The Democratic Party of Arkansas announced a weekend of Democratic activities in Little Rock in conjunction with the upcoming Jefferson-Jackson Dinner. The dinner, featuring Democratic strategist and political analyst Paul Begala, is the Party’s largest annual event and will take place at the Verizon Arena in North Little Rock on Friday, July 24.
“We’re energized by the overwhelming turnout this year for tables at the J-J Dinner. All of our state’s leaders will be there to rally Arkansans for the 2010 elections,” DPA Chair Todd Turner said. “We have a weekend of important events and activities.”
FRIDAY, JULY 24
Senior Democrats Of Arkansas Lunch
1 p.m.
The Senior Democrats of Arkansas will hold their annual meeting at 2 p.m., following lunch
Whole Hog Café, Little Rock
Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
7 p.m.
The 2009 Jefferson-Jackson Dinner featuring Paul Begala
Verizon Arena, North Little Rock
J-J After Dark
Immediately following the Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
The Young Democrats of Arkansas host the second annual “J-J After Dark,” a reception for all ages
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame inside Verizon Arena
SATURDAY, JULY 25
Coffee
8:30 a.m.
Prior to the DPA Executive and State Committee Meetings
Lieutenant Governor Bill Halter will host coffee and pastries
Wyndham Riverfront Hotel at 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock
DPA State Committee Meeting
10:30 a.m.
The Democratic Party of Arkansas State Committee will meet
Wyndham Riverfront Hotel at 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock
Post State Committee Lunch
12:30 p.m.
The Arkansas Regional Council of Carpenters will host lunch with entertainment
by The Rodney Block Jazz Project
Wyndham Riverfront Hotel at 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock
