Van Buren County Democratic Party

VBC Dems "Book Exchange"
2025-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Lucky Wolf, 404 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI, 49079
📚 VBCDems Book Exchange at Lucky Wolf!
Wednesday, June 25 | 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Lucky Wolf, Paw Paw
Love books? Love community? Join the Van Buren County Democrats for a fun and meaningful Book Exchange at Lucky Wolf!
Bring a book (or a few!) to lend, trade, or share — and take one home that’s new to you. Meet fellow book lovers, talk politics, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends and neighbors.
🌟 PLUS: A Call for Kindness
Please bring an item to donate for local migrants in need—such as non-perishable food, toiletries, socks, or hygiene supplies. Your generosity makes a difference.
📚📦 Books + Community + Compassion = A Great Evening!
No sign up, just show up!

Strawberry Parade
2025-06-14 08:00 - 10:30 | MI
🍓 March with the VBC Dems in the Strawberry Parade! 🇺🇸
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | Hartford, MI
Join the Van Buren County Democrats as we bring the spirit of community, pride, and progress to the Strawberry Parade in Hartford! Let’s show our county communities that we stand and walk w/ them.
🎉 Parade Details:
📍 Meet at: Hartford High School
🕛 Line-Up Time: 12:00 PM
🚶‍♀️ Step-Off: 1:00 PM Sharp
Bring your walking shoes, your smile, and your Democratic spirit—we’ll provide signs, flags, and festive flair! This is a great way to show your support, meet like-minded neighbors, and have a blast representing our values.
🎈 All ages welcome! Bring your friends, family, and plenty of energy.
📩 Want to join us? Text Marie Botchie (Events Coordinator) @ 424.212.2027 w/ your name and number of people coming w/ you.
Let’s show up strong, proud, and full of heart. See you on the parade route! 💙🍓

Strawberry Festival Booth
2025-06-13 11:00 - 2025-06-14 22:00 | MI
🍓 Be the Heart of the Action at the Strawberry Festival! 🇺🇸
Join us at the Hartford Strawberry Festival and help bring Democratic values to life in the most fun and festive way! We’re staffing our booth with enthusiastic volunteers who love engaging with people—and making a difference.
🎈 What You’ll Do:
✅ Greet festival-goers and share information about our mission and connect with like-minded neighbors and spark meaningful conversations
✅ Lead fun, kid-friendly activities (we provide the supplies!)
✅ Help make our presence a vibrant part of the festival fun
📍 Location: Hartford, MI – Strawberry Festival @ Ely Park, Main St.
📅 Date: June 13th and 14th, 2025
🕘 Flexible shifts available!
✨ Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the scene, we’ll set you up for success—with talking points, activities, and plenty of support.
Sign Up Here
Let’s make this year’s booth the best one yet—see you at the festival! 🎉

Van Buren County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
2025-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Lake Michigan College South Haven, 125 Veterans Blvd, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
Get ready to dive into the heart of our party’s work. Our next monthly meeting is coming up, and we’ve got a lot to share and discuss.
We’re offering two ways to participate:

In Person: Join us at the Lake Michigan College – South Haven Campus, 125 Veterans Dr, South Haven for an evening of connection and collaboration. Doors open at 5:00 PM
Online: Can’t make it in person? No problem! Join us via Google Meet. Log in by 5:15 PM to get settled before the Call to Order.

We’re excited to update you on our progress this month and, most importantly, get YOU involved! Whether you’re passionate about a specific committee or eager to jump into community events, we need your energy and ideas.
To make sign-in quick and easy (whether in person or online), please register in advance This helps us prepare and ensures a smooth start to the meeting.

