The BLAST ~ January 21, 2020

JAN 22

Re-Imagine Waldo Canyon Public Meeting

Hosted by Rocky Mountain Field Institute and 3 others Wednesday, 5:30 - 7PM Westside Community Center 1628 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904

This is the third and FINAL public meeting for the "Re-Imagine Waldo Canyon Public Planning Project." This final public meeting will be designed as an open house, and will provide an opportunity to share the community vision you have helped to craft over the course of this planning process. There will be a chance to review a map detailing community desired trailheads, trail networks, and trail connections; a diagram of proposed next steps; how to stay informed and connected moving forward; among other important information. For more information, please visit the project website at www.waldocanyonplanning.com.

JAN 22

Take 2020 By Storm!! Study Hall for PCP's

Hosted by El Paso County Democratic Party Wednesday at 5:30 PM – 8 PM El Paso County Democratic Party 332 W Bijou #101, on Spruce enter at courtyard

We have started the New Year off on the BLUE foot! Come down & check-out the upcoming training sessions (sign-up for them too), pick up a current call/walk list, re-connect with fellow DEMS, learn about the Party's strategies for 2020 Election Season & MORE!! Study Halls will be every Wed eve 5:30 - 8PM and Sunday afternoons 2-5PM. We are GOTV!

Jan 23 Candidate Development Training Part 2

Hosted by El Paso County Democratic Party Thursday at 5:30 - 7:30 PM El Paso County Democratic Party Office 332 W. Bijou #101, on Spruce enter at Courtyard

Part 2 - Developing a Campaign. John Morris will be providing introductory and comprehensive trainings throughout the year. Our next training will be Thursday Jan 23 from 5:30-7:30. DEM HQ. Please RSVP to the DEM office at epcdems@gmail.com or 473-8713.

JAN 24

Lorena Garcia Meet & Greet/ Petition Signing Party! Hosted by Lorena Garcia For Senate

Friday, 5:30- 7:30 PM, 7048 Cobblecreek Dr, 80922 Join host, Deana Kamm, to learn about Lorena Garcia, her candidacy for United States Senate, how the campaign plans to kiss Cory Gardner goodbye! And sign the petition to get her on the ballot!

JAN 25 Diana Bray Petition Training Party!   Hosted by Diana Bray for Colorado Saturday 11:30-12:30PM,   El Paso County Democratic Party, 332 W Bijou, #101, on Spruce. Please join us to help put climate leader and M4A healthcare champion Dr. Diana Bray on the primary ballot. Pick up  petitions and receive training to  collect the signatures Diana needs to qualify.

JAN 25 Canvass with a Bernie Victory Captain in Colorado Springs Hosted by Bernie Sanders 2020 Pikes Peak Region Saturday 12:30-3PM Join us for a door to door canvass. Pls RSVP

JAN 25

2020 COS Womxn's March

Hosted by COS Womxn’s March and 9 others Saturday at 2 PM – 5 PM City Auditorium 221 E Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903

The COS Womxn's March serves as an opportunity for Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region to come together in solidarity, to celebrate, and to keep momentum for progress alive! Like the national movement, we aim to harness the political power of diverse women and our communities to create transformative social change, and we are committed to dismantling systems of oppression through nonviolent resistance and building inclusive structures guided by self-determination, dignity and respect.

THE PROGRAM 2:00p.m. - KICKOFF & Keynote Address 2:30 MARCH downtown. Indigenous Womxn will lead us! 3:30 THE AFTERPARTY featuring inspiring speeches, amazing performances, and more from local womxn

There will also be food trucks, beverages, and tables featuring local organizations so you can stay connected and involved all year long. Message COS Womxn’s March for more info. Please support the march by donating.

JAN 26

January Meeting: Get Involved in 2020!

Hosted by NAACP CO Springs Sunday at 3 PM – 4 PM Ruth Holley Library

Get informed by brief presentations from each Colorado Springs NAACP committee -- with ways for all community members to get involved -- whether you're already NAACP members or not. We invite participation in our actions by all members of Colorado Springs communities. Please plan to join us so you can fight for policies that respect and improve our communities in 2020.

Please share this event with anyone you know who wants to work for justice and equality for all people.

~~~~~~~~~SAVE THE DATE ~~~~~~~~  An Evening With Jim Hightower!  Saturday February 15, 2020 A Fundraiser for Caucus 2020

WE thrive because of your support! This is YOUR party, we do good work and we have lots of work to do. Join us with your money or time, all support is needed and appreciated.  Bring your passion, energy and ideas and together we  advance the progressive Democratic values in El Paso County! Contributions welcome!

THANK YOU!