BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wexford County Democratic Party - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wexforddems.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Wexford County Democratic Party REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260102T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260102T110000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20251216T132900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T132935Z UID:1477-1767348000-1767351600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Coffee Chat DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems each Friday at After 26 in Cadillac for coffee\, breakfast\, and conversation. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/coffee-chat-1-2-2026/ LOCATION:MI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_0112-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T110000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20251216T132639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T132642Z UID:1472-1766138400-1766142000@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Coffee Chat DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems each Friday at After 26 in Cadillac for coffee\, breakfast\, and conversation. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/coffee-chat-12-19-25/ LOCATION:After 26 Depot Cafe\, 127 W Cass St\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_0112-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251212T183000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20251105T160128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T195406Z UID:1344-1765564200-1765564200@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Wexford Dems Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to join the Wexford Dems for our holiday party!\nFriday\, December 12\, 2025Cadillac Grill (at Eldorado Golf Course)Happy Hour: 6:30 PMDinner to follow$35.00 per person (includes a salad\, dinner\, dessert\, and gratuity) \nRegistration InformationPlease use the button below to reserve your spot for the holiday party. You will be prompted to select a dinner option from the following: \n\nChicken Madeira (Pan-seared chicken breast with mushrooms\, asparagus\, and Madeira sauce served with mashed potatoes)\nGrilled Salmon (Argentinian salmon baked topped with creamy spinach and tomato sauce\, served with vegetables)\nPasta Primavera (vegetarian) (pasta in a cream sauce with fresh vegetables)\n\nYour meal will include a house salad and dessert. \nBoth the salmon and the chicken options are available gluten-free. The online form will ask if you wish to have a gluten-free meal. \nReservations are now closed. Please reach out to wexcontydems@gmail.com with questions. \n  URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/wexford-dems-holiday-party/ LOCATION:Cadillac Grill (at Eldorado Golf Course)\, 7839 46 1/2 Rd\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Holiday-Party.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251210T183000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20251019T135020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T213728Z UID:1297-1765387800-1765391400@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: December 2025 DESCRIPTION:WCDP Monthly Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n The Wexford Dems meet on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. \nFor December\, the Wexford Dems are partnering with Oasis Family Resource Center to help make the holidays a little brighter for a local family of four. Click here to view the gift list. Feel free to bring any gift items to the meeting on Wednesday\, and we’ll collect them for the family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you need to join the meeting by Zoom?\n \n \n \n \n \n Email us to receive the Zoom link before the meeting. \n \n Email WCDP URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/monthly-meeting-december-2025/ LOCATION:MEA 15B Office\, 1337 North Mitchell St.\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Forward-Together-Facebook-Page-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20251202T153237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T153241Z UID:1381-1764684000-1764691200@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate: Aghogho Edevbie DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems to meet Aghogho Edevbie\, current Deputy Secretary of State and candidate for Secretary of State in 2026.\n \nWe will meet in the Hawthorne Room. Join us at 1:00 for lunch (on your own) and then stay to meet Aghogho at 2:00.\n \nBackground (from https://www.aghogho.com/)“Born and raised in Detroit\, Aghogho Edevbie is the son of Nigerian immigrants who taught him when there’s work to do\, we get going…After being appointed Deputy Secretary of State\, Aghogho helped implement the promises of Proposal 2\, and has continued to make voting easier\, so that casting a ballot isn’t a chore but a moment of empowerment. Michigan was once ranked 31st for election administration. Now\, it’s ranked 2nd in the country.” URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/meet-the-candidate-aghogho-edevbie/ LOCATION:Lakeside Charlie’s\, 301 S Lake Mitchell Dr\,\, Cadillac\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Meet-the-Candidate-Aghogho-Edevbie.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20251019T134836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T134841Z UID:1294-1762968600-1762972200@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: November 2025 DESCRIPTION:WCDP Monthly Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n The Wexford Dems meet on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. \nThe Wexford Dems will support a new community organization for September\, October\, and November. Please join us in supporting Love Locker in Manton. Love Locker is a “free community resource providing clothing and hygiene products to our neighbors in need.” Please consider bringing a donation to our meeting on Wednesday.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you need to join the meeting by Zoom?\n \n \n \n \n \n Email us to receive the Zoom link before the meeting. \n \n Email WCDP URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/monthly-meeting-november-2025/ LOCATION:MEA 15B Office\, 1337 North Mitchell St.\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Forward-Together-Facebook-Page-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251103T190000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20251019T142744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T154346Z UID:1302-1762189200-1762196400@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Pub & Politics DESCRIPTION:Politics goes down easier with good company and good beer! Pub & Politics is your chance to grab a drink\, meet others who care about the issues\, and chat about what’s brewing in our community. \nJoin us at The Pines Sports Bar and Bowling Center for Pub & Politics for an evening of refreshment and conversation. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/pub-politics/ LOCATION:The Pines Sports Bar & Bowling Center\, 5992 M-55\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Social-Events-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20251007T211539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T195832Z UID:1250-1761672600-1761679800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Kitchen Table Conversations DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, October 28 • 5:30 – 7:30 PM \nLocation: Cadillac Wexford Public Library \nPull up a chair and join us for Kitchen Table Conversations\, a community gathering designed to bring candidates together to discuss the issues that matter most to our region. This welcoming\, public event invites everyone — community members\, neighbors\, and local leaders alike — to listen\, learn\, and explore shared priorities in a respectful\, solutions-focused setting. \nWho Will Join Us? \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben AmbroseDemocratic Candidate for 2nd Congressional District Seat\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n Rich CarrizalesDemocratic Candidate for 2nd Congressional District Seat\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n Jamie HillDemocratic Candidate for 2nd Congressional District Seat\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n Clyde WelfordDemocratic Candidate for 2nd Congressional District Seat\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n John Moolenaar (invited\, not confirmed)Congressman\, 2nd Congressional District Seat\, 2026 \n \n \n \n \n Moderated by three local leaders\, the evening’s conversations will center on: \n\nAgriculture and Environmental Safety\nHealth and Human Services\nBusiness and Economic Development\n\nUnlike a debate or town hall\, Kitchen Table Conversations is about collaboration\, not confrontation. Questions and comments from the floor will not be part of the format. Instead\, the goal is to create space where candidates and community members can seek common ground and envision a path forward — together. \nFollowing the program\, all are invited to continue the conversation in an informal afterglow gathering at Clam Lake Beer Company\, 106 S Mitchell St\, Cadillac. \nJoin us for a thoughtful and constructive dialogue. All are welcome. \n \nThis event is sponsored and paid for by the Wexford County Democratic Party and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. Candidates have not been compensated for their appearance in any way. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/kitchen-table-conversations/ LOCATION:Cadillac Wexford Public Library\, 411 S Lake St\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Kitchen-Table-Update.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T200000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250922T143046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T184412Z UID:1187-1761242400-1761249600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Cider\, Centerpieces\, and Conversation DESCRIPTION:  \nCreate a gorgeous fall centerpiece with local flower artist Jesse Guest-Felsk of More Joy Farm and Flowers. \nMaterials and instruction fee: $35/person. Pay by cash\, check\, or Venmo at the event. \nAppetizers and drinks provided! \nPlease RSVP below so that we can be sure to have enough materials for attendees. Once you RSVP\, you’ll get a follow-up email with the location. \nCheck out these examples from More Joy Farm and Flowers! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please RSVP for This Event! URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/cider-centerpieces-and-conversation/ LOCATION:MI ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Social-Events.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T193000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250930T184823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T184823Z UID:1229-1759948200-1759951800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Ranked Choice Voting Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering about ranked-choice voting? \nJoin the Wexford Dems after our monthly meeting next Wednesday for a presentation from Joe Spaulding\, Campaign Director for Rank MI Vote. Joe will offer an overview of ranked-choice voting and explain the proposal for Michigan. \nWhen: Wednesday\, October 8th\, approx. 6:30 PM\n(following our regular monthly meeting) \nWhere: MEA 15-B Office\, 1337 N. Mitchell St.\, Cadillac  URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/ranked-choice-voting-informational-session/ LOCATION:MEA 15-B Office\, 1337 North Mitchell Street\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-09-30_10-25-36.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251008T183000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250922T145014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T145015Z UID:1208-1759944600-1759948200@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: October 2025 DESCRIPTION:WCDP Monthly Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n The Wexford Dems meet on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. \nThe Wexford Dems will support a new community organization for September\, October\, and November. Please join us in supporting Love Locker in Manton. Love Locker is a “free community resource providing clothing and hygiene products to our neighbors in need.” Please consider bringing a donation to our meeting on Wednesday.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you need to join the meeting by Zoom?\n \n \n \n \n \n Email us to receive the Zoom link before the meeting. \n \n Email WCDP URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/monthly-meeting-october-2025/ LOCATION:MEA 15B Office\, 1337 North Mitchell St.\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Forward-Together-Facebook-Page-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T180000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250930T182647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T152832Z UID:1218-1759509000-1759514400@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate: Garlin Gilchrist DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems this Friday to meet Garlin Gilchrist! \nGilchrist has served as Michigan’s Lieutenant Governor since 2019. He is running for Governor of Michigan in 2026. \nFrom his website:“As an engineer\, entrepreneur\, public servant\, and dad\, Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II is a problem solver. Garlin received two engineering degrees from the University of Michigan\, was a software engineer at Microsoft\, and launched two successful companies. As a public servant\, he has put that training to work to change the way local and state government serve Michigan citizens and families. His most important job is as husband to Ellen and father to their three young children who attend public schools.” \nLearn more about Garlin Gilchrist at garlingilchrist.com. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/meet-the-candidate-garlin-gilchrist/ LOCATION:Lakeside Charlie’s\, 301 S Lake Mitchell Dr\,\, Cadillac\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Meet-the-Candidate-Garlin-Gilchrist.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250821T210822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T210822Z UID:1122-1758132000-1758139200@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Wine Down Wednesday DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Cadillac Winery for Wine Down Wednesday! The Wexford Dems will sponsor appetizers. Local beer\, cider\, wine\, and flatbread pizza will be available for purchase.  \nIn order to plan the appetizers for this event\, please RSVP below. \n \n Please RSVP for This Event!\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Candidate!Rachel Howard\, candidate for Michigan’s US Senate seat in 2026\, will join us at this event. \nRachel Howard is a combat veteran who served her country for 14 years\, a healthcare professional who has dedicated her career to helping others\, and a working mother who understands the real challenges facing Michigan families. \nAs one of only 500 females ever to receive the Purple Heart\, she has served in Iraq and Afghanistan\, worked as an EMT in metro Detroit\, and led groundbreaking research at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. \nLearn more about Rachel on her website. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/wine-down-wednesday/ LOCATION:Cadillac Winery\, 17480 18 Mile Rd\, Leroy\, MI\, 49655\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Wine-Down-Wednesday.