Canyon Democrats

General Meeting: Let's Reclaim Medicare From the Profiteers
2023-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting & Panel: Is this the Beginning of the End of Public Education?
2023-09-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

General Meeting Feat. Megan Yoo Schneider
2023-08-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser 23
2023-07-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
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Join us for our annual Ice Cream Social fundraiser!! Help us raise money while enjoying delicious ice cream. This event will be at the Norman Murray Center in Mission Viejo.
Bring the whole family and celebrate with us! This is a definitely a kid-friendly event for all ages!
Big Kids – $20
Actual Kids – $10
GET TICKETS NOW
Questions? Email info@canyondems.org
This event is open to Canyon Dems, their guests and registered Democrats only.

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting Feat. Russ Feingold
2023-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

VIP Reception with Russ Feingold
2023-07-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States
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Come meet former Senator Russ Feingold at our VIP Reception prior to our July 18th Meeting where he will be our guest speaker.
Russ Feingold served as a US Senator from Wisconsin from 1993 – 2011. He co-sponsored the McCain-Feingold Act, a major piece of campaign finance reform legislation, for which he and John McCain were awarded the Profile in Courage Award.
Delicious appetizers you can make a meal out of will be served!
Tickets – $50.
GET TICKETS NOW
Questions? Email info@canyondems.org
This event is open to Canyon Dems, their guests and registered Democrats only.

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

Mission Viejo July 4th Street Fair
2023-07-04 09:00 - 21:00 | Street Faire – Olympiad between Marguerite & Melinda, Olympiad, Mission Viejo, United States
SIGN UP!

Mission Viejo’s annual 4th of July Street Faire is a fantastic place to share the word about our club. The Canyon Democrats will have a booth and we need volunteers to sign up for 2-hour shifts and also to help with setup and take-down.
SIGN UP!
Questions? Email info@canyondems.org

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting Feat. Ayn Craciun
2023-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

General Meeting Feat. Louis DeSipio
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

General Meeting Feat. Sudi Farokhnia
2023-04-25 18:30 - 21:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

General Meeting Feat. David Edward Burke, Pres. & Founder of Citizens Take Action
2023-03-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

General Meeting Feat. Todd Harmonson, OC Register, Senior Editor
2023-02-21 18:30 - 21:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

Wine tasting Fundraiser
2023-02-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
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Enjoy a lovely afternoon with us for our “Love the Wine You’re With” FUNdraiser. We’ll get to sample some delicious wines along with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and delectable desserts.
All this for just $35 per person.
GET TICKETS NOW
Questions? Email info@canyondems.org
This event is open to Canyon Dems & their guests only.

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting Feat. David Pepper, author of Laboratories of Autocracy
2023-01-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

General Meeting Setting the Course for 2023
2022-11-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

Halloween Fundraising Party
2022-10-29 19:30 - 22:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
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Celebrate Halloween with Canyon Dems! This year’s theme is “Death by Dessert” featuring desserts to die for. You will also enjoy Halloween spirits, wine & sparkling refreshments along with the undying satisfaction of supporting Democrats.
You will receive the address of our hosts in Lake Forest upon purchase of your tickets. The wearing of costumes is encouraged!
Tickets are the frightfully reasonable price of $30 per person.
GET TICKETS NOW
Questions? Email info@canyondems.org
This event is open to Canyon Dems & their guests only.

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting & Ballot Review with Canyon Dems Chair Louise Adler
2022-10-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Norman P. Murray Community & Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, 92692, United States

General Meeting Feat. Profs Fred Smoller and Michael Moodian: 2022 ELECTION - WHERE ARE WE HEADING?
2022-09-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

FUNraising Picnic Potluck
2022-09-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
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Canyon Dems – we are Raising the FUN! This FREE picnic potluck is just for you, your friends & family to celebrate our past & future wins together! What better way to celebrate & get ready for the fall midterms?
The club will provide chicken, plates, cups, utensils & napkins. You bring a dish to share (appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert) plus your own beverages.
Enjoy this break from your hard work flipping every seat in OC blue to come socialize will your fellow Canyon Dems!

GET TICKETS NOW
Questions? Email info@canyondems.org
This event is open to Canyon Dems, their guests and registered Democrats only.

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting Feat. Cynthia Valencia, ACLU SoCal: VOTING RIGHTS & OC ELECTIONS
2022-08-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Celebrate the Candidates Event
2022-07-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
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Let’s celebrate our candidates who are moving on to the General Election! Come enjoy a delicious taco bar, beer, wine & lemonade & help the Canyon Democrats support these outstanding candidates. This event will be at the Norman Murray Center in Mission Viejo.

Tickets – $30
GET TICKETS NOW
Questions? Email info@canyondems.org
This event is open to Canyon Dems, their guests and registered Democrats only.

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting Feat. Andrea Schmidt: PLANNED PARENTHOOD - PROTECTOR OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS
2022-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

General Meeting Feat. Kevin C. O’Leary: THE REPUBLICANS’ CRUSADE AGAINST LIBERALISM
2022-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

General Meeting Feat. Dan Chmielewski on DATA SECURITY, MISINFORMATION & CRIME ON THE WEB & special guest Congressional Candidate Dr. Asif Mahmood
2022-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
2022-05-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
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Join us for our second annual Ice Cream Social fundraiser!! Help us raise money while enjoying delicious ice cream, bidding on fun silent auction items and getting some great photo opportunities. This event will be at the Norman Murray Center in Mission Viejo.
This is a definitely a kid-friendly event for all ages! Bring the whole family and celebrate with us!
Big Kids – $20
Actual Kids – $10
GET TICKETS NOW
Questions? Email info@canyondems.org
This event is open to Canyon Dems, their guests and registered Democrats only.

