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SUMMARY:Franks\, Freedom\, and Fun!
DESCRIPTION:The Democrats of Cleveland County are decent\, hard-working folks who fight for the rights of all people — not just themselves. It’s not easy constantly battling for what’s right\, fair\, and just in a world like we live in today. But our fellow Democrats don’t give up regardless of the obstacles they face.We want you to know that we see you; we appreciate you; we know how hard you’re working\, how hard you’re fighting. And we know how generous you continue to be even when it may not be the best time for you to donate. \n\n\n\nFor all that you’ve been doing and for all that we know you will continue to do\, we want to thank you. How do we know you’re going to continue the fight? Because that is who you are at your core. You want this world to be a better place for everybody\, and you’re willing to continue fighting for that ideal. \n\n\n\nBut for a little while this Sunday evening\, we would like for you to take a break and enjoy yourselves. You’ve earned it. So come hang out with us at FRANKS\, FREEDOM\, & FUN. Bring your children\, grandchildren\, and great grandchildren if you’re lucky enough to have them and have them live nearby. This is a child-friendly event.We’ll feed ya\, listen to music\, visit with each other\, and have plenty of games — including water games — available for kids of all ages from 3 to 93! So come on over to Hanna Park. We’ll be at the Magnolia Picnic Shelter at 5pm. And we’ll be looking for you!
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/franks-freedom-and-fun/
LOCATION:City of Shelby Hanna Park\, 1655 McBrayer Springs Rd\, Shelby\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T080000
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SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway Litter Sweep - August\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to roll up our sleeves and litter sweep our section of Marion Street again. Would you like to volunteer to help us?Instructions are in the graphic above. We hope to see you at HQ at 8:00 AM on Saturday\, August 2! Believe it or not\, we have fun doing our CCDP Adopt-A-Highway Litter Sweep\, and it’s a great example for all to see of Dems doing rather than talking. Won’t you join us?
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/adopt-a-highway-litter-sweep-august-2025/
CATEGORIES:Litter Sweep
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SUMMARY:CCDP Monthly Meeting - August\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:This is a friendly reminder that we hold our monthly meeting on the first Thursday of each month\, unless otherwise noted. So please join us Thursday\, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the CCDP Headquarters\, 106 W Marion St.\, Shelby. \n\n\n\nWe’ve pared down our agenda so many times that the blade of our metaphorical paring knife is getting dull. There’s so much going on\, and so much to cover! We’ll have a handout of regular updates ready for you\, which will allow us to spend much of our meeting time on items about which your feedback will be helpful. \n\n\n\nOne section of this meeting will focus on immigrants\, what ICE is up to\, and what we can do. If that interests you\, be sure to join us\, please. \n\n\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there!
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/ccdp-monthly-meeting-august-2025/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Executive Committee Meeting,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T180000
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SUMMARY:REGISTRATION REPAIR PHONE BANK at HQ - Aug 26
DESCRIPTION:Help North Carolinians Get Ready to Vote! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a phone bank to call voters across North Carolina who need to update their voter registration. The voters on this list\, a reincarnation of the Griffin List\, must take action to ensure they can cast a regular ballot in the 2025 election. And we are less than two months away from the start of early voting! \n\n\n\nEvery eligible voter deserves the chance to make their voice heard this November. Let’s make sure our neighbors across North Carolina are ready.Terry McCollum is opening headquarters each of these remaining Tuesdays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Aug. 26\, Sept. 2\, and Sept. 9. You can show up and phone bank with Terry on those dates and receive hands-on assistance as needed. Or you can sign up for any number of other virtual phone banks taking place. This is highest-priority volunteer work\, and we appreciate any assistance you can provide.Please click the big blue button below to sign up for all the times you’re willing to help.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/registration-repair-phone-bank-at-hq-aug-26/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Phonebanking,Voter Registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T200000
