Tuesday, Jan. 29
- Williamson County Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar Training: Want to be able to register people to vote? Come to this training at 2 pm to become a Volunteer Deputy Registrar! Please contact Williamson County elections department either by email (teamtraining@wilco.org) or by telephone (Holly Justice 512-943-1629 or Jessica Ham 512-943-1690) to reserve your spot in one of the training classes no later than noon the day of. Once your request is received, they will either send an email or call you confirming your reserved spot for training. All training classes will be offered at the Elections Department located at 301 SE Inner Loop Georgetown, TX 78626.
- Georgetown Housing Advisory Board: The purpose of the Housing Advisory Board is to ensure that the City has affordable housing for residents of all income levels, provide long-range housing research & policy recommendations, and reviewing & making recommendations regarding housing developments that request City support for state and federal funding. 4 pm at Historic Light and Waterworks (406 W. 8th Georgetown, TX 78626).
- Should the Confederate Statue in Georgetown Be Removed? This event will be a panel discussion regarding the Confederate Statue that sits on the square in Georgetown. Two panelists will speak for removal and two will speak for preservation. Our moderator, Jonathan Dade, will ask questions of all of the panelists, then will open the discussion to audience members. 6:30- 9 PM at the Georgetown Public Library. FB Link here
- Wilco Republicans Executive Council Meeting: The next meeting of the WCRP Executive Committee will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, beginning at 6:45 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes (1010 N Austin Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626) in Georgetown. There will be Deputy Voter Registrar Training at 6 and a potential State of the Union Address watch party (apx. 8 but tentative to change). Please note that advance registration for the Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar training by sending an email to bill.fairbrother@gopusa.com with the name(s) of people wishing to attend is required. Training will begin promptly at 6 pm. Training and meeting will be in the private meeting room at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes. State of the Union will also be available in the meeting room if it occurs. FB Link.
- Williamson County Young Democrats Monthly Meeting: WCYD is kicking off a new year on a good note and discussing the plans for the 2019 Texas Legislative Session. Come meet local Democrats and enjoy some good company. They’ll be meeting at the new Rattan Creek Pavilion (on the Elkhorn Trailside) at Rattan Creek Park (7617 Elkhorn Mountain Trl, Austin, TX 78729). In the event of weather, they may reschedule or move (notice will be given). FB link here.
Thursday, Jan. 31
- Campaign Kick-Off and Fundraiser for Jaquita Wilson: Jaquita Wilson is running for District 7 councilwoman in Georgetown and is kicking off her campaign from 7-8:30 pm at BB’s Home Cooking (1500 Rivery Boulevard, Suite 2105, Georgetown, TX 78628). FB Link
- ACLU, Austin DSA, Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equality and NARAL Pro-Choice Workshop: 6-8 pm at Cepeda Branch Library (651 N Pleasant Valley Rd, Austin 78702). With the 2019 legislative session underway, this training will provide a basic explanation of the legislative process and these organizations priorities for newcomers who would like to get more involved in advocacy. To find out more, check out the FB Link
Saturday, Feb. 2
- Central Texas Legislative Townhall: Join State Representatives John Bucy, Sheryl Cole, Vikki Goodwin, Gina Hinojosa, Donna Howard, Celia Israel, Eddie Rodriguez, James Talarico, and Erin Zwiener, from the Central Texas Delegation representing Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties for a town hall. 1:15- 3:15 pm at ACC Northridge Multipurpose Hall 11928 Stonehollow Dr., Austin, TX 78758. FB page here.
Sunday, Feb. 3
Wilco Democratic Socialists Meeting: General body meeting for the Williamson County DSA. They will be hearing from a guest of the “Socialist Night School”. 4:30- 6pm at Alan Baca Center, 301 W Bagdad Avenue #2, Round Rock, 78664. FB Link
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