Hey John - Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, whether virtually or while social distancing, let’s remember those who gave their lives serving our country. Memorial day and everyday, we honor their sacrifice. We also want to update you on what the Arlington Young Dems have been up to! This past week, we held our weekly movie night and our biweekly happy hour. There are more digital events on the way and we hope you will join us! Reminder that the deadline to register for the Arlington County Board Special Election is Tuesday, May 26th at 11:59 pm online.
Upcoming Election InformationThere are several upcoming elections this year for Arlingtonians and AYD wants to make sure you stay informed. Check out the links below for more info!
AYD Netflix Party: The LovebirdsJoin us Sunday, May 24th at 7 pm for AYD Netflix Party: The Lovebirds. The party link will be posted at 6:50 pm beforehand! Movie Description: A couple (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. We will also have a Google Meet video chat where we can live troubleshoot issues people may have and to add a video component for those who want that option. Google Meet link: meet.google.com/hdz-ooyi-ubz Dial-in: (US) +1 443-489-6353 PIN: 373 154 334# Questions? Email our digital director, Tenley O'Hara, at [email protected]
AYD Virtual Town Hall: Criminal Justice and COVID-19Join us for our virtual town hall this Tuesday, May 26th at 7 pm with Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti and Delegate Jennifer Carroll Foy interviewed by AYD Democratic Party Representative Mike Hemminger on criminal justice and COVID-19. You can watch this interview live and submit questions day of on our Facebook Live feed: https://www.facebook.com/arlingtonyoungDemocrats/live
Join one of our AYD Caucus Facebook Groups and check out the upcoming caucus meetings below! Upcoming Caucus Events
Questions? Email our outreach director, Sacha Brenac, at [email protected]
2020 Virginia Young Democrats ConventionThe 2020 Virginia Young Democrats Convention has been moved online and rescheduled for Saturday, May 30 at 12 pm. VAYD is conducting this convention “virtually for the first time in [their] history to ensure that we can safely conduct leadership transitions during a global pandemic.” The deadline to register for this event is May 26, 2020. In order to register and to learn more about this event, check out www.vayd.org/convention. Do you need resources during Covid-19?Well, we have them! Click the button below to check out helpful information on protecting yourself, caring for older adults, Virginia COVID-19 statistics, Arlington’s situation, and how to manage anxiety and stress.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please reach out to our president, Dan Matthews, at [email protected] Community Highlight
COVID-19 Mental Wellness Resource PageMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people are struggling now more than ever with their mental health during this pandemic. Arlington County has launched a COVID-19 Mental Wellness resource page to help out during this time. If you or someone you know is struggling, please check it out to find phone numbers and links to support.
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