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Dear ,
October is here, and AYD is diving into a busy month! From spooky Halloween fun to crucial get-out-the-vote efforts ahead of the November election, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved. We’ve also just launched our revamped website—arlingtonyoungdems.org—where you can explore our upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, information about our upcoming e-board election, and more! Be sure to check it out and stay plugged in this fall!
Best,
Jessie Ojeda, Recruitment Director
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UPCOMING CANVASSING &
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Ready to get involved?
AYD has plenty of opportunities this fall—from canvassing and
phonebanking to helping with community events. Let us know how you’d
like to plug in by filling out our volunteer interest form here.
Don’t forget to log your hours after using our campaign activity tracker to help AYD win the Virginia Young Dems campaign competition!
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Knocktober & Spooky Season Canvassing with Planned Parenthood of VA (PPVA)
Saturday, October 4, 2025 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 5, 2025 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
HD-21 & 22 Campaign Office, 9236 Mosby St, Manassas, VA 20110
Come join PPAV as we knock for Abigail Spanberger and Elizabeth Guzmán in HD-22! This is part of our Knocktober Canvassing push — a perfect time to connect with voters about the importance of their vote.
👉 Saturday Sign-Up (Oct. 4)
👉 Sunday Sign-Up (Oct. 5)
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Sunday, October 19, 2025
HD-21 & 22 Campaign Office, 9236 Mosby St, Manassas, VA 20110
Join us for our Spooky Season canvassing series! Costumes encouraged as we talk to voters about reproductive rights and the importance of their vote.
👉Spooky Costume Canvass with Repro Champions (Oct. 18)
👉Knock-or-Treat Canvassing with John McCauliff (Oct. 19)
👉Spooky Season Canvassing with PPAV (Oct. 19)
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LOOKING AHEAD: AYD EVENTS
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Arlington After Dark: A Celebration of Our Community
Sunday, October 5 | 6–8 PM
Highline RxR, 2010 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA
Part
of the Arlington Democrats’ Gold Card fundraising series, After Dark is
our variety-style event featuring comedy, games, and a drag show finale
you won’t want to miss!
👉 Get your tickets today!
🔥 NEW: Free Entry for Canvassers!
Help
knock doors the weekend of October 4–5, and your entry is on us. One
packet = one free ticket. It’s the best way to make an impact and
celebrate with AYD! Sign up for a shift here!
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Meet the E-Board!
Tuesday, October 14 | 6:30–8:00 PM
Fire Works Pizza, Clarendon
This
casual evening is a great opportunity to meet the current AYD Executive
Board, learn how the board functions, and prepare for our November
e-board elections. Stick around afterward if you’d like to help with
some light textbanking!
👉 RSVP here!
Interested in running? Submit your candidate form here!
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Ranked Choice Voting 101 w/ UpVote VA
Monday, October 27 | 6–7:30 PM
Lubber Run Community Center (Oak Room)
Want
to learn how ranked choice voting works in Arlington? Come to our info
session with UpVote Virginia’s Liz White—then put RCV to the test in a
fun “Cookie Caucus” to pick the crowd-favorite dessert.
👉 RSVP here!
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AYD Halloween Social 🎃
Thursday, October 30 | 7–9 PM
Freddie’s Beach Bar, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA
Join us for a night of fun, friends, and Halloween vibes at Freddie’s Beach Bar! Costumes are encouraged (but optional). Stick around for karaoke starting at 9 PM if you’re up for more fun!
👉 RSVP here!
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30th Annual Kennedy-King Dinner
Thursday, October 23
6 PM Reception - 7 PM Dinner
Doubletree Hilton Crystal City, Arlington 22202
Join us for the 30th Annual Kennedy-King Dinner featuring special guests Congressman Don Beyer and Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42). Enjoy a reception and dinner with recognition for donors, sponsors, and scholarship recipients.
👉 Purchase your tickets here.
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Don't miss our next event, subscribe to our google calendar to stay up to date!
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Arlington Young Dems
1235 S Clark St
Suite 207
Arlington VA 22202
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You received this email because you are a current registered member of the Arlington Young Democrats.
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