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Jun
26
Wed
2019
Democratic Presidential Debates – 1st Night Watch Party in Santa Monica @ Gramercy
Jun 26 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Democratic Presidential Debates - 1st Night Watch Party in Santa Monica @ Gramercy

Watch the first night of the first Democratic Presidential Debates tonight, with fellow Democrats.

CoHosts:

Santa Monica Democratic Club and 

Pacific Palisades Democratic Club

Where:  The Gramercy, 2460 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

When:  5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

All Democrats welcome.

Free. No Rsvp required.

Parking:  Metered parking on the street or Valet Parking ($8).

Of the 24 Democratic Presidential candidates, 20 made the cut for the First Debate.  10 will debate on Wed., June 26, 6-9 pm, LA Times, and another 10 will debate on Thurs., June 27, 6-9 pm, LA Time.

On Wednesday, the candidates will be arranged on stage from left to right, in the following order:  Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York; Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio; Julián Castro, the former housing secretary; Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey; Ms. Warren; Mr. O’Rourke; Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota; Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii; Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington; and former Representative John Delaney of Maryland.

The lineup for Thursday is as follows, from left to right: Marianne Williamson, a self-help author; former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado; Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur; Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.; Mr. Biden; Mr. Sanders; Senator Kamala Harris of California; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York; Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado; and Representative Eric Swalwell of California.

The candidates will stand in a tight semicircle on a debate stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, surrounded by 600 square feet of screens that include a wraparound image of the White House. The lecterns are made of Plexiglas and carry the presidential seal. NBC, using five moderators, is hosting the debate.

Jun
27
Thu
2019
Democratic Presidential Debates – 2nd Night Debate Watch Parties in Santa Monica @ Earth, Wind & Fire, or Gaslite
Jun 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Democratic Presidential Debates - 2nd Night Debate Watch Parties in Santa Monica @ Earth, Wind & Fire, or Gaslite

Watch the Second Night of the 1st Democratic Presidential Debates tonight, with fellow Democrats.

There will be 2 Debate Watch Parties on June 27 in Santa Monica.

(Details one each below.)

CoHosts:

Santa Monica Democratic Club and 

Pacific Palisades Democratic Club

Westside Democratic HQ

When:  June 27, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Where:   See details for each party below.  Choose the one you want.

All Democrats welcome.

June 27 Debate Watch Party # 1
Earth, Wind & Flour

2222 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA

*** RSVP Required for Earth, Wind & Fire.

To RSVP, Click Here.

We will be watching the debate in a private room at Earth Wind & Flour (2222 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica). A buffet of Italian food will be provided, but in order to prepare for the right number of guests we need your RSVP below.

Cost:  At EW&F, guests must purchase $15 worth of food or beverage plus tax and tip, but valet parking is free

Children Welcome. ADA Compliant.

Parking:  Free Valet Parking.

June 27 Debate Watch Party # 2

The GasLite
2030 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica

Doors open 5 PM
Debate 6 – 9 PM Pacific Time
We’ll be ordering pizza or bring your food in (Veggie Grill across the street)
(Karaoke starts at 9:00 PM)
Hosted by West L.A. Democratic Club & Drinking Liberally.

Co-Hosted by Westchester-Playa, Pacific Palisades and Stonewall Democratic Clubs

Please RSVP HERE for the GasLite Night (especially if you want pizza!)

INFO ON THE DEBATE

Of the 24 Democratic Presidential candidates, 20 made the cut for the First Debate.  10 will debate on Wed., June 26, 6-9 pm, LA Times, and another 10 will debate on Thurs., June 27, 6-9 pm, LA Time.

On Wednesday, the candidates will be arranged on stage from left to right, in the following order:  Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York; Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio; Julián Castro, the former housing secretary; Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey; Ms. Warren; Mr. O’Rourke; Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota; Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii; Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington; and former Representative John Delaney of Maryland.

The lineup for Thursday is as follows, from left to right: Marianne Williamson, a self-help author; former Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado; Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur; Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.; Mr. Biden; Mr. Sanders; Senator Kamala Harris of California; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York; Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado; and Representative Eric Swalwell of California.

The candidates will stand in a tight semicircle on a debate stage at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, surrounded by 600 square feet of screens that include a wraparound image of the White House. The lecterns are made of Plexiglas and carry the presidential seal. NBC, using five moderators, is hosting the debate.

