Editor’s Note:
The newsletter is always available online at www.larimerdems.org/newsletter.html.
As always, please submit any and all newsletter items to Anne Wilseck anneeliz73@gmail.com and Adam Bowen adambowen@frii.com. Deadline for submissions is 5:00 pm Sunday.

Message from the Chair:

 

Wed, Apr 7: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL - YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATES
Perhaps it might be said that local candidates can have the most direct and immediate effect on our lives. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet Larimer County candidates at the April 7 Democratic Breakfast Forum.
Learn what the candidates stand for, ask questions and find out how you can help to get them elected.
Democratic incumbent legislators Rep. Randy Fischer and Rep. John Kefalas are tentatively set to address the Breakfast Forum in June, when they finish their heavy lifting at the State Capitol.
 Cost is $12, with a $6 admission for students.
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 7, 7:45 am
Location: Cafe Columbine & Bakery, 802 W. Drake, NW corner of Drake & Worthington, Fort Collins
Attendance By Reservation Only:  Call  Lou Anderson, 224-5018 to see if there are still seats available for tomorrow's breakfast.

NEEDED: Volunteers with Sales/Marketing Experience for Committee Work or Short-term Projects 

Next up:  Cinco de May on May 8th and 9th.  Call anytime to let us know you can help.
Contact: Larimer County Democratic Party, 970-689-6391, ldems@frii.com

Fri, Apr 9: BILL McCREARY HD 51 CANDIDATE
Please come join fellow HD51 Democrats and Bill for his formal candidate announcement. An introductory reception will immediately follow. Light refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome to bring a light snack. A suggested donation of $25 is appreciated.
Date & Time: Friday, April 9, 2010 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Pulliam Building, 545 Cleveland Ave., Loveland
For more information: please call 970.461.5779

Sat, Apr 10: HOUSE PARTY FOR ADAM BOWEN
You're invited to a house party for Adam Bowen, Larimer County Commissioner candidate, on Saturday, April 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Hosted by Charlotte Miller, the party will be at 2875 Blue Leaf Dr., Fort Collins. Food and drink will be served (of course!).
Suggested donation: $25.
Date & Time: Saturday, Apr. 10, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Charlotte Miller's house, 2875 Blue Leaf Drive, Fort Collins

Sun, Apr 11: BARACKFAST FOR JAY HARRISON FOR SHERIFF

•   law enforcement officer for 26 years and currently serves Larimer County as a patrol deputy
  
•   K-9 trainer and handler.
  
•   Served on the SWAT team and as a field training officer
  
•   Certified to instruct in nine different areas of law enforcement.

Barackfast is a monthly breakfast for "causes, charities and candidates" hosted by Dan Shaner.
No RSVP necessary. Not a potluck.
If you hear about it and want to constructively participate, you are invited, as is anyone you invite. Contributions are voluntary, and go to "the cause." This month, it's Jay Harrison for Sheriff.
Email dan.shaner@gmail.com to get on Barackfast distribution list alerting you to events.
Date & Time: Sunday, April 11, anytime between 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: 3401 Terryridge Road. That's the second left into TERRY SHORES, 1.7 miles north from 287 on Highway 1 toward Wellington.

Sun, Apr 11: MY DINNER WITH ANDREW
Enjoy the special experience of "My Dinner with Andrew", a celebration of Andrew's spectacular victory at the Colorado caucuses. Choice of: Lobster, Parmesan Breaded Halibut, Tempeh Stir-Fried w/ Vegetables on a Bed of Noodles.
Date & Time: Sunday, April 18; seatings at 5:30, 7:00 and 8:30 pm
Location: Fish Restaurant, 150 W Oak, Ft. Collins
RSVP by April 11 at 6pm to Bennett Ritvo at Bennett@AndrewRomanoff.com or 303.586.6512, or Tom Griggs at tomgriggs@riverrock.org or 970.988.5820
Suggested minimum contribution: $85. Make checks payable to Romanoff for Colorado

