PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS CALENDAR
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This calendar includes activities, volunteer opportunities, and social networking events of a wide range of groups that support our common dedication to peace and justice. Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit does not claim to endorse all positions of groups with events posted on this calendar.
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WEEKLY EVENTS SCHEDULE:
MONDAYS: 12 p.m. THE MICHIGAN LEAGUE FOR PUBLIC POLICY'S YEAS & NAYS. A weekly roundup of what happened under the Capitol Dome and what it means for you at home. Find the link for the Facebook Lives HERE.
Check out the Detroit Public Library for free courses on computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, mobile devices, the internet and more. Click HERE to view the upcoming events.
MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR:
Apr 16th 7 - 8:30 p.m. ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE NOW. Join Red, Wine, and Blue with special guest Cee Maul from Vote, Run, Lead to get a guide for how to take hands-on actions that we can take in our communities based on our talents, interests and values. We will build power locally to make the biggest impact. Come to learn more about running for office, appointed positions, and TroubleNation groups in Michigan! Click HERE to register.
Address: Unitarian Universalist of Ann Arbor- 4001 Ann Arbor Saline Rd Ann Arbor MI, 48103
Apr 17th 10 - 11:30 a.m. ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE NOW. Join Red, Wine, and Blue with special guest Cee Maul from Vote, Run, Lead to get a guide for how to take hands-on actions that we can take in our communities based on our talents, interests and values. We will build power locally to make the biggest impact. Come to learn more about running for office, appointed positions, and TroubleNation groups in Michigan! Click HERE to register.
Address: Chelsea Depot- 125 Jackson St Chelsea MI, 48118
Apr 17th 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE NOW. Join Red, Wine, and Blue with special guest Cee Maul from Vote, Run, Lead to get a guide for how to take hands-on actions that we can take in our communities based on our talents, interests and values. We will build power locally to make the biggest impact. Come to learn more about running for office, appointed positions, and TroubleNation groups in Michigan! Click HERE to register.
Address: Fenton Community & Cultural Center- 150 S Leroy St Fenton MI, 48430
Apr 22nd 11 a.m. GUN VIOLENCE PRESS CONFERENCE. Join Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, End Gun Violence Michigan, Brady Team Enough, Giffords Gun Owners for Safety and many more for an exciting press conference that you will not want to miss on the west steps of the Capitol Building to talk about our gun violence prevention priorities.Click HERE to register.
Address: Michigan State Capitol-100 N Capitol Ave Lansing MI, 48933
Apr 22nd 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. IMMIGRATION 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NOW. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to hear from Doris Meissner, a former Commissioner with the Immigration and Naturalization Service and Heidi Altman, VP of Policy at the National Immigration Law Center. These two experts will break down how our current system came to be, what led us to this point, and how new policies are impacting people right now. Join us for a better understanding of what’s happening on the ground, why it matters and what you can do. Click HERE to register.
Apr 22nd 6 - 8 p.m. EARTH DAY CLEANUP AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL. Join The Cleanup Club to celebrate Earth Day with a community cleanup, followed by an ice cream social. All cleanup materials will be provided, but please bring a reusable water bottle so you can stay hydrated with provided water refills! P.S. a portion of ice cream proceeds from this event will support The Cleanup Club’s efforts. Click HERE to register.
Address: Cold Truth- 4240 Cass Avenue Suite 100 Detroit MI, 48207
Apr 23rd 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CET ON THE BUS: CAPITOL DAY 2025. Join MiCAN for a full day of advocacy and movement that incldudes lobby meetings with key policymakers, a dynamic youth-led panel, and a high-energy rally to showcase our collective power and solidarity. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or joining Capitol Day for the first time, your voice matters. Click HERE to register.
Address: Michigan State Capitol-100 N Capitol Ave Lansing MI, 48933
Apr 23rd 6 - 7:30 p.m. CALLING OUR LEGISLATOR TOGETHER. Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan to dive into the latest legislative changes and take action together! With our Hotties Hotline at the ready, we’ll be calling our legislators on the spot, urging them to protect our sexual and reproductive health! Click HERE to register.
Address: Donut Villa- 5875 W Vernor Hwy Detroit MI, 48209
Apr 26th 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. DIY DISSENT OPEN HOUSE. Join the Rebellion Collection to make a protest sign (supplies provided), write a letter to your rep (templates + envelopes provided!), scan & sign active petitions, grab snacks, coffee, and connect with your community Click HERE to register and for more info.
Address: Jim's Community Corner- 22757 Woodward Avenue #Ste 100 Ferndale MI, 48220
Apr 26th 1 - 4 p.m. EARTH DAY FESTIVAL. Join Sierra Club along with 8 other organizations for the 2nd annual Earth Day Festival. The festival will feature live music, free food samples, art projects for kids, and dedicated local high school students who will speak on this year’s international theme, “Our Power, Our Planet." All of the exceptional organizations will share information about how we can help to build a cleaner, brighter, Earth-friendly and human-healthy future. Click HERE to register and for more info.
Address: Millpond Ampitheater- 202 W. Main Brighton MI, 48116
Apr 26th 2 p.m. COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON GUN SAFETY. Join Moms Demand Action for a Community Conversation on Gun Safety. Listen and learn from top law enforcement leaders in metro Detroit and the providers of the medical response to violence. Raise your voice to contribute to a discussion about your community and the issues that concern you. Click HERE to register.
Address: Parkman Library- 1766 Oakman Blvd Detroit MI, 48238
May 1st 7 p.m. MI STATEWIDE FEDERAL LEGISLATION MEETING. Join Moms Demand Action via Zoom to learn about our federal level legislative work and how you can get involved! Click HERE to register.
May 7th 7:30 - 9 p.m. BANNED BOOK CLUB: BRAIDING SWEETGRASS. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to read Braiding Sweetgrass by botanist, author, and citizen of the Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer. In this book, she explores and celebrates our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world. Braiding Sweetgrass touches on issues relating to colonialism, environmentalism, and climate change. Click HERE to register.
May 27th 6:30 - 8 p.m. NONFICTION BOOK CLUB- WHO'S AFRIAD OF GENDER. Join the Sidetrack Bookshop to discuss Who's Afraid of Gender, by Judith Butler, led by Sidetrack Co-founder Jenny. The aim of Who’s Afraid of Gender? is to examine how “gender” has become a phantasm for authoritarian regimes, fascist formations, and trans-exclusionary feminists. Click HERE to purchase a ticket ($5) and for more info.
Address: Sidetrack Bookshop- 325 South Washington Avenue Royal Oak MI, 48067
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