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SUMMARY:REGISTRATION REPAIR PHONE BANK at HQ - Sept 2
DESCRIPTION:THANKS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE EARLIER PHONE BANKS\, THE SEPTEMBER 9 PHONE BANK HAS BEEN CANCELED. THE MUCH SMALLER NUMBER OF REMAINING TARGETED VOTERS WILL BE CANVASSED DOOR TO DOOR ON SEPTEMBER 27.\n\n\n\nHelp North Carolinians Get Ready to Vote! \n\n\n\nJoin us for a phone bank to call voters across North Carolina who need to update their voter registration. The voters on this list\, a reincarnation of the Griffin List\, must take action to ensure they can cast a regular ballot in the 2025 election. And we are less than two months away from the start of early voting! \n\n\n\nEvery eligible voter deserves the chance to make their voice heard this November. Let’s make sure our neighbors across North Carolina are ready.Terry McCollum is opening headquarters each of these remaining Tuesdays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Aug. 26\, Sept. 2\, and Sept. 9.  You can show up and phone bank with Terry on those dates and receive hands-on assistance as needed. Or you can sign up for any number of other virtual phone banks taking place. This is highest-priority volunteer work\, and we appreciate any assistance you can provide.Please click the big blue button below to sign up for all the times you’re willing to help.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/registration-repair-phone-bank-at-hq-sept-2/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Phonebanking,Voter Registration
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SUMMARY:CCDP Monthly Meeting - Sept. 4\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our special guest at our next monthly meeting is none other than Dylan Rhoney\, the awesome CARDINAL & PINE reporter who broke the story about Allison Bustillo Chinchilla\, the young lady who graduated from Crest High School\, was awarded a scholarship to attend nursing school at Gardner-Webb University\, was picked up by ICE\, and placed in a detention center. If you haven’t read Dylan’s article about Allison and her plight\, please take a moment to read it now: North Carolina student’s life upended after being detained by ICE \n\n\n\nAt our meeting\, Dylan will tell you more about Cardinal & Pine and the fine work that they are doing. We have also set aside some time for you to ask Dylan questions once he has completed his presentation.Of course\, there’s much more on our agenda for this meeting\, but you’ll want to be certain you’re there to meet and hear from Dylan.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/ccdp-monthly-meeting-sept-4-2025/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Executive Committee Meeting,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000
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SUMMARY:AN INVITATION TO “UNCONFERENCE CAFÉ”
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO “UNCONFERENCE CAFÉ” FROM CARLOS FRANCO\, CCDP 2ND VICE CHAIR \n\n\n\nSubject: Join Us for Unconference Cafe. Every Other Saturday at CCDP HQ \n\n\n\nHi friends\, \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to invite you to a new\, relaxed gathering we’re calling Unconference Cafe\, a casual space at CCDP HQ for learning\, sharing\, and community. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA welcoming space with coffee\, pastries\, and all the warmth of good company\n\n\n\nA short refresher on one of our training topics\, just enough to spark ideas\, not overwhelm\n\n\n\nOpen discussion: your thoughts\, questions\, feedback\, and suggestions for future topics\, in your voice\n\n\n\nAll wrapped in a friendly\, informal atmosphere; think discussion over the desk\, not lecture from the stage\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy come? \n\n\n\n\nBecause these are times when we all need a place to connect\, learn\, recharge\, and build together—and where our voices matter.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFirst Gathering: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 6\, 2025 at 2:30 PM\n\n\n\nWhere: CCDP HQ\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\n\n\n\n\nBring your favorite mug\, your questions\, or just an open mind. We can’t wait to see you there. Let’s make this a place where ideas flow\, connections deepen\, and commitment grows. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up below by September 5\, so we can plan pastries accordingly. \n\n\n\nWith hope and purpose\, \n\n\n\nCarlos Franco \n\n\n\n2nd VC\, CCDP \n\n\n\n––– \n\n\n\nP.S. If you have a topic you’d love us to explore at an upcoming session\, reply to this email and let us know!
