“Seasons change, and so do we.” — Nikki Che
Spring is a welcome change in some ways and not so welcome in others. We welcome the warm weather and green growth and bees and butterflies. We enjoy them, celebrate their return from the death & dormancy of winter. We worry about extreme weather, destructive storms, and disease-spreading insects. For these, we prepare. In this political season we’re now in and entering we do still have much to celebrate — our worker bees are buzzing about, doing the work; seeds of friendship, of change, and of protest, planted early and nurtured, are now blossoming. Those newly-emerged are finding us, flitting about, flower to flower, being nourished, finding safety in our friendly yards. But we also have much to prepare for. Stormy weather is coming. The swiftness of their development, their unpredictability, and their potential for destruction are not unknown to us. And so we prepare, we warn others, we protect, we provide, and we ready ourselves to rise to help others caught in the destructive path in the aftermath. Why? Because we are more than a club. We are a community. And together, we can weather the fiercest of storms. So mark your calendars (or use the attached calendar we have marked for you) and make your plans to join us for this month’s variety of activities, including our next informative club meeting “On Tyranny,” and make your plans to vote early in the upcoming May Joint Election. The weather and this current political climate may be savage, but if we come together and work together, we can weather these storms, protect one another, and preserve our democracy.
First Fridays Happy Hour
When: Friday, April 4th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Guitars & Growlers location
What: Come join your like-minded fellow Dems for a few pints, some good eats, and good times. It’s always a good time. Come get connected! The food is good and the beer selection is fabulous. You can check out their menu here. Guitars & Growlers Menu
Keep Flower Mound Beautiful EcoAction Day 2025
When: Saturday, April 12th, 9am – noon
Where: Environmental Fair – Flower Mound High School parking lot (use the Sagebrush parking lot entrance); Cleanup Meet Spot – Parking lot at Wilkerson Park, 2880 Garden Rd., Flower Mound, TX.
What: Come join with your Flower Mound neighbors for a community-wide cleanup, recycling (and shredding) drop-off, and a fun and informative environmental fair. FMAD will have a booth with a rock painting activity for the kids in the Flower Mound High School parking lot for the fair portion of the event from 10 am – noon. And we will have a group participating in the community cleanup at the Purple Coneflower Trail from behind the IHOP to Wilkerson Park at 2880 Garden Rd from 9am – 10am. Sign up to participate in our FMAD group’s cleanup here: EcoAction Day – Sign Up for Cleanup For more details about the EcoAction Day events, check out their website: https://kfmb.org/eco-action-day
Sophisticated Donkeys Book Club
When: Sunday, April 13th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Where: Gabriela & Sofia’s Tex Mex, 930 Parker Square, Flower Mound, TX 75028
What: Join your fellow Dems as they discuss “Abundance” by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, all while enjoying some delicious Tex-Mex. Come share your views, even if you don’t read the book. Consider joining this private Facebook group (3) Sophisticated Donkey Book & Ideas Society | Facebook for more information and discussion.
FMAD April Club Meeting
When: Wednesday, April 16th, 7:30 – 8:30 pm *NOTE NEW TIME*
Where: One Way Driving School 1720 S. Edmonds Ln., Lewisville, TX, 75067 ***Our meeting space is down the stairs/ramp, not up the ramp. Small signs with FMAD on it are strategically placed just prior to the meeting to help you along ***
What: For the next couple of months, join us for an informative presentation based on Timothy Snyder’s book “On Tyranny — 20 Lessons from the 20th Century.” Come learn 20 different strategies we can use to defend our democracy against an authoritarian government and preserve our freedoms. The book is available at most libraries, bookstores, and for purchase online. It’s a very short book (128 pages) that can be read or listened to by audiobook in under 2 hours. Folks who want to can feel free to read or listen to it beforehand, but it is not a prerequisite. We will take it in chunks at a time. Come let’s learn how to resist fascism effectively together.
