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Join us for our Knocktoberfest Trivia Night [[link removed]] this Saturday, October 9th at 6pm ! It’ll be a night of fun and games with special guest speaker Hala Ayala, as well as appearances by various state and local candidates and local democratic leaders. Food and beverages will be provided and no need to worry about forming a team beforehand, teams will be randomized at the event. The winning team will receive $100 to donate to the charity or campaign of their choice . Buy your tickets TODAY! [[link removed]]
Also, we are now less than 30 days away from election day, folks! Let’s #KeepVirginiaBlue and volunteer as much as we can. Thank you to everyone who came out for Joshua Cole this past weekend. We hope to see you this Saturday as we head out again to canvass for Dan Helmer & VA Dems [[link removed]] . Remember, extra points will be given to folks who canvass before Knocktoberfest Trivia Night!
Finally, thank you to everyone who came out to the Fiesta de la Hispanidad/Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration with Arlington Dems Latino Caucus on Sunday, October 3rd and to all the volunteers who made this incredible event possible!
Check out upcoming events below:
Upcoming Events
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VAYD
Weekly
High
Priority
Phone
Bank
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October
7th,
6pm
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AYD
Canvass:
Dan
Helmer
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VA
Dems
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October
9th,
9am
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AYD
Knocktoberfest
Trivia
Night
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October
9th,
6pm
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Virginia
Turnout
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South
Arlington
Canvass
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October
10th,
1pm
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AYD
Halloween
Phone
Bank
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October
21st,
6pm
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Arlington
Dems
Golden
Gala
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October
23,
7pm
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AAPI
Caucus
Arlington
Dems
Diwali
Festival
&
GOTV
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October
24th,
3pm-6pm
[link removed] [[link removed]]AYD Knocktoberfest Trivia Night [[link removed]]
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 and the winning team will receive $100 to donate to the charity/campaign of their choosing. Our guest speaker will be Democratic Lt. Governor candidate Hala Ayala. Come on our and help us #KeepVirginiaBlue! ⠀
Food and beverages will be provided and don't worry about forming a team beforehand, teams will be randomized at the event!
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).
BUY YOUR TICKET NOW [[link removed]]
[link removed] [[link removed]]AYD Canvass: Dan Helmer & VA Dems [[link removed]]
Join us for an AYD Canvass for Dan Helmer & VA Dems! We’ll be meeting up at Clarendon’s Northside Social on Saturday, October 9th at 9:00am to carpool out by 9:10am in order to arrive in time to canvass from 10am-1pm. We should arrive back in Arlington by approximately 2pm.
Please come dressed to walk around for a while (think: athletic clothing, tennis shoes, sunglasses, baseball cap or visor), and 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 be using a mobile app to canvass.
For safety regarding COVID-19, we ask that all volunteers be vaccinated. Masks are also required for volunteering.
Sign up to canvass below and let us know if you are able to drive others!
SIGN UP TO CANVASS [[link removed]]Also, record your canvassing numbers here: [link removed] [[link removed]]
Questions? Email AYD President Matt Royer at [email protected] [[email protected]] .
[link removed] [[link removed]]Let's Get Vaccinated, Virginia! [[link removed]]
Everyone in Virginia Age 12 or Older Is Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine [[link removed]] Now! Pre-Registration is No Longer Required.
Certain groups are now eligible for a COVID-19 booster, if they received the Pfizer vaccine and if it’s been 6 months or more since their last shot.
We recommend these groups receive a booster this fall:
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Ages
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In addition, these groups may also benefit from a booster this fall:
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18-49
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medical
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Ages
18-64
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increased
risk
COVID-19
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of
where
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work
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live.
[link removed] [[link removed]]Let’s boost our civic engagement! [[link removed]]
What’s happening in Arlington and how can you make an impact? Check out the information below from Arlington County's Engage Arlington!
Georgetown to Metrorail Transit Enhancement Study
Through Thursday, Oct 7: Do you go to and from Georgetown for work, school or recreation? What would improve your trip? Your insight will help enhance access to Georgetown via Metrorail. Respond to this questionnaire [[link removed]] on advance planning for improved transit between Georgetown and Metrorail prepared by the Federal City Council, DC Dept. of Transportation, Georgetown BID & Georgetown U.
Join the Community Implementation Team
Through Thursday, Oct. 7: The Restorative Arlington Community Implementation Team [[link removed]!] will develop proposals for bringing Restorative Justice Practices to Arlington. If you are interested in engaging in important conversations and addressing harm and conflict, apply to Join the Team [[link removed]] !
Share Feedback on Draft Framework for Arlington’s Commitment to Strengthening Trust with our Immigrant Community
Through Thursday, Oct. 21: Arlington County has always had the vision of being a welcoming and inclusive community where every person has the right to live, learn, work and play. We have created a Draft Framework for Arlington’s Commitment to Strengthening Trust with our Immigrant Community [[link removed]] which reflects these values and we want to hear from you! Your feedback will help inform the creation of a draft “trust policy” and draft action agenda regarding the immigrant community and the County’s relationship to/with ICE and federal immigration services. Share your thoughts [[link removed]] .
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Arlington, VA 22202
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