We've all been following the reports about humanitarian crisis on the U.S. border, the terrible treatment of immigrants and refugees, especially children, with great anger and even greater resolve to stop it. Scroll down to the "Updates & How YOU can help" section for more details on how to take action.
Have you been watching the first Democratic primary debates? The first night's debate is on YouTube. We'll be getting together to discuss the Democratic debates today (Friday) at Brauhaus Südstern. ►Event Details & RSVP
On Thursday, July 4th, 2019 starting at 6:30pm, we're really looking forward to celebrating Independence Day with you. Let's come together as an American community in Berlin, especially after all the events of the past few weeks.
We'll have a grill & drinks, plus we're hosting a potluck and a pie-baking contest in the garden at our monthly meeting spot, Begegnungsstätte Falckensteinstraße in Kreuzberg.
Please help us out and RSVP so we can make sure to get enough drinks and hot dogs. We also need a few more volunteers to help the party run smoothly.
- Sign up here to volunteer: https://volunteersignup.org/TE8KH
- Bring something for the potluck: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ABA72AABFD0-4thofjuly
- Bake a pie for the contest! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050E45ABA72AABFD0-2019
- Invite your friends on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/705230783241647/
Thanks for reading and see you soon!
Upcoming Events
Discussing the Debates with Dems in Berlin
Fri. June 28, 2019, from 7pm
Brauhaus Südstern, Hasenheide 69, 10967 Berlin
RSVP | Facebook
4th of July Potluck
Thu. July 4, 2019, 6:30-9:30pm
Begegnungsstätte Falckensteinstraße, Falckensteinstr. 6, 10997 Berlin-Kreuzberg
RSVP | Volunteer| Potluck| Pie Contest| Facebook
July Political Pub Night – Schleusenkrug
Wed. June 19, 2019, from 7pm
Schleusenkrug Biergarten, Müller-Breslau-Straße 14b, 10623 Berlin
RSVP | Facebook
🌈LGBT Streetfest - Volunteers needed!🌈
Sat. & Sun. July 20-21, 2019
Nollendorfplatz, Berlin-Schöneberg
►Volunteer (mobile-friendly) | Details
July Book Club: The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood
Thu. July 25, 2019, 7:30-9pm
Coffee Fellows (2nd Floor), Danziger Str. 1, 10437 Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg
RSVP
Updates & How YOU Can Help!
Immigrant Detention / Lights for Liberty Vigil in Berlin
The wheels are in motion for a Lights for Liberty vigil in Berlin, Democrats Abroad Berlin is working with American Voices Abroad and the Coalition to organize an event. If you feel strongly about the treatment of migrants, especially children, in detention camps by the current US administration, and would like to help organize a local event, please get in touch: [email protected]
There are also many ways you can take a stand against immigrant detention, from Berlin. Here's a helpful list of recommendations on how to take action, including specific demands to make when you call your member of Congress:
▷►Taking Action on Immigrant Detention◀︎◁
Raffle Prize Donations
Got a special bottle of wine, concert tickets, a book, or another exciting prize you'd be willing to donate? We're looking for prizes to fill out our 4th of July raffle goodie baskets. If you have a gift, experience, or other prize you'd like to contribute, get in touch with Amy: [email protected]
Oktoberfest – Early Bird Tickets end June 30th
Join Democrats Abroad from around Germany and Europe at Munich Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 from 11:00am to 2:30pm. We have reserved seats in the Gallery section of the Schottenhamel tent -- upstairs, above the large crowds.
Tickets are only 65 euros, but starting July 1st, increase to 75 euros. Each ticket includes a reserved seat in the Gallery, 1/2 of a roasted chicken, 2 liters of beer, and a 10 euro coupon for additional food and drinks. And don’t worry, you can use the beer vouchers for other drinks and vegetarian options are available.
This is a fun event and a great chance to meet other members of Democrats Abroad! If you have any questions, please email [email protected]