Author: Northumberland County Democratic Committee

On August 21, NCDC members donated supplies for classrooms in Northumberland High School. On August 22, NCDC prez Jim Hendrickson delivered them with the help of wife Stacie and daughter Lilly. HS principal Mr. Regis accepted the bags (and bags and bags) on behalf of teachers and students.

The Dems chose to collect the supplies for two reasons. First, teachers did not get raises and NCPS does not outfit classrooms with these supplies. Second, the cost of school supplies is going up. NCDC members are committed to making sure that children and teachers have what they need to learn and teach, respectively.

As part of the Elections have Consequences initiative, Northumberland County Democratic Committee members select topics and organizations throughout the year to support in order to demonstrate the decisions made by elected officials have a very real impact on real people each and every day.

Stay tuned for the next Elections have Consequences collection. Members will receive info via email. The public should watch the website and the NCDC Facebook page.

The Lancaster County Democrats are again celebrating Labor Day with their annual picnic. Join members, community members, and members of other Dems orgs for good food and good conversation with like-minded folk Monday, September 1, 5:00 – 7:30 pm. The picnic takes place at the Masonic Lodge (1434 Good Luck Rd, Kilmarnock).

This year, the event features Mario Haggerty, candidate for the House of Delegates District 67, as keynote.

Event deets:

• $30 per person
• You don’t need to be a member to attend
• Menu: TriStar Chicken, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, iced tea, lemonade, & more
• BYOB, if desired
• Bring an appetizer or dessert to share
• Buy a ticket/make a donation

The Westmoreland Dems are at it again with their Annual Northern Neck BLUE Crab Feast Saturday, September 27, Noon – 3:00 pm in Colonial Beach (CB Community Center, 717 Marshall Ave).

Proceeds support Democratic nominees running for national, state & local offices. Most immediately, that means Abigail Spanberger (Governor), Ghazala Hashmi (Lt. Governor), Jay Jones (Attorney General), and Mario Haggerty (House of Delegates District 67).

The deadline to purchase early bird tickets, $50/person, is August 15. Starting the 16th, regular tickets are $60/person. Children 6-12 are $25 and under 6 are $1. Adult tickets come with two wine/beer tickets. Additional wine/beer tickets are $5 each.

On the menu:

• Locally caught and steamed Chesapeake Bay blue crabs
• Kosher hot dogs
• Coleslaw
• Chips,
• Craft beer
• Wine
• Soda
• Water

Learn more about the day’s activities, sponsorship activities, and more.

Even though school has already started, there’s plenty of need for some basic supplies for Northumberland County Public Schools classrooms. NCDC is collecting donations at the August monthly meeting (Thursday, August 21, 6:30 pm at the library)!

Supplies still needed:

• #2 pencils
• Pencil erasers
• Tissue (aka Kleenex)
• Disinfecting wipes (aka Clorox wipes)

Meet Democratic Lt. Gov. Candidate Sen. Ghazala Hashmi Saturday, August 2, at 1:00 pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church (6749 Jessie DuPont Memorial Hwy, Heathsville).

Sen. Hashmi will share her vision for Virginia and answer questions from attendees. Come to learn more about what she wants to deliver to the commonwealth as Lieutenant Governor.

–> Bring a neighbor, colleague, family member! 

Email questions to nnk.demevents@gmail.com.

Learn more about Senator Hashmi: https://ghazalaforvirginia.com.

Sponsored by Lancaster County Democratic Committee, Middlesex Democratic Committee, Northumberland County Democratic Committee, Westmoreland Democratic Committee.