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:

November 18 in Twin Falls – 5 to 7 p.m. at Rock Creek Restaurant, 200 Addison Avenue. Drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and live music by Strings Attached. Suggested donation is $25. THANK YOU to Twin Falls sponsors Jeff Hepworth, Ken Pedersen, and Carol Robertson.

December 2 in Eagle – 6 to 8 p.m. at Seasons, 1117 Winding Creek Road. Live music with the Hot Spittin' Llamas. Suggested donation is $50. THANK YOU to Eagle sponsors Brian and Mary McColl, Julia Davis, Betty and Pete Richardson, Janet and Russell Buschert, Don and Joy Knickrehm, and Dian Kiehn.

December 9 in Coeur d’Alene – 6 to 8 p.m. at Crickets, 424 Sherman Avenue. Live music by Steve Simisky. Make fun of Sarah Palin on the eve of her book tour stop in North Idaho! Suggested donation is $25.

December 16 in Pocatello – 6 to 8 p.m. at Portneuf Valley Brewing Company, 615 1st Avenue. Live music by David Bowman and Michael Garrison.  Suggested donation is $25.

We hope to see you at the event nearest you. Let’s all get in the holiday mood and winning spirit together. RSVP to Heather Riley, (208) 336-1815 ext. 103 or heather@idahodems.org. If you want to help but can’t attend, you can make a year-end contribution to the party online at ActBlue. Thank you for your continuing support of the Idaho Democratic Party.

Strings Attached provided the entertainment at the Twin Falls "Party With the Party" event. Big fun!

Idaho Democratic Party executive director Jim Hansen and former Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Marilyn Howard at the "Party With the Party" in Eagle.