Sherrod Brown and David Pepper – Friday August 28
Two leading Ohio Democrats. One special West Shore Dems gathering. No registration is required for this event, so bring your friends!
- Friday, August 28
- Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
- Rocky River Civic Center, Memorial Hall
- A $20 donation at the door is requested to support all the West Shore Democratic Clubs in their efforts this November!
West Side Meet and Greet with Dr. Amy Acton – Sunday, August 30
- Date: Sunday, August 30
- Time: 11:30 am to 1pm
- Location: Will be sent after registration.
Spread the Word: Vote by Mail is Still OK!
The recent rulings by the Supreme Court have caused a lot of confusion about mail-in voting throughout the US which was, frankly, part of the intent. But here in Ohio, the process has not changed. If you or people you know vote by mail, keep in mind the key dates for returning applications and ballots. Request your vote by mail ballot today and send it in early! And if you have any questions or are confused about how to fill it out, the Cuyahoga County BOE https://boe.cuyahogacounty.gov/home has some great resources.
What Else is on the Ballot this November?
Voters will consider two countywide property tax increases this November — one supporting Health & Human Services programs and another for the Board of Developmental Disabilities. Both measures aim to maintain essential services facing rising costs and growing demand. More details and context are available in the linked article.
OhioWins is hosting an August Weekend of Action this weekend, with canvassing events happening in several communities across our area, including Fairview Park, Solon, Independence, and Parma. Canvassing not your thing? No problem! There are plenty of other ways to help. Check out the full list of events on Mobilize.
Fairview Park Canvassing
Join the OhioWins! Democratic Coordinated Campaign to knock doors for our August Weekend of Action to support Sherrod Brown, Amy Acton and Dems up and down the ballot! Saturday and Sunday times available.
- Date: Saturday August 29 & Sunday, August 30
- Time: Multiple times available throughout the day.
- Location: Fairview Park
- Register here on Mobilize.us for exact times and locations
Save the Date! Brian Poindexter Fundraiser in Rocky River
A great way to start Friday evening – a fundraising event for Brian Poindexter at Tartine Bistro in Rocky River. Details are being worked out, so we will share more info when we have it.
- Date: Friday, September 18
- Time: 5-8 p.m.
- Location: Tartine Bistro, Old Detroit Road, Rocky River
- More info to come
Fire Husted and Miller Yard Signs Available
Indivisible Strongsville is offering yard signs below. If you’d like one, fill out the interest form and we will get it for you. Fire Husted/Miller Yard Sign Interest Form
Other Ways to Get Involved
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. Click here for more info.
Join the Ohio Wins group for more of these ongoing activities.
Virtual Training: How to Talk to Voters
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! 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
Have events, issues or concerns to share with the Rocky River Dems? Submit them to our email to be included in the newsletter.
Don’t Forget: West Shore Dems Summer Meeting – Friday August 28
Just a reminder – in place of our regular monthly meeting…we will be Joining the Democratic clubs of Westlake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, and North Olmsted for a West Shore Dems summer meeting. Our featured speakers for the evening will be former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, candidate for U.S. Senate, and David Pepper, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio. A $20 donation at the door is requested to support all the West Shore Democratic Clubs in their efforts this November! No registration is required for this event, so bring your friends!
- Friday, August 28
- Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
- Rocky River Civic Center, Memorial Hall
Special Rocky River Events – August 25
Since we don’t have our usual meeting on Tuesday, August 25, why not join your fellow Dems for two great events, starting with a canvassing event with Brian Poindexter, followed by after-canvassing drinks at the Rocky River Brewing Company.
Canvassing Event with Brian Poindexter
- Time: 4pm
- Location: Meet at the Rocky River Public Library
- Register for the Rocky River Canvass
After-Canvass Drinks at Rocky River Brewing Company
- Time: 6:30-7:30pm
- Location: Rocky River Brewing Company (21290 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116)
- Visit Mobilize.US to register
Other Ohio Wins Canvassing Events
Bay Village Canvass with Scott DiMauro
- Date: Saturday August 22
- Location: will be sent upon registration
- Time: 1pm
- Register for the Bay Village Canvass
Westlake Canvass
- Date: Sunday, August 23
- Location: Panera Bread, Detroit Road, Westlake
- Time: 1pm
- Register for the Westlake Canvass
Fire Husted and Miller Yard Signs Available
Indivisible Strongsville is offering yard signs – let us know if you would like one and we will get it for you. Just fill out the link below. Fire Husted/Miller Yard Sign Interest Form
Save the Date! Brian Poindexter Fundraiser in Rocky River
A great way to start Friday evening – a fundraising event for Brian Poindexter at Tartine Bistro in Rocky River. Details are being worked out, so we will share more info when we have it.
- Date: Friday, September 18
- Time: 5-8 pm
- Location: Tartine Bistro, Old Detroit Road, Rocky River
- More info to come
Other Ways to Get Involved
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. Click here for more info.
Join the Ohio Wins group for more of these ongoing activities.
Virtual Training: How to Talk to Voters
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! 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
Have events, issues or concerns to share with the Rocky River Dems? Submit them to our email to be included in the newsletter.
Mark You Calendar – You Won’t Want to Miss It!
Join the Democratic clubs of Rocky River, Westlake, Bay Village, Fairview Park, and North Olmsted as we welcome former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, candidate for U.S. Senate, and David Pepper, candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Ohio, as our featured speakers. This promises to be quite an event – make your plans to attend!
