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SUMMARY:RVDW January 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“Virginia’s Fight for Reproductive Freedom” \n\n\n\nJamie Lockhart\, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia\, will help us understand the need to enshrine reproductive freedom in Virginia’s constitution and the process to do so. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Montano’s\, located at 3733 Franklin Rd SW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive early. Lunch orders will be taken until 11:45am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our speaker:Jamie Lockhart\, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia\, brings nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit advocacy\, political organizing\, and public policy to her role as Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia. For the last five years\, she has led efforts to protect and expand reproductive health care access through legislation\, education\, electoral action\, and litigation. Jamie has played a pivotal role in repealing abortion restrictions\, expanding access to care\, and securing pro-reproductive rights majorities in the Virginia General Assembly. Under her leadership\, PPAV’s endorsement has become a political powerhouse\, and Planned Parenthood VA PAC has been instrumental in key electoral victories. \n\n\n\nA trusted authority on reproductive rights\, Jamie is regularly featured in major Virginia publications and serves as a primary resource for state reporters. A Chesterfield County native\, she holds a BA in Political Science from James Madison University (magna cum laude) and an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School. Her political expertise was shaped on Virginia campaigns\, including President Obama’s 2012 reelection\, and through work on Capitol Hill. Jamie is also a certified fitness instructor and exercise enthusiast. She resides in Arlington\, VA\, with her husband and two young children.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-january-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dems After Dark: Post-Election Mix & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Barrel Chest Wine and Beer\, 2601 Franklin Road SW. Drop in between 5:30and 7:30 for a post-election mix and mingle. Please consider contributing to our supplies drive benefiting Huddle Up Moms with donations of disposable diapers\, pull-ups\, and baby wipes. \n\n\n\nAbout Huddle Up Moms: Huddle Up Moms empowers all mothers in the Roanoke and New River Valleys through education\, meaningful connections\, and community support. Huddle Up Moms envisions a future in which all mothers have the support they need to be healthy\, happy\, and confident to flourish in all areas of their lives. \n\n\n\nSponsored by 365 Equality AdvocateElizabeth Cranwell REALTOR
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/dems-after-dark-post-election-mix-n-mingle/
LOCATION:Barrel Chest Wine & Beer\, 2601 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:RVDW October 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Williamson Road Public Library\, 3837 Williamson Rd\, Roanoke VA 24012 Program begins promptly at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. Box Lunch Order Form HERE. Feel free to bring your own lunch in lieu of ordering a box lunch. Please arrive at 11:30am if ordering a box lunch. \n\n\n\nLocal Democratic Committees from across the valley have been invited to present and help us all plug in during the final 11 days of this election season\, ESPECIALLY on Election Day. PLUS\, join us to catch highlights of Secretary Holton’s visit. \n\n\n\nLet’s win this thing!
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-october-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Williamson Road Public Library\, 3837 Williamson Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW September 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Williamson Road Public Library\, 3837 Williamson Rd\, Roanoke VA 24012Program begins promptly at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting. Box Lunch Order Form HERE. Feel free to bring your own lunch in lieu of ordering a box lunch. Please arrive at 11:30am if ordering a box lunch. \n\n\n\nWith early voting underway and election day right around the corner\, we look forward to guest speakers Anne Holton and Jeanne Fishwick sharing news and their perspectives on this historic election year. \n\n\n\nOur Guest Speakers:Anne Holton \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Holton is a professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government and in the College of Education and Human Development\, and a Senior Fellow at EdPolicyForward. She is a lifelong advocate for children and families in Virginia. \n\n\n\nWith an AB from Princeton and a Harvard law degree\, Holton has worked as a legal aid lawyer serving low-income families\, a juvenile and domestic relations district court judge\, a child welfare reformer\, and Virginia’s Secretary of Education. \n\n\n\nHolton helped integrate the inner-city schools of Richmond\, Virginia\, as a child when her father was Virginia’s governor in the early 1970s. As Virginia’s First Lady when her husband was governor in 2006-10\, Holton championed foster care system reform. As Virginia’s Secretary of Education in 2014-16\, she worked to increase Virginia’s investment in public education\, to promote innovation and the joy of teaching and learning in our schools\, and to ensure every student has a successful pathway to the future\, especially those in high-poverty communities. Her life’s work has focused on children and families at the margin\, and the crucial role education must play in helping young people escape poverty. \n\n\n\nHolton currently serves on the Virginia Board of Education. She and her husband\, now a U.S. senator\, live in Richmond\, Virginia. They have three adult children\, all of whom attended Richmond Public Schools. \n\n\n\nAreas of Research: Education Policy\, Social Welfare Policy\, Urban Policy \n\n\n\n(All funds solicited in connection with this event are by Roanoke Valley Democratic Women and not by Anne Holton.) \n\n\n\nJeanne Fishwick \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeanne Fishwick\, a native of Baltimore\, has been a resident of Roanoke City for 35 years.  