Jun
29
Sat
2019
MSNBC’s Joy Reid, in Conversation with Rob Reiner @ Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle
Jun 29 @ 4:00 pm

Saturday, June 29, 2019, 4:00pm. Buy tickets here. At Ahrya Fine Arts by Laemmle 8556 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Just west of La Cienega. We suggest ride-sharing, carpools and looking at parking signs in the area. Limited metered parking is available. A suggested parking lot is at the La Cienega Tennis Center, 325 S. La Cienega Blvd., Beverly Hills, just a short walk from the theater.

Your ticket(s) will be mailed to you by Brown Paper Tickets unless you select Will Call.

Ticket: $20 One General Admission Ticket

Really Special Deal! $40 One General Admission ticket with one copy of Joy Reid’s The Man Who Sold America.

Is Donald Trump running the “longest con” in U.S. history? What will be left of America when he leaves office? How did we get here? Joy-Ann Reid examines why he succeeded, and whether America can undo the damage he has done.

Candidate Trump sold Americans a vision that was seemingly at odds with their country’s founding principles. Now in office, he’s put up a “for sale” sign– on the prestige of the presidency, on America’s global stature, and on our national identity. At what cost have these deals come? The Man Who Sold America delivers an urgent accounting of our national crisis from one of our foremost political commentators.

Three years ago, Donald Trump pitched millions of voters on the idea that their country was broken, and that the rest of the world was playing us “for suckers.” All we needed to fix this was Donald Trump, who rebranded prejudice as patriotism, presented diversity as our weakness, and promised that money really could make the world go ’round.

Trump made the sale to enough Americans in three key swing states to win the Electoral College. As president, Trump’s raft of self-dealing, scandal, and corruption has overwhelmed the national conversation.

What is the hidden impact of Trump, beyond the headlines? Through interviews with American and international thought leaders and in-depth analysis, Reid situates the Trump era within the context of modern history, examining the profound social changes that led us to this point.

(Text Courtesy of Amazon.com)

In conversation with political activist, producer, director and actor Rob Reiner. Reiner is an informed and brilliant moderator. He has played a part in some of the most iconic television shows and films for decades, from his role in All in the Familyto director of This is Spinal Tap, When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride and so many more.

ALL BOOKS MUST BE PICKED UP AT THE EVENT. WE DO NOT MAIL OR HOLD BOOKS.

Your ticket(s) will be mailed to the shipping address you listed. If you do not receive your ticket(s) in the mail, please contact Brown Paper Tickets at support@brownpapertickets.com. We can only refund orders if there has been a significant change made to an event, and we have announced that refunds are available. We cannot offer any refunds or exchanges due to scheduling conflicts, location change, illness or other personal issues.

Jun
30
Sun
2019
Ted Lieu – Reception at Private Residence @ Private Residence, Brentwood/BelAir Area
Jun 30 @ 3:00 pm
Ted Lieu - Reception at Private Residence @ Private Residence, Brentwood/BelAir Area
*** KICK OFF 4TH OF JULY WEEK RIGHT!***
Talk to Ted Lieu Right After the First Democratic Presidential Debate
Get the Latest Update on What’s Going on in Washington
JOIN
CARL ALBERT & SUSAN SCHAEFER ALBERT
LEAH MENDELSOHN & KEN CLAYMAN
DANIEL WILLIAM SCHAEFER, MD, DFAPA 
for a Reception Supporting
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE  TED LIEU
33rd District
3:00 PM
SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2019
AT THE HOME OF CARL ALBERT & SUSAN SCHAEFER ALBERT ADDRESS TO BE PROVIDED UPON RSVP
LOS ANGELES, CA 90077
SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION LEVELS: 
$250 PER GUEST
($ 125 for Malibu Democratic Club Members*)
          $500 SILVER SPONSOR
           $1,000 GOLD SPONSOR
          $2,800 PLATINUM SPONSOR
           $5,600 DIAMOND SPONSOR
TO REGISTER, CLICK HERE.
FOR MORE INFO or QUESTIONS:
CALL Genelle Buchert at 562-981-2111 or
EMAIL  Genelle.Buchert@gmail.com or
Info@MalibuDemocraticClub.org.
* To Join the Malibu Democratic Club, Click Here. 

Paid for by Ted Lieu for Congress ID# C00556506

Not printed. Produced in-house.