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250910T183000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250717T223151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T193952Z UID:1007-1757525400-1757529000@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: September 2025 DESCRIPTION:WCDP Monthly Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n The Wexford Dems meet on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. \nThe Wexford Dems will support a new community organization for September\, October\, and November. Please join us in supporting Love Locker in Manton. Love Locker is a “free community resource providing clothing and hygiene products to our neighbors in need.” Please consider bringing a donation to our meeting on Wednesday.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you need to join the meeting by Zoom?\n \n \n \n \n \n Email us to receive the Zoom link before the meeting. \n \n Email WCDP URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/monthly-meeting-september-2025/ LOCATION:MEA 15B Office\, 1337 North Mitchell St.\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Forward-Together-Facebook-Page-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250901T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250901T110000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250814T152203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T192519Z UID:1100-1756720800-1756724400@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Manton Harvest Festival Parade DESCRIPTION:Manton Harvest Festival Parade\n \n \n \n \n \n When: Monday\, September 1st \n\nParade starts: 10:00 am\nStaging begins: 9:00 am\n\nWhere: Manton High School (5th Street entrance) \nCarpool Option: Meet at the north end of the Home Depot parking lot at 8:45 am to ride together to Manton. \nIt’s parade season in Wexford County! Walk with us in the Manton Harvest Festival Parade to share candy\, smiles\, and community spirit. This is a great way to show that the Wexford Dems are active\, involved\, and proud to be part of our community. \nWhat to Bring \n\nComfortable walking shoes\nYour Wexford Dems t-shirt (or buy one when you arrive)\nA bag of candy to hand out to kids\nA friendly smile and community spirit!\n\nAdditional Details \n\nThe Wexford Dems will have a parade car with 6 seats—contact Chair Bill Allen if you’d like to ride instead of walk.\nLook for our banner and t-shirts at the staging area.\nThis is not a protest march. We’re participating in the spirit of outreach and celebration\, showing our commitment to Wexford County’s future. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/manton-harvest-festival-parade/ LOCATION:Manton High School\, 105 5th St\, Manton\, MI\, 49663\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0231-preview.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T180000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250813T181309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T182200Z UID:1089-1755360000-1755367200@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate: Eli Savit DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems on Saturday\, August 16th at Kenwood Park’s Lakeside Pavilion in Cadillac for our annual corn roast and to meet and hear from Eli Savit\, Democratic candidate for Attorney General of Michigan in 2026. \nThe son of two educators\, Eli was born and raised in Ann Arbor. He attended Kalamazoo College in western Michigan\, where he played four years of college basketball. Following his college graduation\, Eli worked as a public school teacher — teaching both special-education and general-education 8th-grade U.S. history. \nAfter graduating from the University of Michigan Law School\, Eli worked for two federal judges. He was then selected to clerk on the United States Supreme Court for Justices Sandra Day O’Connor (ret.) and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Learn more at eliformichigan.com. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/meet-the-candidate-eli-savit/ LOCATION:Lakeside Charlie’s\, 301 S Lake Mitchell Dr\,\, Cadillac\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Meet-the-Candidate-Eli-Savit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250816T180000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250717T224216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T221813Z UID:1009-1755360000-1755367200@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Corn Roast DESCRIPTION:Corn Roast\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for our second annual corn roast in Kenwood Park. We will meet under the pavilion on the lake side of the park. The WCDP will provide the fresh corn on the cob! Please bring your own beverage (alcohol is not allowed in city parks) and a dish to pass. Join us for food and fellowship. \nMeet the Candidates!Stay tuned for updates about candidates who might join us at this event! \nIn order to plan the food for this event\, please RSVP below. \n \n Please RSVP for This Event! URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/corn-roast-2025/ LOCATION:Kenwood Park\, North Blvd\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_20240818_170110175_HDR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250813T183000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250717T222956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T184844Z UID:1002-1755106200-1755109800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: August 2025 DESCRIPTION:WCDP Monthly Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n The Wexford Dems meet on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. \nThis month we are collecting donations for Foster Closet of Wexford & Missaukee Counties. See their website for a list of items needed: \nFoster Closet – Wexford & Missaukee \nWe will also have WCDP merchandise available at the meeting. Get your Wexford Dems t-shirt or tumbler! \nAgenda for this month \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you need to join the meeting by Zoom?