5th Legislative District Democrats

FESTIVAL: 5th LD Dems at Snoqualmie Railroad Days
2019-08-17 08:00 - 2019-08-18 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 SE King St, Snoqualmie, WA, 98065, United States
The 5th LD Democrats will be in our booth at the 2019 Snoqualmie Railroad Days! Booth hours are Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, and Sunday, Aug. 18, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We need volunteers to help greet our neighbors and spread the word about the awesome 5th LD Democrats!
1) Click this link to see our Snoqualmie Railroad Days SignUp: https://signup.com/go/RwOYZgy
2) Review the 2-hour shift options and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up!
Notes: You will NOT need to register an account or keep a password to sign up on SignUp.com. SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to sign up via SignUp.com, please email communications@5thdems.org to be signed up manually.
If you have questions or trouble finding the booth, text or call K.C. Shankland at 425-358-1552.

FESTIVAL: 5th LD Dems at Festival at Mount Si
2019-08-09 16:00 - 2019-08-11 16:00 | Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
The 5th LD Democrats will be in our booth at the 2019 Festival at Mount Si! Booth hours are Friday, Aug. 9, 5pm-10pm; Saturday, Aug. 10, 10am-8pm; Sunday, Aug. 11, 10am-4pm. We need volunteers to help greet our neighbors and spread the word about the awesome 5th LD Democrats!
Sign up for booth shifts through Signup.com:
1) Click this link to see our Festival at Mount Si SignUp: https://signup.com/go/GryhiSG
2) Review the 2-hour shift options and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up!
Notes: You will NOT need to register an account or keep a password to sign up on SignUp.com. SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to sign up via SignUp.com, please email communications@5thdems.org to be signed up manually.
If you have questions or trouble finding the booth, text or call Jackie Barber at 425-681-6940.

MEETING: August Executive Board Meeting
2019-08-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Boulevard SE, Snoqualmie, WA, 98065, United States
The 5th LD Democrats leadership board will hold its monthly meeting for August. The board will discuss the upcoming General Meeting agenda and other 5th LD business.
We will meet from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Snoqualmie Library.

PCO MEETING: July PCO Potluck -- Meet candidates & GOTV Planning
2019-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 385 SE Andrews St, 385 SE Andrews St, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
Calling all PCOs and Volunteers! Join us at our July PCO Potluck — meet candidates for local races, and dust off your canvassing shoes to Get Out the Vote for the Primary!! You will hear from endorsed and non-yet-endorsed candidates, and we will review our Primary GOTV schedule (July 27-28, August 3-4) and set our goals to Paint the Bench Blue in the General Election!! Come one, Come all!!

Please bring a drink or dish to share, which you love so much that you will want to take any remaining morsels home with you! All ages, friends and family welcome. 8 month old Goldendoodle on site.

MEETING: 5th LD July General Membership Meeting
2019-07-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Issaquah City Hall – Eagle Room, 135 E Sunset Way, Issaquah, 98027, United States
Join us for our July General Membership Meeting! We will be meeting in the Eagle Room at Issaquah City Hall.
Among other topics, we will be nominating and electing a new Chair (following Martin Chaney’s election as State Committee rep and resignation as Chair at the June meeting).
Socializing begins at 6:30pm, and the meeting will be called to order at 7pm.
All are welcome!

FESTIVAL: 5th LD Dems at Black Diamond Miners Day
2019-07-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Railroad Ave., Railroad Ave., Black Diamond, WA
Join fellow 5th LD Democrats to celebrate Black Diamond Miners Day on Saturday, July 13th! Embrace the theme of this year’s Miners Day by wearing white to celebrate the Women’s Suffrage movement and the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment!
Sign up for a booth shift (2- and 3-hour shifts between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM) and help greet our neighbors and spread the word about the awesome 5th LD Democrats! Sign up through SignUp.com, in 3 easy steps:

Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/YYRMJXc
Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
Sign up! It’s easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. But if you prefer not to use your email address, please email communications@5thdems.org to be signed up manually.
If you have any questions or need help finding the booth, text or call K.C. Shankland at 425-358-1552.

