Lake of the Woods Democratic Club
A total of $16,000 was raised for Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s re-election campaign at the August 13 fundraiser at the Lake of the Woods Community Center. More than 120 enthusiastic supporters welcomed Abigail to the Piedmont Region. The Democratic county committees of Orange, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Madison and Greene counties and the Lake of the Woods Democratic Club sponsored the event.
The Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Orange, Madison and Greene County Democratic Committees and the Lake of the Woods Democratic Club will sponsor a fund-raising event in support of Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger from 3-5 p.m., Saturday, August 13 at the Lake of the Woods Community Center.
Rep. Spanberger will attend to present an update on issues currently before Congress. In addition there will be presentations by Mike Fox, state legislative lead, and Katie Fox, state extreme risk protection lead, for Moms Demand Action.
There will be finger foods, desserts and drinks. Live music will be performed by Shree.
A minimum campaign contribution of $25 per person is required to attend, but donations of larger amounts will be welcome.
For more information, please contact Whitney Holt at whitney@abigailspanberger.com or (843) 452-2255.
Follow this link to reserve your your place.
We had a lot of fun at the 2022 picnic. Good food, lively conversation, and a very interesting speaker, De Anne Davenport of Friends of Wildlife at the Lake (FOWL), a new organization devoted to the wild animals living in our midst.
The annual Lake of the Woods Democratic Club picnic starts at 5 p.m., Saturday, June 11, in Marion Pronk Hall at the LOW Community Center.
Speaker at the event will be De Anne Davenport of Friends of Wild Life at the Lake (FOWL), a new organization devoted to the wild animals living in our midst. She will share some stories about encounters with local wildlife and will answer questions. The mission of FOWL is to foster positive relationships between Lake of the Woods’ residents and the wildlife that coexist here, to help preserve and protect habitats and species, and to offer assistance to residents and the LOW Association in gaining a deeper understanding of the natural environment in our community.
Admission to the picnic is $15 per person, which includes fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, cornbread, dessert and bottled water or soda.
Reservations must be made no later than June 3. Payment must be made in advance and will not be accepted at the door.
Reserve your spot by clicking the “Pay Now” button below to charge your credit card or by mailing a check made out to the LOW Democratic Club to P.O. Box 1351, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
Stephen J. Farnsworth, professor of political science and international affairs and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, will offer his assessment of the first year of the Biden presidency at the Lake of the Woods Community Center on Saturday, April 30.
The event is sponsored by the Lake of the Woods Democratic Club and the Orange County Democratic Committee, and is open to all without regard to political affiliation. The free program will begin at 3 p.m. in Marion Pronk Hall at the LOW Community Center. The lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
Dr. Farnsworth is a recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. He is one of the few political scientists who focus on Virginia politics.
His research has direct policy implications for both politicians and the news media. He handles hundreds of media contacts a year on local, state and international matters, and appears in or on such outlets as C-SPAN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, National Public Radio and PBS News Hour. He holds a Ph.D. degree and a master’s degree from Georgetown University and bachelor’s degrees from both the University of Missouri and Dartmouth College.
Farnsworth is the author or co-author of seven books on the presidency, the mass media and public opinion. His most recent book, written with S. Robert Lichter, is “Late Night with Trump: Political Humor and the American Presidency,” published by Routledge Press.
