Pet Food and Supply Drive for WCAC
2025-08-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Wake County Animal Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27610
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We’re collecting much needed pet food and supplies to benefit Wake County Animal Center (WCAC). Join us Saturday, August 2nd, to drop off your donations and join us for a photo and a tour. Register below to take a tour of the WCAC.
Can’t join us August 2? We’re collecting donations throughout the month. Email precinct01-14@wakedems.org for a drop-off location and with questions.
Wish list:
New, unopened bags and cans of dog/puppy/cat/kitten food
New, unopened bags of cat litter
New or gently used and CLEAN collars, leashes, litter boxes, bath or beach towels.
NO medications, soiled sheets and towels, opened litter and food.

Democracy on Tap - Apex
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 3675 Green Level W Rd Suite 101, Apex, NC 27523, 3675 Green Level W Rd Suite 101, Apex, 27523
Join Apex Dems at Bottle Theory on the first Wednesday of every month to find out what’s happening in the district, talk about issues, meet candidates, and more.
This is a primarily a casual social gathering, so come out and meet some fellow Democrats and enjoy $5 glasses of wine!

South Cary-wide “Precinct Family Reunion”
2025-08-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
South Cary-wide “Precinct Family Reunion”! All South Cary precinct members, family, and like-minded neighbors are invited to attend.
When: Friday, August 8th, 5:30 – 7:45 pm
Where: The location is a family friendly park in Cary. We have rented a covered, shaded pavilion with picnic tables with an adjacent playground, grassy areas, and restrooms.
Exact location will be sent to those that sign up to attend.
Registration: Registration is required for this event.
Potluck: This meeting will be a Family Friendly potluck social. Providing a potluck item is appreciated but NOT required to attend the meeting. A link to sign up for the Potluck will be sent in the confirmation email to those who sign up for the event.
Program:
5:30 – 6:30: Potluck dinner & conversation
6:30 – 7:00: Announcements & Updates: Linda Ippolito, WCDP 2nd Vice Chair; Bill O’Neill, WCDP Regional Vice Chair and Area Coordinator
Special Guests: Bella Huang, Candidate for Cary Town Council, District C; and Mona Singh, Candidate for Wake County Commissioner At Large.
Bella and Mona will give introductory comments and answer questions on:

Public Education / Public Schools
Affordable Housing
Quality of Life including EMS, Police, & Sheriff services
Green Infrastructure & Clean Energy
Proposal for a New Senior Center in District C
Their upcoming races.

7:45: Close & Clean Up
8:00: Depart Park

Glenwood Area Democrats Bi-Monthly Meet and Greet
2025-08-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Please join the Glenwood Area Democrats for a fun-filled evening of socializing and networking with fellow Democrats.
Every even numbered month, Glenwood Area Democrats and like-minded individuals gather to interact with our elected officials, hold issue panel discussions, and discuss and implement our upcoming plans for 2025.
Whether you’re a long-time party member or new to the political scene, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and discuss important issues facing our community!

Glenwood Area Democrats Bi-Monthly Meet and Greet [CANCELED: Rescheduled for 8/11]
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:30 | NC
The August event has been rescheduled for Aug 11.

Holly Springs Precinct Officers' Meeting
2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual (Zoom or Google Meet), NC, United States
Meeting for precinct officers in the Holly Springs Area.
Officers, please see your email for the meeting link.
This meeting is open to any registered democrat in a Holly Springs Precinct. If you would like to attend, please reach out to Donna Friend, South Wake Vice Chair via email southwakevc@wakedems.org.

Knightdale Democrats Social
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Meet with other Knightdale Democrats to get to know each other and schedule opportunities for voter outreach. We will be at an outdoor table with a blue tablecloth.

3rd Thursdays with 20-04, 05-06 and neighboring West Cary Precincts
2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Will be shared with those who sign up
Grab a slice of pizza or simply join your like-minded neighbors to discuss actions we can each take in these “eventful” times.
BONUS GUEST: Join veteran Cary Town Council Member-At-Large, Carissa Kohn-Johnson, who will share what local government (town and county) does. Who is responsible for education, affordable housing, environmental quality, infrastructure, etc.? It’s interactive so share your ideas and concerns with her.

