Join us for the October gathering of the Democrats Abroad book club! We'll be discussing The Road Beyond Ruin by Gemma Liviero.

With this book club, we aim to provide a shared reading experience and relaxed discussion space for Democrats Abroad members.

The Road Beyond Ruin by Gemma Liviero

"A breathtaking novel of secrets, lies, and survival in post-World War II Germany, where alliances may not be what they seem."

RSVP

It's not required, but RSVP here so we have a rough idea of how many people to expect. Please share 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.

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 de(S)ide Thanksgiving dinner (more details TBA)

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.

Who doesn't love a good game of trivia? Test your knowledge of the 2020 field of Democratic presidential candidates at Democrats Abroad Berlin's first trivia night on Nov. 5th.

The game will consist of four rounds of questions (including a music round). All the questions will pertain to the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates and their campaigns, with a few general presidential questions to spice things up.

To play, we're asking for a 1€ donation per person. There will be prizes for the top three teams. Bring a friend, support local voter registration efforts, and see if you can claim the crown as the most knowledgeable Democrat in Berlin on current politicians!

There will be time during and after quiz rounds to discuss the debates and candidates. Any proceeds go toward a local Berlin headquarters leading up to the November 2020 election. At our Berlin HQ, we'll phonebank, register voters, and host events to mobilize our 3,000 members and the 20,000 Americans living in Berlin.

RSVP

It's not required, but RSVP here so we have a rough idea of how many people to expect. 

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.

A Note About Impartiality

Democrats Abroad, from the international level to country committees, caucuses and task forces, does not endorse or offer preferential treatment to any Democratic candidate when they are running against other Democrats.

We are proud to support the democratic process, and the full breadth of candidates in the running for the 2020 Democratic Party presidential nomination. As such, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting a fair and free impartial election, including before, during and after the Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary.

Full statement: https://www.democratsabroad.org/2020_primary_candidates

Join Democrats Abroad Berlin for a FUNdraiser for Berlin headquarters for 2020! We’re partnering with Humble Pie and Cookies and Cream to host a pumpkin pie baking workshop on Friday, October 25th at 7:30pm. Not only will you be supporting Democrats Abroad in Berlin, but you’ll also be supporting two local businesses owned by members of Democrats Abroad. Space is limited to 12 spots, so sign up fast!

What we're raising money for

We have set a goal to raise money so we can rent a physical location where volunteers can make phone calls to American voters abroad, and U.S. citizens can get help in-person with requesting absentee ballots in 2020. Phonebanking is a crucial tool in reaching members and making sure they request their ballots. That’s why we want to create a space on a continuous basis where Democrats Abroad members can come together to make these calls. We want to have a space that will be open at least 5 days a week in a central location over a 5-6 month period.

How you can help

To help us achieve our goal, we are organizing a pie workshop! Finding good pie in Germany isn’t easy, so just like you want to take back our democracy, you can now take back your right to good pie. The workshop will be taught by Sarah from Humble Pie, who will show you the basics of making pie dough from scratch and how to get the perfect, flaky pie crust. You’ll learn how to make a pumpkin pie and how to find all the ingredients you need locally (many right at cookies and cream!) and how to make the fillings from scratch (no canned pumpkin needed).

What’s included

• Two hours of step-by-step, hands-on instruction
• All course materials, equipment and practice dough
• Two pie crusts to take home
• Detailed recipe and tips & tricks cards to take home
• A slice of pie to enjoy at the end of class!
• One beverage of your choice

We are asking for a 55€ donation to participate. 40€ covers the cost of the class and 15€ will go to Democrats Abroad Berlin. This donation will also enter you into the raffle, which includes two prizes donated by Cookies and Cream and Humble Pie.

Raffle Prizes

from Cookies and Cream

Pumpkin Pie Baking Kit - contains soft brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract
retail value 25,80

from Humble Pie

One whole, pre-made Pumpkin Pie
retail value 24,00

**Your participation in the course is secured only after payment is received. Please register on this page and follow the instructions for payment. If you have any questions, email berlin@democratsabroad.de **

Due to limited time and oven space, we are not able to bake a pie for each participant during the course of the class. Participants can order a pie in advance to take home and receive a 20% discount. Please email us to place your whole pie order when you register for the course.

• Pumpkin Pie: 19,20€ (retail value: 24€)
• Apple Pie: 20,80€ (retail value: 26€)
• Pecan Pie: 27,20€ (retail value: 32€)

Come join Democrats Abroad Berlin for our political pub night at Café Berio on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 starting at 7 PM.

