Join for a rally in the morning and the newly formed CV Young Dems on Friday!
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August 28, 2025
Please join the CVYD this August 29th at the Eau Claire County Democratic Party office for the first-ever Chippewa Valley Young Democrats Social!
When: August 29th, 6:30 PM
Where: ECCDP Office, 440 Broadway St, Eau Claire, WI
Why: To introduce our organization and to discuss what it means to be a young person in politics.
Agenda: Social Hour with food and beverages, followed by introductions of the CVYD exec team and local leaders!
THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL PICNIC! Thursday, August 21, was a beautiful day for the 2025 Eau Claire County Democratic Picnic. Almost 120 people of all ages enjoyed food, beverages, and conversations with friends, old and new. The youngsters made buttons at the activities table, the Sassy Grannys provided music and entertainment, and all were inspired to hear Judge Chris Taylor, as well as Rep. Jodi Emerson, Rep. Christian Phelps, and Sen. Jeff Smit speak.
Upcoming August 28, What do You Know About Opioids Training, L.E. Phillips Library (Details Below) August 28, Movement Politics Academy Registration Deadline (Details Below) August 29, Chip Valley Young Dems (Details Above) August 29, Van Orden Can't Hide Rally 10am-11am, Mayo Health System (Details Below)
Sept. 1, People March to Support Labor, Sept. 1, LaborFest, 12pm (Details Below) Sept. 6, Four County Coalition Picnic (Details Below) Sept. 2-6, Thrift Sale Item Drop Off Sept. 13, Thrift Sale! (Details Below)
Ongoing
Become a Poll Worker or Confirm Your Name for 2026-2027 - NOW! (Details Below) Every Wednesday- People's Protest, 4pm-5:30pm (Details Below)
Every Thursday - Coffee Klatch 10am-12pm, DRC. All are welcome. (Details Below)
Every Thursday - Chippewa Valley Indivisible 5:30-7pm, Chippewa Falls (Details Below)
Volunteer at Sojourner House - 2nd Sunday monthly, 6:30-8:30pm - Info Here Sept. 9, 22 - EC Dems Volunteer Open House (Details Below) Sept. 13, Run for Office Virtual Training (Details Below)
When: Friday, August 29 Time: 10 – 11am CDT Location: Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire 1221 Whipple St, Corner of Whipple and Madison Street Eau Claire, WI 54703
"What Do You Know About Opioids" Training Thursday, Aug 28 L.E. Phillips Library *Narcan is available at the DRC At this free workshop, attendees will learn: What opioids are; Local data and trends related to opioid use; How to respond to an opioid overdose; Safe storage and disposal options for medication and sharps; Information about fentanyl and fentanyl test strips; and How to use Narcan (naloxone) which is a life-saving medication that can reverse opioid overdoses. Please register here: What Do You Know About Opioids Workshop Registration Survey. More information on the Health Alliance can be found here: Eau Claire Health Alliance | Eau Claire WI | Facebook or Eau Claire Health Alliance (@ecalliance) Instagram
The State Democratic Party is Going to Raise Money Off Derrick Van Orden’s Tweeting Habit — And Use it to Defeat Him Next November
The Wisconsin Democratic Party has launched a new fundraising page, encouraging supporters to chip in $1 every time WI-03 Congressman Derrick Van Orden tweets. Van Orden has created a reputation for himself by firing off excessive amounts of tweets daily. On just one day in July, he tweeted a total of 61 times — all while refusing to hold an in-person town hall. You can check out the donation page here.
DEMOCRATIC POLL WORKERS - *NEW & RETURNING* We are required to confirm Democratic poll workers every two years.
RETURNING - Please CLICK HERE to confirm you are again willing to be a Democratic Poll Worker in 2026-2027.
NEW - Sign up to become a poll worker for the 2026-2027 election cycle!
Interested in becoming a Poll Worker for the upcoming election cycle? Join a WisDems Poll Worker Info Session! These 30-minute Zoom sessions will be offered several times a week this late summer and fall. They'll discuss the specifics of the nomination process, as well as the requirements and basics of being a poll worker, and you can ask any questions that you might have.
Poll Workers are essential to the voting process and protecting small-d democracy. It also provides an opportunity for you to serve your community and to get to know your neighbors. Come learn how you can advocate for voting rights in your community as a poll worker!
Thank you - Katelyn Ringlien and Patty Horecki Poll Worker Recruitment Team
Virtual Fundraising for the 3rd Congressional District Ends Monday!
Volunteer Open House Learn about the Eau Claire Dems and ways to get involved. Join us!
September 9, 6pm-7pm September 22, 10am-11am
All Open Houses are held at the Democratic Resource Center (DRC)
440 Broadway St., Eau Claire 715-852-0330 No RSVP necessary.
Negatively Affected by the 'Big Beautiful Bill'?
Are cuts to Medicaid and SNAP affecting you or someone you know? Willing to share your story on camera? America Saves PAC has a staffer here in Western Wisconsin for the next few weeks, capturing video stories of people negatively affected by Republican support of the OBBB. If you, or someone you know, is willing to share how the bill hurts the people they love, email Julian Palmersheim (julian@americasavesmoney.com) to get involved!
