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AUGUST 20, 2026
Join us tonight for the Annual Picnic!
Gather with fellow Democrats and progressives for the Annual Picnic! Families and Walk Ins are Welcome!!
5pm Social Hour 6pm Picnic Dinner 7pm Program to follow
Free Meal includes: Bratwurst (Johnsonville and Plant-based beer brats), Vegetarian Beans, Cole Slaw, Chips and Dessert Treats. Beverages: Water, Soda, Wine, Hard Selzer, Beer
We anticipate a large turnout, so bring a lawn chair! Cash donations are not required but gratefully accepted at the picnic to help defray the food costs, estimated to be $10.00 per person.
Do you have Jeff's Podium with Sound System?
Jeff Smith is looking for his podium with the built in sound system which used to be in the Democratic Resource Center. Jeff recalls that someone borrowed it for a political event some time back, but the podium didn't make it back to the office. Please bring it to the DRC (440 Broadway) or call 715-852-0330 if you have any clues to where it is.
August 20, 5pm-9pm, DEMS ANNUAL PICNIC. Register Here! See aboveMon. Sept. 7, Labor Day Picnic and Solidarity Rally, Phoenix Park, 11am-2pm - Tabling Event!Sign up here! See below or Info here. Sept. 12, 8am-4pm, ECCD Thrift Sale (details here or below)
Sept. 12, 9am-5pm, Downtown EC Fall Festival - Tabling Event!Sign up here! or see below
Every Thurs, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Coffee Klatch, All are welcome! Guests below.
Each Saturday -Canvassing. Come out and Canvass about Reps. J. Emerson, C. Phelps and Sen. J. Smith. 9am-11:30am, 12pm-2pm Here
Saturdays, Canvass with Sen. J. Smith. 9am-2pm - HereSundays, Issues Canvassing, Share info on Sen. J. Smith, Reps. J. Emerson, C. Phelps 12-3pm, 2-5pm - Sign up Here
Neighborhood Canvasses w/Rep. C. Phelps Wednesdays, 4-7pm, Learn More
August 25, 5-7pm, Jodi Emerson's Birthday Bash Fundraiser. Details Here or below
August 27 - 5:30pm-7:30pm, Sen. Jeff Smith Fundraiser, Special Guest: Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Details here or below
Thursday, August 20, 5:45pm- Book Discussion, Animal Farm by George Orwell, Dragon Tale Books, Menomonie. More info
Tues. Sept. 8, 6:30pm-8pm, "What you need to know: Damaging Consequences of the Anti-Equity Constitutional Amendment" Register Here or see below
Wed. Sept. 16, 5pm, "The Death of Expertise? Knowledge, Free Inquiry, and Democracy". UWEC - More info here Sat., Sept. 19, 11am-5pm. Indigenous Day Celebration, Sonnetag Center, EC. More info here
PROTESTS:
Every Wed, Downtown Eau Claire-People's Protest, 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Click Here
Every Monday, 7:30am-8:30am, Bridge Brigade Protest, (Details)
What is the "Trifecta" you hear candidates talk about? For the first time since 2010, both Democrats and Republicans have a shot at winning majorities in Wisconsin’s state Assembly and Senate. In addition, winning the Governor race would create the "trifecta". Read more
We are looking ahead to Election Day on November 3, and we need your help to make sure we have as many people on the ground as possible to help ensure a fair, transparent, and well-observed election. We will be holding several training sessions in the next months.
Below are links to learn of the ways you can get involved during the midterm elections:
Serve as a poll observer on Election Day. Click here!
Join our voter hotline team to help answer questions and provide support.Click Here
Join our ballot cure team to help voters resolve issues with their ballots. Click Here.
Sign up for a phone banking shift to help recruit more volunteers for these critical roles. Click Here Learn more about each role: Midterm Election Roles
Currently we have the following yard signs:
Smith for WI Senate Emerson for WI Assembly Phelps for WI Assembly Cooke for US Congress Crowley/Godlewski for Gov & Lt. Gov signs are expected by the end of August. Pick up Yard Signs that Express your Opinions Stop Truth Decay/Stand Up, Speak Out, Vote 4 Dems Stop the Cruelty/Stand Up, Speak Out, Vote 4 Dems
To make this year’s sale more manageable, we have decided that the following types of items WILL be accepted:
jewelry
artwork and supplies
garden tools, including outdoor furniture camping, fishing equipment
tools in general
kitchen items
sports items including bicycles
backpacks
kids’ clothes, toys, furniture, books
plants
lamps
furniture, lightweight and movable
vinyl records, CDs, DVDs
craft items.
Items must be gently used (or new).
Items NOT accepted: adult clothes, holiday items, adult books (manuals, reference books, etc), shoes, odds and ends of glassware, dishes, linens, etc.
During the drop-off times (1261 East St.), there will be folks onsite to discuss with you any problems or questions you have.
Drop-off times at 1261 East St
· Tuesday, 8th, 9:00-1:00.
· Wednesday, 9th, 12:00-5:00.
· Thursday, 10th , 1:00-6:00.