\n \n \n \n \n \n Email us to receive the Zoom link before the meeting. \n \n Email WCDP URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/monthly-meeting-august-2025/ LOCATION:MEA 15B Office\, 1337 North Mitchell St.\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Forward-Together-Facebook-Page-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250720T230727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T184304Z UID:1035-1754661600-1754668800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate: Mark Totten DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems on Friday\, August 8th at Lakeside Charlie’s in Cadillac to meet and hear from Mark Totten\, Democratic candidate for Attorney General of Michigan in 2026. \nFrom his website: \nMark Totten has spent his life fighting for justice\, fairness\, and the rule of law. \nAs a prosecutor\, he stood up for Michigan values\, keeping us safe\, and protecting our rights. He’s held accountable domestic abusers\, gun traffickers\, child predators\, corporate polluters\, and those trying to defraud seniors. \nMark’s taken on white supremacists\, stood up for the victims of hate crimes\, defended workers’ rights\, and led the Governor’s fight to protect reproductive freedom as her Chief Counsel. \nFrom criminal gangs and greedy corporations to the Trump Administration\, he won’t let anyone undermine our rights or take advantage of Michiganders. \nWe encourage you to support a local business by ordering drinks\, appetizers\, or a meal while you join us. Or enjoy dinner at Lakeside Charlie’s afterward! URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/meet-the-candidate-mark-totten/ LOCATION:Lakeside Charlie’s\, 301 S Lake Mitchell Dr\,\, Cadillac\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1Meet-the-Candidate-Mark-Totten.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250803T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250803T143000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250729T192710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T192713Z UID:1064-1754227800-1754231400@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate: Haley Stevens DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems on Sunday at 1:30 pm in the City Commons in downtown Cadillac to meet US Congresswoman Haley Stevens (Michigan District 11). Stevens is a candidate for Michigan’s open seat in the US Senate in 2026. \nFrom Congresswoman Stevens’ website: \nJust as she stepped up during the auto rescue\, Haley stepped up to represent Michigan in the House of Representatives in 2018 and won – flipping an open seat that was previously held by the Republican party. Since then\, Haley’s fought for Michigan’s manufacturing and auto-industries in the halls of Congress… \nNow\, Haley’s running for Senate to continue to fight for Michiganders and our economy while standing up to the Trump-Musk chaos agenda. When elected\, she will fight to lower costs\, protect the benefits that Michiganders paid into and earned over a lifetime of work\, and defend our personal freedoms. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/meet-the-candidate-haley-stevens/ LOCATION:Cadillac Commons\, 155 W. Harris St\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1Meet-the-Candidate-Haley-Stevens.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250802T140000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250720T133031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T164320Z UID:1023-1754132400-1754143200@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Harrietta Blueberry Festival Parade DESCRIPTION:Leo Porter Memorial Parade: Harrietta Blueberry Festival\n \n \n \n \n \n When: Saturday\, August 2. The parade starts at 11:00 am. \nWhere: Downtown Harrietta. Staging is expected to be on Gaston Avenue near the S&H Fire Hall. \nWhat to Bring: Good walking shoes! Your love for our community! Your Wexford Dems t-shirt. \nCarpooling: If you would like to join a carpool to Harrietta\, please meet in the parking lot of The Pines on M-55 by 9:30 am. \nIt’s parade season in Wexford County! Join us to walk and pass out candy at the Leo Porter Memorial Parade at the annual Harrietta Blueberry Festival! This is an opportunity to show our community that the Wexford Dems are active and involved. \n\nThe Wexford Dems will have a car in the parade that seats 6. Please get in touch with Chair Bill Allen if you would prefer to ride in the parade.\nThere is no specific staging area; instead\, look for us by our banner and t-shirts.\nPlease bring a bag of candy to pass out to kids as we walk.\nWear your Wexford Dems t-shirt (or buy one from us when you arrive).