Spend the Day Supporting Joe Miller

Joe Miller Annual Golf Outing

Monday, June 29·10:00am–5:00pm Oberlin Golf Club 200 South Pyle Amherst Road Oberlin

Joe Miller Annual Post Golf Outing Birthday Party

Monday, June 29 5:00om – 7:00pm

ESP Brewing Company 8055 Leavitt Road Amherst, OH

The Rural Dems and other local Democrat groups will have a table at this family-friendly event where attendees can visit with vendors, grab lunch, watch performances, dance, play games, and connect with queer and allied community members.

Free event - JOIN US!

Please note: the location has changed due to road construction in Sheffield.‍ ‍New Location: In front of Buckeye Carwash 801 Cleveland Street
Elyria, OH

Join us as we continue Daisie's Victory Tour, stand up for democracy, human rights, and our community. Bring your signs, your energy, and your commitment to peaceful civic engagement.

Please help spread the word and share this location change with anyone who may be planning to attend.

I will not be there physically this weekend but I will be in spirit. 

Also Oberlin has Pride this weekend, it's an amazing event.  Please check it outand support our LGBTQ+ neighbors. 

We hope you’ll join us as we continue standing together, showing up for our community, and making our voices heard. Every person who attends helps remind others that they are not alone and that people across Lorain County care deeply about protecting democracy, human rights, and our shared future.

Please bring: Signs, Water, Sunscreen, Comfortable shoes &Friends and family

We encourage everyone to remain peaceful, respectful, and energized as we gather together in solidarity.

There is so much happening right now that can leave people feeling overwhelmed or discouraged, but collective action matters. Community matters. Showing up matters.

We hope to see you there on Saturday.

Our annual Steak Fry is just days away, and we are looking forward to one of the biggest fundraisers of the year! Don’t miss out on the fun!

To purchase tickets, contact Pat HERE

Come alone or with a group of friends for a fun-filled evening of trivia, socializing, tacos and a silent auction!

JDJ Mobile Entertainment will be hosting again for this Second Trivia Night! In this fast-paced evening, teams answer questions by category. Local Candidates, serving as Trivia Masters, will choose the categories from a Jeopardy-style game board.

Tickets are selling fast! Get your tickets HERE

This Saturday, June 13 from 10am-12pm we continue our Daisy Victory Tour and will gather for the Anti-Birthday protest. We will have music, dancing, signs, and joy to celebrate the America we love and the values we want to protect.

Bring signs that highlight what makes America strong and what we want to preserve and restore:

Signs such as:

We Love Democracy

Freedom for All

United We Stand

Justice and Equality

Protect Our Constitution

Community, Kindness, and Opportunity

In June, we also celebrate the birthdays and contributions of Americans who have shaped our culture, public life, and democracy, including Martha Washington, Elizabeth Warren, Sonia Sotomayor, Gabby Giffords and pride month.

Come ready to dance, connect with neighbors, spread some joy, and stand up for the values that bring us together.

We hope you’ll join us as we continue standing together, showing up for our community, and making our voices heard. Every person who attends helps remind others that they are not alone and that people across Lorain County care deeply about protecting democracy, human rights, and our shared future.

Please bring: Signs, Water, Sunscreen, Comfortable shoes &Friends and family

We encourage everyone to remain peaceful, respectful, and energized as we gather together in solidarity.

There is so much happening right now that can leave people feeling overwhelmed or discouraged, but collective action matters. Community matters. Showing up matters.

We hope to see you there on Saturday.

Sign up HERE

Join in for a joyful celebration of love, inclusion, and community! Come as you are and celebrate ALL diversity in a welcoming and affirming space. All are welcome. All are loved.

Event highlights: Vendors, Speakers, Live Music, Children's Tent, Free Lunch

Co-sponsored by Shores & Islands Ohio

Lorain County Rising is partnering with the city Democratic Clubs across the county to bring a representative from the Ohio Democratic Party's Coordinated Campaign to our next meeting on June 4th in Oberlin! Come share your thoughts and ideas and listen to others share theirs as we prepare for what will be an intense, important, and dare we say existentially important election cycle.

We can do this, but only if we work together!

Thursday, June 4th, 6:30pm, Oberlin Public Library, 65 S. Main Street, Oberlin.

Bring your ideas, your constructive feedback, and your dedication to GET INVOLVED in the work and efforts of this year's campaign season. We'll see you there!

One of our members, Megan Ashley, is on strike. You can show your support for Megan and her fellow LCJFS workers by joining them and other Rural Democrats on the picket line at 10:00 AM on any of the following Fridays: May 8, 15, 22, or 29. Lorain County Jobs and Family Services is located at 4285 North Ridge Road, Elyria.

Signs will be provided.

Meet John Kulewicz, candidate for Ohio Attorney General, and Joe Miller, candidate for Ohio State Senator District 13 at their joint Town Hall Meeting.

One of our members, Megan Ashley, is on strike. You can show your support for Megan and her fellow LCJFS workers by joining them and other Rural Democrats on the picket line at 10:00 AM on any of the following Fridays: May 8, 15, 22, or 29. Lorain County Jobs and Family Services is located at 4285 North Ridge Road, Elyria.

Signs will be provided.

Help support RLCD member, Brenda Buchanan, candidate for Representative in the Ohio 54th

Attend the Kickoff Fundraiser May 16th at The Lodge in New Russia Township.

An ALL-Ohio Artist Silent Auction to further support Brenda will also be held.

One of our members, Megan Ashley, is on strike. You can show your support for Megan and her fellow LCJFS workers by joining them and other Rural Democrats on the picket line at 10:00 AM on any of the following Fridays: May 8, 15, 22, or 29. Lorain County Jobs and Family Services is located at 4285 North Ridge Road, Elyria.

Signs will be provided.

The April meeting will be on Monday May 11, 2026 at the Historic Grafton School located at 111 Elm Street in Grafton. Social time at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

The 2026 Cinco de Mayo parade in Lorain is scheduled for Saturday May 2, 2025 starting at 2:00pm. The parade will follow a path through South Lorain, starting at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Roman Catholic Parish (2143 Homewood Drive). The conclusion of the parade at the Mexican Mutual Society (1928 E. 28th St.) will lead into a celebration featuring a dinner, the crowning of the 2026 Cinco de Mayo Little Queen, and live performances by a Mariachi band and the Los Hermanos Mexican Band.

All Lorain County Democrats are invited to join in! Local and State Democratic politicians will be in attendance cheering on the festivities.

Get out your Brenda Buchanan for the 54th or your Rural Dems T-shirt! And put on a fancy hat to celebrate Derby Day or your henin (princess hat)! The Rural Dems are, once again, marching in the 2026 Oberlin Big Parade which is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 starting at 12:00 pm. The official theme for this year is "Ye Olde Big Parade," featuring medieval-inspired costumes and floats including knights, princesses, jesters, and dragons. 

This annual event is a community-wide celebration that begins with participants assembling at the Mudd Parking Lot at 11:00 AM and proceeds down West College Street between Cedar and Main streets. 

On Friday, May 1st, Stand Up Lorain County is joining the nationwide MayDay movement. When the rules are broken at the top, it takes more than a rally to make a change—it takes collective action. We are choosing to withdraw our participation from the status quo: No Work, No School, and No Shopping.

We will be gathering on the walking bridge in North Olmsted to make our voices heard. This is a new location with a clear view of the highway—perfect for our banners and reaching thousands of commuters.

Where to Meet:

• Location: North Olmsted Walking Bridge (Accessible via Sutton Dr. or Bretton Ridge Rd.)

• The Vibe: Bring your signs, your flags, and your energy! We’ll be enjoying the "positive honks" and the company of like-minded neighbors. This is a great chance to reach a large number of people while building our community.

Shift Times:

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

• Mid-day: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Evening: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Our Demands for May 1st:

• Tax the Rich: Put families first, not fortunes.

• Human Rights: No ICE. No war. No private armies serving unchecked federal power.

• Expand Democracy: Hands off our vote; prioritize people over corporate power.

Together, we are flexing our collective muscle and showing our unity through a day of action. Let's celebrate May 1st by showing the strength of our community.

The protest will be at the corner of Walker and Center Road.

Lisa Mackin is standing in for Nichole at this protest.

Event Details

• When: Saturday, April 14, 2026

• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Protest Location: In front of Harbor Freight (Sheffield)

• Parking: Please park at the Drug Mart plaza.

What to Bring

• Signs: If you have your own signs, please bring them! We will also have extras on hand for anyone who needs one.

• Water, coffee, rain gear (although I hope we won't need it ), sunscreen if it is sunny, you know you love spring in Ohio!   

Important Reminders

• Peaceful Action: We are committed to a peaceful, inclusive, and productive protest.

• Photos/Videos: We want to capture the energy of our movement! Please share any photos or videos you take so we can use them for social media and outreach

The April meeting will be on Monday April 14, 2026 at the Historic Grafton School located at 111 Elm Street in Grafton. Social time at 6:30 pm and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

Guest Presenter, Lisa Maatz will speak about Progressive Advocacy in Changing Times. Lisa is the former Vice President of Government Relations and Advocacy at the American Association of University Women. She spearheaded the campaign that led to the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and other crucial women’s rights, education, and civil rights legislation during her 15 years with the organization. Lisa worked for Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and has represented women’s rights groups on Capitol Hill for more than 20 years. When she returned to Northeast Ohio, Lisa became the senior advisor at Ohio Citizen Action, a non-profit that mobilizes people to protect public health, improve the environment, and strengthen our democracy. She is now an independent consultant working nationwide, specializing in gender equity issues, grassroots advocacy, and nonprofit management.

This Saturday (4/11), we’ll be joining the Westlake group as they return from their winter break. The Westlake group is collecting non-perishable food items at this protest.

Lorain County Rising is welcoming a representative from Honesty for Ohio Education at the Oberlin Public Library at 6:30pm on Wednesday, April 8th.

We hope you will attend this informative meeting to learn more about how we can all advocate for Ohio's schools, teachers, and students, and how you can take the next steps to be the most effective advocate for our Constitution, our nation, and our democracy following the success of No Kings 3.0!

Let’s get together for a Fish Fry in Grafton! We’ll meet at 6:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to wear either your Rural Dems T-shirt or a Brenda Buchanan T-shirt. See you there!