Grand Rapids

Please join us for a public engagement meeting regarding the potential purchase of 5920 Tahoe Drive SE, Cascade Township for a new Township Hall.

Progressive AE and the Township will present information and suggested next steps for Township Hall and the fire stations. The public is encouraged to attend, ask questions and provide feedback.

**English below**

Le llego la hora a la ciudad de Grand Rapids a que muestre su apoyo a la comunidad inmigrante.

Este Martes 12 de Noviembre nos reuniremos en la alcaldía de la ciudad para exigir que la ciudad pase una resolución a favor de las licencias de manejar.

Necesitamos poner presión como comunidad, así que necesitamos que se hagan presente ese día. Venganse con sus amigos, familiares, conocidos, etc!

¿Contamos con tu apoyo?
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Join us for our monthly regular chapter meeting that takes place on the first Saturday of every months. We'll have updates from working groups, statuses on upcoming events, and to discuss new ideas from fellow members and hear new ones.

We will have an open door at 6:00pm to welcome new members and get to know one another informally before the meeting proper starts at 7:00pm.

The September 20th Climate Strike was the largest day of action for climate justice ever. On December 6th, people across America will join a national #ClimateStrike to take the momentum from September to our elected officials' doorsteps.

Join Sunrise Movement GR for a rally and speakers at Ah-Nab-Awen park followed by a march through downtown Grand Rapids. RSVP at bit.ly/grclimatestrike to get updates!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2437996023185479/

Please join us at Wealthy Street Theater's Annex Space to celebrate Planned Parenthood's birthday! We are throwing a Reproductive Justice themed bash to celebrate 103 years of Planned Parenthood. We will have all sorts of goodies, games, and even birthday cake. We can't wait to see you there! If you have any dietary restrictions, accessibility needs, or any other comments, concerns or questions- please feel free to email Becca Rogers at becca.rogers@ppmi.org.

Join us for this important training on using the Direct Action tactic of Civil Disobedience. The training will cover some history, legal issues, preparing for an arrest and other necessary non-arrestable roles needed when civil disobedience actions take place.
This training is specifically for our larger Abolish ICE campaign, but the tactic of civil disobedience can be used in the current struggles against Climate Change, resisting White Supremacy, fighting Line 5 or resisting any form of injustice.

Are you registered to vote? We have partnered with the Grand Rapids Unit of the League of Women Voters of the Kalamazoo Area, a non-partisan organization, to host a voter registration and education event.

Did you know that all Michiganders can now vote via absentee ballot from the comfort of their own home? Stop by to find out more information and to complete a form to be placed on the permanent absentee voter list so you can cast your vote without having to go to the polls on Election Day.

As the consequences of global warming become more evident - record-breaking floods, droughts, forest fires, etc. – the search for solutions becomes more urgent. What if we could capture carbon for useful purposes, like making bendable concrete or stronger, lighter metals for the transportation industry? Are carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) or carbon capture and utilization (CCU) viable solutions for solving the climate crisis, or are they simply diverting funds from other clean energy research?

Let’s Rise Up & Drawdown Carbon in Michigan
A conference on climate change solutions
On September 25, 2019 the Michigan Community will come together in Grand Rapids to offer local solutions and opportunities for engagement on the important subject of climate change. The stakes have never been higher and will require action at every scale and across every sector.

This month we will be "at home" for a casual meeting. For those new to CCL, we will spend a little time talking about how we are organized and where you might find a place to fit in. Then we will follow the theme of our national program for September and have a discussion about why we are so divided and what we can do about it. We would love to hear your thoughts on this important topic!

https://www.facebook.com/events/395492358016811/