Rally to Defend Abortion Access
2021-10-02 10:00 (America/New_York) | Bethlehem City Hall Plaza, 10 E Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Meet with like minded folks with signs and support to rally for reproductive freedom.
Contact organizers if you are interested and able to donate water or masks to help make this event safe for all attendees.
For the safety of all participants, masks are strongly encouraged.
Sign Up to Attend HERE!

BCDC Monthly ZOOM Meeting (October 2021)
2021-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | PA
This will be a VIRTUAL meeting via ZOOM … if you’d like to attend, you’ll need to register in advance using Eventbrite. (Just click the link.)
PLEASE NOTE: Despite our interest in returning to in-person meetings (and our vote to do so during our August monthly meeting), the increasing COVID infections in the area (and increasing hospitalizations here as well), forced the exec committee to reconsider. We look forward to seeing you all in person when it’s safe (and smart). In the meantime, we urge you ALL to consider getting vaccinated and abiding by the CDC’s recommendations to stop the spread and mutation of the virus.

BCDC Monthly ZOOM Meeting (January 2022)
2022-01-10 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
This will be a VIRTUAL meeting via ZOOM … if you’d like to attend, you’ll need to register in advance using Eventbrite. (Just click the link.)
PLEASE NOTE: Despite our interest in returning to in-person meetings (and our vote to do so during our August monthly meeting), the spike in COVID infections in the area (and increasing hospitalizations here as well), forced the exec committee to continue with these Zoom meetings. We look forward to seeing you all in person when it’s safe (and smart). In the meantime, we urge you ALL to consider getting vaccinated AND boosted … and abiding by the CDC’s recommendations to stop the spread and mutation of the virus.

BCDC Monthly ZOOM Meeting (February 2022)
2022-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | PA

Sign For Susan (Petition Event)
2022-02-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Home of Megan Beste, 345 9th Ave, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Petition signing event for Congresswoman Susan Wild … as well as other Democratic statewide candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, U.S. Senate and more. (Note: Petitions for State Rep. and State Senator races will happen at a later date!)
Petitioning was delayed and contracted due to redistricting here in Pennsylvania … we need your help to get these great candidates on the ballot this May!
Sign up HERE to help!
Or stop by any time to sign available petitions!!

2022 Car-Hop Petition Signing Event (Day 1)
2022-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 | United Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E. Lehigh St,, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
This is a co-sponsored event with our County Committees and Lehigh Valley 4 All.
This will be your first chance to support your favorite candidates running this spring, including Susan Wild (U.S. Congress), Josh Shapiro (PA Governor), and candidates for Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate! (Please note: Due to redistricting decisions, the petition period for State Representative and State Senate candidates will need to be scheduled later!)
For more info, contact Kathy Harrington or Mark Moss at: Kathy’s email or Mark’s email, respectively.
Or just show up and SIGN!! We’ll have runners to greet you in the parking lot and deliver whatever petitions you are eligible to sign.
Come sign petitions to support Democratic Primary candidates!
NOTE FOR ALL BETHLEHEM PCP CANDIDATES:
There will be a Notary there on-site from 11-3 … you can pick up your petition packets and get your affidavits notarized right then, too. Be there or be square!
In Bethlehem: Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E Lehigh St.

Grand Opening of Susan Wild's Bethlehem Office
2022-03-06 11:30 - 16:00 | Susan Wild’s Bethlehem Campaign Office, 559 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Welcome Congresswoman Susan Wild to her new 2022 re-election Bethlehem Campaign Office … SIGN PETITIONS!
The office is located inside the Bethlehem Commons Building (which also houses Fegley’s Bethlehem Brew Works)!
NOTE FOR ALL BETHLEHEM PCP CANDIDATES:
There will be a Notary there on-site from 2-4 … you can pick up your petition packets and get your affidavits notarized right then, too. Be there or be square!

