EVENT LINKS
Upcoming Events
Lunch & Learn - FREE Series
D.C. Statehood
Thursday, April 1, 2021
12:00PM HST
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/
PRIOR Events
Lunch & Learn - FREE Series
The American Rescue Plan - Help is on the Way
Thursday, March 25, 2021
12:00PM HST
Join Congressman Kai Kahele from Hawaiʻi's 2nd Congressional District, for a discussion as he breaks down the American Rescue Plan, which was recently passed by Congress. Come learn how this plan affects and will benefit you!
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/177183774095431
Lunch & Learn - FREE Series
PRO Act - Protecting the Right to Organize
Thursday, March 18, 2021
12:00PM HST
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/727676594598346
2021 Inauguration Morning Briefing 2 of 2 - Fundraising Series
Rod Owens - Party Affairs Director, 59th Presidential Inaugural Committee
Friday, January 15, 2021
8:30AM HST
We will be joined by Rod Owens, Party Affairs Director for the 59th Presidential Inaugural Committee, for a discussion on the Presidential Inauguration, including what to expect, what the parade across America will look like, and other celebrations.
Because the briefings are in the morning, we are also pleased to announce a new fundraising initiative supporting our local Kona Coffee growers to get you energized for your day. We are selling a special Hawaiʻi “Time to Heal” Inaugural mug with an 4-oz bag of Kona Coffee from local Hawaiʻi growers, freshly roasted this week on Hawaiʻi Island.
Thank you for ordering your commemorative inaugural mug and bag of freshly-ground Kona Coffee. This fundraiser has ended.
This event has concluded - Thank you to all the members who joined this briefing.
2021 Inauguration Morning Briefing 1 of 2 - Fundraising Series
Jason Tengco - AAPI Outreach Lead, Biden-Harris Transition Team
Thursday, January 14, 2021
8:30AM HST
Because the briefings are in the morning, we are also pleased to announce a new fundraising initiative supporting our local Kona Coffee growers to get you energized for your day. We are selling a special Hawaiʻi “Time to Heal” Inaugural mug with an 4-oz bag of Kona Coffee from local Hawaiʻi growers, freshly roasted this week on Hawaiʻi Island.
Thank you for ordering your commemorative inaugural mug and bag of freshly-ground Kona Coffee. This fundraiser has ended.
This event has concluded - Thank you to all the members who joined this briefing.
The Environmental Caucus Presents:
Representative Gabbard and Representative Lowen
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
5:30PM HST
Lunch & Learn - FREE Series
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi Health Committee Presents: Sheldon Toubman, Esq.
Monday, January 11, 2021
12:30 - 1:30PM HST
Hawaiʻi Helps Georgia
Fundraiser to Support the Two Georgia Senate Races
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Fundraiser begins at 4:00PM HST
Mahalo for being part of Hawaiʻi's efforts to help Georgia. The two Senate seats there will determine whether we have a brighter, more progressive future, or whether we'll continue to suffer under the thumb of Mitch McConnell and his cronies.
We are proud to be holding a fundraiser featuring Georgia Rep. Sam Park and Rep.-Elect Marvin Lim, and moderated by our very own Rep. Adrian Tam.
Rep. Park is the grandson of refugees from the Korean War, and the son of Korean American immigrants, and is a graduate of Georgia State University and American University. He is the first openly gay man to serve in the Georgia legislature and the first Asian American Democrat elected to the Georgia General Assembly.
Rep.-Elect Lim is an immigrant from the Philippines who graduated from Emory University and Yale University and has dedicated his career to helping the most vulnerable in his community. He was the only gay candidate to win in the June 2020 primaries in Georgia.
Our moderator is Adrian Tam, the only openly gay State Legislator in Hawaiʻi, who beat a "Proud Boy" and bigoted candidate in the 2020 general election to represent Hawaiʻi's 22nd State House District.
The fundraiser is co-sponsored by the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi. All proceeds will go directly to Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock's Senate campaigns.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/697194674189111
Statewide Election Night Zoom Party
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
4:00 - 8:00PM HST
Join us, as we support the Democrats running this election cycle!
We’ll be starting at 4:00PM to watch national results come in, and continue until the initial Hawaiʻi results are released in the mid-evening. We’re hoping to be celebrating a big blue wave!
Each county has adopted two half-hour timeslots, in which they will feature their countyʻs candidates, elected officials, and/or local entertainers:
4:00-4:30 – Introductions and Statewide Officials
4:30-5:00 – Oʻahu
5:00-5:30 – Maui County
5:30-6:00 – Hawaiʻi County
6:00-6:30 – Kauaʻi
6:30-7:00 – Maui County
7:00-7:30 – Hawaiʻi County
7:30-8:00 – Oʻahu
8:00-8:30 – Kauaʻi
2020 Debate Watch
Last Presidential Debate LIVE from Nashville, Tennessee
Wednesday, October 22, 2020
Pre-Watch Party begins at 2:00PM HST
We’d like to invite you to join us for a Pre-Debate Watch Party on Zoom for the LAST Presidential Debate of 2020!
The debate will be held in Nashville, Tennessee.
The first 75 attendees to purchase a ticket at either the $50 tier or $100 tier will receive a box of ʻonolicious Utah snacks in the mail to enjoy while watching the debate – it’ll be a
Our guest speaker is Tennessee State Representative London Lamar, the youngest member of the Tennessee State Legislature and the youngest Black woman elected in Tennessee.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/345971370014236
Kahele Town Hall
Hawaiʻi County Democratic Party Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Begins at 6:00PM HST
Moderators: State Party Chair Tyler Dos Santos-Tam, along with East and West Hawai‘i Vice Chairs Gerri Kahili and Bronsten Kossow.
Join Senator Kai Kahele, Hawai‘i Island candidates Joy San Buenaventura, Mark Nakashima, Christopher Todd, Greggor Ilagan, and Jeanné Kapela join to discuss key issues important to the residents of the Orchid Isle.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/KaiKahele/videos/1081717345593472
Lunch & Learn - FREE Series - POSTPONED
Social Media - Digital Canvassing and Sign Waving
NEW DATE: Thursday, October 8, 2020
12:00PM HST
Join Community Relations Co-Chair Eliza Talbot and Social Media Pro Dani Tow from @808Viral for a “Lunch & Learn” on digital canvassing and sign waving on social media. Now that weʻre living in a “Zoom” world, campaigning on social media is more important than ever. All of us have friends in swing states – learn how we can be effective online activists to reach them.
2020 Debate Watch - Fundraising Series
Vice Presidential Debate LIVE from Salt Lake City, Utah
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Pre-Watch Party begins at 2:00PM HST
We’d like to invite you to join us for a Pre-Debate Watch Party fundraiser on Zoom for the Vice Presidential Debate of 2020!
The debate will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, and since we can’t travel there to attend in person, we thought we’d bring a slice of Utah to you!
The first 75 attendees to purchase a ticket at either the $50 tier or $100 tier will receive a box of ʻonolicious Utah snacks in the mail to enjoy while watching the debate – it’ll be almost like you’re there!
Our guest speaker is Utah State Senator Jani Iwamoto, the first Asian American woman elected to the Utah State Senate. Senator Iwamoto's husband has an insurance business here in Hawaiʻi and often flies to and from Hawaiʻi.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/155330967812790/videos/914582822667603
Kahele Town Hall
Maui County Democratic Party Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Begins at 6:00PM HST
Moderators: Maui County Chair, Stephanie Ohigashi joins State Party Chair, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam
Join Senator Kai Kahele and Maui Island candidates Gil Keith-Agaran, Justin Woodson, Angus McKelvey, Tina Wildberger and Lynn DeCoite. Tune in to hear what key issues are important to our candidates and the residents of the Valley Isle.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/KaiKahele/videos/345503856566541
Meet the Candidates
OHA Trustee Candidate Forum
Friday, October 2, 2020
6:00PM HST
Hosted by the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus & ʻŌlelo Vote Informed
When: October 2, 2020 6:00 PM HST
The Hawaiian Affairs Caucus and ʻŌlelo Vote Informed is hosting an OHA Trustee Candidate Forum, viewable live on ʻŌlelo Channel 49, or online on ʻŌlelo’s Facebook Page, Youtube Page, or Website. After the Forum, join the Hawaiian Affairs Caucus on their Facebook page for even more discussion.
Biden Victory Fund - Fundraising Event
Celebrate Filipino American History Month w/ Dr. Jill Biden
Friday, October 2, 2020
12:00PM HST
For Filipino American History Month, Fil-Ams for Biden is hosting an event with Dr. Jill Biden, open to anyone across the country, whether you’re Filipino or a “Best Friend of a Filipino (BFF)”! This is going to be a really fun, fantastic, friendly, and fabulous Filipino event!
This event has concluded, mahalo to all those who participated.
Kahele Town Hall
Oʻahu Democratic Party Virtual Town Hall - North Shore and Windward
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Begins at 6:00PM HST
Moderator: Lorna Strand, Oʻahu County Chair
with Senator Kai Kahele, Representatives Lee, Matayoshi and Quinlan, Candidates Branco and Marten, and with State Party Chair, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/KaiKahele/videos/727254494672012/
2020 Debate Watch - Fundraising Series
First Presidential Debate LIVE from Cleveland, Ohio
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Pre-Watch Party begins at 2:00PM HST
We’d like to invite you to join us for a Pre-Debate Watch Party fundraiser on Zoom for the first Presidential Debate of 2020!
The debate will be held in Cleveland, Ohio, and since we can’t travel there to attend in person, we thought we’d bring a slice of Ohio to you!
