News from the Skagit County Democrats
Posted on December 15th, 2024
Skagit County Democrats Action Newsletter for December 16, 2024
DEMOCRATIC EVENTS
1. NEW – The Skagit County Democrats Headquarters Office will be closed for the Holidays beginning Wednesday, Dec 18 and will reopen Monday, Jan 6, 2025
2. NEW – The 39th Legislative District Democrats Executive Board meets Tuesday, Dec 17, 7:00pm – 8:00pm, via Zoom
Click Here for the Zoom link.
3. The 39th Legislative District Reorganization Meeting & Potluck Party will be conducted Saturday, Dec 28, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Lakewood/Smokey Point Library, 3411 169th Place North East, Suite A, Arlington
"This is an in-person event only. All attendees are encouraged to bring an item for the potluck." Please RSVP Here.
4. Mark your Calendar! Our Skagit County Democrats Reorganization Meeting will be Saturday, Jan 11 2025, Skagit County PUD, 1415 Freeway Drive, Mount Vernon
5. Headquarters Happenings
- We are collecting toys for farmworkers' children (ages 1 – 12). Gift cards are welcome as well.
- We are also collecting grocery gift cards for farmworkers' families.
- We are needing volunteers to staff the Headquarters Office, especially on Thursdays. Please email chair@skagitdemocrats.org if you can be available. In addition, you can check the staffing schedule HERE.
- Our Headquarters office hours have now returned to 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Monday – Thursday
6. 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 Estrangement Has Become an Epidemic in America
- Anti-HIV drug lenacapavir called 'breakthrough of the year
- President-Elect Donald Trump's Social Security Proposal Comes With Unintended Consequences
- America Is Doing Retirement All Wrong; Longevity Research for Retirees
- Food recalls: What to know about recent outbreaks, food safety tips
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. NEW – Anacortes Lighted Boat Parade, Saturday, Dec 21, 6:00pm, Cap Sante – Ship Harbor via Guemes Channel
"Decorated lighted boats are forming a line in Fidalgo Bay outside of Cap Sante Boat Haven. The parade will go up and down the Guemes Channel around dusk. This event is dependent on weather."
2. NEW – The monthly Planned Parenthood rally is Saturday, Jan 4, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm, on the sidewalk in front of the Mount Vernon Health Center, 1805 East Division Street, Mount Vernon
Bring your signs, your friends, and your family.
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 $.56. 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."