A retired educator\, she taught English at Roanoke College\, Virginia Western Community College\, Roanoke City Public Schools and North Cross School.  A life-long Democratic activist\, she is currently a member of Virginia Democratic Women\, Roanoke Valley Democratic Women and Roanoke City Democratic Committee.  Jeanne was one of two women elected to represent the 6th Congressional District at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.  In addition to her interest in politics\, Jeanne is an active volunteer at The Taubman Museum of Art and Mill Mountain Garden Club.   She is the wife of John P Fishwick\, Jr. and mother to Richard and Jack Fishwick.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-september-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Williamson Road Public Library\, 3837 Williamson Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24012\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 Wine & Cheese Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Senator Ghazala Hashmi \n\n\n\n\nVIEW EVENT GALLERY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 105:30pm – 7:30pmRoanoke Country Club3360 Old Country Club DriveRoanoke\, Virginia \n\n\n\n\nOUR SPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT RSVP NOW\n\n\n\n\n\nBECOME A SPONSOR\n\n\n\n\n\n\nENTERTAINMENT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to spending an evening with you and guests from across our region. We’re honored to have as our keynote speaker\, Senator Ghazala Hashmi\, a dynamic woman of Virginia and Virginia politics. \n\n\n\nAs Chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee\, Senator Hashmi and the Democratic Senate and House of Delegates brought strong legislation to the Governor in 2024. \n\n\n\nSenator Hashmi can speak with personal\, professional\, and political experience to the key issues for women voters: \n\n\n\n• Choice! Access to Reproductive Health Services and Abortion• Protection of Civil Liberties • Guns • Housing Crisis• Public Education • Climate Change and the Environment \n\n\n\nSenator Hashmi is certain to enlighten\, energize\, and motivate us as we roar into the final weeks of this critical election season. (Full bio here.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT – RSVP and purchase your tickets now! Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine at the cash bar. \n\n\n\nSponsorship details below. Thank you for your support of Roanoke Valley Democratic Women. \n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT – RSVP NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT – TICKETSMember – $35Non-Member – $50 \n\n\n\nSOLD OUT – Don’t want to order online? RSVP via email to Info@RoanokeValleyDemocraticWomen with subject line “2024 RSVP”. Please provide the full names of all attendees in your email. Payment can be made at the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE CURRENT SPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSOR NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES \n\n\n\nHeRSTORY MAKER – $100Includes 1 event ticket.Recognition in event program and event page. SISTERHOOD SUPPORTER – $250Includes 2 event tickets.Recognition in event program\, on event page\, and in social media posts. \n\n\n\nCHAMPION FOR CHANGE – $500Includes 4 event tickets.Recognition in event program\, on event page\, social media posts\, on event podium.365 EQUALITY ADVOCATE – $1\,000Includes 8 event tickets.Name/Logo in event program\, on event page\, in social media posts\, name/logo displayed on event podium\, recognition at Dems After Dark throughout 2024\, and opportunity to provide an introduction during the event program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenator Ghazala Hashmi\, PhD\, serves in the Virginia General Assembly and represents the 15th Senatorial District which includes parts of Richmond City and Chesterfield County. She first ran for office in 2019\, defeating a Republican incumbent in a long-held red seat. Her successful campaign secured a one-seat Democratic majority in the Virginia Senate and also secured a Democratic trifecta for the next two years. \n\n\n\nAfter winning her second term in office in November 2023\, Senator Hashmi now serves as Chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee. She also sits on the following Senate Committees: Finance and Appropriations; Agriculture\, Conservation and Natural Resources; Transportation; and Rules. Senator Hashmi has also been appointed\, for the past four years\, to numerous boards and commissions; additionally\, she was elected in 2023 to serve as Vice Chair for the Education Committee of the Council of State Governments – Southern Region. She is currently serving her second term as Vice Chair of the Virginia Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus (VAAPIC). Prior to her first election in November 2019\, Senator Hashmi had a long career in higher education in Virginia. \n\n\n\nSenator Hashmi immigrated to the U.S. from India as a young child. As an immigrant living in a small college town in Georgia\, she saw first-hand how community building and fostering dialogue can bridge the cultural and socioeconomic divisions that we face. She earned her PhD in English from Emory University\, and she and her husband Azhar moved to the Richmond area in 1991 as newly-weds. Their two daughters were born and raised in Midlothian\, Virginia\, educated in Chesterfield County Public Schools\, and are graduates of the University of Virginia. Senator Hashmi is the first Muslim American and the first person of South Asian descent to serve in the Virginia Senate. She is running for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rvdw-fundraiser-2024 to RSVP including ticket purchases and sponsorships! \n\n\n\nOr contact Christina Ballard\, VP of Ways and Means at info@RoanokeValleyDemocraticWomen.