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SUMMARY:20 Dials or 20 Minutes a Day Challenge for Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Election Day is approaching\, help us make sure that people mail in their ballots or vote in person on April 1st! \nJoin us in making 20 calls or calling for 20 minutes of calls to elect Judge Susan Crawford every day between now and Election Day\, April 1st. We suggest making calls from 10 am – 8 pm ET/7am-5pm PT of whatever locality you are calling into.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/20-dials-or-20-minutes-a-day-challenge-for-wisconsin/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250401T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
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SUMMARY:Text Arcade
DESCRIPTION:You need to buy a $25 ticket to attend this text arcade – and tickets are limited to 35 people per text bank. (That includes 1400 texts.) To guarantee yourself a spot\, please buy your ticket here as soon as possible:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ft6arcade25# \n\n\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve bought your ticket\, as the event approaches\, you will be sent a Zoom link. \n\nAnd now\, the event description: \nThe problem? Field Team 6 has contact information for hundreds of thousands of unregistered\, likely Democrats – FAR more than we can afford to text. Yet texting is an incredibly effective outreach tool. And there is always huge volunteer demand for texting. So the only obstacle is funding. \nThe solution? Text Arcades. \nA Text Arcade is a super-fast text bank that costs $25 a ticket and gets you 1400 texts to send. And here’s why that’s a game-changer… 100% of your ticket price goes to funding this textbank. In fact\, we’re subsidizing the costs of texting to keep the ticket price reasonable\, so shout-outs (shouts-out?) to our other donors who are helping defray costs as well! Text Arcades will allow us to reach far more people and register far more Democrats. And we cap attendance to make sure everyone has enough texts to send – so get your ticket before it sells out! \nThis fight for freedom is no game\, but thanks for playing! \nNOTE – STATES VARY WEEK TO WEEK! TARGET STATES NOW: Wisconsin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/text-arcade/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T154109Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Phone Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan LCV to protect our clean energy future from extreme politicians backed by big oil and fossil fuel interests. This is your opportunity to hold our leaders accountable! \nWe will be calling voters in targeted districts and asking them to act by leaving a voicemail with their lawmaker\, and with your help\, we will have a huge impact!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/climate-action-phone-bank/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T000304Z
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SUMMARY:Community Town Hall with MI Rep. Grant and US Rep. Scholten
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, April 3rd MI Rep. Kristian Grant is inviting elected officials at all levels to join me for a town hall. A lot is happening and we want to you to know that your voice matters.\n\nJoin her\, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten\, and your Grand Rapids City Commissioners for a town hall where we can collectively discuss community concerns and issues and how we can address them together on the city\, state\, and federal levels!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/community-town-hall-with-mi-rep-grant-and-us-rep-scholten/
LOCATION:Ottawa Hills High School\, 2055 Rosewood Ave SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49506
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T190000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250322T154008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T155938Z
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SUMMARY:How to Fight for the Department of Education w/ Sharon McMahon
DESCRIPTION:We hear about the Department of Education all the time — but do we really understand all that it does? The Republicans want to eliminate it – this isn’t a hypothetical situation! It’s a serious threat to the future of education in our country and the power to stop it starts with us. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Sharon McMahon — America’s favorite government teacher and the voice behind @SharonSaysSo — as she breaks down what the Department of Education really does\, why it matters to every student\, parent\, and community\, and what’s at stake if it’s shut down. We will also hear from fired federal workers who will share an insider’s perspective on why the department and their work was vital for our schools. Let’s come together\, get informed\, and take action. Our schools\, our kids\, and our communities are counting on us.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/how-to-fight-for-the-department-of-education-w-sharon-mcmahon/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T180000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250330T195538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T195538Z
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SUMMARY:Indivisible Bridge Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Hall Street over US 131.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/indivisible-bridge-takeover/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250325T151651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T151651Z
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SUMMARY:Reverse\, Reclaim\, Remove
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/reverse-reclaim-remove/
LOCATION:Michigan State Capital\, 100 N Capitol Ave\, Lansing\, MI\, 48933
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250325T104814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T155718Z
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SUMMARY:Hands Off
DESCRIPTION:Who is ready to come join us for another Grand Rapids and West Michigan community event?? Inclusive of ALL humans who are hoping for a better future and for the Republican Regime to get their Hands OFF our democracy!!\nWe will rally. We will chant. WE WILL MARCH.\nAmericans are fed up with the Republican power grab and want an end to the lawless raiding of our government. “Hands off!” is a simple rallying cry against an administration that’s dangerously overreaching and throwing our democracy\, our economy\, and for many — our private lives — into chaos.\nHands off our Medicaid.Hands off our Social Security.Hands off our public lands.Hands off our jobs.Hands off public education.Hands off veterans’ benefits.Hands off our undocumented neighbors.Hands off our trans siblings.Hands of Ukraine aid.Hands off our diversity programs.Hands off Canada\, ffs.Hands off our reproductive rights.Hands off our democracy.Hands off _____. \nClick Here for more information
