Neighborhood Walk in Lake Forest
2018-03-17 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Canyon Democrats join with our friends from the Courage Campaign and WAVE to visit voters in Lake Forest neighborhoods. Find out what issues concern Democrats and No-Party-Preference voters. Pass out information about our endorsed candidates. Team up with folks who are coming to our community to help us canvass.
All you need is your walking shoes, perhaps a hat if it is sunny, and a few hours to help inform our voters about the importance of the June 5th Election. Everything else you need will be provided when we meet up. If you talk to your neighbors you already know how to do this!! Water and snacks will be provided.
COME JOIN THE WAVE TO TURN OC BLUE! AND SEND A MESSAGE TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
RSVP for the walk on our Volunteer Page

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-03-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come join us for our March General Meeting
We will have two guest speakers:
THERESA SMITH – featured in our recent Community Spotlight and founder of LEAN – The Law Enforcement Accountability Network
DUKE NGUYEN – Candidate for OC Sheriff – Visit his website to find out more
We’ll also be doing our last minute planning to participate in the March for our Lives OC on March 24th and our March March on March 31st.

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is doing a special donation to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to the November meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Candidate Forum - Non-Partisan OC Seats
2018-03-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Lake Forest 2 – Surf and Sail Club, 24752 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA, 92630, United States
Event organizers have confirmed the following candidates will be in attendance:
Mary Navarro, Candidate for OC Board of Education
Mike Dalati, Candidate for OC Board of Education
Duke Nguyen, Candidate for OC Sheriff
Brett Murdock, Candidate for OC District Attorney
Lenore Albert-Sheridan, Candidate for OC District Attorney
Nate Epstein, Candidate for OC Assessor

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

March for our Lives OC
2018-03-24 14:00 - 17:00 | CA
We’ve got the latest on the March for our Lives OC! The march will circle around Centennial Park and feature many local students as speakers. If you read the recent article in the Register about the National School Walkout then you know our local students are ready to lead on the issue of gun violence–and the Canyon Dems are working hard to make their voices heard!
The March for our Lives is at Centennial Regional Park, 3000 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, California 92704 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on March 24th. The march route will follow the circular, 1.25 mile road the runs along the outside of the park. If someone can’t walk the whole route, there are easy shortcuts back to the main stage area. The event is being held later in the afternoon so participants at the Great American Write-In can also make it! You can visit the main website to register for the March, find out more about the national march and donate to help with the costs of organizing the March. Visit marchforourlivesoc.com for updates.
LATEST NEWS ON PARKING:
VOLUNTEERS/EARLY ARRIVALS: If you’re comfortable walking 1/2+ miles, there is on street parking in the industrial complex south of the park. From Fairview, enter on Harvard. Walk north on Fairview to Centennial Road/Godinez High School entrance to park. Please observe the posted no stopping areas.
PARKING LOTS IN THE PARK:

Use main entrance on Edinger at S. Mohawk Drive. Lots on either side of entrance are available, and a short walk to rally area.
For disabled access, use main entrance and turn right on Centennial Road. Follow the road around the lake to lot near stage
If the lots at north end of park by main entrance are full, follow directions to disabled access parking. There is a parking garage adjacent to that lot.

*** BE GOOD NEIGHBORS! PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS EAST OF THE PARK ON FAIRVIEW AND NORTH OF THE PARK ON EDINGER **

Want to get involved?

Carry our club banner! Interested in walking with Canyon Dems banner at the March for our Lives OC? Let us know by emailing info@canyondems.org!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

March March - Neighborhood leafleting and tailgate lunch
2018-03-31 09:30 - 12:00 | CA
Join us for a morning walk starting at 9:30 AM in Rancho Santa Margarita to drop Canyon Dems literature on the doorsteps of fellow Democrats. Our goal is to get as many folks as possible, in a short period of time, notified that,” we’re here, we’re making a difference, join us!” We’ll cover as many households as we can in 1 1/2 hours (or whatever you can do) and meet back at the park for a fun lunch.
Sign up now over on our volunteer page.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Dave Min: Town Hall for Our Lives
2018-04-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Dave Min HQ?, 18271 W McDurmott Suite H, Irvine, CA, 92614, United States
Join Dave Min, the CA Dem-endorsed candidate for CD 45, for a town hall and conversation on gun violence.
“Rep. Mimi Walters refuses to answer even the most simple questions from constituents about gun violence and the contributions she has taken from the NRA.
To send a message to Rep. Walters, Paul Ryan, and the rest of Donald Trump’s friends in Congress, I’ve been holding town halls since I became a candidate. It’s this kind of accessible and transparent representation that elected leaders should practice, and I’m showing you the kind of representative I intend to be.”
RSVP NOW