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment: Singer Becki Robertson\, accompanied by singer/musician Bob Casey\, will provide entertainment. Becki promises\, “Our set will lean heavily on a variety of my favorite female singers\, musicians\, and songwriters. What an honor to be a part of this RVDW event as we work to elect Kamala Harris for President!” \n\n\n\nAbout Becki Robertson: In 2018\, Becki Robertson formed Becki and the Boom Booms\, a band now well-known regionally for its performance of an eclectic mix of rock\, blues\, and jazz. In 2023\, she and Bob Casey formed their duo. Together\, they perform soft ballads and Americana folk music. \n\n\n\nWhen not performing live music\, Becki works at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine as a Standardized Patient. Having graduated from VCU’s Medical College in Richmond with a degree in long-term and health care administration\, her career has mostly centered around work in the medical profession with some occasional technical writing when her children were small.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/wine-and-cheese-annual-fundraiser-2024/
LOCATION:Roanoke Country Club\, 3360 Old Country Club Drive\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Women for Harris Brunch in Roanoke!
DESCRIPTION:Free event!  Registration required. All are welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVA Women for Harris Brunch & Canvass LaunchSaturday\, July 27 11am – 1pmRoanoke\, VA 24018 \n\n\n\nAddress is private. Register here for full location details. \n\n\n\nPlease join RVDW and the VA Victory team for the launch of VA Women for Harris Coalition with a free brunch & canvass launch with fellow supporters & local leaders in our community. Roanoke Valley Democratic Women are honored to co-host this event\, one of thousands occurring nationwide on Saturday\, July 27th\, 100 days until Election Day and EVERY ONE of them is important. \n\n\n\nThe beautiful location has ample parking and great accessibility.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/women-for-harris-brunch-in-roanoke/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T120000
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SUMMARY:RVDW May 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014.Program begins promptly at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:15am if ordering lunch. No lunch orders will be taken after 11:45am. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, May 24\, 2024\, at Montano’s Restaurant (3733 Franklin Rd SW) when RVDW members and guests will have an opportunity to meet and hear the Democratic Primary candidates for Roanoke City Council address their priorities and credentials and share their campaign materials. \n\n\n\nSee “Meet the Dem Candidates for Roanoke City Council“ for links to candidate information. \n\n\n\nEarly voting for the June 18 Democratic Primary began May 3 and continues through Saturday\, June 15.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-may-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T120000
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SUMMARY:RVDW April 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014.Program begins at 12:00 noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur invited guests are Democratic candidates Karen Baker for US Congress VA 9th District\, Ken Mitchell for US Congress VA 6th District\, and Vice Mayor Joe Cobb for Roanoke City Mayor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaren G. H. BakerFor US Congress VA 9th DistrictWebsite: www.BakerforVa9th.comEmail: info@bakerforva9th.comFacebook: bakerforva9thTwitter: @bakerforva9thInstagram: @bakerforva9th \n\n\n\nRead more about Karen Baker here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen MitchellFor US Congress VA 6th DistrictWebsite: https://www.KenMitchellforVirginia.comFacebook: kenmitchellforvaInstagram: @kenmitchellforva \n\n\n\nRead more about Ken Mitchell here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe CobbFor Roanoke City MayorWebsite: https://joecobbforroanoke.com/Email: joecobbforroanoke@gmail.comFacebook: joecobbforroanokeInstagram: @joecobbforroanoke \n\n\n\nRead more about Joe Cobb here.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-april-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000
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SUMMARY:RVDW March 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014.Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTheme: Women’s History Month \n\n\n\nGuest Speaker:Dr. Ivonne Wallace FuentesHistory Professor\, Roanoke College \n\n\n\nDr. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes(Photo credit: Megapixie/Annemie Tonken)\n\n\n\nDr. Ivonne Wallace Fuentes is a distinguished professor of history with a focus on Latin American history\, gender\, and revolutionary movements. She earned her PhD and MA from Duke University and her BA from Southwestern University. Dr. Wallace Fuentes is known for her extensive research and teaching interests that span across Latin American history\, particularly in Peru and Central America. \n\n\n\nHer notable work includes the book “Most Scandalous Woman: Magda Portal and the Dream of Revolution in Peru\,” which provides an in-depth look at the life of Magda Portal\, a revolutionary literary figure and a key player in political revolution within Peru’s hierarchical and oligarchic society. Dr. Wallace Fuentes’ scholarship offers a vivid portrayal of Portal’s efforts to construct a new identity for Peruvian women both personally and politically\, highlighting the gendered politics of the era. \n\n\n\nIvonne is a mother to two boys who attend Roanoke City schools and has been active in Roanoke community organizing. She is currently working on a new book project about revolutionary movements in Central America.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-march-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T190000
