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Upcoming Events
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Harold Metts
Tuesday April 30, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Providence Firefighters Hall, 92 Printery Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Sam Bell
Tuesday April 30, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Federal Hill Pizza, 1039 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Susan Donovan
Tuesday April 30, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The District, 54 South Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Karen Alzate
Tuesday April 30, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ladder 133, 133 Douglas Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Lou DiPalma
Wednesday May 1, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Patrick’s Pub, 381 Smith Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. John Lombardi
Wednesday May 1, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Roma Gourmet, 310 Atwells Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Mario Mendez
Wednesday May 1, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tomaselli’s at Rosario, 17 Rosario Drive, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Valerie Lawson
Thursday May 2, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Black Duck, 31 Warren Avenue, East Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Chris Millea
Thursday May 2, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The District, 54 South Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Lauren Carson and Rep. Terri Cortvriend
Tuesday May 7, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The District, 54 South Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Bernie Hawkins
Tuesday May 7, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mare Rooftop, 229 Waterman Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Robert Craven
Tuesday May 7, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
High Tides, 373 Richmond St, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. James Sheehan
Tuesday May 7, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
7 Moons Restaurant, 6900 Post Road, North Kingstown
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Maryellen Goodwin
Wednesday May 8, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Roger Williams Park Casino, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Frank Lombardo
Thursday May 9, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ladder 133, 133 Douglas Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Robert Phillips
Thursday May 9, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The District, 54 South Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Raymond Hull
Tuesday May 14, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Machu Picchu, 1366 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Adam Satchell
Tuesday May 14, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Millonzi’s, 11 Curson Street, West Warwick
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Shelby Maldonado
Tuesday May 14, 2019
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ladder 133, 133 Douglas Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Jason Knight
Tuesday May 14, 2019
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The District, 54 South Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Gayle Goldin
Wednesday May 15, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hot Club, 25 Bridge Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Carlos Tobon
Wednesday May 15, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The District, 54 South Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. William Conley
Thursday May 16, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ogie’s Trailer Park, 1115 Westminster Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Marvin Abney
Thursday May 16, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Public Kitchen & Bar, 120 Francis Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Frank Lombardi
Tuesday May 21, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Skyline at Waterplace, 1 Finance Way, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Stephen Archambault
Tuesday May 28, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ladder 133, 133 Douglas Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Hon. James Seveney
Wednesday May 29, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Ladder 133, 133 Douglas Avenue, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy
Wednesday May 29, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Camille’s, 71 Bradford Street, Providence
Reception in Honor of
Chairman Joseph McNamara
Thursday May 30, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Rhode Island Yacht Club, 1 Ocean Avenue, Cranston
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Mark McKenney
Thursday May 30, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Iggy’s Boardwalk, 885 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick
Reception in Honor of
Hon. Melissa Murray
Thursday May 30, 2019
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The District, 54 South Street, Providence
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Mark you calendars!
Speaker Nicholas Mattiello
Majority Leader Joseph Shekarchi
Senior Deputy Majority Leader Stephen Ucci
cordially invites you to an evening with
Congressman Jim Langevin
Monday May 6, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Luigi’s Restaurant, 1357 Hartford Avenue, Johnston
Suggested Contribution:
$100 / $250 / $500 / $1000
For more information or to RSVP
Please Contact Mike DeAngelis
(401)- 737-7177 or mike@jimlangevin.com
Coming Soon!
U.S Senator Jack Reed’s
30th Annual Spring Family Breakfast
Sunday May 5, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston
Tickets $25/person
Tables of 10 available at $250 / $500 / $1000 / $2500
To ensure seating please RSVP by April 26th to Julie Andrews at Julie@JackReed.com
Join us for a fantastic event!
Congressman David Cicilline’s
7th Annual Women’s Luncheon
Monday May 13, 2019
11:30 am – 1:00 p.m.
The Dorrance, 60 Dorrance Street, Providence
Individual Attendee: $250 Preferred Seating: $500
Table Captain: Write/Raise $2500 (includes table of 10 and pre-reception)
Sponsor: $1000 (includes pre-reception)
Contributions online www.cicilline.com or by mail
Cicilline Committee, P.O. Box 9107, Providence, RI 02940
Seating is very limited. Please RSVP early to Amy Gabarra at (401) 996-3365 or amygabarra@gmail.com
City & Town Committees
Barrington Like us on Facebook
The Barrington Democratic Town Committee will be meeting on May 20th at 7 p.m. at the Barrington Town Library. The Barrington Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Monday (excepting July, August & December.) Pam Lauria, Chair.
