Westshore Dems Summer Event Announced
As announced at last week’s meeting, our August monthly meeting will be replaced by our annual Westshore Dems Summer Get-Together with the Democratic clubs of Westlake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, and North Olmsted. We’re excited to welcome former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and David Pepper, Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, as our featured speakers.
Registration details and additional information will be shared in upcoming newsletters. Mark your calendar—we hope to see all of you there!
- Date: Friday, August 28
- Time: Doors open at 5:30pm
- Location: Rocky River CIvic Center, Memorial Hall
Looking for Community Updates?
Want to stay up to date on what’s happening around Rocky River and at City Council? Be sure to check out Councilwoman-at-Large Lisa Haverman’s newsletter. Her latest issue includes a helpful roundup of construction projects around the city—something many of us will appreciate! You can subscribe and browse past issues at LisaHaverman.com.
Rocky River Canvass – Sunday August 9
Join the Ohio Democratic Party and Candidate Scott DiMauro as they continue the summer organizing and voter engagement program right here in Rocky River! Connect with your neighbors and support great candidates like Sherrod Brown and Amy Acton! Register here
- Date: Sunday, August 9
- Time: 1pm
- Location: Meet at Erie Island Coffee, Detroit Road
Rocky River Pride Celebration
Come join the fun for the 5th Annual Rocky River Community-Wide Pride Celebration and march to the RRPL Pride Fest and celebrate! 
See the event page for details:
- Date: Saturday, August 8
- Time: 12:00 pm
- Location: West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, Rocky River
Volunteer at the Cuyahoga County Fair!
Join the Berea Democrats and the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party (CCDP) at the Cuyahoga County Fair, August 11–16, 2026. Help register voters, distribute Vote-by-Mail request forms, and share information about November’s candidates and ballot issues. It’s a great way to make an impact and connect with fellow Democrats! Click here for more information.
- Dates: Tuesday, August 11 through Sunday, August 16
- Times: 2 hour shifts from noon until 8pm.
- Location: Cuyahoga Fairgrounds, Berea
- Click here to Sign Up For A Shift
Volunteer with Mobilize the Vote NEO
Mobilize the Vote NEO is dedicated to activating voters for this year’s midterm election around the Cleveland area- at protests, community events, knocking doors in senior citizen apartment buildings. They offer volunteer opportunities throughout Cleveland at different experience levels.
One Final Thought
The next time someone brings up Max Miller (and with recent headlines, it is happening a lot) introduce them to Brian Poindexter.
Many of our friends and neighbors may not know much about him or what he stands for. Brian is a husband and father of two teenage daughters who has served on city council, led major engineering projects, and understands how to bring people together to solve problems. Most importantly, he’s willing to listen to and engage with people from all walks of life. Brian has a positive vision for the OH-7 for all working families. I don’t think we can say the same about his opponent.
If you’d like to learn more about Brian—and be ready to share his story with others—take a few minutes to visit his website. Brian Poindexter for Congress
Get Involved – Other Events and Actions
Join the Ohio Wins group for more of these ongoing activities.
Virtual Training: How to Talk to Voters
As we gear up to knock on doors and connect with voters, many volunteers are looking for guidance on how to engage with voters. Well, look no further! Every week, we will host a training that will go through the ins and outs of canvassing, how to speak to voters, and set you up for success while canvassing. Click here to register How To: Talk to Voters · Ohio Wins
- Date: Every Friday
- Time: 7-8 pm
- Location: Join from Anywhere!
Statewide Volunteer Recruitment Phone Bank!
Join the Ohio Wins Democratic Coordinated Campaign to make calls and recruit volunteers for Sherrod Brown, Amy Acton, and Dems up and down the ballot! We’ll be gathering virtually and going through a brief training, then calling Dems in targeted areas to confirm their support and get them plugged into our campaign. This is a great way to help us grown our campaign to reach every voter statewide! Register here!
- Date: Every Tuesday
- Time: 6-8pm
- Location: Join from anywhere
Packet Bundling Party: Help Ohio Wins group bundle literature for canvassing! Sign up here!
- Dates: Every Friday
- Time: 4-6pm
- Location: Parma Office HQ, 11699 Brookpark Rd, Parma
Stand Up Saturdays – Every Week!
Join your neighbors and the occasional dinosaur for Stand Up Saturdays to encourage residents to honk, wave and support democracy! On the Public sidewalks at the corner of Detroit Road and Crocker Road from 10am to noon every Saturday.
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