Canyon Democrats

General Meeting
2017-11-14 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come join us for the last meeting of the year!
Our final monthly meeting of 2017 will include 2 speakers:

Brett Murdock, Candidate for Orange County District Attorney

According to Brett’s Website:
“BRETT MURDOCK is a lifelong Orange County resident and twenty-year small business owner. He was elected to the Brea City Council in 2010 and served as Mayor in 2014.
Murdock’s long history of community involvement includes serving as President of the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities, Chair of the Orange County Council of Governments, Chair of the Orange County Waste Management Commission, and Chair of the Operations Committee of the Orange County Sanitation District. He is also an active member of the Brea Rotary Club, and the President of a non-profit organization that provides and maintains low-income housing for seniors.
Murdock holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Chapman University School of Law. Brett lives in the City of Brea, with his wife, Roni, and their two children.”

Mary Navarro, Candidate for OC Board of Education
Mary Navarro is a highly-qualified and experienced candidate for Orange County Board of Education, District 5.
Mary is a third-generation California educator with more than 35 years of experience in the California public education system. Mary has an MBA from Pepperdine University, a Master’s in Education and a degree in English and Communications. She has been a high school and college teacher, site principal at all levels -elementary, middle and high school, and a principal of charter schools. Mary also has had CEO experience as a district administrator of student services and as assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction.
Mary puts students first, and she knows education is not only the great equalizer -but that education is fundamental to democracy, an expanding economy and essential to our relationships in a global society.

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.

Halloween
2017-10-31 | CA

Training for Neighborhood Outreach
2017-10-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come and learn how to visit neighbors who are Democrats and No Party Preference folks.

General Meeting
2017-10-17 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Come join us for a double dose of candidates at our October monthly meeting!

Meet Brian Forde, Candidate for CD-45!
Brian was born and raised in Tustin. He built his first computer, took his first college course, and started his first company in District 45. Brian has spent his life using technology to help others, from the Peace Corps to the White House.
“I’m a Democrat and I worked in the Obama White House, so it might surprise you to learn that my parents are two lifelong Republicans. In 2012, my parents – two of the most loving, supportive people you’ll ever meet – voted to kick my boss out of office.
Let’s just say Thanksgiving dinner that year was awkward.”
Read more at Brian’s website.

Meet Dr. Hans Keirstead, Candidate for CD-48
“I’m running for Congress because through my work in medicine and business I have learned that innovative thinking is needed to inspire change. I revolutionized the treatment of spinal cord injuries by re-thinking how cells are developed and used as treatment, which allowed people to regain movement and sensation to limbs that were previously paralyzed. This same lateral approach can be used in Washington to fix our systemic problem of gridlock with innovative outside-the-box techniques.”
Read more at Hans’ website.

Columbus Day
2017-10-09 | CA

Board Meeting
2017-10-03 19:00 - 21:30, 2017-09-12 19:00 - 21:30, 2017-08-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2017-07-11 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | The Hills Hotel, 25205 La Paz, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653

DPOC: 23rd Annual Harry S. Truman Awards Dinner
2017-09-23 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
The Democratic Party of Orange County is hosting their 23rd Annual Harry S. Truman Awards Dinner. Tickets are required for this event. To get tickets, follow these links:
Reserve your ticket:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trumantickets2017

Sponsor a table:

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trumandinner2017

Place an ad:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/trumanprogram2017

Rosh Hashana (First night)
2017-09-20 | CA

General Meeting
2017-09-19 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
Join us for our monthly meeting and special guest speaker!

Science in the Age of Trump
A discussion by Professor Kevork Abazajian from 314 Action
314 Action is a nonprofit 501(c)4 that was founded by members of the STEM community, grassroots supporters and political activists who believe in science. They are committed to electing more STEM candidates to office, advocating for evidence-based policy solutions to issues like climate change, and fighting the Trump administration’s attacks on science.
Dr. Kevork Abazajian, professor of Physics and Astronomy at UCI, will discuss the importance of Science in the Age of Trump and the role 314 Action is taking to aggressively advocate for a pro-science agenda in Washington, D.C. and in local and state legislatures. Come join us for what is sure to be a very enlightening evening!