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/an-invitation-to-unconference-cafe/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
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SUMMARY:AN INVITATION FROM DWCC BOOK CLUB CHAIR\, RENÉE BUMBAUGH
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be trying something a bit different: you may read one or both of the next two books. We will begin discussions of both and just progress from there\, continuing the next month most likely to complete our discussions. This way\, you may read the one that most appeals to you (or is shorter\, if you’re pressed for time) and gain insight on a second book as well. We’ll try this and see how we like it! \n\n\n\nDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver \n\n\n\nA 2023 Pulitzer Prize winning novel set in present day Appalachia focused on some of today’s issues- job loss\, drug addiction\, foster parenting. The author was born and raised in Kentucky\, moved to Arizona and after an illustrious career writing both fiction and essays\, returned to live in Appalachia and tell a fictionalized version of her region’s story. A timely follow-up to Rev. Barber’s “White Poverty.”  (400+pages) (Read a review or two to become truly intrigued…) \n\n\n\nOur Endangered Values: America’s Moral Crisis  President by Jimmy Carter \n\n\n\nReading it now it seems as though President Carter had a crystal ball in front of him at times\, as the book was published in 2005. He writes on topics from terrorism to homosexuality\, as well as the rise in religious fundamentalism\, fundamentalism in government and women’s rights. Captivating\, not academic and not necessarily where you might think he would “land” on some topics. This one is a quick but thought-provoking read. (200 pages) \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us on the 16th! \n\n\n\nRenée
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/an-invitation-from-dwcc-book-club-chair-renee-bumbaugh/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T103000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20250903T191936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T191941Z
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SUMMARY:DWNC 65th Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:It’s not often that the annual convention of the Democratic Women of North Carolina takes place in western North Carolina. But this year\, the convention will be just a hop\, skip ‘n jump up the road from us in Asheville. This is a great opportunity to attend one of these conventions! Plus\, the folks in Asheville sure can use the boost to their recovering economy that a big event like this can provide. They are still digging out from Hurricane Helene damage\, and the Democratic Women of North Carolina want to help in whatever ways they can. \n\n\n\nYou can learn all about what’s planned for this exciting weekend and register online at this link: https://www.democraticwomenofnc.com/  \n\n\n\nIf you have specific questions\, feel free to send us an email\, and we’ll get you the answers you need.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/dwnc-65th-annual-convention/
CATEGORIES:Convention
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
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SUMMARY:Community Fridge - Food for Our Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:The Community Fridge\, sponsored by Shelby Presbyterian Church\, is a simple but powerful way for Cleveland County residents to share food and extend hospitality to one another. Located diagonally across from the Rainbow playground\, the fridge is open 24 hours a day\, seven days a week. Anyone in need can stop by and take what helps\, and anyone able to give can drop off fresh or shelf-stable items.  \n\n\n\nThe Democratic Party of Cleveland County is partnering with Washington Outreach Ministry to serve as community fridge stewards. Together\, we ensure the refrigerator remains safe\, stocked\, and welcoming. This stewardship includes coordinating volunteers\, providing space for donations\, and keeping the program running smoothly so it remains a reliable resource for neighbors who depend on it.  \n\n\n\nThis month’s Community Fridge event will take place on September 20 at Shelby Presbyterian Church in downtown Shelby. Volunteers will gather to organize\, clean\, and restock the refrigerator. Donations of fruits\, vegetables\, pantry goods\, bagged sandwiches\, and clearly labeled prepared meals are especially needed. Every item placed in the fridge helps ensure that a neighbor has one less worry at the dinner table.  \n\n\n\nDonations can also be dropped off at the Cleveland County Democratic Party headquarters on Tuesdays from noon–6 PM and on Saturdays from 8 AM–2 PM. Refrigerated items may be placed directly in our refrigerator\, while pantry items will be stored and stocked by volunteers as needed. Every contribution\, large or small\, goes directly toward keeping the Community Fridge available for neighbors who rely on it.  \n\n\n\nThe Community Frig operates on trust and generosity. There are no forms to fill out\, no identification required\, and no questions asked. The goal is to reduce food insecurity in Cleveland County by offering a resource that is accessible\, reliable\, and free of barriers. For many families\, it makes the difference between skipping meals and having enough to get through the week.  \n\n\n\nThe idea began with a Shelby High School student who wanted to create a space where people could share directly with their neighbors. Since then\, the project has grown through community support and volunteer efforts. It continues today because people believe in helping one another with dignity and respect.  \n\n\n\nKeeping the fridge clean\, stocked\, and safe takes many hands. Volunteers help wipe down surfaces\, rotate items so that older food is used first\, and ensure donated meals are clearly labeled. The Community Fridge is more than a refrigerator—it is a sign that Cleveland County can come together to meet a basic need with compassion. Every bag of apples\, every box of cereal\, and every jar of peanut butter placed on its shelves is a reminder that no one should feel forgotten.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/community-fridge-food-for-our-neighbors/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T160000
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SUMMARY:“UNCONFERENCE CAFÉ” - Sept. 20
