Weekday Canvassing for Joey Andrews
2024-08-05 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Signup to receive a list to canvass for Joey Andrews along the lakeshore in House District 38
Our team will provide you with a list of where to go, and optional training if you need it!

BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | L.C. Mohr High School, 600 Elkenburg St, South Haven, 49090, United States
10:00am arrival and staging, 11:00am step-off.
All Call to SW Michigan Democrats! Come and participate with the Van Buren County Michigan Democratic Party as we walk the Annual National Blueberry Festival Parade in South Haven. This is a great opportunity to interact with a large contingent of voters from across the region.
Dress for the weather and wear your Van Buren County Democratic Party shirts – extra shirts will be available on the day of the parade.
Event website here: https://www.blueberryfestival.com/

CALL TO COUNTY CONVENTION
2024-08-10 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
This is the Van Buren County Convention to elect our delegates to the 2024 MDP State Nominating Convention.
The Van Buren County Democratic Party Convention will take place on Saturday August 10, 2024 at 9:30am at 600 Elkenburg Street, South Haven, Michigan.
Upon arrival look for the gathering of the Van Buren County Democratic Party at our mobile office. We will be in our blue t-shirts.
Registration for the Convention will be in person and shall begin at 9:00am and end at 9:30am.

South Haven Blueberry Fest Booth
2024-08-10 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Swing by our booth at the South Haven Blueberry Festival. Talk to active democrats about candidates, how to get involved, or just to see what we are doing in the community.
Some signs are available. If there is a sign you want and we don’t have it, sign up and we will make sure to set one aside for you.
We look forward to seeing you there.

VBCDP Fund Raiser w Jessica Swartz for Congress
2024-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
The VBCDP is dedicated to supporting democrats up and down the ballot. Come show your support for this event featuring Jessica Swartz for Congress. She is the U.S. 4th Congressional District candidate running against Republican Bill Huizenga.
For more information and to sign up use the link or button below https://bit.ly/3Sw4hfM
Click Here to Sign Up

Canvassing Packet Prep Party
2024-08-16 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Help us set up for the busy weekend of canvassing ahead!
We’ll be printing canvassing materials, bundling lit, assembling yard signs… everything volunteers will need to have a successful weekend on the doors.
All training and materials will be provided. The only thing we’re missing is you!

Mobile office coming to you in Paw Paw, MI
2024-08-17 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | 37174 W Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079
We will be at 37174 W Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Sign up to volunteer or swing by and talk to active democrats about how to get involved.
We will be distributing candidate signs and literature, registering voters and recruiting volunteers.
Sign up to work the booth here
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA92EA4FCC61-50727731-mobile#/

Coffee with Candidate Kerry Tapper
2024-08-21 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | MI
Join us for coffee with Kerry Tapper, our Democratic candidate for State Representative in Michigan’s 39th District. You are invited to attend a meet and greet on Wednesday, August 21st from 9:30 to 11:00 am at the home of Kathy Murphy, 217 North Gremps Street in Paw Paw, Michigan.
Kerry will be available to discuss your concerns, answer questions and talk about her vision for the 39th District. Everyone is welcome.
RSVP to Kathy at 269-657-5266

Going Forward - Not Going Back!
2024-08-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Lucky Wolf, 404 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI, 49079
Join like-minded Democrats at the Lucky Wolf in Paw Paw for an afternoon of activism, along with snacking and connecting in person. This free event is open to everyone and registration is required.
Speakers include:
Dr. Laura Ford – “Reproductive Health and Politics, the Republican Agenda”
Kerry Tapper – Democratic Candidate for Michigan’s 39th House District
Dr. Paul Clements – “Project 25 – Why It’s Important To Know About It”
Nancy Backas – What It Means To “Get Out the Vote!”
Sign up for upcoming Canvass activities in your area. Van Buren Dems Voter Engagement Committee will be there with area canvass leads to sign people up.
Register to vote, get yard signs and tshirts; the bar and restaurant will be open.
RSVP for limited seating at 269-599-2350.
This event is sponsored by vanburendems.org and Women Get Out the Vote

LAWRENCE OX ROAST
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-02 | MI
We will be staffing a booth from 10-4 at the Lawrence Ox Roast and Homecoming on Saturday and Sunday. Talk to active democrats about candidates, how to get involved, or just to see what we are doing in the community.
Some signs are available. If there is a sign you want and we don’t have it, sign up and we will make sure to set one aside for you.
We look forward to seeing you there.
We will be walking in the parade on Monday with lineup at 9:30 and step off at 11:00.

