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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June is Pride Month! Click HERE to find a pride near you!​​​​

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Jul 7th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. THE EXTREMIST AGENDA OF THE TRAD WIFE MOVEMENT. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom for a conversation with political strategist Jess McIntosh and journalist/author Jo Piazza whose upcoming book “Everyone Is Lying To You” dives into the world of trad wife influencers. Jo and Jess will explain how trad wives and some hyper-curated momfluencers are pushing a regressive political agenda under the guise of domestic bliss. Learn what’s really going on behind the content and how you can help stop it from spreading.  Click HERE to register.

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Jul 8th 6 - 7:30 p.m. DIRECT DEMOCRACY. Join the Detroit Public Library via Zoom to discuss direct democracy and its role within the better understood political landscape of representative democracy. At the federal level and in other states, direct democracy is not necessarily a given, and some rights to direct democracy have come under fire. Click HERE to register.

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Jul 8th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. CLIMATE CHANGE 101: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to break down the facts, debunk the myths, and get clear on what’s really happening and what we can do about it. We'll cover the basics of the science, the human impact, and the real solutions that are within our reach. Experts Chris Edwards and Tina Catron will guide us through why climate change is simple, serious, and solvable. Whether you're brand new to this issue or just want to speak more confidently about it, you'll leave with the knowledge and tools to take meaningful action.  Click HERE to register.

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Jul 10th 5 - 8 p.m. NO KINGS IN OUR HOUSE. Join Red, Wine, and Blue for a powerful evening of community, conversation, and strategy as we look ahead to 2025 and beyond. This gathering is for like-minded, pro-democracy women who want to connect, recharge, and organize locally. Whether you're already active or just curious, we’d love to see you there! Snacks and beverages will be provided, and you’re welcome to bring a friend—even if they don’t live in Shelby Township! Click HERE to register.

Address: River Bends Park- 5700 22 Mile Rd Shelby Township MI, 48317

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Jul 15th 10 - 11 a.m. FAIR HOUSING AND CAREGIVERS. Join the Fair Housing Center of Metro Detroit via Zoom to learn more about the discriminatory treatment of caregivers and what their rights to seek housing accommodations are. This webinar will address the unique fair housing needs of caregivers.Click HERE to register.

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Jul 15th 5 - 8 p.m. NO KINGS IN OUR HOUSE. Join Red, Wine, and Blue for a fun and casual evening at the park! Come together with the three groups in the North Oakland County area, and to help achieve big wins in 2026. Whether you’re already in a group or curious to join one, this is a great chance to connect with like-minded women. Bring yourself and a maybe dish to share! Drinks, paper products, and hot dogs are provided. Kids are welcome—there’s a playground right next to the pavilion! Click HERE to register.

Address: Independence Oaks- 9501 Sashabaw Rd Clarkston MI, 48348. Head to the Morraine Knoll Pavilion located about a third of a mile past the front gate. Turn right at the first stop sign, then take the first road on the right.

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Jul 19th 12 - 4 p.m EXPUNGEMENT FAIR. Join the Detroit Justice Center to get free legal help to get your record cleared! Please note that individuals with more than 3 felony offenses will not be eligible for expungement through the petition process, unless they fall within the “One Bad Night” exception under the law. Click HERE to register and for more information of what records can't be expunged.

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Jul 23rd 7:30 - 8:30 p.m JULY BANNED BOOK CLUB: THE NEW JIM CROW- MASS INCARCERATION IN THE AGE OF COLORBLINDNESS. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom to discuss "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness."  A groundbreaking account of the modern criminal justice system and how it has created a new caste-like system that has resulted in the imprisonment of millions of Black Americans and making them second-class citizens. This book has been banned in prison systems in North Carolina and New Jersey and later allowed after the ACLU protested the bans. Click HERE to register.

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Jul 24th 7:30 - 8:30 p.m THE POWERS OF THE JUDICIAL BRANCH. Join Red, Wine, and Blue via Zoom for the next RWB Civics Salon as we dive into the judicial branch. We will learn how it’s set up, what powers it holds, and how it fits into our system of checks and balances. We’ll get to the heart of what the courts are actually supposed to do and why it matters now more than ever. Click HERE to register.