The Whole Enchilada (and a Tamale too): Discredited Right-Wing Myths

August 16th, 2011

OK, I was laughing at a photo of Michele Bachmann eating a corn dog in Iowa… Ended up at a terrific web site in the UK, which led me ultimately to the Addicting Info web site. Those people have aggregated ALL the crazy stuff we see on emails from our Republican friends. Click on the “Truth and Lies” tab above.

Free popcorn at the Bonner County Fair

August 10th, 2011

One of the Bonner County Democrats’ long-standing traditions is providing free popcorn at our annual county fair in August. Please stop by and visit with us in our new location in the southwest corner of the Main Exhibition Hall. We’ll have voter registration cards, party affiliation declaration forms, and information about the new Idaho education laws.

Dates: Tuesday, August 23rd through Saturday, August 27th
Times: 10 am to 6 pm

We welcome volunteers to help us with the popcorn! Call Laura at 290-5261 if you want to help out.

Summer BBQ & Picnic Potluck on Saturday 8/13

August 10th, 2011

Attn: Democrats, Liberals, Progressives & Lefties
Saturday, August 13 · 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Location:  Riley Creek Recreation Area
Riley Creek Rd,. Laclede, Idaho

Come hang out with Democrats. Liberals and Progressives, and enjoy an afternoon of food, drink, music and family fun!
This popular recreation area includes fishing piers, a large playground, a bicycle/hiking trail, horseshoe pits, beach volleyball court, basketball court, and a swim beach.
For Potluck: if your last name starts with A-M, please bring salad, chips or snacks. If your last name starts with N-Z, please bring dessert. Everything else provided – including vegetarian options.

Go to the Calendar Page and Click on the Event on 8/13 for Map link.

More info, call 290-5261

2011 Idaho Redistricting Information

June 13th, 2011

UPDATED 6/15 at 7:56 pm – The census numbers are in, the Redistricting Commission has gone to work, public hearings are set. There is a meeting scheduled in Sandpoint for June 22nd from 2 to 4 pm – Sandpoint High School Auditorium (410 S Division). Later that day, the meeting is in Coeur d’Alene from 7 to 9 pm – North Idaho College, Meyers Health and Sciences Building, Room 106. Click the link below to see the Legislature’s Redistricting web site.
Idaho Redistricting Web Site
Also, check our Blogroll on the left for updated news and discussion about Idaho Redistricting.

Pizza & Politics on Fri March 11th in Sandpoint

March 3rd, 2011

When: 6 to 8 pm. Friday, March 11, 2011
Where: Sandpoint Community Hall. 204 S First Ave. Sandpoint Idaho

Democratic legislative leaders will discuss the 2011 Idaho legislative session and answer questions from the public.
Our Democratic Legislators want your input on the important issues facing Idahoans: education, job creation, and our economy to name just a few. Bring your questions, concerns and comments on the topics that matter most to you. The Legislators look forward to meeting and talking with Bonner and Boundary County residents.

We are expecting House Minority Leader John Rusche (Dist 7, Lewiston), Senate Minority Leader Edgar Malepeai (Dist 30, Pocatello), Sen. Dan Schmidt (Dist 6, Moscow), and Rep Sue Chew (Dist 17, Boise).

Potluck desserts and drinks are welcome! Come at 5:30 to help set up, or stay after to help put away the chairs.

Monthly Meeting Postponed

January 12th, 2011

Let’s stay safe out there today with all the snow. We are postponing our regular monthly meeting until next Weds 1/19. We meet at Panhandle Health, 322 S Marion at 6:30 pm.

Happy Chrisolhanzadanterlucia! (Thanks to Ellen)

December 3rd, 2010

Happy Chrisolhanzadanterlucia! (Christmas, Solstice, Hannukah, Kwanza, Ramadan, Winter, St. Lucia Day!)

The Bonner County Democrats have been busy in our community during the holiday season. We provided a dinner to the Circles group on Tuesday 11/30. Mel Davis headed up the “Wreath for Kinderhaven” project, which will be auctioned at the Festival of Trees. We made cash donations to Toys for Tots and Panhandle Special Needs. A few of us will be assisting the Lions Club with the holiday food boxes on 12/21.

We wish you all Love, Health, Peace (and a middle-class tax cut)!

*PS – check our NEWS page for all the latest – updated via Facebook.

Vote and Volunteer TODAY!

November 2nd, 2010

Call us if you need help with voting 290-5261.

Come to our HQ at Main & Second in Sandpoint to volunteer! We have good food and great people to work with. (After YOU vote.)

Love you! LAURA BRY, Chairperson

For Independents and the discouraged

October 31st, 2010

The Low Taxes, Strong Schools Tour comes to Sandpoint

October 30th, 2010

Join
Keith Allred
in Sandpoint for the last time
before election day!

Monday, November 1
10:45a to 11:15a

Look for the Allred Voter Home at the
Sandpoint Democratic Office
110 Main Street
(Corner of Main and Second, across from Truby’s)
Sandpoint
946-8073

Bring a friend, pick up your Allred sign,
and bring your support for Keith and his message
for lower taxes and stronger education!