{"id":10516,"date":"2024-03-07T00:48:16","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T05:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/?p=10516"},"modified":"2024-04-11T22:48:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T02:48:54","slug":"two-blue-cities-celebration-april-6-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/?p=10516","title":{"rendered":"Two Blue Cities Celebration, April 6, 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-Celebration-2024-Logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-Celebration-2024-Logo-1024x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-Celebration-2024-Logo-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-Celebration-2024-Logo-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-Celebration-2024-Logo-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-Celebration-2024-Logo.jpg 1273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-da6aa24bf82052b8b748b994ff823220 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This event is over. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mcbeaty\/albums\/72177720316045803\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mcbeaty\/albums\/72177720316045803\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mike Beaty&#8217;s photos from the event are here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1761791693ce8d462565ac6fb9426c2 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The outcome of our straw poll for the 2024 CD-10 Democratic nomination is immediately below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MMPCDC-TBC-Straw-Poll-for-10th-CD-4-6-24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MMPCDC-TBC-Straw-Poll-for-10th-CD-4-6-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MMPCDC-TBC-Straw-Poll-for-10th-CD-4-6-24.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MMPCDC-TBC-Straw-Poll-for-10th-CD-4-6-24-300x163.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/MMPCDC-TBC-Straw-Poll-for-10th-CD-4-6-24-768x418.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please join us for the Manassas &amp; Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee\u2019s <strong>2024 Two Blue Cities Celebration and Buffet Brunch, <\/strong>our oldest and largest annual fundraising and recognition event, on&nbsp;<strong>Saturday, April 6<\/strong> , from&nbsp;<strong>10am-noon<\/strong>, at the <strong>Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/gmvrs.org\/hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John S. Hutton Jr. Event Hall<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/GMVRS+Hutton+Hall\/@38.7512955,-77.4827609,17z\/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sJohn+V+Hutton+Jr+Hall,+GMVRS,+9322+Center+St,+Manassas,+VA+20110!3m6!1s0x89b65d1ac7948f47:0x1289a3784d2ad0f7!8m2!3d38.7513827!4d-77.4804768!15sCkBKb2huIFYgSHV0dG9uIEpyIEhhbGwsIEdNVlJTLCA5MzIyIENlbnRlciBTdCwgTWFuYXNzYXMsIFZBIDIwMTEwkgEbYXNzb2NpYXRpb25fb3Jfb3JnYW5pemF0aW9u4AEA!16s%2Fg%2F11jz8lx44x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">9324 Center Street, Manassas, VA 20110<\/a><\/strong> (near the Social Security office).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Two Blue Cities brunch fundraiser celebrates MMPCDC\u2019s outstanding Democratic elected officials and volunteer leaders, while raising the funds needed to help support our slate of Democratic candidates in the November General Election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The doors will open at 9:30 am, the brunch buffet will open at 10 am, and the program will start at 10:30 am.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s event will feature a moderated panel discussion of \u201cDemocracy on the Ballot\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees will receive a straw poll ballot to vote for their preferred Democratic nominee for Virginia\u2019s 10th Congressional District and may also choose to participate in a 50\/50 cash raffle in support of our local candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy a generous brunch buffet and the fellowship of your Democratic friends and neighbors, while listening to a moderated panel discussion of \u201cDemocracy on the Ballot\u201d and speeches by a host of elected officials and 2024 election candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All Democratic local and state elected officials and 2024 election candidates representing Manassas, Manassas Park, or Prince William County will be invited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Event Tickets<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Individual Tickets:&nbsp; $40<br \/>&nbsp;&nbsp; Two Tickets:&nbsp; $75<br \/>&nbsp;&nbsp; Four Tickets:&nbsp; $145<br \/>&nbsp;&nbsp; Eight Tickets:&nbsp; $280<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Two Blue Cities Sponsorship Levels<br \/>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp; True Blue (includes 1 ticket): $100<br \/>&nbsp;&nbsp; Blue Circle (includes 2 tickets): $250<br \/>&nbsp;&nbsp; Blue Star (includes 4 tickets): $500<br \/>&nbsp;&nbsp; Blue Champion (includes 8 tickets): $1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.actblue.com\/donate\/tbc2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Please register now on our secure ActBlue page!<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please RSVP by April 2, 2024<mark><\/mark> by paying online at our<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.actblue.com\/donate\/tbc2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>secure Act Blue page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(<strong>Alternatively, you may mail your check payment to MMPCDC, P.O. Box 4041, Manassas, VA 20108<\/strong><mark> <strong>and also RSVP to mmpcdc@gmail.com or 571-358-9893.<\/strong><\/mark>)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-parking-map-2024-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-parking-map-2024-1-1024x791.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-parking-map-2024-1-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-parking-map-2024-1-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-parking-map-2024-1-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-parking-map-2024-1-1536x1187.png 1536w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/TBC-parking-map-2024-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Parking Directions for Hutton Hall<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>View Mike Beaty\u2019s wonderful photo albums on Flickr<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mcbeaty\/sets\/72177720309644838\/with\/53032486240\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong> from our July 8, 2023<\/strong><\/a><strong> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjzZxJp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">July 23, 2022<\/a> events. Thank you, Mike!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>We are following the current CDC guidelines regarding COVID-19 and highly recommend that if you are not feeling well that you do not attend this event. Updates will be made on this webpage regarding any changes to our scheduled event.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Paid for and authorized by the Manassas &amp; Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate\u2019s committee. Contributions or gifts to MMPCDC are <strong>not<\/strong> deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Any federal elected official who attends this event will attend solely as our special guest and speaker. They will not solicit campaign contributions at this event, and no proceeds from this event will fund any federal election campaign.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electeds-@-Two-Blue-Cities-Celebration-7-8-23-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electeds-@-Two-Blue-Cities-Celebration-7-8-23-1-1024x423.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electeds-@-Two-Blue-Cities-Celebration-7-8-23-1-1024x423.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electeds-@-Two-Blue-Cities-Celebration-7-8-23-1-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electeds-@-Two-Blue-Cities-Celebration-7-8-23-1-768x318.jpg 768w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electeds-@-Two-Blue-Cities-Celebration-7-8-23-1-1536x635.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Electeds-@-Two-Blue-Cities-Celebration-7-8-23-1-2048x847.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Elected officials attending our July 8, 2023 event (Photo credit: Mike Beaty)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This event is over. Mike Beaty&#8217;s photos from the event are here. The outcome of our straw poll for the 2024 CD-10 Democratic nomination is immediately below. Please join us for the Manassas &amp; Manassas Park Cities Democratic Committee\u2019s 2024 Two Blue Cities Celebration and Buffet Brunch, our oldest and largest annual fundraising and recognition event, on&nbsp;Saturday, April 6 , from&nbsp;10am-noon, at the Greater Manassas Volunteer Rescue Squad\u2019s John S&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[6,78,55,1,392],"tags":[59,394,395,393],"class_list":["post-10516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-committee","category-manassas","category-manassas-park","category-mmpcdc","category-two-blue-cities-celebration","tag-committee-mmpcdc","tag-fundrasiser","tag-straw-poll","tag-two-blue-cities-celebration"],"a3_pvc":{"activated":false,"total_views":0,"today_views":0},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=10516"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10516\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10602,"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10516\/revisions\/10602"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=10516"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/manassascitydemocrats.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=10516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}