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SUMMARY:KCDP Primary Election Watch Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Pyramid Scheme to watch results come in! We will watch the results come in until the results or 2am. \nSign up for updates here: \n  \nhttps://www.mobilize.us/michiganlcv/event/979592/
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kcdp-primary-election-watch-party/
LOCATION:Pyramid Scheme\, 68 Commerce Ave SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
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SUMMARY:Kent County Democratic Party Unity Breakfast w/ Celebrity Chef Marshall Kilgore
DESCRIPTION:Kent County Democratic Party Unity Breakfast \nWednesday\, August 5 | 10:00 AM Kent County Democratic Party Headquarters \nThe primary is over—now it’s time to come together. \nJoin the Kent County Democratic Party for our Post-Primary Unity Breakfast as we unite behind our Democratic nominees and prepare for the work ahead. Whether you supported a winning candidate or another Democrat in the primary\, we’re all on the same team now. \nThis gathering is an opportunity to reconnect with fellow Democrats\, thank the volunteers and supporters who made the primary possible\, and focus our energy on winning in November. We’ll discuss our general election strategy\, voter outreach efforts\, and ways everyone can get involved as we build momentum for the months ahead. \nEnjoy breakfast\, meet Democratic candidates and grassroots leaders from across Kent County\, and help launch our unified campaign to elect Democrats up and down the ballot. \nTogether\, we are stronger. Together\, we win. \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kent-county-democratic-party-unity-breakfast-w-celebrity-chef-marshall-kilgore/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260805T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260413T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172911Z
UID:4283-1785952800-1785956400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Women's Caucus
DESCRIPTION:The Kent Dems Women’s Caucus is a place to organize and support the advancement of women!\n\n\n\nMeetings are on the 1st Wednesday @ 6:00pm Kent Dems HQ\n\n\n\nContact kentdemswomenscaucus@gmail.com to get connected!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/womens-caucus-3/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260701T211745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T211745Z
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SUMMARY:EAT's August Meeting with Commissioner Steve Faber
DESCRIPTION:Kent County Commissioner Steve Faber will join us in August to discuss the environmental issues and projects currently before the County.\nWe’ll learn how to show up and advocate for the County to be a good steward of our environment — and our citizens. If you’re looking for ways to get involved and take action with the County\, this is the meeting for you.\nPlease note: EAT’s August meeting has moved to Thursday\, Aug 6\, to give voters\, poll workers\, and candidates the time they need for the primary.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/eats-august-meeting-with-commissioner-steve-faber/
LOCATION:Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain Street NE\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T173000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260730T020231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T020231Z
UID:5350-1786120200-1786123800@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance - Veteran’s Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Plainfield Blue and Creston Blue are joining forces with Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids and Indivisible Kent County for a weekly bridge takeover.\nWe show up across our community to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind our neighbors that we’re paying attention and speaking up.\n📅 When: Every Friday\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Changes each week\n👉 Find this week’s exact bridge + parking details on the Plainfield Blue Facebook page @PlainfieldBlue\n🤝 Who: You and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future\nEvery person who shows up matters. Your presence adds to the energy and sends a message that we are engaged and not going anywhere.\n✨ Your action step: Check the location on our Facebook page\, grab a sign\, and join us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-veterans-bridge-12/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260706T164357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T164357Z
UID:5055-1786384800-1786388400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Kent Dems Black Caucus
DESCRIPTION:The Kent Dems Black Caucus is a place to organize and support the advancement of the Black Community! \nMeetings are on the 2nd Monday @ 6:00pm\nKent Dems HQ \nContact nedandree@gmail.com to get connected!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kent-dems-black-caucus-2/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260706T181334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T181334Z
UID:5061-1786557600-1786566600@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:August 2026 Social Hour & Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Monthly Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. \n\nThe Social Hour for August will be hosted by Hillary Scholten\, candidate for US House\, Dist. 3! The business meeting begins at 7:00pm following the Social Hour where supper is provided. At the August meeting we will hear from legislative updates from State Representative John Fitzgerald and County Commissioner Monica Sparks – this is a great opportunity to learn what the Dems are Doing! \n\nOur meetings are open to all where we discuss the business of the party\, and organize our community to move Kent County Forward.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/august-2026-social-hour-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260813T195628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T195628Z
UID:5446-1786647600-1786651200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Strategic Planning Recap
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URL:https://kentdems.com/event/strategic-planning-recap/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260814T173000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260730T015721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T015938Z
UID:5343-1786725000-1786728600@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance - Jupiter Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Plainfield Blue and Creston Blue are joining forces with Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids and Indivisible Kent County for a weekly bridge takeover.\nWe show up across our community to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind our neighbors that we’re paying attention and speaking up.\n📅 When: Every Friday\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Changes each week\n👉 Find this week’s exact bridge + parking details on the Plainfield Blue Facebook page @PlainfieldBlue\n🤝 Who: You and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future\nEvery person who shows up matters. Your presence adds to the energy and sends a message that we are engaged and not going anywhere.\n✨ Your action step: Check the location on our Facebook page\, grab a sign\, and join us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-jupiter-bridge-13/
LOCATION:Jupiter Ave Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260710T195053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T141505Z
UID:5122-1786788000-1786791600@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Kent County August 2026 Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Kent County 2026 County Convention will convene on Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 at 10am via Zoom. \nThe purpose of the convention will be to elect members to the state convention committees and consider resolutions to put before the party’s membership.  The Michigan Dems’s State Convention will take place on Saturday\, August 29th in Lansing at the Lansing Center. \nFor more information about the MI Dems Nominating Convention Click Here\nRead Below for the Call To Convention \n____________________________________________________________________________________ \nCALL TO CONVENTION\nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 15\, 2026 \nThe Kent County Democrats must hold a County Convention on August 15\, 2026 in advance of the Michigan  Democratic Party State Nominating Convention  August 29\, 2026. (Official Call to State Nominating Convention attached.) Our county convention may be held virtually\, further instructions to follow. \nThe purpose of this county convention is to elect members and alternates to the State Convention Credentials Committee. \nWho may participate:  \n\nMembers of the MDP in Kent County (Must be MDP member by Thursday\, July 16 to be eligible to vote at the August 15 County or District Conventions. *Does not apply to Precinct Delegates\, Democratic elected officials and Democratic nominees to partisan office\, per MDP Rule 3.2.2. )\nPrecinct Delegates elected on the August 4 ballot. (Must be MDP members by August 15)\nNominees for County and Legislative office in Kent County (Must be MDP members by August 15)\n\nHow to participate: Pre-register at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kRaD1sbaTsyZa1FANy1XKw \nby 5pm\, Thursday\, August 13. Your credentials will be checked and you will be sent further information about the August 15 Convention. \nElecting members to the State Convention Credentialing Committee: The State Convention Credentialing Committee will meet virtually Thursday\, August 20\, 2026\, at 6:00pm. County Convention delegates from the 2nd CD and from the 3d CD will be elected to the committee separately. \nFrom 2nd CD:   1 female alternate\nFrom 3rd CD:     1 female member\, 1 male member\, 1 female alternate\, 1 male alternate \nIf you wish to volunteer (i.e.\, nominate yourself) or to nominate someone else to one of these committee positions\, email info@kentdems.com . All nominees must meet the criteria listed above in “Who Can Participate.” Before nominating anyone\, please check with them to be sure they are willing to serve. In your e-mail: a) as Subject\, please put “August Convention Nomination;” b)  indicate which position the  nomination is for (e.g male member;  female alternate\, etc); and c) whether the person being nominated lives in the 2nd Congressional District  or in the 3d Congressional District. (Remember\, you must check with the nominee first about their willingness to serve\, and you should ask about their district) \nIf you have any questions\, please contact info@kentdems.com or call (616) 406-1573 \nIn solidarity\,\nKent County Democratic Party \n 
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kent-county-august-2026-convention/
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260130T171520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171520Z
UID:3549-1786989600-1786995000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Progressive Caucus
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at our monthly general meeting! This is a great way to meet other progressives and get plugged into all of our caucus activity. We partially use this time to plan events and go over other caucus business\, and we also update each other on the various organizations and projects each individual caucus member is working on.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/progressive-caucus-8/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T210000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260711T115732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T115732Z
UID:5130-1787166000-1787173200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:KCQC Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kent County Queer Coalition for our monthly meeting!  The KCQC is where members of the Queer Community and our Allies gather to organize and support our LGBTQ+ friends & family
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kcqc-monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260821T173000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260730T020334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T020334Z
UID:5352-1787329800-1787333400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance - Veteran’s Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Plainfield Blue and Creston Blue are joining forces with Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids and Indivisible Kent County for a weekly bridge takeover.\nWe show up across our community to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind our neighbors that we’re paying attention and speaking up.\n📅 When: Every Friday\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Changes each week\n👉 Find this week’s exact bridge + parking details on the Plainfield Blue Facebook page @PlainfieldBlue\n🤝 Who: You and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future\nEvery person who shows up matters. Your presence adds to the energy and sends a message that we are engaged and not going anywhere.\n✨ Your action step: Check the location on our Facebook page\, grab a sign\, and join us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-veterans-bridge-13/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260130T170336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170356Z
UID:3512-1787680800-1787688000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Veteran's Caucus
DESCRIPTION:KCDP Veterans Caucus Monthly Meeting\nThe KCDP Veterans Caucus brings together veterans\, military-connected individuals\, and allies who want to put their values into action and strengthen our democracy. We focus on civic engagement\, service projects\, and building veteran voices within the Kent County Democratic Party. All are welcome\, no rank required. \nSocial hour begins at 6:00 pm\, with the meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at KCDP.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/veterans-caucus-7/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260310T212955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T183734Z
UID:3950-1787769000-1787774400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:ACTIVATE! Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly ACTIVATE! Volunteer Fair and find your place in the movement to win big in the midterms.Meet team leaders\, candidates\, and caucus members\, learn where your skills can make a difference\, and get connected on the spot.This is your moment to step in\, get involved\, and help build the momentum we need to win. \nAfter all that work securing your perfect spot\, come hang out and meet fellow volunteers at the Social Hour sponsored by the Membership Committee.Sign Up Here:
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/activate-volunteer-fair-4/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260130T170954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170954Z
UID:3531-1787850000-1787857200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Labor-Educator Caucus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the monthly meeting of our Labor-Educator Caucus!  This is a place for current or retired Union members to gather in community\, and advocate for Organized Labor. \nSocial begins at 5:00pm\nMeeting begins at 5:30pm
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/labor-educator-caucus-9/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260828T173000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260730T020022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T143209Z
UID:5347-1787934600-1787938200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance - Veterans Memorial Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Plainfield Blue and Creston Blue are joining forces with Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids and Indivisible Kent County for a weekly bridge takeover.\nWe show up across our community to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind our neighbors that we’re paying attention and speaking up.\n📅 When: Every Friday\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Changes each week\n👉 Find this week’s exact bridge + parking details on the Plainfield Blue Facebook page @PlainfieldBlue\n🤝 Who: You and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future\nEvery person who shows up matters. Your presence adds to the energy and sends a message that we are engaged and not going anywhere.\n✨ Your action step: Check the location on our Facebook page\, grab a sign\, and join us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-15/
LOCATION:Jupiter Ave Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T041627
CREATED:20260811T201717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T133714Z
UID:5432-1788026400-1788030000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Dems in the Community: Dinner at Bangkok Taste Cuisine
DESCRIPTION:Democrats fight for Kent County and its people every day in the halls of the State Capitol\, but it’s important that we Dems also support our communities in more direct\, material ways as well. With that in mind\, we’d like to invite you to come join us for dinner at a locally owned small business: Bangkok Taste Cuisine!\n\nThis will be an informal event: attendees can show up whenever they’d like\, order whatever they’d like (just make sure to tip well!)\, and chat about whatever they’d like. It’s community building from the ground up!\n\nPS: please RSVP if you plan on attending so that we can call ahead and make sure we’ve reserved enough seats. If you do not RSVP\, we cannot guarantee a seat for you!\n\nQuestions? Contact the event organizer at tai.verbrugge@gmail.com\n\nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/dems-in-the-community-dinner-at-bangkok-taste-cuisine/
LOCATION:Bangkok Taste Cuisine\, 15 Jefferson Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Kent County Dem's Youth Caucus":MAILTO:kentdemsyc@gmail.com
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