Martin sent me this the other day, and I’ve been tardy getting this posted. Since he sent it, possibly more events have been listed, so check in here too. Some are parties, and some are day’s of service, so feel free to triple book yourself!
Here you go… lots to do… so don’t sit home – really you’ll be glad you went out and met other great Democrats all over Georgia.
Upcoming Inaugural and Day of Service Events
Pickens County Jan 20th Inaugural Celebration
Location(s)
Appalachian Technical College
100 Campus Drive at Burnt Mountain Road
Jasper, GA, 30143
Jan 20 2009 – 6:00pm
Music! Food! Fun! (Casual dress)
Please RSVP with names and phone numbers of guests:
Call (770) 735-1956 or e-mail inaugural@pickensdemocrats.org.
Chatham Black & White Inaugural Gala
Location(s)
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
1 International Drive
Hutchinson Island, GA, 31402
Jan 20 2009 – 7:00pm
Celebrate the Historic Inauguration of Barack Obama in Style
The Savannah Business League in partnership with The Chatham County Democratic Committee will host a Presidential Inaugural Gala on Tuesday evening, January 20, 2009 to celebrate and commemorate the inauguration of Barack H. Obama as the 44th President of the United States. The gala will be a black & white affair held at Savannah’s magnificent International Trade & Convention Center on Hutchinson Island. Attendees will enjoy exclusive live video of inaugural balls in Washington, DC, dinner, live music, dancing, and a toast to the new Presidential administration, embracing our theme: Together We Can.
RSVP here 1 (888) 671-5551
Douglas County Inaugural Party
Location(s)
Tuscany Hills Clubhouse
5282 Tuscany Drive
Douglasville, GA, 30135
Jan 20 2009 – 7:00pm
The venue is located next to the Olde River Plantation sub-division on Highway 166.
Price: $10 for adults and $5 for children
For More Information: (404) 276-2121
Walton County Pre-Inaugural Ball
Location(s)
A.P. Henderson Building
Social Circle, GA, 30025
Jan 17 2009 – 7:30pm
“Barack Obama is the first African-American president,” said Ollie James, chairperson of the Walton County Democrats. “This is history.”
Black tie event starting at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the A.P. Henderson Building in Social Circle. The building will be decked out in red, white and blue and a live band will provide music while people eat, dance and celebrate the upcoming inauguration of the new president. “A lot of people can’t attend the inauguration in D.C.,” James said. “We’re having a celebration here to commemorate (Obama’s) win.” Sharna Fulton, with the Walton County Democrats, said the event would serve to show that Walton County does have its share of Democrats. “To us, it’s a huge deal Barack Obama has been elected,” Fulton said. “It’s a year of change.
Gwinnett Pre-Inaugural Breakfast And Food Drive For MLK Jr. Day Of Service
Location(s)
Georgia Diner
1655 Pleasant Hill
Duluth, GA, 30096
Jan 17 2009 – 8:30am
As part of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service we are having a food drive. Please bring along some canned food for the Salvation Army Food Bank. We will collect it when you arrive at the Duluth Diner. We will be discussing the legislative session with our elected officials and the Inauguration of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. We suggest getting there between 8 and 8:15 to order your breakfast. A purchase is not required to attend!
Clarke County Democratic Committee’s Day Of Service
Location(s)
Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
715 Fourth St.
Athens, GA, 30601
Jan 19 2009 – 9:00am
Join us for the Stroud Elementary School Renovation Project
Place: Howard B. Stroud Elementary School
Impact Areas: Environment: Community Gardens, Renovation, Revitalization and Repair: Murals/Painting, Renovation, Revitalization and Repair, Children & Youth: Elementary school
Project Attributes:
Best for Beginners
Caring Collegians
Dynamic for Differently-Abled
Fun for Families
Good for Groups
Hot Project
Kool for Kids
Super for Seniors
Terrific for Teens
Project Description: Stroud is a beautiful school with an amazing land area. We are looking to add plants and construct a garden as well as paint the quad areas in order to have an outdoor class area. Come out and join our youth in the effort to beautify Stroud Elementary!!
Douglas County Day Of Service
Location(s)
Lowe’s Parking Lot
7001 Douglas Blvd
Douglasville, GA, 30135
Jan 17 2009 – 10:00am
This is our opportunity to serve the Douglas County Community with a furniture and clothing drive for Goodwill of North Georgia at Lowe’s Shopping Center on Douglas Blvd. Look for the large truck in the parking lot. It will be there all day Saturday.
Goodwill accepts your new or gently used items — like clothing, appliances and furniture. The sales of your donations help fund job training and other career services that help people become successful at work.
Tift County MLK Breakfast And Food Drive
Location(s)
Donaldson Dining Hall at Abraham Baldwin College
Tifton, GA, 31793
Jan 19 2009 – 8:30am
Tift Democrats are partnering with PLIGHT (Proud Loving Individuals Giving a Hand to Teens) to collect 500 cans from January 13 -19. Members will take (or have cans picked up) for use at the Soup Kitchen, 2737 S. Central.
Collection points are the Soup Kitchen, Main Street Office at 504 Main St, and the MLK Breakfast on Jan. 19. The MLK Breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at Abraham Baldwin College’s Donaldson Dining Hall. Tickets are $9 with children 5-and-younger admitted free. Tickets must be purchased in advance as there will be no tickets sold at the door this year. This year’s speaker for the breakfast is the Rev. Gregory Durr Sr. of Adel. Rev. Durr is pastor of Holy Community Church in Adel and is very active in the community. Everyone is invited to attended the breakfast.
For tickets and more information, contact Fran Kinchen at 556-7439 or Lorenzo Williams at 386-4360.
Lincoln County Day Of Service And MLK Celebration
Location(s)
First Baptist Church
154 First Baptist St
Lincolnton, GA, 30817
Jan 19 2009 – 10:00am
Meet at the First Baptist Church in Lincolnton at 10AM for a Youth Clean-up Project throughout the County. We will meet back at the First Baptist Church to view Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and enjoy pizza.
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