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SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance - Veteran’s Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Rush Hour Resistance\nPlainfield Blue and Creston Blue are joining forces with Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids and Indivisible Kent County for a weekly bridge takeover.\nWe show up across our community to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind our neighbors that we’re paying attention and speaking up.\n📅 When: Every Friday\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Changes each week\n👉 Find this week’s exact bridge + parking details on the Plainfield Blue Facebook page @PlainfieldBlue\n🤝 Who: You and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future\nEvery person who shows up matters. Your presence adds to the energy and sends a message that we are engaged and not going anywhere.\n✨ Your action step: Check the location on our Facebook page\, grab a sign\, and join us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-jupiter-bridge-4/
LOCATION:Jupiter Ave Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T190000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
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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-3/
LOCATION:Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain Street NE\, Grand Rapids
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T203000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Social Hour & Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Monthly Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. \n\nThe Social Hour for April will be hosted by Anthony Pennock\, candidate for MI Senate\, Dist 18! The business meeting begins at 7:00pm following the Social Hour where supper is provided. At the April meeting we will hear from legislative updates from MI Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks and County Commissioner Michelle McCloud – 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/april-2026-social-hour-monthly-meeting/
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:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260407T181203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T181203Z
UID:4236-1775759400-1775764800@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Canvassing Training - Having Better Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Take some of the mystery and uncertainty out of canvassing with this training on how to have better conversations with voters. You’ll be more comfortable at the doors and voters will (hopefully) be more likely to vote for Dems.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/canvassing-training-having-better-conversations/
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:20260410T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260410T173000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260316T214030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T060959Z
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SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance - Jupiter Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Rush Hour Resistance\nPlainfield Blue and Creston Blue are joining forces with Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids and Indivisible Kent County for a weekly bridge takeover.\nWe show up across our community to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind our neighbors that we’re paying attention and speaking up.\n📅 When: Every Friday\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Changes each week\n👉 Find this week’s exact bridge + parking details on the Plainfield Blue Facebook page @PlainfieldBlue\n🤝 Who: You and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future\nEvery person who shows up matters. Your presence adds to the energy and sends a message that we are engaged and not going anywhere.\n✨ Your action step: Check the location on our Facebook page\, grab a sign\, and join us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-veterans-bridge-3/
LOCATION:North Park Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260320T211138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T211138Z
UID:4076-1775901600-1775905200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:NEKD’s Annual Spring MDOT Lot April Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:LET’S CLEAN IT UP!\nSATURDAY APRIL 11\, 10 A.M.\nPlease join us for our annual MDOT Adopt A Highway gatherings (3) at our very own MDOT lot on the East Beltline/Wolverine noxxx\, east side just north of 7 Mile Road). The lot is very small and cleanup usually takes 30 minutes or less. The bigger the crew\, the better the photo op!\n10 a.m. Saturday Dates are:\n* April 11 (April 18 rain date);\n* July 11 (July 18 rain date);\n* Sept. 19 (Sept. 26 rain date).
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/nekds-annual-spring-mdot-lot-april-cleanup/
LOCATION:MDOT lot on the East Beltline/Wolverine\, 6050 Northland Dr NE\, Rockford\, MI\, 49341
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T004113Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n: Join us on Saturday\, April 11th at the GVSU Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids for an evening of good food\, good conversation\, and inspiring speakers as we gear up to take back the majority.\nThe dinner and program will begin at 6:00 pm\, with a VIP reception at 5:00 pm. A card bar will also be available at 5:00 pm. \nTickets can be purchased here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kcdpgala26
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/spring-gala-2026-save-the-date/
LOCATION:GVSU Eberhard Center\, 301 Fulton St W\, Grand Rapids\, MI
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260302T201352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T152809Z
UID:3758-1776279600-1776285000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Monthly Speakers' Series on Voter Protection
DESCRIPTION:Presented by MDP Voter Protection Director\, Thomas Luckett\, this pilot project will mold volunteers to create a specialized corps of eyes and ears on the ground\, through three critical phases. \n  \n\nApril 15: We master pre-election preparation through FOCUS ON VOTE BY MAIL\nMay 20: We demystify the post-election canvass and certification process\, taking into consideration the recent Fulton County\, Georgia raid with a session on PROTECTING THE CANVASS\nJune 17: We tackle solving problems at the polls through POLL CHALLENGER TRAINING\, to get everyone on board for the August primaries\n\nThese hands-on sessions will give you context about threats to our mid-term elections and how we’ll work with the Michigan Dems Voter Protection Team to solve the problems. \nSee link below to register.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/speakers-series-voter-protection-certification/
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:20260417T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T173000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260316T213620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T061112Z
