noon today!)
* 6:00 PM - General Reception [[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
Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger
Presumptive Democratic nominee for Virginia Governor!
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Representatives Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly*
Senator Tim Kaine will appear via videotaped remarks.
General Admission price increases this Sunday, May 19.
RSVP Now! [[link removed]]
Be a B.F.D. Sponsor/VIP!* [[link removed]]
* Gerry Connolly is appearing at this event as a featured speaker; he is not soliciting funds or donations. FCDC does not endorse during primary campaigns.
UPCOMING EVENTS
** Friday Power Lunch - Rethinking/New Thinking 🧠 🧐 Changing the Conversation 👄
Friday, May 31 @ 12:00 PM
Zoom
Inspired by the Friday Power Lunch, this week's guests will share how grassroots groups in Texas are joining forces to start their own Power Lunch show called “TGA: Grassroots Strong” a new Zoom happy hour amplifying the voices of Texas grassroots and calling attention to how grassroots groups are not being funded.
Register Here! [[link removed]]
** Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Friendraiser – NOVA!
Friday, May 31 @ 7:00 PM
Vienna address provided upon RSVP
Join the members of the Virginia Asian American & Pacific Islander Caucus on Friday, May 31 in Vienna for a special event to close out Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** Summertime Democracy Chat with Del. Karen Keys-Gamarra
Friday, June 14 @ 7:00 PM
Home of Maggie Godbold (Address provided upon RSVP)
Join Delegate Karen Keys-Gamarra and hear the latest news from Richmond. Learn how we can protect our Democracy here in Virginia!
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia Virtual Juneteenth Luncheon 2024
Saturday, June 15 @ 2:00 PM
Zoom
The Democratic Black Caucus of Virginia will host its 19th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration on Saturday, 15 June at 2:00pm.
You are invited to an inspiring virtual program, “Because You Voted – Democrats Did That!” We will highlight the successes of having a Democratic majority and how that majority led to having the first Black Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates and Blacks in historic leadership positions.
We’ll also be joined by Elected Officials & Candidates including Congressman Bobby Scott, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan. Speaker Don Scott, Senator Louise Lucas, Senator Lamont Bagby, Senator Mamie Locke, Delegate Charniele Herring and much more!
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** Vivian Watts' Annual BBQ
Saturday, June 15 @ 4:00 PM
Annandale address provided upon RSVP
Vivian Watts' annual lip-smacking all-you-can-eat BBQ is Saturday, June 15th, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM! You are invited to our biggest event of the year in Virginia’s 14th House District ~ starring the most delicious, all-you-can-eat home cooking and most relaxed afternoon ever!
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
** DAAV AANHPI Heritage Month Dinner & Awards Presentation
Saturday, June 15 @ 6:00 PM
Tandoori Fairfax [[link removed]]
Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia (DAAV) invites you to our annual AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration and Awards Presentation. Enjoy great food, a special guest speaker, and the presentation of the Joe Montano Award , Fearless Leader, and Unsung Hero Awards.
RSVP Here! [[link removed]]
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