Spaghetti Dinner at La Cantina
2025-05-29 17:00 - 20:00 | La Cantina Italian Restaurant, 139 W Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI, 49079
You’re invited to a special evening with the
Van Buren County Democratic Party
📅 Thursday, May 29, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 La Cantina’s, Paw Paw, MI
Join us for an evening of community, conversation, and connection.
***All ticket are advanced sale only (No tickets at the door)***
Click on LINK or SCAN QR code for Tickets and to RSVP
TicketHere

Let’s move Van Buren County forward, together. 💙

Donuts with Dems
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | VBC Dems Hartford Office, 4 W Main Street, Hartford, MI, 49057, United States
🍩☕ **Donuts with Democrats** ☕🍩
Come for the **donuts**, stay for the **conversation!**
Join us for **Donuts with Democrats**, where you can enjoy a sweet treat, a fresh cup of coffee, and great discussions with like-minded individuals. Whether you want to chat about the latest issues, get involved, or just connect with friendly faces, we’d love to have you!
📅 Saturday, May 03, 2025 (and 1st Sat. of month each month after)
🕘 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 VBC Dem Office @ 6 Main St, Hartford
No agenda—just good company, good coffee, and of course, donuts! 🍩
All are welcome!** Bring a friend and let’s build community, one cup…or one donut…at a time. ☕💙

Van Buren County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
2025-05-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Webster Library in Decatur, 200 North Phelps Street, decatur, MI, 49045, United States
Get ready to dive into the heart of our party’s work. Our next monthly meeting is coming up, and we’ve got a lot to share and discuss.
We’re offering two ways to participate:

In Person: Join us at the Webster Memorial Library is located at 200 North Phelps Street, Decatur, MI for an evening of connection and collaboration. Doors open at 5:00 PM
Online: Can’t make it in person? No problem! Join us via Google Meet. Log in by 5:15 PM to get settled before the Call to Order.

We’re excited to update you on our progress this month and, most importantly, get YOU involved! Whether you’re passionate about a specific committee or eager to jump into community events, we need your energy and ideas.
To make sign-in quick and easy (whether in person or online), please register in advance This helps us prepare and ensures a smooth start to the meeting.

Precinct Delegate Program Signup
2025-03-22 04:00 - 2025-04-16 14:00 | MI
We are pleased to present or NEW Precinct Delegate Program.
Become a Precinct Delegate, Captain, or team member.
Have you ever felt like you wanted to do more, to really make a difference in our community and for our party, but weren’t sure where to start?
We get it. Life is busy, and it’s easy to feel like your voice might get lost in the crowd. But what if we told you there’s a powerful way to amplify your voice, connect with your neighbors, and directly shape the future we want, right here in our own neighborhoods?
It starts with becoming a Precinct Delegate.
You might have heard the term before, but maybe you’re not quite sure what it means or why it matters. Here’s the thing: Precinct Delegates are the grassroots power of our party. They are the connection point between our party and our communities, working right at the neighborhood level – the precinct – which is the smallest, but most impactful division in our election system.
As we shared on our members website recently:”You might not realize this, but there are more Democrats in our area than people think. The problem? Too many stay quiet, unsure if they’re supported. It’s up to us to change that. By building a connected, resilient community, we create a space where people feel empowered — where they know their voice matters. And that starts with YOU.”
Becoming a Precinct Delegate is about more than just elections. It’s about:

Building Community: Connecting with your neighbors, creating a network of engaged citizens right where you live.
Having Real Influence: As a delegate, you become the voice of your precinct, influencing our party’s direction and strategy. You vote for party leaders and shape our platform.
Making a Tangible Impact: Precinct Delegates have been instrumental in boosting voter turnout, driving policy initiatives, and winning elections – even in challenging areas! (Think Detroit’s mask-and-ballot initiative, Macomb County’s voter outreach, and Genesee County’s data-driven canvassing – just a few examples of what organized delegates can achieve.)

Curious to learn more about what being a Precinct Delegate actually involves?
We’re launching a new Precinct Delegate Program to train and empower people just like you to become effective community organizers and party leaders. And we want to invite you to be a part of it!
To give you a sneak peek of what to expect, we’ve put together a preview from our first introductory session. You can take a look here: Program Preview
You’ll get a taste of:

What Precinct Delegates do.
Why this program is so important right now.
How you’ll be supported and part of a team.
How we will run the program

Becoming a Precinct Delegate is a powerful way to turn your desire to make a difference into real action. It’s a chance to empower yourself, empower your neighbors, and build a stronger, more resilient community for all of us.
Ready to explore if this is right for you? Sign up for the Precinct Delegate Program below the class schedule
We believe that together, we can achieve incredible things. We hope you’ll consider joining us as a Precinct Delegate and help us build a brighter future, starting right here in our neighborhoods.
Sincerely,
Van Buren County Dems
For more information email Events@VanBurenDems.org
The schedule is flexible. We avoid holidays and offer the same class in the middle of the week and Saturday so you can pick when you want to participate. You can even join online if you can’t make a class. You will spend an hour every other week in person for about eight weeks, and an hour or so on the off weeks reinforcing what you’ve learned. It’s a small investment of time for an enormous impact. And you won’t be doing this alone — you’ll be part of a team, trained and ready, working together for a common goal. The preliminary schedule below shows the in-person sessions.