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

SYD Presents: A Discussion on Gun Violence
2018-04-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Saddleback College, 28000 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
Join CA-Dem endorsed candidates for Assembly Scott Rhinehart and Marggie Castellano at this local discussion on gun violence, hosted by the Saddleback Young Democrats.
“Join Saddleback Young Democrats in hearing local candidates and experts discuss the issue of gun violence in America and possible reforms. Part of the evening will be a discussion of the options adults/parents can use from programs by MOMs, Brady and Sandy Hook Promise! Speakers include Saddleback Young Democrats endorsed candidates like congressional candidate and former Marine Colonel Doug Applegate of the 49th, FBi consultant and candidate of the 48th Omar Saddiqui. Including candidates running for state office such as Marggie Castellano for State Senate, District 36 and others!”

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Rally for Science: Fullerton
2018-04-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Fullerton City Hall, 303 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullertson, CA, 92832, United States
Participate in the March for Science this year at the closest satellite march in Fullerton. According to the event organizers:
“This is a family-friendly event to support evidence-based science. This is a follow-up to our successful Fullerton March for Science last year, which drew nearly 2,000 participants. It also is a satellite event to the world-wide March for Science taking place on April 14, 2018.
The event will include a rally, a series of short speeches, and a sidewalk march around the super-block where Fullerton City Hall and the Fullerton Library are located. Bring your voices, signs, posters, and banners.
Confirmed speakers include Kathleen Treseder, UCI Regents Professor of Biology, chemist and former Congressional candidate Phil Janowicz, Fullerton Council-member Jesus Silva, State Senator Josh Newman, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, former State Senator Joe Dunn, among others. Willie Holmes will be our Master of Ceremonies, and his sister will lead us in the national anthem.
The event is fully permitted and insured.
(Note that the Faces of Fullerton event will be running from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Plaza on Wilshire on the same day as our event, so we are keeping our activities at or near City Hall so as not to interfere. Also Rally participants are encouraged to check out Faces of Fullerton after our event ends.)”

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come join us for our April General Meeting
Our guest speaker for our April Meeting is Nate Epstein, Candidate for OC Assessor.

“I am running for Orange County Assessor because the residents of Orange County deserve a fair and transparent Assessor’s Office. The role of the Assessor is to determine the value of all taxable property in the county for tax purposes.
During my time in law school and now as an estate planning and trust litigation attorney, for nearly the past seven years, almost every document I worked on was impacted in some way or another by the Assessor’s office. Given my hands on experience with the Assessor’s office through transferring over 500 properties, such an important position within our county government should be fair, transparent, and easily accessible to the citizens it serves. As such, I will bring a new generation of leadership and vision to the office.
My goal as your Assessor is to ensure the hard-working residents of Orange County are not being taken advantage of by the current system. It is for this reason, I have decided to run to bring a fresh perspective to the office that our residents so desperately need. I will be a fierce voice for the taxpayers of Orange County and work vigorously towards saving tax payers money and will help refund over-assessments.”

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is doing a special donation to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to the November meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