North Raleigh’s United for Justice Event
2025-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Location will be emailed a few days in advance of event, to those who have registered.
Join us in an event that celebrates the importance of the judiciary! The evening will feature judges and elected officials, and will spotlight the importance of upcoming races. Learn more about how we can support and elect Democrats who share our values!
This event is now at full capacity. Please email Midtown.ACS@wakedems.org to be added to the waiting list.

Downtown North Social
2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Calling all Downtown Dems! Grab a friend, a beverage and connect with other grassroots activists and special guests working to turn NC blue! Hosted by Downtown North precincts 01-13 and 01-14. All are welcome!

West Cary Happy Hour
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Please join us for West Cary Area Dems Monthly happy hour. Come hang out, meet some great folks, and talk about what’s next for our community. We’ll be brainstorming ideas, sharing thoughts, and making plans to keep moving forward together. Whether you’ve been involved for a while or new to the group, there’s a seat at the table for you! Like minded unaffiliated folks are always welcome. Light snacks to be provided and food truck available for purchase. RSVP below to receive location details.

Bagels & Coffee w/ Apex Dems
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
It’s officially Get Out The Vote season, and we have three incredible candidates to help keep the Town Council blue in November! Come out to meet the candidates and your Apex Democrats precinct officers, learn how you can help 2025 be the largest turnout in town history, and grab yourself some breakfast while you’re with us.

3rd Thursdays with 20-04, 05-06 and neighboring West Cary Precincts
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Will be shared with those who sign up
Autumn is here and Cary municipal elections affecting OUR precincts take place in JUST FIVE WEEKS. Come learn who is on our ballot and how you can help out, if so inclined. Municipal elections can be VERY close because so few people turn out to vote. GUEST SPEAKER will be Bill O’Neill, the amazing and motivating Wake Dems Vice Chair of Cary/Morrisville. It’s a great time to grab some pizza with like-minded neighbors in 20-04, 05-06 and adjoining precincts.

Apex Democrats Book Club
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
We’re reading On Freedom by rockstar historian Timothy Snyder! You don’t have to be from Apex to join our lively discussion of a bestselling political book and its implications for Wake County.

WakeDems Candidate Kickoff – Meet the Morrisville endorsed candidates!
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Location will be emailed a few days in advance of event, to those who have registered.
WakeDems’ Glenwood and Umstead Raleigh areas invite you to a candidate kickoff featuring the Morrisville endorsed candidates!
Join us Thursday, September 25th from 6:30-8 pm for a chance to learn from the candidates about their campaigns, and the issues that matter in this WCDP municipality. We need all the help we can get knocking doors and making phone calls to registered voters, and this is a great way to get up to speed, and be ready for conversations Morrisville residents his fall!
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to rally with fellow volunteers, get fired up, learn more about these key municipal races, and do your part to make sure Democrats sweep at the polls this election season!

Downtown North Social
2025-10-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Calling all Downtown North Dems! Join us for a post-canvass happy hour for fellowship and connection. Whether you’re able to canvass or not, we hope to see you. All are welcome!

[CANCELED] North Hills Democrats Monthly Social
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join the North Hills Democrats for our monthly social. Grab a friend, drink a beer, and let’s talk about how to turn North Carolina blue!

Knightdale Democrats Social
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join the Knightdale area Democrats as we enjoy each other’s company and plan our final Get Out The Vote push for the November 4 municipal election.

North Hills Democrats Monthly Social
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees

Apex Democrats Food Drive & Group Hangout
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
The Western Wake Crisis Ministry (now Dorcas in Apex) has a HUGE need right now with SNAP benefits closed down and the holidays coming. Let’s step up for our community and have some fun at the same time. Bring food for WWCM and some snacks to share with your friends (or friends-to-be) and we’ll enjoy each other’s company. See the list of most needed items at: https://wwcm.org/donate/items-needed/
