Wyandotte County Democrats

To add your name to our email list, have your event included, or for more information contact Scott Mackey or call 913-788-9328.

To keep up with Kansas Democratic news and events, visit their website at www.ksdp.org and sign up for their email list, or call 785-234-0425.

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, July 5 - 6:30 pm
The Quindaro Township Democratic Club meets on the first Saturday of every month at the Township Hall, 6028 Leavenworth Road. Contact club president Jim Befort jimbefort@sunflower.com (207-5603) or club vice president Clyde Townsend (299-1569) for more information.

Saturday, July 12 - 9:30 am
Progressive Federated Women's Democratic Club of Wyandotte County meets at Wyandotte Tower's community room, 915 Washington Blvd. every second Saturday morning. Call president Ruby Jones at 287-9090 for more information.

Saturday, July 12 - Noon-6 pm
Quindaro Unity Community Fest at 17th Street and Quindaro Blvd., featuring art, music,live entertainment, cold drinks, and free health screenings.

Saturday, July 19 - 4 pm
Wyandotte County Black Caucus monthly meeting. Jalisco's Restaurant, 5000 State Avenue. For further information, contact Barbara Ikerd at bellbaybee2@aol.com or call 522-2512.

Saturday, July 19- 8:15 a.m.
Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast meets every Third Saturday at the Woodlands Dog Track, 9700 Leavenworth Road.

A buffet is available at 8:15 am and the program begins at 9:00. Cost for the buffet is ten dollars, which includes tax, service and tip; seven dollars for students and those with limited income.

All Democrats are welcome to attend. Reservations are requested by the Thursday before the breakfast but not required. Email scottmackey08@yahoo.com or call 913-788-9328

Sunday, August 24
Second Annual Dave Peterson Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Sunflower Golf Course in Wyandotte County Park.
Call UAW Local 31 at 913-342-7330 for more information.

September 27
Annual Freedom Fund Dinner for the KCK NAACP at The Jack Reardon Center.

Saturday, October 4 - 6:30 pm Third Congressional District Democratic Dinner
Join other Democratic supporters at the Third District Democratic Dinner at Jack Reardon Convention Center, 500 Minnesota Avenue, KCK. Receptions and silent auction are scheduled. Help organize and plan this major event by volunteering! Contact Wyandotte County Democratic Co-Chair Scott Mackey (913-788-9328 or scottmackey08@yahoo.com ) or Third District Treasurer Steve Wright (913-269-4872 or onlywright233@yahoo.com ) for information or sponsorships.

Outside of Wyandotte County:

Saturday, July 12 - 8 am
Johnson County Democratic Second Saturday meets with a breakfast buffet at 8 am, and a program that begins at 9 am. The breakfast meeting is held at The Holiday Inn of Mission-Overland Park, 7240 Shawnee Mission Parkway (Metcalf and SM Parkway).

Wednesday, August 6 - 7:30 pm
Greater Kansas City Democracy For America meets on the first Wednesday of every month at Californos in Westport, 4124 Pennsylvania, Kansas City,Mo. Kansas City Drinking Liberally meets at 6:30 in the bar there. Contact Joe Medley at medleyj_64119@yahoo.com for more info.

Monday, September 1 Greater Kansas City Labor Day Parade
For more information, contact Vicki Tarpley at lynnmarketing@comcast.net or call 816-213-3011.

Future Dates:

Tuesday, August 5, 2008
KANSAS PRIMARY ELECTION

Monday, August 25 thru Thursday, August 28, 2008
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
Denver

Tuesday, November 4, 2008
NATIONAL ELECTION

Tuesday, January 20, 2009
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION