South County Dems STL

MLK Day Service Project
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Affton Community Center, 9801 Mackenzie Rd, Affton, MO, 63123, United States
At our second annual MLK Day service event, we’ll be:

– Making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to be distributed by the PB&J Brigade to the unhoused
– Assembling bags of winter supplies to be donated to and distributed by the Salvation Army St. Louis Gateway Citadel in South County centralusa.salvationarmy.org/midland/stlgateway/
– Organizing and packing donations of non-perishable food items for Forces for Food (food pantry at Jefferson Barracks) thepalozolafoundation.org/forces-for-food.html

Also at the event, Moms Demand Action will be offering a limited supply of free gun locks to help keep firearms out of kids’ reach.

In addition to your presence, we’d greatly appreciate donations of the following items:
Creamy peanut butter
White bread
Strawberry or grape jelly
Hand warmers
Long socks (adult sizes)
Knit hats (adult sizes)
Gloves (adult sizes)
Sugar-free mint gum (for dental hygiene)
Nonperishable food items

Boxes for packing food donations are also needed.

Progressive Dems of America Sunday1/5, 3pm Town Hall
2025-01-05 15:00 - 17:30
PDA virtual discussion with Dem Cong. leader RO Khanna at our first 2025 Town Hall on this Sunday Jan 5, from 3-5:30 pm. Register on Zoom from Pdamerica.org . One of the first things on the scrolling events section will be the Zoom RSVP link.
Cong. Khanna will talk about the dangers of Trump’s new administration & project 2025. Then his suggestions for how progressives can promote alternatives & build broader support for Dem proposals that protect our democracy. For more information on PDA email Rick Lamonica at: ricklm199@gmail.com

Holiday Party
2024-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Teamsters Hall Local 682, 5730 Elizabeth Ave., St. Louis, 63110
St. Louis City Democrats–St. Louis County Democrats Holiday Party featuring the
Ugly Sweater Competition
Doors open at 5:30 pm; Ugly Sweater Competition begins at 6:30pm
Food and drink provided
Teamsters Hall 682 5730 Elizabeth Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Tickets $10 per person at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/uglysweater2024

GivingTuesday
2024-12-03
On December 3, 2024, people all around the world are coming together to tap into the power of human connection and strengthen communities and change our world. Will you be one of them?
South County Democratic Club will be participating in GivingTuesday, and we need your help!
By joining the GivingTuesday movement, you’re proving that in times of uncertainty, generosity can bring the whole world together.
Here is how you can get ready to give:

Mark your calendar.
Give. On Tuesday, December 3, go to this link and give. You can also support our organization in these ways: sign up for our newsletter, attend an upcoming event, or answer our future calls to volunteer and take action.
Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact on December 3 by sharing what our mission means to you and why you support our organization.

Start with Us to build stronger communities. Thank you for your support!

Knock Doors for Leslie Derrington
2024-11-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-30 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-26 14:00 - 17:00
Join us to canvass for Leslie Derrington! We will have multiple opportunities for you to knock doors with us these upcoming weeks.
The times for canvasses are Friday from 3 – 6 PM and Saturdays from 2 – 5 PM.

The canvass location and directions will be shared upon completion of the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7sGGuA_qLdqaa3RMzDChJNs6dSlYQPNx-NWNpkCO-TU9ECg/viewform
For any questions please reach out to friends@lesliederrington4mo.com

Greet voters at polling places on Tuesday! For details and to sign up, click the link.
Leslie Derrington bit.ly/LDpoll

Knock Doors for Kyle Kerns
2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00
Knock Doors with Kyle at Sylvan Spring Park parking lot at the corner of Boundary and Sheridan
Greet voters at polling places on Tuesday! For details and to sign up, click the link.
Kyle Kerns http://mobilize.us/stlouiscountydemocraticc…/event/735357/

Knock Doors with Kevin Schartner
2024-11-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00 | South County Office, 35 Grasso Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63126, United States
Help us spread the word about Kevin Schartner by knocking doors with our team across South County! Bring your walking shoes, water bottle, and a charged cell phone. Meet us at the St. Louis County Democrats South County Office for a canvass launch. If you are a pro and want to grab a list and head out you are welcome to do so. If this is your first time or you need a refresher, don’t worry we will be happy to help walking you through setting up MiniVAN and talking through best practices.
Let us know you’re coming here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/p/H-PTUgUCPkum38Yhwd9Kng2

Greet voters at polling places on Tuesday! For details and to sign up, click the link.
Kevin Schartner http://mobilize.us/stlouiscountydemocraticc…/event/735357/

Talktober Fest
2024-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | South County Office, 35 Grasso Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63126, United States
Join us for our final Wednesday phone bank ahead of Election Day to GOTV. For those new to phone banking, a brief training is provided.

When We Fight, We Win Wednesdays!
2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-16 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-09-25 18:00 - 20:30 | South County Office, 35 Grasso Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63126, United States
When We Fight, We Win Wednesdays Join us every Wednesday evening until Election Day to take action, such as calling voters on behalf of candidates or to get out the vote (GOTV); contacting volunteers for canvassing, poll greeting, and more; writing postcards to GOTV; and more!
This is an excellent opportunity for both new and seasoned volunteers, introverts and extroverts, college students and seniors, and everyone in between. Come and go as your schedule allows. There’s no commitment, but we’re sure you’ll want to return!
We’ll meet from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm the St. Louis County Democrats South Office at 35 Grasso Plaza Affton, MO 63123. A brief training will be provided. If phone banking, please bring a charged laptop and cell phone.

Second Saturdays with SoCo Dems
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | South County Office, 35 Grasso Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63126, United States
Join us on Second Saturdays to support local Democratic candidates in competitive races to help flip seats blue!

Phone Bank with Sam Page
2024-10-02 18:00 - 20:30 | South County Office, 35 Grasso Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63126, United States

Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party
2024-10-01 19:00 - 21:30 | South County Office, 35 Grasso Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, 63126, United States
We had so much fun that we’re doing it again! Bring your best dad jokes and join us for the vice presidential debate. We’ll meet at the St. Louis County Democrats South Office for a social hour before we tune in to the debate.
Bring a folding chair to guarantee a seat. Grab a yard sign while you’re there, and perhaps meet a local candidate or two.

Tesson Ferry Dems - September Meeting
2024-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Frailey’s Southtown Grill, 4329 Butler Hill Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63128, United States
The countdown to Election Day is on! Join us to hear from KEVIN SCHARTNER, former Mehlville School Board President and candidate for St. Louis County Council District 6. Kevin has been a dedicated advocate for Mehlville schools and the South County community. Learn more about his campaign, his goals for District 6, and how we can support his race.We’re also excited to have JONATHAN BOESCH, the Executive Director of the St. Louis County Democratic Central Committee, joining us. He will discuss his plan for increasing voter turnout in South County and ways we can all help get out the vote for our candidate in SOCO!

Dems on Parade
2024-09-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Affton-Lemay Community Parade, 4531 Weber Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63123, United States
Join us for the annual Affton-Lemay Community Parade in September! Come support and walk beside our South County candidates as they shake hands and give out candy along the route. RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/stlouiscountydemocr…/event/633204/
***LOCATION AND TIME: Please read carefully.***Park behind Bayless Elementary School (4531 Weber Road) and ride the shuttle bus to the staging area at Affton High School.
Participant Shuttle Bus Schedule8:00-9:15 am: Bayless Elementary School Affton High SchoolStreet reopening-12:30 pm: Affton High School Bayless Elementary School
The parade kicks off at 10:00 am.
Theme: Totally Rad: Back to the 80sJudges will award winners for participants including Theme of Parade, Judge’s Choice, Most Original Entry, Best Church Entry, and Best School Entry
Parade Route: Affton High School, traveling south on Mackenzie, then proceeding down Gravois Road to Weber Road, and ending at Bayless Elementary School

Fundraiser in support of Leslie Derrington for State Representative
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Kim and Tim Powderly, 10840 Leebur Drive, Saint Louis, MO, 63128, United States
Join hosts Kim and Tim Powderly at their home on September 19th for a fundraiser in support of Leslie Derrington.
When: Thursday, Sept. 19th at 6pm
Where: 10840 Leebur Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63128
Suggested donations
Supporter Level: $250.00
Friend Level: $50.00
Please make a donation to complete your RSVP. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ldsept19
Checks can also be made payable to:
Friends of Leslie Derrington
PO Box 29222, Saint Louis, MO, 63126