2022 Car-Hop Petition Signing Event (Day 2)
2022-03-12 10:00 - 15:00 | United Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E. Lehigh St,, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
This is a co-sponsored event with our County Committees and Lehigh Valley 4 All.
This is the 2nd day of our petition events to support Democratic candidates running this spring, including Susan Wild (U.S. Congress), Josh Shapiro (PA Governor), and candidates for Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate! (Please note: Due to redistricting decisions, the petition period for State Representative and State Senate candidates will need to be scheduled later!)
For more info, contact Kathy Harrington or Mark Moss at: Kathy’s email or Mark’s email, respectively.
Or just show up and SIGN!! We’ll have runners to greet you in the parking lot and deliver whatever petitions you are eligible to sign.
On Sunday, there will be one location to sign petitions to support Democratic Primary candidates:
In Bethlehem: Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E Lehigh St.

BCDC Monthly ZOOM Meeting (March 2022)
2022-03-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Grover Cleveland Democratic Assoc., 904 Main St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States

2022 Car-Hop Petition Signing Event (State Legislature Edition)
2022-03-19 10:00 - 15:00 | United Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E. Lehigh St,, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
This is a co-sponsored event with our County Committees and Lehigh Valley 4 All.
This is the 3rd day of our petition events … this time to support Democratic candidates running this spring for State Senate, State Reps and State Party Committee. (These candidates have only 10 days to get signatures to get on the ballot … PLEASE come and sign if you can!)
For more info, contact Kathy Harrington or Mark Moss at: Kathy’s email or Mark’s email, respectively.
Or just show up and SIGN!! We’ll have runners to greet you in the parking lot and deliver whatever petitions you are eligible to sign.

Bethlehem Petition Event
2022-03-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Callahan Driving School, 3650 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
The Friends of Lisa Boscola, our incumbent State Senator here in Bethlehem, have organized a petition event for all the state level candidates currently collecting signatures to get on this spring’s primary ballot. If you haven’t signed petitions yet for your Bethlehem area candidates, this is another chance!
Head to Callahan’s Driving School (address below) from 5:30 to 5:30 on Wednesday, March 23rd.

2022 Car-Hop Petition Signing Event (State Legislature Edition, Part 2)
2022-03-26 10:00 - 15:00 | United Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E. Lehigh St,, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
This is a co-sponsored event with our County Committees and Lehigh Valley 4 All.
This is the 4th day of our petition events … continuing to support Democratic candidates running this spring for State Senate, State Reps and State Party Committee. (These candidates have only a few more days to get signatures to get on the ballot … PLEASE come and sign if you can!)
For more info, contact Kathy Harrington or Mark Moss at: Kathy’s email or Mark’s email, respectively.
Or just show up and SIGN!! We’ll have runners to greet you in the parking lot and deliver whatever petitions you are eligible to sign.

March for Peace and Unity
2022-04-03 14:30 - 17:00 | Payrow Plaza, 10 E Church St, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Bethlehem responds to “hate” literature placed in public places with a demonstration of unity and peace. All are invited to attend and participate.

BCDC Monthly Meeting (April 2022)
2022-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 | United Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E. Lehigh St,, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Exciting news! Per our discussion and vote at the March Meeting, we’re returning to in-person meetings starting in April … and moving to the United Steelworkers Hall in Bethlehem, where we have a large open space with high ceilings so we can still maintain a good level of social distancing. Masks are recommended, and attendees are urged to be up to date on their vaccines.
We will be celebrating our return to face-to-face with some free pizza and drinks (beer & soda), so stop by a little early if you like to grab refreshments before the meeting starts.
We will also be broadcasting the meeting via ZOOM for anyone who is still concerned about in-person meetings … if you’d like to attend that way, just click HERE to send an email request, and we’ll send you the zoom link right back via email so you can access the Zoom meeting around 7pm that evening. (Unfortunately, this option will be “view only” … there will not be a way to participate via zoom at this time.)

Ed O’Brien Labor Dinner / Dance
2022-05-01 01:30 - 17:00 | United Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E. Lehigh St,, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Retired Steelworker Ed O’Brien Labor committee is announcing the annual Ed O’Brien Labor Dinner/ Dance on Sunday May 1, 2022, @ 53 E. Lehigh St. Bethlehem, Pa. The cost per ticket is $50.00, with cocktails starting at 1:30pm and dinner at 2:00pm. Beverages will be served throughout the event.
Following dinner, brief speeches including but not limited to:
John Fetterman Pa Lt. Governor
Candidate for US Senate
Following, the event continues with dancing and listening pleasure by “DJ” Hot Tub Jerry Green

!!BCDC 2022 Reorganization Meeting!! (June 2022)
2022-06-21 19:00 - 20:30 | United Steelworkers Union Hall, 53 E. Lehigh St,, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
The focus of this month’s meeting is COMMITTEE REORGANIZATION! We’ll be welcoming newly elected Precinct Committeepersons (PCPs), who will vote for the next Executive Board. This meeting had to be rescheduled due to delayed certification by the counties (and then availability of our meeting space), thus the non-typical Tuesday date for the meeting.
***Voting members (elected PCPs) are strongly encouraged to attend*** Any elected PCPs who are unable to attend, may send a Proxy to participate in the election. Proxies must bring a simple signed letter (including a signature from the elected PCP and the proxy). All proxies must ALSO reside in the voting precinct represented by the elected PCP. If you have ANY questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the current eBoard by writing bethlehemdems@gmail.com or calling Mark Moss (our treasurer) at 610-533-4506.
The agenda for the meeting includes some important notes about how the election must be run, who is entitled to vote, and how nominations will be accepted. You’re encouraged to view that document HERE in advance of the meeting.
Refreshments will be provided, and all attendees are welcome to bring a snack to share.
The floor will be opened for comments from any candidates and elected officials in attendance. Elected PCPs
If you’re unable to attend and interested in observing the meeting via Zoom, please email bethlehemdems@gmail.com.
NOTE: We’ll return to our regular “2nd Monday” meeting schedule starting in July!

BCDC Monthly Meeting (July 2022)
2022-07-11 19:00 - 20:30 | NCC Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
We are MOVING!! Beginning with our July 2022 meeting, we will be moving our monthly meetings to the South Side! Thanks to Northampton County Community College, we are now meeting at the NCC Fowler Center on 3rd Street, Room 114 (full address below).
Light refreshments and soft drinks will be available, so stop by a little early if you like to grab refreshments before the meeting starts.
There will be NO Zoom link for this meeting, while we acclimate to our new space. We hope to be able to improve our “remote” meeting capabilities in the near future because of additional resources available at the new facility … stay tuned.
Useful materials for the meeting:
July Meeting Agenda
End of June Financial Report from the Treasurer
June Meeting Minutes from the Secretary

Annual BCDC Picnic (2022)
2022-07-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Bethlehem Township Municipal Park, 2900 Farmersville Road, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
SAVE THE DATE!!
Join us for the BCDC Annual Picnic at Bethlehem Township Municipal Park!
Tickets on Sale HERE.

BCDC Monthly Meeting (August 2022)
2022-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | NCC Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
NOTE: We have changed the date for this meeting to avoid conflicts with MusikFest. We’ll return to 2nd Mondays in September.
Our August 2022 meeting will again be on the South Side! Thanks to Northampton County Community College, we will continue to meet at the NCC Fowler Center on 3rd Street, Room 114 (full address below).
Light refreshments and soft drinks will be available, so stop by a little early if you like to grab refreshments before the meeting starts.
Watch this space for details about a proper Zoom link for this meeting, while we acclimate to our new space. Our plan is to allow for a full link that will allow for remote viewing AND participation due to better resources available at the new meeting space … stay tuned.
Useful materials for the meeting will be posted SHORTLY.

BCDC Monthly Meeting (September 2022)
2022-09-12 19:00 - 20:30 | NCC Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Our September 2022 meeting will again be on the South Side! Thanks to Northampton County Community College, we will continue to meet at the NCC Fowler Center on 3rd Street, Room 114 (full address below).
Light refreshments and soft drinks will be available, so stop by a little early if you like to grab refreshments before the meeting starts.
A proper Zoom link for this meeting will be sent to everyone on our mailing list about a week prior to the meeting. We are now fully “hybrid” so Zoom viewers will be able to participate at the meeting. (If you didn’t receive the mailing, and would like to attend via Zoom, please text Mark Moss at least 2 hours prior to the meeting for the link. 610-533-4506)
Minutes, financials and an agenda will also be mailed to everyone on the mailing list. Or you can access them here:
September Meeting Agenda
August Meeting Minutes
August 2022 Financial Report

