Lake of the Woods Democratic Club
The club’s annual holiday luncheon on December 1 featured an inspiring presentation by Maj. Gen. Mari K. Eder (U.S. Army, Ret.) in which she spoke of gratitude for the contributions of America’s military men and women throughout its history. New club officers for 2024 were elected and introduced. A delightful meal was enjoyed at the Old House Winery in Culpeper.
The Lake of the Woods Democratic Club’s 2023 holiday luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, December 1, in The Irish Pub at the Old House Winery, 18351 Corkys Lane, Culpeper, Va.
The cost is $29 per person, which includes a choice of entrees, dessert and coffee. A cash bar will be available at the venue.
Guest speaker for the occasion will be Maj. Gen. Mari K. Eder (Ret.), author of “The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line.”
Eder served as the Deputy Chief of the United States Army Reserve and Deputy Chief of United States Army Public Affairs, prior to be appointed Commanding General of the United States Army Reserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command (redesignated as the 76th Operational Reserve Command in 2013) in October 2009. She retired from the army in 2013.
She is a native of Grove City, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Edinboro University in Pennsylvania.
Reservations for the luncheon must be made by November 22. Payments can be made online by clicking the button below or by sending a check made out to the LOW Democratic Club to P.O. Box 1351, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
Review the attached menu at the link below and email your choice of meals to Valerie Smallwood at VSmallwoodFNP@gmail.com by November 22.
Stephen J. Farnsworth, professor of political science and international affairs and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington, will speak on the effects of disinformation on the electoral process at the Lake of the Woods Community Center on Saturday, November 18.
The event is sponsored by the Lake of the Woods Democratic Club, and is open to all without regard to political affiliation. The program will begin at 3 p.m. in Marion Pronk Hall at the LOW Community Center. Light refreshments will be available.
Farnsworth’s most recent book is about the use of disinformation in politics.
Dr. Farnsworth is a recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and is the author or co-author of eight books and many articles in scholarly and popular publications.
One of the few political scientists who focus on Virginia politics, Dr. Farnsworth’s research has direct policy implications for both politicians and the news media. He handles hundreds of media contacts a year on local, state and international matters, and appears in or on such outlets as C-SPAN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, National Public Radio and PBS News Hour.
He holds a Ph.D. degree and a master’s degree from Georgetown University and bachelor’s degrees from both the University of Missouri and Dartmouth College.
An enthusiastic crowd gave a rousing reception to Sen. Creigh Deeds and educator Ernestine Reid, featured speakers at a fund-raising event at the Lake of the Woods Community Center on Sept. 16. Donations at the event benefitted the campaign of Jason Ford, candidate for the Virginia Senate from District 28, which includes Lake of the Woods. Sandy Harrington, a non-partisan candidate for the Orange County School Board also spoke at the event.
Sandy J. Harrington of Locust Grove, a candidate for the Orange County School Board from District 5, will address members of the LOW Democratic Club on Wednesday, July 12.
Harrington’s campaign web site describes her professional qualifications as “20 years of K-12 public school administration including budget, fiscal services, child nutrition services, transportation, maintenance and operations.”
The club meeting, which convenes at 1 p.m. with a social session followed by the program at 1:30 p.m,. takes place in the lower level of the LOW Clubhouse. Nicole Pappas, who has a bakery business, has volunteered to provide some special desserts for the meeting.
Since the School Board election is non-partisan, the club will not be making a formal endorsement, but individuals who wishes to support her campaign can being a check made out to “Vote Sandy School Board,” or mail a check to P.O. Box 1214, Locust Grove, VA 22508.
The School Board election will take place November 7. In District 5, which includes Lake of the Woods, incumbent Jim Hopkins, who was first elected in 2007, is being opposed by Gary MacFadden and Harrington.
Fundraising events to benefit the campaign of Jason Ford for State Senate will be held August 26 in the town of Orange and September 16 at the LOW Community Center. Watch for details concerning these two important events.
Sandy Harrington Campaign Web Site
