Wake County Democratic Party

Wake Senior Dems Monthly General Membership Meeting
2024-12-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
Please join the Wake County Senior Democrats December meeting from 5-6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Address/location in Raleigh provided upon RSVP.
We will have dynamic speakers and a recap of the Wake Dems post election breakdown. We also plan on having Holiday Fixings, turkey, mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts, please bring a dessert to share and/or a beverage. We will supply paper goods and Eggnog and inspiration to get ready to hit the ground running in 2025″
We will also elect a Second Congressional District Delegate to the North Carolina Senior Democrats State Executive Committee and to the corresponding NCDP Second Congressional District Committee.
Anyone with transportation issues needs to call Eva Lee at 919-501-5348 (if you don’t drive at night) or require a service animal.

Western Wake Dems Holiday Party and Brainstorming
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Mellow Mushroom 4300 NW Cary Parkway
Enjoy good food and drink, a few games and prizes, and an opportunity to propose some topics for 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 PM
Location: Mellow Mushroom 4300 NW Cary Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513

Precinct 01-23 Monthly Meet-up to Unleash Imagination
2024-12-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Lucky Tree Cafe, 3801 Hillsborough Street, Suite 137, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
We can fret about the future of our planet. We can lament systemic injustice and baked-in conundrums. Or, we can band together to move our community “from what is to what if.” Let’s unleash our collective imagination to create the future we want to see for the children who will live there.
Join with members of the Generativity Generation in Precinct 01-23 on Second Thursdays, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Lucky Tree Café, 3801 Hillsborough Street Suite 137, Raleigh 20607

3rd Vice Chair Weekly Office Hours
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-26 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

Precinct 04-19 Organization Meeting
2024-12-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join Democrats in electing a Vice Chair to fill a precinct vacancy. You must be a registered Democrat living in precinct 04-19 to attend. Contact the organizer for more information.

Wake Regional Vice Chair Office Hours
2024-12-16 17:00 - 17:30, 2024-12-23 17:00 - 17:30, 2024-12-30 17:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-06 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual (Zoom or Google Meet), NC, United States
Meet with Wake Regional Vice Chair Ambrosia Sharkey.
Mondays 5-5:30pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vgs-avuc-nzk
Or dial: +1 401-472-4792 PIN: [REDACTED]

Apex Year End Social
2024-12-17 18:00 - 21:00
Apex Democrats will hold an end of the year social for anyone that would like to gather in person. This will be an informal way to gather with like minded friends as we wind down the year.
Tuesday, December 17th, is food insecurity day for the NCDP service week. We will be collecting non-perishable food items, laundry sheets (the detergent ones) and Food Lion gift cards for the Fuller Elementary School food pantry as our project for service week.
RSVP to receive location information.

Precinct 01-02 Monthly Meeting
2024-12-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Private Address
Monthly meeting for Precinct 01-02. Location information will be provided after registering.

Precinct 01-23 Dems Hangout at Trophy on Maywood
2024-12-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Trophy Brewing, 656 Maywood Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Show up, make friends, and change the world with your Dem neighbors! We’ll get together once a month on the fourth Tuesday from 5:30-7:00. Grab a brew, a bite from the food truck, and a seat on the patio to join in meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to us. Trophy Taproom and Patio, 656 Maywood Avenue, Raleigh.

Christmas Day
2024-12-25
OPM.gov URL: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/tabs/2024/

New Year’s Day
2025-01-01
OPM.gov URL: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/tabs/2025/

Precinct 16-04 Monthly Business Meeting
2025-01-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Welcome to our monthly democratic business meeting! Here, precinct officers and volunteers gather to discuss vital plans and initiatives aimed at mobilizing and engaging precinct voters. Our goal is to strategize and plan volunteer opportunities, precinct building activities, and get-out-the-vote campaigns.
As we convene, we recognize the power we hold collectively to make a substantial impact on the outcome of the November 2024 elections and to shape the future of our community. Through collaborative efforts and dedication, we aim to ensure that every voice is heard and every vote counts.
In this meeting, we will review past initiatives, assess their effectiveness, and brainstorm new ideas to enhance our outreach efforts. We’ll explore innovative ways to connect with voters, build stronger relationships within our precinct, and inspire civic engagement.
Together, we are a force for positive change, and our commitment to democratic principles drives our actions. Let’s harness our collective energy and passion to make a meaningful difference in our community and beyond.

Apex Dems Saturday Morning Wake Up Call
2025-01-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Join Apex Dems for coffee on the first Saturday 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, but we’ll sometimes have topics and specific information to share as well. We hope you’ll come out and engage with your local Dem community–we can’t wait to see you!
For more information, contact: Jen Job, Apex Vice Chair at apexvc@wakedems.org

Together We Rise Rally
2025-01-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Halifax Mall, 300 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, 27603, United States
Join NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton and special guests in Raleigh on Sunday, January 5 at 1pm to rise together to defend our democracy. We’ll celebrate our victories, protest power grabs, and organize for the work ahead. Democrats nationwide had tough losses in the 2024 election. But North Carolina’s wins show the way forward. Let’s rise to meet this moment, together. See you in Raleigh! Sign up at ncdp.org/rally.

Wake Senior Dems Monthly General Membership Meeting
2025-01-08 16:30 - 18:30
Join us for a monthly general membership meeting

Precinct 07-10 Meet up for Coffee
2025-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | New World Cafe, 5900 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, 27612
Come out and catch up over coffee! We will be answering questions about the 2024 results in our precinct.
Date: Saturday, Jan. 11th
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: New World Cafe

Executive Council Planning Meeting
2025-01-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual (Zoom or Google Meet), NC, United States
Bi-monthly planning meetings for the WCDP Executive Council. Open to registered Democrats living in Wake County. If you are interested in attending this meeting, please contact chair@wakedems.org for the meeting link.

Lakes Area Social - 2nd Tuesday of every odd number months
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00
Every odd number month, Lake 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.
January’s keynote will be newly elected State Senator Terence Everitt (S-18). We will also discuss the results of our fall efforts, plan for our annual precinct meetings in March, and discussion our expanded opportunities for individuals to stay involved.
The exact meeting location will be shared with registered attendees.

Midtown and Umstead Area New Year’s Kickoff
2025-01-18 12:00 - 13:30
Let’s celebrate our hard work and victories in 2024, and look together at the upcoming year with clear eyes and resolve. The gathering will feature a speaker and also time for precinct breakout groups, so that we can plan for what lies ahead in 2025.
A food truck will be on site starting at 11:30 am, so plan to come early and buy lunch before we start at noon!
When: Saturday, Jan. 18th from 12pm – 1:30pm
Where: Exact location will be shared with registered attendees.

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
2025-01-20
There are so many great events happening around Wake County this weekend to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here are just a few of the events happening around Wake County:
Apex
Cary
Fuquay-Varina
Garner
Holly Springs
Raleigh (kids and teens)
Raleigh (city)
Wake Forest
Zebulon

Inauguration Day
2025-01-20
Notes:
This holiday is designated as “Inauguration Day” in section 6103(c) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Federal employees in the Washington, DC, area are entitled to a holiday on the day a President is inaugurated on January 20th for each fourth year after 1965.
OPM.gov URL: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/tabs/2025/

Capital Forest Issues and Actions Social
2025-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Location will be provided to registered attendees
Hosted by the Capital Forest Area Democrats*, you are invited to join our upcoming Issues & Actions Social with Democrats of Capital Forest Area. A recurring casual gathering, we’ll connect with like-minded neighbors over shared values and have meaningful conversations about the issues that matter most to us as Democrats. This will be a monthly social, taking place the 4th Wednesday of the month, January through at least October of this year. This is a continuation of the socials we’ve hosted in the past which have had great turnout and were attended by many Democratic Party leaders, elected officials, and candidates.
This is a chance to stay informed, share perspectives, and make our voices heard in a welcoming atmosphere. Each month we’ll have action opportunities. These activities will include, but not limited to, writing and sending postcards to voters, canvassing and/or literature drops, phone banking, and other activities. Maybe you have an idea for the group!
Please RSVP here so that we know how many to expect, can set up enough tables, and bring enough materials to go around. We will sit outside as much weather permits.
*Capital Forest Area precincts are 01-42, 01-44, 01-46, 01-47, 13-01, 13-05, 13-07, 13-08, 19-16, 19-17, but all are welcome!

Garner Area Dems Meeting
2025-01-25 09:30 - 11:00
Strategy meeting for Garner precinct officers. Open to all registered Democrats living in Wake County. For more information, please contact Donna Friend at southwakevc@wakedems.org.

Fill The Gallery
2025-01-27 15:00 - 17:00 | United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1100 East Main Street, Ste 501, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Democracy dies in darkness. We are partnering with the Virginia Democrats to make sure that members of the public attend oral arguments in the court case surrounding Republicans’ unconstitutional attempt to throw out over 60,000 ballots and overturn Justice Allison Riggs’ victory.
This case has far-reaching implications. If Republicans can establish a playbook in North Carolina to overturn elections, they can use it anywhere. It is vitally important that the court act in favor of the voters who duly went to the ballot box and made their voices heard. Elections have to mean something — and right now, it’s on us to make sure that they do.
What: A peaceful, silent demonstration of support for Justice Allison Riggs and her attorneys, to show Jefferson Griffin and Republicans that we are watching their every move. There are 111 seats in the gallery – we want every one of those seats to be filled with Democrats.
Where: Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Lewis F. Powell Jr. Courthouse & Annex 1100 East Main Street, Suite 501 Richmond, VA 23219
When: Oral arguments begin at 3:30 and are expected to last about an hour and a half. Please plan to be there by 3:00. Visitors must show photo identification and pass through security screening.
Sign up here:
https://www.mobilize.us/ncdems