Labor Day
2017-09-04 | CA

GroDPOC - Intro to Canvassing & Voter Outreach
2017-09-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Democratic Party of Orange County, 1916 W Chapman Ave, Ste B, Orange, CA, 92868, United States
Check out this training hosted by the DPOC as part of their new initiative to grow the Democratic voter base in Orange County! You can find out more details and register for the training on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/262950750863045
Studies show that canvassing is the the most effective way to win elections. Join us to flip Orange County blue!
This is an introduction to canvassing/voter outreach with the Grassroots Organizing Program of the Democratic Party of Orange County (GRO*DPOC).
You will learn how to listen actively to the concerns of voters, and help them identify Democratic party and other progressive activities in which they may be interested.
No previous experience required – just an interest in finding out more about how we are going to turn Orange County blue!
Led by Linda May with Joe McLaughlin.

General Meeting
2017-08-15 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
This month’s meeting will feature Mike Levin, Candidate for CD 49!

According to Mike’s website:
“For the last two decades, I’ve been involved in a variety of local, state and federal political campaigns and community organizations. Now, I want to be your champion in Washington.
I was raised in South Orange County, where I attended public elementary and junior high schools. I spent my high school years in Los Angeles at Loyola High and then went to Stanford University, where I was honored to serve as student body president. After college, I served in the Coro Fellows Program and then attended Duke University School of Law. After law school, I served as Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Orange County, and have worked as an attorney focused on environmental and energy regulatory compliance and government affairs.
I’m a passionate believer in clean energy and have over a decade of experience in the industry, helping to accelerate the transition towards more sustainable power generation and transportation options. I sit on the board of the Center for Sustainable Energy, based in San Diego, and co-founded Sustain OC in Orange County. For my work in clean energy, I was name to the OC Metro 40 under 40.
I live in San Juan Capistrano with my wife, Chrissy, a graduate of the University of Arizona and Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and our two children, ages 5 and 3.”

CA-45 Town Hall: Presented by Planned Parenthood
2017-08-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Irvine United Congregational Church, 4915 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA, 92604, United States
Planned Parenthood along with several other organizations are hosting a Town Hall in Mimi Walters’ district. Find out more about the event and RSVP here. The event is free, but you must RSVP to attend!

CA-39 Town Hall: Presented by Courage Campaign & Indivisible CA39
2017-08-03 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fullerton Community Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, 92832, United States
Indivisible CA39 and Courage Campaign are hosting a Town Hall in Ed Royce’s district. U.S. Representative Linda Sanchez (CA-38) and Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk-Silva (CA-65) will be there! Find out more about the event and register for tickets here. The event is free, but you must register to attend!

CA-48 Town Hall: Presented by Indivisible OC 48
2017-08-01 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Aliso Niguel High School Gym, 28000 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656, United States
Indivisible OC 48 along with several other organizations are hosting a Town Hall in Dana Rohrabacher’s district. Congressman Ted Lieu will be there! Find out more about the event and register for tickets here. The event is free, but you must register to attend!

General Meeting
2017-07-18 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States
At our monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 18, Canyon Democrats will feature speaker Melissa Morgan, director of partnerships for OC Human Relations Commission. Find out more here.

Independence Day
2017-07-04 | CA

Voter Registration @ Orange County LGBT Pride Festival
2017-06-24 11:00 - 23:00 UTC | Downtown Santa Ana, Civic Center & N Flower Street, Santa Ana, CA

General Meeting
2017-06-20 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Home of a Mission Viejo Member, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Visit to Senator Kamala Harris' Los Angeles Office
2017-06-15 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | CA

Board Meeting
2017-06-06 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | CA
