TDWJC August Meeting
We will be collecting paper goods to donate to the Crisis Center.
Saturday, August 17
3 – 4:30 PM
Antonio's Mexican Restaurant
344 SW Wilshire Blvd., Suite K
Burleson, Texas 76028
Speaker: Our guest speaker at our August meeting will be Brooke Vaughn with the Johnson County Family Crisis Center.
TDWJC T-shirts: Order at Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/texas-democratic-women-of-johnson-county/
Taco Tuesday!
Hosted by Isom's Morning Coffee
Tuesday, August 20
11:30 AM
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
125 East Renfro
Burleson, Texas 76028
Don't miss a chance to hang out with the Fact Based Left-Wing Mob. IMC's Taco Tuesday is the weekly meeting of regional Democrats to exchange news and views over tacos and (optional) margaritas. Come on over and pull up a chair! There's always room for one more.
Drinking Liberally
Friday, August 23
6:30 PM
Villa Dianna Italian Restaurant
2475 E Renfro St.
Burleson, Texas 76028
Tired of sitting at home screaming at the TV? Then you need to attend Drinking Liberally. This monthly get-together is a chance for Democrats from Johnson County and around the region to share news and views. Great food and great people. BYOB or enjoy your favorite nonalcoholic beverage. Wear your Democratic and Progressive shirts and buttons! We'll see you there.
Hosted by the
Johnson County Democratic Party
TCDWC Suffrage Afternoon Tea
Hosted by Tarrant County Democratic Woman's Club
Saturday, August 24
2 – 4 PM
The Oaks Event Center
13765 Southern Oaks Dr.
Burleson, Texas 76028
Tickets $40; catered by The Gardens Restaurant, bar service available
100 years later, we're still marching. In 1919 Texas ratified the 19th Amendment, which became part of the U.S. Bill of Rights in 1920. While white women of means gained the vote, decades would pass before women of all racial and economic backgrounds were guaranteed this right. Join us in recognizing the ongoing struggle for voting rights by celebrating its first major victory in Texas. With your support we can help elect more Democratic Women in 2020—helping to uphold the amendment's promise from a century ago.
Raise Hell! The Life and Times of Molly Ivins
Dates and Times:
September 6 - 4:00pm
September 6 - 8:00pm
September 7 - 5:00pm
September 8 - 12:00pm
September 8 - 2:00pm
September 8 - 4:00pm
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
We are going to #RAISEHELL! Join us to see the film, RAISE HELL: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins. TDWJC will go as a group on Friday, September 6, to the 4 PM showing. "Raise Hell is a documentary about the celebrated national political columnist and Texan Molly Ivins, who used her razor-sharp wit to speak truth to power."
TDWJC Executive Board Meeting
Sunday, September 8
2 PM
Schlotzsky's
1216 W Henderson St.
Cleburne, Texas 76033
The TDWJC Executive Board normally meets in Cleburne on the first Sunday of each month at 2 PM. All chapter members are welcome to attend Board meetings. September meeting rescheduled for September 8 because of Labor Day Weekend.
Julie Oliver for Congress
Sunday, September 8
5:30 PM
Bill and Donelita's
1017 Hidden Lake Dr.
Burleson, Texas 76028
Join us for Julie's Organizing Kickoff Livestream Watch Party in Burleson, More details TBA.
Organizing Kickoff Livestream Watch Party
Monthly Social | Hosted by the Johnson County Democratic Party
Tuesday, September 10
6:30 PM
JN Long Cultural Arts Complex
425 Granbury St.
Cleburne, Texas 76033
Guest Speaker:
Ken Shetter
Mayor of Burleson
The Johnson County Democratic Party (JCDP) meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Dinner is a potluck, with a $10 per plate donation appreciated but not required. Come join us and learn how we're working to Turn Texas Blue!
Third Democratic Debates
Thursday, September 12
Friday, September 13
Time TBA
Viewing Locations TBA
The third debate of the Democratic presidential candidates will be hosted by ABC News on September 12 and 13 in Houston. TDWJC will again sponsor a Watch Party. Check back for details.