SOC4CHANGE Rally
2018-04-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Bill Barber Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA, 92606, United States
Come join local students as they organize to make their voices heard on gun sense legislation!
According to their website: “We, the students of Orange County, have made a commitment to be the generation to finally say #neveragain. We are calling for Congress to institute universal, comprehensive background checks, increase budget allocation for school safety, fund the Center for Disease Control’s research into gun violence, and implement a ban on the sale of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in order to address the issue of gun violence in this America.”
In order to get their message out to the community and local legislators, they are holding SOC4CHANGE Rally! Grab your signs, your voice and friends and let’s join them!
WHO: Students, parents, teachers… anyone willing to make a change!
WHAT: A rally to demand Congress to enact legislation to address the issue of gun violence in America
WHEN: April 20th @ 11:00 am, marking the 19 year anniversary of the Columbine shooting
WHERE: 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Earth Day/Arbor Day Celebration - Cordova Park, Mission Viejo
2018-04-21 08:00 - 12:00 | Cordova Park, 26931 El Retiro, Mission Viejo, 92692, United States
Please join us on April 21st for Earth Day 2018 as we roll up our sleeves and work hard to make our community greener. We’ll be pitching in at the City of Mission Viejo’s event at Cordova Park to plant new landscaping and help beautify our community. The city will also be serving up free hot dogs and ice cream! So grab your shovel and your green thumb and spend the day with us as we celebrate this beautiful and crazy, spinning mass we all call home.
When: Saturday, April 21st
Where: Cordova Park, 26931 El Retiro, Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Details: You’ll need print and bring a volunteer form with you. Get the form here. Volunteers should wear hats, gloves, boots, and sunscreen and bring a shovel for planting. We’re planning to wear our Canyon Dems t-shirts, too! To visit the Mission Viejo event page, click here.
RSVP to let us know you plan on coming!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-05-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Join us for our May meeting to discuss what’s on your June 5th Primary ballot.
We’ll be joined by Vickie Chenevey from the League of Women Voters who will speak on statewide ballot initiatives. We’re also busy helping to turn out the blue wave. Come find out about our local efforts to connect with voters and get involved!
Hold on to our toiletries and donations to the homeless until our June meeting! Our club contact, Barbara Scheinman, won’t make it to the May meeting, but she’ll be back in June for double the love.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Statewide Direct Primary Election
2018-06-05 07:00 - 20:00 | CA
Primary elections will be held statewide on June 5th, 2018. To find out more about registration deadlines and election information, please visit the California Secretary of State’s website. Have questions about voting or how to find your polling place? Visit our Voting FAQ for all the answers for local voters!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Summer Kick-Off Happy Hour
2018-06-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
You are invited to join fellow Orange County democrats for a fund-raiser to support the 2018 democratic candidates in districts 45 and 49. This is your first chance to meet and hear from the general election candidates for 2018. This is a can’t miss event to kick-off our general election efforts. Let’s work together to turn Orange County blue!
To register for this event, please click here to go to Act Blue.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come join us for our June General Meeting
We’ll be planning for General Election in November and our guest speaker will be Craig Hover, engineer and author, who will be joining us to discuss Climate Change.

For our next two meetings, on top of collecting supplies for the local homeless in Orange County, we’ll be collecting school supplies to help out low-income elementary, middle school and high school kids right here in our neighborhoods.
We are jumping on board with Families Forward and joining their initiative to make sure local kids have every opportunity to succeed when school starts back up in the Fall.
So take a few minutes out of the campaign spin cycle and do something good. Along with obvious items like backpacks, pencils, rulers and the link, there are some items, like clothing, that are also needed.
See the full list of needs here
We’ll be collecting donated supplies at our June and July meetings for this great cause or follow the instructions on the list if you want to donate directly!

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is doing a special donation to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to the November meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come join us for our July General Meeting

July’s guest speaker will be Omri Marian, Tax Law Professor at UCI who will join us to discuss the impact of the recent tax law.

For our next two meetings, on top of collecting supplies for the local homeless in Orange County, we’ll be collecting school supplies to help out low-income elementary, middle school and high school kids right here in our neighborhoods.
We are jumping on board with Families Forward and joining their initiative to make sure local kids have every opportunity to succeed when school starts back up in the Fall.
So take a few minutes out of the campaign spin cycle and do something good. Along with obvious items like backpacks, pencils, rulers and the link, there are some items, like clothing, that are also needed.
See the full list of needs here
We’ll be collecting donated supplies at our June and July meetings for this great cause or follow the instructions on the list if you want to donate directly!

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is doing a special donation to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to the November meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting - Back to School Night!
2018-08-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Join us to listen and learn from local educators, college activists and young candidates for city councils.

Barbara Schulman, Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board candidate
Dan Walsh, Saddleback Valley Unified School District Board candidate

UCI
Nicole Dunger: President of College Democrats of UCI
Jeanie Le: Financial Chair, College Democrats of UCI

O.C. Young Democrats
Danielle Serbin: Chairperson of O.C. Young Democrats

O.C. Students for City Council
Jackson Hinkle: San Clemente city council
Manuel Chavez (Manny): Costa Mesa city council
Mahmoud El-Farra: Mission Viejo city council

50-50 Raffle at August Meeting
At our August meeting, we will hold a 50-50 raffle. Tickets are $1 each. Bring cash for tickets, and your chance to share in the winnings.

