Java Jive, 2425 Kildaire Farm Road, #403, Cary

The Wake County Democratic Party is hosting a Patriotic Rally and Chili Cook-Off.

October 11, 2008
11 am to 2 pm
Elks Lodge
5338 Leadmine Rd, Raleigh

FREE ADMISSION!!

Featuring special guest speaker, former Marine Captain, Jon Kuniholm. Jon was injured in Iraq while serving as a platoon leader in a battalion of as few as 650 marines, who were trying to gain control of areas overrun with insurgents. You may have seen Jon speak at Invesco Field in Denver just a few hours before Barack Obama's acceptance speech.

We are all very excited to have Jon Kuniholm join us and are looking forward to hearing why he and many other soldiers support Barack Obama for President.

Jerry Meek, NCDP Chair, and Senator Walter Dalton, candidate for Lt. Governor are also expected to make an appearance.

Open Forum for State and Local Candidates

Elections are important. While most of attention has been on the presidential race, we should not neglect our state and local candidates. In this most important election since the Great Depression, we need informed and open-minded voters.

Tuesday evening, October 21 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM., an open forum for Republican, Democratic and Libertarian state and local candidates will be held at the Glenaire Retirement Center. Candidates will have five minutes to present their positions on the issues. During this time, the audience will write their questions on cards. The moderator, Linda Gunter, will then address the questions to the candidates. This event is being sponsored by Cary Precinct 04-01.

The Candidate Forum will be held at Glenaire Retirement Center, 4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary. Please park in any space not reserved for residents. Refreshments will be served following the event.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 25, 2008
10am – 4pm.
Womble Park
Holly Springs, NC

Democrats Go Festive in Holly Springs!

Democrats will make themselves conspicuous at Holly Springs' annual Holly Fest in Womble Park. With sponsors Ed Ridpath and the Western Wake Democrats, we will be promoting Early Voting, handing out voter guides and meeting hundreds of voters. VOLUNTEERS: Make a big impact as a volunteer in just two hours. The election will be decided in the suburbs! Sign up for a two hour shift by contacting Amy Green, Ed Ridpath campaign manager, at (303) 981-7047 or amy@edridpath.com CANDIDATES: Provide campaign lit and/or come down and meet the voters, personally. Let's take Holly Springs by storm.

Join Ed and the Campaign at the home of Dan Brubaker and Kate Hanser as we motivate voters in District 37 to head to the polls and vote! Transportation to Early Voting sites will be available! Event is free- everyone encouraged to attend!

SAVE THE DATE: First annual Western Wake Democrats Halloween Party and Fundraiser!

DATE: Saturday, October 25, 2008
WHEN: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WHERE: Halle Cultural Arts Center, 227 Salem Street, Apex, NC

COST: $25.00 - Proceeds will be given to the campaigns of Al Swanstrom, Ty Harrell and Ed Ridpath

THEME: Dress as your favorite political character! Come join the fun and see how many Barak Obamas, John McCains, Joe Bidens and Sarah Palins will show up! Or come as your favorite White House staffer. You can even dress as your favorite local candidate or elected official! There is no limit to your imagination or the fun!

Please bring munchies, dessert, or a non-alcoholic beverage.

To volunteer, or if you have any questions, contact Ruth Merkle at 656-6719 or rmerkle@nc.rr.com, or Trish Wright at 467-8384 or trishwright@hotmail.com.