It's a great chance to find folks to discuss the recent political news with, to learn about what's planned in the coming weeks with Democrats Abroad and other political orgs in Berlin, or just unload about what's been going on back stateside.

Café Berio is reachable via U1/U2/U3/U4 Nollendorfer Platz. Stop by for a beer and/or dinner, and stay for the the good company of fellow Democrats and progressives.

Bring friends and liberal-leaning folks interested in drinking a beer with Berlin's best political group! We're looking forward to seeing you all.

This Tuesday, join us for our May meeting: Organized Labor's Role in U.S. Elections, with guest speaker Thomas J. Adams, whose research focuses on the history of American labor, political economy, and social movements as well as New Orleans.

Our U.S. tax info session will be on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019. If you haven't RSVPed yet, the venue is currently at capacity. You're welcome to come, in case there are no-shows ►Details

May political pub nightwill be at Zosch in Mitte on Wednesday May 15th, 2019. Get a beer with Americans and friends, and maybe even catch some New Orleans jazz later in the evening. ►Details & RSVP here

We're also really excited to announce the Democrats Abroad Book Clubin Berlin. The first meeting will take place on Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at Coffee Fellows in Prenzlauer Berg. We'll be discussing the novella "The House on Mango Street" and choosing books for the next few months. ►More Book Club info

Want to get involved? Drop us a line by emailing berlin@democratsabroad.de.

Updates

We need your help this summer: 4th of July & LGBT Stadtfest

Do you throw a great party? We're looking for help for our summer events, when we reach out to the greater American community in Berlin. If you'd like to help us coordinate these events (or another one), please get in touch! volunteers@democratsabroad.de

Host a Democrats Abroad Berlin meetup!

We're asking for your help to make more events happen in more parts of Berlin. If you'd like to put together a playground gathering, a letter-writing group, discussions over dinner, or anything else that helps bring Americans living in Berlin together, please get in touch. We'd love to see more diverse get-togethers in all the Berlin neighborhoods -- from Friedenau to Weissensee and everywhere in-between.

Write in with your idea or proposal: board@demsinberlin.de

Democrats Abroad Germany's Volunteer Survey

Democrats Abroad's Germany-level leadership is conducting a survey of potential volunteers, to figure out what your interests, unique talents, and special skills are. If you'd like to respond, take the survey

2019 Elections in KY, LA, MS, NC, NJ, PA, & VA

There are local, state and federal elections in 2019. If you vote in Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, or Virginia, there are elections in 2019. Pennsylvania's 12th District and North Carolina's 3rd and 9th districts will have special elections for seats in the US House of Representatives. It may not be a presidential election year, but please remember to request your ballot and vote!

►Go to VoteFromAbroad.org and request your overseas ballot today!

Upcoming Events

Organized Labor's Role in U.S. Elections - May Meeting

Tue. May 7, 2019, 7:30-9pm
Begegnungsstätte Falckensteinstraße, Falckensteinstr. 6, 10997 Berlin (U1 Schlesisches Tor)
RSVP | Facebook

Taco Tuesday in Dresden

Tue. May 7, 2019, 7:30-9pm
The Evil Burrito Dresden, Bischofsweg 10 Dresden-Neustadt 01097
RSVP | Facebook

Info Session: U.S. Taxes While Living Abroad

Wed. May 8, 2019, 7:30-9pm
Cookies and Cream, Kremmener Straße 8, 10435 Berlin-Mitte (U8 Bernauer, U2 Eberswalder, M10 Wolliner)
RSVP(required) | Facebook

May Political Pub Night – Zosch

Wed. May 15, 2019, from 7pm
Zosch, Tucholskystr. 30, 10117 Berlin-Mitte (S Oranienburger Strasse, U6 Oranienburger Tor)
RSVP | Facebook

Book Club Kickoff: The House on Mango Street

Thu. May 30, 2019, 7-8:30pm
Coffee Fellows 2nd Floor, Danziger Str. 1, Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg (U2 Eberswalder Strasse)
RSVP | Facebook

🌈LGBT Streetfest🌈- Save the date!

Sat. & Sun. July 20-21, 2019
Nollendorfplatz, Berlin-Schöneberg
Volunteer

We are excited to be part of the Lesbisch-Schwules Stadtfest(Motzstrassenfest) on July 20 & 21 in Schöneberg. The street festival is an annual highlight for Democrats Abroad Berlin. We will have a booth on both days where we’ll mingle with attendees, sell DA swag, and register Americans abroad to vote. We're looking for volunteers to help out for shifts of a few hours (or more) over the weekend. It's a fun festival with a great atmosphere, so grab a friend and sign up for a shift or two together: https://volunteersignup.org/48B78