PEACE & JUSTICE EVENTS CALENDAR

WEEKLY EVENTS SCHEDULE:

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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.​​​

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TUESDAYS: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. SOCIAL JUSTICE: TAKE ACTION TUESDAYS IN THE U.P. Join together with others who are concerned about the course of our democracy for "Take Action Tuesdays." Peacefully demonstrate in support of our democratic values and in opposition to actions by our government that run counter to Unitarian Universalist Principles. 

Address: Escanaba MI - Corner of Lincoln Rd. and Ludington St. by the Walgreen's (2301 Ludington St Escanaba MI, 49829)

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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. 

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Harvard University is offering FREE college courses for people worldwide on U.S. government affairs. Click HERE for more information. 

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MONTHLY EVENTS CALENDAR:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​

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Oct 15th 7:30 - 9 p.m.  OCTOBER BANNED BOOK CLUB. ​​Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to discuss "The Girl Who Fell from the Sky," which tells the story of Rachel, a biracial girl who is the sole survivor of a family tragedy and then goes to live with her grandmother. Durrow’s book is a winner of the Bellwether Prize for best fiction manuscript addressing issues of racism and classism. Parent’s in a Utah school districts attempted to have Durrow’s book banned for including sexual content and sexual violence. Click HERE to register. 

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Oct 16th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. DISINFORMATION 101: HOW TO IDENTIFY AND FIGHT IT. ​​Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to discuss how distinguishing real news from fake can be challenging today with bots spreading disinfo far and wide, deep fakes on our feeds and the amplification of bad information by influencers. Learn what exactly is disinformation, how to recognize it and what we can do to fight its spread. Click HERE to register. 

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Oct 18th. NATIONWIDE NO KINGS RALLIES AND PROTESTS. ​​The peaceful movement is only getting bigger and bigger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan; it is the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, shouted by millions, carried on posters and chants, it echoes from city blocks to rural town squares, uniting people across this country to fight dictatorship together. Click HERE to find a rally or protest near you.

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Oct 21st 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. WHY KIDS ARE STRUGGLING WITH THEIR MENTAL HEALTH. ​​Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom for an important and eye opening conversation with psychiatrist Mathilde Ross about why so many kids are struggling right now and what we can do to help. Learn about the biggest factors impacting youth mental health and explore what families, schools, and communities can do to create a stronger foundation of support. Discuss what steps we can take to help the kids in our lives each and every day. Click HERE to register. 

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Oct 21st 8 - 9:15 p.m. STUDENT LOAN WORKSHOP. ​Join the Student Debt Crisis Center via Zoom for a workshop tailored to address the needs of borrowers. We will cover federal programs, repayment options, and the latest updates on the student loan landscape. Click HERE to register.

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Oct 22nd 6 - 6:45 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT WORKSHOP. ​Join the Sierra Club of Michigan via Zoom to prepare for The upcoming Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) hearing on October 27th. Learn how to provide effective comments to the MPSC, and how to let them know your concerns and hopes for what they will include in these rules for utilities. Click HERE to register.

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Oct 25th 12:30 - 4 p.m. QUEER MUTUAL AID. ​Join Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan for a day of community care, connection, and abundance at the Detroit Queer Mutual Aid + Gender-Affirming Clothing Closet! This event is free & open to all queer, trans, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ folks, their friends, and allies. You'll have the opportunity to "shop" for free clothing items to take home, sponsored by the Revamp Clothing Swap. Click HERE to register.

Address:  TBA​

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Oct 27th - Oct 29th 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. VIRTUAL WMU CLIMATE-DRIVE MIGRATION SYMPOSIUM. ​Join MI Climate Action Network to attend Western Michigan University's international online symposium to help to build institutional capacity for supporting climate migrants. A significant focus is to explore practical ways for the international community to better help governments of highly affected countries and their partners to restore and integrate climate migrants in urban settings. The symposium will include virtual spaces for networking, in addition to panel events. Click HERE to register and for more info.

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Oct 27th 6 - 7:30 p.m. AUBURN HILLS MICHIGAN ENERGY PLANNING HEARING. ​Join the Sierra Club of Michigan via Zoom to attend the MPSC hearing that will help set the rules utilities must follow as they plan what gets built—or retired—for the next 20 years. It's our chance to set people, climate, and water first guidelines. Click HERE to register and for more info.

Address: Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills Campus Building F, Room F123, 2900 Featherstone Rd. Auburn Hills, MI, 48326

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Oct 28th 9 - 10:15 a.m. UNCOVERING HIDDEN HISTORIES: COMMUNITY SHAREBACK EVENTS. ​Join Justice InDeed to learn as they share the now completed map of 9,000+ racially restrictive covenants in Washtenaw County. It’s been over a year since the Justice Indeed team, with support from over a thousand local volunteers, uncovered and began the arduous process of documenting. These covenants were used largely in the first half of the 20th century, to prohibit primarily Black, but also other individuals from living or purchasing certain properties based on their race, ethnicity, or religion. The harms of these covenants persist today. Click HERE to register.

Address: Ypsilanti District Library Whittaker Branch - 5577 Whittaker Rd Ypsilanti MI, 48197

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Oct 28th  6- 7:15 p.m. UNCOVERING HIDDEN HISTORIES: COMMUNITY SHAREBACK EVENTS. ​Join Justice InDeed to learn as they share the now completed map of 9,000+ racially restrictive covenants in Washtenaw County. It’s been over a year since the Justice Indeed team, with support from over a thousand local volunteers, uncovered and began the arduous process of documenting. These covenants were used largely in the first half of the 20th century, to prohibit primarily Black, but also other individuals from living or purchasing certain properties based on their race, ethnicity, or religion. The harms of these covenants persist today. Click HERE to register.

Address: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch - 343 South 5th Ave Ann Arbor MI, 48104

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Oct 28th 7 - 8:15 p.m. SAVE PLAN WORKSHOP. ​Join the Student Debt Crisis Center via Zoom for a workshop focused on the SAVE Plan. We'll share upcoming changes to the plan, answer your questions, and break down current options. Click HERE to register.

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Oct 29th 7 - 8:15 p.m. DELINQUENCY AND DEFAULT WORKSHOP. ​Join the Student Debt Crisis Center via Zoom for a workshop tailored to address the needs of borrowers struggling with their student loans. Whether you're behind on payments (delinquent) or in default and worried about collections, our team will break down the latest repayment and rehabilitation programs, explain how to get back on track, and answer your questions. Click HERE to register.

 

Nov 3rd 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. FREEDOM IN THE 21ST CENTURY. ​Join the Rise United Church of Christ to welcome Dr. Peter Hammer to discuss the state of democracy in our country. Educate to Eradicate Hate is a program designed to offer free education to our communities on vital topics through professional lectures and panels, followed by a time for questions and discussion. In this presentation, Professor Hammer will spend our first hour together discussing democracy and constitutional freedom. He uses historical examples to display the rise and fall of past empires and the current state of our own country. During the second hour, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. Join us to learn more about the social issues impacting our communities and take advantage of the opportunity to hear one of the leading voices of law and justice. Click HERE to register.

Address: Macomb Community College Center Campus - 44575 Garfield Rd Clinton Township MI, 48038