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APR 2025

4/1, Tues - Candidate School by Saline Co Dems, 6-8 pm, Salina Masonic Temple

4/1, and also 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, and 4/28, Tuesdays: Thomas Co Dems host “Tuesday at Ten Zoom” every week at 10:00 am. For those who need a little Democratic Social Engagement. Link available on request from Tim. Make your coffee, link with Zoom, and touch base with a few friendly 'not-ready to stop' Dems in Northwest Ks.

4/5, Sat - “Hands Off!!” Rallies held across the state. Signature event in Topeka, with various others in Kansas City, Wichita, Lawrence, Manhattan, Marysville, Colby, Garden City …. (we are working on the full list)

4/8, Tues - Saline County Democratic Party Executive Committee Meeting, 6 pm, Salina Masonic Temple

4/13, Sun - 2pm Zoom call with CD1 and Kansas Dems: De-escalation Training for Protests and Your Safety! Open to all Kansas Democrats organizing or attending a rally/protest/march Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hs2D1_ERTL2wOhjES9-Wvw

4/13, Sun - Pizza and Policy Meetup, Douglas Co Young Dems, 4:30-6pm YOUNG DEMS (35 & Under) -Join us for free pizza and beverages, and discuss the policies you want and need in Kansas and our Nation. At the office 2711 W 6th ST Lawrence KS 66049

4/17, Thur - Thomas Co Dems - Check us out on Facebook for regular monthly meetings, typically the 3rd Thursdays of the month or contact Tim. Details TBA. Serving Colby and NW Kansas.

4/17, Thur - Marshall Co Dems Monthly Meeting (generally 3rd Thursdays, locations vary).

4/19, Sat - Saline County Democratic Women Meeting, 10:45 am, Martinelli's in Salina

4/19, Sat - Seminar: The Resistance Lawrence Arts Center and streaming available! Lawrence, KS 9:30am doors open 10am Program

4/19, Sat - Day of Nationwide Protests - See Social Media, including Unyielding Kansans. Blue on Facebook for links and cross posts. Just a few of the many events and contacts are listed here (hint - even if you missed the event, making contact with organizers can get you ready for the next):

50501 Protest/Rally, Topeka Capitol (South Steps), Noon-1:30, https://fb.me/e/2WldDDnGT

Defending Democracy: Protest in Action, Douglas and Broadway Wichita, KS, noon-1:30, https://fb.me/e/3d2MoRPwt

Hands Off! Peaceful Protest, 421 Plum St, Cottonwood Falls, 1pm-2pm, https://fb.me/e/2VnEl4mdq

Salina Resistance Protest, Kraft Manor 1801 9th St S, Salina, KS, 2-4pm, https://fb.me/e/9Ke9HkNoj

Veterans March, Mill Creek Park, Kansas City, Mo, noon-2pm, https://www.facebook.com/share/1BuRdv2ro4/

Stop the Cuts rally, City Park, 11th and Poyntz, Manhattan KS. 11:30am - 1:30pm. https://indivisible.org

4/22, Tues - ORGANIZE ACROSS the SECOND DISTRICT! TOWN HALL in Emporia KS Hosted by 2nd District Dems! More details on the way (search social media for latest).

4/23. Wed. Fourth Dems U - Thinking About Running for Office. 6 pm. Hybrid and In-Person (Wichita), hosted by 4th District Dems. See more details https://us06web.zoom.us/.../register/R9QU35sJR6a5XIBSr7vaTQ

4/26, Sat - “A Voice for Democracy”, the Kansas Federation of Democratic Women Convention, being held in Salina at the Courtyard Marriott. Featured guest - Jess Piper, speaking on “How to Win in Rural Spaces”. RSVP for Early Bird Discount by 4/11.  

4/27, Sun - All Kansas Counties at their County Seat Rally! 4:27pm. Highlighting Douglas Co (Lawrence): SOUTH PARK 1131 Massachusetts ST in Lawrence 4-5pm. For other Counties, it is suggested to hold at your County Seats, but you know your County best!

4/29, Tues - Saline Co Dems Monthly Meeting, 6:30 pm, Salina Masonic Temple

4/29, Tues - Pottawatomie Co, Monthly meeting, at Toto’s TacOz, 515 Lincoln Ave, Wamego, KS. Supper at 6pm, Program at 7pm. Featured speaker from Food and Farm Caucus of the Kansas Dems. We will also feature a potential candidate for Kansas Governor.

MANY: Protests, Town Halls and Parades and Other Gatherings are popping up all over. Visit Unyielding Kansans. Blue on Facebook for links and cross posts to as many as they can gather and keep up with.

MAY 2025

5/4, Sun - May the 4th Be With You - Community Engagement Trainings on Marshalling, Medic/First Aid, and Mental Health with de-escalation training. Be part of the resistance and keep your community safe. (details coming)

5/17, Sat - Carriage Factory Art Gallery “Park Crust and Crumb Social”. Join our Harvey Co Dem friends, 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, located at 128 E 6th Street, Newton, KS. For info email harvcodems@gmail.com (Note: awaiting confirmation of the details)

…. room for more events here ….

OTHER RESOURCE CALENDARS

Boots on the Ground Midwest (Indivisible) - Curated Calendar for Kansas and the KCMO Mettro, https://bootsonthegroundmidwest.org/

Kansas Democratic Party (KDP) website for more listings of regular meetings of local groups and for one-time events.

Please Contact Us to request additions to the calendar. We focus on state and local Democratic activities in Kansas. Listings are taken from a variety of announcements. Check with the organizers or social media to verify. Cancellations and changes will likely not be reflected here. Visit here to view Past Events. The image of calendar and quote was provided by Manasvita on Unsplash.