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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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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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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: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
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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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: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 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
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:RVDW February 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:“DEI: What It IS and What It ISN’T“ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur guest speaker Tanisha J. Nash will help us understand what Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) IS – its history\, its impact and its importance – and what it IS NOT. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Hidden Valley Country Club\, located at 2500 Romar Road\, in Salem\, Virginia. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting.  If ordering lunch\, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. \n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTanisha J. NashSupervisor of Student Support Services at Encircle \n\n\n\nTanisha Nash is currently employed as Supervisor of Student Support Services at Encircle where she oversees components of the behavioral support services provided in seven Minnick schools throughout Southwest Virgina. Prior to this position she served as the Assistant Principal at the Roanoke Minnick School for 8 years. Tanisha is an Adjunct Professor for Radford University where she has taught in the Social Work Department for 11 years. \n\n\n\nTanisha is a native of Roanoke\, VA where she currently resides. Tanisha is a 1996 graduate of Patrick Henry High School and a two-time graduate of Radford University by way of Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia Union University obtaining her bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work. Tanisha has worked in the mental health and education field for 26 years\, in several capacities. These include\, therapeutic day treatment\, mentoring\, counselors in both the public and private school setting\, supervisor of intensive in home\, outpatient\, and inpatient counseling as well as consulting work. \n\n\n\nTanisha is active in her community\, serving on various boards and committees in the Roanoke Valley. She is the immediate past President of the Roanoke Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. She currently serves as the chair of the Scholarship committee and Political Awareness and Social Action Committee. In addition\, Tanisha is a member of the Roanoke Chapter of The Girlfriends Inc\, The Roanoke Branch of the NAACP\, serving on the Executive Committee\, Member of the Board of Directors for the Goodwill\, Kirk Family YMCA Advisory Board member and a member of the Roanoke Valley Democratic Women\, serving as Chair of Membership. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her community involvement\, Tanisha is a lifelong member of Morning Star Baptist church. Tanisha is the proud mother of two adult children\, Phazhon and Sanii\, to whom she credits for giving her the motivation and ambition day to day to live the best life possible. In her free time\, Tanisha enjoys time with her children\, close family\, friends\, and her grand dog Pollo\, shopping\, DIY home projects\, travel and her new venture into event planning.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-february-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Hidden Valley Country Club\, 2500 Romar Road\, Salem\, VA\, 24153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Dems After Dark: Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:(Update: Read about the results of the supplies drive!) \n\n\n\nJoin us for our first Dems After Dark of 2025! We’ll enjoy social time\, Democratic energy\, probably talk a little strategy\, and make some good trouble. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease consider contributing to our supplies drive benefiting The Grove on Patterson opening this Spring.  \n\n\n\nBaby Supplies Needed: Newborn Diapers\, Wipes\, Gentle Baby Wash\, Swaddle BlanketsMother Supplies Needed: Chapstick\, Hand Cream\, Deodorant\, Shampoo\, Conditioner\, Body Wash\, Sturdy Water Bottles\, Feminine Hygiene Products (especially pads). \n\n\n\nAbout The Grove on Patterson:A partnership of Restoration Housing\, Carilion Clinic\, Anderson Treatment\, and the Twelve Foundation\, The Grove on Patterson will serve pregnant women grappling with substance use disorder\, addressing increased risks that can impact prenatal health and child development. The facility is due to open this Spring. \n\n\n\nAnd this from WSLS10 on April 3\, 2024: “Treatment home for mothers fighting substance abuse coming to Roanoke City: A coalition of groups are working together to bring back the services of Bethany Hall.” \n\n\n\nSponsored by 365 Equality AdvocateElizabeth Cranwell REALTOR
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/dems-after-dark-march-18/
LOCATION:Barrel Chest Wine & Beer\, 2601 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:RVDW March 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:TRIAD: Ensuring Seniors Are Informed & Safe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn turbulent times\, experts agree that strong community and caring for one another are our best protections against despair\, isolation\, and victimization. Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable to these challenges. \n\n\n\nRoanoke Valley Democratic Women welcomes Tameka Paige as our guest speaker this month. Tameka will introduce us to TRIAD\, its programs\, and the importance of the agency’s presence in our communities. TRIAD is a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies\, senior citizens\, and senior organizations with a goal of reducing the fear of crime and victimization among seniors. \n\n\n\nJoin us Friday\, March 28 at The Green Goat\, 802 Wiley Dr SW\, Roanoke\, VA 24015. 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\nTriad was established in 1988 when three national organizations agreed that the elderly could better be protected by cooperative efforts. The relationship was cemented when the organizations - the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)\, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)\, and the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) - signed a cooperative agreement.\n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Speaker: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTameka PaigePublic Information Officer and Community Relations SpecialistRoanoke City Sheriff Department \n\n\n\nTameka Paige is a native of Roanoke Virginia. She obtained her Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice from Virginia Western Community College\, a dual Bachelor of Science in Leadership & Management and Human Services from Bluefield College\, and earned her Master’s in Public Administration from Old Dominion University. In addition\, she has volunteered with a local organization committed to recognizing the accomplishments of others as well as servicing those in need within the community. She is also a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated\, GMAL. \n\n\n\nMrs. Paige is currently employed at the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office in Roanoke VA as the Public Information Officer and Community Relations Specialist. She is responsible for the imagery of the department\, providing the public with information\, and helping to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the community served. She oversees a team that includes community engagement personnel and volunteers.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-march-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:The Green Goat\, 802 Wiley Dr SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T190000
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SUMMARY:Lieutenant Governor Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:RW&B YouTube Live Link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent will livestream on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/@RedWineBlueUSA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDid you know there are 6 candidates running in the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor in Virginia? The depth and variety of experience demonstrated by these candidates means this primary election is a unique one. Red Wine and Blue Virginia and the Roanoke Valley Democratic Women are collaborating to host a forum to help voters make an informed decision before early voting begins. We have invited all 6 candidates and will update the list as more candidates confirm\, stay tuned! \n\n\n\nRegister now. Seats are LIMITED\, so reserve your spot early. Registrants may also submit questions for the candidates using the same form. Address details will be provided upon registration. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/lieutenant-governor-candidates-forum/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Why States Matter: Sister District & VA in 2025
DESCRIPTION:(Read meeting follow up post: “It Starts with States”) \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to welcome Nicole Zambrano\, Senior Organizing Manager with Sister District Project as our guest speaker. Nicole will explain the importance of their state-level work\, particularly as it pertains to the VA House of Delegates elections in 2025. “There are a lot of good opportunities here\, both for building infrastructure for the midterms\, and for sending a powerful message all the way up to the top of the ticket.”  \n\n\n\n Read more about Sister District ProjectSister District 2025-2026 Map & Electoral Strategy Sister District 2024 Impact Report Sister District Upcoming & Featured Events \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone at Bubba’s 33 at Valley View\, 4824 Valley View Ave NW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. While an RSVP is not required\, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a head count for our meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our speaker: Nicole Zambrano is a Senior Organizing Manager with Sister District Project\, where she co-leads the organization’s National Phonebank Program\, and works to elect crucial Democratic candidates to state legislatures in swing states across the country. \n\n\n\nA native of South Florida\, Nicole has a background in campaign politics\, where she cultivated a love for direct voter contact and field work. Prior to her work at Sister District\, she was a volunteer for Obama in 2008 and 2012\, a Fellow for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign\, and an Organizer during the 2020 Presidential Election and the 2021 GA Runoffs. In the spring of 2021\, she relocated to Virginia\, where she was a Regional Organizing Director for the 2021 VA Gubernatorial Election\, in support of Terry McAuliffe and candidates for the VA House of Delegates. She has lived in Northern VA ever since\, and currently resides in Prince William County with her partner\, who is also a Political Organizer\, and their several pets.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-april-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Bubba’s 33 at Valley View\, 4824 Valley View Ave NW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
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SUMMARY:RVDW May 2025 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:(Post-meeting update: Takeaways & Resources: May Meeting Recap) \n\n\n\n“Proposed Changes to Medicaid: What They Mean for SWVA“ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuest speaker Donna Littlepage explores the up-to-date likely impact of Republican-proposed changes to Medicaid\, particularly on Virginia’s Medicaid expansion program. She’ll help us understand the potential for a significant negative impact on the valley and Southwest Virginia\, potentially leading to the loss of health insurance for hundreds of thousands of residents\, especially low-income families and children. Initially the proposed cuts appear to disproportionately affect rural areas and jeopardize access to essential health services and our rural hospitals. The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives aims to get their version of the Reconciliation Bill to the floor by May 19. GOP leaders want to send it to the president by July 4. \n\n\n\nJoin us at Montano’s\, located at 3733 Franklin Road SW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. While an RSVP is not required\, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a headcount for our meeting. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonna Littlepage\, RetiredFormer VP of Finance\, Carillion ClinicFormer SVP\, Population HealthFounding CFO\, VTC School of MedicineFormer CPA \n\n\n\nDonna Littlepage earned her undergraduate degree in Accounting and her MBA from Virginia Tech. During her 35-year career at Carilion Clinic she served in various finance roles\, including as Vice President of Finance\, overseeing hospitals\, physician services\, retail services\, insurance companies\, and administrative operations and a decade as Senior Vice President for Population Health\, working to expand access to care and improve health outcomes across our region. She was the founding Chief Financial Officer of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine\, helping to shape the future of medical education in our state. Donna retired in October 2024.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-may-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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SUMMARY:Dems After Dark: We've Got Our Ticket
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Barrel Chest Wine & Beer for a post-Primary Dems After Dark and food drive benefitting Feeding Southwest Virginia. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Democratic candidates are selected. The ballots are set. We’re heading to Election Day November 2025. Keep an eye on RVDW’s Engage. Act. Vote. page for continuous updates and actions! \n\n\n\nWe’ll pass out yard signs and swag of local and state candidates. We hope everyone is ready to get to work to win up and down the ballot in November! \n\n\n\nBring a friend or three! Let’s celebrate winning teamwork with an evening of socializing and sharing. \n\n\n\nFood Drive\n\n\n\nFood insecurity\, exacerbated by cuts to assistance to the most vulnerable among us\, is a harsh reality in Southwest Virginia.  During this Dems After Dark event\, we are holding a food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia\, our Southwest Virginia food bank that “nourishes neighbors across 26 counties and nine cities in [our] region.” \n\n\n\nItems most needed include: Peanut Butter\, Canned Meats\, Canned Vegetables\, Canned Fruits\, Beans\, Rice\, Pasta\, Soup\, and 100% Juice. \n\n\n\nPer Feeding Southwest Virginia\, things to consider when deciding what to donate:Give with respect. Please only donate items that are unopened and in their original packaging. Do not donate expired\, damaged\, or partially used products. Consider the nutrient density of what you are donating. Opt for canned goods packed in water or items that are low sodium or low sugar. When available\, pop-top cans and other easy-open containers help make food more accessible. Avoid glass containers! \n\n\n\nSponsored by 365 Equality AdvocateElizabeth Cranwell REALTOR
