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		<title>2026 SemDems Gala Announced!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for 2026 SemDems Gala &#8211; Celebrate Blue! Enjoy a glamorous night of dinner, inspiration, and a fabulous auction, featuring Congressman Maxwell Frost, the first Gen Z member of Congress, and nationally known Latina comedian Lisandra Vazquez. This is a can’t-miss celebration of our movement and our momentum! Gather your friends and purchase a [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-css="tve-u-19b2ee4ab5a">Join us for 2026 SemDems Gala &#8211; Celebrate Blue!</p>
<p data-css="tve-u-19b2ee4ab5a">Enjoy a glamorous night of dinner, inspiration, and a fabulous auction, featuring Congressman Maxwell Frost, the first Gen Z member of Congress, and nationally known Latina comedian Lisandra Vazquez. This is a can’t-miss celebration of our movement and our momentum!</p>
<p>Gather your friends and purchase a whole table to ensure prime seating (10 people per table), or help sponsor tickets for Young SemDems who would like to attend.</p>
<p data-css="tve-u-19b2ee11961">This event is expected to sell out, so get your tickets today! Sales will end on April 8 or until this event is sold out. All contributions are final, as they help us elect Democrats.</p>
<p data-css="tve-u-19b2ee11961">Buy <a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/semdemsgala2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">tickets and sponsorships</a> now!</p>
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<p><strong>Saturday, April 18, 2026</strong><br />
<strong>6:30 p.m.</strong></p>
<p>Crystal Ballroom<br />
Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs<br />
350 Northlake Blvd.<br />
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701</p>
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<p>Be inspired by Congressman Maxwell Frost, the first Gen Z member of Congress.</p>
<h2 class="" data-css="tve-u-19b2ee0e61f">Guest Entertainment Lisandra Vazquez</h2>
<p>Find out why everyone is talking about Lisandra Vázquez, Latina comedian and political satirist. Check out her video about Pam Bondi here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KC5QSbv9vT4.</p>
<h2 class="" data-css="tve-u-19b2ee0e61f">Silent Auction with Flair</h2>
<p>Choose from local specialties and experiences in an auction with something for everyone. See more auction information here:</p>
<h3 class="">Gala Program Ads</h3>
<p>Enjoy a special space in the SemDems Gala Program! Gala guests will see your special message in a high-quality, professional booklet. Quarter page ads start at $100. For large ads and special placements, purchase early for the best positions. Open to candidates, business owners, community groups, clubs, caucuses, and more. <a class="" href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adbook26" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Buy your ad today</a>!</p>
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		<title>Tacos and Trivia Night</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By popular demand our Trivia Master Rick Peterson is back! Come play Trivia with a side dish of Tacos.&#160;&#160;BUY TICKETS NOW on ActBlue:&#160;$30 a person.&#160;Your ticket entitles you to trivia games, appetizers, &#160;2 tacos, dessert, non-alcoholic drinks, and lots of laughs. Thirsty then BYOB! &#160;New to trivia? Not a problem - you know more than [&#8230;]]]></description>
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		<title>Good Trouble &#8211; John Lewis</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the Sem Dems in Altamonte Springs and Make Some Good Trouble!&#160;Sign Up&#160;&#160;We’re taking a stand at the corner of State Road 434 and Montgomery Road — and you’re invited!&#160;Bring your energy, your passion, and your voice as we wave signs and show the world that We the People won’t back down.&#160;Volunteers will be on-site [&#8230;]]]></description>
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