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

Will Rogers Gala Dinner: Saturday, Feb. 25

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The New Obama for American Campaign Office in El Paso County is Now Open! The new Obama for American campaign office in El Paso County recently opened at 24 E. Rio Grande, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Our Grand Opening is Saturday, February 18.

Stop by Monday-Thursday from 5 pm – 8 pm or Saturday from 10:30 am -1:30 pm and meet the new Region Field Director for El Paso County, Justin Steele! Justin just moved to Colorado Springs from California and is excited to learn what issues are important to you this election year! 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 don’t like making phone calls, come and input data. There is a job for everyone! Like us on Facebook and stay up-to-date with the latest campaign events!

If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact us!

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>

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 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.

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.com

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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

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

Democratic Caucuses are on Tuesday, March 6 7 – 9 pm.

We will be sending out an announcement about our special guest speaker at this year’s dinner tomorrow. Watch for it!

The El Paso County Democratic Party’s Annual Will Rogers Gala is coming up soon – Saturday, Feb. 25. Tickets are still available: Purchase Tickets

We still have advertising space available in the event program. Show your support of the party and your community by purchasing your ad. Contact info@peakdems.org for ad specs and cost.

Donations of silent auction items are still being accepted: event tickets, service gift certificates, art work and more are needed. Please drop off at the Dem office or email info@peakdems.org for more information.

This year’s gala is going to be the best yet. Don’t miss a great evening. Rich Tosches will be our master of ceremonies and our special guest speaker will be announced soon.

This is a very busy time of year to be a Democrat and it is a lot of fun. So get involved, volunteer some time, attend your caucus and don’t forget the gala.

The El Paso County Democratic Party’s Annual Will Rogers Gala is coming up soon – Saturday, February 25. Tickets are still available: Purchase Tickets

We still have advertising space available in the event program. Show your support of the party and your community by purchasing your ad. Contact info@peakdems.org or ad specs and cost.

Donations of silent auction items are still being accepted: event tickets, service gift certificates, art work and more are needed. Please drop off at the Dem office or email info@peakdems.org for more information.

This year’s gala is going to be the best yet. Don’t miss a great evening. Rich Tosches will be our master of ceremonies and our special guest speaker will be announced soon.

This is a very busy time of year to be a Democrat and it is a lot of fun. So get involved, volunteer some time, attend your caucus and don’t forget the gala.

The Caucuses and County Assembly cost money. I have heard that there is another party that charges delegates to go to the County Assembly. We do not and it is important to us that we keep this process free and open to voters. Please donate to help us defray these costs.