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Upcoming Events
Reception Honoring
Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Providence Marriott Downtown
Reception Honoring
Dominick J. Ruggerio, President of the Senate
Thursday, January 25, 2018
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Public Kitchen & Bar at the Renaissance Providence Hotel
Reception Honoring
House Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi
Thursday, February 1, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Reception Honoring
Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey
Thursday, February 8, 2018
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza, Atrium Room
City & Town Committees
Barrington Like us on Facebook
The Barrington Democratic Town Committee will be next be meeting in January at theBarrington Middle School 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 January 17 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 will be hosting a holiday reception in lieu of a December meeting. Chaired by Tony Rego, the Bristol Democrats normally meet monthly on the 3rd Monday on the 2nd floor of the Burnside Building. Their next regularly-scheduled meeting will be January 15.
The Burrillville Democratic Town Committee will be hosting a holiday reception in lieu of a December meeting. Chaired by Stephen Mulcahey, the Burrillville Democrats normally meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday. Their next regularly-scheduled meeting will be Jan. 17.
Next meeting is January 17 in the community room of the Charlestown Police Station. Chaired by John Hamilton, the Charlestown Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday.
The Coventry Democratic Town Committee will next be meeting in January at the PNA Lodge 1001, date to be announced. Chaired by Rick Kalunian, the Coventry Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday.
Next meeting is Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30 P.M.at Venue 131, 131 Mendon Rd. The Cumberland Democrats are chaired by Tom Kane.
East Greenwich Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
Next meeting is Thursday, January 11 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Greenwich Free Library.Chaired by Christa Thompson.
East Providence
Next meeting is Monday, January 22 at 7:00 P.M. at the Phillips Hall, 51 No. Phillips Street. Chaired by John Faria, the East Providence Democrats meet monthly on the 4th Monday.
Exeter
Next meeting is January 24 at 7:15 P.M. at the Exeter Public Library. Chaired by Robert Johnson, the Exeter Democrats normally meet monthly on the 4th Wednesday.
Glocester Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is TBD at the Glocester Manton Free Public Library at 1137 Putnam Pike, Chepachet. Chaired by Lew Pryeor.
Next meeting is Thursday, January 25 at 7:00 P.M. in the 2nd floor conference room at the Ashway Fire Dept. Chaired by Gloria Rhodes, the Hopkinton Democrats meet monthly on the 4th Thursday.
The Jamestown Democratic Town Committee will meet on January 8.  Attendance questions may be directed to Chairwoman Anne Livingston at annemaxliv@aol.com. The Jamestown Democrats normally meet monthly on the 2nd Monday.
Johnston Like us on Facebook
The Johnston Democratic Committee will next be meeting in January at the Pocasset Bay Manor, 12 Old Pocasset Lane, date to be announced. Chaired by Richard Delfino.
Next meeting is Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30 P.M. at the Little Compton Community Center. Chaired by Ellen Lynch Kinnane, the Little Compton Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Tuesday.
Middletown
Next meeting is Monday, January 22 at 6:30 P.M. at the Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main RdChaired by Linda Finn.
Next meeting is Thursday, January 18 at 6:30 P.M. at the The Break Hotel. Chaired by Winters Hames, the Narragansett Democrats normally meet monthly on the 3rd Thursday.
Newport
Next meeting is January 8 at the Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St. Chaired by Bud Cicilline, the Newport Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Monday.
Next meeting is Monday, January 15 at 7:00 P.M. Sonoma Bistro & Wine Bar. The North Kingstown Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Monday. Chair is Sulina Mohanty.
North Providence
The North Providence Democratic Committee will have it’s next meeting on TBD. Location is to be announced.
Portsmouth Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is Thursday, January 4 at 7:00 PM at Foodworks. Chaired by Leonard Katzman, the Portsmouth Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Thursday.
Next meeting is Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 P.M. above the Police Station, 1168 Main Street. The Richmond Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday.
The Scituate Democratic Town Committee will be hosting a holiday reception in lieu of a December meeting. Their next meeting will be January 23. For more information, contact Chairwoman Margaux Morisseau at margauxsmorisseau@gmail.com. In 2018, the Scituate Democrats will meet monthly on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 at the North Scituate Library.
Smithfield Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is January 4 at 7:00 PM at Cricket’s Restaurant. Chaired 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 in January at Bagelz, 90 Pershing Road, date to be announced. Chaired by Michael McEntee, the South Kingstown Democrats meet monthly on the 1st Saturday.
Tiverton Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is Wednesday, January 3 at 7:00 P.Mat Country View Estates. Chaired by Michael Burk, the Tiverton Dems normally meet monthly on the 1st Wednesday.
Warren Like us on Facebook
Next meeting is Monday, January 8 at 6:00 P.M., at the Warren Town Hall, Senior Center Meeting Room. Chaired by Steven Thompson, the Committee meets on the 1st Monday of the month
Next meeting is Wednesday, January 17 at 7:00 PM at the Warwick Council Knights of Columbus, Sandy Lane. Chaired by Robert Farrell, the Warwick Democrats normally meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday.
Next meeting is Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 P.M. at The Bocce Club64 Ledward Ave. Chaired by Robert Ritacco.
Next meeting is Monday, January 8 at 7:00 P.M. at the IWC on Diamond Hill Road. Chaired by Michael Harris, the Woonsocket Democrats meet monthly on the 2nd Monday.
Democrats Discuss
Tune in to our TV show Democrats Discuss
This month, our host and State Chair Joe McNamara meets with acclaimed maritime archeologist & researcher Dr. Abbass, who has worked with Chair McNamara in researching the lost H.M.S. Gaspee & H.M.S. Endeavour.
Statewide Run Times:
Day Time Channel
Wednesday 5:00 pm Verizon 31
Friday
9:00 pm Verizon 34 & Cox 15
Saturday 3:00 pm Verizon 31
East Bay (Full Channel) Run Times: (Tentative)
Day Time
Sunday 10:00 am
Monday – Friday 5:00 pm
West Bay (Cox 18) Run Times:
Day
Time
Wednesday
5:00 pm
Saturday
3:00 pm