Advance Editor, Columnist to Speak at 'democratic Breakfast Club'

Martin Davis and Shaun Kenney join candidates Eugene Vindman and Margaret Franklin on Saturday, February 24, in Fredericksburg. Learn more about the event and register - space is limited.

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The Fredericksburg democratic Breakfast Club is a newly formed non-partisan organization dedicated to informing voters about issues and candidates in our region. All are invited to attend and connect with your neighbors in our shared goals to stay informed and engaged. Please join us for coffee and conversation. No-Host buffet for $13.99 or just grab a cup of coffee and join us. Speakers begin at 9:30 and end at 10:30. The venue only accommodates 60 people, so please register to attend. February 24th will feature Eugene Vindman and Margaret Franklin, candidates for the 7th Congressional District.  Register here:

https://www.ubmeevents.com/event/76f47358-7d37-4c6a-a43c-cb109ee4566a

Saturday, February 24

9 AM - 11 AM

Great American Buffet

1780 Carl D. Silver Parkway, 22401

Agenda

9:00-9:30 -Social Half Hour.

9:30-9:50 -Overview of the 7th Congressional Race - Marty Davis & Shawn Kenney, FXBG Advance On-Line Newspaper

9:50-10:10- Margaret Franklin, Board of Supervisors, Prince William County, Candidate for the 7th Congressional District.  

10:10-10:30 - Eugene Vindman, Candidate for 7th Congressional District

10:30-11:00 -Social Half Hour

The remaining candidates for the 7th will join us on March 23 or April 27

Here is the link to register

https://www.ubmeevents.com/event/76f47358-7d37-4c6a-a43c-cb109ee4566a

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