Samantha · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM

So what do I actually DO here? Meet the Eboard and hit the road to canvass this month!

Anyone else feeling good after that debate? Let's go tell people about it!John,  We are off to the races! We're knocking doors, making calls, and there’s plenty more to come between now and November!  But to turn things inward for a second, do you ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at AYD? D…

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  Bryant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 9:16 PM

TONIGHT: ArlDems Presidential Debate Watch Party

Join Us for the ArlDems Presidential Debate Watch Party Kamala vs. Trump Debate TONIGHT  Date: September 10th, 2024 Time: 8 PM (Debate starts at 9 PM)Location: Courthaus Social  Join us for one of AYDs favorite events! Come enjoy good food, game, and company as we cheer on our home team!  Arlington …

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  Bryant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

August 26, 2024 at 9:36 PM

TOMORROW: AYD Nats Night

Buy a discounted ticket and Join AYD for a Nats Night!!!  TICKETS AVAILABLEJoin AYD for our annual AYD Nats Night!!!  Date: August, 27thTime: 6:15 PM (Meet Up Time)Location: Outside of Bull Pen (Meet Up Location) Join us for one of AYDs favorite events! Come enjoy good food, game, and company as we…

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  Bryant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

August 24, 2024 at 5:32 PM

STILL TIME to join us for our AYD Cookout

We still have plenty of food for you to join our cookout!!! CELEBRATE WITH USCap off the Democratic Party's most energetic, hopeful, and historic week yet at AYD's 2024 Membership Cookout!!!  Date: August 24thTime: 6 PM to 8 PM Location: Upon Ticket Purchase (Columbia Pike) Join us for food, drinks…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Don't Miss the AYD 2024 Membership Cookout

Continue the DNC momentum this weekend by joining AYD at our annual membership cookout!  John, I just finished watching Coach Walz deliver his acceptance speech at the DNC as I write this email, and I have to say, it was the perfect pep talk to keep us energized. With Tuesday's ceremonial roll call,…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Come learn our campaign plan TONIGHT at Central Library!

Barbecues, watch parties, and campaigning ahead!John,  My feet hurt and I’m still rousing out of the funnel cake and fried oreo food coma, but it was so great to see excited Dems old and new at the Arlington county fair! Between registering so many folks to vote and watching the DNC as I’m writing t…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 6:02 PM

CORRECTION: AYD is BACK and ready to bring home the Gold in November!

It's been an eventful month, yeah?John,  What a month! It’s taken us a minute to catch up to the whirlwind the past few weeks have been, but we’re back and we’re ready to get to work electing Kamala Harris and the whole slate of fantastic Dem candidates in Arlington this November!  Bringing home the…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 12:47 PM

AYD is BACK and ready to bring home the Gold in November!

It's been an eventful month, yeah?John, What a month! It’s taken us a minute to catch up to the whirlwind the past few weeks have been, but we’re back and we’re ready to get to work electing Kamala Harris and the whole slate of fantastic Dem candidates in Arlington this November!  Bringing home the …

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  Brant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Ready to exist in the context? JOIN THE CALL!

Join Kamala HQ for a Young Voter call tomorrow at 8 PM. Ready to exist in the context?All hands on deck 7/25 8PM  Join the call to learn how you can join the fight to ensure that we won't ever go back! All hands on deck 7/25 at 8PM Join the call to learn how you can join the fight to ensure that we…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Arlington Young Democrats Endorse Kamala Harris

Arlington Young Democrats Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination  Arlington, VA –  After his recent announcement to not seek re-election, the Arlington Young Democrats would like to express our profound gratitude to President Biden for …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 2:42 PM

TIME CHANGE - Meet The Candidates Happy Hour begins at 6:30 PM!

(more communication about lots of other news is coming, I promise) John,  A quick update - due to some scheduling changes, we have adjusted the time of our Meet the Candidates Happy Hour, which will now begin at 6:30 PM at Highline RxR. All the guests you were excited to see will still be in attenda…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Celebrate Community with AYD and the ArlDems Interfaith Caucus at the Interfaith Eid Celebration this Friday!

And escape the heat at our indoor, air-conditioned July AYD events! John, It’s been a minute! Between ending the month on a packed week, vacations, sickness, and sickness caught on vacation, we needed a bit of a break. But we’re back and ready to get to work! (Safely, given the heat… stay hydrated) …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM

TODAY: June General Body Meeting with Equality Arlington

Join AYD for a presentation from Equality Arlington, a local LGBTQ advocacy group, for a presentation of their org and some recent advocacy work they have been doing. John, This month, we're excited to welcome Equality Arlington, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group, for an enlightening presentation about…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Join us for our Annual Pride Happy Hour!!!

Join us at Freddie's Beach Bar starting at 7 PM. John, This is a friendly reminder to join us tonight for our annual Pride Happy Hour at one of Arlington's cherished institutions, Freddie's Beach Bar!Event Details:Date: June 24thLocation: Freddie's Beach Bar (Metro Accessible via the Blue Line and M…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Its Primary Day!!!

Info about voting in today's Primary plus AYD events next week! John,  Oh hi, it's me, Bryant Atkins, your AYD president 😃. Sam is taking some time off, and I am hopping in to help her. I don't have the special touch she has in our weekly emails, but I hope I do her justice :)  Today is the June Dem…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM

AYD's Pride isn't slowing down!

And it's almost Primary Election Day! John,  If you walked as much as I did during Pride and then danced with us at The Renegade, I hope you’ve taken a very good nap and are taking care of your feet. But what a way to kick off the month!  We’re taking a short break mid-month to fulfill our civic dut…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Are you ready to dance? Salsa Night is TONIGHT! 💃

Cut a rug with AYD and the ArlDems Latino Caucus at The Renegade tonight at 6:30! John,  The ArlDems Latino Caucus and AYD are teaming up to bring you a night of fun, friendship, and salsa dancing!  We'll be meeting at the Renegade in Clarendon at 6:30 - a $15 cover gets you entry, a drink, salsa le…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Show your PRIDE with AYD at the Captial Pride Parade TODAY at 2:30!

Meet up at the 12th and G Street Entrance of Metro Center at 2pm! John,  Join AYD TODAY as we view the Capital Pride Parade! It’s more important than ever to celebrate how far queer civil rights have come and commit to continue the fight. We’ll meet up at the 12th and G Street Entrance of Metro Cent…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Show support at Pride with AYD!

Parades, Panels, Parties and Pride! John,  At first light on the 5th day, look to the East. As Ian McKellen crests over the hill on his white unicorn, it is official - Pride Month has begun! 🌈🦄🧙‍♂️🌈  AYD is hitting the ground running this June - we will be at Capital Pride this Saturday, June 8th! W…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Reminder: AANHPI Heritage Month Happy Hour is tonight at 7:00 PM!

Join us on the patio at Hawker's Asian Street Food in Ballston. John,   It’s looking like a beautiful day, so please come out and join us today at 7:00 PM for our AANHPI Heritage Month Happy Hour at Hawker’s Asian Street Food in Ballston! Check out this great establishment, enjoy the great weather,…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 27, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Join the Young Dems for AANHPI Heritage Month and get ready for Pride!

And have a restful, safe, and meaningful Memorial Day John,  Thank you for coming out or tuning in to our County Board Debate! It was an informative, engaging discussion and I hope you came away with a better idea of who will best represent you. It’s patio season (if the rain holds off), so join us …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Reminder: Our County Board Candidate Debate is TONIGHT at 6:30!

Come hear your questions answered at Lubber Run Community CenterJohn,   Today is the day! At 6:30 PM (Tuesday, May 21st), AYD's Annual Arlington County Board Debate is happening at Lubber Run Community Center in the Hickory Room! We have a great set of questions lined up based on your feedback, so c…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 20, 2024 at 6:54 PM

AYD’s County Board Debate is TOMORROW!

The candidates answer your questions, plus AANHPI history month socials!John,  This “rain every Saturday” thing is getting old, yeah? But it can’t stop us from learning or voting!  The big event is upon us! Tomorrow, May 21st at 6:30 PM, the AYD-hosted Arlington County Board Debate will take place a…

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