\n\nThis is not a protest march. We’re participating in the spirit of outreach to show that the Wexford Dems are proud to be part of this community and committed to its future.  URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/blueberry-festival-parade/ LOCATION:S&H Fire Hall\, 108 W Gaston Ave\, Harrietta\, 49638\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0231-preview.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250713T150000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250617T142607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T200255Z UID:922-1752411600-1752418800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Strawberry Social + Meet the Candidate DESCRIPTION:When: Sunday\, July 13th\, 1:00-3:00 pm \nWhere: Cadillac Commons (Just look for our banner!) \nJoin the Wexford Dems for our summer Strawberry Social! We’ll have strawberry shortcake and games for the whole family\, including corn hole and giant yard Jenga.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Clyde Welford\, Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat will join us at the Strawberry Social. Stop by to chat with a candidate and learn more. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/strawberry-social/ LOCATION:Cadillac Commons\, 155 W. Harris St\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/strawberry-683928_640.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T203000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250708T123758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T201022Z UID:959-1752256800-1752265800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Movies for the Mind DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/movies-for-the-mind-7-11-25/ LOCATION:First Congregational Church\, 200 E. Harris St\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/cinema-4153289_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250709T190000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250428T222144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T114210Z UID:766-1752082200-1752087600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: July 2025 DESCRIPTION:WCDP Monthly Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About\n \n \n \n \n \n The Wexford Dems meet on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. \nThis month we are collecting donations for Foster Closet of Wexford & Missaukee Counties. See their website for a list of items needed: \nFoster Closet – Wexford & Missaukee \nWe will also have WCDP merchandise available at the meeting. Get your Wexford Dems t-shirt or tumbler! \nClick to see the July Agenda. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you need to join the meeting by Zoom?\n \n \n \n \n \n Email us to receive the Zoom link before the meeting. \n \n Email WCDP URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/monthly-meeting-july-2025/ LOCATION:MEA 15B Office\, 1337 North Mitchell St.\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Forward-Together-Facebook-Page-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250704T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250704T140000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250610T235211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T164428Z UID:864-1751634000-1751637600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Cadillac July 4th Parade DESCRIPTION:Cadillac Freedom Festival: July 4th Parade\n \n \n \n \n \n When: Friday\, July 4. Staging time TBD. Parade at 1:00 pm. \nWhere: Downtown Cadillac. Staging is expected to be in the City Commons area. More information coming soon. \nWhat to Bring: Good walking shoes! Your love for our community! Your Wexford Dems t-shirt. \nIt’s parade season in Wexford County! Join us to walk and pass out candy at the July 4th parade of the Cadillac Freedom Festival! This is an opportunity to show our community that the Wexford Dems are active and involved. \n\nThe Wexford Dems will have a car in the parade that seats 6. Please get in touch with us through our contact page if you would prefer to ride in the parade.\nOur group is scheduled to line up in the area behind Patterson’s Flowers. Please be in place by noon to join us. The parade begins at 1:00 pm.\nPlease bring a bag of candy to pass out to kids as we walk.\nDowntown will be busy on Friday. If you have trouble finding parking\, consider the lot south of the library or one of the lakeside lots along Lake and Chestnut Streets.\nWear your Wexford Dems t-shirt (or buy one from us when you arrive).\n\nThis is not a protest march. We’re participating in the spirit of the holiday to show that the Wexford Dems are proud to be part of this community and committed to its future. We encourage you to participate in the protest march organized by Cadillac Cares happening in the morning. Learn more about that event here. \nWe don’t yet know our place in the parade line-up\, so we will provide more details once we have them. Let us know below if you can join us. \nWe will also have Wexford Dems t-shirts for sale for this event. Sport your new shirt and your smile and join us for the parade. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/cadillac-july-4-parade/ LOCATION:Cadillac Commons\, 155 W. Harris St\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_0231-preview.