Sign Up to begin the Precinct Delegate’s Journey

Vision Drive - Ready, Set, SHOW!!!
2025-03-15 08:00 - 2025-04-15 17:00 | 37174 W Red Arrow Hwy, Paw Paw, MI 49079
👓 Vision Drive – Donate Your Used Eyewear! 👓
Give the gift of sight! We’re collecting used eyewear to help those in need. Have old glasses lying around? Don’t toss them—donate them! VBC Dems are working with Paw Paw Lions Club to collect Used Eyewear.
✅ Eyeglasses
✅ Lenses &/or Frames
✅ Prescription Sunglasses
✅ Readers
✅ Cases
📅 March 15th through April 15th
📍 Drop-off Locations:
🔹 April Meeting – Bring your donations!
🔹 Look Sharp Marketing – 37174 W. Red Arrow Hwy.
*** Donations can also be made to VBC Dem Office @ 6 Main St., Hartford Sat. 4/5 and Sat. 4/12 during OPEN business hours (9:30-2:30) ***

Every pair makes a difference! Help someone see the world more clearly. 💙
Questions or need someone to come to you to pick up your donation? Contact Marie Botchie at 424.212.2027.

Monthly Meeting
2025-03-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Lawrence ISD, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI, 49064, United States
We’re excited to invite you to our regular monthly meeting! This is a fantastic opportunity to catch up on our latest progress, learn about upcoming community events, and discover how you can get more involved with our committees.
Meeting Details:

In-Person: VBISD Conference Center, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI
Online: Join us via Google Meet (link provided below)

If you can’t make it in person, the online option is available so you won’t miss out. To ensure a smooth check-in on the day of the meeting, please sign up online in advance using the form below.
We look forward to connecting with you and sharing all that we’ve been working on this month. Let’s work together to make a difference in our community!
Thursday, March 6th
5:00pm Doors open and food provided
5:15pm For online members, please Log in and be ready for Call to Order
5:30pm Call to Order Business Meeting- all are welcome to attend. We would love to see you!
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ssq-jdmv-iep
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-236-0015‬ PIN: ‪747 661 366‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ssq-jdmv-iep?pin=1270618918860

Meeting / Call to Convention
2025-02-13 17:15 - 19:30 | MI
Thursday February 13th, 2024 5:30pm – Van Buren County Democratic Party Monthly Meeting Rescheduled from Feb 6th
The regular monthly meeting of the Van Buren County Democratic Party will take place via Zoom due to lack of meeting room availability and predicted weather this week. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
We are Excited to Kick off 2025 and look forward to getting our members engaged and involved in our committees and community events.
Thursday, February 13th
5:15pm Log in and be ready for Call to Order at
5:30pm Call to Order Business Meeting- MEET OUR NEW OFFICERS & CHAIRS-
all are welcome to attend. We would love to see you!
Sign up to get your Zoom link

Anti-Inaugural Support Group
2025-01-20 10:30 - 13:30 | Lucky Wolf, 404 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI, 49079
Anti-Inaugural Support Group

Grit your teeth and grab a drink. We’re going to need each other on this day of saying goodbye to our Democratic administration of President Biden and VP Harris and welcoming in the circus.

Please join us on January 20th, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
The Lucky Wolf
404 E. Michigan Ave. (Red Arrow Hwy), Paw Paw

Van Buren Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
2025-01-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Lawrence ISD, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI, 49064, United States
Meetings and Agendas
5:00pm – Final Business Meeting of 2024. All VBCDP members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
6:30pm – Second Business Meeting of 2025-2026 Executive Committee Meeting to elect remaining officer positions including but not limited to: Chair, 1st-Vice Chair, Recording Secretary. All VBCDP members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Final Business Meeting of 2023-24 Exec Committee
– Van Buren ISD Conference Center, Lawrence, MI
– 5:00pm start time
– 2024 Review – Officer Reports
– Committee Chairs – Final reports of the 2024 year.
2025-26 Executive Committee Second Meeting
– Van Buren ISD Conference Center, Lawrence, MI
– 6:30pm or immediately following the first meeting
– Purpose to elect remaining officer positions including, but not limited to: Chair, First Vice-Chair and Recording Secretary

Ornament Exchange
2024-12-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Lucky Wolf, 404 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI, 49079
Community Building: Coffee Hour & Inaugural Christmas Ornament/Hanukkah Trinket Exchange
Please invite anyone you’d like. No official VBC Dems business will be conducted, our only goal is to be social and have fun.
Bring one wrapped Ornament, if interested in the exchange

Van Buren Democratic Party Monthly Meeting
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Lawrence ISD, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI, 49064, United States
Election day will have passed by this meeting. We will gather to discuss the next steps the party will take.
We want to thank everyone for their efforts to get Democrats elected.
We will serve cake and punch to celebrate the work we did.
Meeting Agenda:

Any committee reports will be presented
Discuss the call to convention and what will happen at the convention.
Discuss election results and how they may impact the party.

Election Watch Party
2024-11-05 20:00 - 23:45 | Lucky Wolf, 404 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI, 49079
Join your friends on election night for a watch party. The Van Buren County Democratic Party in co-operation with the Lucky Wolf will have food and fun as we celebrate our efforts in helping democrats across the county to get elected.
The $10 ticket covers the event cost at the Lucky Wolf. Food provided by the Democratic party.
Register and purchase a $10 ticket for this event here

Knock doors from Paw Paw
2024-11-02 09:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-26 09:30 - 17:00 | VBDCP Paw Paw Office, 816 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079, United States
It is GOTV time. 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 the Final 4 days
2024-11-02 09:00 - 2024-11-05 17:00 | VBC Dems Hartford Office, 4 W Main Street, Hartford, MI, 49057, United States
Join the MI Dems for the final stretch! We’ll be going door to door to talk to voters in our community about what issues are important to them, & how they can make a plan to go vote!
First time knocking doors? Canvassing is easy, fun, and rewarding! You’ll receive comprehensive training at the start of your shift.
Can’t see the location? After you sign up, you’ll receive an email with the address and other important info ahead of your shift.
Register Here

GOTV Phone Banking
2024-11-01 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | VBDCP Paw Paw Office, 816 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI, 49079, United States
GOTV Phone bank training. We will show you how to phone bank. You can take the training and phone bank with us or take a list and do it on your own.
If you have phone banked before, you can contact the organizer and he will set you up with a phone bank list. Your confirmation email will contain his contact info.
Register Here

Knock Door in South Haven
2024-11-01 10:00 - 2024-11-04 16:00 | VBCDP South Haven Office, 418 Broadway, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
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.
Register Here

Post Card Party for Kerry Tapper
2024-10-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Lucky Wolf, 404 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI, 49079
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”
Please bring 15 postcard stamps.
Text Kathy at 269-599-2350 to Rsvp

Knock Doors from Hartford
2024-10-28 17:30 - 2024-11-01 19:30 | MI
Weekdays 5-7:30pm
Join the One Campaign and the Van Buren County Dems to canvass door to door in your community!
We will be reaching out to voters in your area to talk with them about the issues that matter most to them and reminding them of the stakes in the November election.
Please bring a well-charged cellphone for using the mini-VAN canvassing app.
Training and materials will be provided.
Register Here

Knock doors in Bangor, MI
2024-10-28 09:30 - 13:00 | 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

Hartford Office Staffing
2024-10-26 09:00 - 2024-11-05 17:00 | VBC Dems Hartford Office, 4 W Main Street, Hartford, MI, 49057, United States
We are staffing the office for the early vote times in Hartford. We will answer questions and hand out literature and signs
Register Here

Knock Doors from Hartford
2024-10-26 09:00 - 2024-10-27 21:00 | VBC Dems Hartford Office, 4 W Main Street, Hartford, MI, 49057, United States

Knock Doors in South Haven
2024-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | VBCDP South Haven Office, 418 Broadway, South Haven, MI, 49090, United States