Register to Walk in the Parade Here

Register to Staff our Booth Here
EVENT WEBSITE HERE: https://lawrenceoxroast.com/
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AFA92EA4FCC61-50962579-walk

Knock doors in Paw Paw, MI
2024-08-31 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Register Here
We need your help to reach your friends, family, neighbors & communities. Get democrats elected by knocking doors in Van Buren County, MI. We support democrats up and down the ticket. Everyone knows how important Michigan is and every county has voters we need to motivate and inform.
We have canvass leads across the county and will give a lineup/training at the beginning of every canvass. More information will be sent after signing up.
There are 2 shifts. Second shift starts at 1:30.

Van Buren Democratic Party Monthly Meeting Notice
2024-09-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Lawrence ISD, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI, 49064, United States
We are taking action to get get democrats elected. Find out how to turn our momentum into votes
We highlight recent successes and discuss upcoming activities that you can join. We invite a speaker to educate the group and break out into working committees at the end.
This meeting is a great opportunity for the community to see what their County Party is doing. Chat with committee chairs, find out how to get involved and make a difference this election.
Meeting Agenda (Check back for updates):
– 5:00pm – Light meal for a donation
– 5:30pm – Business Meeting – all are welcome to attend
– 6:30pm – Elected Officials Communications and Candidate Updates
– Almena Twp Trustee John Wagner; State Representative Joey Andrews; County Commissioner D1 Gail Patterson-Gladney
– Jessica Swartz CD4, Joey Andrews HD38, Kerry Tapper HD39, County Commission and Local Candidates
– 6:45pm – Van Buren County Democratic Party Committee Chair ACTION! – Come and find out how you can get involved and make a difference in the November election!

PAW PAW WINE AND HARVEST FESTIVAL
2024-09-06 - 2024-09-07 | MI
Please join other Democrats as we walk in the Paw Paw Wine and Harvest Festival Parade. Plan to wear your Van Buren Democratic Party t-shirt or t-shirt proclaiming your support of another Democratic candidate or issue. We will gather in the parking lot of Line-Up Begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Paw Paw Middle School (located at 119 Johnson Rd.) PARKING IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE LINE-UP AREA. Please arrive prior to 11:30am, as the streets will be closed in preparation for the parade. Step-off is 1 p.m. The parade begins at the Middle School, travels through downtown Paw Paw, ending at the Paw Paw Community Education Center Building. All emergency vehicles will be at the beginning of the parade.

Register to Walk in the Parade Here
We will be staffing the booth from 12-7 Friday and 10-7 on Saturday.

Register to Staff our Booth Here
EVENT WEBSITE HERE: https://www.wineandharvestfestival.com/

Knock doors in Bangor, MI
2024-09-07 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | MI

Canvassing for Joey Andrews
2024-09-08 10:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Sign up to Canvass and for Joey Andrews in the Michigan House 38th District

Training - Phones and Doors
2024-09-12 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Lawrence ISD, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI, 49064, United States
Register Here
We are offering training for our phone banking and knocking doors canvassing. The Van Buren Dems want you to be confident that you can handle the doors and phones. If we want to win we need to do something. These activities are the most important.
We will have multiple trainers. We can review scripts and other similarities between phones and doors. We will split into 2 groups to learn about the specifics about miniVAN for doors and virtual phone bank for phones.

Knock doors in Mattawan, MI
2024-09-14 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Register Here
We need your help to reach your friends, family, neighbors & communities. Get democrats elected by knocking doors in Van Buren County, MI. We support democrats up and down the ticket. Everyone knows how important Michigan is and every county has voters we need to motivate and inform.
We have canvass leads across the county and will give a lineup/training at the beginning of every canvass. Meeting location is in the Mattawan suburbs. Location and other information will be sent after signing up.
There are 2 shifts. Second shift starts at 1:30.

