Gladwin County Democratic Party Monthly Meetings
The 4th Tuesday of every month except December.
Exciting News!
Our local Gladwin Democratic Party has grown over the last few months, and we have outgrown our current space for our monthly meetings.
Beginning on 6/24/2025, we will be meeting at the Gladwin County District Library, 402 James Robertson Drive, second floor in the Large Meeting Room. The time will remain the same 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Create a vibrant community by joining us. Feed the support of your like-minded neighbors. Membership form HERE.
Upcoming Events
Impeach, Remove Convict Protest Rally - May 9, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00 pm, Gladwin County Courthouse
Kitchen Table Conversations - Beaverton Activity Center, Saturday, Noon-2
What: The Kitchen Table Conversation on AI
When: This Saturday April 28th
Time: From 12:00 until 2:00 p.m.
Location: Beaverton Activity Center the Catalyst Boardroom
Be sure to come and join us for the final conversation in this series of Kitchen Table Conversation. We will be discussing the good, the bad and the ugly of artificial intelligence known as AI. This is a topic of great interest and it will be important to under the affect this new technology has in store for each of us.
Childcare service will be provided on site during the event.
Hope to see you there and we would love for you to join in on the conversation
Thanks from the Gladwin County Community Builders
Past Events
INDIVISIBLE CENTRAL MICHIGAN free film and speakers April 23
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY DATES AND INFO FOR APRIL
DATES: Saturday, April 11 – 19, 2026 – if weather permits
It is time for use to do our part to care for the environment in a tangible way for all to see.
Needed: Members to step up and step out – it is a nice walk. Get fresh air!
You make a difference:
1. Plan to help pick up a section of our area any time during this time period.
2. Choose a section of our 3- mile stretch of M-18 (click HERE to see available sections)
3. Call Duane Miller, 989-802-2024, and tell him what section you will work on.
4. Read the “Safety Rules” pamphlet to refresh your mind. Click HERE to open.
5. View the safety video on your own on the Adopt-a-Highway website at: www.michigan.gov/adoptahighway Viewing this video is REQUIRED by the state to provide for your protection.
6. Get safety vest(s) – some of you already have vests. If you need vests, they will be available at our Democratic Headquarters. The office is open Tues. – Sat. Noon – 4 pm
7. Please return them when your section is completed.
8. Get Michigan trash bags from our headquarters also. They are in bundles of 5. Generally, one bundle is enough.
9. When your section is completed, call Duane or email him. Tell him how many work hours (time used x how many helping you – two people working 1½ hours = 3 hours) and how many trash bags you left along the highway.
10. If you have questions, contact Duane Miller (989-802-2024 or email: duane@ddmiller.net) 3352 W. River Dr. Gladwin, MI 48624
Thanks for your help.
Kitchen Table Conversation on Education
DATE: Saturday, April 11
Where: Beaverton Activity Center in the Catalyst Boardroom
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Make time to come and talk about the state of education in our state. What are we doing, what should we be doing and how best to address the needed changes. We have the superintendents from both county school districts, a representative from the MEA, as well as Mr. Mike Hoadley, state house Rep from the 99th district and Amy Horseman who is a candidate for the 95th state house district. Child care will be provided as always by the Gladwin County Community Builders.
Protest Rally - March 21, 2026, 11:00am - 1:00 pm, Gladwin County Courthouse
Opportunity to join a call with Karen McDonald on Mon., Feb. 23 at 7 pm
Meet the Secretary of State Candidate - Aghogho Edevbie - Dec 7, 2025
We filled Duane’s van 2/3 full with donated items from the community that will go to Sacred Heart Mission in town.
At least 164 people attended!!
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Adopt-a-Highway trash pick-up - Sept. 20-28, 2025
It is time for us to do our part to care for the environment in a tangible way for all to see.
Needed: Members to step up and step out – it is a nice walk. Get fresh air!
You make a difference:
1. Choose a section of our 3 mile stretch of M-18. See section list HERE. Check with Duane Miller (989-802-2024) to find out what sections are available.
2. Plan to help pick up a section of our area any time during this time period.
3. Read the “Safety Rules” pamphlet to refresh your mind. It is online HERE.
4. View the safety video on your own on the Adopt-a-Highway website at: http://www.michigan.gov/adoptahighway. Viewing this video is REQUIRED by the state to provide for your protection.
5. Get safety vest(s) – some of you already have vests. If you need vests, they will be available at our Democratic Headquarters. Please return them when your section is completed.
6. Get Michigan trash bags from our headquarters also. They are in bundles of 5. Generally, one bundle is enough.
7. When your section is completed, call Duane or email him: duane@ddmiller.net Tell him how many work hours (time used x how many helping you – two people working 1½ hours = 3 hours) and how many trash bags you left along the highway.
