MONTHLY ALLEN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING
The next Executive Committee meeting will be Tues. March 10, 2026 at Allen Dems HQ 1209 Allentown Rd. Lima at 6:30pm with social time at 6:00pm.

DONUTS WITH DEMS
Join us for coffee, donuts and conversation at our HQ (1209 Allentown Rd. Lima) on Sat. March 14 from 10am-12pm.

NO KINGS RALLY
What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.

When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.

On March 28th, rise up, take to the streets, and say it loud: no thrones, no crowns, no kings. We’re not watching history happen—we’re making it. Join us.

A core principle behind all No Kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.✅Park in the vicinity of 319 W. Market St. Lima. ✅Bring your sign and meet on the public sidewalk. ✅March with us down Market St. to the Lima Square.✅Rally at the Square and make your voice heard! ✅Don’t want to march? Bring your chair & sign to the gazebo in the square.

BLUE WAVE EVENT
Tickets are on sale now for our yearly Blue Wave Event on Thurs. April 2 at 6:30pm! Doors open at 6pm at Art Space Lima. This year’s theme is “Building a Blue Wave”. 

Join us for a night of sweets & treats with a purpose! Enjoy mini desserts, snacks and a wine bar surrounded by inspiring artwork, all while supporting the Allen County Democratic Party’s building fund. Every bite and sip supports a space where Democrats can gather, connect, and grow—so come treat yourself and help build something lasting for our community.

This year we are excited to host guest speaker, Senator Casey Weinstein, OH Senate District 28! Hear from our local candidates, Jeff Givan for OH House 78 and Lew Modic for Allen County Commissioner. Enjoy treats catered by Rodonna Jackson and music by Charles Thomas.

Pre-purchase tickets ($15 each) securely through Act Blue or at Allen Dems HQ- 1209 Allentown Rd. Lima. Tickets at the door are $20. Questions? email us at comm.allendems@gmail.com. See you there!

IT CAN’T HAPPEN HERE PLAY
The Allen County Democratic PartyThe Allen County Democratic Party will present a Reader’s Theater style production of It Can’t Happen Here, a play by Tony Taccone & Bennett S. Cohen. It will be performed on Sun. April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm at Encore Theater.  It is a dark, satirical cautionary play about how American democracy can succumb to fascism through a charismatic demagogue who rises to power promising to restore greatness, only to establish a dictatorship, suppress liberties, and imprison critics. It highlights the fragility of freedom and the danger of public apathy. It shows how tyranny takes hold gradually until it’s too late, often while waving flags and using patriotic rhetoric.
It Can’t Happen Here is a play based upon the 1935 novel by Sinclair Lewis. It will be  directed by Alice Donahue & Kim Lane. It was originally staged in 1936 and was Commissioned and Originally Produced by Berkeley Repertory Theater in Sept. 2016. This play is sponsored by Brenda Rizor in memory of Paul Rizor with all proceeds to The Allen County Democratic Party.
Tickets are available for purchase securely through Act Blue. Tickets are $20 each or $10 each for Seniors & students. Tickets are available for purchase at Allen Dems HQ during open hours or by mail to The Allen County Democratic Party 1209 Allentown Rd. Lima, OH 45805. Limited tickets may be available at the door on event night. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/it_cant_happen_here

LUNCH & LEARN
Lunch & Learns will be paused until April 2026.

 Allen County Democratic Party Women’s Club Meeting: The second Thursday of the Month at Western Sizzlin’ 2721 Elida Rd., Lima. Starts at 11:30am.