On Friday, July 12th (Lights4Liberty Vigil) and Saturday, July 13th, UUCL member Natalie Alexich traveled to Homestead, FL to witness at the Migrant Detention Center for Unaccompanied Children. Tonight’s presentation is the first-hand account of her time on-site: pictures, video, commentary, and stories. Please join us for her presentation followed by discussion and Q &… First Hand Presentation on Homestead, FL Migration Center
WANT TO BE A DELEGATE TO THE 2019 STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION? All Polk delegates must be registered Democrats in Polk County and must file with the Polk County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC.) Fee - $60 payable to Polk County DEC upon election. Deadline to file: August 30, 2019. Link to 2019 State Convention Delegate Information:… Deadline to Register to be Delegate to FL Dem Convention
Social Meeting - The Osceola Young Democrats are co-hosting this meeting with us. Speaker: We will here from candidates including Chris Cause and Barbara Cady and maybe others. Come hang out with the Polk County Young Democrats at our August social meeting which we are co-hosting with the Osceola Young Democrats and learn more about… Polk County Young Democrats
Meet fellow Democrats. Learn what we are doing in Polk county and how you can help. Refreshments, including Pizza! JOIN US, HELP US SPREAD THE WORD, AND SHARE AND INVITE OTHERS! RSVP HERE: https://www.mobilize.us/polkcountydec/event/123625/
We are hosting our annual fundraising dinner - “FOCUS 2020 Gala” Cocktail Reception: 5:00-6:00, Dinner: 6:00-7:00 pm, Program: 7:00-9:00 pm. This is our annual fundraiser for Polk Democrats. We raise money to maintain the operation of our year-round office, located at 1549 S. Combee Rd, in Lakeland, and to provide support for local, state and national… Polk County DEC – Focus 2020 Gala and Fundraiser
Our Featured Speaker is Ms. Natalie Alexich: Homestead & Beyond The “Homestead Temporary Shelter for Unaccompanied Children” in Homestead, FL (30 miles inland from Miami) became a lightning rod issue for the Trump Administration when it became known that migrant children from Central America were being housed there after being forcibly separated from family members… Lake Ashton Democratic Club Monthly Meeting
Join us for our monthly meeting at the HFC. Our featured speaker for this month is our webmaster, Ron McKie. He will be presenting on how to use the website and what sorts of information it contains. If you have any ideas on improvements, now is the time! We will also be having, in the… Lake Ashton Democratic Club Meeting
We are the Block Captains for Hogan Lane, Snead Dr., Green Dr., and Nicklaus Dr. at Lake Ashton. We are hosting a get-together for Democrats and Non-Party Affiliates to discuss strategies for encouraging voter participation as well as Vote-By-Mail. Light food and flavored water will be provided. It is ENCOURAGED that if you are planning… Block Captain Open House at Lake Ashton
AAUW Lake Wales Branch is sponsoring a one-woman performance about Eleanor Roosevelt at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 21. It is a 90-minute show and will be held at the Performing Arts Center at Vanguard School on Hwy 27. The content is intended to inspire women to overcome fears and leap obstacles in life's path.… Eleanor Roosevelt Performance
We hope you are all safe and in good health. Our featured speakers will be David Jones, Rainbow Ridge LGBTQ Democratic Caucus of Polk County and Barbara Cady, Democrat for State House District 42. Our meeting will, again, be conducted via Zoom. Please check your email for details on the Zoom meeting details.
