Texas Democratic Women of Collin County
| March 22, 2010 | ||
| 6:45 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
This month we will be presenting School Boards 101: Roles, Responsibilities, Rewards and Challenges. We will have a panel discussion among board members from some local districts (K-12) and the Collin County Community College District. The program is part of our group’s ongoing effort to educate ourselves on the important jobs of our local elected officials.
Preston Ridge Campus of Collin College, 9700 Wade Blvd Frisco, Texas, Founders Hall, Shawnee Room F148.
| March 15, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
The Democratic Party of Collin County, in cooperation with Organizing for America, a project of the Democratic National Committee, will be hosting a “Final Push” phone bank to provide support to President Obama’s Health Insurance Reform Legislation coming up for a vote in Congress in the coming days.
The President has delayed his trip to Asia to help get this passed, and he needs our help — as do of course the millions of Americans whose lives will be improved by this monumental legislation.
There will be some phone lines available, but please bring your cell phone if you have one.
Please RSVP through this link.
Monday, March 15th
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
DPCC Headquarters
2504 K Ave., Ste. 200
Plano 75074
(NE corner of Park and K Ave., Behind the Shell gas station, 2 lights east of N. Central Expressway)
On March 6th, the TDWCC commenced its 2010 fundraising social season with its first ever evening-at-the-theater. 114 TDWCC guests saw the Rover Dramawerks production of Mark Twain’s A Murder, A Mystery and A Marriage at the Courtyard Theatre in downtown Plano. Performed as a Bluegrass musical, the comedy-melodrama, true to its genre, solicited audience participation. Yes! The villain got his share of boos and hisses. The play’s narrative intentionally left some questions unanswered, so theater patrons could seek one another’s insights during the post-performance reception. The spacious, winding lobby of the Courtyard was the ideal setting for drinks, hors d’oeuvres and lively conversation. TDWCC guests mingled with each other, cast members, and Rover Dramawerks theater-goers.
TDWCC was delighted to sponsor an entertainment event that demonstrated off-off-off-off Broadway is alive and well in the historic district of downtown Plano.
Thanks to all of you who supported this successful fundraiser. We had a wonderful turnout. Our thanks to Rover Dramawerks for their generosity in supporting our effort.
Members Barb Walters and Patricia Spence and others enjoying the after-show party
The DPCC County Convention is Sat. March 20 at Plano Centre, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Check out www.collindems.us for more details.
TDWCC is going to have a booth there and we need volunteers to staff it. Let us know if you can work a shift (1 hour – 4 hours – up to you). Send email to President Barb Walters.
| March 23, 2010 | ||
| 6:00 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
The political arm of Planned Parenthood of North Texas, PPNT PAC, is working to get pro-choice Texans to the polls in record numbers. They want to make sure voters have the truth about the candidates’ positions regarding reproductive health care. You are invited to attend a PPNT PAC Reception on Tues., March 23, 6-8 p.m. at the home of Tricia Miller, 3618 Harvard Ave, Dallas, TX 75205. The guest speaker will be former Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack, Executive Director of The Iowa Initiative, which works to reduce the high rate of unintended pregnancies. There will also be pro-choice elected officials and candidates. RSVP to (214) 363-2004.
| March 13, 2010 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 1:00 pm |
Organizing for America is ramping up their GOTV efforts in Collin County. Attend their ‘Voter Deputization Event and 2010 Strategy Session’ on Sat., March 13, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Haggard Library. Click here to view the invitation.
| March 6, 2010 | ||
| 10:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
League of Women Voters is sponsoring a candidate forum for Andre Davidson and Cathy Fang, the two Plano City Council candidates in the runoff on March 27.
If you live in Plano and can vote, please consider attending this forum to become informed on the candidates.
Location: Schimelpfenig Library, 5024 Custer Road, Plano
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
| June 25, 2010 | to | June 26, 2010 |
This year’s Texas Democratic State Convention will be held at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, June 25-26th. There is great enthusiasm on the part of the Corpus Christi community to welcome our Democratic Delegates, Alternates, and guests to this year’s convention and kick our election season into high gear.
Importantly, in addition to facilitating the business of the Democratic Party, those elected as Delegates and Alternates to the State Convention have a number of opportunities to get involved and support the convention planning process, including soliciting auction items for our Convention Kickoff Silent Auction and helping to find volunteers willing to work at the State Convention.
Texas Democratic Women (TDW), our state-wide parent organization, will hold the Women’s Caucus at the convention and help with the Lady Bird Johnson Breakfast.
| March 11, 2010 |
Early voting begins for the Plano City Council election run-off. Election day is Saturday, March 27.
Voting schedule is as follows:
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Mar 7 | Mar 8 | Mar 9 | Mar 10 | Mar 11 Early Voting 8am-5pm |
Mar 12 Early Voting 8am-5pm |
Mar 13 |
| Mar 14 | Mar 15 Early Voting 8am-5pm |
Mar 16 Early Voting 8am-5pm |
Mar 17 Early Voting 8am-5pm |
Mar 18 Early Voting 8am-5pm |
Mar 19 Early Voting 8am-5pm |
Mar 20 Early Voting 8am-5pm |
| Mar 21 | Mar 22 Early Voting 7am-7pm |
Mar 23 Early Voting 7am-7pm |
Mar 24 | Mar 25 | Mar 26 | Mar 27 Election Day 7am-7pm |
Early Voting Locations:
| April 12, 2010 | ||
| 5:00 pm | to | 6:00 pm |
The Frisco ISD SHAC (School Health Advisory Committee) will meet on Monday, April 12, 5-6pm at the Frisco ISD Career and Technical Education Center (CTE), Training Room 1, 9889 Wade Blvd., Frisco. Discussion will be on health and sex education with two guidance counselors, one from elementary school and one from middle school.
There are still tickets available to our March fundraiser, a bluegrass musical production of Mark Twain’s A Murder, a Mystery, and a Marriage. Click here to purchase tickets online today via Act Blue.
Doors open at 7:00 (concessions available), the box office opens at 7:30, and showtime is 8pm.
The address of the Courtyard Theater is 1509 H. Ave., Plano. Parking access is off G Ave. or 16th St.
The Courtyard Theater is located in the Historical District of downtown Plano. It’s in the block bordered by Ave. H on the east side, Ave. G on the west side, 16th St. on the north side, and 15th St on the south side. Ave. H is technically the front side of the theater, but Ave. G, the backside of the theater, is where the REAL parking is. This is where the directions lead.
From 15th Street:
The Courtyard Theatre is the building on the right. You should see all the lights on.
Heading South on Ave. K:
The Courtyard Theatre is the building on the right. You should see all the lights on.
