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Upcoming Events
Blood Drive
hosted by the
Rhode Island Democratic Party’s
Veteran’s Caucus

Saturday, July 18, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Rhode Island Democratic Party HQ
200 Metro Center Boulevard, Warwick, RI
Gaspee Day
 Everyone should know a little more about the tale of the HMS Gaspee, a British ship that met its demise in Narragansett Bay. It’s a story that represents the grit and tenacity that define Rhode Islanders – and it’s also a hell of a yarn.
Since we can’t get together in person, Senator Whitehouse put together a video telling the story of the events in question. It’s not quite the same as the in-person experience, but it’s the next best thing.
The burning of the Gaspee was one of the defining events leading to the American Revolution, and it deserves greater renown outside Rhode Island state lines. I encourage you to click here and listen to the rousing tale of one of the Ocean State’s proudest moments.
2020 RIDP Virtual State Convention
The Rhode Island Democratic Party will host its first ever virtual convention on Monday June 15. At the convention, we’ll formally endorse candidates for US Senate, 1st Congressional District, and 2nd Congressional District.
Additionally, the party will elect its DNC Committeeman, DNC Committeewoman, and the remaining members of the RIDP’s
2020 DNC Convention delegation.
To read the Chairman’s announcement, click here.
City & Town Committees
Barrington Like us on Facebook
The Barrington Democratic Town Committee will be meeting TBD at 7 p.m. at the Barrington Town Library, Pam Lauria, Chair.
Block Island Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is TBD 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. The Bristol Democrats will now meet via Zoom until further notice. The next two meetings are scheduled for May 18 and June 15 at 7 p.m. 
The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee is chaired by Brandon Greene and the Burrillville Democrats normally meet monthly on the 3rd Monday. Their next regularly-scheduled meeting will be TBD at 7:00 p.m.
Next meeting is tentatively TBD 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’s next meeting is TBD. The Coventry Democrats are chaired by Rick Kalunian. For further information contact the Chair.
Next meeting is TBD.The Cumberland Democrats are chaired by Tom Kane.  http://www.cumberlandridems.org/
Next meeting is TBD at 7pm at the East Greenwich Public Library. 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 at mannyandrews816@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 TBD 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.
Jamestown
The Jamestown Democratic Town Committee next meeting is TBD at 7:30pm 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 TBD at the Bridge at Cherry Hill (1 Cherry Hill Road) in Johnston.
Lincoln
Next meeting is TBD at 7pm at the Lincoln Senior Center. Co-chaired by Paula Carmichael, the committee normally meets on the last Thursday of each month.
Next meeting is TBD 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 TBD 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
Narragansett
Next meeting is TBD. 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 TBD. Chaired by Bud Cicilline, the Newport Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Monday at the Elks Lodge,141 Pelham St.
Next meeting is TBD at 7:00 p.m. at Providence Coal Fire Pizza. The North Kingstown Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday. Chair is Jim Grundy.
North Providence
The North Providence Democratic Town Committee will host a special meeting of the on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 5:30 pm at the VFW Post Hall, 354 Fruit Hill Avenue.  This meeting will be held outside in the back of the Hall.
Please wear your mask and bring a jacket in case it gets chilly. The RAIN DATE will be June 17, 2020.
Portsmouth Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is TBD at Food Works, 2461 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. Chaired by Leonard Katzman, the Portsmouth Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Monday.
Richmond Like us on Facebook
The next meeting of the Richmond Democratic Town Committee is TBD. 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 will be meeting virtually via Zoom until further notice. For more information, including dates and time for upcoming meeting, please contact Chairwoman Alicia Ann Kelley by emailing scituatedemocrats@gmail.com
Smithfield Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is 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 TBD. Chaired by Michael McEntee, the South Kingstown Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Saturday.
Tiverton Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is TBD. 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.