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO “UNCONFERENCE CAFÉ” FROM CARLOS FRANCO\, CCDP 2ND VICE CHAIR \n\n\n\nSubject: Join Us for Unconference Cafe. Every Other Saturday at CCDP HQ \n\n\n\nHi friends\, \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to invite you to a new\, relaxed gathering we’re calling Unconference Cafe\, a casual space at CCDP HQ for learning\, sharing\, and community. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA welcoming space with coffee\, pastries\, and all the warmth of good company\n\n\n\nA short refresher on one of our training topics\, just enough to spark ideas\, not overwhelm\n\n\n\nOpen discussion: your thoughts\, questions\, feedback\, and suggestions for future topics\, in your voice\n\n\n\nAll wrapped in a friendly\, informal atmosphere; think discussion over the desk\, not lecture from the stage\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy come? \n\n\n\n\nBecause these are times when we all need a place to connect\, learn\, recharge\, and build together—and where our voices matter.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFirst Gathering: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 at 2:30 PM\n\n\n\nWhere: CCDP HQ\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\n\n\n\n\nBring your favorite mug\, your questions\, or just an open mind. We can’t wait to see you there. Let’s make this a place where ideas flow\, connections deepen\, and commitment grows. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up below by September 19\, so we can plan pastries accordingly. \n\n\n\nWith hope and purpose\, \n\n\n\nCarlos Franco \n\n\n\n2nd VC\, CCDP \n\n\n\n––– \n\n\n\nP.S. If you have a topic you’d love us to explore at an upcoming session\, reply to this email and let us know!
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/unconference-cafe-sept-20/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T203000
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SUMMARY:District 14 Constituents Gather for Town Hall With or Without Congressman Moore
DESCRIPTION:This Moore Town Hall is free to the public\, and it’s non-partisan. Everyone is welcome.  \n\n\n\nSecurity will be on site.  \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by clicking the button below and completing a brief Google form. Then join your neighbors and the folks from Red\, Wine & Blue on Monday evening\, September 22\, at the Barnes Auditorium on the Kings Mountain High School campus.  \n\n\n\nVoice your concerns and/or questions. Or if you prefer\, fill out a comment card that will be delivered to Rep. Moore along with a video of the town hall.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/district-14-constituents-gather-for-town-hall-with-or-without-congressman-moore/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20250807T142051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T142056Z
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SUMMARY:Cleveland County Fair 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our regular booth location inside Dorton Hall as we celebrate the 100-Year Anniversary of the Cleveland County Fair! \n\n\n\nDates are firm. Times are subject to change. More details coming as soon as we received them from the Cleveland County Fair Association.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/cleveland-county-fair-2025/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
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SUMMARY:Voter Registration Repair Canvass
DESCRIPTION:It’s Black & White! \n\n\n\nThousands of North Carolinians will be required to vote a provisional ballot the next time they attempt to vote if we don’t help them fix their voter registrations. Many affected voters are right here in Cleveland County. \n\n\n\nTeams of dedicated volunteers from across the state have been calling and calling and calling to alert these flagged voters. Most of those voters had no idea what was happening to their ability to vote until they received that call. \n\n\n\nBut now\, we’re down to a list of voters that we had no luck reaching by phone. And we need you to help us knock on the doors of those particular Democrats and left-leaning unaffiliateds here in Cleveland County. Will you help us? \n\n\n\nWe will provide training for all participants before we begin our canvass. You will not go out alone. There will be at least two people per canvass team. \n\n\n\nBe sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing. You could be walking on many types of surfaces—some rough\, uneven\, and unlevel. Sandles and flip flops are not recommended. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up below if you’re ready to help us protect voting rights.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/voter-registration-repair-canvass/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Door Knocking,Voter Registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20250903T193139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T172828Z
UID:7633-1759429800-1759435200@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:CCDP Raffle Drawing - Oct. 2\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Who wouldn’t want to win a week’s stay at beautiful Kitty Hawk\, NC from October 25 to November 1? For a mere $10 donation\, you’ll receive a raffle ticket that entitles you to one chance to win a week’s stay at Beachwoods Kitty Hawk (a Hilton resort)\, a $100 gas card\, or a $50 gift card to Lowe’s. No more than 3000 raffle tickets will be sold\, so grab yours today! \n\n\n\nPurchase as many tickets as you would like for $10 each. For example\, if you donate $50\, you will receive 5 tickets. A $100 donation gets you 10 tickets\, and $250 gets you 25 tickets. These donations support the operations of the Cleveland County Democratic Party. \n\n\n\nThe drawing will be held at 7:30pm\, October 2\, 2025 at the CCDP fair booth in Dorton Hall. You are welcome to join us there in person!  \n\n\n\nThe drawing will be live streamed and can also be watched at CCDP headquarters or on your computer or phone from anywhere that you have an internet connection. You do not have to be present to win. Once the live stream link is available\, we will post it here and across our social media channels. \n\n\n\nAfter you make your online raffle ticket purchase here\, you will be contacted by one of our volunteers who will send you your raffle tickets either by email or postal mail.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/ccdp-monthly-meeting-and-raffle-drawing-oct-2-2025/
LOCATION:Cleveland County Fair\, 1751 E Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28152
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Executive Committee Meeting,Fundraiser,Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20250807T143639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T152623Z
UID:7504-1759568400-1759575600@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Adopt-A-Highway Litter Sweep - October\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to roll up our sleeves and litter sweep our section of Marion Street again. Would you like to volunteer to help us?Instructions are in the graphic above. We hope to see you at HQ at 9:00 AM on Saturday\, October 4! Believe it or not\, we have fun doing our CCDP Adopt-A-Highway Litter Sweep\, and it’s a great example for all to see of Dems doing rather than talking. Won’t you join us?