This will be the final month we’ll be collecting school supplies to help out low-income elementary, middle school and high school kids right here in our neighborhoods.
We are jumping on board with Families Forward and joining their initiative to make sure local kids have every opportunity to succeed when school starts back up in the Fall.
So take a few minutes out of the campaign spin cycle and do something good. Along with obvious items like backpacks, pencils, rulers and the link, there are some items, like clothing, that are also needed.
See the full list of needs here
We’ll be collecting donated supplies at our June and July meetings for this great cause or follow the instructions on the list if you want to donate directly!

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is doing a special donation to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to the November meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-09-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
ELECTION UPDATE 2018!
Join us and learn about critical issues related to the November election:
Election Security
Voter Fraud
Current Election Issues
Voting Trends
Guest speaker:
Justin Berardino,
Operations Manager, Orange County Registrar of Voters
Justin has worked at the Registrar of Voters for 16 years. As an Operations Manager, he is involved in IT, Elections Services, and Candidate and Voter Services.

Annual Holiday Brunch Donations
We will have a sign up table for contributions for our silent auction and wine wall for the December brunch. Donations of a bottle of wine with at least a $20 value at a wine store would be appreciated! Other items might be baseball tickets, hockey tickets, play tickets, a restaurant gift card or contents for a Moscow Mule drink for our Mueller basket. Does anyone have a map of Russia?

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is collecting donations to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to this month’s meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Youth Election Party! by People Power
2018-10-10 18:00 - 20:30 | Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery, 31791 Del Obispo Street, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675, United States
Get Tips & Tools for Voting Smart this November! Let’s do this!
Bring: Your Sample Ballot, Handheld device (charger if necessary), analytical mind and your sense of patriotism. #PowerToThePolls
Goal: Learn which issues and candidates are relevant to you. Participate in group discussions, get information on the voting process and learn how to research candidates & propositions before you vote.
”It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” — Winston Churchill, on the floor of Parliament in November 1947.
Complimentary food & beverages provided to the first 40 RSVPs aged 18-25. All political preferences respected.
RSVP NOW

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2018-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Our program features
Senator Joe Dunn presenting
“Surviving the age of Trump:
Yes, there is hope!”
This will be a special joint meeting with the South O.C. Democratic Club.

Senator Dunn was the first Democrat to be elected to California’s 34th State Senate District, when he unseated incumbent Republican Rob Hurtt in 1998 by a 51% to 49% margin. He served in the State Senate from 1998 to 2006. As senator, he led the state’s investigation into Enron’s involvement in the 2000–2001 energy crisis.

Senator Dunn is currently the Assistant Dean for External Relations as well as a Lecturer at the UCI School of Law. He serves as the primary point person for the launch of the UCI Cybersecurity Policy and Research Institute, the Civil Justice Research Institute, and the UCI Institute on Policing in Society.

Annual Holiday Brunch Donations
We will have a sign up table for contributions for our silent auction and wine wall for the December brunch. Donations of a bottle of wine with at least a $20 value at a wine store would be appreciated! Other items might be baseball tickets, hockey tickets, play tickets, a restaurant gift card or contents for a Moscow Mule drink for our Mueller basket. Does anyone have a map of Russia?

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is collecting donations to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to this month’s meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Get-Out-The-Vote Letter-Writing Party by SOCDC and VoteForward
2018-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | 24392 Timothy Drive, Dana Point, 24392 Timothy Drive, Dana Point, 92629, United States
Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Election Day 2018
2018-11-06 | CA

General Meeting
2018-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Program For November 20, 2018
UCI Immigrant Rights Clinic
Presenter: Caitlin Bellis
The UCI Immigrant Rights Clinic provides representation to immigrants on matters ranging from detention and deportation defense to workplace exploitation and protection of civil and constitutional rights. The clinic also provides legal support to grassroots organizations working on critical issues affecting low-income immigrants.
Presenter, Caitlin Bellis, is an attorney licensed to practice in California. Prior to joining UCI Law, she worked at the Public Counsel Immigrant Rights Project in Los Angeles.
Come join us as we look back over the last two years and start our game plan for 2020. This will be our last General Meeting of the year as we take the month of December off to host our annual O’Neill Holiday Brunch.