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/hands-off/
LOCATION:Rosa Parks Circle\, 135 Monroe Center Street Northwest\, Grand Rapids\, MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250311T130643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T144441Z
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SUMMARY:Trans Day Of Visibilty Rally
DESCRIPTION:Trans Day Of Visibility Rally! Come together to support each other and celebrate trans folks. This is a peaceful gathering to voice your thoughts\, sing a song or recite a poem. Participates need to stay on the sidewalks \, out of the road and move for pedestrians. Please refrain from any negative response to feedback. We encourage smiles and waves in response. We have the signs \, just need hands to hold them.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/trans-day-of-visibilty-rally/
LOCATION:Monument Park Grand Rapids\, 3 Fulton St E\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250406T144926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T144926Z
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SUMMARY:Mayor Monday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, April 21st at Alger Middle School’s cafeteria (921 Alger St SE) for another Mayor’s Monday! This month’s theme is housing\, and this week is located in the 3rd Ward.  \n \nJoin Mayor David LaGrand and Grand Rapidians with expertise to discuss your lived experiences\, ideas\, challenges\, and dreams for our City.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/mayor-monday-3/
LOCATION:Alger Middle School\, 921 Alger Street SE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250321T193800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T193800Z
UID:1538-1744135200-1744140600@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Text Arcade
DESCRIPTION:You need to buy a $25 ticket to attend this text arcade – and tickets are limited to 35 people per text bank. (That includes 1400 texts.) To guarantee yourself a spot\, please buy your ticket here as soon as possible:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ft6arcade25# \nOnce you’ve bought your ticket\, as the event approaches\, you will be sent a Zoom link. \n\nAnd now\, the event description: \nThe problem? Field Team 6 has contact information for hundreds of thousands of unregistered\, likely Democrats – FAR more than we can afford to text. Yet texting is an incredibly effective outreach tool. And there is always huge volunteer demand for texting. So the only obstacle is funding. \nThe solution? Text Arcades. \nA Text Arcade is a super-fast text bank that costs $25 a ticket and gets you 1400 texts to send. And here’s why that’s a game-changer… 100% of your ticket price goes to funding this textbank. In fact\, we’re subsidizing the costs of texting to keep the ticket price reasonable\, so shout-outs (shouts-out?) to our other donors who are helping defray costs as well! Text Arcades will allow us to reach far more people and register far more Democrats. And we cap attendance to make sure everyone has enough texts to send – so get your ticket before it sells out! \nThis fight for freedom is no game\, but thanks for playing! \nNOTE – STATES VARY WEEK TO WEEK! TARGET STATES NOW: Wisconsin
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/text-arcade-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250406T133426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T133426Z
UID:1690-1744140600-1744144200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:How to Amplify Your Message in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Want to be sure your issues and concerns are heard in your community? Whether your group’s fighting for change\, rallying for a cause\, or just wants to make sure the community knows you exist\, you need to grab attention. Join RWB and Zinn Education Project for an interactive and informative discussion on how to plan events and days of action that create a buzz\, spark action\, and are impossible to ignore.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/how-to-amplify-your-message-in-your-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250305T185842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T175742Z
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SUMMARY:Kent Dems April 2025 Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Monthly Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. \nOur April Social Hour begins at 6:00pm and this month will be hosted by Aghogho Edevbie\, candidate for Michigan’s Secretary of State! The business meeting begins at 7:00pm following the Social Hour. Our meetings are open to all where we discuss the business of the party\, and organize our community to move Kent County Forward! \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. \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/kent-dems-april-2025-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250324T161608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T161608Z
UID:1579-1744243200-1744502399@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:2025 Rural Summit — The Great Rural Revival
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s third annual Rural Summit is The Great Rural Revival\, and its purpose is to unify and bring new direction to rural Democrats from all over Michigan\, to remind every Democrat what the recent election so powerfully demonstrated\, that elections have consequences\, that we cannot cede a single rural county or vote in our fight to save democracy\, that Democratic political leaders on the ground at the county level are the change makers and that becoming a Candidate and or a supporting advocate for every office from Precinct Delegate to state office is the path to winning back Michigan in the upcoming and future elections. This Summit will focus on the fact that everyone has an issue and needs that are important to them and that need to be heard\, that legislative action is important\, as is the environment and the education of our children. All these needs and concerns will be addressed at this Summit. Attendees will engage in dynamic work sessions designed to provide the tools for every candidate’s successful race\, to ensure no Republican runs unopposed for any local or state office\, to encourage active participation by elected officials in sessions\, and to encourage the exchange of ideas between legislators\, Union leaders and rural Democrats. This Summit will be this and so much more. I encourage you to attend this year’s Rural Summit and look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/2025-rural-summit-the-great-rural-revival/
LOCATION:Kewadin Hotel\, Sault Ste. Marie\, Michigan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250406T133703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T133703Z