- Date: Friday, August 28
- Time: Doors open at 5:30pm
- Location: Rocky River CIvic Center, Memorial Hall
Rocky River Rec Center Survey Period
For many years, the Rocky River Rec Center has been at the heart of activities, programs, and community life for people of all ages. Now, the City of Rocky River is looking ahead and planning for the Rec Center’s future. Share your thoughts, opinions, and ideas through the city’s online survey. Let them know what you value about the Rec Center and what you would like to see in the years ahead. Visit their website to take the survey!
Max Miller Protest
Have Friday afternoon free? Let Max Miller know what you think about his leadership!
- Date: Friday, August 14
- Time: 1pm
- Location: Corner of Ridge Road and Ridgewood in Parma
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. Click here for more info.
Get Out the Vote for Sherrod Brown, Amy Acton and Scott DiMauro
Have you tried canvassing yet? This is turning out to be an exciting election year, and Ohio Wins is doing canvassing events throughout our area. Check out these and other upcoming events on Mobilize.US for times and locations.
- Fairview Park Canvass Saturday, August 15 Sign Up Here
- Lakewood Canvass – Saturday August 15 Click to Register
- Knock Doors in Westlake! Sunday, August 16 1-4pm Register Here
One Final Thought
Recently there has been a lot of media trying to put labels on different ideas in the Democratic Party. But Moderate, progressive, socialist, whatever you call it – in the Democratic party, we know there is space ifor a variety of thoughts and opinions. Not only that, we know our government works better with a variety of voices. We see what happens when only one vision is in charge.
Here in Rocky River and across Ohio, we know Republican policies have hurt our communities. Let’s stay focused on changing that by electing Brian Poindexter, Sherrod Brown, Dr. Amy Acton, and Democrats up and down the ballot. Are bigger conversations about the party’s future important? Absolutely. But right now, in this moment, we’ve got elections to win in November. And to do that, we need all of us.
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.
Have events, issues or concerns to share with the Rocky River Dems? Submit them to our email to be included in the newsletter.
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.
Have events, issues or concerns to share with the Rocky River Dems? Submit them to our email to be included in the newsletter.
July Meeting Wrap Up
Last Tuesday’s meeting had one clear message: with fewer than 100 days until the election, now is the time to get involved.
Whether you’re talking with friends and neighbors, posting on social media, canvassing, or volunteering with a campaign, every conversation matters. Together, we can make a difference in Ohio this November.
Thank you to our guest speakers, Scott DiMauro, Brian Poindexter, and Liz Gerstenhaber, precinct captain. If you haven’t already, take a few minutes to learn more about Scott and Brian by visiting their campaign websites. Liz presented a great presentation about all the ways to get involved with the campaigns which we will be sharing on the website soon.
Rocky River Pride Celebration
Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Rocky River Community-Wide Pride Celebration! Join us as we 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
Canvassing and Community Conversations
With fewer than 100 days until the midterm election, now is the time to get involved. There are two canvass events scheduled in Rocky River over the next few weeks, including one with our friend Scott Dimauro on August 8! Whether you volunteer with a specific campaign, help at the Party level, or just share your thoughts with friends and neighbors, every conversation can make a difference. Check out the opportunities below and visit our Elections page for more ways to help.
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
Rocky River Canvass with Ohio Wins – Click here to register.
- Date: Saturday August 1
- Time: 1pm
- Location: Meet at Erie Island Coffee on Detroit Road
Parma Canvass at Parma HQ Register here.
- Dates: Saturday August 1 (10am)
- Sunday August 2 (1pm)
- Parma Office – 11699 Brookpark Rd, Parma OH
Drinks with Dems Happy Hour at Gunselman’s Tavern – Ohio Wins Happy Hour Register here
- Date: Wednesday, August 5
- Time: 4-6pm
- Location: Gunselmans Tavern – (21490 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park
Rocky River Canvass with Scott DiMauro at Erie Island Coffee Company Register here
- Date: Sunday, August 9
- Time: 1pm
- Location: Meet at Erie Island Coffee, Detroit Road
West Park Meet & Greet with Scott DiMauro – July 30
- Date: July 30
- Time: 6:30-8pm
- Location: 5 Points Coffee & Tea
Senator Mark Kelly and Senator Sherrod Brown Fundraiser
Date: August 2, 2026
Reception with Dr. Amy Acton – Friday, July 31
Click here for more information and to register.
A Quick Note About Yard Signs
We’ve received several inquiries about yard signs over the past few weeks, and we love the enthusiasm! Yard signs for Acton, Brown, and other Democratic candidates are expected to be released soon. As soon as they’re available, we’ll let everyone know how to get them. Thank you for helping spread the word and show your support!
Useful Info from the Ohio Progressive Briefing
Innovation Ohio has started hosting the Ohio Progressive Briefing, a regular series that shares the latest messaging, polling, and research to help Ohio’s progressive organizations, activists, elected officials, and campaigns stay informed and equipped for the work ahead. , and we wanted to share highlights from their most recent briefing below.
- Hands Off Ohio campaign and messaging toolkit opposing Trump Administration election sabotage and FBI raids against voting advocates
- Countering Attacks on Ohio’s Caregivers – Medicaid fraud messaging
- Pushing Back on Voter ID toolkit
We’ll also post these resources on our Election Page so you always know where to find them.
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
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.
Have events, issues or concerns to share with the Rocky River Dems? Submit them to our email to be included in the newsletter.
