El Paso County Democratic Party

Peak Dems First Annual Will Rogers Dinner and Gala

Join us on Saturday, February 25 at 5 pm for the First Annual Will Rogers Dinner and Gala (formally the St. Patrick’s Day Gala) at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. What an amazing evening is planned! Rich Tosches of the Colorado Springs Independent will be the Master of Ceremonies and Lt. Governor Joe Garcia will be providing a special welcome. There will be: a silent and live auction; an outstanding menu; fabulous entertainment; as well as extraordinary guest speakers! You don’t want to miss this year’s dinner!

Dress: Western Elegant -(boots, bolas, and bowties encouraged, but optional)

Tickets are $90 per person. Call 473-7813 or click here: Peak Dems First Annual Will Rogers Dinner and Gala

Host Committee

Honorary Chair Susan Daggett

Event Sponsors: Kevan & Bridget Worley, Kathleen & Rick Ricker, Chuck & MaryLou Murphy, as well as Al Metzger & Esther Beynon

February 2012 Democratic Events

Feb 4 10 am – noon Rep. Pete Lee’s town hall on the 2012 Legislative Preview at 1785 S. 8th St., Suite 100

Feb 7 6 pm Fountain Valley Dems at the Fountain Valley Senior Center, Program: Update on Precinct and Reapportionment Changes

Feb 25 5 pm Will Rogers Gala Dinner at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd.

The Obama Campaign of El Paso County is continuing to build momentum and recruit volunteers. We will be making phone calls every day at the Obama HQ, 24 E. Rio Grande, Colorado Springs 80903 from 9 am – 8:30 pm. Don’t worry if you can’t stay the whole day; stay as long as you can.

To sign up for any of the events listed above or to find out about even more events taking place in your neighborhood, please go to
www.barackobama.com www.barackobama.com and click on “Volunteer” and then “Find an Event.”

If you have any questions, please contact the Field Organizer for El Paso County, Sarah Wannemacher at 719-423-0420 or
swannemacher@ofacolorado.com

Caucus Training Sessions

Space is limited at each location. Please call 719-473-8713 to RSVP for the session you would like to attend.

February 2012 Community Events

The Colorado Springs Branch NAACP, Colorado Springs ACLU, Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Springs Diversity Forum, Penrose Cancer Center ANGEL Network and Christ Temple Community Church are co-sponsors of NAACP Night at the Theatreworks production of August Wilson’s “Joe Turner’s Come and Gone,” at 7:30 pm on Friday Feb. 3, at the Bon Vivant Theater at UCCS. Tickets available online only at

www.theatreworkscs.org are discounted from $30 to $20 by using the promo code NAACP. Community Talk Back with the actors and director Clinton Turner Davis follows the show.

The Cheyenne Village 2nd Annual Roast will be held on Saturday, February 4 at 6 pm at the Antlers Hilton. Chuck Murphy is being honored and “roasted” for a benefit for Cheyenne Village, a great organization that provides services for adults with developmental disabilities.

Gov. Hickenlooper is the keynote speaker. Kathleen Ricker is putting a table together of Democratic supporters. Tickets are $150.00 each.

If you are interested in attending this very special event please contact Kathleen at ksricker@gmail.com.

In celebration of our 20th anniversary, Citizens Project will also honor Sharon Berthrong with a special Legacy Award and the Gay & Lesbian Fund for Colorado with a Divine Organization Award, making this a must-attend celebration!

What: Citizens Project’s eighth annual Divine Award Celebration, an event that honors an individual in the Pikes Peak region who has worked tirelessly to create a vibrant democracy in which equal rights are protected and differences are respected.

This year’s recipient is Rosemary Harris Lytle: Communications Director for the ACLU of Colorado, journalist, community activist, and President of the local NAACP. Previous recipients include: Mary Lou Makepeace, Dr. Jim White, Pam Jones and Juliet Draper (shared award), Lorne Kramer, Richard Skorman, John Weiss, and Mary Ellen McNally.

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League of Women Voters

Join us in celebrating our sixth annual Making Democracy Work” Award on Thursday, February 16, 2012 from 5 to 7 pm at 920 North Cascade Avenue. There will be wine, hors d’oeuvres, and presentation of award. Send a check for $25.00 per person payable to LWVPPR

c/o LWVPPR
P.O. Box 7888
Colorado Springs, CO 80933

Please RSVP by Friday, February 10, 2012 to (719)473-7083 or to lwvppr@gmail.coml

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You are invited to meet Regent Steve Ludwig who is running again for the position of Regent of CU (at-large). The fact that he graduated from UCCS puts him in a unique position to understand our culture and needs, our history and aspirations. He needs our support both in terms of votes–so spread the word, and money–any amount would be welcomed.

Date: Tuesday, February 21
Time: 6:00 pm;
Location: home of Raphi Sassower 31 W. Cimarron St. (above the Warehouse Restaurant).
RSVP: rsassower@gmail.com

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An Evening with Social Progressives: Funny Songs about Ignorance, War and Greed featuring Roy Zimmerman (direct from San Francisco’s Underground) will be held on February 22, 2012 at Stargazers Theatre. Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm $15 Donation 

Purchase tickets at: www.theliberalstore.com

March 2012 Community Events

You are invited to join us for 2012 International Women’s Day Celebration Advocating for Legislative and Attitude Change

Pioneer Museum
215 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Thursday – March 8, 2012 – 6:15pm – 8:30pm

6:00 – Free Parking in Downtown Colorado Springs
6:15 – Catered Reception by Blue Sage
7:00 – Program in Division 1 Court Room

Caucus Locations

Click on the blue type to see the caucus locations ordered by precinct number Caucus Locations by Precinct Number

Caucus Information

Caucus locations are finalized and available on our website and the county website. You will need to know your precinct number which will be on the new voter registration number you at GoVoteColorado

If you would like to learn more about the caucus process there is a series of videos on YouTube: Colorado Caucus Training

Caucus season is heating up and we need volunteers. We are looking for volunteers for the following:

Mon – Thurs: day shifts available starting Monday, Feb. 6 to make copies, stuff caucus packets and call voters

Caucus Day & Evening – Tuesday, March 6

Post-Caucus Processing: Data verification and input. Starting 9 am Wednesday, March 7 until finished

Assembly Prep: Starting Monday, March 12 Packets, pre-registration, calls

Assembly Day: Saturday, March 24 Registration and more

Post Assembly: Starting Monday, March 26 data verification and input.

Email us info@peakdems.org with the dates and times you are available and we will get you on the schedule and send you reminders. Or call the office for more information 719-473-8713.