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SEPT. 9 & NOV. 4 ELECTIONS
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September 9 Special Election (11th Congressional District)
Voting In-Progress at two Early Voting Centers [[link removed]] ! Voting at nine additional satellite locations within the 11th Congressional District ends Saturday at 5 PM.
Field Team Walkinshaw [[link removed]] is making a final BIG push through to Special Election Day. It's all about turning out Democrats and winning BIG! A BIG Win sends a strong message of hope and defiance.
** 4th Annual Defend Democracy BBQ (FCDC Fundraising Event)
Sunday, September 7 from 3 to 5 PM
Burke Lake Park, Shelter A, [[link removed]] 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station
Don Beyer, James Walkinshaw, and Charniele Herring will join us in the final days before the historic special election for the 11th Congressional District. Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano is our grillmaster-in-chief. Bring the kids to enjoy BBQ and friendly Democratic company as we prepare for the November Elections! Tickets are only $25; kids 12 and under FREE!
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FCDC BREAKOUT EVENTS
** Sully Dems International Shindig [[link removed]] - Sun., Sept. 7 @ 2 PM; Centreville address provided upon RSVP. Bring your good cheer and share it with everyone by donating food and/or beverages! Help make this a fun celebration of culture and diversity. Bring your favorite family dishes. Event organizers need volunteers to bring a dish, [[link removed]] as well as bar and service volunteers. [[link removed]]
** H.R. 1 Community Forum (The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21)) Co-Sponsored by the FCDC Black Caucus - Sat., Sept. 13 @ 9 AM - First Baptist Church of Vienna [[link removed]] . Join Delegate David Bulova, Sam Shirazi, Federal Fallout, and Bobby Kogan, Center for American Progress, for an open forum on the political, economic, and social impacts on Virginians of H.R. 1, The One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21). No registration required.
** Jammin' For Justice: Dranesville Dems Fall Fundraiser [[link removed]] - Sat., Sept. 13 @ 5 PM; "Jazz Shack" - Arlington address provided upon RSVP. The Dranesville District Democratic Committee, in collaboration with the Arlington County Democratic Committee, presents JAMMIN’ FOR JUSTICE, Dranesville Dems' Annual Fundraiser to Get Out the Vote and Keep Fairfax Blue. Music by The Shacksters (Jazz Shack House Band), Nobody's Business [[link removed]] , and Veronneau [[link removed]] . Suzanne needs helpwith set-up, clean-up, and other tasks, as well as food and beverages. Please sign-Up for potluck drink and food [[link removed]] and volunteer slots [[link removed]] .
** Mason Dems Rage for Change Fundraiser [[link removed]] - Sat., Sept. 13 @ 7 PM; Address provided upon RSVP. Join Mason Dems for a high-energy night of music, laughter, and creative activism to support our local Democratic Party. Channel your frustration with attacks on immigrants, women, federal workers, and public education into safe, fun “rage” activities—like smashing policy piñatas, bubble-wrap stomping, and creating a community mural.
** Mount Vernon District Dems 48th Annual Ice Cream Social [[link removed]] - Sun., Sept. 14 @ 2 PM; Laurel Hill Park Central Green, 8780 Lorton Rd, Lorton [[link removed]] . Join Mount Vernon District Democrats for our yearly celebration with speakers, ice cream, soft drinks, and other food. The park has a paved and covered picnic area, adjacent playground and restrooms. Tickets are free, but sponsor if you can.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Editor's Note: Canvasses, fundraisers, meet & greets, etc., associated with the probable Braddock District Supervisor nomination contest are organized in the FCDC calendar under this tag: #BraddockFirehousePrimary [[link removed]] . FCDC does not endorse during primary campaigns or nomination contests. Any Democratic candidate or candidate’s committee may add their Fairfax County events to the FCDC website calendar [[link removed]].
* Friday Power Lunch: United in Action: A Conversation on Rights, Messaging, and Democracy [[link removed]] - Fri., Sept. 5 @ 12 PM; Zoom. Update on Our Rights Across Virginia and the Nation with Jamie Lockhart, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia PAC. Messaging – What We Can Do, and What We Should Avoid with Antonia Scatton, political messaging expert, communications consultant, and author of Reframing America newsletter. Congress is Back – Opportunity to Make a Buzz with Scott Wheeler of Five by Fifteen will introduce the DC Field Trip, a joint venture with Mayday Movement USA, addressing travel, lodging, family care, social anxiety, impact, finances, and more.
** Walkinshaw for Congress Rally BBQ w/ Sen. Warner, Abigail Spanberger & Moms Demand Action! [[link removed]] - Sat., Sept. 6 @ 1 PM; Vienna address provided upon registration. Join James Walkinshaw, Abigail Spanberger, Moms Demand Action, and a powerful lineup of local leaders for an energizing Weekend of Action the final weekend before the Special Election on September 9th! They will kick things off with a rally to fire up the crowd, hear from inspiring elected officials, and make it clear that our community is ready to send James to Congress. After the rally, stick around for a barbecue full of good food and great energy, and then hit the doors with fellow volunteers to Get Out the Vote in this critical race.
** Del. Holly Seibold’s 3rd Annual Summer Splash Fundraiser [[link removed]] - Sat., Sept. 6; VIP Reception - 6 PM; General Admission - 6:30 PM; Westwood Country Club, Vienna [[link removed]] . Please join Delegate Holly Seibold for an Evening Cocktail Party poolside at Westwood Country Club. The pool will be open exclusively for our private event from 6:00-8:30 PM. Feel free to take a dip! Lifeguards will be on duty. Please bring the family!
** Fault Lines Screening with Post-film Panel and Social Hour [[link removed]] - Sun., Sept. 7 @ 3:15 PM; Angelika Film Center at Mosaic [[link removed]] . The public is invite you to a special, exclusive screening of the groundbreaking documentary, " Fault Lines [[link removed]] ,” followed by an expert panel discussion with regional leaders and a social hour to continue the conversation. Panelists include Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay, Providence District Supervisor Dalia Palchick, Delegate Marcus Simon among others.
** Fundraiser in Alexandria for our Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi [[link removed]] - Sun., Sept. 7 @ 5 PM; Alexandria address provided upon RSVP. Fundraiser in Alexandria for our Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor, Sen. Ghazala Hashmi . Host committee includes Sen. Adam Ebbin, Sen. Saddam Salim, and Del. Paul Krizek .
** Fundraiser with Congressman Eugene Vindman & Delegate Dan Helmer [[link removed]] - Thurs., Sept. 11 @ 6 PM; Address provided upon RSVP. Please join Congressman Eugene Vindman and Delegate Dan Helmer to learn more about the stakes in Virginia this year.
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