Now is the time to come to the aid of the state of Wisconsin! Specifically the lowest turnout election of our various election cycles: the spring 2019 nonpartisan election featuring only one statewide race. Election Day is Tuesday, April 2. Grassroots North Shore is providing a host of opportunities to help boost turnout in the North Shore. Please sign up for at least one!

From most-needed to also helpful, here they are:

• Canvassing
  • Thursday, March 21, from 5-7pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Sunday, March 24, from 12-3pm, starting at our Shirley Horowitz's house (4845 N Newhall St., WFB)
  • Tuesday, March 26, from 2-4pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Saturday, March 30, from 2-5pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Sunday, March 31, from 12-3pm, starting at our Shirley Horowitz's house (4845 N Newhall St., WFB)
  • Monday, April 1, from 4:30-7:30pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Monday April 1, from 5-7pm, starting at our Shirley Horowitz's house (4845 N Newhall St., WFB)
• Phoning (please bring your own fully-charged cell phone)
  • Thursday, March 21, from 5-7pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Sunday, March 24, from 12-3pm, starting at our Shirley Horowitz's house (4845 N Newhall St., WFB)
  • Tuesday, March 26, from 2-4pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Saturday, March 30, from 2-5pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Sunday, March 31, from 12-3pm, starting at our Shirley Horowitz's house (4845 N Newhall St., WFB)
  • Monday, April 1, from 4:30-7:30pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Monday April 1, from 5-7pm, starting at our Shirley Horowitz's house (4845 N Newhall St., WFB)
• Writing Postcards
  • Thursday, March 21, from 5-7pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)
  • Tuesday, March 26, from 2-4pm, starting at our Brown Deer office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116)

We have oodles of Neubauer yard signs we are giving away. So come engage in an election activity and get a free sign or two! Or just stop in when the office is staffed to get yours. All signs must go before Tuesday, April 2: Election Day! Here's when you can pick up signs from our office (5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116):

• Wednesday, March 20, 4:00 to 6:00pm
• Thursday, March 21, 11:30am to 1:30pm and 5:00 to 7:00pm
• Monday, March 25, 10:00am to 12:00 Noon
• Tuesday, March 26, 2:00 to 5:00pm
• Saturday, March 30, 2:00 to 5:00pm

Speaking of which, early voting has begun all over the state. My husband and I voted yesterday in Glendale so that we could fully participate in getting others out to the polls before and on election day. You can too — and you should. You can visit our Early Voting Information page for a link to the municipality where you live to get further information about when and where to go.

I know everything we do is important. But elections, as we should all realize by now, have pretty serious consequences. We need to make sure we elect really good people, up and down the ballot. Otherwise, we risk disappointment, if not disaster. Grassroots North Shore has endorsed Lisa Neubauer for WI Supreme Court. There are too many county, city, and school board elections in our area for our organization to be tracking all of them. But you can find out what's on your specific ballot at MyVote and read up on your local candidates before you vote. I urge you to be informed. And I urge you to vote.

EVENTS

Tue Mar 19, 2019

Supreme Court Forum, 12pm - 1pm
Milwaukee Bar Association, 747 N. Broadway, Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bar Association will host a Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate forum featuring Judges Lisa Neubauer and Brian Hagedorn. Bring your lunch and bring your questions! No registration required. This event is open to the public. More info.

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 5:30pm - 8pm
1040 N. Cass Street, Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization will have recruitment and voter education phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. RSVP.

Wed Mar 20, 2019

Refuel the Resistance, 5pm - 8pm
Bounce Milwaukee, 2801 S. 5th Ct., Milwaukee
Weekly gathering at Bounce Milwaukee's mezzanine bar for networking, inspiration or just to vent. Bring along any evidence of your civic resistance from the last week to get a beverage (up to $7) on the house, and compare notes with other individuals and groups working to make things better. More information.

Drinking Liberally Wauwatosa, 6:30pm - 9pm
Walter's, 6930 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
Come join fellow Wauwatosa progressives for good conversation. More info.

Southwest Region Dems Meeting, 7pm - 7pm
Studz Pub Sports Bar & Grill, 6833 W. National Ave., West Allis
Southwest Dems will hold their monthly meeting. Region 5 covers Franklin, Greendale, Greenfield, Hales Corners, Milwaukee (Southwest), West Allis, West Milwaukee. For more information contact [email protected].

Thu Mar 21, 2019

Circuit Court Candidate Forum, 12pm - 1pm
Milwaukee Bar Association, 747 N. Broadway, Milwaukee
The Milwaukee Bar Association will host a candidate forum featuring the candidates for Branch 40 of the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Danielle Shelton and Andrew Jones. Bring your lunch and bring your questions! No registration required. This event is open to the public. More info.

Postcard, Canvass, Call Party, 5pm - 7pm
Grassroots North Shore Office, Suite 116, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Brown Deer
Grassroots North Shore is having a gathering to write postcards and make calls to state legislators and to remind voters about the election, and to canvass for Lisa Neubauer. Sign up and come by the office! RSVP.

ILOVE Impacted Lives: Overcoming Violence Effort, 6pm - 8:30pm
Milwaukee City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Wells St., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Shared stories of people impacted by gun violence. Open to the general public. People are asked to share their stories using the following prompts: - When was your life impacted by gun violence? - What happened and how did it impact you? - How did you feel when it happened? - How have you continued to be affected by it? Sharing your experience can have a vital role in preventing gun violence. Political leaders will offer their responses and ideas on advocacy and pledge to be a voice for those impacted by gun violence. To register yourself to share your short story or to get your organization to co-sponsor this event, please email Olu Sijuwade or call 414-248-2720 (mobile). More info.

Peace, Crime, & Justice, 6pm - 8pm
Mob Craft Brewery, 505 S. 5th St., Milwaukee
NEWaukee and Bridge the City will present a program to share solutions for the challenges Milwaukee faces concerning criminal justice and the judiciary. Introduction by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. Featured speakers include: John T. Chisholm, Milwaukee County District Attorney; Reggie Moore, Director of the Office of Violence Prevention; Katie Sanders, Executive Director of Safe & Sound; Evan Goyke, State Representative; Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Dallet; and Patrick J Wolf, Professor of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas. A brief open mic from the audience is also scheduled. More information.

Fri Mar 22, 2019

Comedy for a Cause, 7pm - 7pm
Next Act Theatre Performance Space, 255 S. Water St., Milwaukee
Join the Human Rights Campaign and Lady Laughs Comedy for a HERlariousnight of comedy while we "Stand-Up" for Equality. Featured Performers: Dana Goldberg, Dina Nina Martinez, Brittany Tilander. 6:00pm-7:00pm: VIP Reception; 7:00pm: Doors for General Admission 7:30pm: Showtime! Purchase VIP tickets ($30) for the ultimate experience - reserved seating and exclusive access to food and drink at the pre-show party. General admission tickets ($15) are going fast and VIP will sell outsoon. Reserve your tickets today

Sat Mar 23, 2019

Community Brainstorming, 8am - 11am
St. Matthew CME Church, 2944 N. 9th St., Milwaukee
Community Brainstorming Conference Breakfast Forum Breakfast: 8 am, Program: 9 am Political Candidates Forum, including the candidates for all the contested seats in the April 2 election: Wisconsin Supreme Court, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Branch 40, and MPS Board members for Districts 1, 2, 3, 8, and the citywide position. Moderator: Dr. Pamela Malone, Chair: Hon. Russell Stamper Sr. All Are Invited, Come and Participate http://www.communitybrainstorming.org/.

