August 19, 2025
Sue Blalock
Greetings Chatham Dems,
Today is going to be a busy day. We are highlighting three ways to get involved.
Spotlight on Chatham
Join us tonight at 7pm for Spotlight on Chatham. Our guest will be Tracy Burnett, Director of Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources. Click here for the Zoom link. Scroll down for more information.
Board of Elections Meetings
The Chatham County Board of Elections meets monthly, usually on the third Tuesday of the month. These meetings are open to the public and we encourage interested Democrats to attend. The next meetings will be on August 19th at 5:30pm. It will be held at 984 Thompson Street, Suite D, Pittsboro. If you cannot make it in person, the meeting can be viewed online at https://meet.goto.com/579999781.
North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP) Press Conference
The NCDP will be holding a press conference today (8/19) at 1pm in downtown Raleigh with Senate Minority Leader Sydney Batch, NCDP Chair Anderson Clayton, and CWA Local 3611 Vice Presdient Kelvin Little to highlight Michael Whatley's agenda of raising costs on working families to give tax handouts to billionaires. Click here for more information.
Check out our calendar for other upcoming events.
Other highlights of the week:
Wondering what else is going on? Check out the top local, state, and national/international stories of the week in News You Can Use, compiled by super volunteer Alan Buis.
Information to Amplify from the North Carolina Democratic Party (NCDP). Check out recent press release issued by NCDP and help us amplify the messages. The press releases focus on issues ranging from rising health care costs and inflation and threats to social security to federal delays in helping folks in western North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene. For even more news and announcements from NCDP, click here.
Looking for other ways to get involved? Keep scrolling.
Forward together,
Sue Blalock,
Chair, Chatham County Democratic Party
"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it, if only we're brave enough to be it." Amanda Gorman, 2020
Spotlight On Chatham: A Zoom Series
Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Tuesday, August 19th @ 7pm on Zoom
New to Chatham County and want to know what public services are available? Been here for a while and want to understand more about who runs county government? Interested in public schools, water quality, broadband, public safety, elections, public health, agriculture, or taxes?
Community leaders on these and similar topics will discuss them in a series of Zoom talks sponsored by the Chatham County Democratic Party. All Chatham residents are welcome to join the Zooms and learn more about this exceptional county.
The next Zoom talk will be held on Tuesday, August 19 at 7pm. Our guest will be Tracy Burnett, Director, Chatham County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources.
Volunteer & Training Opportunities
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Join the Siler City Community Engagement Center (CEC) Crew! 👇
CALLS TO ACTION
Speak Out Now:Join Peaceful Protests
at the Chatham Courthouse
SPEAK OUT NOW peaceful protests continue! We will gather on the first and third Saturdays of each month to protest the cruelty of the ice raids and all of the unconstitutional and corrupt practices of this administration.
Community Events
Technology Training for Older Adults
RHRNP (Right Here, Right Now Project) is partnering with Senior Planet to help older adults use technology to learn new skills. These classes are intended for adults 60 and over. If we do not have a full class we will accept anyone under 60. Join us for FREE in-person lectures. Class sizes (10 people) are kept low to ensure appropriate support for each learner. To sign up for each class email us at: rhrnp41216@gmail.com
WHERE:
Community Engagement Center
235 Raleigh St.
Siler City, NC 27344
Time: 12:30 - 1:15 pm
Classes:
Mindfulness Apps - Thursday, 8/21, 12:30-1:15
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware. You can practice mindfulness through simple activities. This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure. You'll learn about popular apps that teach breathing and meditation techniques, as well as new technology like wearable breath monitors and smart yoga mats.
We will announce more lectures and workshops in the coming weeks.
Stop By Our Table at Pittsboro SummerFest
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