Monthly Meeting: August 2024
2024-08-01 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, 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.

Coordinated Canvass
2024-08-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Chagrin Falls Outpost, 61 Olive St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for a coordinated canvass for Sherrod Brown, Kamala Harris and the entire Democratic ticket. To RSVP, please email info@chagringatewaydems.com. Sunday, August 4, 1PM at 61 Olive St., Chagrin Falls, 44022.

Coordinated Canvass
2024-08-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Chagrin Falls Outpost, 61 Olive St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for a coordinated canvass for Sherrod Brown, Kamala Harris and the entire Democratic ticket. To RSVP, please email info@chagringatewaydems.com. Sunday, August 25, 1PM at 61 Olive St., Chagrin Falls, 44022.

Team Phil Office Grand Opening
2024-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Solon Shopping Center, 33569 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH, 44139, United States
State Representative Phil Robinson cuts the ribbon on a coordinated field office with congressional candidate Matt Diemer, county council candidate Robert Schleper, state senate candidate Katie O’Neill and U.S. Senate – Solon Square Shopping Center, 33569 Aurora Rd., Solon

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.

Debate Watch Party
2024-09-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Near West Theatre, 6702 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44102, United States
Harnessing the excitement and hope we are feeling, the Cuyahoga Democrats are gathering for a one-of-a-kind Debate Night Watch Party fundraiser! join the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party at the Near West Theatre on Tuesday, September 10th at 8:00 pm for a live screening of the 2024 Presidential Debate. You won’t want to miss this special event, with pre-show trivia, free popcorn and refreshments, and of course commentary from our Party leadership.

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.

District 19 Canvass for Reproductive Rights
2024-10-06 12:00 - 14:30 | Team Phill Campaign Office, 33569 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH, United States
District 19 Canvass for Reproductive Rights with Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo, State Rep. Phil Robinson and Jessie Hill, national expert of reproductive rights law. Sunday, Oct. 6th 12:00PM. Team Phil Campaign Office – 33569 Aurora Rd., Solon. RSVP at bit.ly/TeamPhilOct6

Fundraiser: State Rep. Phil Robinson
2024-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | OH
Please join Kelly Goshe, Jackie Godic, Ursula Freundlich, Laura Kozminski-Vanderhart, Sara Salsbury, Ashley Fisher, Ali Schwartz, Missy McGinnes, and Lindsey Jezek for a fundraising reception in support of Rep. Phil Robinson with SPECIAL GUEST DR. AMY ACTON! RSVP here!

Fundraiser Gathering for Katie O'Neill
2024-10-13 11:30 - 14:30 | Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 North Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Fundraiser Gathering for State Senate candidate Katie O’Neill, Sunday, October 13, Chagrin Falls Twp. Hall. 83 North Main St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Roll to Victory for Robert Schleper
2024-10-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Pinstripes, 111 Park Ave., Orange Village, OH, 44122, United States
Roll to Victory for Robert Schleper, candidate for Cuyahoga County Council District 6. – Sunday, October 13 – 4-7pm, Pinstripes at Pinecrest (just off I-271), 111 Park Avenue, Orange Village 44122.
4-7 pm
Meet & Greet with pick-up games of Bocce, Appetizers and Soft Drinks (cash bar)
5-7 pm
Stay & Play – Claim Your Lane with a contribution of $1,500 or more.
Bring up to 7 friends/colleagues for a game of your choice: bocce or bowling—and pizza! You choose the court and time!
Please RSVP by Oct. 11 at bit.ly/roll4robert

Rally in the Valley 2024
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 North Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
Join your neighbors and friends and meet the Democratic candidates running for office up and down the ballot this November. At this event, you’ll get a chance to hear short remarks, ask good questions, get clear answers, enjoy light refreshments and more.
Doors open at 10am to give guests a chance to come early, gather materials from various campaigns, sip on hot coffee and find a good seat. Remarks and candidate appearances begin at 10:15 and continue until 12:30pm.
RSVP FOR RALLY IN THE VALLEY

Dem Slate Social
2024-10-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Broadview Brewing Company, 4001 Towpath Dr., Boradview Hts., OH, 44147, United States
Meet the full Democratic slate at this new GOTV event. Lots of campaign merchandise raffles, food trucks and refreshments, special guests and more! Sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and the Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus. $10 donation requested. RSVP today

Get Out the Vote 2024!
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Morgan Park, 30550 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124, United States
Saturday, November 2 – 10am – Noon – Morgan Park (Lander Circle) – 30550 Pinetree Rd., Pepper Pike 44124 – Join us, bring a friend, bring positive energy, and let’s get out the vote. “No knock” walk packs will be available starting at 10am until noon. Simply stop by, grab a snack and a water, and hit the streets. Maps, lists and door hangers are provided. RSVP HERE!