Citizens ‘Town Hall Meeting for TX CD26
When: Thursday, April 17th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Navo Middle School, 1701 Navo Rd., Aubrey, TX 76227
What: CD26 Rep. Brandon Gill refuses to hold a town hall to hear directly from his constituents, so former Candidate Lindsey Fagan and current Candidate for Congressional District TX-26 Ernest Lineberger are holding one without him. If you want to express your frustrations regarding Rep. Gill’s support of D.O.G.E, the dismantling of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs, the Department of Education, and Health & Human Services, if you want to speak out against Trump’s Tariffs, the SAVE Act, and illegal deportations, feel free to go and make your voices heard. Rep. Brandon Gill may not want to hear from you, but your Democratic candidates absolutely do. To sign up, click the eventbrite link below and then show up with all your like-minded friends and family. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/citizens-town-hall-meeting-for-tx-cd26-tickets-1316524453079?aff=oddtdtcreator
FMAD Breakfast Club
When: Saturday, April 19th, 9:00 – 10:30 am
Where: Texas Star Cafe 1901 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75022
What: Come eat breakfast and socialize with your fellow Democrats. Look for a long table of fellow Democrats drinking coffee and ordering up all the breakfast goodies. Immediately afterwards, consider following us over to our FMAD club’s Adopt-a-Spot for a quick trash pick-up to help us Keep Flower Mound Beautiful.
FMAD Adopt-a-Spot Clean-Up
When: Saturday, April 19th, 11:00 – 11:30 am
Where: FMAD’s Adopt-a-Spot located at NE corner of Dixon Ln & Long Prairie Rd. 6000 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028
What: Join us to help Keep Flower Mound Beautiful by picking up trash at our Adopt-a-Spot. We will have everything you need (gloves, trash bags, trash pickup grabbers). It doesn’t take long, and many hands make light work.
Early Voting — May Joint Election
When: Tues, April 22nd – Sat., April 26th 8am – 5pm, Sunday, April 27th 11am-5pm, Mon & Tues April 28th & 29th, 7am – 7pm
Where: Early Voting Locations around Denton County, including — Flower Mound Senior Center, Flower Mound Community Activity Center, & Denton County Southwest Courthouse Go to www.votedenton.gov for the full list of polling locations.
What: These are municipal elections — This is your chance to vote for the best candidates to represent you and your values for positions on Town/City Council, School Board, and more, and, here in Flower Mound, to vote for the bond propositions that will generate funding for street improvement projects for the next 5 years, as well as funding for our parks & recreational facilities, including our trail systems and sports fields, and the expansion & renovation of the Community Activity Center. Look up your voter information, including election day polling location, and sample ballot here: www.votedenton.gov For more information from the Town of Flower Mound on the bonds, click here: Bond Election Info Election Day is scheduled for May 3rd.
FMAD Game Night
When: Saturday, April 26th, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Where: Home of Christi Sullivan Brown, 525 Pinebluff Dr., Lewisville, TX.
What: Come play games and socialize with your local, fun-loving, Democrats. Christi has an extensive collection of games, but feel free to bring your favorite. There will be some snacks & soft drinks and a limited bar. Feel free to bring something to share. Let’s have some fun! Look Ahead…
First Fridays Happy Hour
When: Friday, May 2nd, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Guitars & Growlers location
What: Come join your like-minded fellow Dems for a few pints, some good eats, and good times. It’s always a good time. Come get connected! The food is good and the beer selection is fabulous. You can check out their menu here. Guitars & Growlers Menu
Election Day — May Joint Election
When: Saturday, May 3rd, 7am – 7pm
Where: Polling locations around Denton County — On election day, you can only vote in your precinct’s polling location. Go to www.votedenton.gov and do a voter lookup to find your precinct’s polling location.
What: These are municipal elections — This is your LAST chance to vote for the best candidates to represent you and your values for the positions of Town/City Council, School Board, and more, and, here in Flower Mound, to vote for the bond propositions that will generate funding for street improvement projects for the next 5 years, as well as funding for our parks & recreational facilities, including our trail systems and sports fields, and the expansion & renovation of the Community Activity Center. Look up your voter information, including election day polling location, and sample ballot here: www.votedenton.gov For more information from the Town of Flower Mound on the bonds, click here: Bond Election Info
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