Hey John -

Happy belated Labor Day! We have much to thank organized labor for and must continue to support the labor movement in order to gain better working conditions and protections for all. An additional thank you to everyone who made it out to the first Joint Campaign Committee Gold Card event of the season, the annual Arlington Dems Chili Cookoff. It was an incredible turnout and great kickoff for campaign season.

Speaking of campaigns, join the AYD Canvassing Team as we go help Wendy Gooditis and VA Dems on Saturday, September 11th. We’ll be meeting up at Clarendon’s Northside Social at 8:15am to carpool out by 8:30am in order to arrive in Winchester, VA for canvassing from 10am-1pm. We will hold a moment of silence before our departure in order to honor those lost on and due to the September 11th, 2001 attacks. We should arrive back in Arlington by approximately 3pm. Sign up here.

Have you started campaigning already? Help AYD continue to be a leader in campaigning this season by submitting your stats with this form. Every time you're out this fall, make sure to keep track of the number of doors you knock, phone calls you make, texts you send, and/or voters you register. All campaign activity after September 1st counts. Let's get out the vote together!

Check out upcoming events below:

AYD Canvass for Wendy Gooditis & VA Dems

Wendy Gooditis and the VA Dems need your help out in Virginia HoD District 10. Join the AYD Canvassing Team as we go help our fellow Dems on Saturday, September 11th. We will hold a moment of silence before our departure in order to honor those lost on and due to the September 11th, 2001 attacks.

We’ll be meeting up at Clarendon’s Northside Social at 8:15am to carpool out by 8:30am in order to arrive in Winchester, VA for canvassing from 10am-1pm. We should arrive back in Arlington by approximately 3pm.

The canvass launch location address is Friendship Park, N Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, VA 22601. Please come dressed to walk around for what is likely going to be warm weather (think: athletic summer clothing, sneakers, sunglasses, baseball cap or visor), but keep an eye on the forecast. We recommend you wear sunscreen, bring water and snacks, and come with a fully charged phone as we will most likely be using an app to canvass. Each car will probably stop for lunch on the return trip.

For covid safety, this event will be launched outdoors and all volunteers must be vaccinated. Masks are required for volunteering.

Questions? Email AYD President Matt Royer at [email protected].

AYD September Social Hour

Help us celebrate the first day of early voting in Virginia by joining us for our AYD September Social Hour on Friday, September 17th at 7pm.

Our monthly social hours are a great opportunity to meet new people, learn how to get involved, and catch up with your fellow young Dems! Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!

The location for this event is Ireland's Four Courts, right off the Courthouse Metro. There is street parking available nearby as well.

AYD Progressive Foreign Policy Panel

Join us and our Veterans & Foreign Affairs Caucus for our AYD Progressive Foreign Policy Panel on Tuesday, September 21st at 7pm via Zoom. We’ll be hearing from a few foreign policy professionals about various topical issues and there will be an opportunity for Q&A. The meeting will also be live-streamed via our AYD Facebook Page.

Panelists to be announced!

Questions? Email AYD President Matt Royer at [email protected].

AYD Knocktoberfest Trivia Night

Join the Arlington Young Democrats, candidates, and local Democratic leaders and guests for a night of socializing and trivia on Saturday, October 9th at 6pm! Extra points will be given to attendees for canvassing before the event. Help us #KeepVirginiaBlue! ⠀

Food and beverages will be provided and don't worry about forming a team beforehand, teams will be randomized night of!

SPEAKERS TBA

LOCATION: 800 N Highland St, Arlington, VA 22201

TICKETS: Knocktoberfest Trivia Night is one of four events included with your purchase of a Gold Card. Individual tickets can also be purchased for $50 (Roosevelt-Obama Society $45; Young/Senior Dem $40).

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Join the AYD Campaign Volunteer Team

Interested in #KeepingVirginiaBlue? Then join our AYD Campaign Volunteer Team to stay up to date on opportunities to keep voters informed throughout this election season. Sign up today!

Let's Get Vaccinated, Virginia!

All Virginia residents over 12 are now eligible for the vaccine! If you have not yet registered, you should do so through Vaccinate Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health system for registration.

Let’s boost our civic engagement!

What’s happening in Arlington and how can you make an impact? Check out the information below from Arlington County's Engage Arlington!

"Apply to Neighborhood College

Through Friday, Sept. 17: Learn how to become a neighborhood advocate and create positive change in your community through Arlington County’s free Neighborhood College program. Apply for the fall 2021 session.

Transitway Extension to Pentagon City

Wednesday, September 1, 7 p.m.: Virtual public information meeting on the 12th Street Complete Street and Transitway Extension to Pentagon City."

Arlington Young Democrats

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