General Election 2024
2024-11-05 06:30 - 19:30 | Your Neighborhood
Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at 443vote.us

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.

County Council: Future Forum
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Mayfield Branch Library, 500 SOM Center Rd., Mayfield Village, OH, United States
Residents of County Council Districts 6 (Chagrin Falls, Bentleyville, Moreland Hills, Hunting Valley within our club area) and 11: Join the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party for the first Future Forum which will be part election debrief, part solution-seeking, and your chance to make sure your input is heard. The county party will be hosting these events in each County Council district. This is your chance to connect with our newly-sworn-in county councilperson, Robert Schleper. He’ll be joined by Councilperson Sunny Simon, who represents several east side communities, and county party chair Dave Brock.

Rally to Save Our Civil Service
2025-02-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building, 1240 East Ninth St, Cleveland, OH, 44199, United States
Rally to Save Our Civil Service – Thursday, February 20, 2025 11am-1pm
Anthony J. Celebrezze Federal Building – 1240 East Ninth St., Cleveland, OH 44199
Host Contact Info: Brian Pearson | 330-402-8411 | bpearson@clevelandaflcio.org
Federal workers proudly care for our veterans, send our Social Security checks, and keep our communities safe, and we’ll fight to protect them. Join us for a rally outside the Celebrezze Federal Building! AFGE NVP Arnold Scott and others will be in attendance. Nearest Parking Street parking available Willard Park Garage (0.1 mi) One Cleveland Center Garage (0.2 mi) Memorial Plaza Garage (0.3 mi) Huntington Park Garage (0.4 mi) Transportation SEIU District 1199 will provide bus transportation from the North Shore AFL-CIO headquarters to the Federal Building. North Shore AFL-CIO is located at 3250 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115

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

Ohio House Education Committee Hearing
2025-03-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-05 09:30 - 12:30 | Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
The Ohio House Education Committee hears testimony on education funding—Tuesday, March 4 from 2:15-5pm and Wednesday, March 5 from 9am-12:30pm at the Ohio Statehouse, Room 121. Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestream here.

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.

Tesla Protest
2025-03-15 12:30 - 14:00 | Tesla Motors, 5180 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst, OH, 44124, United States
Saturday, March 15 – 12:30-2pm – Join the Lyndhurst Democratic Club, Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Solon Democratic Club, South Euclid Democratic Club, Progress NEO, District 14 Voice, and NOT SO at the Tesla Dealership to peacefully express our dissatisfaction with Trump’s continuing support of Elon Musk and his actions dismantling necessary federal programs that Americans rely on.

A few ground rules: 1. Dress for the weather! Take a moment the night before to check the weather and prep your clothing! 2. Bring a sign! Please check the weather and prep your sign if it’s supposed to rain.3. Stay on the sidewalk and don’t block the entrance or exit. 4. Don’t park at the dealership.

The Fight for Our Future
2025-03-16 13:30 - 15:30 | Richmond Hts. Community Center, 27285 Highland Rd., Richmond Hts., OH, 44143, United States
Ohio Democratic Party Chair Liz Walters – Sunday, March 16 – 1:30-3:30pm – Richmond Hts. Community Center, 27285 Highland Rd., Richmond Hts., OH 44143

Coffee with Your Congresswoman
2025-03-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Cleveland Heights Recreation Center, 1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Hts., OH, 44118, United States
From Congresswoman Shontel Brown: You’re invited to our Coffee with Your Congresswoman event in Cleveland Heights on Tuesday March 18 at 6:00 PM at the Cleveland Heights Recreation Center. The event will feature Special Guest Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren.
I’ll provide an update on what’s happening in Washington, share information on the constituent services we provide, and answer your questions. We ask that you register to attend, so that we can make sure we have enough space. You do not have to be a Cleveland Heights resident to attend.
Coffee with Your Congresswoman in Cleveland Heights
Tuesday March 18 6:00 PM, Doors Open 5:30 PM
Cleveland Heights Recreation Center
1 Monticello Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
REGISTRATION LINK

Tesla Protest
2025-03-29 12:30 - 14:00 | Tesla Motors, 5180 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst, OH, 44124, United States
Saturday, March 29 – 12:30-2pm – Join the Lyndhurst Democratic Club, Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Solon Democratic Club, and others at the Tesla Dealership to peacefully express our dissatisfaction with Trump’s continuing support of Elon Musk and his actions dismantling necessary federal programs that Americans rely on.

A few ground rules: 1. Dress for the weather! Take a moment the night before to check the weather and prep your clothing! 2. Bring a sign! Please check the weather and prep your sign if it’s supposed to rain.3. Stay on the sidewalk and don’t block the entrance or exit. 4. Don’t park at the dealership.
