Pre-election rally Tuesday, October 21, 6:45pm

MRAYD is co-sponsoring a 2008 Election Rally hosted by the Richmond Crusade for Voters. Hear from great speakers and meet with community leaders and activists from across the Richmond area—I hope you can join us!

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 21, 6:45pm
Location: Paradise Lounge, 112 North 5th Street (next door to the Richmond Free Press Building).

Vice Presidential debate watch party 10/2

Thursday Oct. 2 starting at 8:30pm
MRAYD will be co-hosting a watch party for the debate between Sen. Joe Biden and Gov. Sarah Palin at Baja Bean with VCU Young Democrats. The party starts at 8:30, debate begins at 9. There will also be voter registration and campaign materials. Hope you can join us for an exciting evening!

Special message in the 7th District!

A large part of the Metro Richmond area is in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, including parts of Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico, and all of Hanover County. The Hanover Democratic Committee has posted a special announcement that you can watch here. See how you can help turn the 7th District blue!

Democratic National Convention watch parties!

The Democratic National Convention will be in session this week:

Tuesday Aug. 26: Speeches by Hillary Clinton and the DNC Keynote Speaker, former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner
Party at Baja Bean, 1520 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
Co-hosted by:
Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats
VCU Young Democrats
(Warner Senate Campaign reps will be present)

Wednesday Aug. 27: Speeches by President Bill Clinton and the Vice Presidential Candidate, Joe Biden

Thursday Aug. 28: Barack Obama’s Nomination Acceptance Speech
Party at VCU Commons Underground, 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284
Co-Hosted by:
Students for Obama at VCU
VCU Young Democrats
Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats
(Obama state staffers will be present)

Find more parties here:
http://my.barackobama.com/convwatchparty
http://www.markwarner2008.com/events/conventionparties
http://www.vademocrats.org/events

Monthly MRAYD meeting at Baja Bean 7pm TUESDAY, Aug 12

Tuesday, August 12:
Monthly meeting of the Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats
Come see fellow MRAYDs and hear about ways to turn Virginia blue this year!
We will be joined by candidates and campaign representatives.
7pm, Baja Bean Restaurant, 1520 W Main St, Richmond, VA

July 16: Young Democrats July Unity Social in Richmond

Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 7pm - 10pm

The Camel

1621 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220

The Young Democrats July Unity Social will begin our efforts by combining troops in the common goal of working for coordinated campaign here in Virginia to help turn Virginia Blue. This will be a great opportunity to meet other young voters involved in the political process and discuss ideas to enforce our impact in surrounding communities. We look forward to meeting everyone and engaging on a great journey through November!

Come meet and greet members of:

Metro Richmond Area Young Democrats

Virginia Commonwealth University Students for Barack Obama

Virginia Commonwealth University Young Democrats

University of Richmond Students for Barack Obama

This is a FREE event to attend and enjoy the social atmosphere of The Camel —please come individually prepared to purchase awesome food and drinks.

Mark your calendars for July 16th!

PARTY AT TOAD'S PLACE WITH THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIRGINIA: THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 6:30pm-11:30pm

Please join the Democratic Party of Virginia Thursday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. as DJ Williams Projekt Rocks the Party at Toad's Place of Richmond!

6:30pm - Patio Reception and BioRitmo. Chef Mike will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers.

8:00pm - DJ Williams Projekt hits the stage

Suggested Donation: $20

Suggested Student Donation: $10 (Bring your student ID)

All proceeds benefit the Democratic Party of Virginia’s “Change Can't Wait” program.

RSVP to Lincoln Saunders at lincoln@vademocrats.org or purchase tickets here: https://secure.vademocrats.org/page/contribute/toadsplace