Bonner County Democrat Events and Calendar
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Saturday, August 16, 9-10:30 a.m: Walt Minnick Meet and Greet
Beach House Restaurant - 58 Bridge Street. Free and open to the public. More info and RSVP 208-906-0363

Tuesday, July 1, Noon to 7:00p.m: 4th of July Float Posters and Banners
Meet at HQ at Pine and N Second. We need people to help us with our posters and banners for our Fourth of July float. We have all the materials! Are you good with pens, scissors and glue? We need YOU!! Call 946-8073 for more info.

Thursday, June 26, 5:30 p.m: Walking Canvass - Humbird Precinct
Meet at HQ at Pine and N Second. We have all your materials, and water. Weather looks good...

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Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m: Headquarters Open House
105 N Second Avenue (at Pine Street) in Sandpoint. Just after / behind Lightning Lube.

June 12-15, 2008: Idaho State Democratic Convention - Boise. Our 13 delegates are planning and preparing to represent Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, as well as working on the Idaho Democrats platform and any issues important to Bonner County. IDP 2008 Convention page.

Thursday, June 5, 6:15 p.m. Legislative District 1, Bonner County Democrats re-organization. Also June Central Committee Meeting 6:45 PM at the Panhandle Health District Building 322 S. Marion St., Sandpoint. Map of 322 S Marion Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864-1724, US Call 263-3860 or 290-5261 for more information.
Please come and welcome our returning and new Precinct Committeemen, and our Central Commitee leadership.
PLEASE NOTE: we will not hold Central Committee Meeting on regularly scheduled day of June 11th. Next Central Committee Meeting is July 9.

May 17-Sat: Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up - Rescheduled from April
Sagle Bike Path (MM 469-470) - Meet at 9 a.m. near MM 469 (old Hwy 95) near the Bike Trail Sign on the east side of Hwy 95 in Sagle. Wear outdoor clothing, sturdy boots, and bring gloves. Everything else will be provided. Call 265-7251 to volunteer, or for more information.

May 15-Thurs: Delegate / Alternate Meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kootenai City Hall 105 Spokane St Kootenai.

May 14-Weds: Central Committee Meeting 6:30 PM at the Panhandle Health District Building 322 S. Marion St., Sandpoint. Map of 322 S Marion Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864-1724, US Call 263-3860 or 290-5261 for more information.

May 3rd-Sat: Bonner Democrats Election Year Spring Get-together and Auction. Event page   Photo Page

Apr 19-Sat: Meet & Greet Larry Larocco, Candidate for U.S. Senate
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Connie's Restaurant, Cedar Street, Sandpoint. No-host breakfast.

Apr 18-Fri: Walt Minnick Candidate for U.S. Congress Reception
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Ivano's, 102 S First Ave., Sandpoint. Reception hosted by Bill Berg and Mindy Cameron, Ford Elsaessr, Carol and Gary Deaner, Jim and Mindy Quinn. Suggested contribution $40 at the door. RSVP 208-906-0363.

April 9-Weds: Central Committee Meeting: 6:30 PM at the Panhandle Health District Building 322 S. Marion St., Sandpoint. Map of 322 S Marion Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864-1724, US Call 263-3860 for more information.

POSTPONED - April 5-Sat: Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up - POSTPONED!!!
Sagle Bike Path - Meet at 9 a.m. near MM 469 (old Hwy 95) near the Bike Trail Sign on the east side of Hwy 95 in Sagle. Wear outdoor clothing, sturdy boots, and bring gloves. Everything else will be provided. Call 265-7251 for more information. See May 17th below.

March 10-21: Candidate Filing is between 9 am on March 10th and not later than 5 pm on March 21, 2008 - see the Bonner County Clerk's Elections Page - "Candidates Corner" Find the Campaign Disclosure Manual there - or call 208-265-1432 for information.

March 12: Central Committee Meeting: 6:30 PM at the Panhandle Health District Building 322 S. Marion St., Sandpoint. Map of 322 S Marion Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864-1724, US Call 263-3860 for more information.

Friday, March 7: Pizza & Politics - Where we meet our Democratic Idaho Legislators and Party Leaders, who tell us what's happening in Boise this legislative session. We can ask questions, and let them know what we think. Our guests will be:
- Wendy Jaquet (House Minority Leader - District #25)
-George Sayler (Assistant House Minority Leader - District #4-Kootenai County)
-Jeanne Buell (IDP Vice Chair, Worley)
-Tom Hollingsworth, Candidate for Idaho House (LD 1, seat B)
Time and Place: 7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Community Hall
Info: call 290-5261
- Idaho Democratic Party-Wikipedia

Wednesday, February 13: Central Committee Meeting
6:30 p.m. at the Panhandle Health District, 322 Marion Street, Sandpoint. All interested Democrats are welcome to attend. Agenda and Minutes

Tuesday, February 5th: Idaho Democratic Party Presidential Caucus
6:00 p.m. Doors open - Panida Theater in downtown Sandpoint. Caucus voters must be in the door no later than 7:00 p.m. No one will be allowed in after 7:00 p.m. Mark your Calendar - set your alarm! Bonner County Voter Registration Info

Wednesday, January 9th: Central Committee Meeting and Mock / Practice Caucus: 6:30 PM at the Panhandle Health District Building 322 S. Marion St., Sandpoint. Map of 322 S Marion Ave Sandpoint, ID 83864-1724, US

Saturday, December 29, 2007: Annual Winter Contra Dance and Food Drive
7 p.m. at the Sandpoint Community Hall. Join us for a fun evening for the whole family! Out of the Wood will be playing and calling dances - and teaching us too! Good music, good company, good food, good fun! Please bring your donations for our local food banks!

Wednesday, October 10th: Central Committee Meeting / Fall Fling Social
Social Hour 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Gil Beyer's, Sunnyside Rd. Central Committee Meeting to follow at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 15th: Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up
Sagle Bike Path - Meet at 9 a.m. near MM 469 near the Bike Trail Sign on the east side of Hwy 95 in Sagle. Wear outdoor clothing, sturdy boots, and bring gloves. Everything else will be provided.

Saturday, November 3, 2007: One Year Out /Making It Work House Parties
Democrats are hosting "One Year Out" house parties all over Idaho. Click here for the IDP (Idaho Democratic Party) web page. Sign up at DNC web site: Party Builder Events

Other Local Events of Interest

CANDIDATE FORUMS - BEFORE THE 5/27 PRIMARY

Daily Bee / Ponderay EDC Forums
May 13: County and state-wide candidates. 6 pm. Bonner Mall
              Larry LaRocco, candidate for U.S. Senate will be attending
May 22: Sheriff candidates. 6 pm. Bonner Mall
May 20: LPOSD Facilities Levy and Trustee Elections: more info
May 24: Coolin Days and Priest Lake Spring Festival: more info
May 27: Idaho Primary: more info

CANDIDATE FORUMS - BEFORE THE 5/27 PRIMARY
Sponsored by the Grange - refreshments will be served at each forum by Grange members. All forums are open to the public.

Blanchard Grange Hall - 36 Mason Rd - Blanchard, Idaho
Candidates for State Offices (Leg Dist 2) - April 18 - 7 pm
Candidates for Bonner County Offices - April 25 - 7pm

Blue Lake Grange Hall - 9541 Eastside Road - Priest Lake
Candidates for Bonner County Offices - May 2 - 7 pm
Candidates for State Offices (Leg Dist 1) - May 9 - 7 pm

Daily Bee / Ponderay EDC-sponsored Forum at the Bonner Mall
May 13: County and state-wide candidates. 6 pm

Edgemere Grange Hall - 3273 Bandy Road - Priest River
Candidates for Bonner County Offices - May 15 - 7 pm
Candidates for State Offices (Leg Dist 2) - May 16 - 7 pm

Daily Bee / Ponderay EDC-sponsored Forum at the Bonner Mall
May 22: Sheriff candidates. 6 pm

Monday, April 14: Bonner County Human Rights Task Force
2008 Annual Meeting & Spring Forum
When: 6 p.m. Annual Meeting, 7 p.m. Spring Forum
Where: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S First Ave., Sandpoint
At the Annual Meeting, the public will have the opportunity to become acquainted with the past year’s projects and learn about the Task Force’s future plans. The Spring Forum features a multi-media presentation by Seattle’s LIVING VOICES. Both the Annual Meeting & Spring Forum are free, and the public is encouraged to attend. For more information concerning the programs, or to inquire about a position on the Task Force board, please call 263.0275.

Sunday, March 30: Meet Larry Grant Party
When: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m
Where: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S First Ave., Sandpoint
Come meet Larry Grant, candidate for U.S. Congress. He wants to hear your thoughts and to share his plans to restore America. This will be a terrific party!
Come eat pizza, and enjoy the music provided by local favorites Neighbor John Kelley's duo! Call 265-7251 for more info. Larry Grant web site

Thursday, March 13: Walt Minnick "Let's talk about the future of Idaho"
When: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Timber Stand Gallery, 225 Cedar St., Sandpoint
Come meet Walt Minnick, candidate for U.S. Congress, for hors d'oeuvres and refreshments to discuss the issues important to the Sandpoint community and the people of Idaho. For more information, and to RSVP: heather@waltforcongress.com, or call 208-906-0363. Walt Minnick web site

Friday, March 14: Walt Minnick and Phil Hough Environmental Brownbag Lunch
When: Friday, March 14th from 11:45AM to 1PM
Where: Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Avenue
RSVP: Seating is limited, so please RSVP to heather@waltforcongress.com, or call 208-906-0363. Walt Minnick web site

Thursday, October 11: Sandpoint Comp Plan Workshop
Sandpoint Community Hall (204 S 1st Avenue, Sandpoint) - 6 to 8:30 p.m.

This is the fifth of six public meetings to guide development of a new comprehensive plan for the City. Sandpoint Comp Plan Web Page

The workshop will present a draft land-use map as developed by participants and a City plan steering committee, and outline policy alternatives to aid overall plan objectives. Participants will be asked to evaluate, refine or revise the approaches, and suggest key "next steps" the City should consider in order to meet its goals. A draft version of the Sandpoint plan will be presented at a meeting in January of 2008, with City consideration and adoption of the plan to follow. Call the Sandpoint Planning Department for more info or for questions: 208-263-3370.

Thursday, October 25th: Sandpoint City Candidates Forum
Blue Sky Broadcasting and Sandpoint Reader sponsor a Candidate's Forum in the Panida Theater at 6:30 p.m. All candidates for positions on the Sandpoint City Council and the mayor's race are invited to participate. Doors open at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Tuesday. November 6: Election Day
Local Mayoral and City Council Elections - check with your local City Hall
SANDPOINT: 10/31/07 is the last day to request a mail-in Absentee Ballot - call 263-3317 for info. Voting for Sandpoint city elections is held at City Hall - 1123 Lake Street.

Idaho Events of Interest 

Friday, February 29: Idaho Democratic Party Spring Meeting, Boise
see our Frank Church weekend Info Page

Saturday, March 1: Frank Church Banquet, Boise - Info Page
Idaho Democratic Party Annual Fundraiser. Keynote Speaker is Markos Moulitsas, Founder of the Daily Kos web site. Read the RedStateRebels.net post.

 

 

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