Chisholm Trail Stonewall Democrats
Saturday, September 14
5 PM
Asian Buffet
1437 W Henderson St.
Cleburne, Texas 76033
Chisholm Trail Stonewall Democrats of Johnson County (CTSDJC), an official chapter of the Texas Stonewall Democratic Caucus, invites all Democratic stakeholders in the LGBTQ+ Community from Bosque, Ellis, Erath, Hill, Hood, Johnson, Navarro, Parker, and Somervell Counties to the chapter's regular meetings on the second Saturday of each month.
Global Climate Strike — Fort Worth
Friday, September 20
9 AM – 4 PM
Fort Worth City Hall
200 Texas St.
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Register at https://actionnetwork.org/events/fort-worth-us-strike/
School strikers are calling on everyone: young people, parents, workers, and all concerned citizens to join massive climate strikes and a week of action starting on September 20. People all over the world will use their power to stop “business as usual” in the face of the climate emergency. We will join young people in the streets to demand an end to the age of fossil fuels and emergency action to avoid climate breakdown. Please register to get updates: https://actionnetwork.org/events/fort-worth-us-strike/
Garage Sale:
Cleburne — Antique Alley
September 20–22
Times TBA
Corner of FM 4 and County Road 314A
Cleburne, Texas 76031
For the next Antique Alley, make this multi-family garage sale your first stop! You'll find a variety of high-quality housewares and designer clothing, along with collectibles, tools, and sporting goods.
Monthly Social | Hosted by the Johnson County Democratic Party
Tuesday, October 8
6:30 PM
JN Long Cultural Arts Complex
425 Granbury St.
Cleburne, Texas 76033
Special Guest Speaker:
State Senator Royce West
Member of the Texas Senate representing the Dallas-based 23rd District.
Candidate for the United States Senate.
Join JCDP in October for a special dinner featuring Royce West and a Silent Auction, as well as BBQ, all the fixins', and delectable desserts! Individual tickets are $20. A table of 8 is $160. Western motif, casual dress.
The Johnson County Democratic Party (JCDP) meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Dinner is served. Come join us and learn how we're working to Turn Texas Blue!
ReInspire's Battle for the Golden Spike
Saturday, October 12
6 – 9 PM
Centennial High School
201 S Hurst Rd.
Burleson, Texas 76028
Rematch! In this charity basketball game, Mayor Ken Shetter will put his team of Burleson notables against Mayor Scott Cain's team of Cleburne luminaries and we'll see who gets to keep the trophy. There will also be other games, contests, and great raffle prizes, plus a VIP after-party in Burleson. The event page on Facebook will be updated with more details. Proceeds support ReInspire's work with abused and neglected youth and young adults.
The River and the Wall
Available on Demand
• Amazon Prime Video
• Google Play
• iTunes
• Vimeo
• Vudu
In The River and the Wall, directed by Texas native filmmaker Ben Masters, Ben and his crew navigate 1,200 miles of the border between the US and Mexico on horses, mountain bikes, and canoes. While partly an adventure tale, Ben's real purpose in The River and the Wall is to explore the wildlife across this complex and diverse terrain, and understand how it would be affected by Trump's proposed wall. The film provides a different layer to the debate raging from Washington, D.C., to McAllen and El Paso and beyond as Masters paddles, pedals, and rides his way through this issue.
TRACKING CAMPAIGN
FINANCE, FROM
INDIVIDUALS TO PACS
& CANDIDATES
Charting Texas Politics | Chris Tackett
Chris Tackett digs deeply into the corrosive effects of Dark Money in Texas Politics. His work is revealing how a few wealthy individuals are buying politicians and political races, gathering influence and power, and spending millions to advance their own self-serving agendas.
Learn about Chris and "The Project" at his site, Charting Texas Politics.
The issue of Dark Money buying politicians affects us all, no matter where we fall on the political spectrum. All are invited and urged to look at the data Chris has compiled and learn about this threat to democracy. Know where your Texas State Senator and Representative get their money. See who they really represent.
TDWJC General Meetings
Every 3rd Saturday
Gathering - 2:45 p.m.
Meeting & Program - 3:00 p.m.
(Those wishing to eat, please come a little early,
or stay after the meeting.)
Location
Antonio's Mexican Restaurant
(In the Party Room)
344 SW Wilshire Blvd, Ste K
Burleson, Texas 76028