ELEVENTH ANNUAL WISCONSIN GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL, 8am - 6pm
Wisconsin Heights High School, 10173 US-14, Mazomanie, WI 53560
Registration 8:00 / Event 9:15. $25 Suggested Donation includes Lunch. KEY NOTE SPEAKERS: John Nichols; Matt Rothschild; Jay Heck; Judge Lisa Neubauer. OVER TWO DOZEN BREAKOUTS ON: VOTING RIGHTS, RURAL STRATEGIES, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, ADVANCING THE MOVEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, SKILL BUILDING, and HEALTHCARE. Musical entertainment: The Raging Grannies. Art Exhibition "Call For Peace, A Timeless Journey of Hope!" Presented in Belfast Ireland in 2017, Room 8. ALL DAY DINNER AT THE OLD FEED MILL 114 Cramer Street, Mazomanie . DINNER SPEAKER: John Peck, "Politics, Economics, & the Future of Rural Wisconsin." ONLINE TICKETS & REGISTRATION INFORMATION. For More Information, email Nate Timm or call 608-220-0139.

WI Grassroots Network Festival, 8am - 5pm
Wisconsin Heights High School, 10173 Hwy 14, near Mazomanie
The 11th Annual Wisconsin Grassroots Network Festival. Speeches, workshops, and information tables. Speakers: John Nichols, Matt Rothschild, Judge Lisa Neubauer, Jay Heck, Michael Crute. Suggested $25 donation, lunch included. More information.

Gwen Moore Town Hall, 10:15am - 11:30am
Mitchell St. Library, 906 W. Historic Mitchell St., Milwaukee
In her "Congressional Cafe" event, Rep. Gwen Moore will meet with constituents for a discussion about important federal legislative issues, events in Congress, and constituent concerns. More information: Milwaukee office, 414-297-1140.

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 11am - 5pm
2405 E. Wyoming Place, Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization is arranging canvassing and phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. The signup form has shifts on weekend dates and election week from now to April 2. RSVP.

4th CD Democratic Convention, 12pm - 3pm
McGovern Park, 4900 W. Custer St., Milwaukee
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin 4th Congressional District will hold its annual convention. Registration: 11:00am, Program: 12:00 pm Pre-registration with lunch: $20 Registration at door: $15 Pre-registration without lunch: $10. Registration. Questions? Please email [email protected] or call (414) 758-1261.

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
Sherman Boulevard & North Avenue, Milwaukee
Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Sun Mar 24, 2019

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 11am - 5pm
2405 E. Wyoming Place, Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization is arranging canvassing and phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. The signup form has shifts on weekend dates and election week from now to April 2. RSVP.

Canvass/Call for the Spring Elections, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Shirley Horowitz's house, 4845 N Newhall St, Whitefish Bay
Grassroots North Shore has endorsed Lisa Neubauer for Justice of the WI Supreme Court. The election will be held on April 2 and is likely to be a low turnout affair. That's why we need to contact as many potential voters as we can to urge them all to vote! If you can help us go door-to-door or phone potential voters, RSVP. And bring your own (fully charged) cellphone.

Spring Awards Gala, 5:30pm - 9pm
Italian Community Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee
The Milwaukee County Democrats' Annual Spring Awards Gala Awards to be presented: Lifetime of Service: Tom & Paula Spehert | Democrat of the Year: Brett Timmerman | Elected Official: Rep. David Crowley | Organization of the Year: BLOC. 5:30 pm - Cocktails | 6:30 pm - Dinner (Email or call if you have any special dietary needs). More information and RSVP: milwaukeedems.org/spring_gala_19. General Admission - $75 Sponsor - $100 | Host - $250 Sponsor Table - $1000 | Host Table - $2500 Pay via Mail: 1975 S 70th St, West Allis, WI 53219. Pay online.

Mon Mar 25, 2019

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 5:30pm - 8pm
WARD4*, 313 N. Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization will have recruitment and voter education phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. RSVP.

