Wednesday, 5 August 2015

[WardFive] Events coming up... Debate Watch Party, Bolivia Independence Gala, other

I am glad to see D.C. Statehood getting some national attention, TV host John Oliver highlighted the fight for Statehood on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight with humor and accuracy. You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z4j2CrJRn4.  Also, special thanks to Councilmembers Anita Bonds, Vincent Orange and others for presenting a Resolution at the National Conference of State Legislators in support of the Enfranchisement of D.C. residents.  Click here to read the Resolution.
 
Please attend below events in the community. Take special note of the GOP Watch Party/Rooftop mixer THIS Thursday.  Listed is also the Dominican Day Parade in New York City, where I plan to bring a DC Statehood contingency; this is a good opportunity to do out of state DC Statehood outreach.  Hope to see you at these events.  
Thank you.
 
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, C-09
Washington DC 20004 
202-727-9110 (Office)
Public Events Bulletin
 
 
 
Event: GOP Debate Watch Party/Rooftop Mixer 
Date: Thursday, August 6th 6:30-11:30pm
Location: Cambria Hotel and Suites
899 O Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001
Please register to join 400+ rabid Donald Trump fans/haters as we're nearing capacity for the rooftop mixer with free food courtesy of Runin Out, the songs of Flo Anito Music and some great raffle prizes beforehand. Partners featured on the event page include Democratic GAIN, WIN (Women's Information Network), Progressive Communicators of DC, Prince George's County Young Democrats , Fairfax Young Democrats, Montgomery County Young Democrats, Young Democrats of DC, DC Latino Caucus, DC - Democratic Socialists of America, DC for Bernie Sanders facebook page, District of Columbia for Bernie Sanders 2016 Facebook Page, DC for Hillary facebook group, DC Young Politicos, DC Public Policy Professionals, New Leaders Council - Maryland and Generation Obama-Washington, DC
 
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Event: Brandon Benavides Farewell Party
Date: Friday, August 7th 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: National Press Club 529
14th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20045
Join The National Association of Hispanic Journalist, DC Chapter to say farewell to its former President Brandon Benavides as he goes back home to San Antonio, TX to take on a new professional challenge.  Brandon will be missed in the region and I wish him much success in his new professional endeavor. 
Contact: RSVP to nahjc@gmail.com by August 5th if you plan to attend.
 
 
Event: A Taste of Bolivia Gala 2015
Date: Saturday, August 8th, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: The Sphinx Club at Franklin Square
1315 K Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
In celebration of the 190th Independence Day of Bolivia.  The Networking For The Arts Foundation presents "A Taste of Bolivia" Gala 2015. The event will include attractions from the 9 Departments of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, a buffet dinner by Chef Mrs. Justa Canaviri Choque, and a fashion show showing indigenous clothing.
 
Event: Rally in Support of Victims of Police Brutality
Date: Saturday, August 8th 7:00pm-8:00pm
Location: The African Civil War and Museum
1925 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20001
Join Stop Police Terror Project DC to rally and march in memory of Mike Brown, Sandra Bland and other victims of police brutality past and present.
 
Event: Capitol Hill Kids Sing for Statehood
Date: Sunday, August 9th 10:00am
Location: U.S. Capitol Grounds
100 E. Capitol Street NE Washington, D.C. 20003
Are your kids musically inclined? Join Capitol Kids sing the rendition of the Washington D.C. Statehood song featured on John Oliver's HBO show Last Week Tonight! Feel free to print your own copy of the lyrics and bring it along. Kids must arrive at the Capitol at 10:00am promptly.
 
 
Event: Dominican Day Parade
Date: Sunday, August 9th, depart DC at 7AM, parades starts at 12:00PM
Location: Avenue of the Americas 6th Ave, New York NY
Join the festivities of the Dominican Day Parade in Manhattan as we bring DC Statehood to the big apple.

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