Democrats Abroad Berlin will be hosting the first ever "Turkey Trot" on Tempelhofer Feld this year on Saturday, November 23rd starting at 10:30am.

Come out and 'trot' for a good cause, as all the proceeds will go towards registering U.S. voters for the 2020 election!

You can run one or two laps (6K or 12K) and we will be informally timing the race. The event is open to all ages and abilities, and every registered participant gets a prize!

Run off those winter blues, start an all-American classic here in Berlin, and most importantly, ensure that Democrats Abroad Berlin is financially ready to turn out the votes of the tens of thousands of US citizens living in Berlin.

Turkey Trot Registration

To run, there are two donation levels:

• Run for 2020 (20€)
  • One entry for the Turkey Trot,
  • and a participation prize
• Get rid of '45' (45€)
  • One entry for the Turkey Trot,
  • a participation prize,
  • and one entry to Thanksgiving dinner

Please note, your participation is secured only after completing registration on this page and your donation is received.

If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, we appreciate your support for this and future events. Please note, as an official part of the Democratic party, the U.S. Federal Election Commission prohibits us from accepting any funds from foreign nationals.

Acct Name: Democrats Abroad Germany
IBAN: DE04 5405 0220 0140 2702 99
SWIFT-BIC: MALADE51KLK
Note (Verwendungszweck): Turkey Trot

You can help out by sharing this event with your American friends and acquaintances in Berlin! As always, we welcome new faces, even if you've never attended a meeting or an event before.

This year, with respect for Indigenous Peoples, we are celebrating Friendsgiving, a new American tradition focused on friendship and gratitude. DA Zurich will provide the main entree (vegan and traditional) and the drinks - you bring a side dish or a dessert to share!

Spouses/Partners, non-Americans, and children are welcome! Please sign up and indicate what side dish or dessert you will bring when you confirm your payment. We look forward to spending time with you during this season of reflection and gratitude.

Potluck:

Check out what dishes are being brought here and sign up to bring your own dish here.

Pricing:

• Turkey entree (adult): CHF 25
• Turkey entree (child, age 6-12): CHF 15
• Vegan entree (adult): CHF 18
• Vegan entree (child, age 6-12): CHF 9
• Children under 6: Free
• Optional additional donation: CHF 10 per US citizen (aged 18+)

We have room for 50 guests and tickets are first come, first served, so buy soon!

Tickets can be purchased at our Eventzilla page. In addition to submitting proof of payment via email, please indicate your potluck contribution as well.

On Saturday, November 23^rd at 10 am, we will hold an in-person roundtable. The Tin Jo Asian Restaurant in downtown San Jose will host the meeting. Please click the RSVP button below and join us: 

Members are encouraged to bring friends, family, colleagues, and people they know who follow U.S. Politics - and to invite Study Abroad and other students they know to join in too. We’ll watch the candidates on You Tube (the Debate will have been broadcast live from Atlanta on 20 November), voice our opinions – and order out for pizza and beer.

Where: Democrats Abroad/Thessaloniki Chapter charter member, Mary Kosmidis, has kindly offered a space for us at: 
Iasonidou 19, 3^rd Floor. Near Kamara, between Filippou and Olympou Streets. Ring the downstairs doorbell marked Mary Kosmidis.

Ten candidates have met the polling and donor thresholds to participate: Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Kamala Harris, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Andrew Yang, Tom Steyer, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.

Celebrate Thanksgiving early with Democrats Abroad Berlin at our fundraiser potluck of sides. We know Thanksgiving isn't about the turkey any more -- it's really all about the side dishes!

Come together with other Americans in Berlin on Saturday Nov 23rd, and help de(s)ide next year’s 2020 general election!

Thanksgiving Dinner Tickets

There are a few ticket options:

• Thanksgiving Ticket (20€)
  • Entry to Thanksgiving dinner
  • All-you-can-eat access to the side dishes.
• Students & Retirees Bring-a-friend (20€)
  • Entry for two to dinner
  • All-you-can-eat access to the side dishes.
• Get rid of '45' (45€)
  • 'Run for 2020' at 1st Annual Tempelhof Turkey Trot
  • Entry to Thanksgiving Dinner (as above)
  • A special Democrats Abroad tote bag

Please register here on this page so we can get enough basics and drinks! And don't forget to share and invite your friends on Facebook.

Potluck & Pie

We'll have the basics, plus drinks by donation. We're asking attendees to bring their favorite side dish to share. If you do, we'll say thanks by including
- One alcoholic drink
- One non-alcoholic drink
- One raffle ticket (prizes include movie or Ben and Jerry's gift certificate)

Please let us know what you're bringing so we can get an overview and to help others decide what to contribute. Here's the side-dish potluck sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ABA72AABFD0-thanksgiving

And....we also can't forget the pie! Bring a pie to enter into our pie contest to see who makes the best Thanksgiving pie in Berlin - winner gets bragging rights and a prize.

Volunteers

We need your help to make this a Thanksgiving to remember: if you can spare an hour or two to help with setup, clean-up, registration, or selling drinks, please sign up here: https://volunteersignup.org/WHYD9

All proceeds from this feast of Thanksgiving sides support our on-going voter registration efforts, as we prepare for the 2020 general election. With thousands of votes to be cast from Berlin and Germany, your support can be the deciding factor.

This is a family-friendly celebration with games, music, raffles, and community cheer. We look forward to seeing you there!

Get your Turkey Fix! 

Join DAJ for Thanksgiving on Sunday, Nov 24th 1-5pm at What the Dickens in Ebisu.

Invite your friends and family for a wonderful holiday get together. No tall tales, just tall glasses!

Doors open at 1pm

2500yen per person at the door (1-5pm)
* Free entry for kids 4 and under 

•  2500yen fee includes 1 plate of food  
  • • Turkey plate (includes turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mixed veggies, and choice of fries or mashed potatoes)  
    • Veggie Quiche plate (includes salad and choice of fries or mashed potatoes)
• Additional food can be purchased à la carte
• Drinks and desserts available for purchase.

After 4pm, 1000yen entry option is also available

• Food and drink available for purchase à la carte

This event is open to everyone.

Important: After RSVPing, you'll receive a confirmation email that includes a link to a google form to submit your meal preferences. Please submit the form by November 16th to guarantee your Thanksgiving meal preference! 

Venue photo:

Venue info: http://whatthedickens.jp/

Closest station: Ebisu

We’ll be tackling a few issues from the Kitchen Table Talks to discuss policy issues that matter to Americans abroad. Our feedback will help shape the 2020 Democrats Abroad Platform. Be heard and join us on Sunday November 24th!

Interested in moderating a talk? Click here to read our Kitchen Table Talk Tool Kit (or download the pdf) and find out more. https://www.democratsabroad.org/2019_kitchen_table_talks
#democratsabroad #solidaritysundays #WhyWeVote

Join fellow Americans for food and a more in depth look at the immigration crisis at the US southern border. We will cover detention centers, obstacles of immigrant life, incarceration, deportation and ways to help those currently affected.

Please join our Monthly Meeting to discuss chapter business, upcoming events, and politics!

The Discussion Group is always interesting - because we don’t all believe the same things. Our third monthly activity is this discussion group on Sunday afternoon at 4 PM on November 24. We’ll be back in the same location at The Black Sheep.