JOIN OTHER PROGRESSIVES AS WE BUILD THIS 4 COUNTY COALITION!
Lots of fun for all ages with over 100 street vendors, 20 food trucks, and live local musicians and performers on the Reboot Main Stage and the Performing Arts Stage! VOLUNTEERS needed to help at the Eau Claire Democrats’ booth at the Fall Festival. Chat with people and show off our Democratic spirit. Sign up here to help at Eau Claire County Democrats booth or call the office 715-852-0330 or email ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com.
PEOPLE'S MARCH IN SUPPORT OF LABOR
Honor all who work in the Chippewa Valley by joining in a PEOPLE'S MARCH IN SUPPORT OF LABOR on Monday, September 1, in Eau Claire, WI.
Marchers from coalition partners including Chippewa Valley Indivisible, SIEU, AFL-CIO, Wisconsin Dems, JONAH, Citizen Action, and more will assemble in several starting locations at 10 am. They will converge at the Phoenix Park Amphitheater where AFL-CIO State President Stephanie Bloomingdale will talk about the contributions and future path for labor in our area. A map with 5 starting points will be provided to registrants. View the Mobilize page HERE.
-------------------------- 2025 LABORFEST Sponsored by Greater West Central Area Labor Council
Monday, September 1, Phoenix Park Pavilion: The Solidarity March starts at Phoenix Park Pavilion 10:00 am and joins with People's March at11:00 am at Phoenix Park Amphitheater to hear AFL-CIO State President Stephanie Bloomingdale.
PICNIC, DOOR PRIZES, & RAFFLES Noon to 3 pm: Phoenix Park Pavilion
Bring non-perishable food items for local food shelters
Bring lawn chairs
This event is Free and Open to the Public
Picnic includes charcoal chicken, hot dogs, potato salad, beans, refreshments, ice cream.
Sign up here to help set up and staff the Eau Claire County Democratic table at Laborfest.
Attend the Movement Politics Academy this Fall
The Movement Politics Academy is "a space dedicated to giving every day folks the opportunity to learn how to run for office and campaign manage through values-based campaigns, and achieve bold reforms." We want to encourage anyone who is thinking about running for office or helping others run for office to take advantage.
The fall academy will start Wednesday, October 1st, going every Wednesday from 6-7pm until November 19th. Applications are open NOW until Thursday, August 28th.
THE FABULOUS EAU CLAIRE COUNTY DEMOCRAT THRIFT SALE RETURNS! VOLUNTEERS AND THRIFT SALE DONATIONS NEEDED
Thrift Sale – Saturday, Sept. 13th , 8am-4pm
Donations may include:
seasonal clothing, clean, adult and/or child
toys and games
sporting goods—bikes, fishing, team memorabilia, etc.
furniture—tables, chairs, bookcases, UW student desirable (No Cribs)
DROP DONATIONS: Tuesday, Sept. 2-Saturday, Sept. 6, 9am-5pm. LOCATION: 1261 East St. Items will be stored in the garage. Please call Linda Norton at 920-350-5201 prior to delivery. If there are deliveries needing to be made outside of these days, please call to arrange.
MARKING ITEMS: Monday, Sept. 8th - Friday, Sept. 12th. If NEW TO THIS ACTIVITY: please call the DRC and leave your name and phone/email or email Linda at lnorton08@gmail.com. Those who have helped in the past Linda will contact you.
SHIFTS: We will assign all shifts for marking and cashiering on sale day. END OF SALE DAY HELP NEEDED: 3-4 strong people to help load tables back onto the trailer at 4pm on Saturday, Sept. 13. If you have tables we can use or access to large tents, email lnorton08@gmail.com
Items that are not sold will be donated to Hope Gospel Mission, unless the donor wants the item returned.
EVERY WEDNESDAY PEOPLE’S PROTEST
4-5:30 pm at the Federal Building 500 S Barstow St, downtown Eau Claire (corner of Barstow & Lake)
• Protest actions destroying our country, our democracy, our society. • Protest cruel actions that are harming people all around the globe. • We owe it to everyone we love to use our right to free speech. • See you there! Bring your homemade signs. (Come to 440 Broadway between 10 am to 2 pm Mon. through Fri. to make signs.) • Parking available at Schlegelmilch-McDaniel Lot, corner of Gray and Farwell St.
THINKING ABOUT RUNNING FOR OFFICE? DON'T MISS THIS ONE HOUR SEMINAR TO JUMPSTART YOUR CAMPAIGN! LINK FOR REGISTRATION
UPCOMING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
To obtain zoom links to any meeting, please email ecdems@eauclairedemocrats.com at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.
Standing Meetings Executive Team, First Wednesday, each month, 6:30 pm, DRC/Zoom Management Team, every Wednesday, 10 am, Zoom Membership Team Meeting - Sept 9, 1:00pm, Zoom Technology Team - Sept 9, 2pm, Zoom Communications Team - Sept 10, 3pm, Zoom Volunteer Team - Sept. 23, 3pm, DRC, Zoom
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: 10am-12pm Location: Live @ the DRC, 440 Broadway St., Eau Claire or on ZOOM.
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