Donuts for Democracy Protest Rally - Labor Day, Sept 1, 10am - Noon
GLADWIN: Donuts for Democracy Protest Rally
Date: Monday: Labor Day: Sept. 1, 20025
Time: 10:00 AM -12 NOON
Where: Gladwin County Courthouse lawn
Theme: “Workers over Billionaires”
Sponsored by Gladwin County Democratic Party
Come out and bring your signs to stand up for DEMOCRACY IN THE USA!
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Picnic - August 23, 2025
HOPE YOU WILL MAKE TIME TO JOIN THIS REALLY GREAT CELEBRATION
LOTS OF FUN!
GREAT FOOD!
DESSERT AUCTION FUND RAISER
MEET CHAIR OF MICHIGAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY
HEAR FROM SEVERAL OF OUR STATE & AREA CANDIDATES
JOIN US AT ROSS LAKE PARK AT BEAVERTON
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Make Good Trouble Rally - July 12, 2025
We had 26 people come out for our protest in front of the Gladwin County Courthouse on Saturday. It was hot and we were rained on twice, but we persevered to stand up and speak out for our Country and our Democracy. Thank you so much to those dedicated 26 people who showed up to “make good trouble.” You are on the right side of History. Thank you also to Jeremy for his amazing job as Security Officer and no incidents!
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Pride Event - June 28th
DETAILS FOR PRIDE EVENT
Good Afternoon,
First of all, thank you so much for your willingness to stand with the LGBTQIA+ community here in Gladwin and in the surrounding area. Your presence and participation sends a much needed message of love, acceptance, and affirmation.
Here is an overview of the events of June 28th so you all will know where to be and when to be there.
10am-11am Set-up under the Pavilion
Please make sure you arrive at the Gladwin City Parks Pavilion, the first one near the playground, and get your tables set up between 10 and 11am.
11am-12pm: information fair, sign painting, face painting, friendly gathering.
11am is our official start time, people will arrive, peruse your various tables, ask questions, hang out, paint signs, and get their faces painted
12pm: Guest Speakers followed by the march.
We have a couple speakers who will address the marchers before we head out. The march itself will start in the city park, head downtown, cross Cedar at the Silverleaf St light and head back. Make sure you have someone stay back to keep an eye on your table.
Afterwards: We will have sandwiches available for a picnic lunch in the park, a variety of lawn games to play, and rock painting. The information fair will continue until 2pm or so.
Again, we cannot thank you enough for showing up in this way. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Duane Miller, duane@ddmiller.net or Julie Harrell-Dennis, harrell.julie@gmail.com
Best,
Pastor Emily Olsen-Brandt
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June Rally - Donuts for Democracy - "NO KINGS"
DATES: Saturday, June 14 – 11:00am to 1:00pm
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Chesaning, MI - No Kings March
Gladwin County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast
DATE: Friday, May 9, 7:30 – 9 am – Knights of Columbus Hall on M-18 south of Gladwin.
GCDP Coffee Klatch
DATE: Wednesday, May 7, 9 am – Woodland Diner on M-61 just East of M-30.
May Rally - Donuts for Democracy - A National Day of Action
DATES: Saturday, May 3 – 11:00am to 1:00pm
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April 19th 2025 “No Kings” Protest Rally in Gladwin
News Release written by Ed Rachwitz made it to the Gladwin Record & Clarion
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Short video of the protest
April 5 2025 Hands Off Rally in Lansing
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ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY FOR APRIL - A SUCCESS
DATES: Saturday, April 5 – 13, 2025
An Invitation to Discuss Government
Gladwin County – An open invitation is extended from the Gladwin County Democratic Party (GCDP) to those in the area concerned about dramatic changes currently taking place in our federal government. This gathering will be held Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30PM at the GCDP office located at 307 W. Cedar Avenue, Suite D. Please find entry door on S. Arcade St. next to alley. Ample public parking is available across the street.
GCDP Chair, Duane Miller, who will facilitate the meeting, promises the agenda on the 18th will contain just two items. Following a sharing of personal concerns and how these changes will eventually affect our own community, attendees will participate in a civil discussion as to how we can work together in response to these changes and, as always, care for those in need in our community. Refreshments, including pizza, will be provided. Email questions regarding this discussion to: Gladwincodems@gmail.com. High School age and up are all invited.
Thanks
Duane
Call to Convention: August 2024 MDP Nominating Convention
Dear Chairs and State Central Committee Members,
The MDP is happy to announce that our 2024 Nominating Convention is set for Saturday, August 24 at the Lansing Center in Lansing, Michigan. Please see below for our Call to Convention with further details. The Call will be sent to all active MDP members this week but please feel free to forward it to your local units.
If you have any questions related to party affairs please contact us either at info@michigandems.com or cjensen@michigandems.com or you can call me at (248) 631-8648. For membership questions, please email membership@michigandems.com.
Christine Jensen
Executive Director
Michigan Democratic Party
Click HERE for PDF flyer with complete schedule and agenda.