Meet Presidential Candidate Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) @ Skirball Center, Ahmanson Ballroom
Jun 30 @ 4:30 pm
Meet Presidential Candidate Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) @ Skirball Center, Ahmanson Ballroom

“Meet the Candidate”

On the Heels of  the 1st Democratic Presidential Debate
Come Meet
Presidential Candidate

Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado.

Organized & Hosted

by

Screenwriter & Democratic Activist Billy Ray

No Donation Requested, but RSVP Required.

Please RSVP to williamray5229@gmail.com.

ABOUT MICHAEL BENNET

Businessman, Lawyer, Politician

BA, History, Wesleyan U.

JD, Yale Law School

Editor-in-Chief, Yale Law Journal

Counsel to Deputy Attorney General, Clinton Administration

Ass’t Sec’y of State for Int’l Organization Affairs, Clinton Administration

Moved to Colorado in 1997

Managing Director, Anschutz Investment Company

Chief of Staff, to John Hickenlooper, Mayor of Denver

Superintendant of Denver Public Schools, 2005

Early Obama Supporter

In Jan. 2009, Bennet was named US Senator (D-CO) to replace former Sen. Ken Salazar when Salazar became Obama’s Sec’y of the Interior.

Won Re-Election to the Senate in 2010 and 2016.

Declared his run for the Presidency in May 2019.

Big supporter of investing in Education.

For More On Sen. Bennet’s Background, Click Here.

Jul
4
Thu
2019
Be in the Fantastic 71st Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade @ Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade
Jul 4 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Be in the Fantastic 71st Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade @ Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade | Los Angeles | California | United States

The Pacific Palisades July 4 Americanism Parade is one of the best and most fun July 4 parades in LA, and indeed, one of the best July 4 Parades in the nation.

It’s a joy to watch, the perfect way to celebrate July 4.

BUT EVEN BETTER!  THIS YEAR YOU CAN BE IN THE PARADE!

The Pacific Palisades Democratic Club is one of the community groups walking in the Parade, and invites all Dems to walk with them in this years’ Pacific Palisades July 4 Parade.   You can bring your children if they are able to do the walk – about 1.5 – 2.0 miles.   

IF YOU WANT TO BE  IN THE PACIFIC PALISADES PARADE WITH THE PACIFIC PALISADES DEMOCRATIC CLUB,  YOU NEED TO  RSVP asap.  To RSVP:  Click Here  *** Please also be sure to read important Participant Information Below.****

Started in 1948, the Palisades Parade starts with skydivers, and has over 100 groups, including great marching bands from all over the country, equestrian units, celebrities, elected officials and many community groups, children, and one of the best groups, “The Patriotic Pups” (Palisadians dress up their dogs for July 4 to be in the “Patriotic Pups” section of the Parade.

QUESTIONS:   310-230-2084 • info@palisadesdemclub.org

More Info on July 4 Events in the Palisades:  www.Palisades4th.com

DRESS CODE FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS:  Wear red, white &/or blue.  OR you can wear the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club T-shirt.  You can buy a PPDC T-shirt  by emailing Info@PalisadesDemClub.org .  Please specify your size(s) (XL, L, M, S).  If still available, PPDC T-shirts can be bought when you arrive at the parade, but cash only and exact change will be needed ($ 25.)  If you pick your t-shirt up at the Parade, women can wear tank tops, etc., and slip t-shirt over if desired

IMPORTANT REMINDER:  Check the weather forecast on July 4 to see how hot it will be.  Wear Comfortable Shoes.  Bring Water, and Sunscreen and/or a Hat or Parasol.

NOTE FOR THOSE IN THE PARADE:  The Pacific Palisades July 4 Americanism Parade is a celebration where all in the community come together to celebrate July 4 and the founding of our great nation.   It’s a community, non-political, non-partisan event, where the community celebrates each other, our country and the holiday.   The PPDC participates as part of the community.  Rather than a protest march, this is a day of celebration.  So issue or protest signs or T-shirts are not appropriate.  This  is a time when Dems can come together, have some fun, and celebrate the democracy that we were so lucky to inherit, and we will always fight to protect.

SCHEDULE FOR PARADE PARTICIPANTS

1:00 pm:  Arrive and Park.

1:30 pm: Those walking in the parade with the PPDC are to meet at 1:30 pm at  the intersection of Via de la Paz & De Paux

1:50 pm: Skydivers Begin Parade at Sunset & Drummond

2:00 pm:  Parade Begins

4:00 pm: Estimated end of Parade

PACIFIC PALISADES JULY 4 STREET CLOSINGS

Morning from 4:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. (5K/10K route):

  • La Cruz Drive from Swathmore Avenue to Sunset Blvd.
  • Alma Real Drive, from La Cruz Drive to Altata Drive
  • Corona Del Mar, from Altata Drive to Chautauqua Blvd.
  • Toyopa Drive, from Corona Del Mar to W. Pampas Ricas Blvd.
  • E. Pampas Ricas Blvd., from El Cerco Place to Sunset/Chautauqua Blvd.
  • W. Pampas Ricas Blvd., from Sunset Blvd. to El Cerco Place
  • Toyopa Drive, from Pampas Ricas Blvd. to Alma Real Drive
  • Drummond Street, from Ocampo Drive to Sunset Blvd.
  • Sunset Blvd., from Drummond Street to Amalfi Drive
  • Will Rogers State Park Road from Sunset Blvd. to State Park Entry Gate
  • Chautauqua Blvd., from Sunset Blvd. to Drummond Street
  • Drummond Street, from Chautauqua Blvd. to Sunset Blvd.
  • Sunset Blvd., from Drummond Street to La Cruz Drive/Monument Street
  • Carey Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Toyopa Drive
  • Ocampo Drive, from Alma Real Drive to Drummond Street

Afternoon from 12 Noon to 4:00 P.M. (Parade assembly and disbanding areas):

  • Hartzell Street from Sunset Blvd. to Albright Street
  • Albright Street, from Hartzell Street to Via de la Paz
  • Haverford Avenue, from Temescal Canyon Road to Antioch Street
  • Via de la Paz, from Via de las Olas to Bowdoin St.
  • Antioch Street, from Sunset Blvd.to Haverford Avenue
  • Bowdoin Street, from Via de la Paz to Swarthmore Avenue
  • Carthage Street, from Via de la Paz to Swarthmore Avenue
  • DePauw Street, from Haverford Avenue to Swarthmore Avenue
  • Earlham Street, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
  • Friends Street, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
  • Via de las Olas, from Beirut Avenue to Lombard Avenue
  • Swarthmore Avenue, from Bowdoin Street to Monument Street
  • La Cruz Drive, from Swarthmore Avenue to Ocampo Drive
  • Alma Real Drive, from La Cruz Drive to Ocampo Drive (through 5 P.M.)
  • Ocampo Drive, from Alma Real Drive to Drummond Street

• Drummond Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Ocampo Drive

Afternoon from 1:15 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Parade route):

  • Via De La Paz, from Bowdoin St. to Albright St.
  • Sunset Blvd., from Temescal Canyon Road to Hartzell St.
  • Drummond Street, from Sunset Blvd. to Ocampo Drive
  • Toyopa Drive, from Pampas Ricas to Alma Real Drive
  • Ocampo Drive, from Pampas Ricas to Alma Real Drive

Evening from 5:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. (Concert and Fireworks):

• Bowdoin Street, west from Temescal Canyon Road to Erskine Drive.

Evening from 8:00 P.M. to 9:45 P.M. (Concert and Fireworks):

• Erskine Drive between El Medio and Miami Way.

Evening from 8:55 P.M. to 9:35 P.M. (Fireworks):

• Temescal Canyon Road between Pacific Coast Highway and Bowdoin Street

(per request of LAFD, for emergency vehicle access/exit for area).

 

Jul
14
Sun
2019
Improv Comedy to Benefit the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club – Sunday Matinee @ Theater Palisades
Jul 14 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We support and work closely with our Brother/Sister  Democratic Club in the Pacific Palisades.  

Come out on Sunday, July 14, 3pm, for some Comic Relief, for this fun way to help support the Club.

To RSVP/Buy Tickets ($35 pp):  Click Here.