Knock Doors in Bethlehem!
2022-09-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Susan Wild’s Bethlehem Campaign Office, 559 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Join the Bethlehem City Democratic Committee and Team Wild for a neighborhood canvass is Bethlehem on Saturday, September 17 ! We’ll be talking to voters about the issues that are most important to them as we approach the upcoming election.
Bring a friend and your best walking shoes for a full day of door knocking. Training will be provided for new canvassers.
Shifts start at 9am, noon and 3pm launching from the Wild Campaign Bethlehem HQ (559 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018) on the second floor of the Bethlehem Brew Works building. Sign up for shifts online here.
This canvass effort is for all the Democrat candidates on our ballot this November including Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis, John Fetterman, Susan Wild, Lisa Boscola and our city’s State Representative Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill.
Any PCPs wishing to canvass their home precinct should contact Mark Moss by Thursday, September 15 to request specific turfs.

Fetterman & Wild "Rally in the Valley"
2022-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Northampton County Community College, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, United States
Democrat Senatorial candidate John Fetterman is joining up with Congresswoman Susan Wild (and other guests) for a “rally in the Valley” this Saturday at the Northampton Community College (exact address will be made available once you register to attend) from 2-4pm. If you would like to attend, you must RSVP HERE. Let’s make a great showing to welcome the next Senator from Pennsylvania to our great city!

Knock Doors in Bethlehem! (Canvass Event)
2022-09-25 12:00 - 18:00 | Susan Wild’s Bethlehem Campaign Office, 559 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, United States
Join the Bethlehem City Democratic Committee and Team Wild for a neighborhood canvass is Bethlehem on Sunday, September 25! We’ll be talking to voters about the issues that are most important to them as we approach the upcoming election.
Bring a friend and your best walking shoes for a full day of door knocking. Training will be provided for new canvassers.
Shifts start at noon and 3pm launching from the Wild Campaign Bethlehem HQ (559 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018) on the second floor of the Bethlehem Brew Works building. Sign up for shifts online here.
This canvass effort is for all the Democrat candidates on our ballot this November including Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis, John Fetterman, Susan Wild, Lisa Boscola and our city’s State Representatives Steve Samuelson and Jeanne McNeill.

BCDC Monthly Meeting (October 2022)
2022-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | NCC Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
Our October 2022 meeting will again be on the South Side! Thanks to Northampton County Community College, we will continue to meet at the NCC Fowler Center on 3rd Street, Room 114 (full address below).
Guest speakers will include Lori Vargo Heffner (Northampton County Council) to explain the county vote counting process … and hopefully at least one other speaker TBA (we’re still waiting for a confirmation).
Light refreshments and soft drinks will be available, so stop by a little early if you like to grab refreshments before the meeting starts.
A proper Zoom link for this meeting will be sent to everyone on our mailing list about a week prior to the meeting. We are now fully “hybrid” so Zoom viewers will be able to participate at the meeting. (If you didn’t receive the mailing, and would like to attend via Zoom, please text Mark Moss at least 2 hours prior to the meeting for the link. 610-533-4506)
Minutes, financials and an agenda were also be mailed to everyone on the mailing list. Or you can access them here:
October Meeting Agenda
September Meeting Minutes
September 2022 Financial Report

First Lady Jill Biden for Susan Wild
2022-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Moyer Hall at Muhlenberg College 2400 W Chew St Allentown, PA 18104, Moyer Hall at Muhlenberg College 2400 W Chew St, Allentown, PA, 18104, United States
The White House has announced that first lady Jill Biden will make a stop in the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, November 2.
Biden is scheduled to appear with U.S. Rep. Susan Wild and U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean in Allentown at 7 p.m. She will deliver remarks in support of the two candidates who are up for re-election.
RSVP to attend at https://www.mobilize.us/wildforcongress/event/539587/

Lehigh Valley Get Out the Vote with AG Shapiro
2022-11-04 12:15 - 13:45 | Teamsters 773, 3614 Lehigh St., Whitehall, PA, 18052, United States
Friday, November 4, 2023

12:15 – 1:45pm EDT

Teamsters 773
3614 Lehigh St.
Whitehall, PA 18052

Join Attorney General Josh Shapiro for our Lehigh County GOTV Bus Tour stop!

2022 BCDC Holiday Party
2022-12-09 18:30 - 22:00 | NCC Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
We’d like to invite you to celebrate the holiday season AND acknowledge the great work we did this past election season! As is our usual December custom, we’re replacing our usual monthly meeting with a gathering to celebrate the amazing work all of us did to contribute to the successes we earned this election season. And this year, we’re especially excited to be joining forces with our local partners, Lehigh Valley 4 All, who have graciously invited us to combine our events (much as we closely worked all together this election season!) for a really special collaborative event!! So here are the details:
LV4ALL AND BCDC HOLIDAY PARTY!
when: FRIDAY, DEC. 9th, 6:30pm
Cookie exchange if interested
(cookies will also be desert)
Fun will include holiday trivia, and a sing along!
where: NCC FOWLER CENTER,
511 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem (our usual meeting spot)
COST: $20 (includes dinner & refreshments)
If you can come, make your reservations using this GOOGLE FORM … then return here to purchase your tickets with PayPal through the LV4All website. (Clicking the text will take you right to the form.) Once you enter the amount ($20 for each attendee) and click the payment button, the form will offer a note section (right underneath the amount), please type “holiday party” there to ensure the payment is entirely directed for the party reservation. You can also pay in person with cash or check (made out to LV4ALL). If you’re planning on paying at the door, please email kathyharrington4all@gmail.com to reserve your meal(s). Your partners, spouses, significant others, best friends, in-laws, Amazon delivery people, are all welcome! We have several dinners donated so come no matter what, we’ll work out the finances!
Deadline for RSVP (or tickets): Dec. 5th.
PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE!
P.S. If you know any member who doesn’t do the Internet, please print this FLYER so they have the info to attend.

Bethlehem City Dems Monthly Meeting
2023-01-09 19:00 - 20:30 | NCC Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
We are excited to announce our first meeting 2023 —

Monday, January 9th at 7PM
The meeting will be hosted in Room 114 at the Fowler Center, Northampton Community College on the South Side of Bethlehem (511 East Third Street).

Our January speakers include:

Olga Negron (former City Council): Insights to low voter turnout in the Hispanic community of the South Side, and how to establish and strengthen relationships there.
Rachel Leon (City Council): Will talk about the South Side and share other perspectives
Steve Samuelson (State Representative): Update on Democratic control of the PA State House and other new business.

We will also be discussing plans for the upcoming year.
Hope to see you there!

Bethlehem City Dems Monthly Meeting (March 2023)
2023-03-13 19:00 - 20:30 | NCC Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
We are excited to announce our next 2023 meeting —

Monday, March 13th at 7PM
The meeting will be hosted in Room 114 at the Fowler Center, Northampton Community College on the South Side of Bethlehem (511 East Third Street). This will also be available as a Zoom Hybrid meeting … all PCPs and any others on our mailing list will receive the Zoom link approximately one week prior to the meeting. If you need the link, you can email us at bethlehemdems@gmail.com to request the link. (We will be able to respond any requests at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting!)

Our March speakers include:

Bethlehem Mayor William J. Reynolds: Mayor Reynolds will talk about the work he and the city council has been doing in Bethlehem, and present an overview of what’s ahead for our city. There will be an opportunity for questions and answers
Candidates running in the upcoming May primary will also speak!

We will also be discussing upcoming events and initiative for our committee.
We hope to see you there!

Here are link to important docs for the meeting!
March Meeting Agenda
February Meeting Minutes (presented for approval)
February Financial Report

Bethlehem City Dems Monthly Meeting (April 2023)
2023-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | NCC Fowler Center, 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, United States
We are excited to announce our next 2023 meeting —

Monday, April 10th at 7PM
The meeting will be hosted in Room 114 at the Fowler Center, Northampton Community College on the South Side of Bethlehem (511 East Third Street). This will also be available as a Zoom Hybrid meeting … all PCPs and any others on our mailing list will receive the Zoom link approximately one week prior to the meeting. If you need the link, you can email us at bethlehemdems@gmail.com to request the link. (We will be able to respond any requests at least 2 hours prior to the start of the meeting!)

Here are link to important docs for the meeting!
April Meeting Agenda
March Meeting Minutes (presented for approval)
March Financial Report