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/adopt-a-highway-litter-sweep-october-2025/
CATEGORIES:Litter Sweep
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20250904T162231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T162348Z
UID:7662-1759588200-1759593600@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:“UNCONFERENCE CAFÉ” - OCt. 4
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO “UNCONFERENCE CAFÉ” FROM CARLOS FRANCO\, CCDP 2ND VICE CHAIR \n\n\n\nSubject: Join Us for Unconference Cafe. Every Other Saturday at CCDP HQ \n\n\n\nHi friends\, \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to invite you to a new\, relaxed gathering we’re calling Unconference Cafe\, a casual space at CCDP HQ for learning\, sharing\, and community. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA welcoming space with coffee\, pastries\, and all the warmth of good company\n\n\n\nA short refresher on one of our training topics\, just enough to spark ideas\, not overwhelm\n\n\n\nOpen discussion: your thoughts\, questions\, feedback\, and suggestions for future topics\, in your voice\n\n\n\nAll wrapped in a friendly\, informal atmosphere; think discussion over the desk\, not lecture from the stage\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy come? \n\n\n\n\nBecause these are times when we all need a place to connect\, learn\, recharge\, and build together—and where our voices matter.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFirst Gathering: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, October 4\, 2025 at 2:30 PM\n\n\n\nWhere: CCDP HQ\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\n\n\n\n\nBring your favorite mug\, your questions\, or just an open mind. We can’t wait to see you there. Let’s make this a place where ideas flow\, connections deepen\, and commitment grows. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up below by October 3\, so we can plan pastries accordingly. \n\n\n\nWith hope and purpose\, \n\n\n\nCarlos Franco \n\n\n\n2nd VC\, CCDP \n\n\n\n––– \n\n\n\nP.S. If you have a topic you’d love us to explore at an upcoming session\, reply to this email and let us know!
