December 2025 Meeting
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Judicial Candidate Forum
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Beachwood Community Center, 25325 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood, OH, 44122, United States
The Chagrin Gateway Democrats join local Democratic clubs from across the area for judicial candidate forum ahead of the filing deadline for the May primary. Meet candidates for court of appeals, common pleas, and other countywide judicial slots. Thursday, January 22 at 6pm at the Beachwood Community Center, 25325 Fairmount Blvd, Beachwood, OH 44122.

Communications and Social Media Committee
2026-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
The Communications and Social Media Committee is holding our first meeting of 2026 on Thursday, January 29 at 6:30pm at Chagrin Falls Library—building off of the ideas generated at the Chagrin Gateway Democrats meeting earlier this month. We will be discussing and developing plans for social media, traditional media, rapid response networks, video, direct mail, etc.—basically any ways we can communicate with both members and left-leaning folks outside of the club. RSVP here.

Emergency Meeting: Unite for Springfield - ICE Out of Our Communities
2026-02-03 20:30 - 21:30 | Zoom
On Tuesday, Feb. 3. at 11:59 pm, 15,000 Hatian immigrants are set to lose their “Temporary Protected Status” in Springfield, Ohio (population 60,000). Local residents are preparing for a 30-day ICE surge – even though conditions in Haiti are more dangerous than ever, thousands of children could be separated from their parents, and the Hatian community has helped fuel the small town’s economic comeback.
We stood up for Springfield, Ohio, when JD Vance and Donald Trump lied about Haitians who live and work there during the 2024 campaign, and we’re doing it again now. Join us to hear from local residents and legal experts, help raise funds for local groups providing direct support to Hatian families in Springfield, and take action, no matter where you live.

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.

Events Committee
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Eton Chagrin, 28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH, 44122, United States
The Events Committee is holding our first meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30pm inside Eton Collection by Kilgore Trout near Agave and Rye section on the mall—building off of the ideas generated at the Chagrin Gateway Democrats meeting earlier this month. RSVP here.

Voices, Hearts and Resistance
2026-02-15 13:45 - 15:30 | Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, OH, 44115, United States
Meet outside of Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse as we March and raise our voices in song on our way to an indoor location for a display of love for our neighbors, family and communities. Hosted by No Kings Cleveland, Mobilize the Vote NEO, CDWC, Lakewood Democrats and more. Bring a friend. RSVP HERE
Near Rocket Mortgage Field house and e.4th st Cleveland
Huron Road East & East 4th Street

90 Minutes with Robert Bierman (MN-56A)
2026-02-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
The Chagrin Gateway Dems present a new, monthly Sunday night Zoom call: 90 Minutes. Our kickoff call on Sunday, February 15 at 6:30pm – (REGISTER HERE) features special guest, Minnesota State Representative Robert Bierman. Bierman represents district 56A (Apple Valley in suburban Minneapolis-St. Paul) in the Minnesota State House. He will share his insights on the challenges that Minnesota has faced this year—from the tragic assassination of House Speaker Melissa Horman, the deployment of thousands of ICE agents in their communities, the attack on Congresswoman Ilan Omar, and the killing of protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti. We’ll discuss how Minnesota is standing strong to resist the Trump administration’s assault on their state and what we can all do to stand up for our own neighbors at this dangerous moment in our nation’s history.

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.

Resistance Fair 2026
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Cleveland Hts. High School, 13263 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118, United States
Cleveland Heights Democrats, Chagrin Gateway Democrats and a wide array of other groups, are hosting Resistance Fair 2026–Saturday, February 21 from 1-4pm at Cleveland Heights High School Cafeteria, 13263 Cedar Rd. in Cleveland Hts,–because it is more important than ever to defend the institutions and people that actually make America great.
The Fair will provide opportunities for people from across NE Ohio to engage with a wide range of organizations that are working to promote democracy, defend those targeted by the Trump regime and work for social and economic justice. Resistance Fair 2026 is an improved version of Resistance Fair 2025 which drew over 40 organizations and upwards of 1500 attendees. This year the Fair will have a streamlined registration process, family friendly activities and action steps to be taken at the event.
Please RSVP to register ahead of time to join the express line at the event. Enter through the door on the northeast side of the building. The parking lot closest to the event is entered from Washington Blvd. and is between the school and the baseball field. If the CH-UH High School parking is full there is plenty of free street parking around the High School.

Gateway Pints
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Saucy Brew Works, 400 Park Ave, Suite 170, Orange, OH, 44122, United States
Join us for Gateway Pints, a new, monthly social hour for the Chagrin Gateway Dems (and friends). Thursday, February 26 from 5-7pm (no set end time). We’ve reserved a space, you just bring yourself and maybe a few friends. Drinks and food are on you, but the conversation is free. RSVP is not required, but helpful for us to anticipate group size.

90 Minutes with Veronica Isabel Dahlberg
2026-03-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Chagrin Gateway Dems present a new, monthly Sunday night Zoom call: 90 Minutes. Our second call on Sunday, March 1 at 6:30pm features special guest, Veronica Isabel Dahlberg, Executive Director of HOLA Ohio, an organization that assists and advocates for Northeast Ohio’s growing Hispanic community.

Voter Engagement Committee
2026-03-03 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, Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30pm at the Chagrin Falls Library (not the Orange Library), Lower Level at 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, 44022. RSVP Today.

March 2026 Meeting
2026-03-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Thursday, March 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.