FESTIVAL: 5th LD Dems at Carnation 4th of July Celebration
2019-07-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Carnation Library, 4804 Tolt Ave, Carnation, WA, 98014, United States
Join fellow 5th LD Democrats to celebrate our nation’s birthday at the Carnation 4th of July Celebration! We will be at our booth from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and we will be marching in the parade at 11AM!
We had a great showing in the parade last year to help elect Bill Ramos and Lisa Callan as our 5th LD State Representatives, then…we did it!! Let’s have a great turn out again to continue to show the infectious spirit of the 5th LD Dems! Bring your signs, banners or displays and wear your best blue or red, white and blue and meet us at 10:30 AM across from the Carnation Library! We will let you know the 5th LD parade waiting spot as soon as we get it. RSVP to the Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/events/2515108811846923/) to let us know you’ll be there.
Plan to arrive around 10:00 AM because roads are closed and parking can be challenging. Disabled parking is available at the Carnation Library and Carnation Elementary. Those who need to limit walking can wait at the Stone Church and fall in with us as we approach the beginning of the parade route.
We also need help staffing our booth — join us for a 2-hour shift (or longer!) anytime between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM to greet folks and spread the great news about the momentum of the awesome 5th LD Democrats!
Text/Call Barb Olsen at 218-349-6681 if you have any trouble finding the parade group or booth. Text/Call 5th LD Events Chair, Terri Bates, at 206-790-0576 with any other questions before the event.

MEETING: July Executive Board Meeting
2019-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Issaquah City Hall – Eagle Room, 135 E Sunset Way, Issaquah, 98027, United States
The 5th LD Democrats leadership board will hold its monthly meeting for July. The board will discuss the upcoming General Meeting agenda and other 5th LD Business.
We will meet from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Eagle Room at the Issaquah City Hall.

5th LD Dems General Membership Meeting
2019-06-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA, 98038, United States
Join your fellow 5th LD Dems at the Maple Valley Library for our June General Membership Meeting!
Socializing begins at 6:30pm, and the meeting will be called to order at 7pm.
All are welcome!

5th LD Dems at Fall City Day
2019-06-08 10:00 - 17:00
Come join us on Saturday, June 8th from 10 AM-5 PM at the 5th LD Democrats Booth at Fall City Day!! We would love to see you at the booth, and we still have shifts available to volunteer to greet folks and spread the great news about the awesome 5th LD Democrats! RSVP in the Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/events/434563957339134/) and sign up at this link for a shift! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49a9a72ea6fd0-fall

5th LD Dems at Maple Valley Days
2019-06-07 15:00 - 2019-06-09 18:00 | Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 SE 248th Pl, Maple Valley, WA, 98038, United States
Come join fellow 5th LD Democrats at Maple Valley Days on June 7th through 9th! We will be at our booth on Friday June 7 from 3-8 PM, Saturday June 8 from 10 AM-8 PM and Sunday June 9 from 10 AM-6 PM!
Don’t miss the parade at 10AM on Saturday! Our state representatives would love to have your happy face alongside them for a great Democratic showing! RSVP to the Facebook event (https://www.facebook.com/events/3539463756079245/) to get parade meetup details.
We still have booth shifts available — sign up to greet folks and spread the great news about the momentum of the awesome 5th LD Democrats! If you are interested in sharing the love for a couple hours, sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49a9a72ea6fd0-maple

June Executive Board Meeting
2019-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Black Diamond Library, 24707 Roberts Dr, Black Diamond, WA, 98010, United States
The 5th Legislative District Democrats Leadership board will hold its regular monthly meeting. We will discuss the upcoming General Meeting agenda and 5th LD business.
The meeting will convene at 7:00 PM at the Black Diamond Library.