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/unconference-cafe-oct-4/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20251003T234936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T011958Z
UID:7708-1760031000-1760040000@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:October Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We’ll have a food truck out front by 5:00 PM. Please come early and support Lisa’s Soul Food. If you don’t know Lisa yet\, she is Victor Smith’s sister. And her food is delicious! \n\n\n\nSeveral guest speakers are lined up for you: US Congressional District 14 Democratic candidate Brent Caldwell; Vaishali Amar who grew up where elections were not free\, fair\, or safe; and Chris Kratzer who joined forces with the ACLU to sue the Cleveland County Board of Education.Addtionally\, we’ll get recaps on our raffle ticket fundraiser\, our fair booth\, and more. \n\n\n\nOur dear friend\, Sarah Queen\, will be honored as well. \n\n\n\nIt’s going to be a jam-packed interesting meeting. Hope you’ll join us! \n\n\n\nSign up below\, please.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/october-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T080000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20250903T185936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T190134Z
UID:7624-1760601600-1760601600@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Early In-Person Voting Begins - 2025 Municipals
DESCRIPTION:More information to come…
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/early-voting-begins-2025-municipals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20250306T112634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T144030Z
UID:7141-1760778000-1760803200@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush\, Music & Mutts
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to participate in Mush\, Music & Mutts again this year. This is a wonderful\, fun festival\, and we hope each of you will stop by our tent for a visit! \n\n\n\nBelow is a little more information about what this event brings to the area. \n\n\n\nFrom the event organizer’s website: \n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating a local delicacy\, Liver Mush\, since 1985\n\n\n\nLiver Mush is a regional dish in Western North Carolina\, comprised of pig liver (at least 30%)\, cornmeal\, seasonings\, and other parts of the pig. It’s delicious for breakfast or lunch\, packed with protein\, and an important part of our local heritage!The NC Liver Mush Festival: Mush\, Music & Mutts provides much more than just liver mush! Enjoy live music\, kids activities\, RollOver Pet Zone\, 100+ vendors\, and more! With an estimated 2023 attendance of *15\,000\, we are proud to bring the festival back better than ever in October 2024!*Estimate provided by data analytics \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNC Liver Mush Festival: Mush\, Music & Muttsis brought to you by Visit Cleveland County\,a division of Cleveland County Government.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/nc-liver-mush-festival-mush-music-mutts-2/
LOCATION:Visit Cleveland County\, 118 South Washington St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032128
CREATED:20250904T162846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T162852Z
UID:7665-1760797800-1760803200@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:“UNCONFERENCE CAFÉ” - OCt. 18
DESCRIPTION:THIS IS YOUR INVITATION TO “UNCONFERENCE CAFÉ” FROM CARLOS FRANCO\, CCDP 2ND VICE CHAIR \n\n\n\nSubject: Join Us for Unconference Cafe. Every Other Saturday at CCDP HQ \n\n\n\nHi friends\, \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to invite you to a new\, relaxed gathering we’re calling Unconference Cafe\, a casual space at CCDP HQ for learning\, sharing\, and community. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA welcoming space with coffee\, pastries\, and all the warmth of good company\n\n\n\nA short refresher on one of our training topics\, just enough to spark ideas\, not overwhelm\n\n\n\nOpen discussion: your thoughts\, questions\, feedback\, and suggestions for future topics\, in your voice\n\n\n\nAll wrapped in a friendly\, informal atmosphere; think discussion over the desk\, not lecture from the stage\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhy come? \n\n\n\n\nBecause these are times when we all need a place to connect\, learn\, recharge\, and build together—and where our voices matter.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFirst Gathering: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 at 2:30 PM\n\n\n\nWhere: CCDP HQ\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\n\n\n\n\nBring your favorite mug\, your questions\, or just an open mind. We can’t wait to see you there. Let’s make this a place where ideas flow\, connections deepen\, and commitment grows. \n\n\n\nPlease sign up below by October 17\, so we can plan pastries accordingly. \n\n\n\nWith hope and purpose\, \n\n\n\nCarlos Franco \n\n\n\n2nd VC\, CCDP \n\n\n\n––– \n\n\n\nP.S. If you have a topic you’d love us to explore at an upcoming session\, reply to this email and let us know!
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/unconference-cafe-oct-18/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T220000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20251028T191233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T191458Z
UID:7777-1761764400-1761775200@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Pizza and Politics - Gardner-Webb Edition 2025
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us tomorrow evening at Gardner-Webb University to hear a panel discussion by Democrats and Republicans in leadership positions. CCDP Chair\, Rod Powell\, will be one of the panel participants.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/pizza-and-politics-gardner-webb-edition-2025/
LOCATION:Tucker Student Center\, 131 Tucker Dr\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28152
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20250903T190312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T190316Z
UID:7627-1762009200-1762009200@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Early In-Person Voting Ends - 2025 Municipals
DESCRIPTION:More information to come…
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/early-in-person-voting-ends-2025-municipals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20250807T144631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T144636Z
UID:7507-1762237800-1762284600@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Election Day 2025 - Municipals
DESCRIPTION:More information to come…
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/election-day-2025-municipals/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20251014T181537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T015919Z
UID:7723-1762365600-1762372800@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Protest Sign-Making Party
DESCRIPTION:Click the big blue button below to sign up. Then get those creative juices going\, and come to headquarters to help us make a slew of black ‘n white “DEMOCRACY DIES WHEN…” signs for our DEATH OF DEMOCRACY protest march on November 8. Materials will be provided\, but seating is limited. \n\n\n\nHope to see you there! We have a lot of signs to make!
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/protest-sign-making-party/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20251014T221629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T222310Z
UID:7728-1762455600-1762459200@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:CCDP Monthly Meeting — Nov. 2025
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon. Please save this date/time to your calendar.  \n\n\n\nNote that this meeting is starting 30 minutes later than usual to make it possible for folks to attend an important NAACP event in addition to our meeting.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/ccdp-monthly-meeting-nov-2025/
LOCATION:CCDP HQ 2024\, 106 W Marion St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T133000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20250903T204058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T221219Z
UID:7638-1762599600-1762608600@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Protest March in Uptown Shelby — Death of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:🖤 DEATH OF DEMOCRACY Protest March 🖤 \n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, Nov. 8 \n\n\n\n🕥 Setup at 10:30 AM \n\n\n\n🚶‍♀️ March begins at 11:00 AM \n\n\n\n📍 Shelby Court Square (Warren Street side) \n\n\n\nJoin us for a powerful\, highly-visible protest march as we mourn the erosion of democratic values—and demand better. \n\n\n\n⚫ Dress Code: Black attire encouraged but not required. \n\n\n\n🪧 Signs: We’ll have a limited number of black-and-white “DEMOCRACY DIES WHEN…” signs available. Want to help make them? Sign up for our Protest Sign-Making Party at https://www.mobilize.us/clevelandcountydemocrats/event/862932/. Or feel free to bring your own signs. Bonus points for sticking to the black-and-white theme and riffing on “DEMOCRACY DIES WHEN…” \n\n\n\n🎤 Speakers: A short slate of speakers will share brief remarks before we march. \n\n\n\n🎷 Music: We’re working to include live musicians playing in the style of a New Orleans jazz funeral. Fingers crossed! 🤞 \n\n\n\n🗺️ Route (1.6 miles): • One lap around Court Square • East on Warren Street • South (right) on DeKalb Street • West (right) on Gidney Street • North (right) on Lafayette Street back to Court Square \n\n\n\n📣 Local print and TV media will be invited. Let’s make a strong showing! Bring your walking shoes\, your voice\, and a few friends. Sign up below and help us send a message that won’t be ignored.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/protest-march-in-uptown-shelby-death-of-democracy/
LOCATION:Court Square\, 103 S Lafayette St\, Shelby\, North Carolina\, 28150
CATEGORIES:Protest,Rally
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20251028T162821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T162827Z
UID:7753-1762803000-1762810200@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Zooming Into the Issues with Brent Caldwell and Jonah Garson
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THIS EVENT \n\n\n\nJoin us Monday\, November 10 at 7:30 PM for ZOOMING INTO THE ISSUES with Brent Caldwell and Jonah Garson. Brent is running for U.S. Congress in NC District 14\, and Jonah Garson is your current 1st Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. \n\n\n\nThis is your opportunity to learn more about both of these gentlemen\, get updates on where things stand today\, and hear their plans to move us forward. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.This event will be held via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link after you sign up below. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBACKGROUND – BRENT CALDWELL (https://www.caldwellforcongress2026.com/meet-brent): \n\n\n\nI was raised in the county area outside a mid-sized Southern city\, where old traditions met new opportunities. My parents\, Col. Michael Caldwell\, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) and Lt. Col. Peggy Caldwell\, U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.) met while my father was stationed in south Mississippi. After a posting in the Philippines\, where I was born at Clark Air Force Base\, and later time in Washington\, D.C.\, we returned home to be near my mother’s family. \n\n\n\nMy childhood was one version of the American Dream. With steady military paychecks supplemented by my parents teaching in local schools and community colleges\, we lived a secure middle-class life. Summers were spent traveling the country in an RV\, seeing firsthand the breadth of America. That foundation carried me from a full academic scholarship at a state school to professional politics—working for Members of Congress\, an aspiring governor\, and as a union organizer—before earning a Master’s degree at the London School of Economics and studying law at Duke University. \n\n\n\nThis life rested on the stability my grandparents had provided. One grandfather followed war service with a job in the Apollo program; another ran a Texaco station and then a fabric shop with my grandmother. Family heirlooms and stories connected us to America’s journey: a record of service in every major war since the Spanish-American War (now with the exception of Afghanistan); a reported patent for an early refrigeration device purchased by President Thomas Jefferson; and a cast-iron pot\, stolen during the Civil War and later recovered\, that sits in my home today. \n\n\n\nI am running because I fear that life of economic stability and feeling of integration with