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250627T123000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250624T200148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T200151Z UID:945-1751023800-1751027400@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:WCDP Pop-Up - Cadillac DESCRIPTION:WCDP Informational Pop-Up\n \n \n \n \n \n With the weather warming\, we are starting pop-ups again with a focus on connecting\, sharing information\, assisting with ways to contact your members of Congress\, and seeking candidates for Wexford County offices. \nWhen: Friday\, May 2nd\, 11:30 AM \nWhere: Near the Cadillac Farmers Market by the City Commons URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/wcdp-pop-up-cadillac-6-27/ LOCATION:The Market at Cadillac Commons\, 117 W Cass St\, Cadillac\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img-20240727-112652177-hdr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T190000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250410T230055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T185917Z UID:663-1750604400-1750618800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Pizza Making Party DESCRIPTION:Pizza Making Party\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a pizza-making (and pizza-eating!) party! Enjoy good food and fellowship with other Wexford Dems as we cook together. \nMeet the Candidates!We just learned that we will have two special guests at our pizza party. Join us to chat with Mark Totten\, Democratic candidate for Michigan Attorney General\, and with Jamie Hill\, Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Registration closes Friday! \nBring your own beverage and any special toppings you want for a pizza. We will have the usual toppings on hand. And please bring a dessert or appetizer to share with others. \nIn order to plan for the food for this event\, please RSVP below. We have limited this event to 35 guests. \n \n Please RSVP for This Event! URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/pizza-making-party/ LOCATION:The Home of Jim and Anita Hunt\, 8530 S 49 Rd\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/pizza-3377052_1280.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250620T123000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250617T144230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T144232Z UID:929-1750419000-1750422600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:WCDP Pop-Up - Cadillac DESCRIPTION:WCDP Informational Pop-Up\n \n \n \n \n \n With the weather warming\, we are starting pop-ups again with a focus on connecting\, sharing information\, assisting with ways to contact your members of Congress\, and seeking candidates for Wexford County offices. \nWhen: Friday\, May 2nd\, 11:30 AM \nWhere: Near the Cadillac Farmers Market by the City Commons URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/wcdp-pop-up-cadillac-6-20/ LOCATION:The Market at Cadillac Commons\, 117 W Cass St\, Cadillac\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img-20240727-112652177-hdr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250617T133000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250611T160245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T085523Z UID:874-1750159800-1750167000@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Meet the Candidate: Jocelyn Benson DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems on Tuesday\, June 17\, 11:30 – 1:30 pm at the Raven Social in Cadillac to meet and hear from Jocelyn Benson\, current Secretary of State\, and Democratic candidate for governor of Michigan in 2026. \nFrom her website: Jocelyn is running for governor to truly make government work for everyone. She understands that if we want Michigan to be the best\, we need leaders who will put saving time and money at the forefront\, ensure access to affordable healthcare and housing\, and implement forward-looking ideas to ensure Michigan becomes the best place to call home. \nLearn more about Jocelyn Benson on her website. \nSpace is limited for this event\, and attendees must reserve a spot. Please click below to reserve a spot. \nA luncheon sandwich buffet will be available for purchase at Raven. \n \n Register Now URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/meet-the-candidate-jocelyn-benson/ LOCATION:The Raven Social\, 119 S. Mitchell St\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Meet-the-Candidate-and-Get-Involved-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T123000 DTSTAMP:20260702T193904 CREATED:20250610T141850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T141853Z UID:860-1749814200-1749817800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:WCDP Pop-Up - Cadillac DESCRIPTION:WCDP Informational Pop-Up\n \n \n \n \n \n With the weather warming\, we are starting pop-ups again with a focus on connecting\, sharing information\, assisting with ways to contact your members of Congress\, and seeking candidates for Wexford County offices. \nWhen: Friday\, May 2nd\, 11:30 AM \nWhere: Near the Cadillac Farmers Market by the City Commons URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/wcdp-pop-up-cadillac-6-13/ LOCATION:The Market at Cadillac Commons\, 117 W Cass St\, Cadillac\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/img-20240727-112652177-hdr.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR