Newsletter: August 2026 
President's Report
One more month of summer. Have you had a chance to get away? I can’t stress enough how important it is to take a break from the craziness that is our world right now. Whether that’s a vacation, or just not watching the news, or attending Musikfest, I think the only way to be ready for the all-important election in November is to take a break and recharge. So, assuming you’ve done that – here we go!
August 11 is our next SLDC meeting taking place at the Petzlold pavilion in Upper Saucon Township Park, 3231 Preston Lane, Center Valley 18034. Next to the pavilion is a walking path and a kids playground with new equipment. There is also a bathroom. We’re easing back into meeting mode by starting with a salad and dessert social at 6pm with the meeting starting at 6:30 PM. Volunteers are needed to set up. Here’s a link for dessert and salad. https://grow.withlome.com/a/80845fa0-6522-4699-a80c-2f39af113d40 BYOB.
This meeting will focus on Data centers, our community and how our elected officials are dealing with them as well as what our state candidates, Mark Pinsley and Meriam Sabih might be able to do and what our US House candidate, Bob Brooks has to say. Please join local officials and candidates for this important discussion.
Community Service
For the August meeting, please bring a toiletry or paper item for the Emergency Rapid Response group that helps families of people targeted by ICE. In September, we’ll go back to asking for donations to Betty Lou’s pantry, to help our local neighbors. Thanks!
Calendar of Events
Upcoming events
Every Monday – Protest in front of Ryan Mackenzie’s office noon – 1 pm 1125 South Cedar Crest Blvd. Bring your signs, get your spirit lifted.
Sunday, August 9, at 11:30am Canvass for all of our Dem candidates, with a focus on Meriam Sabih for State House, and Mark Pinsley for State Senate. We’re doing this canvass with The Working Families Party. Give canvassing a try when we pair you with an experienced canvasser! Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/meriamsabih/event/1000930/? Drivers are also needed.
Tuesday, August 11 – SLDC monthly meeting. See above for details. Bring a friend!
Saturday and Sunday, August 22 and 23 – Canvass with candidates! Save the date and give our candidates a couple of hours of support by knocking on doors. More info to come.
Saturday, August 29 12- 3 LCDC picnic. Sign up here and bring a dish to pass Lehigh County Democrats: Lehigh Democrats Summer Cook-Off
For info about canvasses and events, please subscribe to our newsletter for email blasts, check out the candidates' websites and FB page and subscribe to the LCDC newsletter which comes out on Mondays. Lehigh County Democratic Committee You can unsubscribe to newsletters whenever you’d like.
Thanks go to:
Big Blue Thank you to Canvass captain Amber Stern who has been canvassing for candidates and helped get volunteers for a recent Meriam Sabih canvass. Attending with her were Luis M, Casi S, Tom I and Jill H.
Thank you to Bob Martin and Carla Colangelo for coordinating with me to make our SLDC/ULDC Iron Pigs game happen. Too bad about the rain. Shout out to our own Coopersburg PCP, Shelley Sorenson-Bauder who threw the First Pitch on behalf of SLDC. Turns out Shelley knew ULDC’s First pitch person – Ed P, from athletic connections! Southern Lehigh Democrats - Photo Gallery
Did You Know...?
Speaking of ULDC, they have an excellent communication team who puts out some really good information on their FB page – follow them! Facebook
Also, Heather Cox Richardson continues to release 1 minute videos highlighting the power of individuals in our country's history. (see SLDC home page for a listing of all batches released to date).
Week 6 Batch Release (12 videos):
Week 7 Batch Release (12 videos):
Week 8 Batch Release (14 videos):
In Other News
A sad goodbye to long time member, Nancy Becker who passed away July 12th. Nancy Becker Obituary (2026) - Bethlehem, PA - Connell Funeral Home, Inc. Nancy was a joyful woman who could always be counted on to bring baked goods to our events, address letters when asked and provided financial support without being asked. She walked with our women's group when she could and will be missed by all of us.