Improv Comedy to Benefit PPDC


Sunday, July 14, 3-6 pm

With PPDC’s own Gail Matthius Wirth

General seating (all seats)

Parking:  Free Parking at the Theater Palisades Parking Lot and on the Street

Jul
21
Sun
2019
Ted Lieu, Katie Hill, Harley Rouda & Ammar Campa-Najjar at Grass Roots Dems Event in Santa Monica @ William Turner Gallery at Bergamot Station
Jul 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Jul
22
Mon
2019
Meet Presidential Candidate Jay Inslee @ Pacific Palisades Woman's Club
Jul 22 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Meet Presidential Candidate Jay Inslee @ Pacific Palisades Woman's Club | Los Angeles | California | United States

Meet the Candidate

The 4th in our “Meet the Candidate” Series will feature Presidential Candidate, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.  Gov. Inslee will come to the Palisades to meet the community and answer your questions.  The “Meet the Candidate” events are designed to provide you the opportunity to meet the Democratic Presidential candidates in person.  We believe there is a qualitative difference between meeting a candidate in person and getting an impression on television.

Hosts:  Malibu Democratic Club, Pacific Palisades Democratic Club, Santa Monica Democratic Club & West LA Democratic Club

When: Monday, July 22.  Doors Open at 4:30 pm.  Program begins at 5:00 pm.  

Where:  Pacific Palisades Woman’s Club, 901 Haverford Ave., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Cost:  Free, but rsvp required.

Parking:  Plenty of free Parking is available along Temescal Canyon Road, near the Woman’s Club.

Light refreshments provided.

RSVP/Register Here.

Inslee served 7 terms in the US Congress, before being elected Governor of Washington in 2012.  Inslee has long supported policies that would reverse climate change and create a strong, green economy.  This will be his top priority if elected President.   Inslee believes Washington State shows the economic power of progressive action.  During Inslee’s tenure as Governor, Washington state has become first in job, wage, and GDP growth.  It is the only state to rank as both the best place to work, and the best place to do business.  As Governor, he has signed laws that (1) invest in public education, (2) significantly increased the state minimum wage, (3) provide sick leave for all workers, (4) provide 12 weeks of family leave for new parents, (5) invest in green infrastructure and jobs; (6) change the protocols for use of deadly force by the police,  (7) implement a buy-back program from bum-stocks, (8) implement a suite of clean energy laws,  and (9) improve mental health care, among other things.  In the US House of Representatives, Inslee voted for the Federal Assault Weapons Ban in 1994 and against the war in Iraq in 2002.

For more info visit:  www.JayInslee.com.

 

 

 

Jul
26
Fri
2019
Bernie Sanders – Meet the Candidate Series @ Santa Monica High School Greek Amphiteater
Jul 26 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Bernie Sanders - Meet the Candidate Series @ Santa Monica High School Greek Amphiteater | Santa Monica | California | United States
Bernie Sanders
will be here
this Friday, 7/26.
Doors Open at 4:30 pm, Event Starts at 6:00 pm
Free, but Rsvp Required.
(More Info for Volunteers Below.)
Hosts:  Santa Monica Democratic Club, Malibu Democratic Club, Pacific Palisades Democratic Club, West LA Democratic Club, the Bern Democratic Club, The Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains and the Bernie Sanders campaign.
When:  Friday, July 26,Doors Open: 4:30 pm. Event Starts: 6:00 pm.

***Arrive early as this event WILL reach capacity.***Overflow seating will be available at Barnum Hall.

Where: Santa Monica High School, Memorial Greek Amphitheater,
601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Public Transport:   Check Google maps for bus & metro info. Closest Metro Stop: Expo Line, “Downtown Santa Monica” station (at Santa Monica Place).
Parking:   Civic Center Parking Structure, 330 Olympic Dr, Santa Monica (3 min. walk)
This is the 5th in our “Meet the Candidate” Series, designed to enable you to meet the Democratic Presidential candidates in person. There is a qualitative difference between meeting a candidate in person and getting an impression on tv. Hope you can make it.
Volunteer Information
for the July 26 Bernie Event
Volunteer Captains
10 more Captains needed to lead Volunteer Groups
(start by signing up as a volunteer with the link below).
General Volunteers
75 general volunteers are needed
Volunteer Signup:
For More Info:
Email: Jon Katz (smdemocrats@gmail.com)  
of the Santa Monica Democratic Club*.
Volunteer Schedule
(To volunteer, you’ll need to be available at the times below.)
Friday, July 26, 2019
Volunteer Training
2:30PM Team Captains 
3:00PM  General Volunteer
4:30PM  Doors Open
6:00PM Event Starts
9:00PM  Event Finishes
* The Santa Monica Democratic Club, like other Democratic Clubs, has not yet endorsed a Democratic Presidential candidate. The “Meet the Candidate” events are to give our members and voters the opportunity to meet the candidates in person.