Annual Holiday Brunch Donations
We will have a sign up table for contributions for our silent auction and wine wall for the December brunch. Donations of a bottle of wine with at least a $20 value at a wine store would be appreciated! Other items might be baseball tickets, hockey tickets, play tickets, a restaurant gift card or contents for a Moscow Mule drink for our Mueller basket. Does anyone have a map of Russia?

With so many new members this year, we are also continuing our new Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is collecting donations to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to this month’s meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

2018 Annual Holiday Brunch
2018-12-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, 26772 Avery Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
The annual Holiday Brunch brought to you by the Canyon Democrats and our friends at the South Orange County Democratic Club is in the works. The date and venue are set, and speakers will be announced soon. You will not want to miss this annual event!
2018 Annual Holiday Brunch
Guest Speaker: Representative-Elect Mike Levin – 49th Congressional District
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club
*** In appreciation and consideration of how hard everyone is working for the mid-terms, we’ve extended the “early bird” pricing until after the election. ***
*** Ticket price will increase to $60 per person on Monday, November 12th. ***
This event always sells out, so get your tickets early to secure your spot!

Click on this link to purchase – 2018 Holiday Brunch Tickets

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Women's March Sign-Making Party
2019-01-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Join us for our epic Sign-Making Party a week before the Women’s March. Get your creativity flowing and get inspired as we get together to make signs for the 3rd Annual Women’s March. This years theme is Celebrating Women: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The Women’s March organizers are encouraging everyone to stay positive on their messaging and we think it will be easy since we are sending a RECORD number of women to Congress this year. Many of the women who won elected office both locally and nationally credited their decision with attending the Women’s Marches in 2017 and 2018. Let’s make some signs to thank them and inspire a whole new group of amazing women to run for School Board to President!
So bring poster boards, markers and materials to decorate your sign and let’s make some amazing messages!
Saturday, January 12th
Murray Center – Jacaranda room
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Space is limited, so make sure you click that RSVP button at the top of the page and let us know you’re coming!
This year’s inspiration gallery comes from the kids!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2019-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Program for January 15, 2019
Eyewitness: Ukraine
Presenter: Michael Getto
Topics: A brief history of U.S.-Ukraine relations in the post-Soviet era, Russian aggression against Crimea and Eastern Ukraine and the challenges Ukraine faces as it reinforces relationships with the United States and other countries.
Presenter: Michael Getto is an electoral and public policy consultant who administered democracy and governance and economic reform programming in Ukraine and nine other former Soviet republics, including Russia, for 16 years. Michael also worked in governance reform and election monitoring in the Balkan countries of Serbia, Slovenia and Romania. He is now based in Aliso Viejo where is an active member of the Aliso Niguel and South Orange County Democratic Clubs.

Board elections will also take place at the January meeting.

The following slate of officers for 2019 is presented by the Nominating Committee:
Chair – Louise Adler
Vice Chair – Fay McIntosh
Treasurer – Ken Johnson
Secretary – Andrea Alexander
Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the meeting. Members will then vote by ballot and the results will be announced at the meeting. If there are no candidate nominations at the meeting, then the slate of officers presented by the Nominating Committee will be accepted.

We are also continuing our Welcome Corner! Between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM, new attendees will be greeted and encouraged to meet some of our already active members, find out more about the club and share your concerns and ideas. We need everyone if we’re going to flip South Orange County blue. So please stop by and say hi!

DON’T FORGET! Political Outreach is collecting donations to help the homeless right here in Orange County. Bring any extra unused travel or hotel toiletries to this month’s meeting to help contribute. This includes disposable razors and toothbrushes!
CLICK HERE to find out more about how you can help combat homelessness in our community.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

3rd Annual Women's March
2019-01-19 | Downtown Santa Ana, Civic Center & N Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA
Join Canyon Democrats, thousands of like-minded citizens in Orange County, and participants nationwide, for the 3rd Annual Women’s March on January 19, 2019.
We made our voices heard in the Midterms and now it’s time to get even louder to make sure the folks in Washington know we’re not done! This year’s March theme is Celebrating Women: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.
The cost for the bus is $20 per person. Seating is limited and will be on first come, first served basis.
Get your bus tickets now!
Our bus will depart from the Murray Center at 24932 Veterans Way in Mission Viejo at 8:00am sharp, and will leave the Women’s March in Santa Ana at 1:30 pm. Approximate arrival back at Murray Center is 2:30 pm. A restroom will be located on the bus!
We will be having an informal meeting in the Murray Center lounge on January 7th at 4:00 PM to discuss possible songs and other ways the participants from the Canyon Dems can show our spirit as a part of this year’s theme.
Join us for our Sign-Making Party a week before the March on January 12th, too! Find out more and RSVP! (Space is limited!)
To stay updated, volunteer, or RSVP for the Orange County March, please visit the OC Women’s March website. You can also follow their Facebook page for updates.
We hope to see you there!

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

Point-in-Time Count Volunteer Opportunity
2019-01-23 - 2019-01-24 | CA
Our new Community Outreach committee is diving in to help the homeless in Orange County. You can join us by volunteering along with us at the 2019 Point-in-Time Count. The Orange County United Way is looking for volunteers to help with the 2-day count that will determine levels of services and funding needed from local, state, and federal agencies.

Find out how you can get involved by visiting the United to End Homelessness sign-up page here. Monetary donations are also needed!

You can find out more about the Orange County Point-in-Time Count at the official Count of Orange website.

Point-in-Time Count Info

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

THE BIG WALK for Loretta Sanchez
2019-02-02 10:00 - 13:00 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Union Hall, 1916 W. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA, 92866, United States
Join us as we lace up our shoes and knock on doors for Loretta Sanchez for OC Supervisor. There’s a special election on March 12th and we need to get out the word about Loretta! Let’s go!

VOLUNTEER ON LORETTA’S WEBSITE NOW

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!

General Meeting
2019-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Our February meeting will begin early and be abbreviated, so that we can attend the Katie Porter Town Hall at 7:00pm at the Norman Murray Community Center!
There will be no speaker at our meeting this month. Instead, we will take care of important business in a shortened meeting – hear committee reports, vote on approval of the 2019 revision of our Constitution, discuss plans for locating and supporting candidates for local offices (there are 30 seats up for grabs in our area!), and strategize to help Loretta Sanchez get elected to the Board of Supervisors in the special election on March 12th!
We will end promptly at 7:00pm, so that we can attend the Katie Porter Town Hall directly following our meeting at the Norman Murray Community Center. We don’t want you to miss this special event!
Everybody planning to attend our meeting please RSVP using the RSVP HERE button above. Separately, everyone planning to also attend the Katie Porter Town Hall must RSVP to the Town Hall as well. We can ensure that seats are reserved for Canyon Dems who are attending the town hall after our meeting, but you must RSVP to save a seat!
RSVP TO THE KATIE PORTER TOWN HALL HERE

OUTREACH FOR THE HOMELESS
The newly formed Outreach Committee is focusing on the homeless. We hope to practice our Democratic values and beliefs in a constructive way to help make life easier for people living in shelters and on the streets. Please bring warm socks, knit hats, and large, plastic garbage bags to the next general meeting for a donation to combat the cold and the wet weather we are experiencing. There will be a sign posted and a designated box for donations. Other toiletries are also always welcome.

Courageous Citizenship
Jeremy Cohen, PhD

Dr. Mike Moodian & Dr. Fred Smoller
Dr. Mike Moodian has served as a faculty member at Chapman University since 2007 and teached for the leadership studies program.
Dr. Fred Smoller is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Chapman University where he has been a member of the faculty since 1983.

Michael Sall
Michael is the DPOC Director of Democratic Clubs and an attorney at Sall Spencer Callas & Krueger in Laguna Beach, California, with a practice in legal ethics and business litigation. He is also a member of the Aliso Niguel Democratic Club and their former Chair.

NOVEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
This month our community partner is Toys for Tots.
Please bring one or more NEW and UNWRAPPED gifts or Gift Cards from Walmart or Target ($25) to our meeting.
Requested items are gifts for “forgotten ages”:
– Toddlers from 6 months – 3 years
– Teenagers – ear pods, games, sports equipment, skateboards, craft or jewelry kits
Our Community Outreach Liaison, Ann Owens, is also collecting new bicycles. If you would like to donate a bike, please contact her at outreach@canyondems.org to arrange a time to drop it at her house in Lake Forest.
Thanks for your support of our community!