Sat, Apr 10: TOWN HALL WITH REPS. KEFALAS AND FISCHER, SEN. BACON
Join Representatives Kefalas and Fischer, Senator Bacon at town hall meeting to discuss local and statewide legislative issues.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 10, 2010 10:00 - 11:30am
Location: Harmony Library Community Room 4616 South Shields Fort Collins

ORGANIZING FOR AMERICA
Now that we have Historic Healthcare Reform, what’s next? Come to a You Fight; We Fight Kick-Off Meeting in your neighborhood to find out. As Joe Biden would tell you, Neighborhood Teams are a BFD! We are making history, making friends for life and having a fabulous time - please join us.
New Volunteer Orientation & Recruitment Call Party – South Fort Collins
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 6, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Wild Boar Coffee Shop, 1510 S College Ave, Fort Collins
RSVP: Holly Young 970 391-1180
Volunteer Recruitment Call Party – North Fort Collins
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 7th; 5:30-8:30 pm (Potluck)
Location: 827 Blondel St #101; Fort Collins
RSVP: Suzanne & David Trask 970 237-1549
You Fight; We Fight Kickoff Meeting – North Fort Collins
Date & Time: Saturday, April 10th: 9:00 am - Noon (Breakfast)
Location: 325-A Sundance Cir N; Fort Collins, CO 80524
RSVP: Kathryn Barrett 714 317-3039
You Fight; We Fight Kickoff Meeting – South Fort Collins
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 13th; 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Wild Boar Coffee Shop; 1510 S College Ave; Fort Collins
RSVP: Holly Young 970 391-1180
You Fight; We Fight Kickoff Meeting – Loveland
Contact: Deb Curley for Meeting Location, 970 461-2644

Larimer County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting (All are Welcome!)
Date & Time: Third Thursdays, 6:30 pm social, Meeting at 7:00 pm
Location:  April only: Estes Park
Contact: Anne Wilseck for more information anneeliz73@gmail.com

Democratic Breakfast Forum: Fort Collins
Date & Time: First Wednesdays at 7:45 am
Location: Columbine Cafe & Bakery, NW corner of Drake and Worthington, Fort Collins.
Contact & RSVP A Week Ahead: Lou Anderson, 224-5018, or email: larimerdembreakfastforum@gmail.com

Larimer County Jane Jefferson Democratic Club
The Larimer County Jane Jefferson Democratic Club is going to be moving around this year! We are going to try some new activities and locations: breakfast, lunch, happy hour; Loveland, Fort Collins. Check the newsletter often and please join us!
Date & Time: First Saturday of each month. 9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: April: Catalyst Coffee, 3501 South Shields Street; Fort Collins
Contact: c.j.quigley@comcast.net for reservations or more info.

Democratic Business Coalition: Fort Collins
Monthly Luncheon.
Date & Time: Second Tuesday of each month. 12:00 noon, Guest presentation. Doors open at 11:30 am to socialize and start lunch.
Location: Home State Bank, 303 East Mountain, Fort Collins.
Contact: M.L. Johnson, 482-4979 or mjohnson@lamar.colostate.edu for reservations and to order catered lunch.

Larimer Democrats Southern Breakfast: Loveland
Date & Time: Third Fridays, 7:00 - 8:00 am
Location: Schmidt’s Bakery & Delicatessen, 808 14th St SW
Cost: $15, including tip & a donation back to the LCDP
Contact & RSVP: LCDP South Office 970-461-5779, or email Ralph Trenary at trenaryr3@msn.com

If you have items to submit, PLEASE READ!
Due to the length of the newsletter, we are limiting the body of most items to 75 words (not including title and “date & time, location, contact” type information). If your submission is longer, it will be cut. We suggest including a link for additional information. Our deadline for newsletter items is Sunday at 5:00 pm for publishing by e-mail on Tuesday mornings. To be effective, send us your notices at least a week early, so that they can appear twice. This will give potential attendees time to put your events on their calendars. We would like to include House District meetings, committee meetings, neighborhood coffees or picnics, etc. Such notices may increase your attendance. Please send newsletter items to anneeliz73@gmail.com and adambowen@frii.com. Thank you.