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title: Harry Hopkins Fundraiser | October 17
description: Join the Woodbury County Democrats for our biggest fundraiser of the year! This year’s event will have a 1940s vibe and will be jam-packed with activities, information and fun. Volunteers needed!
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# [Harry Hopkins Fundraiser | October 17](https://woodburydems.com/news-and-events/harry-hopkins-fundraiser-october-17)

 Written by [Woodbury County Democrats](https://woodburydems.com/news-and-events/author/woodbury-county-democrats) | Aug 28, 2025 2:00:00 PM

### 6 PM | Betty Strong Encounter Center

Join the Woodbury County Democrats for our biggest fundraiser of the year!

This year’s event will be jam-packed, featuring:

- Food and refreshments
- The opportunity to hear from and mingle with regional Democratic candidates
- Craft beers and wines (we will gratefully accept your donations)
- A mocktail bar from Winnie’s (again, donations welcome)
- Items for auction (please donate!)
- A conversation led by [Ryan Bernstein,](https://www.ryanbernsten.com/)an award-winning writer, speaker and creative director whose calling is bringing together people with opposing views and talking them through
- A lively presentation on Harry Hopkins by Russ Giffords
- Free child care on site

Doors open at 5:30. We will need volunteers to help set up and tear down before and after the event. To donate or volunteer, please[contact us with details.](mailto:Comms@woodburydems.com) 

This fundraiser for the county party will support our 2026 initiatives to elect local, state and national Democratic candidates.**[BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE.](https://secure.actblue.com/donate/harryhopkins2025)**

[Get directions to the venue.](https://maps.app.goo.gl/9xYwydCM8dxrtbHw5?g_st=ipc)

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