UID:4012-1776443400-1776447000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance - Veteran’s Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Rush Hour Resistance\nPlainfield Blue and Creston Blue are joining forces with Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids and Indivisible Kent County for a weekly bridge takeover.\nWe show up across our community to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind our neighbors that we’re paying attention and speaking up.\n📅 When: Every Friday\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Changes each week\n👉 Find this week’s exact bridge + parking details on the Plainfield Blue Facebook page @PlainfieldBlue\n🤝 Who: You and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future\nEvery person who shows up matters. Your presence adds to the energy and sends a message that we are engaged and not going anywhere.\n✨ Your action step: Check the location on our Facebook page\, grab a sign\, and join us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-jupiter-bridge-5/
LOCATION:Jupiter Ave Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260420T193000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260130T171324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171324Z
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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-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:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260302T214312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T172942Z
UID:3772-1776882600-1776888000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:ACTIVATE! Volunteer Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join our monthly ACTIVATE! Volunteer Fair and find your place in the movement to win big in the midterms.\nMeet team leaders\, candidates\, and caucus members\, learn where your skills can make a difference\, and get connected on the spot.This is your moment to step in\, get involved\, and help build the momentum we need to win.\nWhile securing your perfect spot\, hang out and meet fellow volunteers — refreshments sponsored by our Membership Committee.\nCan’t make it this month? It’s happening again May 27th — Food & Appetizers provided!\n  \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/activate/
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:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260130T170759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170759Z
UID:3523-1776963600-1776970800@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-5/
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:20260423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260413T181059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T181059Z
UID:4293-1776969000-1776974400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Kent County Queer Coalition
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Kent Dems Queer Coalition is a place for the Queer Community and our Allies to come together and get organized! \nNext Meeting: Thursday\, April 23rd @ 6:30pm\nKent Dems HQ \nContact kentdemsqueercaucus@gmail.com to get connected!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kent-county-queer-coalition/
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:20260424T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T173000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260316T214153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T061225Z
UID:4020-1777048200-1777051800@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rush Hour Resistance - Jupiter Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Rush Hour Resistance\nPlainfield Blue and Creston Blue are joining forces with Indivisible Greater Grand Rapids and Indivisible Kent County for a weekly bridge takeover.\nWe show up across our community to make our values visible\, inspire hope\, and remind our neighbors that we’re paying attention and speaking up.\n📅 When: Every Friday\n⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM\n📍 Location: Changes each week\n👉 Find this week’s exact bridge + parking details on the Plainfield Blue Facebook page @PlainfieldBlue\n🤝 Who: You and anyone who believes in protecting democracy\, equality\, and our shared future\nEvery person who shows up matters. Your presence adds to the energy and sends a message that we are engaged and not going anywhere.\n✨ Your action step: Check the location on our Facebook page\, grab a sign\, and join us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rush-hour-resistance-veterans-bridge-4/
LOCATION:North Park Bridge
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260424T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260416T182123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182123Z
UID:4349-1777057200-1777060800@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Canvassing Training
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to know how elections are actually won?  This is your chance!  The Kent Dems are excited to host Canvassing Training on Friday\, April 24th at 7:00pm.  Talking to voters is the #1 way to move the needle — Get outside of your comfort zone and get into the community! \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
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/canvassing-training/
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:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260423T172902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T180120Z
UID:4416-1777114800-1777118400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Building Community: KCQC Supports Bettie's Pages
DESCRIPTION:Kent County Queer Coalition is working to build community in a grass-roots way. We are gathering Saturday to go to Bettie’s Pages in Lowell to support a small Queer business with our time and money! Join us! Friends\, fellowship\, and a few new books await!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/building-community-kcqc-supports-betties-pages/
LOCATION:Bettie’s Pages\, 11635 Fulton St E #5000\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260130T165445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T165556Z
UID:3500-1777399200-1777406400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Veteran's Caucus
DESCRIPTION:KCDP 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/veterans-caucus-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:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260428T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260413T184336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T185712Z
UID:4300-1777399200-1777406400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:North East Kent Dems - April Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for good food\, pleasant people\, and a free county.  No agenda\, just enjoying time with our neighbors and community.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/north-east-kent-dems-april-social/
LOCATION:Jose’s Restaurant\, 31 N. Main Street NE\, Cedar Springs
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20261025T152221
CREATED:20260416T182220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182220Z
UID:4353-1777575600-1777579200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Canvassing Training
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to know how elections are actually won?  This is your chance!  The Kent Dems are excited to host Canvassing Training on Thursday\, April 30th at 7:00pm.  Talking to voters is the #1 way to move the needle — Get outside of your comfort zone and get into the community! \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
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/canvassing-training-2/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kent Dems Event
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