Monthly Meeting: February 2024
2024-02-01 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Chagrin Falls Library. Speakers and agenda to be announced.

Monthly Meeting: March 2024
2024-03-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library.
Special guest speakers: Kathleen McGorray and Laura Pulliam from Moms Demand Action talk about their organization’s work in the the fight for gun safety laws and present a legislative update on this important issue.Also! During the meeting, we’ll be handwriting postcards to thousands of likely Democratic households as we work to expand our base, recruit new volunteers and work toward meeting our goal of 70% of the vote in our club area this fall.

Monthly Meeting: April 2024
2024-04-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library. Speakers and agenda to be announced.

Monthly Meeting: May 2024
2024-05-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library. Speakers and agenda to be announced.

Monthly Meeting: June 2024
2024-06-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library. This month’s meeting will feature a panel discussion hosted by Sharon Rotblatt, “How to be a good ally to the LGBTQ+ community.” Panelists will include Anne Anderson and Donna Lawrence representing Mama Bears; Diane Bohlen board member of PFLAG Cleveland; Kat Scaglione board member of Geauga SOGI Support Network; Ken Schneck editor of The Buckeye Flame; and Robert Schleper educator and Chagrin Falls School Board member and candidate for Cuyahoga County Council. PLEASE RSVP to help us anticipate attendance and prepare seating.

Monthly Meeting: July 2024
2024-07-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the CHAGRIN FALLS Library. (Normal meeting location at Orange Library moved due to space conflicts). Speakers and agenda to be announced.

Monthly Meeting: August 2024
2024-08-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, August 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the CHAGRIN FALLS Library. (Normal meeting location at Orange Library moved due to space conflicts). Speakers and agenda to be announced.

Monthly Meeting: September 2024
2024-09-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library. Speakers and agenda to be announced.

Monthly Meeting
2024-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Monday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library. We will be writing postcards to seal the deal with persuadable voters. THIS MEETING IS REPLACING THE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 MEETING which was to occur over Rosh Hashanah.

November 2024 Meeting
2024-11-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for a special monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Monday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library. We’ll be recapping the 2024 election and discussing next steps to save democracy.

December 2024 Meeting
2024-12-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library. This is a reschedule of the Dec. 5 date.

January 2025 Meeting
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Library. Weeks before the inauguration, we’ll be outlining action steps to save democracy. (Original date of Jan. 2 has been changed)

With just weeks until mass deportations begin—including the likely rounding up of American citizens—the future is looking scary for immigrant workers and families. In our region of Ohio, immigrants are an essential part of the fabric of the community and the economy. One organization, HOLA—Hispanas Organizadas de Lake y Ashtabula (Hispanic Women’s League of Lake and Ashtabula Counties)—has been working for almost 30 years to support newly arrived immigrants and advocate for the rights of Latinos and immigrants.
Please join us on Thursday as Veronica Isabel Dahlberg, Executive Director and President of HOLA, speaks to us about her organization and how we can all support immigrants in our community. Read more about Veronica—who was recently induced into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame on HOLA’s website.
In addition to our speaker, we’ll spend a few minutes outlining next steps for our club and committees. Please bring a friend and join us as we prepare to stand strong and united the next four years.

Government Watch Committee
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for the first meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats Government Watch Committee. We’ll be developing a plan to monitor developments across all levels of government—from Washington D.C. to the village councils and school boards. And, we’ll discuss candidate recruitment and support for the 2025 elections. Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 25 from 6:30-8pm at the Chagrin Falls Library (not Orange Library)—100 E Orange St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022—in the lower level meeting room. If you’d like to join this NEW COMMITTEE, please email Anthony Fossaceca at info@chagringatewaydems.com

March 2025 Meeting
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for our next club meeting, Thursday, March 6 at 6:30pm at the Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike. Enjoy a robust presentation on the happenings at the Statehouse in Columbus with Democratic State Senator Kent Smith. Smith’s presentation will be followed by a Q&A with our own State Representatives Juanita Brent and Phil Robinson. RSVP for the meeting.

Running for Office
2025-03-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us for a Zoom presentation and conversation: Running for Office: What You Need to Know – Sunday, March 9 at 7pm — please register in advance for this meeting
If you or a friend have been thinking about running for local office this year—for council, school board, or something else—join us for a 90-minute conversation about what’s actually involved in running for office. We’ll discuss the details you must consider before throwing your hat into the ring—including registration deadlines, voter contact, writing a campaign plan, fundraising and the hard truths you need to know before deciding if this is the right fit. We need candidates in every corner of our club area. Are you a good fit? Spouses, partners, family and friends are welcome on this call.

Events Committee
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Orange Village Hall – Woodell Room, 4600 Lander Rd., Orange, OH, 44022, United States
The Events Committee of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats will meet Thursday, March 13 from 6-8pm at the Orange Village Hall, Woodell Room. Committee Co-Chairs Mary Kay DeGrandis and Fran Dryer will lead a conversation and brainstorming about large events (picnic and rally in the valley), small events (candidate coffee), information tours (board of elections), meeting speakers and other ideas ranging from a book club to progressive movie nights. All ideas welcome and considered.

