Fall is officially here. And with it comes a flood of events. So I'll keep this intro brief.

Grassroots North Shore is holding four more deep canvass events plus four postcard parties. The postcards are to urge the Republican members of the Assembly's Committee on Campaigns and Elections and the Senate's Committee on Government Operations, Technology and Consumer Protection to hold public hearings on the bills to ensure that the 2021 process for drawing electoral districts is non-partisan, transparent, and fair. For deep canvassing, we will provide all the essential materials and some training in this canvassing technique. For the postcard parties, we will provide printed messages on postcards, pens, recipients' names and addresses, and stamps. All you have to do is fill out the remaining information. We will mail the postcards for you.

Deep canvassing will help ensure a robust turnout in the 2020 elections and postcard parties will help keep the issue of extreme gerrymandering front and center in the legislature. We need your help to accomplish these goals. So please sign up!

• Deep Canvassing, Wed. Sept. 25, 5-7:30pm
• Postcard Party, Wed. Sept. 25, 5-7:30pm
  
  
• Deep Canvassing, Sat. Sept. 28, 2-4:30pm
• Postcard Party, Sat. Sept. 28, 2-4:30pm
  
  
• Deep Canvassing, Wed. Oct. 2, 5-7:30pm
• Postcard Party, Wed. Oct. 2, 5-7:30pm
  
  
• Deep Canvassing, Sat. Oct. 12, 2-4:30pm
• Postcard Party, Sat. Oct. 12, 2-4:30pm
  
  

The latest and most important Trump scandal — his effort to pressure Ukraine to dig up dirt (or manufacture it) on former VP Joe Biden — has made the subject of impeaching him more salient than ever. That's why, on Sunday Oct. 13, we are holding a debate between Dr. Robert Kraig, executive director of Citizen Action of Wisconsin, and Dr. Sheldon Wasserman, Milwaukee County Supervisor. Kathleen Dunn, long time host of Wisconsin Public Radio, will moderate as our two panelists take sides: Impeachment? or Not? (Or see the event on Facebook and RSVP there!) You won't want to miss what is sure to be a lively and vital discussion. So save the date and sign up now.

On September 15, Grassroots North Shore held its Annual Potluck Picnic with a sellout crowd. Our keynote speaker this year — Seth Hoffmeister, Conservation Voters Director — provided us with a synopsis of what has changed in environmental regulations since Tony Evers replaced Scott Walker as governor. Christine Kuramoto, a stalwart supporter of Grassroots North Shore, has provided us with an account of Hoffmeister's talk and the Q and A session that followed.

EVENTS

Tue Sep 24, 2019

"The Unafraid" Film / DACA, 3pm - 7pm
La Verna Commons, Alverno College, 3400 S. 43rd St., Milwaukee
Voces de la Frontera is proud to host this special film screening and community dialogue surrounding issues pertaining to students, DACA, and progressive actions that Voces is taking in the state of Wisconsin. A panel of local experts will discuss the unique challenges DACAmented students face attending college. Screening will begin at 4:00pm. There is no cost and snacks will be provided. More information.

Chris Larson Fundraiser, 5pm - 7pm
3233 S. Herman St., Milwaukee
State Sen. Chris Larson will host a backyard fundraiser featuring 17 different beers symbolizing the 17 seats we need to have a majority in the State Senate. It's an opportunity to talk about the future of Wisconsin, share an update on our efforts to move Wisconsin in a progressive direction, chat about all the political happenings, and decry/celebrate the Brewers season. Contribution levels: Host $500 Sponsor $250 Activist $100 Friend $50 Voter $25 Tickets.

Women & Politics Social Hour, 5pm - 7pm
Rise & Grind Cafe, 2737 N. Martin Luther King Dr., Milwaukee
Come and meet Cecile Richards, Ai-jen Poo, and Jess Morales Rocketto as well as local women from all over the area to compare notes about how to make sure that our government represents us. There will also be a panel discussion with local leaders talking about the issues that they care about the most. Free event, free food, and ADA accessible! RSVP by Sept. 16.

Wed Sep 25, 2019

On the Issues: Prosecutor as Gatekeeper, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Marquette University, Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee
Professor and former federal prosecutor Paul Butler and Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm will discuss the goals of developing strategies for prosecutors to reduce incarceration, promote racial equity, and increase the public’s confidence in the justice system. RSVP required.

Deep Canvassing Event, 5pm - 7:30pm
GRNS office, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 116, Brown Deer
Deep canvassing does not seek to get votes for any particular candidate or party. Instead, its purpose is to listen to specific voters' concerns. The techniques canvassers use and the script require canvassers to work in pairs and to have a real discussion with voters. Help Grassroots North Shore get to know voters in the area. Training will be provided. RSVP

Postcard Party for Fair Maps, 5pm - 7:30pm
GRNS office, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 116, Brown Deer
Send postcards to the GOP members of the Assembly and Senate committees who should be holding public hearings in AB303 and SB288 (the bills to make redrawing the electoral district lines a non-partisan and transparent process). We have the postcards, pens, addresses and stamps. Join with others to make our voices heard. RSVP.

Warren Beer Garden Meet-up, 5:30pm - 7pm
Humboldt Beer Garden, 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee
Join the meet-up to talk about updates from the campaign and how to organize in our community. Anybody and everyone is welcome! RSVP.

Jason Fields Kickoff Fundraiser, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee
Campaign Kickoff for Jason Fields as candidate for Milwaukee Comptroller. Suggested contributions: Host: $1,000 Sponsor: $500 Supporter: $250 Friend: $50 This event is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Any and all contributions are welcome but not necessary. More information.

Refuel the Resistance, 6pm - 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 Glendale, 6:30pm - 9pm
Silver Spring House, 6655 N. Green Bay Rd., Glendale
Note new location: Drinking Liberally Glendale meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month. A monthly meetup to eat, drink, and talk politics with like-minded people. More information.

Drinking Liberally Port Washington, 6:30pm - 8pm
Schooner Pub, 114 N Franklin St, Port Washington
TBA.

MPS Listening Session, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Vincent High School, 7501 N. Granville Rd., Milwaukee
MPS is launching a community survey designed to gather input about important education topics and is seeking the input of students,families, educators, staff and all community members. The results of the district survey will be used to determine how to strengthen students’ academic experiences and enrich opportunities for them. More info.

Thu Sep 26, 2019

ICEoutofMKE event, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Milwaukee City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Milwaukee
Your presence is needed to ensure that the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) will not participate in federal raids that tear families apart, nor share information, resources or transfer people to ICE. Join us at a public hearing of the Fire & Police Commission to call on Commission members to strengthen the MPD Standard Operation Procedure on Immigration (SOP130). The current SOP130 is too discretionary and lacks clarity.This updated policy will decrease racial profiling, improve public safety, and affirm that Milwaukee is a welcoming community. Now more than ever is the time to act and demand strong and clear protections. Both nationally and in Wisconsin, we have witnessed cruel large scale raids driven by xenophobia and racism. Can we count on you to join us?

Mental Health Board Meeting, 4:30pm - 4:30pm
Washington Park Senior Censter, 4420 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Mental Health Board Meeting. Public Comment: General. More information.

Criminal Justice Reform, 5:30pm - 5:30pm
Wauwatosa Public Library, 7635 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa
This People Power Action Event will cover critical issues like barriers to employment following incarceration, as well as the epidemic of crimeless revocation, the process by which thousands of Wisconsin residents are sent to prison each year despite having not committed a crime. These events will feature an informative panel discussion featuring individuals directly impacted by the criminal justice system and people working for change on both sides of the aisle. You can have your questions answered also. Sponsored by ACLU. RSVP.

Lead Free Summit, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hephatha Lutheran Church, 1720 W. Locust St., Milwaukee
Please join in support to address the high levels of lead poisoning among inner-city residents, especially our children. Health Commissioner Kowalik and City Alders will be present to respond to a city budget proposal for free lead filters and education kits to birthing mothers in Milwaukee before leaving the hospital. Mayor Barrett and local hospital administrators have also been invited. Doors open 5:30pm * Choir 5:45pm * Summit 6pm * Refreshments & Resources 7:30pm. More info.

Fair Deal Town Hall, 6pm - 6pm
German Immersion School, 3778 N. 82nd St., Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb will hold a meeting to talk about the proposal for a Fair Deal that seeks a new partnership between Milwaukee County and the State of Wisconsin to provide the local resources necessary to fund critical services for our community and invest in our future. More information.

Fri Sep 27, 2019

Emerge Wisconsin Webinar, 12pm - 12pm
online
Emerge Wisconsin is a groundbreaking organization that recruits and empowers Democratic women to run for office by giving them the tools and support they need to become future leaders in their communities. To learn more about the program before you apply, sign up for one of the webinars to be shown on September 23 and 27.

Sat Sep 28, 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. Topic: Reforms and Innovation in Corrections in Wisconsin Panel: Kevin Carr, Secretary Wis. Department of Corrections; John Chisholm, Milwaukee County District Attorney; Dr. Sadique Isahaku, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, MATC; State Rep. Sheila Stubbs, District 77. Moderator: Dr. Pamela Malone / Chair: Hon. Russell Stamper Sr. All Are Invited, Come and Participate.

DPW Campaign Training, 9am - 4:30pm
Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, 1001 Amber Ave., Stevens Point
Join the Wisconsin Democratic Party and the National Democratic Training Committee in Stevens Point for a free in-person training focusing on fundamental aspects of running a campaign, including fundraising, messaging, digital communications, and field operations. Registration.

Canvass with Rep. Kalan Haywood, 10am - 5pm
TBA
Do some door to door, issue based canvassing with Representative Kalan Haywood, who will update canvassers on issues of importance in his district. Shifts start at 10: 00am and 2:00pm. Organized by MKE Democratic Action. RSVP.

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

Deep Canvassing Event, 2pm - 4:30pm
GRNS office, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 116, Brown Deer
Deep canvassing does not seek to get votes for any particular candidate or party. Instead, its purpose is to listen to specific voters' concerns. The techniques canvassers use and the script require canvassers to work in pairs and to have a real discussion with voters. Help Grassroots North Shore get to know voters in the area. Training will be provided. RSVP.

Postcard Party for Fair Maps, 5pm - 7:30pm
GRNS office, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 116, Brown Deer
Send postcards to the GOP members of the Assembly and Senate committees who should be holding public hearings in AB303 and SB288 (the bills to make redrawing the electoral district lines a non-partisan and transparent process). We have the postcards, pens, addresses and stamps. Join with others to make our voices heard. RSVP.

Sun Sep 29, 2019

Blue Bash Block Party, 1pm - 4pm
DPMC Office, 2999 S. Delaware Ave., Milwaukee
Come out and party with some of your closest Democratic friends at the Annual Blue Bash! This year we are having a Block Party along with the grand reopening of our newly renovated office! $25 per person, $10 for children 3 or older $50 family rate. #MKEDems Hot dogs, assorted chips, popcorn, sweets, beer and soda. What more can you ask for?! Join us at our annual Blue Bash Block Party! Tickets.

Tue Oct 1, 2019

Film screening of "Rigged: the Voter Suppression Playbook", 6pm - 8:30pm
All Peoples Church, 2600 N 2nd St, Milwaukee
"Rigged" illuminates several ways that voters have been disenfranchised, including purging voter rolls, changing Voter ID laws and "cracking and packing" districts to consolidate power for one group or break up power for another. Most importantly, this film helps viewers see the lines connecting "rigged" elections to the politicians who feel free to ignore the will of the people to the policies they pass that benefit special interests.

On the Issues: Tom Barrett, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Marquette University, Eckstein Hall, 1215 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee
Barrett’s tenure as mayor has been marked by billions in downtown development, as well as a renaissance in some city neighborhoods. Yet parts of Milwaukee still struggle with poverty, high unemployment, and violent crime. Come for a conversation about the state of the state’s largest city, what the future holds for Milwaukee, and why that matters to the rest of Wisconsin. RSVP required.

Town Hall on St. Joseph Hospital, 5:30pm - 7pm
Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St., Milwaukee
St. Joe's Accountability Coalition, Citizen Action, and BLOC will host a town hall regarding Ascension-St. Joseph Hospital. More info.

Wed Oct 2, 2019

Deep Canvassing Event, 5pm - 7:30pm
GRNS office, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 116, Brown Deer
Deep canvassing does not seek to get votes for any particular candidate or party. Instead, its purpose is to listen to specific voters' concerns. The techniques canvassers use and the script require canvassers to work in pairs and to have a real discussion with voters. Help Grassroots North Shore get to know voters in the area. Training will be provided. RSVP

Postcard Party for Fair Maps, 5pm - 7:30pm
GRNS office, 5600 W. Brown Deer Rd., Suite 116, Brown Deer
Send postcards to the GOP members of the Assembly and Senate committees who should be holding public hearings in AB303 and SB288 (the bills to make redrawing the electoral district lines a non-partisan and transparent process). We have the postcards, pens, addresses and stamps. Join with others to make our voices heard. RSVP<./p>

Grass Roots South Shore Meeting, 6pm - 8pm
Cudahy Library, 3500 Library Dr., Cudahy
Grass Roots South Shore meets on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information call Jim Balk, 414-218-5944.

Refuel the Resistance, 6pm - 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.

Thu Oct 3, 2019

DPMC Issues Committee Meeting, 4:30pm - 4:30pm
Amalgamated Transit Union, 734 N. 26th St., Milwaukee
The Democratic Party's Issues Committee will hold its monthly meeting. All Democrats are welcome to participate.

Reforming the Justice System, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Ivy House, 906 S. Barclay St., Milwaukee
Pulitzer-Prize-winning reporter Tony Messenger will speak on the justice system reforms following Ferguson and combating debtors' prisons. The talk is titled "From Ferguson to the Finish Line: A Path Forward on Criminal Justice Reform," with a short response by local panelists. Reception with light appetizers following the talk.

Warren Beer Garden Meet-up, 5:30pm - 7pm
Humboldt Beer Garden, 3000 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee
Community event supporting Elizabeth Warren for President. Gather to talk about Elizabeth’s vision for real, structural change in this country, updates from the campaign, and how to organize in our community. Anybody and everyone is welcome! RSVP.

Sat Oct 5, 2019

Stand for Peace, 12pm - 1pm
TBA
Stand for peace in the streets of Milwaukee, every Saturday at noon. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.

Mon Oct 7, 2019

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.