Mexico's Independence Day - Hartford, MI
2024-09-14 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
We will be staffing a booth from 12-6 at Mexico’s Independence Day in Hartford on Saturday. Talk to active democrats about candidates, how to get involved, or just to see what we are doing in the community.
Some signs are available. If there is a sign you want and we don’t have it, sign up and we will make sure to set one aside for you.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Event website here: https://www.facebook.com/HHHCommittee/

South Haven Canvassing!
2024-09-20 10:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | MI
Canvass in South Haven in the 38th State House District for State Representative Joey Andrews!
This canvass is lead by VBCDP Chair Rick Catherman. Please sign up a the link below.
2 shifts
Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am–12:30pm EDT
Fri, Sep 20, 1:00pm–3:30pm EDT

Register Here

Knock doors in Gobles, MI - 1 open spot.
2024-09-21 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
We need your help to reach your friends, family, neighbors & communities. Get democrats elected by knocking doors in Van Buren County, MI. We support democrats up and down the ticket. Everyone knows how important Michigan is and every county has voters we need to motivate and inform.
We have canvass leads across the county and will give a lineup/training at the beginning of every canvass. More information will be sent after signing up.
We are meeting at the Gobles City Park Pavilion.
We had a cancellation and have 1 more open spot at 4:30 on Friday 9/20

Knock doors in Paw Paw, MI
2024-09-21 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
We need your help to reach your friends, family, neighbors & communities. Get democrats elected by knocking doors in Van Buren County, MI. We support democrats up and down the ticket. Everyone knows how important Michigan is and every county has voters we need to motivate and inform.
We have canvass leads across the county and will give a lineup/training at the beginning of every canvass. More information will be sent after signing up.
Register Here

Knock doors in Mattawan, MI
2024-09-21 09:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
We need your help to reach your friends, family, neighbors & communities. Get democrats elected by knocking doors in Van Buren County, MI. We support democrats up and down the ticket. Everyone knows how important Michigan is and every county has voters we need to motivate and inform.
We have canvass leads across the county and will give a lineup/training at the beginning of every canvass. Location and phone number for the canvas lead will be in the confirmation email.
Register Here

Knock Doors in Paw Paw
2024-09-25 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | MI

South Haven Phone Bank Training
2024-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Learn to phone bank. Bring your cell phone. A tablet or laptop is also helpful.

Knock Doors in Paw Paw or Mattawan
2024-09-28 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
We need your help to reach your friends, family, neighbors & communities. Get democrats elected by knocking doors in Van Buren County, MI. We support democrats up and down the ticket. Everyone knows how important Michigan is and every county has voters we need to motivate and inform.
We have canvass leads across the county and will give a lineup/training at the beginning of every canvass. More information will be sent after signing up.
Register for Paw Paw Here
Register for Mattawan Here

Debate watch party
2024-10-01 20:30 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | VBC Dems Hartford Office, 4 W Main Street, Hartford, MI, 49057, United States
Watch the debate at our office in Hartford.

Post Card Party
2024-10-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | MI
Updated time. 4-6pm
We are going to the Lucky Wolf at the Paw Paw playhouse for a post card writing party. It’s wine, music and friends all getting together to write post cards to democrats around Van Buren County.
This is a fun and easy way to get involved and “Do Something”
RSVP by texting Kathy at (269) 599-2350.

Van Buren Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
2024-10-03 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Lake Michigan College South Haven, 125 Veterans Blvd, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
SPECIAL EVENT MEETING
Van Buren County “Candidate Spotlight” – featuring campaign updates from our Van Buren County Democratic Party endorsed candidates.
Meeting Agenda
5:30pm – Business Meeting – all are welcome to attend
6:30pm – Candidate Spotlight – all VB County Democratic Party Candidates will provide a campaign update and let you know how you can help them get elected on Nov. 5
Register Here

Knock Doors in South Haven
2024-10-04 06:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | VBCDP South Haven Office, 418 Broadway, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Canvass in South Haven in the 38th State House District for State Representative Joey Andrews
Register Here

Knock Doors in Paw Paw or Mattawan
2024-10-05 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | VBDCP Paw Paw Office, 816 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079, United States
