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** Upcoming Events
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1/8/20
SAVE THE DATE: May 30, 2020
Sacramento DSA is hosting its first ever local chapter convention to deliberate, debate, and ultimately democratically decide the direction the chapter will go for the next year of organizing. Time/location are TBD.


** Racial Solidarity Committee Meeting
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We need your help to drive the direction of the committee going forward! Bring your productive criticisms, ideas, and thoughts about how we can fight racism and capitalism in Sacramento!

Date: Wednesday, January 8th, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: ACCE, 4433 Florin Rd, #880, Sacramento, CA, 95823 ([link removed])


** Socialist Education Committee Meeting
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Come plan our next exciting education event!

Date: Thursday, January 9th, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: Crepeville, 1730 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])

Join Sac DSA Socialist Feminist Committee for food, drinks and fun discussion on feminist activism!

Date: Friday, January 10th, 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Cafe Colonial, 3520 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820 ([link removed])


** Arden-Arcade Bernie Canvass
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With the primary fast approaching there is no time to sit out! Come join us and knock doors for Bernie as we try to elect the first socialist president ever.

Never knocked doors before? There will be a brief training and plenty of veteran canvassers to help out!

Contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.

Date: Saturday, January 11th, 9:00-12:00pm
Location: Mimi's Bistro + Bakery, 2029 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825 ([link removed])


** Childwatch Working Group Meeting
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Come join us to plan on how we can ensure accessible childcare at our upcoming events!
Date: Saturday, January 11th, 10:00-11:00am
Location: Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op 2820 R St, Sacramento, CA, 95816 ([link removed])


** Resolution Writing Workshop
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Join the local convention working group for a brief presentation about the convention resolution submission format, including time for questions. Stick around to collaborate with comrades or work on your resolution(s) in a supportive environment. Resolutions will be how political priorities are decided on at the convention, so this is a good starting place if you have ideas for the direction of the chapter’s work.
Date: Saturday, January 11th, 1:00-3:30pm
Location: Southgate Library, 6132 66th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95823 ([link removed])


** POC Social
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Ring in the new decade with Sacramento DSA's Racial Solidarity Committee! Join us for conversation, games, activities, music & snacks!

***POC Event***
Date: Saturday, January 11th, 3:00-5:30pm
Location: Elk Grove Library, 8900 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624 ([link removed])
FACEBOOK EVENT ([link removed])


** Labor Committee Meeting
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Want to learn about and get support in building power in your workplace to make real change for you and your co-workers? Join the Labor Committee at our next meeting.

We will be planning upcoming educational workshops, speaker series, workers' rights training, and workplace organizer training.
Date: Sunday, January 12th, 11:00-12:30pm
Location: Shine Cafe, 1400 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])


** DSA for Bernie Debate Watch Party
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Come watch Bernie stand up against corporate backed politicians and fight for a better world in the upcoming Democratic debate! We will hear speeches from DSA members who have been involved in our DSA for Bernie campaign, and talk about upcoming opportunities for you to help out! This event is open to all and we encourage everyone to bring a friend (or 5)! Look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Tuesday, January 14th, 5:00-8:00pm
Location: Clubhouse 56, 723 56th St, Sacramento, CA, 95819 ([link removed])
FACEBOOK EVENT ([link removed])


** Socialist Feminist Committee Meeting
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The Socialist Feminist Committee is excited to have the Erotic Service Provider Legal, Educational & Research Project and the Sacramento Sex Worker Outreach Project come to our meeting. We will be listening to them speak about grassroots advocacy efforts to support sex workers in our community, and how we can show solidarity to their important work.
Date: Tuesday, January 14th, 6:00-7:30pm
Location: Gender Health Center, 2020 29th St #201, Sacramento, CA 95817 ([link removed])


** January General Membership Meeting/Candidate Endorsement Forum
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At our January General Membership meeting, we will be hosting a candidate forum for any local candidates seeking our chapter's endorsement.

If you are running for local office and are interested in our endorsement, please fill out this SURVEY ([link removed])

NOTE: If you are a new member or just want to find out how to get plugged in and help, come to the meeting 30 minutes early - the board members will be there to answer all your questions!

At all meetings, we adhere to the DSA "Rules for Respectful Discussion" to ensure an inclusive conversation where all voices are heard. You can read more about these guidelines here ([link removed] ([link removed]) ).

If you need childcare at this meeting, please email [email protected] so we can arrange it for you.
Date: Saturday, January 18th, 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Colonial Heights Library, 4799 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95820 ([link removed])


** Media-Communications Committee Meeting
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Join the Media Committee and the Communications Committees for this combined committee meeting to discuss upcoming graphic design projects, propaganda opportunities, the new website, the new podcast, and content for the DSA Sac Blog. We will also continue developing social media protocols, communications standards, project tracking methods, and more.

If you're interested in graphic design, web design, writing, or editing, stop by this meeting!
Date: Sunday, January 19th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Location: Shine Cafe, 1400 E St, Sacramento, CA 95814 ([link removed])


** Housing Committee Meeting
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Join the Housing Committee to determine how we can implement a socialist housing policy in Sacramento, and build a strong grassroots tenants' movement to collectively advocate for our own needs. We will also discuss the significance of housing to the greater movement for socialism. Housing is a human right! Let's demand a new system that allows everyone to live with dignity, and helps communities thrive.
Date: Sunday, January 19th, 3:00-4:30pm
Location: ACCE, 4433 Florin Rd, #880, Sacramento, CA, 95823 ([link removed])


** Racial Solidarity Committee Meeting
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We need your help to drive the direction of the committee going forward! Bring your productive criticisms, ideas, and thoughts about how we can fight racism and capitalism in Sacramento!

Date: Wednesday, January 22nd, 7:00-8:30pm
Location: ACCE, 4433 Florin Rd, #880, Sacramento, CA, 95823 ([link removed])


** Bernie Canvasses and Phone Bank
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** Phone Bank Led by Annabel Vera
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Date: Wednesday, January 8th, 6:30-8:00pm
Contact: [email protected] (http://) for more information.



** Arden-Arcade Door to Door Canvass Led by JR Parker
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Date: Sunday, January 11th, 9:00-12:00pm
Contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.



** Spanish Language Canvass Led by Johan Carrillo
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Date: Sunday, January 12th, time TBD
Contact: [email protected] for more information.



** Hollywood Park Door to Door Canvass Led by Sam Greenup
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Date: Saturday, January 25th, 10:30am-2:00pm
Contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.



** South Land Park Door to Door Canvass Led by Sam Greenup
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Date: Sunday, January 25th, 11:30-3:00pm
Contact: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) for more information.



** Other Dates To Remember

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Meeting
DATE: Every Tuesday, 9:30am
LOCATION: County Administration Center, 700 H Street, Room 1450, Sacramento, CA 95814
FOR MORE INFO: Archived action summaries and video can be found here. ([link removed])

Sacramento City Council Meeting
DATE: Every Tuesday, 4:30pm
LOCATION: City Hall Council Chamber, 915 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
FOR MORE INFO: Archived meeting minutes and video can be found here. ([link removed])


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