BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Wexford County Democratic Party - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Wexford County Democratic Party 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: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:20260417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T162144 CREATED:20260412T155139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T145744Z UID:1722-1776420000-1776423600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Coffee Chat April 17 2026 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-april-17-2026/ 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:20260419T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T162144 CREATED:20260302T214938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T215923Z UID:1585-1776582000-1776621600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:MDP Endorsement Convention DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Democratic Party’s 2026 State Endorsement Convention will take place on Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 at Huntington Place in Detroit. \nThe purposes of the MDP’s 2026 Endorsement Convention shall be to endorse Democratic candidates to the November General Election in the following contests: Secretary of State\, Attorney General\, State Supreme Court\, State Board of Education\, Michigan State UniversityBoard of Trustees\, Wayne State University Board of Governors\, and University of Michigan Board of Regents. \nAll members of the Michigan Democratic Party are encouraged to attend the 2026 State Endorsement Convention. \n \n Read the Call to Convention on the MDP Page URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/mdp-endorsement-convention/ LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, 48226\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-02_16-51-42.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260419T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T162144 CREATED:20260412T142612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T150629Z UID:1707-1776603600-1776610800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Cadillac Earth Day Celebration 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems at Cadillac's Earth Day Celebration!\n \n \n \n \n \n Sunday\, April 19\, 2025 \nThe Market at Cadillac Commons \nSet up at 12:00 noon. \nEvent 1:00-3:00 PM. \nTear down 3-3:30 PM. \nThis year\, the Wexford Dems will be hosting the Reuse/Recycle kids’ craft table. Join us to help. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/cadillac-earth-day-celebration-2026/ LOCATION:The Market at Cadillac Commons\, 117 W Cass St\, Cadillac\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cadillac-earth-day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T162144 CREATED:20260412T155405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T160918Z UID:1726-1777636800-1777644000@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:WCDP Pop-Up May 1 2026 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-5-1-26/ LOCATION:Cadillac Commons\, 155 W. Harris St\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_20240823_134100549_HDR-scaled-e1776009681291.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260508T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T162144 CREATED:20260305T234119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T201023Z UID:1606-1778261400-1778277600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Shay Gala 2026 DESCRIPTION:Join the Wexford Dems for our annual Shay Gala!\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 You are cordially invited to join the Wexford Dems at our annual Shay Gala! This year’s gala will celebrate the diversity that makes America great\, in particular\, the culture of Latin America and its people\, many of whom have suffered under the current administration. We’ll miss Cinco de Mayo by a few days\, but come on Friday\, May 8th to celebrate with us. \nJoin us for a social hour from 5:30-6:30\, where you can greet familiar friends and meet new ones. We’ll have a cash bar and appetizers. Help offset the cost of appetizers by choosing a sponsorship tier when you purchase your ticket. \nDinner will follow with the fiesta buffet and an array of delicious desserts! \nAfter dinner\, we’ll recognize some WCDP members and welcome a guest speaker. \nThen\, we’ll close out the night with a live auction! Bring your checkbook to bid on all sorts of items: handmade quilts\, gift certificates\, baskets\, unique handmade items\, and more! Proceeds from the auction go into the WCDP’s state account to assist candidates with local campaigns. \n \n \n \n \n \n Special Guest: Chris Swanson\n \n \n \n \n \n We are pleased to welcome Chris Swanson as our special guest and speaker this year. Swanson currently serves as Genesee County Sheriff and is a Democratic candidate for Michigan governor in 2026. \nSwanson grew up in Grand Blanc\, Michigan\, in a working-class family that emphasized hard work and the importance of taking care of others. He attended Mott Community College and the University of Michigan\, where he earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Public Administration. \nHe has served his local community in various roles\, including as a police officer\, paramedic\, business owner\, and professor. Swanson was elected as Sheriff of Genesee County in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. Today\, he oversees the 5th largest Sheriff’s Office in Michigan. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendee Pricing: $40\nFor this event\, attendees will register entirely online and pay via ActBlue. Your digital ticket will be confirmed by email.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsorships for Social Hour\nHelp us offset the cost of the social hour with a sponsorship. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bronze Level Sponsorship\n \n \n \n $25\n \n \n Recognized as an event sponsor Funds appetizers for 12 like-minded Dems\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Level Sponsorship\n \n \n \n $50\n \n \n Recognized as an event sponsor Funds appetizers for 25 like-minded Dems\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Level Sponsorship\n \n \n \n $75\n \n \n Recognized as an event sponsor Funds appetizers for 37.5 like-minded Dems\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Platinum Level Sponsorship\n \n \n \n $100\n \n \n Recognized as an event sponsorReceives a WCDP tumblerFunds appetizers for 50 like-minded Dems\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Soros Sponsorship LevelAmount over $100 may be entered by sponsor via Act Blue check-out. \nRecognized as an event sponsor \nReceives a WCDP tumbler \nFunds appetizers for 25 like-minded Dems for every $50 donated \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join the Wexford Dems for the Annual Shay Gala!\nFriday\, May 8\, 2025Evergreen ResortSocial Hour: 5:30-6:30 PMDinner: 6:30 PM \nRegistration InformationFor this event\, attendees will register entirely online. Your registration will be confirmed by email. Click the button below to register. \nPrice for each attendee: $40.00 \n \n Register for the Shay Gala URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/shay-gala-2026/ LOCATION:Evergreen Resort\, 7880 Mackinaw Trail\, Cadillac\, MI\, 49601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Shay-Gala-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T162144 CREATED:20260412T135434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T135921Z UID:1687-1778328000-1778331600@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Mesick Mushroom Festival Grand Parade 2026 DESCRIPTION:Mesick Mushroom Festival Grand Parade\n \n \n \n \n \n 2026 Theme: "Family\, Friends\, and Fungi"\n \n \n \n \n \n \n When: Saturday\, May 9. Staging by 11:45 AM. Parade at noon. \nWhere: Downtown Mesick; staging at Faith Lutheran Church \nWhat to Bring: Good walking shoes! Your love for our community! \nIt’s the start of parade season in Wexford County! Join us to walk and pass out candy in the Grand Parade of Mesick’s 67th Annual Mushroom Festival! \nCarpooling for this event will be available. Meet in the parking lot of The Pines on M-55 for a departure of 10:30 AM. Let us know 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/mesick-mushroom-festival-grand-parade-2026/ LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church\, 320 Clark St\, Mesick\, MI\, 49668\, 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:20260513T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260513T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T162144 CREATED:20251205T220437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T220824Z UID:1423-1778693400-1778697000@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: May 2026 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. \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-may-2026/ 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/2025/02/Forward-Together-Facebook-Page-Cover-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T162144 CREATED:20260412T141321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T153000Z UID:1697-1778922000-1778932800@www.wexforddems.org SUMMARY:Cadillac City Parks Clean-Up 2026 DESCRIPTION:Cadillac City Parks Clean-Up\n \n \n \n \n \n When: Saturday\, May 16\, 9:00 AM. \nWhere: TBD (We’ll share as soon as we know which park the city has assigned us.) \nWhat to Bring: Gloves\, lawn rakes\, trash pick-up tools\, leaf blowers. URL:https://www.wexforddems.org/event/cadillac-city-parks-clean-up-2026/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wexforddems.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Parks-Clean-Up-25.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR