Week of 04/14/2024

Today! Wednesday, April 17  5:00PM – 6:00PM
Voter Readiness Working Group
#VoterRegistration #PollObserving #EarlyVoting #More
Let’s work together to ensure that every eligible voter in Virginia is ready and able to participate in the upcoming elections. Join us for the next Voter Readiness Working Group meeting to learn about our coordinated efforts with Progressive Orgs, Campaigns and Local Dem Parties and how you can get involved. Reach out to Kathleen Murray for more information and stay tuned for updates on our progress towards protecting Virginians’ voting rights. Together, we can make a difference! Zoom Link Here

Thursday, April 18th – 7 PM (come when you can and stay as long as you’d like!)
Postcards for Georgia! Arlington, VA
We’ll be partnering with Reclaim Our Vote, a nonpartisan primarily volunteer-run campaign that focuses on increasing voter turnout through postcard-writing, texting, and phone-banking. In the future, we’ll also offer opportunities to engage other swing-state voters through Vote Forward. Please RSVP to Sue so we’re sure to have enough pens and postcards on hand: [email protected]. Address: Sue Rieth and Bob Hirama’s / 3154 North 20th Street, Arlington 22201

Friday, April 19th
Network NoVA Power Lunch
Zoom

April 20 – May 11
Arlington Dems School Board Endorsement – Vote Online or In-Person
The Arlington Democrats will hold a vote of Democratic community members to endorse two candidates for the November General Election ballot. This endorsement vote process is in lieu of a primary because School Board candidates are not listed by Party on the ballot in Arlington. More info HERE. Request Your Participation Form Here: https://form.jotform.com/233516885945066

Monday April 29th  6:45pm – 8:00pm
WofA Membership Meeting
Save the Date! Details to follow!

April 1 – May 31
Indivisible National will Match donations to WofA!
Between April 1 – May 31, Indivisible National will be playing fairy godmother and matching all donations to WofA. Your contribution will help cover costs for Zoom; postcards; our website and other shenanigans to ROCK the Vote! Donate HERE Thank you!

Saturday, May 4th, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Community Organizers’ Summit at Cascades Library
If you’re interested in attending please use the below form to help us plan an event that will be as productive and beneficial as possible for all in attendance. The goal is to connect as many Northern Virginia organizers as possible in one room so that we can strategize together and find collaboration opportunities. Note that this summit will not be open to the public or to candidates/elected officials, pre-registration will be required once more details have been put together. Link to Form: https://forms.gle/qYT3HrzeAGneWV8L8

ONGOING ACTIONS

Saturdays,  9:00AM – 11:00AM
Postcard Parties are Back!  Kaldi’s Social House 3100 10th St N, Arlington, VA
First Up – Georgia via Reclaim our Vote. Stamp donations are always appreciated!

Now – November 5 
2024 Beyond Arlington Campaigns Page (updated regularly)
Tons of volunteer opportunities: phone banks; text banks canvasses and more. Scan QR Code or use link: 2024 Beyond Arlington Campaigns Page

Saturdays starting April 6
Register Voters at Arlington Farmers Markets
This year, it’s even more crucial to register new voters and encourage early or in-person voting. We’ll need everyone’s commitment to ensure our presence is felt at the Farmers Market. Starting April 6th, we’ll be running the voter registration booth every Saturday from 7:45 AM to 12:00 noon until Election Day. During July and August, we’ll be there every other Saturday. Please sign up for a shift or two HERE.

Wednesdays, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Rural Youth Volunteer Recruitment Phone Bank – with Beyond Arlington
Come join Beyond Arlington, the Young Democrats of North Carolina, the YDNC Rural Caucus, and the North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) as we mobilize progressive young voters ages 18-35 to volunteer with NCDP.  This virtual phone bank will take place every Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm. https://www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event/590415/

Important Dates
Tuesday, June 18: Democratic Congressional Primary
Friday, Sept. 20: Early voting begins
Tuesday, Oct. 15: Deadline to register to vote
Friday, Oct. 25: Deadline to request absentee ballot mailed to you
Saturday, Nov. 2: Last day to vote early
Tuesday, Nov. 5: General Election (President, US Senate, US House of  Representatives)