Events

Aug
2
Thu
Democratic Gubernatorial Debate – TODAY! AUG.2nd at 7pm @ TV & Live Streamed
Aug 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

FL DEMS: The Democratic Gubernatorial Debate is ON and WILL BE HELD, despite any FB rumors to the contrary! Join us in Debate Watch Parties around the state to cheer on all our terrific Democratic candidates & help you make your choice for whom to vote to become our Democratic nominee! See details below !

TODAY! Thursday, August 2, the Florida Press Association and WPBF 25 News will be hosting a Democratic gubernatorial debate. All five candidates will be attending, and this will mark the fifth and final time that they will debate before the August 28 primary. The debate will be carried live in every television market across the state and live online at WTBF.com.

Who: Andrew Gillum, Gwen Graham, Jeff Greene, Chris King, and Philip Levine
When: Today, Thursday, August 2, at 7pm
Online: Live-streamed at WTBF.com
Where: Watch on one of the stations below:
Orlando — WESH (NBC)
Tampa/St. Petersburg — WFLA (NBC)

Fort Myers — WZVN (ABC)
Gainesville — WCJB (ABC)
Jacksonville — First Coast News WJXX (ABC)
Miami-Ft. Lauderdale — WTVJ-NBC6
Panama City — WMBB (ABC)
Pensacola — WEAR (ABC)
Tallahassee — WCTV (CBS)
West Palm Beach — WPBF (ABC)

Aug
8
Wed
SDC Membership Meeting @ Starlite Ballroom
Aug 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm

Florida Gubernatorial candidate Chris King will be on hand to meet us and speak on his candidacy!

ALSO! We will be televising the Debate between Rep. Darren Soto and former Rep. Alan Grayson. This should prove to be a very interesting exchange! Don’t miss it!

We will be serving coffee, tea, fruit and cookies.
Watch for more information about this event as it becomes available.

Aug
28
Tue
VOTE TODAY! Florida Primary! @ Starlite Ballroom
Aug 28 @ 7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Vote for your choice of the Democratic Gubernatorial candidates as well as for some judges and the Polk County School Board.

Sep
12
Wed
SDC Membership Meeting/Back-to-school @ Starlite Ballroom
Sep 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Pick from an assortment of threes sandwiches and salads.  Iced tea and a cookie are included.

Watch for meeting details as they become available.

Sep
25
Tue
National Voter Registration Day @ EVERYWHERE!
Sep 25 @ 6:00 am – 11:45 pm
Sep
29
Sat
Knockathon in Haines City @ Democratic HQ in the OK Arcade
Sep 29 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

All Precinct Captains, Dem Club members, and Blue Wave Surfers are invited to join the Polk Democrats for a Blue Wave Knockathon this Saturday, 9/29/18. We will meet at 9 AM at the Haines City Dem Headquarters, 651 E Main St., Ste. 10, Haines City, FL 33844.

Walking lists and materials will be provided. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, your favorite candidate t-shirt, and a smile.

This is a great way to learn the ropes if you are new to canvassing. Newbies will be paired with experienced canvassers. Bring your friends!


LET’S TURN POLK COUNTY BLUE!

Oct
10
Wed
SDC Member Appreciation Dinner & Dance @ Starlite Ballroom
Oct 10 @ 5:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Member Appreciation Dinner and Meeting. Dinner is free to current Club members and $3 for non-members.

Menu: Pulled pork or pulled chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, chips, and cookies. A veggie burger will be available, if you order it when you RSVP with Amy LaRue @ 863-353-8905 or [email protected].
The League of Women Voters will discuss the Amendments on the ballot, “Meet & Greet” the CDD candidates and Anne Huffman, Haines City Commissioner and Polk County area Campaign Manager for Andrew Gillum will speak to us.
PLEASE RSVP TO AMY LARUE!!!!

Oct
30
Tue
Gillum & King in Haines City! @ Trinity Worship Center International
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Support Andrew Gillum and Chris King in Haines City. RSVP IS A MUST! Click on the Website link to register now!

Nov
14
Wed
SDC November Dinner & Dance @ Solivita Starlite Ballroom
Nov 14 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Victory Dinner and Dance
$30 members, $33 non-members
$10 for dance only (no dinner)

Tickets must be purchased no later than Thursday, November 8. Via this website, at Farmer’ market on October 19 and November 9, Lifestyles Ticket sales on November 1. Or through Kate Kohout, [email protected] or 863-496-0481.

Choose Turkey dinner or Vegetable Lasagna

Music by Irwin Zalko
doors open @ 5:30, dinner @ 6, dance from 7-9

Nov
19
Mon
Polk County DEC Meeting @ Polk Co. Commissioners Bldg.
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Our regular DEC meeting.