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/dems-after-dark-post-primary-social/
LOCATION:Barrel Chest Wine & Beer\, 2601 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20250429T153011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T131553Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Wine & Cheese Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us August 6\, 2025 for RVDW’s Annual Wine & Cheese Fundraiser Event at the Bella Vista Room atop Roanoke’s Berglund Center for a 60th anniversary celebration of the Voting Rights Act. Our keynote speaker is Sen. Ghazala Hashmi\, Democratic Nominee for Lt. Governor of Virginia. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Photo Gallery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn the anniversary of theVoting Rights Act of 1965We Celebrate 60 YearsWe Fight for 60 More \n\n\n\nWednesday\, Aug 6\, 20255:30pm – 7:30pmThe Bella Vista Room at the Berglund Center710 Williamson Rd NERoanoke\, Virginia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSen. Ghazala HashmiKeynote SpeakerDemocratic Nomineefor Lt. Governor \n\n\n\n\n\n2025 EVENT SPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETSMember Ticket – $50Ticket PLUS Membership – $70Non-Member Ticket – $75Sponsorships starting at $100 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP NOW\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSOR INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 is our opportunity to honor one of the most transformative pieces of legislation in American history.\n\n\n\nThis landmark law\, born from the courage and sacrifice of civil rights activists\, outlawed discriminatory practices that had long suppressed the voices of Black Americans and other marginalized communities. Recognizing this anniversary not only pays tribute to the struggle for justice and equality but also reaffirms our collective commitment to protecting and strengthening the right to vote for all. At a time when voting rights continue to face challenges\, commemorating this milestone serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made and the work still needed to ensure a truly inclusive democracy. \n\n\n\nElecting Democrats in Virginia in 2025 is pivotal for safeguarding and advancing voting rights and civil liberties in the Commonwealth.  \n\n\n\n\nIt’s Democrats who introduced bills to prevent voter roll purges\, especially affecting military families\, and to strengthen election board responsibilities. \n\n\n\nIt’s Democrats who initiated a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the restoration of voting rights for individuals who have completed felony sentences. \n\n\n\nIt’s Democrats who initiated constitutional amendments to protect reproductive freedom\, abortion rights\, and marriage equality.\n\n\n\n\nThese initiatives face opposition from Republicans. Electing Democrats – as Governor\, Lt. Governor\, Attorney General\, and expanding the Democratic majority in the Virginia General Assembly – will ensure the passage and implementation of these critical protections\, reinforcing Virginia’s commitment to civil liberties and democratic participation. \n\n\n\nOur Mission: Electing Democrats!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETSMember Ticket – $50Ticket PLUS Membership – $70Non-Member Ticket – $75 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSOR NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES \n\n\n\nChampions – $2\,500Includes 8 event tickets PLUSRecognition on sponsor page and at Dems After Dark events through 2026. Listed\, with logo\, in event program\, on event website\, signage\, and social posts. \n\n\n\nHeroines & Heroes – $1\,000Includes 6 event tickets PLUSRecognition on sponsor page and at Dems After Dark events through 2025. Listed\, with logo\, in event program\, on event website\, signage\, and social media. \n\n\n\nAdvocates – $500Includes 4 event tickets PLUSListed\, with logo\, in event program\, on event website\, signage\, and social media. \n\n\n\nSupporters – $250Includes 2 event tickets PLUS.Listed\, with logo\, in event program\, on event website\, signage\, and social media. \n\n\n\nCitizens – $100Includes 1 event ticket PLUSListed in event program\, on event website\, signage\, and social media. \n\n\n\nAny sponsorship level will be anonymized upon request. \n\n\n\n\n JOIN THESE SPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t want to order ticket or sponsorship online? RSVP via email with subject line “2025 RSVP”. Please provide the number and type of tickets and or the amount of your sponsorship. Please include the full names of all attendees in your email. Mail payment to: RVDW\, PO Box 4183\, Roanoke\, VA 24015. \n\n\n\nContact Anna Goltz\, Ways and Means Chair with questions.RVDemocraticWomen+WaysandMeans@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVoting Rights Act of 1965:We Celebrate 60 Years We Fight for 60 More
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/2025-wine-cheese-event/
LOCATION:The Bella Vista Room\, 710 Williamson Road NE\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:RVDW August 2025 Meeting: Let’s Get Out the Vote!
DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(UPDATE: View presentation slides here: Why Campaigns Canvass | A Presentation“ \n\n\n\nAs the 2025 election season kicks into high gear\, now is the time to roll up our sleeves and make an impact. At this month’s meeting\, we’ll focus on how you can get involved in voter outreach to support our Democratic candidates—up and down the ballot. \n\n\n\nSpotlight: The Power of CanvassingDoor-to-door canvassing is still the gold standard of voter outreach. Unlike phone banking or postcards\, face-to-face conversations are the most effective way to engage voters\, build trust\, and ensure they have the information—and motivation—they need to vote. \n\n\n\nHere’s what we’ll cover: \n\n\n\n\nWhat canvassing looks like in 2025\n\n\n\nTips for effective\, safe\, and FUN canvassing\n\n\n\nHow to find and sign up for upcoming volunteer opportunities\n\n\n\nThe different roles in canvassing—there’s a place for everyone!\n\n\n\nBeyond canvassing\n\n\n\n\nWith early voting in Virginia starting Friday\, September 19\, now is the time to take action and help drive voter turnout. \n\n\n\nWe’ve also invited all of our Democratic candidates and their campaign representatives to join us\, bring yard signs\, and connect with volunteers. \n\n\n\nPLUS: We’ll announce and present our 2025 campaign contributions. \n\n\n\nLet’s get organized\, energized\, and ready to win this November. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone at Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW. Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. While an RSVP is not required\, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a head count for our meeting.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-august-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
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SUMMARY:RVDW September 2025 Meeting: Relational Organizing
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Find presentation slide decks here: Slide Decks & Support: Relational Organizing \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, September 26 at The Green Goat\, 802 Wiley Dr SW\, for a dive into ways to engage with and grow the number of voters in our November election! Our guest speakers will introduce tools and techniques designed to help all of us build personal networks and social connections to get out the vote so that we can all have an impact on this election. \n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Speakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah GoodmanSWVA Red Wine & Blue Organizer“Relational Organizing: Canvassing from the Comfort of Your Couch!“ \n\n\n\nSarah Goodman is a passionate advocate for democracy\, public education\, and reproductive freedom. A former public-school teacher who served as the vice president and PAC Chair of the teacher’s union\, she has dedicated her life to fighting against the erosion of public education by right-wing extremists. An avid reader and writer\, she believes in the transformative power of education and the written word. A mother of two sons\, her commitment to creating a just and equitable society is driven by the desire to leave a legacy of progress for the next generation. Sarah works for Red Wine & Blue\, a grassroots group focused on getting out the vote to fight extremism using relational organizing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRichard GoodingRoanoke Social Circle“GOTV Neighbor to Neighbor“ \n\n\n\nRichard Gooding is a political activist and organizer. Before forming Roanoke Social Circle\, he was an organizer with AZ Blue 2020. Richard is a former Michigan State University College of Business professor\, a strategic planning consultant\, and leadership coach. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone at The Green Goat\, 802 Wiley Drive SW.  Our program begins at 12:00 noon followed by a brief business meeting. If ordering lunch\, please arrive between 11:15 and 11:45 to place your order. While an RSVP is not required\, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a head count for our meeting. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-september-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:The Green Goat\, 802 Wiley Dr SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24015\, United States
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SUMMARY:RVDW October 2025 Meeting: Author Timothy Heaphy
DESCRIPTION:RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re pleased to welcome author and attorney Timothy Heaphy as our guest speaker at our RVDW October 2025 meeting.  Our meeting falls just 10 days before Virginia’s November 4th general election. Heaphy’s insights and his discussion of his 2024 Harbingers: What January 6 and Charlottesville Reveal About Rising Threats to American Democracy will certainly inform our understanding of the current state of American democracy. (Pre-order links below.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our SpeakerTimothy HeaphyChief Investigative Counsel of the House of Representatives Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. He also oversaw the independent investigation into the August 12\, 2017 riot in Charlottesville\, Virginia. He is currently partner at Willkie\, Farr & Gallagher LLP and previously served as the Obama-appointed US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. He lives in Charlottesville\, Virginia with his family. (Source: Penguin Random House) \n\n\n\nHeaphy offers sought-after expertise on the intersection of our legal system with democracy\, business\, and society. (Source: Speaker: Tim Heaphy | Leading Authorities Speakers) \n\n\n\nPRE-ORDER YOUR COPY.  \n\n\n\nThank you to Rainy Day Reads\, local Roanoke bookseller and an RVDW 2025 sponsor\, for coordinating these orders for us. \n\n\n\n\nPick Up at Meeting\n\n\n\nShip to Home \n\n\n\nAudio Book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom the publisher: As the lead investigator into both the 2017 racist riot in Charlottesville and the January 6 insurrection\, Tim Heaphy has a unique perspective on the cynicism and anger that also fueled Trump’s return to the Presidency. All 3 events\, both the violent protests and the peaceful and lawful decisions made at the ballot box in November of 2024\, reflect an increasing lack of trust in institutions among a growing number of Americans.In his page-turning book\, Heaphy shares what he saw and came to understand about what those events say about the state of American democracy. He examines how and why they took place with the hope that understanding the contexts of these events will be a crucial and helpful step toward avoiding similar episodes of political violence in the years ahead.Readers will travel alongside Heaphy as he organized his team and structured the massive investigations they were about to undertake\, as he interacts with politicians and members of law enforcement\, interviews planners\, perpetrators\, and bystanders\, gathers and sorts evidence\, and compels and records testimony in order to create a record for today as well as future generations. (Source: Penguin Random House) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone at Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW. We will begin our meeting promptly at 12:00 noon\, conducting a very brief business meeting first followed by Heaphy’s presentation. We hope this will allow Heaphy ample time for his remarks and for Q&A. \n\n\n\nWhile an RSVP for this meeting is not required\, we appreciate you taking time to help us get a headcount for our meeting.   \n\n\n\nPlease\, if you are ordering lunch\, arrive between 11:15 and 11:45. NO LUNCH ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN AFTER 11:45. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-october-2025-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dems After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of reflection and connection. And\, yes\, fun. The hard work of Election Year 2025 is behind us. Midterms 2026 are barreling toward us! Let’s take time to gather\, celebrate and share at Dems After Dark on November 11 from 5pm til 6:45pm at Barrel Chest Wine & Beer! \n\n\n\nWe’ll also be hosting a food drive benefiting Feeding Southwest Virginia to help fight food insecurity in our community exacerbated by cuts to programs\, cuts to benefits\, and rising costs.  \n\n\n\nLet’s end the year strong and give back – together! \n\n\n\nFood Drive\n\n\n\nItems most needed include: Peanut Butter\, Canned Meats\, Canned Vegetables\, Canned Fruits\, Beans\, Rice\, Pasta\, Soup\, and 100% Juice. \n\n\n\nPer Feeding Southwest Virginia\, things to consider when deciding what to donate:Give with respect. Please only donate items that are unopened and in their original packaging. Do not donate expired\, damaged\, or partially used products. Consider the nutrient density of what you are donating. Opt for canned goods packed in water or items that are low sodium or low sugar. When available\, pop-top cans and other easy-open containers help make food more accessible. Avoid glass containers!
