Door Knock Canvassing with MiniVan: Basics & Refresher (Virtual Training)
2024-10-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Research shows that door-to-door canvassing with direct voter contact is the most effective way to Get Out the Vote!
Would you like to learn the basics — or have a refresher – on how to do Door Knock Canvassing with MiniVan? Join us for a virtual training session during which we will:
– Identify key issues, candidates, and races to discuss with potential voters;
– Build confidence and motivation to canvass;
– Identify canvassing Do’s and Don’ts;
– Walk step-by-step though how to use the latest version of MiniVan when talking to
potential voters at their doors;
– Practice 😊.

Western Wake Dems Meetup
2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Mellow Mushroom – Cary
Join us at Mellow Mushroom to find out what’s happening in Western Wake during this important Election Cycle

Northeast Wake Dems October Social
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00
Come join us for fun and fellowship (as well as great food and drink) at our NE Wake Dems October Social on the eve of the beginning of Early Voting!
We plan to have some candidate speakers as well as an update on our Get out the Vote (GOTV) activities. Come see what we are all about and how YOU can help turn NC BLUE in 2024. There are still lots of ways to help right up to election day!
PSST! We are planning for a very special guest! Don’t miss this one!
Due to space limitations, registration is required for each individual attending this event. Details on the venue location will be provided after registration.

Falls River Area Wine and Politics Monthly Social
2024-10-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine, 1540 Dunn Rd, Ste. 170, Raleigh, United States
Join Falls River area Democrats for lively politics discussion and camaraderie!
Wednesday, October 16, 7-8:30pm
Local 919 Craft Beer + Fine Wine
1540 Dunn Rd, Ste. 170, Raleigh, NC

3rd Vice Chair Weekly Office Hours
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
Feel free to pop in and say hello, bring questions, ask for help, etc!
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/zhj-xmht-jof
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 347-535-4100 and enter this PIN: 388 372 095#
To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/zhj-xmht-jof?hs=5

Gentle Canvassing in Priority Precincts with Midtown and Umstead Volunteers
2024-10-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join us for an hour or two of gently-paced doorknocking, and make a huge difference in the upcoming election! We’ll provide training and pair you up with one of our experienced volunteers who will show you the ropes as we knock on Democrat-friendly doors, and remind folks to VOTE! Feel nervous about canvassing? Want some extra reassurance? Been wondering what it’s like to have conversations with voters at the door? This is the opportunity you’re looking for!
Exact meeting location in the target area will be sent to participants the morning of the canvass, and instructions for preparation the day before.

[CANCELED: Rescheduled for 10/10] Precinct 13-01 Postcard Writing Party
2024-10-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Heyday Brewing, 5301 Tin Roof Wy, Raleigh, 27616
Join fellow Democrats of Precinct 13-01 at Heyday Brewing on the 3rd Thursday of the month for a postcard writing party! We will write postcards to send to newly-registered Democrats to welcome them to our precinct. Scripts, postcards, and pens will be provided.

Poll Greeting Training
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | online virtual meeting
We will cover:

Poll Greeting Basics
Before, During, After Your Shift
What to Expect
Do’s & Don’ts
De-Escalation Scenarios
Questions

Virtual Phone Bank with Wake Dems!
2024-10-17 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a Virtual Phone Bank!
Agenda: Training 6:00pm – 6:30pm
Make calls 6:30pm – 7:15pm
Review results 7:15pm – 7:30pm

Virtual Phone Bank with Wake Dems!
2024-10-18 11:30 - 13:00
Join us for a Virtual Phone Bank!
Agenda: Training 11:30am – 12pm
Make calls 12pm – 12:30pm
Review results 12:30pm – 1pm

Other Events This Weekend 10/19 - 10/20
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for important events happening this weekend October 19th & 20th.

