I hope you are enjoying the short break from Winter! I want to make sure you are aware of a few key events taking place in February, starting tonight with Congresswoman Norton at UDC’s Community College. This Sunday, we ring in the Chinese Lunar New Year “Year of The Pig” with the traditional Chinese New Year Parade, and please also join me next Tuesday, February 12th, as we honor a most distinguish Washingtonian, Ms. Casilda Luna during Black History Month.
As always, I look forward to seeing some of you at these events.
Sincerely,
Franklin Garcia
US Representative (Shadow) for the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW C-09
Washington DC 20004
franklin.garcia@dc.gov
202-727-9110 (Office)
http://franklinfordc.com/calendar/
Public Events Bulletin
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DC Democratic State Committee Monthly Meeting with Congresswoman Norton
Date: Thursday, February 7, 2019 @ 7:00-9pm
Location: UDC Community College Auditorium, 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
Contact: https://dcdemocraticparty.org/
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Monthly Mtg W/ Budget Briefing: DC Grassroots Planning Coalition
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019 @ 1:30-4pm
Location: Union Temple Baptist Church, 1225 W St SE
Find out how the DC budget is developed, how to advocate for community budget priorities, upcoming DC Council hearings, & next steps in the Comprehensive Plan amendment process. Child care is available, please request it by Friday, Feb 8th.
Contact: RSVP/more info to Parisa at (202) 234-9119 x 100, parisa@empowerdc.org
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Chinese New year Parade
Date: Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 2-5pm
Location: Chinatown- on H Street, NW, between 6th and 7th Streets.
The Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) is holding its biggest and most diverse parade ever to ring in the 4717 Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig! Each year a parade is held in Chinatown to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The event features the traditional Chinese Dragon Dance, Kung Fu demonstrations and live musical entertainment. The firecracker will be lit at 3:45 p.m. T
Contact: https://dcparade.com
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116th Illinois Congressional Delegation Welcome & Reception
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 @ 6-8pm
Location: 224 D St SE, Washington, DC 20003-1991, United States
Join the Illinois State Society of Washington, DC on Abraham Lincoln's birthday as we welcome in the newly elected Illinois Members of Congress – Jesus Garcia (IL-4), Sean Casten (IL-6), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14). Current 2019 members of the Illinois State Society have priority registration. Join the Society at www.ilstatesociety.com
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/333342970587637/
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Black History Month Event: Honoring Casilda Luna
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 @ 6-8:30pm
Location: Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, 3160 St NW
The D.C. Afro-Latino Caucus along with Friends of Casilda Luna committee are collaborating together with the community to honor Casilda Luna’s work and legacy.
Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-honor-of-black-history-month-afrolatinas-in-washington-dc-tickets-55517395023?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR0cbqWjErlgn1C-K9i2EodxEVpnTd26wXdyyDWK25tGDyo2Pu7ecoH313Q
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2019 DNC Winter Meeting
Date: Thursday, February 14-16, 2019
Location: Marriott Marquis, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/569958236765287/
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Frederick Douglass Annual Birthday Commemoration
Date: Saturday, February 16, 2019 @1-4pm
Location: DC Prep Academy 1409 V Street, SE
Join the National Park Service as we end the bicentennial year of Frederick Douglass’s birth and continue our celebration of the man, his legacy and his impact to the world. Enjoy a commemorative ceremony from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. featuring historic African American spirituals by the Washington Revels, poetry written and read by local youth, and dramatic recitations of Douglass’s most famous speeches performed by winners of the annual Frederick Douglass National Historic Site Oratorical Contest. Enjoy ranger led house tours on the quarter of every hour between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/239273270283668/
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Statehood Capitol Hill Day
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019 @ 8:30-6pm
Location: Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Avenue Southwest
Join us for our bi-annual Congressional Education Day. We'll be meeting with the new members of the House and Senate and their staff to introduce them to DC Statehood, DC Home Rule and Voting Rights for DC. This is a great opportunity for you to come talk to the decision makers about why DC Equality matters to you. There will be two shifts available from 8a-1p or 12p-5p. Join us for one or both. This is a people-powered effort! Join us! We will provide training and breakfast and/or lunch. You'll be teamed up with leaders of the Statehood movement who will help lead the meetings and make sure you have a successful day. If you've never done advocacy or if you are a long-time citizen lobbyist, we will make sure you are set up for success!
Contact: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-statehood-capitol-hill-day-tickets-53736815261
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