Canvassing Training
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Eton Chagrin, 28601 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH, 44122, United States
Canvassing is the single most important thing we can do to help win elections and turn out the vote. Learn more about how to canvass, how data drives decisions on the doors we knock and the talking points we use, and practice with other volunteers in a non-threatening environment. Whether you’ve never canvassed and want to learn more, or you’re a seasoned veteran, join the training and help us win in May and November. Join us Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm at Eton (meet in lobby near Honeycomb Cafe and we’ll move to the conference space as a group). Please RSVP for additional details.

Labor Fundraiser Cookout for Davida Russell
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 | USW Local 979, 3421 Independence Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44105, United States
Labor Fundraiser Cookout for Davida Russell, ENDORSED DEMOCRAT for State Representative, District 18
March 19, 2026 from 5:30-7:30pm at USW Local 979, 3421 Independence Rd., Cleveland, 44105
Hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes and adult beverages will be available. To RSVP or donate, click here.

Gateway Pints - March 2026
2026-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Saucy Brew Works, 400 Park Ave, Suite 170, Orange, OH, 44122, United States
Join us for Gateway Pints, a new, monthly social hour for the Chagrin Gateway Dems (and friends). Thursday, March 19 from 5-7pm (no set end time). We’ve reserved a space, you just bring yourself and maybe a few friends. Drinks and food are on you, but the conversation is free. RSVP is not required, but helpful for us to anticipate group size.

Voter Engagement Committee
2026-03-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
The Voter Engagement Committee meets on Sunday, March 22 at 7pm to continue planning and organizing for voter registration, canvassing and all forms of community engagement. ALL ARE WELCOME! Join us! RSVP here to get the meeting link.

No Kings Safety/Volunteer Training
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us for a virtual call on Monday, March 23 at 7pm to discuss roles, responsibilities, and needs ahead of the Saturday, March 28 No Kings protest in Pepper Pike. Register for the Zoom call.

No Kings Sign Making Party
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Village Diner, 28149 Miles Rd., Orange, OH, 44022, United States
Join us for an evening of sign making for our No Kings event—Thursday, March 26 at 6:30pm—at Village Diner, 28149 Miles Rd, Orange 44022. The restaurant will not be serving food, but is allowing us to set up and make signs in their space.. To RSVP, please fill out the form and we’ll contact you via email with the address.

No Kings! Protest
2026-03-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Morgan Park, 30550 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124, United States
The Chagrin Gateway Democrats will host our third “No Kings” rally on Saturday, March 28 at 10am at Morgan Park at Lander Circle in Pepper Pike. The event time was chosen so protesters can also attend the downtown Cleveland event happening at 1pm.

As we prepare, we are asking for early RSVPs and volunteers. Please take a moment to fill out the event form to let us know your interest. If you’re interested in volunteering, we will contact you to discuss training and assignments.

April 2026 Meeting
2026-04-09 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 9 (we’ve moved the date in observance of Passover) 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.

Spring into Action with Nicole Sigurdson
2026-04-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Butcher’s Pantry, 33475 Station St., Solon, OH, 44139, United States
You are invited to join ENDORSED DEMOCRAT Nicole Sigurdson for State Representative at a fundraiser reception on Saturday, April 11 from 4-6pm at The Butcher’s Pantry – 33475 Station Street. Visit Nicolefor19.com to contribute.

90 Minutes with Allison Russo
2026-04-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Chagrin Gateway Dems present a new, monthly Sunday night Zoom call: 90 Minutes. On Sunday, April 12 at 6:30pm, we welcome special guest, State Representative Allison Russo, candidate for Ohio Secretary of State. RSVP for 90 Minutes with Allison Russo.

90 Minutes with Bryan Hambley
2026-04-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
The Chagrin Gateway Dems present a new, monthly Sunday night Zoom call: 90 Minutes. On Sunday, April 26 at 6:30pm, we welcome special guest, Bryan Hambley, candidate for Ohio Secretary of State. RSVP for 90 Minutes with Bryan Hambley.

2026 Primary Election
2026-05-05 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

May 2026 Meeting
2026-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Speakers will include Michael Halberstam from the Chandra Law Firm. Thursday, May 7 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.
About our speakers:

Michael Halberstam’s experience includes civil rights; employment and whistleblower litigation; political law; voting rights; corporate, civil, and securities litigation; and corporate compliance.
He has litigated in federal district court and in bankruptcy court, conducted corporate internal investigations, managed large-scale electronic discovery, participated in large-scale billion-dollar multi-district litigation, and served as a legal expert on provisions of U.S. federal civil procedure in a number of foreign securities class actions. Michael is the author of a book and numerous articles, including articles in the Election Law Journal, the Emory Law Journal, the Northwestern Law Review, the Connecticut Law Review, the Seattle Law Review, and Law and Social Inquiry. He has edited two volumes of the Election Law Journal, one on redistricting, the other on the intersection of campaign finance and lobbying regulations

Kimberly Kilby is a civil rights attorney and public servant dedicated to expanding opportunity and protecting the rights of every student. She currently serves as an attorney with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, where she works on matters involving equal access to education and the fair treatment of students in schools and colleges. Her work focuses on helping educational institutions meet their legal obligations while keeping students’ needs at the center of decision-making.

June 2026 Meeting
2026-06-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Orange Library, 31975 Chagrin Blvd, Orange, Ohio, 44124
Join us for the monthly meeting of the Chagrin Gateway Democrats, Speakers and agenda to be announced. Thursday, June 4 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.
