News from the Skagit County Democrats
Posted on June 2nd, 2024
Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for June 3, 2024
DEMOCRATIC EVENTS
1. NEW – Janet St. Clair Event, Monday, Jun 3, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, La Conner Garden Club, 622 2nd Street, La Conner
Hosted by Joan Cross, Bennett Massey-Helber, and Bob Raymond. RSVP to info@janetforsenate.org. Click Here for the website.
Janet has lots of opportunities for canvassing throughout the 10th Legislative District. Click Here to view and RSVP. Click Here to view Janet's Facebook page.
2. Bob Ferguson's campaign will conduct a fundraising luncheon in Whatcom County, Tuesday, Jun 4, 11:30am – 1:00pm, site to be disclosed upon registration
Click Here for more information and to purchase tickets.
3. NEW – John Snow, Candidate for 39th Legislative District Senate, Campaign Kickoff, Saturday, Jun 8, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, The Mill on Lake Stevens, 1808 Main Street, Lake Stevens
4. NEW – The Fidalgo Democrats meets Tuesday, Jun 11, 7:00pm, Anacortes Public Library, 1220 10th Street, Anacortes
"CSO Brent Lindquist, the Community Outreach Officer, will discuss “How to Avoid Scams and Fraud”. Officer Lindquist will give practical and updated information about what is happening and what you can do to decrease your risk. Contact Barbara Cooper 360 770-3506 for more information."
5. NEW – The 39th Legislative District Democrats General Membership Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Jun 22, 10:00am – 11:00am, via Zoom
Click Here for the Zoom link.
6. NEW – Endorsements
Click Here to see a listing of all the candidates currently endorsed by the Skagit County Democrats.
7. There will be no Skagit County Democrats Membership Meeting in the month of June
8. NEW – Links of the Week
The Links of the Week provide in-depth pieces and resources the Editor has found to be relevant, insightful, and thorough on important issues of the day.
- How stupidity is an existential threat to America
- Here’s what to expect as the Supreme Court enters the final stretch
- Why the State Department's intelligence agency may be the best in DC
- Scientists Alarmed as Rivers in Alaska Turn Bright Orange
- Researchers hope that the world's first "living processor" will lead to energy-efficient computing power
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. NEW – June is Pride Month
- Mount Vernon Pride Fest, Saturday, Jun 8, Pride Walk, 12:00pm – Pride Fest, 12:45pm, Edgwater Park, Mount Vernon
- Anacortes 2024 Pride Parade, Saturday, Jun 22, 11:00am, 3rd Street, Commercial Avenue – Causland Park, 710 N Avenue (Click Here for route map.)
- Anacortes Pride Family Picnic and Talent Showcase, Saturday, Jun 22, immediately following the parade, Causland Park, 710 N Avenue
- 2024 Pride Walk, Monday, Jun 24, 11:30am – 12:15pm, begins 515 Fulton Street (near MV High School), ends Edgwater Park, Mount Vernon
- 2024 Pride Potluck Picnic, Monday, Jun 24, 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Edgwater Park, Mount Vernon
2. NEW – Sedro-Woolley Blast from the Past 2024, Friday Jun 7 – Sunday Jun 9, Downtown Sedro-Woolley
1974 themed Street Festival with live Music, Street Vendors, a Car Show with celebrity guests, Bubble Run, Local Eats and Kids Activities. Performance state at 810 Metcalf Street. Parking is along Eastern & Northern Avenues. Click Here for more information.
3. Peace & Dignity Journey 2024, Spiritual Run: Alaska to Columbia, Swinomish portion, Saturday, Jun 8
Click Here for more information about Peace and Dignity Journeys.
4. CORRECTION – Wear Orange will be taking place Friday, Jun 7 – Sunday, Jun 9
We wear orange for a future free from gun violence. Safe and Sane Skagit members and friends are invited to meet outside i.e. Gallery in Edison, 5800 Cains Court, for a group photo opportunity Friday, Jun 7, 3:00pm. Join us in honoring survivors of gun violence. SaSS will also be hosting a table for an informal meet and greet. Stop by and join us and WEAR ORANGE!
Group Photo Friday, Jun 7 – 3:00pm, Gallery in Edison, 5800 Cains Court (Click Here and enter 98232 for more information.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Coffee & Cards, Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Skagit County Democrats Headquarters, 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon
Coffee and Cards meets on Wednesdays from 10:00am – 12:00pm. This is the group that was previously led by Carol Sullivan and is now led quite capably by Judy Farrar and Judith Chilcote. The group is a way for us to express ourselves about issues of importance to us all.
We will write messages of encouragement and support to people who are making positive contributions as well as messages of concern and opposition to people who are negatively impacting our world – this includes legislators on the local, state, and federal level as well as CEOs of corporations and other people having a significant impact in our world. We will share ideas for people to write to and issues to address.
Postcards and stamps will be provided, but we ask that people bring money to cover the cost of the postcard stamps which are currently $.53. Coffee will be provided or bring your own. As Carol always reminded us, “We are stronger together.” Our office is located at 2021 East College Way, Suite 104, Mount Vernon, 360-336-1555."
2. Anacortes Sunday Demonstrations
Progressive folks regularly demonstrate each Sunday, 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the corner of 12th Street and Commercial Avenue in Anacortes. While this is not an official Skagit County Democrats activity, turnout is encouraged.