The first 100 attendees to purchase a ticket at either the $50 tier or $100 tier will receive a box of ʻonolicious Ohio snacks in the mail to enjoy while watching the debate – it’ll be almost like you’re there in the Buckeye State in person.
Our guest speaker is Ohio State Senator Tina Maharath, the first Asian American woman elected to the Ohio State Senate, who has emerged as a leader on immigrant, refugee, and education issues. Senator Maharath's father is a Hawaiʻi resident, and so it’s very special to have her available to join us for this watch party fundraiser.
RSVP for the interactive zoom event has closed.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/844659786275995/
Meet the Candidate
Talk Story with Keith Amemiya
Monday, September 28, 2020
7:00PM HST
Hawaiʻi Democrats Talk Story with Keith Amemiya - Night 2
Sponsored by the Kūpuna, LGBT, Veterans, and
Hawaiian Affairs Caucuses of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi, and the Young Democrats of Hawaiʻi.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/337505327356714/
Meet the Candidate
Hawaiʻi Happy Hour with Kathleen Williams - MT US House Candidate
Sunday, September 27, 2020
5:00PM HST
Hawaiʻi meet and greet with Montana Candidate for the US House, Kathleen Williams. Join County Chairs, Mina Morita and Lorna Strand as they extend their aloha to Kathleen Williams.
When: Sep 27, 2020 05:00 PM HST
This event has concluded, mahalo to all those who participated.
Lunch & Learn - FREE Series
Voter Protection & Election Integrity
Thursday, September 24, 2020
12:00PM HST
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi in partnership with the Association of State Democratic Committees (ASDC) and the Democratic National Committee (DNC) invite you to this virtual "Lunch & Learn".
Our guest is Reyna Walters-Morgan, who is the DNC's Director of Voter Protection and Civic Engagement. With Trump's reckless cuts to the Postal Service and Republican attempts all around the country to restrict voting rights, sow confusion, and eliminate polling sites, the work that Reyna and her team do is more important than ever.
Join us to learn more about what the DNC is doing to protect the vote, and how we in Hawaiʻi can help!
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/395863891435939/
Meet the Candidate
Talk Story with Keith Amemiya
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
7:00PM HST
Hawaiʻi Democrats Talk Story with Keith Amemiya - Night 1
Sponsored by the Education, Environmental, Labor, Women's, and Hawaiian Affairs Caucuses of the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/2748036035440920/
Kahele Town Hall
Oʻahu Democratic Party Virtual Town Hall - Leeward and Central Oʻahu
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Begins at 6:00PM HST
Moderator: Lorna Strand, Oʻahu County Chair
with Senator Kai Kahele, Representatives Eli and Gates, Candidates Chapman and La China, and with State Party Chair, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/KaiKahele/videos/642253860041705/
The Honorable Noman Mineta
w/ Representatives from the Hawaiʻi Labor ʻOhana, and Moderated by Mayor Michael Victorino
Monday, September 21, 2020
12:00PM HST
Hawaiʻi Democrats join us as we welcome The Honorable Norman Mineta, Transportation Secretary, Commerce Secretary, House Representative, and Mayor of San Jose. Our Hawaiʻi labor representatives will be joining the discussion as well.
The discussion will be centered around Biden's "Build Back Better" plan for infrastructure and economic recovery. Come hear about the plan and how Hawaiʻi workers have been affected by the recent challenges the country is facing.
Moderated By Mayor Michael Victorino of Maui County
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/650597819169702/
Lunch & Learn - FREE Series
Nationally Recognized Epidemiologists on COVID-19
Thursday, September 17, 2020
12:00PM HST
The Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi and our Health Committee are proud to announce a virtual “Lunch & Learn” panel with nationally-recognized epidemiologists:
· Dr. Alison Buttenheim of the University of Pennsylvania, a global women’s health researcher with a focus on health decision-making and behavioral economics and founder of Dear Pandemic; and
· Dr. Daniel Westreich of the University of North Carolina, whose primary area of investigation is the intersection of HIV with women’s reproductive health, but has been working on harm reduction issues surrounding COVID public policy.
In this panel, Drs. Buttenheim, and Westreich will be discussing the national COVID situation, what Hawaiʻi is doing well, what Hawaiʻi isn't doing well, and where we as a community and as a nation go from here.
This is a really unique opportunity to hear from these nationally-recognized experts and ask your questions.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/HawaiiDems/videos/2865784483641743/
Kahele Town Hall
Kauaʻi Democratic Party Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Begins at 6:00PM HST
Moderator: Mina Morita, Kauaʻi County Chair
with Senator Kai Kahele, Senate President Ron Kouchi, Representatives Nakamura, Morikawa, Tokioka, and with State Party Chair, Tyler Dos Santos-Tam.
Watch on FB: https://www.facebook.com/KaiKahele/videos/552336292176437/