the American story is slipping away. I intend to contribute my voice to the growing chorus of Americans saying that things are broken. Too often the big money has too much of an advantage. Government seems unwilling to regulate efforts to nickel and dime the middle class but quick to regulate average citizens working to stand on our own two feet. \n\n\n\nOur country is supposed to be wealthier than ever but our town squares are shuttered and decent housing is hard to find. It seems impossible to start at the ground floor in a company and work your way to the top. And we all know tragic stories where promising people lost themselves to drugs\, drink\, or despair. \n\n\n\nThis feeling of disenfranchisement is no accident: It is the result of policy choices designed to concentrate political and economic power in the hands of a few. America has overcome aristocracy before\, and it is time again for us to plainly declare and commit to the basic principles we know are essential to good lives: Independence. Equality. Freedom of speech and expression. Freedom of worship. Freedom from want. Freedom from fear. \n\n\n\nIn doing this we can push toward new frontiers to build a great society. That is the message I will be spreading in the coming months as I travel from Mecklenburg to Gaston to Burke\, Cleveland\, Rutherford\, and Polk Counties. I invite your support\, your voice\, and your participation in this effort. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBACKGROUND – JONAH GARSON (https://www.ncdp.org/leaders/ncdp/): \n\n\n\nJonah Garson\, a Chapel Hill native\, is an attorney\, organizer\, and current First Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. \n\n\n\nAfter graduating from UNC (’09)\, Jonah worked in the NC General Assembly for Sen. Ellie Kinnaird\, Rep. Paul Luebke\, and Speaker Joe Hackney. Jonah spent time in NY while he attended Columbia Law (‘14); while he was away\, he helped to found Team4NC\, which mobilized out-of-state donors and volunteers to support NC candidates\, particularly those running in races critical to the state’s democratic revival. \n\n\n\nJonah returned to NC to serve as field coordinator for dozens of legislative challengers across the state\, and in 2019\, he was Voter Protection Director for the special “re-do” election in NC’s 9th Congressional district\, re-done due to GOP ballot fraud. He then served as the First Vice Chair and Chair of the Orange County Democratic Party. \n\n\n\nCurrently\, in addition to serving as First Vice Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party\, Jonah practices law at Parry Law\, PLLC\, a civil litigation firm based in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina. He also serves as the Governor’s Appointee on the North Carolina Education and Workforce Innovation Commission\, and on the Executive Committee of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP\, the Board of Visitors for UNC-Chapel Hill\, and the International Advisory Board of Carolina Performing Arts.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/zooming-into-the-issues-with-brent-caldwell-and-jonah-garson/
CATEGORIES:Candidate Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20251029T002648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T002651Z
UID:7812-1762855200-1762862400@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:Cleveland County Veterans Day Celebration - Nov\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Cleveland County is hosting its annual Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday\, November 11. Most of the event details are in the graphic above. We will add more information as it becomes available.
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/cleveland-county-veterans-day-celebration-nov-2025/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260522T032129
CREATED:20251028T201616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T211739Z
UID:7789-1763449200-1763497800@clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com
SUMMARY:DWCC BooK Club Meeting - November\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Democratic Women’s Book Club will meet Tuesday\, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Cleveland County Democratic Party Headquarters\, 106 W Marion Street\, Shelby. \n\n\n\nWe will discuss Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristen Kobes Du Mez. \n\n\n\nDonald Trump\, the right\, the church\, and “militant masculinity” all rolled into one book! \n\n\n\nJoin us as we read this fascinating book that Publishers Weekly called ” a lucid\, potent history that adds a much needed religious dimension to understanding the American right and the rise of Trump.” \n\n\n\nSeveral of our members have recommended this as a very enlightening read. Our facilitator for the evening will be DeAnna Brooks from Clover\, South Carolina\, a new member of our group who read the book and graciously agreed to share her thoughts with us. \n\n\n\nSince the book was published in 2020\, it is now available in paperback. Used copies should be available as well as library copies. It can also be found on Kindle and on Audible. \n\n\n\nPlease click the big blue button below and let us know you plan to join us on the 18th! \n\n\n\nRenée Bumbaugh  \n\n\n\nP.S. Call if you any questions: 980/295-0092
URL:https://clevelandcountydemocraticparty.com/event/dwcc-book-club-meeting-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:Book Club
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