🎄 SHAWANO COUNTY DEMS CHRISTMAS PARTY 🎄

Shawano Civic Center — 225 S. Main St.
6:00–8:00 PM

Join us for an evening of great company, holiday cheer, and inspiring conversations!

Bring your favorite appetizer or dessert to share. We’re excited to welcome an amazing group of guests:

• Francesca Hong — Gubernatorial Candidate

• Gillian Battino — State Senate Candidate (29th District)

• Benjamin Hable — Assembly Candidate (87th District)

• Alexandra Tempus — Feature Editor, The Progressive Magazine

Each guest will share a bit about their work, their mission, and what drives them.

Gift Exchange:
If you’d like to join in, bring a new or white-elephant style gift valued at $10–15 and mark it Male or Female.

Supporting SAM25:
SAM25 is currently in need of socks and underwear for those they serve. If you’re able, please consider bringing a donation to help our neighbors in need.

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!

Candidates Needed for Public Office!

Are you passionate about your community? Ever thought about running for local office—or know someone who should?

Candidates needed for school boards positions and the County Board of Supervisors. In the City of Shawano the Mayor and Alterperson for District 2 (Wards 3&4), Alterperson for District 4 (Wards 7&8) and Alterperson for District 6 (Wards 11&12 ) will be on the ballot.

Join us Wednesday at 6:00 PM at the Shawano Civic Center to learn what it takes to become a candidate and make a difference in your community.

Learn the steps to run
Ask questions
Get inspired to lead

Your voice matters. Let’s build a better Shawano together!

Shawano Civic Center
6:00 PM

Hear from Indivisible leaders in Southern Oconto and Marinette Counties as they share their missions and goals for future grassroots action. Mimi Germer (Oconto) and Andy Rich (Marinette) will explain the vision behind the Indivisible movement and its ongoing efforts.
Additionally, Jane Benson from the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition will present a slide presentation outlining the organization’s work toward establishing a permanent fair-maps solution in Wisconsin.

📅 Monday, October 27
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Shawano Civic Center

DEMOCRACY REQUIRES COURAGE!

Saturday, October 18th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Meet at Franklin Park, Shawano

We’ll march together to the Shawano Courthouse, where speakers will take the stage.

Bring your signs, bring your voice, and bring your energy. Our freedoms are under attack—let’s show the world we will not accept a king in this country.

Together, our collective power cannot be ignored.
Join us and be part of history—the largest protest Shawano has ever seen!

Join us as Jake Williams, Chair of the Young Democrats of Wisconsin, shares insights into the organization’s goals for increasing voter engagement among ages 18–40 and the events planned for 2026. To support local non-profits, we encourage attendees to bring small bottles of dish soap, hand soap, or hand sanitizer for donation to Safe Haven.

📅 Wednesday, October 15
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Shawano Civic Center
💻 Zoom Option: https://zoom.us/j/6228488386?pwd=HuuvjqBOdsqgU2UHXst1K8Ca4qyaWH.1

Going to the NO KINGS rally? Join us for sign making too! We'll have food and materials for included. Make connections and hear from our guest speaker, the leader of the Young Dems of WI at 7pm.

📢 Monthly Rally & Listening Session

Join us on Monday, September 29 for our monthly rally at the corners of Main & Green Bay Streets in Shawano from 5:30–6:30 pm. Bring your own signs or borrow one of ours!

This month, we’re encouraging positive messages that reflect what Democrats believe in—whether it’s fairness, quality education, or opportunity for all. 💙

Afterward, head over to the Civic Center for refreshments at 6:30 pm, followed by a Listening & Learning Session with veteran Dave King at 7:00 pm. Dave will share his experiences and talk about the impact of losing veteran benefits.

Let’s come together, raise our voices, and listen to stories that matter.

📢 Rally & Listening Session

Join us on Monday, September 29 for our monthly rally at the corners of Main & Green Bay Streets in Shawano from 5:30–6:30 pm. Bring your own signs or borrow one of ours!

This month, we’re encouraging positive messages that reflect what Democrats believe in—whether it’s fairness, quality education, or opportunity for all. 💙

Afterward, head over to the Civic Center for refreshments at 6:30 pm, followed by a Listening & Learning Session with veteran Dave King at 7:00 pm. Dave will share his experiences and talk about the impact of losing veteran benefits.

Let’s come together, raise our voices, and listen to stories that matter.

🍽️ Shawano County Dinner Gathering

We’re excited to get better acquainted with our western Shawano County Democrats! Join us for dinner on Thursday, September 25 at 5:30 pm at Chet & Emil's in Birnamwood.

It’s chicken special night 🐔—a perfect time to share a meal, good conversation, and community. We’d love to see you there!

📣 We’ll be tabling at this popular event on Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 am–3:00 pm!

Stop by to grab your No Kings button if you don’t already have one. Weather permitting, kids can join in on a fun round of Pin the Tail on the Donkey 🎯 with prizes up for grabs.

🙌 Extra hands are always welcome—let us know if you’re available to help out!

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