2010 is just a few weeks away. It’s a year that’ll see Idaho Democrats working hard to create good jobs, rebuild our state’s economy, keep education strong for our children and elect more Democrats at all levels of government.

But first things first! The holiday season is almost here, and it’s time to kick back with old friends and make some new ones. The Idaho Democratic Party plans four opportunities on Wednesday evenings now through mid-December for Democrats to mix, mingle and raise a little jingle to get ready for the important election year ahead. Here are the dates and details:

Bear Lake County is named for Bear Lake, which lies half in Idaho and half in Utah in the Gem State’s southeastern corner. The lake itself has an unbelievable blue hue that draws anglers, boaters and sailors. And if Rich Bergman and Natalie Doolin have anything to say about it, the lake won’t be the only thing blue about this corner of Idaho.

Bear Lake County people are mostly Republican.  In the past six months, though, the Democratic Party has undergone a revival here, and Bergman and Doolin have been instrumental in making this happen.

The Idaho Democratic Party has set a goal of 2,010 fans on Facebook by 2010. If you have a Facebook account, you can help us get there by becoming a fan of our page today! It's the best online gathering spot for Idaho Democrats, full of state and national news items, reminders of events all over the state, links to stories posted on our party website, and more. Become a fan today at www.facebook.com/idahodems!

Growing numbers of county Democratic parties are starting Facebook groups or fan pages, too. They're a great place to learn about county activities, including the Kootenai County Democrats' turkey drive now through Friday or the Bannock County Democrats' plans to work at the Idaho Food Bank on November 23 and help "Black Friday" shoppers take a break on November 27.

Here's a list of the county Facebook groups we know about:
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November 11 is Veterans Day, but few days go by when we don’t think about our family, friends and neighbors who serve in America’s military. From the heart-wrenching losses at Fort Hood last week to a possible overseas deployment of Idaho’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, our military personnel continually earn our respect and thanks. Here’s a look at a few of the notable Idaho Democrats who have ties to the U.S. Armed Forces:
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