Happy 2023 and welcome to the first Looking Forward of the new year! Everyone at the Forward Party is excited to get the year going with some fantastic events across the country. Check out the list below to see what’s coming up in your neck of the woods.
FORWARD ARIZONA – January 8, 2023 (Sunday) @ 10:00 am MT Come join the AZ FWD Book Club for donuts and diatribes while we discuss Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop by Lee Drutman at Hurts Donut Company in Tempe! RSVP here.
FORWARD MICHIGAN – January 8, 2023 (Sunday) @ 12:00 pm ET
Join us at Bahama Breeze in Troy as we meet up and build community to learn more about the Forward Party! RSVP here.
FORWARD PENNSYLVANIA – January 9, 2023 (Monday) @ 11:30 am ET
Have questions? Unable to make regular meetings? Want to get involved with a committee? Have suggestions? Need a place to vent about what is going on in the world? Drop in and let us hear from you! RSVP here.
Come join your Arizona Forward Party compadres for great food and even better conversation at Tacos Tijuana (voted “Best of the Valley” by Phoenix Magazine)! Menu options for both carnivores and vegetarians. All ages are welcome, but please note this establishment does not have high chairs or kid menus. RSVP here.
FORWARD PENNSYLVANIA – January 10, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 8:30 pm ET
We welcome you to join us for respectful yet spirited civic discourse. Framework Sessions is a discussion policy and topical issues committed to listening and getting to the root of the problem with a focus on solutions. This week, we will reflect on the passing anniversary of 1/6. RSVP here.
Join us for Colorado’s monthly FWD Community online meeting! We meet at 7:00 pm on the first Wednesday of every month. This month is an exception due to the holidays, with the meeting on the second Wednesday!
FORWARD MICHIGAN – January 11, 2023 (Wednesday) @ 7:00 pm ET
Let’s get together as Forward Party Veterans and see how we can lead and help the Forward Party. Most people respect Veterans, let’s honor that and help show the way Forward. RSVP here.
Forward Oregon is working with the Equal Vote Coalition to advance STAR Voting to the 2024 ballot. 2024 may seem far out, but there’s lots of work to do, and we need your help! RSVP here.
FORWARD RHODE ISLAND – January 11, 2023 (Wednesday) @ 7:00 pm ET
Please join us for our Rhode Island Forward: Informational Call on State Leadership Team. During this call, we will be reviewing in detail the ways you all can be part of helping FWD establish an official party presence in our state. Feel free to share the invite with Rhode Islanders you know who might be interested in participating. RSVP here.
New to Forward? Still trying to learn what we’re all about? What are we looking to do here in the Volunteer State? We’ll walk through what the Forward Party is, from the platform to our plan nationwide. We’ll also talk about what we’re trying to accomplish here in Tennessee. We’ll have plenty of time to answer any other questions you have, too. RSVP here.
FORWARD ARIZONA – January 14, 2023 (Saturday) @ 11:00 am MT
We will be spreading the word about Forward Party while passing out cards and flyers to people in the mall. This is a great way to engage with people in-person and have 1-on-1 conversations. This is how we build a viable, durable, credible political party to help drive free people, thriving communities, and a vibrant democracy! RSVP here.
Join us and our wonderful neighbors from the Tempe Neighborhood Potluck Group for an afternoon in the beautiful Kiwanis Park. Bring your family and your favorite picnic food to share. RSVP here.
FORWARD PENNSYLVANIA – January 14, 2023 (Monday) @ 11:30 am ET
Have questions? Unable to make regular meetings? Want to get involved with a committee? Have suggestions? Need a place to vent about what is going on in the world? Drop in and let us hear from you! RSVP here.
FORWARD COLORADO – January 16, 2023 (Monday) @ 10:00 am MT
We will gather at Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, CO during student registration to talk about Forward and to get signatures for our Petition! RSVP here.
FORWARD COLORADO – January 16, 2023 (Monday) @ 10:00 am MT
We will gather at Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO during student registration to talk about Forward and to get signatures for our Petition! RSVP here.
FORWARD MICHIGAN – January 16, 2023 (Monday) @ 5:00 pm ET
Join us for an informal gathering at Zingerman’s Deli in Ann Arbor, to meet up with others that are interested in the Forward party and chat about giving the voters of Michigan more choices! RSVP here.
FORWARD PENNSYLVANIA – January 17, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 8:30 pm ET
We welcome you to join us for respectful yet spirited civic discourse. Framework Sessions is a discussion policy and topical issues committed to listening and getting to the root of the problem with a focus on solutions. This week, we will reflect on community building. RSVP here.
Grab a brew with the Las Vegas Forward crew! We’ll rank beer, have a few snacks, and enjoy delicious drinks. This is a great opportunity to meet other Forwardists, relax and have a good time, all while engaging in healthy, political conversation. RSVP here.
The Colorado Forward Party is bringing in guest speakers from organizations aligned with our priorities! Come learn about Conservation Colorado from Emma Ragona, the Jefferson County organizer! Conservation Colorado is an organization focused on conservation issues across the state! RSVP here.
New to Forward? Still trying to learn what we’re all about? What are we looking to do here in the Volunteer State? We’ll walk through what the Forward Party is, from the platform to our plan nationwide. We’ll also talk about what we’re trying to accomplish here in Tennessee. We’ll have plenty of time to answer any other questions you have, too. RSVP here.
FORWARD MICHIGAN – January 20, 2023 (Friday) @ 6:00 pm ET
Join us at Lucky Girl Brewery in Paw Paw for an evening of getting to know fellow Forwardists and chatting about what the Forward Party is all about! RSVP here.
Curious to hear more about what Forward is up to in Arizona? Want to say “hi” to Forwardists in other parts of the Grand Canyon State? Then pull up a microphone and join us on Zoom! RSVP here.
FORWARD SOUTH CAROLINA – January 21, 2023 (Friday) @ 12:00 pm ET
SC FWD kick-off for Ballot Access signature collection drive in Charleston. Two teams (10 volunteers) needed on both Saturday, 1/21, and Sunday, 1/22, for training and door-knocking. Training will start at 1pm followed by a couple of hours of canvassing in neighborhoods. Further details will be available very soon. RSVP here.
FORWARD SOUTH CAROLINA – January 21, 2023 (Friday) @ 12:00 pm ET
SC FWD kick-off for Ballot Access signature collection drive in Columbia. Two teams (10 volunteers) needed on both Saturday, 1/21, and Sunday, 1/22, for training and door-knocking. Training will start at 1pm followed by a couple of hours of canvassing in neighborhoods. Further details will be available very soon. RSVP here.
VETERANS FOR POLITICAL INNOVATION: FINAL FIVE VOTING LAUNCH EVENT – January 10, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 6:00 pm ET You’re invited to the official Launch Party for Final Five Voting, a non-partisan organization fighting to make NYC’s elections more democratic through the adoption of Final Five Voting. More info here.
STAR VOTING OREGON – January 11, 2023 (Wednesday) @ 6:00 pm PT Would you like to improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote? Join our monthly meeting for STAR Voting and Represent.Us! More info here.
STAR VOTING MASSACHUSETTS – January 17, 2023 (Tuesday) @ 7:00 pm ET Would you like to improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote? Join our monthly meeting for the Mass Political Cooperative and STAR Voting! More info here.
STAR VOTING GEORGIA – January 20, 2023 (Friday) @ 7:00 pm ET Would you like to improve local elections with a voting method that doesn’t split the vote? Join us for our regular STAR Voting Georgia Chapter meetings! More info here.
