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SUMMARY:Kent Dems Environmental Action Team (E.A.T.)
DESCRIPTION:The Kent Dems Environmental Action Team (EAT) is a growing membership of volunteers dedicated to advancing environmental advocacy and sustainability initiatives in West Michigan. EAT brings together community members passionate about Environmental Conservation\, Waste Reduction and Energy Efficiency. \nJoin the Environmental Action Team every 1st Tuesday of the month @ 6:00pm at Fountain Street Church!\nOur meetings are hybrid via Zoom! \nOur Vision:\nKent County will be a leader in outcomes that reduce waste\, improve energy use and efficiency\, preserve our natural environment\, and promote these efforts through economic prosperity. \nOur Mission:\nTo advocate for the establishment of public policies that advance waste reduction\, energy efficiency\, and environmental conservation.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kent-dems-environmental-action-team-e-a-t/
LOCATION:Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain Street NE\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T170000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
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SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance-Veteran’s Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Plainfield Blue is joining forces with @IndivisibleGreaterGrand Rapids\, @IndivisibleKentCounty\, and @CrestonBlue for a bridge takeover every other week from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on the North Park bridge. \nWe’ll be out there representing Plainfield Township — showing our neighbors that we care about the future of our community and our country. This is a peaceful\, positive action to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind folks that we can stand up to the current government’s harmful agenda. \n Where to park: Please carpool and/or park at the SE corner of the traffic circle.\n When: Every other Friday\, 4:00-5:00 for Winter\n Who: YOU — and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future \nEvery person on that bridge adds to the energy and sends a message: we’re paying attention\, we’re speaking up\, and we’re not going away. \n Your action item: Join us on the bridge. Bring a sign\, a smile\, and a friend.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-veterans-bridge/
LOCATION:Veteran’s Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260207T143000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260203T153002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T155644Z
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SUMMARY:ICE Out Of Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Showing our support for Minnesota. \nBring Signs.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/ice-about-of-everywhere/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
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SUMMARY:February 2026 Social Hour & Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Monthly Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. \n\nThe Social Hour for February will be hosted by Rickie Kreuzer\, candidate for MI Senate\, Dist. 30! The business meeting begins at 7:00pm following the Social Hour where supper is provided. At the February meeting we will hear from legislative updates from State Representative John Fitzgerald and County Commissioner Lisa Oliver-King – this is a great opportunity to learn what the Dems are Doing! \n\nOur meetings are open to all where we discuss the business of the party\, and organize our community to move Kent County Forward. \n\nSign Up Here\n\nNOTE: Note: Any candidate announcements or mentions of candidates do not constitute an endorsement from KCDP. Per our endorsement policy\, the KCDP is neutral in partisan primary elections.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/february-2026-social-hour-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260213T170000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260203T161247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T161247Z
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SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance- Jupiter Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Plainfield Blue is joining forces with @IndivisibleGreaterGrand Rapids\, @IndivisibleKentCounty\, and @CrestonBlue for a bridge takeover every other week from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on the Jupiter Avenue bridge. \nWe’ll be out there representing Plainfield Township — showing our neighbors that we care about the future of our community and our country. This is a peaceful\, positive action to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind folks that we can stand up to the current government’s harmful agenda. \n Where to park: Please carpool and/or park on Konkle Street.\n When: Every other Friday\, 4:00-5:00 for Winter\n Who: YOU — and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future \nEvery person on that bridge adds to the energy and sends a message: we’re paying attention\, we’re speaking up\, and we’re not going away. \n Your action item: Join us on the bridge. Bring a sign\, a smile\, and a friend.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-jupiter-bridge/
LOCATION:Jupiter Ave Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T143000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260203T153054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T153054Z
UID:3566-1771075800-1771079400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:ICE Out Of Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Come show your support for Minnesota. \nBring signs.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/ice-out-of-everywhere-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T193000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260130T161304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T161304Z
UID:3482-1771264800-1771270200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Progressive Caucus
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at our monthly general meeting! This is a great way to meet other progressives and get plugged into all of our caucus activity. We partially use this time to plan events and go over other caucus business\, and we also update each other on the various organizations and projects each individual caucus member is working on.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/progressive-caucus-2/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T170000
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CREATED:20260209T213442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T213442Z
UID:3629-1771603200-1771606800@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance -Vetran’s Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Plainfield Blue is joining forces with @IndivisibleGreaterGrand Rapids\, @IndivisibleKentCounty\, and @CrestonBlue for a bridge takeover every other week from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on the North Park bridge. \nWe’ll be out there representing Plainfield Township — showing our neighbors that we care about the future of our community and our country. This is a peaceful\, positive action to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind folks that we can stand up to the current government’s harmful agenda. \n Where to park: Please carpool and/or park at the SE corner of the traffic circle.\n When: Every other Friday\, 4:00-5:00 for Winter\n Who: YOU — and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future \nEvery person on that bridge adds to the energy and sends a message: we’re paying attention\, we’re speaking up\, and we’re not going away. \n Your action item: Join us on the bridge. Bring a sign\, a smile\, and a friend.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-vetrans-bridge/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260115T201828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T171240Z
UID:3349-1771675200-1771689600@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Born to Run! Run for Elected Office in Kent County
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about running for office? Do you feel that you can serve your community best as an elected official? Have you already filed for office and need to get up to speed fast? Maybe you’re working on a campaign and need resources. Kent County Dems can help!\n\n\nJoin the Kent County Democratic Party and over 20 experts to find answers to your questions…at one time\, in one place! \n\n\nBorn to Run! Run for Elected Office\n\nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026\nNoon to 4pm\nKent County Democratic Party Office – 301 Fuller Ave . NE\, Grand Rapids\n\n\nFind out everything you need to know\n\nRaising money\nCampaign finance reporting\nCampaign management and training\nCommunication\nHow to present yourself\nHow to run field for winning\nWhat KCDP can do for you\n…and much more!\n\n\nThis is not a sit and listen situation. You will walk into a room full of experts\, sitting at tables ready to meet you and answer your questions. Need more one-on-one time with an expert? We have appointment slots for this the same day! \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/born-to-run-run-for-elected-office-in-kent-county/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T143000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260203T153207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T153207Z
UID:3568-1771680600-1771684200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:ICE Out Of Everywhere!
DESCRIPTION:Come show your support for Minnesota. \nBring your sign!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/ice-out-of-everywhere-3/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260116T192805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T193127Z
UID:3386-1771956000-1771963200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Veteran’s Caucus
DESCRIPTION:  \nKCDP Veterans Caucus Monthly Meeting\nThe KCDP Veterans Caucus brings together veterans\, military-connected individuals\, and allies who want to put their values into action and strengthen our democracy. We focus on civic engagement\, service projects\, and building veteran voices within the Kent County Democratic Party. All are welcome\, no rank required. \nSocial hour begins at 6:00 pm\, with the meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at KCDP.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/3386/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260224T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20251003T184102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T165646Z
UID:2934-1771959600-1771963200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Politics 101: Neighborhood to Nation
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to know how elections are actually won?  This is your chance!  The Kent Dems are excited to host Politics 101: Neighborhood to Nation on Tuesday\, February 24th at 7:00pm. \n\n\nLocal Leadership Matters: Change begins with you – discover the impact one person can have on our community\nHear the Mission of the Kent Dems:  Help move Kent County forward with justice\, inclusion\, and fairness\nTake Action:  Find your place\, connect with your neighbors\, and make real change possible\n\n\nThe 2026 Midterms have already begun!  Mobilizing and Organizing now is Essential \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/politics-101-neighborhood-to-nation-4/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260130T170657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170657Z
UID:3519-1772125200-1772132400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Labor-Educator Caucus
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the monthly meeting of our Labor-Educator Caucus!  This is a place for current or retired Union members to gather in community\, and advocate for Organized Labor. \nSocial begins at 5:00pm\nMeeting begins at 5:30pm
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/labor-educator-caucus-3/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260119T223759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T205330Z
UID:3401-1772127000-1772134200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:2nd Annual LEC Chili SMACKDOWN
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, friendly\, and flavorful evening as we bring together labor members\, local Democrats\, retirees\, and elected officials… not for speeches\, but for connection. \nThis even is about community\, conversation\, and Chili!  Come hear stories from working people\, share your own\, and strengthen the bond between Democrats and Labor in Kent County. \nHow can you participate?\n\nCook: Bring one pot or crockpot (~1 gal) of your best chili and compete for the title of 2026 Chili Smackdown Champion!  Winner receives a custom Carhartt apron and bragging rights. \nJudge:  Taste and vote for your favorites!  Admission is just $5 at the door (addtional donations are always welcome).  All proceeds support Kent County Dems for the vital 2026 elections \nBring your friends\, family\, and your appetite!  We’ll serve up warmth\, good food\, and stronger connections across our community. \nFill out this form if you’d like to Compete!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/2nd-annual-lec-chili-smackdown/
LOCATION:Teamsters Local 406\, 3315 Eastern Ave. SE\, Wyoming\, MI\, 49508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T170000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260209T213600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T213643Z
UID:3631-1772208000-1772211600@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance-Jupiter Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Plainfield Blue is joining forces with @IndivisibleGreaterGrand Rapids\, @IndivisibleKentCounty\, and @CrestonBlue for a bridge takeover every other week from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on the Jupiter Avenue bridge. \nWe’ll be out there representing Plainfield Township — showing our neighbors that we care about the future of our community and our country. This is a peaceful\, positive action to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind folks that we can stand up to the current government’s harmful agenda. \n Where to park: Please carpool and/or park on Konkle Street.\n When: Every other Friday\, 4:00-5:00 for Winter\n Who: YOU — and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future \nEvery person on that bridge adds to the energy and sends a message: we’re paying attention\, we’re speaking up\, and we’re not going away. \n Your action item: Join us on the bridge. Bring a sign\, a smile\, and a friend.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-jupiter-bridge-2/
LOCATION:Jupiter Ave Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20251218T162120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T163114Z
UID:3205-1772272800-1772280000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Kent County February 2026 Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Kent County 2025 County Convention will convene on Saturday\, February 28\, 2026. \nThe purpose of the convention will be to elect members to the state convention committees and consider resolutions to put before the party’s membership.  The Michigan Dems’s State Convention will take place on Sunday\, Aprli 19th – location TBD.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kent-county-convention/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T143000
DTSTAMP:20261025T172159
CREATED:20260203T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T153353Z
UID:3570-1772285400-1772289000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:ICE Out Of Everywhere
DESCRIPTION:Come show your support for Minnesota. \nBring your sign!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/ice-out-of-everywhere-4/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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