Canvass with Wake Dems in Cary!
2024-10-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19th
🕒 Time: 9:30am
📍 Location: West Cary
Schedule:
9:30a: Arrival & check in
9:45a: training & lit distribution
10:00a: launch!
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training, snacks/drinks, and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Canvass with Wake Dems in North Wake!
2024-10-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19th
🕒 Time: 9:30a
📍 Location: North Wake
Schedule:
9:30a: Arrival & check in
9:45a: training & lit distribution
10:00a: launch!
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training, snacks/drinks, and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Canvass with Wake Dems in Raleigh!
2024-10-19 09:30 - 11:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19th
🕒 Time: 9:30a
📍 Location: Raleigh
Schedule:
9:30a: Arrival & check in
9:45a: training & lit distribution
10:00a: launch!
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training, snacks/drinks, and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Canvass with Wake Dems!
2024-10-19 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-19 11:30 - 14:00, 2024-10-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training, snacks/drinks, and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

10-05 Precinct Meeting
2024-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Good Hope Baptist Church, 4209 Smithfield Rd, Knightdale, NC, 27545
Our next Precinct Meeting will be October 19th (3rd Saturday of the month).
10 am – ONE HOUR
Good Hope Baptist Church 4209 Smithfield Rd
This will be in the conference room of the Fellowship Hall.
Our primary focus will be Poll Greeting. We will also asses our efforts with phone banking and post carding.

Precinct 05-05 Monthly Meeting
2024-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Monthly Meeting. Please RSVP to receive virtual meeting link.

Canvass with Wake Dems in Apex!
2024-10-19 11:30 - 14:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19th
🕒 Time: 11:30a
📍 Location: Apex
Schedule:
11:30a: Arrival & check in
11:45a: training & lit distribution
12:00p: launch!
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training, snacks/drinks, and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Canvass with Wake Dems in West Raleigh!
2024-10-19 11:30 - 14:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 19th
🕒 Time: 11:30a
📍 Location: West Raleigh
Schedule:
11:30a: Arrival & check in
11:45a: training & lit distribution
12:00p: launch!
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training, snacks/drinks, and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Canvass in Wake Forest with Northeast Wake Dems
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Canvas Precinct 07-10 Apartments!
2024-10-19 14:30 - 17:00
Help us canvas our apartment communities. Includes in-person training. Newbies Welcome!
Canvass time 2:30 – 5 pm. Meeting location will be provided before canvass begins.

[CANCELED] South Cary Dems Happy Hour
2024-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | W.E.L.D Wine and Beer, 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, 27518
This event has been cancelled for October.
Join like-minded friends and soon-to-be friends to commiserate, pontificate, and collaborate on the third Saturday of every month. This is a primarily a community-building social event, but may involve planning and info sharing as well.
For additional details, contact South Cary Area Coordinator Bill O’Neill at southcary.acs@wakedems.org.

Canvass with Wake Dems in Holly Springs!
2024-10-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 20th
🕒 Time: 11:30a
📍 Location: Parrish Womble Park: 300 Stinson Ave, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Schedule:
11:30a: Arrival & check in
11:45a: training & lit distribution
12:00p: launch!
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training, snacks/drinks, and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Canvass with Wake Dems in East Raleigh!
2024-10-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
Due to all of the amazing canvassing done by volunteers across the county, we have decided to change the date of this canvass.
If you still want to canvass, please consider joining us at one of our other canvasses.
Thanks for understanding and thanks for everything that y’all do!

Canvass with Wake Dems in West Raleigh!
2024-10-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Wake Dems for a Get Out The Vote Canvass!
🗓️ Date: Sunday, October 20th
🕒 Time: 11:30a
📍 Location: West Raleigh
Schedule:
11:30a: Arrival & check in
11:45a: training & lit distribution
12:00p: launch!
Our Get Out The Vote (GOTV) canvasses help elect Democrats from the back of the ballot to the front! We talk with inconsistent voters who are likely to support Democrats if they vote, remind them of what’s at stake in this election cycle, and help them make a plan to vote.
We’ll provide training, snacks/drinks, and literature, and if it’s your first time, we’ll pair you up with an experienced canvasser! All you have to do is sign up and show up.

Souls to the Polls
2024-10-20 13:30 - 16:00 | Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Gardens, 1215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, 27610, United States
SOULS TO THE POLLS event on Sunday, October 20th.
Event speaker: Bishop John D. Perry II, Pleasant Grove Church, Cary, NC
Meet at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Gardens
1215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC
March to John Chavis Community Center | 505 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Raleigh, NC

Canvass with Wake Dems in Cary!
2024-10-20 13:30 - 16:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