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/dems-after-dark-nov-11-2025/
LOCATION:Barrel Chest Wine & Beer\, 2601 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
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SUMMARY:RVDW January 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’re full steam ahead for 2026!  \n\n\n\nJoin us at noon on Friday\, January 23 in the conference room at Melrose Plaza\, 2502 Melrose Ave NW. We have arranged for attendees to order a box lunch if they choose. 1Feel free to bring your own lunch or to not eat lunch.  \n\n\n\n\nBox Lunch Order Form\n\n\n\nMeeting RSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe focus of January’s meeting will be RVDW in 2026! The Board of Officers will present plans for the upcoming year. Committee Chairs will explain their function and goals. Whether you’re passionate about messaging\, organizing\, advocacy\, or just connecting with members old and new\, there’s a place for you on these standing committees to make an impact with RVDW!  We invite you to bring your voice\, ideas\, and energy to one of these standing committees: \n\n\n\n\nMEMBERSHIP Explores opportunities to deepen our collaboration with our regional\, like-minded organizations. Welcomes new members and helps grow our vibrant\, inclusive community. \n\n\n\nPROGRAMSPlans the content of our meetings and social events and executes those details for smooth experiences for everyone. \n\n\n\nCOMMUNICATIONSShares our story\, promotes regular and special events\, and amplifies calls to action through our website\, blog\, email\, social media\, and more. \n\n\n\nPOLITICAL AFFAIRSEngages with campaigns\, digs into legislative issues\, and supports grassroots organizing. \n\n\n\nWAYS & MEANSFundraises to support our work financially. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation by our Board of Officers\, we hope you’ll find a place to plug in! Together\, we make a difference. Thank you for being part of the movement.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-january-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Melrose Plaza\, 2502 Melrose Ave NW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20251007T231546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T203930Z
UID:4920-1771956000-1771959600@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:RVDW February 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about Virginia’s upcoming referendum for temporary congressional redistricting. \n\n\n\nPresentation slides linked here.  \n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Meeting Link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86834693563Meeting ID: 868 3469 35636:00pm  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our SpeakerPenny Edwards Blue\, Regional Organizing LeadVirginians for Fair ElectionsPenny Edwards Blue is currently the Southwest Regional Organizing Lead for Virginians for Fair Elections and the NAACP Virginia State Conference Executive Committee WIN Chair. She is an author; “A TIME TO PROTEST\, Leadership Lessons from My Father Who Survived the Segregated South for 99 Years” and owner of Penny Wise Gateway where she provides leadership and project management training.  Penny served on the Franklin County School Board for two terms (8 years). She obtained a BA degree from Hampton University\, an MBA from Duke University and retired from IBM as a Delivery Project Executive. Penny is a lifelong learner and a lifelong Civil Rights advocate.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-february-2026-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20251007T231835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T021921Z
UID:4922-1774612800-1774616400@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:RVDW March 2026 Meeting: Building Trust in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:And how partners in cities and suburbs can help! \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs headquarters\, 3640 Colonial Ave. in SW Roanoke on Friday\, March 27 at noon.  There will not be food service for this meeting. We invite you to bring your lunch and enjoy it during the meeting if you like.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Our Guest Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLynlee ThornePolitical DirectorRuralGroundGame \n\n\n\nLynlee Thorne lives in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley on a small farm with her 2 young children and a menagerie of livestock. She has served as Chair of her local Democratic committee and as campaign staff for multiple local and statewide campaigns over that last 5 years\, including multiple statewide coordinated campaigns and local races. Both farming and being a rural Democrat require a long-term commitment to hard work\, perseverance\, and cultivation of resilient communities\, which Lynlee brings to her work with Rural GroundGame.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-march-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs\, 3640 Colonial Ave\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20260313T132650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T132652Z
UID:5102-1775581200-1775588400@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:Dems After Dark
DESCRIPTION:More details to come!
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/dems-after-dark-spring-2026/
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20251007T232018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T133806Z
UID:4924-1777032000-1777035600@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:RVDW April 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Details soon.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-april-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Williamson Road Public Library\, 3837 Williamson Rd\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20251008T005929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T213305Z
UID:4926-1779192000-1779195600@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:RVDW May 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-may-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20260309T131345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T133656Z
UID:5084-1787918400-1787922000@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:RVDW August 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Further details TBD.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-august-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Melrose Plaza\, 2502 Melrose Ave NW\, Roanoke\, Virginia\, 24017\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20260309T133054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T133056Z
UID:5086-1790294400-1790380799@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:RVDW September 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date subject to change. Further details TBD.
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-september-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Location TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T014400
CREATED:20260312T213752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T213754Z
UID:5094-1792756800-1792760400@roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com
SUMMARY:RVDW October 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://roanokevalleydemocraticwomen.com/meeting-event/rvdw-october-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Montano’s\, 3733 Franklin Rd SW\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24014\, United States
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