Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats

Meet The Need: Mobilize
2025-07-12 13:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
Speakers Include: Loud Light, United Teachers of Wichita, Cat Butler & Amber Sellers.
Tablers include: Political Action Groups, Mutual Aid Organizers & Direct Service Entities.
July 12th, 1-6 PM, 10025 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS, 67212
Contact Olivia Vest for mor information: 214-991-2704
meettheneedwichita@gmail.com
Masks Required, provided by MaskBlocICT

SCDW Member Meeting
2025-07-10 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States

Independence Day
2025-07-04, 2025-07-04 00:00
National Holiday

Drinking Liberally
2025-07-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Social Tap Drinkery, 4510 E 19TH St N Ste 101, Wichita, 67208, United States
An informal and inclusive progressive social group for like-minded, left-leaning individuals interested in getting to know each other over a beverage. (1st Tuesday of each month)

SCGD Dem Family Picnic At the Pearson Family Farm
2025-06-29 18:00 - 22:00
Gather ‘round Grassroots Dems, Family & Friends,
to connect, share laughter and indulge
in delicious food at our Dem Family Picnic
at the Pearson Family Farm.
BYO Beverage & Lawn Chairs
Please bring a covered dish for the Potluck Dinner.
Join us at the Pearson Family Farm
2730 E. 33rd N.
Wichita, Kansas 67219
Sunday, June 29th
6:00 – 10:00 PM

Leading Kansas - Constitution at a Crossroads
2025-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Woodruff Auditorium, KU’s Campus, Lawrence, KS, United States
June 28 – Constitution at a Crossroads (Woodruff Auditorium, KU’s Campus in Lawrence, 2-4pm)
Join us for a powerful public forum with top legal minds to discuss the state of our democracy and what it will take to protect our institutions.

Our statewide petition is live at leadingkansas.org/civicdemand. Read it. Sign it. Share it. Let’s hold our leaders accountable and demand public answers now.
Our democracy is only as strong as the people willing to defend it. So let’s keep going. Let’s keep pushing. And let’s keep leading—when others won’t.
In strength and solidarity,

The Leading Kansas Team

Cindy Holscher @ SEIU
2025-06-26 18:30 - 19:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
Join Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats and Cindy Holscher, candidate for Kansas Governor.
June 26th
6:30 PM
SEIU
3340 W Douglas Ave
Wichita, Kansas, 67203
event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FiHCBB2Gh/

Loud & Local: A Summer Advocacy Panel!
2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Wichita Advanced Learning Library, 711 W 2nd St N, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
Loud & Local: A Summer Advocacy Panel!
June 23rd
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Wichita Advanced Learning Library
Conference Room BC
711 W 2nd St N
Wichita, KS 67203

Juneteenth Parade
2025-06-21

Ogallalah Breakfast
2025-06-20 10:30
The Ogallala Roundtable is a think tank of progressives and community activists who meet the second Friday monthly to enjoy a meal and interact with speakers concerning issues and organizations that affect each of us. Political candidates, nonprofit entities, historical topics, current legislation, brainstorming about the future…..Walk With us. Join The Parade. Let’s Get To Work!
Friday, June 20, from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
Join us at Spears Restaurant, 4324 West Maple in Wichita, for food, friendship, and two fine speakers: Karen Cayce and Pamela Mason.
Join community advocates and activists.
Speakers: Karen Cayce and Pamela Mason

Juneteenth
2025-06-19

Maggie Ballard 80's party
2025-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Lisa & Chip’s, 151 N. Rock Island St., #2E, Wichita, KS, United States
Let’s Celebrate
The re-election campaign of 80s baby Maggie Ballard for Wichita City Council D6.
Saturday, June 14th at 7 PM
Lisa’s & Chip’s
151 N Rock Island St #2E
80’s Party Costume Party with DJ, dancing, drinks and heavy apps.
RSVP text to Lisa 360-303-4060

No King’s Day Protests
2025-06-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Broadway & Douglas, Douglas & Broadway, Wichita, Kansas
June 14 – No King’s Day Protests
Across the country, Americans are rising up to say no to executive overreach and yes to democracy. Here in Kansas, join your fellow citizens at No King’s Day protests in Wichita (W Douglas & Broadway at 12pm) and Topeka (State Capitol). Show up, speak out, and stand up for the Constitution.

Leading Kansas Weekly Member Meeting
2025-06-11 18:00 - 19:00
June 11 – Weekly Member Meeting (6-7pm, Location TBD)
This will be a pivotal planning session for our June 28 public forum. We’ll also unveil our new Volunteer Coordination Strategy—a major step forward for how we mobilize and lead.

