Chagrin Gateway Democrats

January 2025 Meeting
2025-01-09 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Protest Posters and Pizza
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | Orange Village Hall – Woodell Room, 4600 Lander Rd., Orange, OH, 44022, United States
Join the Chagrin Gateway Democrats on April 1 at 6pm at Orange Village Hall where we will be making protest signs for the April 5th rally and protest at Morgan Park. We will have some supplies, but you can certainly bring your own. Please RSVP by emailing fran@chagringatewaydems.com

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.

Dave Joyce "No Show" Town Hall
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:30 | Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Rd., Chesterland, OH, United States
Join your neighbors for the 14th Congressional District Town Hall – Saturday, April 5 from 10am to 1:30pm at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Rd. in Chesterland. Congressman Dave Joyce won’t be there, but our voices will still be heard. Hear from experts on key issues, ask questions, find out what’s happening with education, agriculture, veterans issues, DOGE and the war in Ukraine. This event is sponsored by the Geauga County Democratic Party and others.

STOP DOGE Protest
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Morgan Park, 30550 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124, United States
Join the Chagrin Gateway Democrats to speak out loud and clear against DOGE and the devastating and illegal cuts and chaos of the Trump/Musk administration. Protest will run from 11am-1:30pm. RSVP HERE. Due to limited space for staging, we ask that you please do not park at Morgan Park. Consider neighboring lots or car pooling. RSVP HERE.

Tesla Protest
2025-04-12 12:30 - 14:00 | Tesla Motors, 5180 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst, OH, 44124, United States
Saturday, April 12 – 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.

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!

Juanita Brent Town Hall
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Cleveland Hts. Library, 2345 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH, 44118, United States
State Representative Juanita Brent holds a town hall meeting at the Cleveland Heights Library (Brody Nelson Room) – 2345 Lee Rd. in Cleveland Heights, 44118

Tesla Protest
2025-04-26 12:30 - 14:00 | Tesla Motors, 5180 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst, OH, 44124, United States
Saturday, April 26 – 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.

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.

May 2025 Primary Election
2025-05-06 06:30 - 17:00 | 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

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.

State of the People Town Hall (Solon)
2025-05-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Solon Library, 34125 Portz Parkway, Solon, OH, 44139, United States
State Representative Phil Robinson is holding regional town halls across the district. Listen to updates, ask questions and share the issues you care most about. Join us on May 29, 6:30pm at Solon Library, 34125 Portz Pkwy. in Solon.

State of the People Town Hall (Chagrin Falls)
2025-06-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls, OH, 44022, United States
State Representative Phil Robinson is holding regional town halls across the district. Listen to updates, ask questions and share the issues you care most about. Join us on June 2, 6:30pm at Chagrin Falls Library, 100 E. Orange St in Chagrin Falls .

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.

Picnic Kickoff 2025
2025-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Orange Village Hall – Mulcahy Pavilion, 4600 Lander Rd., Orange, OH, 44022, United States
Join us on Sunday, June 8 from 4-6pm for the Chagrin Gateway Democrats annual campaign season “picnikickoff” as we meet with candidates, enjoy food off the grill and more. This year’s event will be held at Orange Village Hall in the Mulcahy Pavilion.

No Kings Protest and Rally
2025-06-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Morgan Park, 30550 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, OH, 44124, United States
NO KINGS Rally and Protest – Saturday, June 14 from 11am-1pm at Morgan Park – 30550 Pinetree Rd., Pepper Pike, 44124
RSVP for our largest protest yet as we take to Chagrin Blvd. and Lander Circle for two hours in opposition to the $45 million military parade Donald Trump is throwing for himself on his birthday. This isn’t North Korea or the Soviet Union—and we don’t have kings! RSVP today!

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.
