50 State Canvas -- In Northern Virginia

Written by: edrie irvine on Apr 18, 2006 9:02 PM EDT

At last night's Arlington/Alexandria DFA meeting, I agreed to help organize our very own participation in the 50 State Canvas taking place Saturday, April 29th. So here goes!

First, some answers: Yes, that is the one sponsored by the DNC and Gov. Dean; yes, it is totally separate from DFA. But who are we kidding -- we can't take back our country if folks are sitting home on election day! or have no clue what the Democratic Party stands for. (sorry third party folks, this is about reality.) This is about doing something right now in our own community.

So, here's the plan. Rather than form a single group that may have limited impact, I'm making it super simple for you to find the group that best fits your location. Here is a run-down of the Northern Virginian canvas groups already established. As we get closer to the big day, I'll update with new lists.

--If you live in ALEXANDRIA, join the Alexandria Mayoral and City Council Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in the BREN MAR PARK area of Alexandria, join the Bren Mar Dems Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in the MOUNT VERNON area of Alexandria, join the Mount Vernon Democratic Committee Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in SOUTH ARLINGTON, join the ACDC South Arlington Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in NORTH ARLINGTON, join the Clarendon/Lyon Village Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in FAIRFAX COUNTY, you have several choices to join the Fairfax County Wide Canvass [MERRIFIELD www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ; OTHER areas of Fairfax www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in LORTON, join the Lorton Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in CENTREVILLE, join the Deer Park Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in LEESBURG, join the Grass Roots Loundon Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].
--If you live in WARRENTON, join the Fauguier County Canvass [ www.democrats.org/page/event/det... ].

--If none of these suit your fancy, go to the DNC page at www.democrats.org/page/event/sea... , put in your zip code and take a look at all the possibilities!

Now, get out from behind that computer and take back our country -- one door at a time! And have a great time!!

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