5th LD General Membership Meeting
2019-05-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Timber Ridge Elementary School, 34412 SE Swenson Dr, Snoqualmie, WA, 98065, United States
NOTE: Due to candidate filing week during the week of May 13, we are holding our May Membership Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of the month rather than the usual 3rd Wednesday. Please join us on May 22nd!!

Join us at Timber Ridge Elementary in Snoqualmie for our May General Meeting!
Socializing begins at 6:30pm, and the meeting will be called to order at 7pm.
All are welcome!

33rd Annual Eastside Democrats Dinner
2019-05-18 17:30 - 21:00 | Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom, 37500 SE North Bend Way, Snoqualmie, WA, 98065, United States
Join us for the 33rd Annual Eastside Democrats dinner – “Paint the Bench Blue!” – at the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom on May 18, 2019! The evening will include a delicious dinner, excellent entertainment, inspiring speakers, and special guests. Pre-event reception (limited tickets available) will include U.S. Representatives Adam Smith, Suzan DelBene, and Kim Schrier; our State Senators Mark Mullet, Lisa Wellman, Patty Kuderer, and Manka Dhingra; our State Representatives Bill Ramos, Lisa Callan, Tana Senn, My-Linh Thai, Vandana Slatter, Amy Walen, Roger Goodman, and Larry Springer, along with special guests. Ticket cost is $90 for dinner, $60 for the pre-reception; a limited number of $45 dinner tickets are available (depending on donations) on a first-come, first-served basis.
Find out more (schedule, guests & sponsors, meal options, table captains) and purchase tickets here.
Come lay the groundwork for the critical 2020 election year and “Paint the Bench Blue” in support of our 2019 Eastside City Council, School Board, & Commission candidates!

May Executive Board Meeting
2019-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
The Fifth District Democrats leadership board will hold its monthly meeting for May, to discuss the upcoming General Meeting agenda and 5th LD Business.
We will meet from 7:00-9:00 PM at the North Bend Library.
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5th LD General Membership Meeting
2019-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Green River College, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA, 98092, United States
Join us for our April General Meeting! We will meet at a NEW LOCATION AND TIME to accommodate attendance at the Town Hall hosted by WA 8th Congressional District Rep. Kim Schrier (details and tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rep-kim-schrier-auburn-town-hall-tickets-59409179455).
Join us at 7:30 PM at Green River College (another LOCATION CHANGE), 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn WA 98092. Our meeting will be located across the walkway from Rep. Schrier’s Town Hall – look for signs pointing you in the right direction!
All are welcome!

April Executive Board Meeting
2019-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Issaquah City Hall – Coho Room, 135 E Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
The 5th Legislative District Democrats Leadership board will hold their regular monthly meeting, to discuss the upcoming General Meeting agenda and 5th LD Business.
We will be meeting at the Coho Room in Issaquah City Hall, at 7pm.

March PCO Potluck Dinner & Training
2019-03-27 18:30 - 20:30 | 385 SE Andrews St, 385 SE Andrews St, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
All 5th LD PCOs are invited to join our monthly potluck dinner and training. Bring a dish or drink to share, enjoy the company of your fellow PCOs, and learn about how to build your precinct committee!
Come early (6:00 PM) for drop-in Votebuilder training.
Questions? Email SARAHPERRY10@msn.com.

5th LD General Membership Meeting
2019-03-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Maple Valley Library, 21844 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA, 98038, United States
Join us at the Maple Valley Library for our March General Meeting!
Socializing begins at 6:30pm, and the meeting will be called to order at 7pm.
All are welcome!

North Bend Town Hall with 5th LD Legislators
2019-03-16 14:30 - 15:30 | North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Please join our 5th Legislative District legislators for a constituent town hall. Sen. Mark Mullet, Rep. Lisa Callan, & Rep. Bill Ramos will provide an update on their work in Olympia and answer questions from constituents. Let’s have a great 5th Dems presence to show our support!

Issaquah Town Hall with 5th LD Legislators
2019-03-16 12:30 - 13:30 | Blakely Hall at Issaquah Highlands, 2550 NE Park Dr, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States

Maple Valley Town Hall with 5th LD Legislators
2019-03-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Tahoma High School Performing Arts Center, 23499 SE Tahoma Way, Maple Valley, WA, 98038, United States

March Executive Board Meeting
2019-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Black Diamond Library, 24707 Roberts Dr, Black Diamond, WA, 98010, United States
The 5th Legislative District Democrats Leadership board will hold their regular monthly meeting, to discuss the upcoming General Meeting agenda and 5th LD Business.
We will be meeting at the Black Diamond Library, at 7pm.

5th LD General Membership Meeting
2019-02-20 18:30 - 21:00 | North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Join us at the North Bend Library for our February General Meeting!
Socializing begins at 6:30pm, and the meeting will be called to order at 7pm.
All are welcome!

February Executive Board Meeting
2019-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Fall City Library, 33415 SE 42nd Place, Fall City, WA, 98024
The 5th Legislative District Democrats Leadership board will hold their first monthly meeting of the new session, to discuss the upcoming General Meeting agenda and 5th LD Business.
We will be meeting at the Fall City Library, at 7pm.

5th LD Democrats Reorganization Meeting
2019-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Issaquah Library Service Center, 960 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
All 2018 5th LD Elected PCOs should attend the 5th LD Democrats reorganization meeting. Click here for links to the proposed rules, agenda and the leadership positions we’ll be voting on.

Committee Fair/Executive Board Meeting - January 2019
2019-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | North Bend Library, 115 E 4th St, North Bend, WA, 98045, United States
Please join us on Wednesday, January 9, at 7:00pm at the North Bend Library to learn more about our 2019 committees and the positions available on our Executive Board.
We welcome new members – this is a great time to get involved with your local Democratic Party! Our Chair and members of the Executive Board will be available to explain the purpose of the Executive Board, discuss the positions, and the process for electing the Board.
Whether you’re interested in becoming a member of the 5th LD Dems, becoming a PCO, running for the Executive Board, or joining a standing committee – we look forward to chatting with you!
We will hold our 2019 reorganization meeting on the following Wednesday, January 16, at the Library Service Center, in Issaquah. All elected PCOs are eligible to vote on Executive Board members at the reorganization meeting.

Click here for a list of the Proposed Reorganization Meeting Rules
Click here for a list of the open 5th LD 2019-2020 leadership positions
Click here for Proposed Meeting Agenda

Holly-day Party for 5th LD Patriots and our Candidates-Elect!
2018-12-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Rein Fire Ranch, 27615 340th Ave SE, Ravensdale, WA, 98051, United States
Join our Candidates-Elect and your fellow 5th LD PCOs, Members, interested-in-becoming-members, and your guests and family members for the 5th LD Annual Holiday Party!!
We are able to hold this potluck Holiday party at the Beautiful Rein Fire Ranch, and to provide the main dish, thanks to some wonderful, generous party donors! Please bring an appetizer, salad, side or dessert to share – or just come as you are – on Wednesday, Dec.19th at 6:30. It promises to be a special evening together! his is a free event and all family members and friends are welcome (and encouraged) to attend!
Please let us know you will be with us by clicking “Going” on the Facebook event so we have all that we need for a great party together.
Questions? Ideas? Want to help? Call Johna Thomson, Party Chair, at 206-406-4728 or email her at johna@drdthomson.com

PCO Potluck & Training - December 2018
2018-12-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Downtown Issaquah, Front Street & Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA, 98027, United States
Let’s celebrate at December’s monthly PCO Potluck! Because we did it!!! We flipped the 5th and flipped the 8th, what an accomplishment!!! Let’s get together with some great friends, good food and stories from the road! No agenda, other than being together to celebrate some awesome successes resulting from the most important act – voting – to every other effort involved.
Contact our PCO Chair, Sarah Perry, for more information.

King County Democrats Reorganization Meeting
2018-12-01 09:00 - 12:00
Please find details and RSVP on the Facebook Page for King County Democrats. https://www.facebook.com/events/695297734178349/
