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Events
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Democratic Clubs, Committees and Organizations:
If you have
items for the Calendar of Events, please send them to
lcdc@lancasterdems.com and the
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Sept. 10
Friday |
Democratic Salsa Dance Club
 Our Democratic
Dancing Stars (Jose, Veronica, Kendra, Norman & Adriana) will be
teaching Salsa lessons in the Underground on the 2nd Fridays of each
month from 7 – 9 p.m.
We’ll have an hour of instruction
followed by an hour of music and practice.
Introductory Salsa Dance lessons are
sponsored by Lancaster County Democratic Committee
Instructors: Ray Rivera, Jose Urdaneta, Veronica
Urdaneta, Kendra Saunders, Adriana Malpica, and Norman Bristol-Colon.
Every skill level is welcome. There will
be something for everyone!
Where: The Underground, 53 N. Duke St.,
Lancaster, PA
When: 2nd Fridays
Start date: Friday, August 13th; 7 – 9
p.m.
In January, we’ll have a “Sizzlin’ Hot
Salsa Party”
Introductory price: $6.00 |
Sept. 11
Saturday |
 Kate
Michelman Fundraiser for Jerry Policoff
Join Kate Michelman
for discussion, diversion and delicacies at the
home of Barbara and Sol Wank,
336-C N. Christian Street,
Lancaster, PA 17602 on Saturday, September 11, 2010
4-6 p.m.
In support of Jerry Policoff, Candidate
41st District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
RSVP: 717-397-7345 or
BWANK@comcast.net
Suggested donation: $75.00
If you
cannot attend, please donate to Jerry’s Campaign at
www.policoff41st.com
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Sept. 11
Saturday |
Sturla calls on volunteers for annual Conestoga cleanup Sept. 11
State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, is
inviting the community to help him and local organizations in his
annual cleanup of the Conestoga River from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday
Sept. 11. This year's event is part of United Way's Day of Caring.
Volunteers will meet up at Reigart's
Landing, Lancaster County Park, Chesapeake and Strawberry streets.
Helpers are advised to bring their own work gloves and wear long
pants. Residents can sign up by contacting Nate Bomberger in Sturla’s
district office at (717) 295-3157 or
nbomberger@pahouse.net.
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Sept. 15
Wednesday |
Volunteer to Walk in the Quarryville Fair Parade
 Walk
in the Quarryville Parade with the Solanco Democratic Team on
Wednesday, September, 15th
We will meet at the Quarryville Park/Fair
Grounds at 5:30pm - Be in Position 5:45pm. Step-off time is 6:00pm -
6:15pm
Directions: (from Lancaster)
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Take Rt. 222 S to Quarryville
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At Quarryville traffic light, bear left
onto Rt. 372 E
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Go approx. 3/4 mi, then turn right onto
Rt. 472 S
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Drive to Smith Middle School on left
(You will pass the Fair Grounds on right)
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Park at the School (less than 2mi South
of Q-ville) Take the parking lot shuttle to the Fair Grounds or
arrive early and park at the Fair Grounds
We'll meet at the upper Pavillion closest
to the ball field. Look for the Solanco Democrats wearing "Thank A
Democrats" or Royal Blue T-Shirts
Questions? Call Gloria Harris
717-806-0174 or email
artofjth@msn.com or call Katie Messer 717-284-6349 or email
randkm@frontiernet.net
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Sept. 18
Saturday |
 Your
Government 101
a Non-Partisan Educational Workshop
Sponsored by Garden Spot Democrats
September 18, 2010, 8:30 AM registration
Fivepointville Fire Company
1087 Dry Tavern Road - Denver, PA 17517-8954
$10.00 for Lunch
Call Dot
Ginter at (717) 445-8337
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Sept. 24
Friday |
Dinner and Music with
Patrick O'Keeffe
Friday, Sept. 24th from 6:30 - 10:00 pm
at the Underground
 Please
join our candidate for the 97th state house district,
Patrick O'Keeffe, in the Underground on Friday, Sept. 24th
for a delightful Vegetarian Dinner.
Many
fundraisers feature the "same old, same old". This
fundraiser will appeal to vegetarians and every one else
because PATRICK IS COOKING.
The menu
will feature locally grown produce prepared exquisitely to
tempt and satisfy the most ardent meat lover and to assure
our supporters who are vegetarian that there will be
something to accommodate their food preferences.
Patrick
supports "Buy Fresh, Buy Local." He supports small farms
and the working families that produce the products that
are fresh and healthy food.
Join us at
the Underground on Friday evening on September 24th for a
evening of good food and great entertainment.
Contributions...$25.00 / $40.00 per couple.
Click here to purchase tickets for this fundraising
event...
 Bobbi and Anne Carmitchell will
be the featured entertainment for the evening. Many of you
will remember the folk festival at the Underground in June when Bobbi
and Anne performed. It was a great evening of fun and we are looking
forward to their second performance at the Underground this year.
The Underground is located at the rear
entrance to the Lancaster County Democratic Headquarters at 53 N. Duke
St. in Lancaster City.
Directions...
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Nov 6
Saturday |
First Annual LCDC Craft Show
 Come join
us for our first annual craft show on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, at 240
Harrisburg Pike (Sestak Campaign Headquarters)
Great location with plenty of parking.
We expect to have 50+ crafters and
artists selling their goods. It’s a great place to pick up some
special Holiday gifts!!
If you are interested in renting a space,
they range in price from $35 - $75, depending on how much space you
need.
Please contact Cynthia Mumma at (717)
575-8040 or Judy DeLeo at (717) 278 - 3189. Or, reply email
cmumma@lancasterdems.com.
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Commissioner’s Meetings Schedule
Work Session:
Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. (public is welcome)
Lancaster County
Government Center, 150 North Queen Street, Room 701,
Lancaster, PA.
Commissioner's Meeting:
Every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. (public is welcome)
Lancaster County
Government Center, 150 North Queen Street, Room 701,
Lancaster, PA.
Top
Club/District Monthly Meeting
COCALICO DEMOCRATS CLUB
Adamstown Borough, Denver Borough, East Cocalico
Township, West Cocalico Township
Meets 4th Tuesday of each
month, 7 p.m. @ Reamstown Community Center, East Church
St., Reamstown, unless otherwise announced.
Contact: Club President:
deLyn Alumbaugh at
delyn@delyn.net
Vice
President: Leo Noble 465-8249
mudflap29er@yahoo.com
COLUMBIA
Columbia Borough
526 Union St., Columbia,
PA 17512. (215) 715-5147 /
smduncan1@yahoo.com
Meets 1st Sunday of each
month, 6:30 p.m.@ Susquehanna Valley EMS,
610 Poplar St., Columbia
District Leader, Sonja
Duncan (717)-684-7911 or
duncans32003@yahoo.com)
CONESTOGA VALLEY
DEMOCRATIC CLUB
East
Lampeter Township, Upper Leacock Township, West Earl
Township
Monthly meeting dates
vary. Call district leaders to
confirm time, date and place.
District Leader:
Mary Beth Hellberg,
717.656.4437 or
hellberg1@frontiernet.net
EPHRATA DEMOCRATS
Akron Borough, Ephrata Borough, Clay Township, Ephrata
Township
Bill Sheaffer, (717)
733-4770 /
psuphan@dejazzd.com
GARDEN SPOT DEMS
New
Holland Borough, Terre Hill Borough, Brecknock Township,
Caernarvon Township, Earl Township, East Earl Township,
Leacock Township, Paradise Township, Salisbury Township
@ 2459 Hammertown Rd.,
Narvon, PA 17555.
President: Dorothy Ginter
(717) 445-8337 /
dgofpa@frontiernet.net
Contact Dot for meeting
dates, locations and times at 717.445.8337
GREATER ELIZABETHTOWN DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Elizabethtown Borough, Conoy Township, Mount Joy
Township (except Milton Grove District), West Donegal
Township
Meets 4th Wednesday of
each month, 7 p.m.
@ Elizabethtown Senior Center, 70 S.
Poplar St, Elizabethtown
Ben Donahower, (717) 919-9809 /
bendonahower@gmail.com
ELIZABETHTOWN:
Elizabethtown Borough, Conoy Township, Mount Joy Township (except Milton
Grove District), West Donegal Township
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Ginny DiIllio
President |
GUY K. BARD DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF NORTHERN LANCASTER COUNTY
The
Cocalico Dems, the Garden Spot Dems and the Guy
Bard Dems are all part of the Northeastern Alliance of
Democrats.
Meets 3rd Thursday of each
month except December, 7:30 p.m.
@ Ephrata VFW, 141 S.
State St. (corner of State and Fulton Streets), Ephrata
President: Ginny DiIllio (717-733-7454 or
ginnydiilio@yahoo.com)
website:
http://www.ephratadems.org/
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Martin Dees
President |
HEMPFIELD
AREA DEMOCRATS
Petersburg Borough,
Mountville Borough, East Hempfield Township, West
Hempfield Township
Meets 2nd Monday at each month, 7:00 p.m.
@
West Hempfield Municipal Bldg, 3401 Marietta Ave,
Lancaster PA 17601
Chair: Martin Dees (717-898-0543 or
25791113@comcast.net)
http://www.hempfielddemocrats.org
LAMPETER-STRASBURG DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Strasburg Borough, Strasburg Township, West Lampeter
Township
Meets 3rd Monday -
January, March, May, July, September and November, at 7:30 p.m.
@ West Lampeter Municipal
Building, 825 Village Rd. Lampeter, PA 17537
Chair: Pat Groves
(717-464-5017 or
patgroves@comcast.net)
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John Graupera
City Chair |
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Kendra Saunders
Vice-Chair |
LANCASTER CITY
DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
meets 3rd Saturday of each
month at 9:30 AM
Meetings held at the
Underground, LCDC Headquarters, 53 N. Duke, St.
Lancaster, PA.
Some meetings are held a the Pemberley Tea Shop, 443 N
Mulberry St in Lancaster - (717) 394-4840
Contact: John Graupera,
Chair -
717-291-1443
john.graupera@verizon.net
Contact: Kendra Saunders, Vice-Chair - 717-201-1161
kendrajeansaunders@yahoo.com
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Susan Stoltzfus
President |
LANCASTER COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (LCDWA)
Meets on the first
Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm (NEW LOCATION!).
Newly renovated "The Underground" @ LCDC Headquarters
53 North Duke Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
President: Susan Stoltzfus
(717)-951-3232 or
suestolt@ptd.net
Website:
www.lancasterdemwomen.com
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Joe
Morales
President |
LANCASTER COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Meets 2nd Tuesday of each
month, 7 p.m.
@ the "Underground", LCDC Headquarters, 53 N.
Duke St., Lancaster, PA 17602
President Joe Morales at 717-394-3614 or
joemoralesjoe@gmail.com
LANCASTER TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATS
Meet 4th Monday of most
months, 7:30 p.m.
@ Home of Barbara
Humphrey, 354 Atkins Ave., Lancaster
District Leader: Barbara
Humphrey (717-394-0936) or
bhumphrey5@verizon.net
MANHEIM CENTRAL DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE
Joint meeting
with Ruth Mackley Democratic Club
Meets 2nd Thursday of each
month, 7:30 p.m.
@ Manheim Historic Train
Station, 210 South Charlotte Street. Manheim 17545
District Leader: Terrie
Eshleman
phone:
(717) 665-7393
email:
tmesh74@ptd.net
MANHEIM TOWNSHIP DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Meets 1st Wednesday of each
month, 7 p.m.
@
Manheim Township Municipal Building
1840 Municipal Drive Lancaster, PA 17601.
District
Leader: Doreen Kreiner
phone: 717-393-7915
email: doreen@kreinerforcommissioner.com
Website...
MILLERSVILLE
STUDENT DEMOCRATS
The Millersville
University Dems meet every Wednesday at 6:00PM in room
51 of the SMC.
View
website...
Contact:
Ryan
Barrick, President
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Judy DeLeo
District Leader |
PENN MANOR DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE
Millersville Borough, Conestoga Township, Manor
Township, Martic Township, Pequea Township
Meets 2nd Monday
of each month, 7:00PM
@ Lancaster Tennis & Yacht Club
2615 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Chair: Judy DeLeo
717-278-3189 or
JudyD148@comcast.net
Penn Manor Website
RUTH MACKLEY DEMOCRATIC CLUB OF MANHEIM
Joint
meeting with Manheim Central
Democratic Committee
Meets 2nd Thursday of each
month, 7:30 p.m.
@ Manheim Historic Train
Station, 210 South Charlotte Street. Manheim 17545
President: J. Michael
Eshleman (717)-665-7393 or
tmeshleman@paonline.com)
http://www.manheimdems.pavisnet.com
SOLANCO DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE
Christiana Borough, Quarryville Borough, Bart Township,
Colerain Township, Drumore Township, East Drumore
Township, Eden Township, Fulton Township, Little Britain
Township, Providence Township, Sadsbury Township
Meets the 4th Sunday of
each month at 2:00PM,
@ Tim’s Auto Repair, 939 Georgetown Road, Paradise, PA
17562.
District Leader: Gloria
Harris
Phone: (717)
806-0174
Email:
artofjth@msn.com
WARWICK DEMOCRATS
Lititz Borough, Elizabeth Township, Warwick Township
Meets 1st Wednesday of
each month, 7 p.m.
District Leader:
Marianne O'Keeffe
Phone:
(717)
625-0327 (717) 490-1241
Email:
maririck@hotmail.com
Website:
www.warwickdemocrats.org
Election
Calendar - 2010
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
Department
Of State Bureau Of Commissions, Elections And
Legislation
NOTE: All dates in this calendar are subject to change
without notice in the event of passage of amendatory
legislation.
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First
day to circulate and file nominations petitions |
February 16 |
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Last
day to circulate and file nomination petitions |
March
9 |
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First
day to circulate and file nomination papers |
March
10 |
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Last
day for withdrawal by candidates who filed
nomination petitions |
March
24 |
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Last
day to REGISTER before the primary |
April
19 |
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Last
day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot |
May 11 |
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Last
day for County Board of Elections to receive voted
civilian absentee ballots |
May 14 |
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PRIMARY |
May 18 |
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First
day to REGISTER after primary |
May 19 |
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Last
day for County Board of Elections to receive voted
military and overseas absentee ballots (must be
postmarked no later than May 17) |
May 26 |
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Last
day to circulate and file nomination papers |
August
2 |
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Last
day for withdrawal by candidates nominated by
nomination papers |
August
9 |
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Last
day for withdrawal by candidates nominated at the
primary |
August
9 |
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Last
day to REGISTER before the NOVEMBER election |
October 4 |
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Last
day to apply for a civilian absentee ballot |
October 26 |
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Last
day for County Boards of Elections to receive
voted civilian absentee ballots |
October 29 |
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION |
November 2 |
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First
day to REGISTER after November election |
November 3 |
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Last
day for County Board of Elections to receive voted
military and overseas absentee ballots (must be
postmarked no later than November 1) |
November 9 |
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