“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson.
With the daily deluge of distressing news since the nightmare took office, we can all surely attest to this. But rain, or dust, or shine, we’ve got work to do to save our democracy. 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 social activities, our informative club meeting “On Tyranny,” and a special FMAD Meet the Candidate event for LISD School Board Candidate Sheila Taylor. 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, March 7th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Guitars & Growlers location
What: Come start the year off right by joining 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
FMAD March Club Meeting
When: Wednesday, March 19th, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
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. Current LISD School Board Trustee and Candidate Sheila Taylor will also be joining us at this month’s club meeting to walk us through House Bills 2 & 3 regarding funding for public schools and answer some of your questions about it.
FMAD Game Night
When: Friday, March 21, 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!
FMAD Breakfast Club
When: Saturday, March 22nd, 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. Afterwards, consider following us over to FMAD’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, March 22nd, 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. Denton Together Kickoff: All In To Win
When: Sunday, March 23rd, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Where: Anderson’s Eatery & Distillery 410 N. Bell Ave, Denton, TX 76209-4249
What: Denton Together PAC is back and ready to help WIN MORE ELECTIONS! Together we are building the strongest coalition yet among Democratic clubs, elected Democrats, candidates, and YOU. We have one goal and one goal only — to WIN ELECTIONS for Democrats in Denton County. Bring your energy, your passion, and your desire to WIN, and join us as we get the party started in Denton! Please register now. Cost to attend is FREE! Meet and mingle with Democrat volunteers and leaders from around the country. Hear from current candidates and elected officials. Friends welcome! Please register now through the Signup Genius link and then share with all your like-minded friends and family. Our FMAD club will have a table there. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ADA623A6F4CE9-55597753-denton You can learn more about Denton Together at www.dentontogether.net
FMAD Meet The Candidate — Sheila Taylor for School Board
When: March 30th, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Where: Gabriela & Sofia’s Tex Mex, 930 Parker Square, Flower Mound, TX 75028
What: Come meet and hear directly from current LISD School Board Member and Candidate for At Large Place 7, Sheila Taylor on the importance of supporting & funding our public schools, why advocacy matters, and what we can do together. Come on out, enjoy some delicious Tex Mex, and support this candidate who actually supports public education & our public schools. Look Ahead…
Sophisticated Donkeys Book Club
When: Sunday, April 6th, 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 our next good read, “Stuck — How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity” by Yoni Appelbaum, all while enjoying some delicious Tex-Mex. Consider joining this private Facebook group (3) Sophisticated Donkey Book & Ideas Society | Facebook for more information and discussion.
First Fridays Happy Hour
When: Friday, April 4th, 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Where: Guitars & Growlers location
What: Come start the year off right by joining 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
Join us.
The FMAD Leadership Team
Flower Mound Area Democrats 