Whatcom County Young Democrats » Mike Estes http://whatcomyoungdems.org Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:08:09 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Events for Democrats in August http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2010/08/01/events-for-democrats-in-august/ http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2010/08/01/events-for-democrats-in-august/#comments Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:08:09 +0000 Mike Estes http://whatcomyoungdems.org/?p=188 Young Dems Meetup
Tuesday Aug 3rd, 6pm
Meet at the Copper Hog for some $2 tacos, probable sun, and fancy beers

Whatcom Democrats Picnic
Sunday Aug 8th, 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Fairhaven Park upper pavilion
$7 for a picnic dinner.  Mayor Dan Pike and County Executive Pete Kremen will be speaking.

Sponsored by the Democratic Women’s Club of Whatcom County

Young Dems Primary Night Pre-Funk
Tuesday Aug 17th
6pm – 7:30pm at the Ranch Room
They have a TV so we can watch any news coverage before the results drop around 8pm

Followed by…

Whatcom Democrats Election night party
Tuesday Aug 17th 7:30pm – 10pm
Chuckanut Brewery

Keep up-to-date with all the local happenings on our website calendar
And by joining us on Facebook

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Richard May: Wine about the Economy
Blue Horse Gallery, 301 W Holly St. Bellingham

Thursday May 27 5-7pm
Al Jensen Campaign Kick-off
Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 Harbor Loop

Check out the candidates websites for more information on upcoming events.

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10am to 3pm at Shuksan Middle School.

Tentative Convention Schedule
10:00 am Welcome, and speeches by candidates for Congress, Legislature, and possibly other races.
11:00 am  Platform: See the proposed Platform at our website. No new planks or resolutions will be considered at the Convention. Anyone who disagrees with a
plank may “flag” it for separate voting after the balance of the Platform is adopted.
12:30 pm   Lunch: $5 will get you a great sandwich, fruit, drink.
1 pm  LD Caucus: elect delegates to the state convention. Anyone interested in running for delegate should plan to sign up when they check in in the morning.
2 pm Platform reconvene to complete whatever is left.

More info

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Social Hour, 6pm at Honeymoon in Bellingham ( in the alley behind Pepper Sisters )

Diana McGinness, who is challenging Rick Larsen for the 2nd Congressional
district will be our guest.

Saturday March 6th:

State Young Democrats Convention In Seattle.

Saturday March 6th:

Democratic Grassroots Strategy Sessions Locations all over Whatcom County.

Saturday March 13th:

St. Patricks Day parade.

Tuesday March 16th:

Regular YD Meeting, 6pm at Rudy’s Pizza.

Larry Kalb, another Rick Larsen challenger will be meeting with us.

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More Info

]]> http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2010/02/24/state-young-democrats-convention/feed/ 0 Young Dems Summer BBQ http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/07/24/young-dems-summer-bbq/ http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/07/24/young-dems-summer-bbq/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 02:29:45 +0000 Mike Estes Thursday, July 30, 6-8 pm

People of all ages who want to socialize with local democrats are invited to attend. Burgers, hot-dogs and all the fixen's will be provided till we run out! Bring your own refreshments and snacks.

Location: Fairhaven Park, 107 Chuckanut Dr, Bellingham

]]> http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/07/24/young-dems-summer-bbq/feed/ 0 Getting involved at the local level http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/03/12/getting-involved-at-the-local-level/ http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/03/12/getting-involved-at-the-local-level/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:27:40 +0000 Mike Estes There's a blog post over at the Bellingham Herald about open seats on different boards and commissions.

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Tonights meeting is about getting involved with local issues. Former State Senator Harriet Spanel will be our guest.

Join in! Meeting is at 8pm at Rudy's Pizza in Bellingham.

]]> http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/03/03/meeting-339/feed/ 0 Bellingham Parks Volunteer work parties http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/02/27/bellingham-parks-volunteer-work-parties/ http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/02/27/bellingham-parks-volunteer-work-parties/#comments Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:10:42 +0000 Mike Estes Feb 28th – Lake Padden
March 7th – Boulevard Park
March 7th – Lake Padden
March 14th – Franklin Park
March 21st – Padden Creek Trail
March 21st – Civic Forest
March 21st – Big Rock Garden
March 28th – Marine Heritage Park
March 28th – South Bay Trail

Full details about work parties
Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program

]]> http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/02/27/bellingham-parks-volunteer-work-parties/feed/ 0 Meeting: February 17th http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/02/17/meeting-february-17th/ http://whatcomyoungdems.org/2009/02/17/meeting-february-17th/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:15:29 +0000 Mike Estes Tonights meeting we will be finishing up loose ends from the last meeting about the waterfront. It seems like the environmental impact topics were not well covered. Here are some links:

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/TCP/sites/whatcom/ww.htm

http://www.portofbellingham.com/library/files/Waterfront_Redevelopment/T…

http://www.portofbellingham.com/library/files/Waterfront_Redevelopment/T…

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