El Paso County Democratic Party

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! Our special guest will be Jim Hightower, national radio commentator, syndicated columnist, and author of Swim Against The Current: Even A Dead Fish Can Go With The Flow. 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!

Here are a few of our offerings:

Will Rogers Dinner & Gala
DC Deluxe
4 nights at spectacular Georgetown condo
Dinner at award-winning restaurant
Insider metro tour with car & driver
Perfect for 2 couples

Culture Vulture Getaway to NYC
4 nights at convenient uptown studio
Museum passes
Dinner at award-winning restaurant
2 people

Art & Safari – A Personal Introduction to South Africa
4 nights with Ranger Renee at “Savannah”
Guided nature walks & wildlife observation
Local gallery tours
Meet the people defining post-apartheid South Africa

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

Tickets are $90 per person. Call 473-8713 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

“I am not a member of any organized party. I am a democrat.” -Will Rogers

Caucus Location Lookup With Map

Colorado’s Democratic Caucuses will be held on Tuesday, March 6. There is now a way to look up your caucus location and check on your voter registration online. Enter only the last three digits of your new precinct number (listed on your new voter information card) Click here: El Paso County Democratic Caucus Locations with Map

February 2012 Democratic Events

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

M-Th 5 – 8 pm Obama phone banks at 24 E. Rio Grande
Sat Feb 18 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Grand Opening of Obama for American Campaign Office in El Paso County!

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.”

Justin Steele, Regional Field Director, El Paso County, 303-476-0523 or <a href=”mailto:jsteele@ofacolorado.com”>jsteele@ofacolorado.com</a>

Sarah Wannemacher, Field Organizer, El Paso County, 719-423-0420 or<a href=”mailto:swannemacher@ofacolorado.com”>swannemacher@ofacolorado.com</a>

Caucus Training Sessions

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

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.

February 2012 Community Events

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