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting Feat. Michael Getto on The Crisis in Ukraine plus meet State Assembly 72 Candidate Judie Mancuso
2022-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Earth Day Rally & Fundraiser
2022-04-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Portola Plaza, 27730 Santa Margarita Parkway, Mission Viejo, 92691, United States
We’re popping up again!
Stop on by at our Earth Day Rally & Fundraiser pop-up booth at Portola Plaza in Mission Viejo on Saturday, April 23rd from 9 am – 3 pm. Look for us on Santa Margarita Parkway near the Taco Bell. Portola Plaza is at 27730 Santa Margarita Parkway (across from Sprouts).

Beautiful Merchandise! In honor of Earth Day, we’ll be selling water-friendly succulents in adorable pots, custom birdhouses (both great Mother’s Day presents) & beautiful Earth Day t-shirts. We’ll also have Canyon Dems merch.
Rally! Bring your signs to wave supporting Ukraine, Earth Day, Democracy. Most creative sign will win a prize! Repurpose old delivery boxes or signs to not add more waste to our planet!
Meet congressional candidate Dr. Asif Mahmood! Dr. Mahmood is running for Congress in CD40. He should be visiting with us around noon. Come and meet our outstanding candidate in this critical race.
Voter registration drive! We’ll be registering new voters and those who have moved. Every vote counts.
Advertise our amazing club! Show up and let our community know that OC is blue!

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!

General Meeting Feat. O.C. Supervisor Katrina Foley & Pete Hardin, candidate for O.C. District Attorney
2022-03-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

VIRTUAL General Meeting: Climate Change in our Community
2022-02-15 19:00 - 21:00

Canyon Dems Blood Drive @ Saddleback Medical Center
2022-02-01 - 2022-02-28 | Saddleback Medical Center, 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, United States
Please join us in supporting our friends, families, neighbors and community members by donating lifesaving blood at Saddleback Medical Center
When: The month of February 2022 (extended!)
Where: The Blood Donor Center at Saddleback Medical Center
(The Blood Donor Center is located inside the main entrance of the hospital across from the gift shop and atrium)
How: Call (949)452-3158, email Christie, or schedule online
Why: Saddleback is a non-profit hospital serving South Orange County communities. They rely on MemorialCare employees and community donors to supply blood and blood products for patients. Will you help?
Successful donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card or a Regal Premier movie ticket.
Please notify staff that you are a blood drive participant!
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to noon

2022 GENERAL ELECTION – WHERE ARE WE HEADED?
Guest Speaker: Dr. Mike Moodian
Chapman University

SEPTEMBER COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Our September community outreach partner is Second Impressions. Second Impressions is a boutique-style resale thrift store that sells gently-used donated items, which help benefit two ministries: Cross to Light (helps aid in building water wells on Cross to Light church plants in Haiti) and Homeless Ministry of South OC (provides bi-weekly bible studies, delivery of clothing, blankets, toiletries, etc.)
They are a small boutique style thrift store, with limited storage space so they ask for only Gently Used, Like NEW or brand-new items. You can bring your items for drop off before our meeting.
Items Accepted:
Home Items: furniture, housewares, home décor, framed wall & artwork, lamps, throw pillows, unused candles/holders, new or like new rugs, baskets, new linen & bathroom accessoriesKitchen: complete dish/glass sets, pots & pans with lids, silverware, Pyrex, mixing bowls, accessoriesClothing: Women, Men, ChildrenAccessories: jewelry, watches, purses, wallets, belts, shoes, backpacks, hats, scarves, sunglassesOther: Antique/Vintage items, records, DVDs, bikes, anything Disney, brand new toys/games still in box
Not Accepted:
Broken, soiled, torn, outdated, stained, faded, over-worn, incomplete items, stuffed animals, books, VHS/DVD, small bric brac, incomplete glass or dish sets, outdated electronics, mattress/beds, golf clubs, cribs, car seats, office supplies, medical equipment, personal pillows, underwear. Please bring donations to our meeting on Tuesday, September 20th. We will have someone in front of The Murray Center to collect.
Thank you for your donations!!

Dr. Michael A. (Mike) Moodian has served as a faculty member in various capacities for Chapman University since 2007. He teaches graduate and undergraduate students in Chapman’s leadership studies program. Mike released the television documentary Coastal Crisis: California’s Vanishing Beaches, which PBS aired this year in the L.A. region. The documentary—which is currently on the film festival circuit—explores the causes and effects of coastal erosion on California’s beaches. Mike and Fred are co-founders of the inaugural Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. In 2021 the Orange County Register named both in its list of the 125 Most Influential People in Orange County.

Masks will be required for all attendees. Everyone attending must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
PLEASE BRING YOUR VACCINATION RECORD (HARD COPY OR ELECTRONIC) TO THE MEETING. WE WILL KEEP A RECORD SO YOU WILL NOT NEED TO DO THIS AGAIN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS.
For information about getting vaccinated, please visit https://myturn.ca.gov/.
There will be NO snacks or drinks provided. Please bring your own reusable water bottle.
Don’t forget to come early! Sign in starts at 6:30PM. And bring cash for our opportunity drawing (featuring wonderful prizes)!
