Spring Fling Thank You, Monthly Meeting Tomorrow

Spring Fling - Thank You

THANK YOU!!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the Bonfire Grill this past Saturday. Over 70 tickets were sold! Your attendance at the Spring Fling, and participation in the Silent Auction, helped the Houghton County Dems raise necessary funding to recruit and support Democratic candidates locally.

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR ALL OF YOU, AND GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

We greatly appreciate local musician Mr. Bob Hiltunen who donated his time and talents by providing 2 hours of live music. Also, a huge thanks to Heather Mroz who secured many of the auction donations, as well as helping with event set up and tear down.

The Spring Fling is our largest fundraising event each year. For those who couldn't join us, or even for those who did, it's not too late to show your support in these two ways:

1. BECOME AN HCDP MEMBER: Show your support for your local Democratic party by becoming a member. Find all the details about membership here: https://www.houghtoncountydems.org/join.html

2. PROVIDE A DONATION: Just use the Spring Fling ticket form (available here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/hcdp-sf25) and you can support us with an “Additional Donation”. Or, use the button at the bottom of this email to donate.

SPECIAL THANKS, AND RECOGNITION, TO ALL OF YOU WHO DONATED GOODS AND SERVICES FOR THE SPRING FLING’S SILENT AUCTION!

Additional copies of the printed Spring Fling program / keepsake will be available at the next couple of monthly HCDP meetings.

Below are a few pictures from the Awards presentations on Saturday.

Thanks to Brian Hoduski for sharing these photos.

POTLUCK AND MONTHLY MEETING TOMORROW

Join us for our monthly meeting at 7 PM tomorrow, Wednesday May 7 at the Super 8 in Houghton.  

• Potluck starts at 6 PM. Bring a dish to share if you can, or just stop in and enjoy some quality time with your fellow Dems before we settle down to business at 7. 

• Remote attendance is available by Zoom. Click here at 7 PM Wednesday to attend by Zoom. 

Membership in the Houghton County Democratic Party is encouraged, but not required, to attend meetings. We welcome all Houghton County residents who support progressive Democratic government to attend our meetings and events and also to become involved.

05/08: AMERICAN CONSTITUTION TALK

PORTAGE LAKE DISTRICT LIBRARY

Stop in to the Portage Lake District Library for an engaging presentation on the American Constitution and Original American Philosophy by Dave Gemignani, PC – Tri-County Public Defender. The talk will be held this Thursday, May 8th from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM at the Portage Lake District Library, and is open to the public. No registration is required.

05/17: BARAGA COUNTY MIX & MINGLE

BARAGA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Calling all Baraga County readers, folks with family and friends in Baraga, and anyone else interested - the Baraga County Dems are hosting a “Mix & Mingle” on Saturday, May 17th at 5 PM.

It’s a great way to leave the chaos behind for a bit and join up for a bit of fun with like minded folks.

05/27: HOW TO RUN FOR LOCAL OFFICE

HOUGHTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY

One of the best actions you can take to help preserve and defend our constituion and our democracy is to run for office.

Considering a run for a local school board, township council or other local seat? Be sure to attend the HCDP Recruitment Committee’s session on How to Run for Local Office.

The session will be held at the 5th & Elm, 426 Quincy Street in Hancock on May 27th, starting at 6 PM. Pizza and drinks will be available.

SAVE THE DATES!

HOUGHTON COUNTY DEMOCRATS — SUMMER EVENTS

• June 7:  Keweenaw PrideFest Tabling (Calumet Colosseum)

• June 13:  March in Bridgefest Parade (Hancock/Houghton)

• June 13-14:  Bridgefest Tabling (Houghton)

• July 4:  March in South Range 4th of July Parade

• July 12:  March in Strawberry Festival Parade (Chassell)

• August 16:  Pastyfest Tabling (Calumet)

• August 21-24:  Houghton County Fair Tabling (Hancock)

• August 31:  (Tentative) HCDP Community Picnic 

More information will follow about marching, and opportunities to staff the HCDP Information Table at some of these summer events!

MDP Legacy Dinner

The Michigan Democratic Party will hold the Legacy Dinner, the party’s annual Ball and fundraiser, at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center on Saturday, June 7th.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer, State Party Chair Curtis Hertel, and many elected leaders from across the state will be in attendance. The night’s special guest is Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

Tickets, starting at $250 for Bronze seating, are available via ActBlue.

Governmental & Community Meetings

TUE MAY 13

This month's regular meeting of the Houghton County Board of Commissioners is this afternoon at 4 PM in the Conference Room on the fifth floor of the Houghton County Courthouse. Find more information on the Board's webpage (find the Microsoft Teams virtual meeting info in the Agenda).

The Calumet Village Council meets in a Working Session tonight at 6 PM in the Village Council Chambers. Further information may be found on the Village website.

This newsletter is paid for with regulated funds by the Houghton County Democratic Party, and is not authorized by any candidate or candidate committee.

Contact us by email at [email protected] or by text or voicemail at 906-523-1233