April 2025 Meeting
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, April 3 at 6:30pm at Orange Library. This month, we focus on education and funding cuts proposed at the state level. Speakers will include Dan Heintz of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Schools and Kathryn Garvey, a former member of the Chagrin Falls School Board. Others being added to this panel. Registration is not required, but will help us plan seating arrangements.

Protest Posters and Pizza
2025-04-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Orange Village Hall – Woodell Room, 4600 Lander Rd., Orange, OH, 44022, United States
Join the Chagrin Gateway Democrats on Thursday April 17 at 6pm at Orange Village Hall where we will be making protest signs for the April 19th rally and protest at Morgan Park. We will have some supplies, but you can certainly bring your own. Please RSVP here!

May 2025 Meeting
2025-05-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, May 1 at 6:30pm. Speakers and agenda to be announced.

Government Watch Committee
2025-05-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Thursday, May 15 – 6:30pm – Chagrin Falls Library (lower level) – 100 E Orange St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. Don’t miss the second meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats Government Watch Committee. The committee focus is monitoring legislative, executive and judicial activity at all levels including federal, state, county, and local. An additional component will involve organizing to assist and/or recruit candidates up and down the ballot—particularly in this year’s local elections. Committee roles and responsibilities will be divided up at the meeting—because, let’s face it, there’s too much going on right now for anyone to focus on.
If you’d like to be involved—even if you can’t attend the meeting on May 15–please add your name to the list by emailing anthony@chagringatewaydems.com.

June 2025 Meeting
2025-06-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for our next club meeting: Thursday, June 5 at 6:30pm at the Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike. The Chagrin Gateway Democrats are proud to welcome a special guest from across the state—Shelby County Democratic Party Chair Chris Gibbs
Gibbs is an Ohio farmer. From 2008 to 2015, he served as Chairman of the Shelby County REPUBLICAN PARTY. In 2023, he was elected as a chair again…but this time as the Chair of the Shelby County DEMOCRATIC PARTY. His story is the story of the possible. Read more about Gibbs in the New York Times.

July 2025 Meeting
2025-07-10 18:15 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, July 10 at 6:15pm.
Join us on JULY 10 (we’re moving our monthly meeting back one week from the first Thursday to the second Thursday) as we screen HBO Documentary Film, The Dark Money Game: Ohio Confidential.
The Dark Money Game is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney. The film investigates how an untraceable web of money from wealthy individuals and corporations flows through nonprofits and super PACs to support candidates and influence political movements.
When a powerful political lobbyist is found shot to death, his apparent suicide highlights a bizarre turn in Ohio’s largest public corruption case, unraveling a conspiracy involving a secret $61 million slush fund.
Bring a few friends and join us as we quickly cover club business at 6:15, update everyone on our next actions and events, and jump into the film at 6:30. Light snacks will be provided.

August 2025 Meeting
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, August 7 at 6:30pm. Speakers and agenda to be announced.

September 2025 Meeting
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday September 4 at 6:30pm. Speakers and agenda to be announced.

October 2025 Meeting
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday October 9 at 6:30pm. Speakers and agenda to be announced.

December 2025 Meeting
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, December 4 at 6:30pm at the Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124. Special guest will be David Brock, Chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. He’ll be discussing the 2025 election results and look ahead to what the county has planned for 2026. RSVP for the meeting to help us plan use of the space.

January 2026 Meeting
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, January 8 at 6:30pm at the Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124. RSVP for the meeting to help us plan use of the space.

February 2026 Meeting
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for our monthly meeting as we are joined by Rebecca Gorski, Political Director for the North Shore AFL-CIO. Thursday, February 5 at 6:30pm at the Orange Branch Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH 44124. RSVP for the meeting to help us plan use of the space.
Rebecca joined North Shore AFL-CIO as Political Director in 2025, fighting every day for working people throughout Greater Cleveland. Rebecca brings experience managing and advising political campaigns, field organizing, candidate recruitment, and legislative advocacy. She is a member of OPEIU Local 1794 and former member of UFCW Local 75 and SEIU District 1199.

Voter Engagement Committee
2026-02-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for the Chagrin Gateway Democrats Voter Engagement Committee, Monday, February 16 at 6:30pm at the Chagrin Falls Library (not the Orange Library) at 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, 44022. RSVP Today.
In person attendance is preferred. If you cannot attend in person, a virtual option exists via Zoom, but registration is required.

An Evening with Dr. Amy Acton
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 North Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join the Chagrin Gateway Democrats for an evening with special guest, Dr. Amy Acton, Thursday, February 19 at 7pm at Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls, 44022. Please RSVP. Registration does not guarantee a spot, but helps us better plan for audience size. Doors open at 6:15pm.
