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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY: KORUS Korean Festival (FCDC API Caucus) - Weekend of Oct. 4-5; K Market International Parking Lot (Annandale). Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia and FCDC API Caucus host a Democratic booth at the KORUS Festival. Democratic candidates are welcome to bring literature.
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Team Spanberger Debate Night Watch Party Fundraiser - Thurs., Oct. 9 @ 6:30 PM; Vienna address provided upon RSVP. Includes limited edition Spanberger debate swag! The Virginia Gubernatorial Debate is hosted by Norfolk State University and will be broadcast on WDCW-TV and WDVM-TV at 7 PM; it may also be available on livestream at www.dcnewsnow.com/.
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How We Win The Information War: A National Affairs Committee Policy Forum - Thurs., Oct. 9 @ 7 PM; Zoom webinar. This in-depth policy forum of experts from across media fields will explore strategies to tackle and overcome the left's media deficit and urgently build media ecosystems, infrastructure, and capacity that fight mis- and disinformation and support democracy. This will be recorded and uploaded to the FCDC YouTube channel.
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National Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (FCDC Diversity Outreach Committee) - Fri., Oct. 10 @ 6 PM; Mason Government Center. The FCDC Diversity Outreach hosts their annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Join them in honoring the remarkable achievements and invaluable contributions of Hispanic Americans to this great nation. Come experience traditional Latin food, folk group performances, meet community leaders, representatives and more. No registration required.
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DAAV & 11th CD Diwali Celebration with special guest, Rep. James Walkinshaw! - Sun., Oct. 19 @ 5:30 PM; Aroma Restaurant Bar and Banquet. Come celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with the Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia and the 11th CD Democrats, and special guest, Congressman James Walkinshaw! This festive event will feature a delicious full dinner, performances and a lighting of the lamp for Diwali!
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VOTER PROTECTION TRAINING
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Poll Observer Training (DPVA Coordinated Campaign) - Various dates through Thurs., Oct. 30 @ 7 PM; Zoom. The Democratic Party of Virginia Coordinated Campaign’s Voter Protection team is working to ensure that every voter has access to the polls and that every vote is counted.
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Protect the Vote: Quick Training for ALL Volunteers (FCDC Election Law & Voter Protection) - Weekly starting Wed., Oct. 8 @ 7 PM; Zoom. This training is for all FCDC volunteers with a special focus on helping poll greeters and precinct captains protect voting rights! NOTE: Original start date moved to Wed., Oct. 8.
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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. 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.
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Friday Power Lunch: DECODING HISTORY – FIGHTING FASCISM ONE BOOK AT A TIME- Fri., Oct. 3 @ 12 PM; Zoom. This week’s Friday Power Lunch kicks off Banned Books Week with Dr. Dorri Scott, who will share research from her dissertation on book banning and its impact on young people. The program will also launch the Friday Power Lunch Banned Book Club, beginning in November under Dr. Scott’s guidance. We’ll be joined by author Patricia O’Connell Pearson, whose new book We Are Your Children Too uncovers the story of Prince Edward County, Virginia, where public schools were closed rather than integrated during the Civil Rights era. Her work highlights how history and censorship collide in shaping our understanding of democracy.
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Climate Crisis Forum: Data Centers & Your Electric Bill - Sun., Oct. 5 @ 3 PM; South Lakes High School Auditorium. The Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) Climate Crisis Forum will unpack what the data center boom means for our bills, communities, and natural environment. Register to join us in-person or online. Virginia has more data centers than anywhere in the world. They already consume more than 25% of Virginia’s electricity, and keeping up with this demand will require costly transmission upgrades that residents will pay for through their monthly bills, along with billions in state tax exemptions.
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Arab American 35th Annual Candidates Dinner - Sun., Oct. 5 @ 5:30 PM; Marriott Fairview - Falls Church. Join us for dinner with community leaders, elected officials, and candidates as we highlight the power of Arab American voices—engaged, respected, and shaping the political process.
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Rep. Don Beyer hosts Ninth Annual Women’s Conference: The Ripple Effects of Resilience - Mon., Oct., 6 @ 6:30 PM; George Mason University (Mason Square - Arlington). Join Congressman Don Beyer on Monday, October 6 for his Ninth Annual Women’s Conference titled ‘The Ripple Effects of Resilience’ at George Mason University’s Arlington Campus. This year’s conference brings together women leaders and community voices to share stories of perseverance, strength, and resilience in the face of the challenges confronting our community today. Together, we will explore solutions, build connections, and inspire one another to lead with courage and hope. Please note this event is limited capacity.
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Virginia Gubernatorial Debate at Norfolk State University - Thurs., Oct. 9 @ 7 PM. WDVM-TV, WDCW-TV, YouTube. The only gubernatorial debate of 2025 will be hosted by Norfolk State University and available in the Washington DC Metro area on WDCW-TV and WDVM-TV. It may also be available on livestream at www.dcnewsnow.com/.
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