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CREATED:20230811T160812Z
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SUMMARY:Dems After Dark: Women's History Month 2024
DESCRIPTION:@ Twisted Track Brewpub\, 523 Shenandoah Ave NW\, Roanoke\, VA 24016 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in celebration of Women’s History Month 2024.  Please consider donating individually wrapped snacks for Turning Point Domestic Violence Shelter afterschool program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe draw our inspiration for the evening from the National Women’s History Alliance whose 2024 theme for this year celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity\, Diversity and Inclusion.” \n\n\n\nFrom the NWHA: “Today\, equity\, diversity and inclusion are powerful driving forces that are having a wide-ranging impact on our country. As members of families\, civic and community groups\, businesses and legislative bodies\, women are in the forefront of reevaluating the status quo. They are looking anew at what harmful social policies and behaviors exist and\, often subtly\, determine our future. In response\, women in communities across the nation are helping to develop innovative programs and projects within corporations\, the military\, federal agencies and educational organizations to address these injustices. \n\n\n\n“It takes courage for women to advocate for practical goals like equity\, diversity and inclusion when established forces aim to misinterpret\, exploit or discredit them. Throughout 2024\, we honor local women from the past and present who have taken the lead to show the importance of change and to establish firmer safeguards\, practices and legislation reflecting these values. Following decades of discrimination\, we are proud to celebrate women who work for basic inclusion\, equality and fairness.”
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/dems-after-dark-march-2024/
LOCATION:Twisted Track Brewpub\, 523 Shenandoah Ave NW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:RVDW February 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014.Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlack History Month\n\n\n\nOur Speaker:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Brenda HalePresident\, Roanoke Chapter NAACP \n\n\n\nDr. Brenda Louise Hale\, President of the Roanoke Branch NAACP\, attended Chaminade University in Honolulu and Roanoke College where she studied psychology. She received her Licensed Practical Nursing education from Fitzsimmons Army General Hospital in Denver\, Colo.\, and earned her associate degree in nursing from Virginia Western in 1989; received an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Bethlehem Bible College in 2010; a Doctor of Theology in biblical studies from the Word of Life Theological Seminary in 2013; and an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters with all rights and privileges from Roanoke College in 2018. \n\n\n\nAfter retiring from the Army in 1978 as a Sergeant First Class (E-7)\, Dr. Hale worked with the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center as an LPN and RN; the Non-Commissioned Officers Association in Honolulu as a financial counselor; and Primerica Financial Service as a financial representative division leader. \n\n\n\nDr. Hale is a member of Loudon Avenue Christian Church and a Gold Life Member of the NAACP. In addition to serving as president of the Roanoke Branch NAACP\, Dr. Hale is the Vice President of Region 4 of the Virginia State Conference. She was instrumental in reactivating the Roanoke NAACP Youth Council in 2010. Her nonprofit board service includes Total Action Against Poverty (TAP)\, Roanoke City Rescue Mission\, Local Colors\, Equal Justice Initiative and the Community Housing Corporation Board. \n\n\n\nDr. Hale is the first African American elected as secretary for the VA State Board of Nursing. She was also listed in Who’s Who in American Nursing 1990-91 and Who’s Who of American Women 1995-96. Other accolades: numerous military medals; the Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Award from the Roanoke Chapter SCLC; named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International; the Black Girls Rock Award from the Continental Societies\, Inc. Roanoke Chapter; the Impactors of Excellence Award from the Roanoke NAACP Youth Council; the UBU Humanitarian Award; and the Virginia Western Community College’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-february-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW January 2024 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014.Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. No RSVP required. \n\n\n\nOur Guest Speaker: Sheriff Antonio D. Hash\, City of Roanoke\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheriff Antonio Hash began his career with the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office fifteen years ago. He was elected Sheriff in November 2021 and began his tenure on January 1\, 2022. \n\n\n\nWhile employed with the department\, prior to becoming Sheriff\, Hash was heavily involved in giving back to the community. He focused on bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community served. He has received recognition from both the private and professional sectors for his selfless acts and service. \n\n\n\nAs Sheriff\, Hash has focused on increased opportunities for residents\, formally known as inmates. This is evidenced by the creation of (R)IGNITE: Residents Individually Growing Naturally & Intentionally through Education. Additionally\, he has expanded the ability for deputies to participate in training and create processes for the betterment of the agency. He is a Sheriff who continues to pursue evidence-based initiatives focused on improving the skills required in the 21st century.  In conjunction with focusing on the needs of the agency\, Sheriff Hash has broadened the agency’s involvement in the community through both the creation of the Law Enforcement and Community Engagement divisions.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-january-2024-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T190000