Our statewide petition is live at leadingkansas.org/civicdemand. Read it. Sign it. Share it. Let’s hold our leaders accountable and demand public answers now.
Our democracy is only as strong as the people willing to defend it. So let’s keep going. Let’s keep pushing. And let’s keep leading—when others won’t.
In strength and solidarity,

The Leading Kansas Team

SCGD Member Meeting
2025-06-09 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.
Speaker: Joseph Shepard
Joseph Shepard is a dedicated community leader and public servant with deep roots in Wichita. He is a two-time graduate of Wichita State University, holding a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, a Master’s in Public Administration, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Joseph is running for Wichita City Council District 1 on three core pillars: Economic Advancement, Cultivating Community, and Strengthening Trust between the People and Local Government. His call to serve is embedded in his DNA, but he answered the call to pursue elected office because of his strong desire to address the challenges facing District 1 and his commitment to working with anyone who shares a genuine vision for the district’s success. As Chief of Staff at Lead For America and a community volunteer with organizations like HumanKind Ministries and The Kansas African American Museum, Joseph brings a lived experience of resilience and a relentless drive to build a city where everyone feels safe, seen, and valued.

Kansas House Democrats Fight Back Tour – WICHITA
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Seasons Venue in O.J. Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd, Wichita, Kansas, United States
Kansas House Democrats Fight Back Tour – WICHITA
May 29th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
RSVP here to join the Kansas House Democrats in Wichita on June 5 at Seasons Venue in O.J. Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd, from 6:00-8:00 pm for the Fight Back Tour! From 6:00-7:00 pm, mingle with your state legislators. Then, stick around for Q&A with local legislators at 7:00 pm.

Wichita Community Town Hall – June 4
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Wichita City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita, KS, United States
The City, County and School Board want to hear from you! Mark your calendars for a joint Wichita Community Town Hall, facilitated by the Kansas Leadership Center, from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at City Hall. Hear from Sedgwick County Chairman Ryan Baty, City of Wichita Mayor Lily Wu and Wichita Public Schools board president Diane Albert and join in on group discussions about shared government services and collaboration.

Kansas House Democrats Fight Back Tour - TOPEKA
2025-05-29 18:00 - 20:00
Kansas House Democrats Fight Back Tour – TOPEKA
Location: Compass Point
800 North Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66608
May 29th, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Memorial Day
2025-05-26

Community Conversation: Gun Violence and Community Healing
2025-05-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th ST. N., Wichita, KS, 67214, United States
Community Conversation: Gun Violence and Community Healing
Friday, May 23
2:30pm – 4:00pm
DAB Meeting Room
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
2755 E. 19th ST. N.
Join us and engage with a panel of Wichita stakeholders in this discussion on gun violence and community healing.
Join us and engage with a panel of Wichita stakeholders in this discussion on gun violence and community healing.

SCDP Quarterly meeting
2025-05-21 17:30 | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 1040 S. Broadway St, Wichita, United States
SCDP Quarterly meeting
Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30pm
1040 S Broadway (IBEW).

Ogallalah Breakfast
2025-05-16 10:30
The Ogallala Roundtable is a think tank of progressives and community activists who meet the second Friday monthly to enjoy a meal and interact with speakers concerning issues and organizations that affect each of us. Political candidates, nonprofit entities, historical topics, current legislation, brainstorming about the future…..Walk With us. Join The Parade. Let’s Get To Work!

SCGD Member Meeting
2025-05-12 18:00 - 20:30 | SEIU, 3340 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS, 67203, United States
The Sedgwick County Grassroots Democrats meetings are held the second Monday of each month. Meet & greet begins at 6:00 PM. The meeting is called to order at 6:30. Guests are welcome.

Leading Kansas Public Forum
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | WSU CAC Theater, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, 67260, United States
Join Leading Kansas at their Public Forum
Leading Kansas to Common Ground
Do you have questions about the economy, the direction of our state, or
the health of our democracy? Your voice deserves to be heard!
Join Leading Kansas for a powerful public town hall where Kansans will
come together — not to be talked at, but to speak out. All are welcome. No
matter your party, your background, or where you stand, you have a place
in this conversation.
When elected officials won’t listen, we will.
When leaders stay silent, we lead. This is how we reclaim accountability. This
is how we lead Kansas — together

State of Kansas Legislative UPDATE FOR THE PEOPLE
2025-05-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Evergreen Community Center & Library

Cowley County Democratic Party Meeting
2025-05-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Cowley County Democratic Headquarters, 106 E. 9th, Winfield, KS, 67156, United States
Cowley County Democratic Party
Thursday, May 8th at 6:30pm
Cowley County Democratic Headquarters
106 E. 9th
Winfield Kansas 67156