Block Island Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is May 15 at 9:00 AM at the Island Free Library. The Block Island Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday. Sean McGarry, Chair
Bristol Like us on Facebook
The Bristol Democratic Town Committee is chaired by Erich Haslehurst, and the Bristol Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Monday of the month, on the 2nd floor of the Burnside Building. Their next meeting is May 20 at 7 p.m.
The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee is chaired by Kevin Heitke and the Burrillville Democrats normally meet monthly on the 3rd Monday. Their next regularly-scheduled meeting will be May 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Next meeting is May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room of the Charlestown Police Station. Chaired by Cathy Collette, the Charlestown Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday.
The Coventry Democratic Town Committee will next be meeting is Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the PNA Lodge 1001, 15 Meeting St., Coventry. The Coventry Democrats are chaired by Rick Kalunian and meet on the 3rd Monday of every month.
Next meeting is TBD.The Cumberland Democrats are chaired by Tom Kane.  http://www.cumberlandridems.org/
East Greenwich Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
Next meeting is Thursday, May 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the East Greenwich Police Dept. Community Room, 176 1st Avenue. The EGDTC is Chaired by Christa Thompson.
East Providence
Next meeting is TBD. The East Providence Democrats are chaired by Nicholas Shattuck.
Exeter
Next meeting is TBD.  Please contact Chair for date & location by email atmannyandrews816@icloud.comChaired by Manny Andrews, Exeter Chair.
Glocester Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is TBD at the Glocester Manton Free Public Library at 1137 Putnam Pike, Chepachet. Chaired by Linda Nichols.
Next meeting is Thursday, April 25 at 7pm in the 2nd floor conference room at the Ashaway Fire Station. Chaired by Gloria Rhodes, the Hopkinton Democrats meet monthly on the 4th Thursday.
The Jamestown Democratic Town Committee next meeting is Monday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Senior Center, 6 West Street. The co-chairs are Anne Livingston and Melody Drnach, and may be contacted at annemaxliv@aol.com. The Jamestown Democrats normally meet monthly on the 2nd Monday.
Johnston Like us on Facebook
Chaired by Richard J. Delfino, Jr., the Johnston Democratic Committee meets every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. Next meeting is May 20 at the Bridge at Cherry Hill (1 Cherry Hill Road) in Johnston.
Lincoln
Next meeting is TBD at the Lincoln Senior Center. Chaired by Abigail Altabef.
Next meeting is May 7 at the Little Compton Community Center. Chaired by Glenn Diana Sherman, the Little Compton Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday. Website is www.Littlecomptondems.org
Middletown Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Middletown Police Station, 123 Valley Road, Middletown. Chaired by Linda Finn, the committee normally meets on the 4th Monday of the month. For more information contact Linda here
Next meeting is Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 pm. Chaired by Winters Hames, the Narragansett Democrats normally meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday at the Break Hotel, 1208 Ocean Rd., Narragansett.
Newport
Next meeting is Monday May 6 at 6:30 p.m. Chaired by Bud Cicilline, the Newport Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Monday at the Elks Lodge,141 Pelham St.
Next meeting is May 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Duffy’s. The North Kingstown Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Monday. Chair is Jim Grundy.
North Providence
The North Providence Democratic Town Committee next meeting is Monday April 22nd at the The Fire, 1874 Mineral Spring Ave., North Providence. Dinner will be served at 6:00pm and the meeting will begin at 7:30pm. The NPDTC is chaired by Manny Giusti.
Portsmouth Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is Monday, May 6 at Food Works, 2461 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. Chaired by Michelle McGaw, the Portsmouth Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Monday.
Richmond Like us on Facebook
The next meeting of the Richmond Democratic Town Committee is April 24th. In 2019, the Richmond Democrats will meet monthly on the 4th Wednesday starting at 6:30 pm – 8:30pm at the HL Arnold Fire Station, 208 Richmond Townhouse Rd.
The Scituate Democratic Town Committee next meeting will be May 13. For more information, contact Chairwoman Alicia Ann Kelley. In 2019, the Scituate Democrats meet monthly on the 2nd Monday at 6:30 pm at the North Scituate Library.
Smithfield Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. Location TBDChaired by Lawrence Mancini, the Smithfield Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Thursday.
South Kingstown Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
The South Kingstown Democratic Town Committee will next be meeting is Saturday, May 4. Chaired by Michael McEntee, the South Kingstown Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Saturday.
Tiverton Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is Wednesday, May 1 at 7pm. Chaired by Michael Burk, the Tiverton Democrats normally meet monthly on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Please contact Chairman Mike Burk for location and to confirm at Burk.ms@gmail.com.
Warren Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is May 6 starting at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center Room on the lower level of theWarren Town Hall. Chaired by Jillian Sypole, the Committee meets on the 1st Monday of the month.