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SUMMARY:Dems After Dark: Holiday Mingle & Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:@ Barrel Chest Wine & Beer\, 2601 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014. \n\n\n\n(View Event Photo Gallery here.) \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nRoanoke Valley Democratic Women (RVDW) invites everyone to a celebratory “Dems After Dark” on Thursday\, December 7th from 5:00-7:00 at Barrel Chest Wine & Beer. In this post-election\, early holiday season of 2023\, we’ll gather to celebrate winning back the House of Delegates and maintaining control of the Virginia Senate. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided. A cash bar will be available.  \n\n\n\nIn the spirit of giving\, we are sponsoring a food drive during the event. Donations of non-perishable food items (please\, no glass) will benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia. Founded in 1981\, Feeding Southwest Virginia’s mission “is to nourish neighbors\, engage community partners\, and develop solutions to address food insecurity.” Most needed items include: \n\n\n\n\nCanned Soup\n\n\n\nPeanut Butter\n\n\n\nCanned Meats\n\n\n\nCanned Fruit\n\n\n\nMacaroni & Cheese/Pastas\n\n\n\nCanned Vegetables/Dry Beans\n\n\n\nRice\n\n\n\nDried Fruit\n\n\n\nCereal\n\n\n\n\nRVDW’s “Dems After Dark” are social and membership outreach events designed to welcome and include all whose schedules don’t allow for participation in lunch-time meetings.  \n\n\n\nDems After Dark Dec 2023 Event Photos:
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/dems-after-dark/
LOCATION:Barrel Chest Wine & Beer\, 2601 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
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SUMMARY:RVDW October 2023 Meeting: Freedom to Read
DESCRIPTION:How to Resist Book Bans in Your Community\n\n\n\n@ The Club Room at Hunting Hills Country Club\, 5220 Hunting Hills Dr\, Roanoke\, VA 24018Please RSVP to rvdemocraticwomen@gmail.com and arrive by 11:30am if you plan to order lunch. HHCC offers a menu ranging in price from $15 to $18.  Program begins promptly at 12:OOnoon followed by the business meeting.  \n\n\n\n(Update: Freedom to Read: Key Take-Aways (roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com) \n\n\n\nBook censorship is a serious threat to the freedom of expression\, diversity of perspectives\, and quality of education in the United States. In recent years\, there has been a surge of attempts to ban or challenge books in public schools and libraries\, especially those that deal with race\, gender\, and sexuality. These efforts are often driven by political agendas\, misinformation\, and fear\, and they undermine the rights of students\, teachers\, librarians\, and parents to access and share information.  \n\n\n\nAt our October meeting\, our last general meeting of 2023\, featured speaker Sara Sprague will discuss some of the trends in book banning attempts\, how they are affecting us locally\, and the strategies and resources that can be used to resist them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur October Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSara Sprague is an attorney\, librarian\, and consultant based in Roanoke\, Virginia. She holds a J.D. from Roger Williams University School of Law and an M.M.L.I.S. from the University of Southern California. Sara has been practicing law for over 15 years and currently runs her own law and consulting practice\, Sprague Law & Consulting\, focusing on nonprofits\, small businesses\, estate planning\, and public interest law. In addition\, Sara is an academic librarian whose work focuses on digital scholarship and information literacy. She has also served on numerous local nonprofit boards and long been active in social justice advocacy work. In all her roles\, she enjoys solving problems and helping people find the information and resources they need. \n\n\n\nOctober Candidate Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSamantha Newell\, Write-In Candidate\, Roanoke County School Board – Catawba District “For too long\, administrators have ignored the voices of our experienced and dedicated teachers.” Samantha is committed to working directly with teachers to create policies that support them and the students they care about. “Teachers know what their students need and I will work hard to make sure they get it! No two students are alike.” Samantha supports providing teachers and administrators the resources they need to ensure each student can learn in the way that suits them best. “The needs in Catawba do not necessarily reflect the needs in Cave Spring.” Samantha wants to work with districts to ensure that each district’s individual priorities are met in order to build a stronger Roanoke County for all. As a parent and experienced coach\, Samantha knows how important it is to listen to students. “In our rapidly changing world\, students need extra support to navigate the extremism that is plaguing our society. Asking children about their dreams\, their experiences\, and their needs is the best way to learn how to help them.” By engaging students in a dialogue\, Samantha hopes to provide new avenues for students to develop leadership skills and plan for their future in Roanoke County.Website: www.Samantha4RoCo.comEmail: Samantha4RoCo@gmail.com Cell: 321-987-5130Social Media: www.facebook.com/samantha4roco
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/october-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Hunting Hills Country Club\, 5220 Hunting Hills Dr\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
CREATED:20230828T213746Z
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SUMMARY:RVDW 2023 Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:(See event photos here.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Evening with Del. Eileen Filler-Corn\n\n\n\nPlease join us Tuesday\, October 3\, 2023\, 5:30 – 7:30pm at the Shenandoah Club for Del. Eileen Filler-Corn’s keynote and an evening of Democratic connection and conversation\, laser-focused on Virginia’s November 2023 elections. \n\n\n\nRVDW is honored to have Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn as keynote speaker at our 2023 Wine & Hors d’oeuvres Annual Fundraiser with Silent Auction. As the 56th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates\, Del. Filler-Corn was the first woman in the 400-year history of Virginia’s legislature to serve as Speaker. Prior to her election to the House\, she also served in the administrations of Governors Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. \n\n\n\nIn what has been yet another year of attacks on the civil rights of so many in our Commonwealth and our country\, we look forward to Del. Filler-Corn’s perspective on the importance of returning the gavel to Democrats in the House of Delegates’ and keeping a Democratic majority in the Senate this November. With more than a decade of service in the Virginia House of Delegates. Filler-Corn knows what’s at stake as well as what’s possible! \n\n\n\nRSVP and purchase your tickets now!  Member ticket: $35. Non-member ticket: $50. Ticket PLUS Membership: $55. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of wine at the cash bar. (https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rvdwfall2023event) \n\n\n\nDon’t want to order online? RSVP to rvdemocraticwomen@gmail.com or call (540) 529-9931. Please provide the full names of all attendees. Pay by check at the event.  \n\n\n\nSponsorships and donations of support are greatly appreciated. \n\n\n\nHave questions? Email us at rvdemocraticwomen@gmail.com \n\n\n\nEvent Photo Gallery:
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/wine-hors-doeuvres-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Shenandoah Club\, 31 Bullitt Avenue\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T120000
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SUMMARY:RVDW September 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting. Please arrive at 11:30am if ordering lunch. \n\n\n\nTrigger Warning: The September meeting topic and sharing of experiences by our speakers may be disturbing\, upsetting\, or difficult for you or others in the room.  \n\n\n\nJoin RVDW for this critical\, lifesaving conversation. And let’s do our part to spread the word and take action to promote awareness and prevent suicide. Use 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s hashtag during national Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and beyond. #BeThe1To \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur presenters will share tools and resources to promote healing and hope and much more. \n\n\n\nOur September Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Scales is Director of Behavioral Health Integration at New Horizons Healthcare and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Julia has worked in the behavioral health field for almost ten years. She is passionate about dismantling barriers\, supporting underserved populations\, and creating safe spaces for healing. In her free time\, Julia enjoys reading\, watching documentaries and trips to Lowes with her fiancé. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDanielle Johnson is a Licensed Eligible Mental Health Professional with over a decade of experience in the Roanoke community. Danielle works at Roanoke City Public Schools as a School Social Worker and performs outpatient counseling in private practice. Danielle’s passion for mental health awareness\, advocacy\, service\, and community engagement continues to fuel her purpose of being a trailblazer and change agent for the Roanoke community. In her free time\, Danielle enjoys making aromatherapy candles\, being in nature\, and watching Marvel movies with her two sons. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Goodman is a local Realtor and the current GOTV Organizer for Red Wine & Blue. Sarah was a public school teacher and leader of the Roanoke County Education Association for many years\, and she left her teaching job to be able to devote more energy to fighting the extremist takeover our public schools are facing. She is excited to share the resources developed by Red Wine & Blue to help women organize to protect our rights. Sarah is a mother of two sons\, and she loves to read\, hike\, cook\, and play with her dogs.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/september-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
CREATED:20230727T115750Z
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SUMMARY:Meet & Greet: US Rep. Abigail Spanberger
DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear from and speak with US Rep. Spanberger on Friday\, August 18 at 6:30pm. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRep. Abigail Spanberger is one of three Democratic women in Virginia’s U.S. House of Representatives delegation. While she proudly represents Virginia’s 7th District\, Rep Spanberger cares deeply for all Virginians and is determined to meet and get to know the entire state as well as she knows her own district.  \n\n\n\nRVDW is proud to co-host this non-ticketed event. There is no cost to attend. However\, RSVP is required. Location details will be provided upon RSVP.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/meet-greet-us-rep-abigail-spanberger/
LOCATION:Location details will be provided upon RSVP.
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
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SUMMARY:RVDW May 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Jersey Lily’s Roadhouse\, 1650 Braeburn Dr.\, Ridgewood Farms Shopping Center\, Salem\, VA. Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting. Please arrive at 11:30 if you are ordering lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs next month is Gun Violence Awareness Month across our nation\, and as gun violence is ever-increasingly in our daily headlines\, in our neighborhoods\, and for far\, far too many for too long\, in our and our loved ones’ lives\, RVDW is humbled and honored to welcome three distinguished guest speakers for our May 26th Monthly Membership Meeting: Dr. Catherine Koebel Stromberg\, Ms. Rita Joyce\, and Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb to address gun violence and gun violence awareness. (Read more here.)
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/may-2023-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
CREATED:20230203T035658Z
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SUMMARY:RVDW April 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Jersey Lily’s Roadhouse\, 1650 Braeburn Dr.\, Ridgewood Farms Shopping Center\, Salem\, VA \n\n\n\nProgram begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting. Please arrive at 11:30 if you are ordering lunch. \n\n\n\nProgram: Meet Our 2023 Democratic Candidates for Virginia House & Senate. Read more here.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/april-2023-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
CREATED:20230203T035246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T133421Z
UID:675-1679657400-1679662800@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:RVDW March 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014.Women’s History Month Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting.Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWomen’s History MonthTheme: “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”Colors:  Purple\, Green\, White(Download PDF of Agenda here.) \n\n\n\nOur Speakers: \n\n\n\nElizabeth CranwellBoard of Visitors University of Virginia \n\n\n\nElizabeth Cranwell\n\n\n\nElizabeth M. Cranwell – A public relations professional and educator\, she has served in many communications roles during her career\, including as communications director and press secretary for members of the United States Congress. Cranwell is an active community volunteer\, serving as a former board member of Emerge VA and as former president of the North Cross School Parent’s Association and former commissioner of the Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission. She has also served on the North Cross School Board of Trustees\, Gov. Tim Kaine’s Start Strong Council for Pre-School Education\, and the Science Museum of Western Virginia Board of Trustees. Cranwell holds a bachelor’s degree in American government and Spanish from UVA and master’s degree in public communication from American University. \n\n\n\nEmily SumpterAssociate Director of Donor Relations & StewardshipPlanned Parenthood South Atlantic \n\n\n\nEmily Sumpter\n\n\n\nEmily Sumpter has joined the PPSAT family in the role of Associate Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship\, based in Roanoke\, VA. Emily will be working on the team to plan and execute engaging\, high-impact fundraising events and execute major donor stewardship activities. She will provide development staffing for the Roanoke Health Center.  \n\n\n\nEmily joined the Planned Parenthood team November 15\, 2022\, with seven years of event and nonprofit experience. In her most recent role as manager of conferences and events at the U.S. Naval Institute\, Emily managed logistics for conferences and events\, including developing marketing strategies and drafting speaker correspondence. Prior to this position\, she served as the event manager at the Maryland Tech Council\, where she planned and coordinated all event logistics\, including working with multiple volunteer committees and creating and managing budgets. Emily earned a BS in Communication Studies at James Madison University. She is very passionate about the mission of Planned Parenthood. Emily recently relocated to the Roanoke area from Maryland and is excited to be part of the community. \n\n\n\nFeature: Letter Writing Campaign to Rename Federal Building after Reuben E. LawsonBy Legislative Committee \n\n\n\nBring your favorite pen – We will have letters and cards for you to write! \n\n\n\nThis Feature is a Follow Up for Call to Action. The change requires an act of Congress. Speakers John Fishwick and Reverend Burton urged RVDW members to “Add your voices” through writing letters to U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine\, and Representatives Morgan Griffith and Ben Cline\, in whose district the federal building is located. Fishwick provided the letter\, RVDW provides the citizens’ voices! \n\n\n\n\nFishwick: “Add your voices.”
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/march-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
CREATED:20230202T215938Z
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SUMMARY:RVDW February 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:@ Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24014. Program begins at 12:OO noon followed by the business meeting. Please arrive at 11:30 am if ordering lunch.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRoanoke Valley Democratic Women wishes to give special recognition to February as Heart Month and Black History Month.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt is critical that we take care of ourselves\, get those check-ups\, eat the right foods and\, above all\, exercise and spend quality time with friends. We have invited special guests today who will be talking with us about establishing those kinds of goals in support of ourselves. Black History month remains a powerful symbolic celebration and a time for acknowledgement\, reflection and inspiration. The national 2023 Black History Month theme\, “Black Resistance\,” explores how African Americans have addressed historic and ongoing disadvantages and oppression. We encourage all of you to become involved and do all that you can to foster an environment where we all are recognized for our abilities and valued for our contributions.  \n\n\n\nAbout our speakers:  We are pleased to have women who are actively working in our community to further the education and support of us all as community members.  \n\n\n\nDr. Karen Perkins is a Carilion family doc and\, since 2017 has been the vice director of the Compress and Shock Foundation\, a Roanoke based 501-c-3 non-profit\, whose mission is to bring free and equitable access to CPR and AED education to all communities\, with a specific dedication to those communities most adversely affected by cardiac arrest due to race\, ethnicity\, primary language\, or access to healthcare education. Since 2017\, the foundation has trained about 6\,000 learners for free and placed about 75 donated AEDs in the community. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men\, women\, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Meanwhile\, Dr. Perkins reports\, “Female victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest receive less bystander CPR and use of an AED than male victims.”  \n\n\n\nRobyn Mitchell\, Eureka Park Artist in Residence and owner of Lovelight Design Studio\, works at the intersection of creativity\, entrepreneurship\, design\, consulting\, and social justice. Providing design services for a wide range of civic and nonprofit organizations\, Robyn is building a broad portfolio of clients while pushing her creativity into new arenas. As an artist in residence\, Robyn will engage neighbors and stakeholders in arts-based participation strategies around the development of a new community center in Roanoke’s Eureka Park. \n\n\n\nMarlee Coles\, is a Texture Expert who specializes in hair color and the MIZANI Aircut. Marlee is extremely active in the Roanoke area in her community and is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority\, Inc. She also works with the youth in development of programs and education. We welcome Marlee as a visitor and supporter of our community.  \n\n\n\nThe Board of the Roanoke Valley Democratic Women is pleased to welcome you\,  \n\n\n\nJanice Dinkins-Davidson\, President \n\n\n\nDownload Newsletter and Agenda pdf here.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/february-2023-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
CREATED:20230103T214316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T135323Z
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SUMMARY:RVDW January 2023 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board is pleased to announce that the January 27 meeting is via Zoom. The meeting begins at 12:00 noon and ends at 1:00pm. (Read January post-meeting update here.) \n\n\n\nAt this meeting\, we will install our new officers. Our speaker is special guest\, Attorney John Fishwick who will speak on the Campaign to Rename the Federal Building for Rueben Lawson. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation. If you have any questions\, please let us know. \n\n\n\nOn behalf of the Board\, we appreciate your involvement and support. \n\n\n\nSincerely\, \n\n\n\nHelen B. Dean\, President \n\n\n\nRoanoke Valley Democratic Women \n\n\n\nEmail RVDemocraticWomen@gmail.com to request ZOOM link.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/january-2023-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T193000
DTSTAMP:20260417T103503
CREATED:20220829T200001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T163438Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Sen. Louise Lucas
DESCRIPTION:Roanoke Country Club\, 3360 Old Country Club Drive\, NW \n\n\n\n(See event photos here.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Fundraising Event for Roanoke Valley Democratic Women \n\n\n\nSenator Louise Lucas has been a member of the Senate since 1992. She is outspoken on abortion rights\, LBGTQ rights\, and legislative action to prevent gun violence – issues important to us all\, especially now! \n\n\n\nPlease join us for her remarks\, a glass of wine (plus a cash wine bar)\, and hors ‘oeuvres. Reserved tickets will be available at the reception desk theevening of the event. \n\n\n\nClick here for more information\, including ticket prices. \n\n\n\nSen. Lucas Event Photos:
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/an-evening-with-sen-louise-lucas/
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