MPS Candidate Forum, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
St. Matthew CME Church, 2944 N. 9th St., Milwaukee
Meet the candidates for Milwaukee Board of School Directors. Focus: Racial equity in MPS and candidate leadership philosophies. Audience members will be allowed to submit questions in writing during the event. Moderator: Rev. Dr. Richard Shaw, Pastor at St. Matthew CME Church. Sponsored by MICAH Education Task Force, Milwaukee City Council of PTAs, ACLU Wisconsin, Leaders Igniting Transformation (LIT), and SURJ MKE (Showing Up for Racial Justice). More information.

Tue Mar 26, 2019

WFB Action Team Lobby Day, All day
Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703
Join WISDOM and CMRT (Coalition for More Responsible Transportation) volunteers in Madison to advocate for the addition of $36 million in transit funds in the state budget. We will be meeting with staff members of Senator Alberta Darling and telling our story about Route #14. We need at least a dozen people from her district; let me know if you can join us. More information.

MICAH Action Day / Madison, 8am - 4pm
Madison Masonic Temple, 301 Wisconsin Ave., Madison
Over 1,000 people from across the state of Wisconsin, all a part of WISDOM, will gather at the State Capitol to advocate and educate representatives about issues in the proposed state budget. More information about buses and other matters.

Canvass/Call/Postcard Party for the Spring Election, 2:00pm-4:00pm
Grassroots North Shore, 5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116, Brown Deer
Join us for the last chance to write postcards to prospective voters. And do a little door-knocking too! We need to boost the progressive turnout for the Spring 2019 Election. Do your part and have some fun! RSVP.

Wed Mar 27, 2019

Wisconsin Conservation Voters Conservation Lobby Day , 10am - 5pm
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703
No further information.

Wisconsin Justice Initiative, Inc., 12pm - 2pm
Riverfront Pizzeria Bar & Grill, 509 E Erie St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Attorney Kori Ashley will be the guest speaker at the *March 27 Wisconsin Justice Initiative Salon*. Ashley is the first lawyer the City of Milwaukee retained to represent indigent defendants in Milwaukee Municipal Court. Her position is new, needed, and funded for only a limited time. Join us to learn about this lawyer's adventures in Milwaukee Municipal Court. A lunch buffet will be available. The buffet will include a pasta dish, pizza, salad, and garlic bread. Vegetarian options will be available. The cost of the buffet is $14. Please make your reservation by *5 p.m. Monday, March 25*. (Sorry, no refunds for cancellations made after that time.) Register.

Refuel the Resistance, 5pm - 8pm
Bounce Milwaukee, 2801 S. 5th Ct., Milwaukee
Weekly gathering at Bounce Milwaukee's mezzanine bar for networking, inspiration or just to vent. Bring along any evidence of your civic resistance from the last week to get a beverage (up to $7) on the house, and compare notes with other individuals and groups working to make things better. More information.

ACLU v. MKE Police Dept., 5:30pm - 8pm
Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St., Milwaukee
ACLU vs. The Milwaukee Police Department: A Report of the Settlement and Court Order. Come and hear the important changes in MPD’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in MPD’s data gathering for oversight and accountability. Presented by Community Coalition for Quality Policing (CC4QP) Member. Light refreshments will be served.

Drinking Liberally Glendale, 6:30pm - 9pm
Bar Louie, 5750 N. Bayshore Dr., Glendale
Drinking Liberally Glendale meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Come drink a beverage or two of your choice and talk about Liberal stuff. More information.

Thu Mar 28, 2019

State Budget Impact, 11:45am - 1:30pm
Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St., Milwaukee
Join the Wisconsin Policy Forum at a Viewpoint Luncheon that will go beyond the line items to explore how the next state budget will impact citizens in metro Milwaukee. A panel of local leaders will speak to the wide range of possible impacts for the state’s largest metro region. Members: $30.00, Nonmembers $50.00. More information and registration.

Mental Health Board Meeting, 4:30pm - 4:30pm
TBA
Milwaukee County Mental Health Board Meeting. Public Comment: none. More information.

Sat Mar 30, 2019

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 11am - 5pm
Peace Action Center, 1001 E. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization is arranging canvassing and phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. The signup form has shifts on weekend dates and election week from now to April 2. RSVP.

Canvass/Call/Postcard Party for the Spring Election, 2:00pm-5:00pm
Grassroots North Shore, 5600 W Brown Deer Rd, Suite 116, Brown Deer
Join us for a little door-knocking too and some phoning! We need to boost the progressive turnout for the Spring 2019 Election. Do your part and have some fun! RSVP.

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
Forest Home Avenue & 43rd Street, Milwaukee
Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Canvass or Call Party, 2pm - 5pm
Grassroots North Shore Office, Suite 116, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Brown Deer
Grassroots North Shore is having a gathering to call and remind voters about the election, and to canvass for Lisa Neubauer. Sign up and come by the office! RSVP.

Benefit Concert/Veterans for Peace, 7pm - 7pm
Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, 1001 E. Locust St., Milwaukee
Tom Nielson, a Massachusetts singer-songwriter and activist, will appear in an evening of music, satire and social commentary to benefit Veterans for Peace. $15 donation. More information: Bill Christofferson, 414-496-9651

Sun Mar 31, 2019

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 11am - 5pm
Peace Action Center, 1001 E. Keefe Ave., Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization is arranging canvassing and phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. The signup form has shifts on weekend dates and election week from now to April 2. RSVP.

Canvass/Call for the Spring Elections, 12:00pm-3:00pm
Shirley Horowitz's house, 4845 N Newhall St, Whitefish Bay
Grassroots North Shore has endorsed Lisa Neubauer for Justice of the WI Supreme Court. The election will be held on April 2 and is likely to be a low turnout affair. That's why we need to contact as many potential voters as we can to urge them all to vote! If you can help us go door-to-door or phone potential voters, RSVP. And bring your own (fully charged) cellphone.

Mon Apr 1, 2019

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 9am - 6pm
After Gallery, 514 E Center Street, Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization is arranging canvassing and phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. The signup form has shifts on weekend dates and election week from now to April 2. RSVP.

Canvass/Call for the Spring Elections, 4:30-7:30pm
Grassroots North Shore Office, Suite 116, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Brown Deer
Grassroots North Shore has endorsed Lisa Neubauer for Justice of the WI Supreme Court. The election will be held on April 2 and is likely to be a low turnout affair. That's why we need to contact as many potential voters as we can to urge them all to vote! If you can help us go door-to-door or phone potential voters, RSVP. And bring your own (fully charged) cellphone.

Canvass/Call for the Spring Elections, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Shirley Horowitz's house, 4845 N Newhall St, Whitefish Bay
Grassroots North Shore has endorsed Lisa Neubauer for Justice of the WI Supreme Court. The election will be held on April 2 and is likely to be a low turnout affair. That's why we need to contact as many potential voters as we can to urge them all to vote! If you can help us go door-to-door or phone potential voters, RSVP. And bring your own (fully charged) cellphone.

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 5:30pm - 8pm
WARD4*, 313 N. Plankinton Avenue, Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization will have recruitment and voter education phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. RSVP.

Drinking Liberally Waukesha, 6:30pm - 9pm
Clarke Irish Pub, 314 W. Main St., Waukesha
Drinking Liberally Waukesha meets the first Monday of each month. More information.

Tue Apr 2, 2019

Spring General Election, your local polling place, 7am - 8pm
On the ballot: Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, five Milwaukee Circuit Court Judges, municipal officers and school board members in various municipalities. Make sure you vote!

Canvass/Phone for Spring Election, 9am - 6pm
After Gallery, 514 E Center Street, Milwaukee
The MKE Democratic Action organization is arranging canvassing and phone banking to get out the vote for the spring election and will appreciate your help. The signup form has shifts on weekend dates and election week from now to April 2. RSVP.