Our calendar lists events by the DVC, partner organizations, and other groups helping to elect Democrats. All times listed in Pacific time. See a list of abbreviations below the calendar.
The Democratic Volunteer Center is making calls for Judge Susan Crawford for the Wisconsin Supreme Court! With the retirement of a liberal judge from the Wisconsin Supreme Court, the 4-3 liberal majority and the progressive court victories they achieved are at risk. Importantly, there is a chance that the maps for federal House elections can ... Phone bank for Susan Crawford (WI)
Join Sue and Melissa’s virtual parties with other postcard and letter writers, every Saturday from noon to 2:00 pm Pacific time. This is a friendly group that shares political news and ideas as they write letters and postcards in support of Democratic candidates and causes. Email s.dinwiddie@icloud.com for the Zoom link.
If you’re new to Sister District South Bay, join our community. Meet fellow volunteers! Meetings take place the first Thursday of the month during election season.
Join Sue and Melissa’s virtual parties with other postcard and letter writers, every Saturday from noon to 2:00 pm Pacific time. This is a friendly group that shares political news and ideas as they write letters and postcards in support of Democratic candidates and causes. Email s.dinwiddie@icloud.com for the Zoom link.
Join the Peninsula Democratic Coalition for their annual membership meeting and election of officers and board members. This year Representative Kevin Mullin will be the keynote speaker. Supervisor and former State Senator Joe Simitian will be the honored guest. Lunch will be provided for PDC members.
The State Bridges Program activates Sister District volunteers across the country to fundraise for organizations leading year-round power-building work in critical swing states. New this year: your donations are now tax deductible! Join Sister District CA Peninsula, Greater Chicago, and South Bay for a fundraiser for four organizations in Michigan and Wisconsin:
Join Sue and Melissa’s virtual parties with other postcard and letter writers, every Saturday from noon to 2:00 pm Pacific time. This is a friendly group that shares political news and ideas as they write letters and postcards in support of Democratic candidates and causes. Email s.dinwiddie@icloud.com for the Zoom link.
Learn how to legally document and monitor ICE officials during immigration raids in real-time for the Rapid Response Network. This training will equip volunteers to respond in both Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Pangea Legal Service will lead this training.
Join Sister District South Bay for a walk around old Palo Alto, where many streets are named for writers. You will hear stories about poets like Homer, Whitman, Coleridge, and Tennyson and about the history of the city, as well as descriptions of Bryant, Channing, Addison, Lincoln, Kingsley, Walter Scott, Melville, and Lowell. The proceeds ... Palo Alto Poetry Walk for MI, WI (SD)
Join Sister District for a presentation, Fight for Our Future: The State of the States. We'll break down Trump’s address to Congress, unpack the state of our states, and dive into Sister District’s electoral strategy to build progressive power in state legislatures for 2025 and 2026. We’ll talk about the critical role of states, the ... Fight for Our Future (SD)
In these confusing times, if you are looking for a way to connect with a community that is building progressive power in the states, come learn about Sister District South Bay and help write postcards. We'll meet at a private home in San Jose. Sister District works in swing states to elect Democratic state legislators ... Coffee hour/postcard party (SD)
Join Sue and Melissa’s virtual parties with other postcard and letter writers, every Saturday from noon to 2:00 pm Pacific time. This is a friendly group that shares political news and ideas as they write letters and postcards in support of Democratic candidates and causes. Email s.dinwiddie@icloud.com for the Zoom link.
BAC = Bay Area Coalition
CCG = Center for Common Ground
FT6 = Field Team 6
GOTV = Get out the vote
PDC = Peninsula Democratic Coalition
PYD = Peninsula Young Democrats
SCCDP = Santa Clara County Dem Party
SD = Sister District
SLP = Swing Left Peninsula