Upcoming Events

SML Democrats Activities

• Racism Forum – Wednesday, June 1, 10 am
• Fundraising & Events Committee Meeting – Monday, June 13, 1 pm
• Book Club – Tuesday, June 14, 10 am
  Book: Four Hundred Souls, by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain
• Steering Meeting – Tuesday, June 14, 1 pm
• Pints & Politics: Salem Red Sox Baseball Game – Friday, June 17; tickets available at the SML Democrats Office
• Public Relations Committee – Monday, June 20, 1 pm
• Road Cleanup – Wednesday, June 22, 9 am (Rain date: June 29)
• General Membership Meeting – Monday, June 27, 1 pm
  Lisa Lietz, Executive Director of SML Good Neighbors, and our very own Jim Bennett will be speaking to us about the good works of the SML Good Neighbors.

Donate Books to Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors gives books to the children in their program every week during the summer program. New and gently pre-read books for 1st – 8th graders are welcome. Please bring your favorites (no limit) to the General Membership meeting or drop them off at the office beforehand.
LET’S SHOW THEM WE CARE!

Members can view details in the Members Portal.

Community Events

• County School Board Meetings
  Bedford County: Thursday, June 9, at 5 pm. The location of the Bedford County School Board Meetings varies from month to month. June’s meeting will be held at LHS Auditorium, 100 Minuteman Drive in Bedford.
  Franklin County: Monday, June 13, at 7 pm, 25 Bernard Road, Rocky Mount
  Here are some reasons why you should attend or speak at your county’s School Board meeting.

Democratic Activities Further Afield

• Democratic Party of Virginia Events
  • Blue Commonwealth Gala – Friday, May 13; use the link for more information and to purchase tickets.
  • DNC T3 Program – DNC Best Practices Institute is offering Train the Trainer (T3) Program, a free, six-week, 12-part course that covers grassroots campaigning. T3 trainings are targeted towards volunteers and activists, and will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET, beginning on May 24 and concluding on June 30. Participants must register by Sunday, May 22. Use the link for more information.
• The States Project: Focus for Democracy Zoom – Sunday, May 1, 8 pm Eastern; use the link to register for the program. Use this link to find our more about The States Project.
• United Today, Stronger Tomorrow Webinar – Wednesday, May 11, 8 pm Eastern
  At the teach-in, you’ll learn what the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill does, what it funds, how we can use it to improve communities, and how it can bring in good paying jobs. Most importantly, you’ll learn how you can get involved. For more information about the organization itself, use this link.