Olmsted DFLers and friends,
Here is your ‘Activism Roundup’ for the week of July 21st - July 27th, which will direct you towards upcoming ways to get involved in actions organized by local DFL volunteers and by other organizations that share our commitment to a strong democracy and to ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in our communities.
This week, the DFL will be at the Olmsted County Fair from Tuesday - Sunday. Stop by and say hello - or better yet, sign up to help us at the booth!
See something we missed? Please email us at olmsted2024dfl@gmail.com so that we can update the Roundup with your event!
Coming up this week (July 21st - July 27th):
Indivisible: New Member Orientation
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Monday, July 21st
Location: Peace United Church, 1503 2nd Ave NE, Rochester, MN
Sponsor: Indivisible 507
Details: New members are invited to join an orientation session to find out more about the group and ways to get involved.
Sign-up/questions: https://indivisible507.org
Time: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday, July 22nd - Saturday, July 26, and 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday, July 27th
Location: Fairgrounds, Upper Level of Floral Hall (Building 31)
Sponsor: The DFLs of Olmsted County
Details: The Olmsted County Fair is one of our biggest opportunities to connect with voters and a great way for you to show your support for the DFL. The fair runs all week and is a wonderful place to gather in community. Stop by our booth in upper level of Floral Hall - Building 31.
We are looking for volunteers at our booth, click on the link below and sign-up.
We'll see you at the Fair!
Sign-up/questions: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A4A82AA4FCC52-49500120-2024#/
DFL at the Olmsted County Fair
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday July 22nd
Location: DFL Offices, 1500 1st Ave NE, Suite A, Rochester
Sponsor: The DFLs of Olmsted County
Details: Join the Olmsted DFLs for our letter-writing and issues-training workshops. The purpose of these workshops is to familiarize participants with current topics affecting the local community as well as the most effective ways to respond. These are informal, drop-in events and will take about 15-30 min of your time. Come by the office anytime between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Tuesdays to take part in the workshop and leave empowered to support the causes that matter most to you!
If you know which topics you wish to write about ahead of time, please drop us an email so we can be best prepared to help you (rochester.dfl.outreach@gmail.com).
Sign-up/questions: https://www.mobilize.us/dfl/event/782389/ | Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FWmWUgREE/
Letter Writing and Issues Training Workshop
Rally for Democracy
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, July 23rd
Location: Chatfield City Park, 315 Main St (at the stoplight, *Note if coming from the North, Hwy52 detours at 1-90)
Sponsor: Fillmore County DFL
Details: Join us for a Rural Rally for Democracy and show your support for DFL values! This is a great opportunity to come together with fellow community members and show our community that we believe in democracy. Bring your energy, your signs, and your friends as we show up against the radical Republican agenda!
Event will be held rain or shine.
Please bring a non-perishable donation for the Chatfield Food Bank.
Sign up/Questions: Mobilize link: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/793753/ | Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1JRoNXTZmv/
Please let us know if we are missing relevant local/national events so that we can include them. Reply to this email or email us at olmsted2024dfl@gmail.com. You can also follow and connect with us on social media, where we and other DFLers announce upcoming events:
DFL in Olmsted County Facebook (public)
DFL in Olmsted County Facebook (private group)
Olmsted 20/24 DFL Bluesky (public)
Olmsted 20/24 Instagram (public)
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There hasn't been a threat to our democracy and national welfare so significant in our lifetime. Please get involved somewhere, somehow, and encourage a friend to join you. If you don't have sweat equity to donate, financial support of the local DFL units and/or other volunteer organizations will be put to good use!