Guidelines for Pricing Thrift Sale Items
Estimate value of the item. This can be done in a few ways:
· Consider what you paid for it or
· Go to the google search bar on your phone. You will see a small icon of a camera in the right corner of the search bar. With the item in front of you, click on that camera icon. Your camera will open for you to take a photo, and then google will automatically search for the item and display it (or look alikes). Scroll through the items it finds and see any prices assigned in this search.
THEN, consider condition: New, Like New, Excellent, Good, and lower price accordingly.
THEN, what is 1/3rd of this value, and from that number, lower a little more. We want our shoppers to be happy with their purchases.
This should give you an idea of the current value for a thrift sale item. Typically, bookshelves are about $5.00, desks are around $10.00, chairs are around $5.00. All records, CD’s or DVD’s will be the same and don’t need to be marked individually. Small children’s clothes are typically $.50 or $1.00, depending on quality/logos. Jackets and snowpants, etc. can be around $3.00 or $4.00, depending on quality, condition, etc. Older children tops and pants can be in the $2.00 range.
There are no exact dollar amounts to worry about. And if you want help with this, please give me a call or email. I might be able to come to your house and view items that you are unsure about. Linda at 920-350-5201 or lnorton08@gmail.com.
Downtown Fall Festival - Tabling Event! Sign up here to help with set up or to be at the table talking to people. Shifts both Friday and Saturday are available.
September 12, 10am - 5pm - Downtown Eau Claire, Barstow St. Presented by Downtown Eau Claire, Inc., the event fills the streets with over 100 vendors, numerous food trucks, live music. Visit our full website dedicated to his event at https://www.eauclairefallfest.com/
Labor Day Picnic and Solidarity March - Monday, September 7, 11am-2pm, Phoenix Park. Tabling Event! Sign up hereto help with set up or to be at the table talking to people.
The Coffee Klatch’s main purpose is to engage all citizens in meaningful discussion about political values and policies. The most important component of a functional democracy is an informed electorate. Join others for interesting conversation about current events or pressing issues.
Time: Thurs 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Location: Live @ the DRC, 440 Broadway St., Eau Claire or on ZOOM August 20 - Jordan Hauser, Owner of River Flow Fillery Also, Rebecca Cooke, Democratic Candidate for 3rd Congressional District September 3-Angie Stokes, DHS, "Housing our Neighbors" initiative September 10 - Andrew Werthmann, DNC Rep and EC City Council member
INFORM YOURSELF AND THE PUBLIC! Information re: the 3 WI Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Over the next 4 weeks, starting today, local Anna Leffel will provide a series of articles to help people understand these amendments and their impact. Read Overview Article
Vote “no” on the “Prohibit the Closure of Places of Worship During Emergencies Amendment” as it limits the state government’s ability to manage public safety.
Vote “no” on the “Prohibit Government Discrimination or Preferential Treatment Amendment.” Its negative effects would extend to programs intended to address documented inequities such as those in public education and government contracting.
Vote “no” on “Prohibit Partial Veto to Increase Tax or Fee Amendment” because the partial veto provides the governor the ability to “check” the legislature’s power to appropriate funds.
Below are other opportunities to learn more:
LWV-WI Webinar – What You Need to Know: Damaging Consequences of the Anti-Equity Constitutional Amendment - Tuesday, Sept. 8 - 6:30pm,-8pm Virtually CLICK HERE to register
Join the League of Women Voters and a panel of guest speakers to learn more about the anti-equity constitutional amendment Wisconsin voters will see on the November 3, 2026 ballot that could have significant impacts on public education, employment, contracting, and government programs across the state.
4-5:30pm at the Federal Building 500 S Barstow St, downtown Eau Claire (corner of Barstow & Lake)
Join allied groups and community members to express your concerns and assert your constitutional rights to free speech and assembly.
• Protest actions destroying our country, our democracy, our society. • Protest cruel and immoral actions harming people all around the globe. • Resist tyranny by using our right to free speech. • Bring your flags and homemade signs. (Make signs at the DRC M-F between 10am-2pm). • Bring non-perishable food items for local food banks
Parking available at Schlegelmilch-McDaniel Lot, corner of Gray and Farwell St.
Find Committeemeetings on our website calendar. To obtain zoom links to any meeting, please send email request at least 48 hours prior to meeting date to: ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com.
Standing Meetings Executive Team, First Wednesday, each month, 6:30 pm, DRC/Zoom Management Team, every Wednesday, 10 am, Zoom
Dem. Party of Chippewa County- CCD Office,103 N. Bridge St, Ste 310, Chippewa Falls.WebsiteTo attend virtually, email: chippewademocrats@gmail.com
Dunn County Democrats- DCD Office, 1315 N. Broadway St., MenomonieWebsite
All Memberships Are $10.00 Per Person. Want to Join Online? CLICK HERE For all new or renewing members, receive 5% off estate planning, trusts or wills through Banchy Law Center, LLC.
CLICK HERE to Learn More About How to Get Involved with the Eau Claire County Democrats. LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: Website Updates & Socials * Write or post for ECCD Blog * Membership Committee * Volunteer Outreach *!
We offer internships and service learning in Operations Assistant, Grassroots Organizing - Email: ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com Social Media Management, and Website Maintenance Email:eccountydems@gmail.com
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