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Dear John,
It's summer time and we are ready to celebrate! Join us this Saturday, July 13th for a celebration of...YOU!
Our annual membership appreciation BBQ will be held on July 13th beginning at 6:30 pm. We will provide food, drinks and fun! This is our favorite time of year to come together and hang out at a purely social event. The BBQ will be held at 2001 15th St N, a short walk from the Courthouse metro.
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The Arlington Democrats are moving, and they need our help!
Come join us this weekend as we move ArlDems into their new headquarters, while raising funds for AYD that will help fund our campaign activities and other events for the rest of the year! Sign up HERE to let us know your availability to help out on either Saturday, July 13, or Sunday, July 14, and we’ll be in touch with the details shortly. Pizza and refreshments will be served.
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Join the Arlington Young Dems for our July New Members Happy Hour on Wednesday, July 17th featuring New Member Bingo as a way to get to know each other and the AYD board.
Our monthly happy hours are a great opportunity to meet new people, learn how to get involved, and/or just grab a drink and catch up with fellow young Dems! Everyone is welcome.
This month’s happy hour will take place June 17th at 6:30 pm at La Finca, located on 3227 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA. There is street parking available nearby and it's just a short walk from the Clarendon Metro Station.
We hope to see you there!
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Who is the Mayor of Arlington? If you're wondering the answer to this question, join us on Tuesday, July 23rd for a conversation about the Arlington County government! A surprise preview: We don't even have a mayor!
Local politics can be confusing and often is left behind when we discuss so many issues of national importance, but ultimately real change in our communities can start right here in our County. We'll be joined by elected officials from Arlington to talk about how the government works, how you can get involved, and why it matters that we continue to elect Democrats at all levels of government.
The meeting will be July 23rd at 7 pm in the Central Library auditorium, a short walk from the Ballston or Virginia Square metro stations. Free parking is also available.
Check out the Facebook event and RSVP here! |
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The Arlington Young Democrats, in partnership with Equality Virginia, call on members and allies to volunteer for this important Equality Means Business campaign during Pride Month, which seeks to find local businesses willing to pledge that they will not discriminate against their employees or customers who are members of the LGBTQ community!
Our Arlington community is one of the bluest in the Commonwealth, and it’s time we start living our values through our businesses. But we need help getting the word out!
Volunteer to help AYD contact local businesses in Arlington (in person or by phone) to tell them about this important campaign and help them join! We will provide all volunteers with a sample script to get you started. Sign-up here!
Contact [email protected] with any questions!
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On Saturday, October 26th, AYD is participating in the Walk & 5K to End HIV! Registration fees are 50% off with the promo code AYD19, so JOIN US or DONATE to our team today! Your donations go to Whitman-Walker Health, which is an HIV education, prevention, and primary care nonprofit. Funds go to providing free STD testing including HIV testing & counseling, behavioral health services, legal services, trans-affirming healthcare, PrEP (HIV preventive medication), primary & dental healthcare, etc.
Registration fees (50% OFF with promo code AYD19):
- Runner: $17.50 (discounted from $35)
- Walker: $12.50 (discounted from $25)
- Sleepwalker: $20.00 (discounted from $40) – if you can’t make it but still want to support the team (your t-shirt will be mailed to you after the event!)
- Student/Senior Walker: $7.50 (discounted from $15)
Early Packet/T-Shirt Pick-Up (Friday, October 25th):
- 11:30 AM – 7 PM
- Location: Pacers (1821 14th Street, NW Washington DC 20009)
Event Details (Saturday, October 26th):
- 7:30 AM: Same-day registration and same-day packet/t-shirt pickup
- 8:15 AM: An uplifting program of music, speakers, and warm-up exercises
- 9:15 AM: 5K begins
- 9:20 AM: Walk begins
- 10:00 AM: Post event celebration
- Location: The Walk & 5K to End HIV will begin and end at Freedom Plaza (Pennsylvania Avenue and 13th Street, NW). The closest Metro stations are Federal Triangle (Blue/Orange lines) and Metro Center (Blue/Orange/Red lines).
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Want to help elect Democrats in less than an hour a month? We're recruiting Arlingtonians who live in apartment and condo complexes to serve as building ambassadors. You'll arrange voter registration events, remind your neighbors about upcoming elections and welcome candidates to visit.
Being a building ambassador is easy and fun! Many of our ambassadors find it a great way to meet their neighbors. Arlington Democrats will provide you with all the help that you need.
Sign up here today!
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If you're interested in learning about more Democratic events in Arlington, visit arlingtondemocrats.org/calendar
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If you are not already a dues-paying member of the Arlington Young Democrats, we encourage you to join here. Dues are $25 for the year. As a member, you will receive exclusive benefits such as the ability to vote in AYD elections, access to VAYDConnect and other state resources, and discounts at Arlington Democratic fundraisers.
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