UID:1692-1744313400-1744317000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Government 101: Checks & Balances & Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Have you forgotten everything you learned (or maybe never learned) in high school civics? Does government jargon just sound like a foreign language? Not anymore! Join us for the RWB Civics Salon series and let’s break down the basics of government in a fun and informative way!! In this first session\, we’re diving into what makes our government run including checks and balances and the rule of law\, aka\, why the government is (supposed to be) like a well-organized group project instead of total chaos. Let’s demystify this whole “government” thing together and make civics make sense!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/government-101-checks-balances-beyond/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250411T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250411T180000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250404T114419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T114419Z
UID:1677-1744389000-1744394400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Indivisible Bridge Takeover
DESCRIPTION:Pearl Street bridge over the river near the Public Museum.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/indivisible-bridge-takeover-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250406T132738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T132738Z
UID:1686-1744452000-1744459200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Stop The Save Act
DESCRIPTION:Anti-voter lawmakers in the US House or Representatives have introduced legislation to restrict the ability of eligible American citizens to register to vote by introducing oppressive new identification requirements. \nThe federal SAVE Act (H.R. 22) would require documentary proof of citizenship\, creating chaos in our elections while blocking eligible voters from voting. \nMillions of Michiganders voted to make voter registration and elections more accessible for eligible Michigan citizens in 2018 and 2022. We can not allow Washington D.C. politics and intentional election fearmongering to take over our state’s elections and disenfranchise Michigan voters. \nCome to Representative Hillary Scholten’s district office in Grand Rapids and rally to urge them to vote NO on the SAVE Act!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/stop-the-save-act/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250228T041658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T142115Z
UID:1327-1744549200-1744556400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Precinct Captain Training
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to help organize and strengthen your local neighborhood? Precinct Captains are currently working to build and mobilize their communities ahead of the next election. Through the Kent County Democratic Party (KCDP)\, these volunteers participate in monthly sessions designed to provide them with the skills and tools they need to be effective grassroots organizers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of this effort\, reach out to KCDP and learn how you can become a Precinct Captain in your area. \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/precinct-captain-training-2/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250409T180058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T180058Z
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SUMMARY:Resistance Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin a coalition of Michigan organizations and leaders who are fighting back to save our democracy and protect our families. Our first Resistance Summit in February had more than 2000 people register to take part. Many joined local organizations\, and those groups have subsequently organized 150 protests\, rallies\, town halls\, and more. \nWe’re going to lay out a strategy to take on Trump & Musk\, and provide top-notch training for organizers and activists. We will also provide a free tool you can use to organize your friends and neighbors via text messaging. \nTraining topics include:\n– Getting the media to cover your event;\n– Winning messages to use in the press;\n– Mobilizing your own friends & family through text message organizing;\n– 1:1 relationship building organizing;\n– Telling your personal story for power;\n– Tactics to resist authoritarianism;\n– Building the foundation of a strong local organization;\n– Understanding the “Dictator’s Playbook”. \n  \nCo-Sponsored by: Michigan United\, Reproductive Freedom for All – Michigan\, End Gun Violence Michigan – Action\, 482Forward\, Statewide Indivisible Michigan\, Michigan Sierra Club\, Clean Water Action – Michigan\, Michigan Association of Retired Americans\, Michigan Senior Caucus & More!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/resistance-summit/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250406T144642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T144642Z
UID:1697-1744651800-1744657200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Mayor Monday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us Monday\, April 14th at the Downtown GR Public Library (111 Library St NE) for another Mayor’s Monday! This month’s theme is housing\, and this week is located in the 2nd Ward.  \n \nParking is validated in the library’s lot!  \n \nJoin Mayor David LaGrand and Grand Rapidians with expertise to discuss your lived experiences\, ideas\, challenges\, and dreams for our City.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/mayor-monday-2/
LOCATION:Grand Rapids Public Library-Main Branch\, 111 Library St NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250407T194221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T194221Z
UID:1709-1744657200-1744662600@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:The Reality of Project 2025
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Red Wine & Blue know that when you are wondering anything about the current state of society – from how tariffs have impacted the U.S. in the past to how we’ve been able to crush attempts to take away our freedoms before – Heather Cox Richardson is your go-to! \n  \nShe’s so influential in the 2025 political conversation that she has 3 million followers on Facebook – and Meta has evidently tried to censor her more than once recently. \n  \nAnd Rep. Crockett is the superstar Congresswoman from Texas who is not afraid to tell the truth about how our rights and families’ wellbeing are being tromped on by the Trump administration. \n  \nWhen Trump tried to deny any connection to Project 2025\, Rep. Crockett pointed out that Trump’s administration is mentioned over 300 times in the plan. As Republicans in Congress defend Elon Musk for acting in the name of “efficiency\,” Rep. Crockett has been speaking out about the impacts of DOGE cuts on their constituents – from children to seniors to veterans. \n  \nOn Monday\, we’re going to talk about the extent to which Project 2025 has found its way into the Trump administration’s policies\, and we’re going to release a brand new way for you to spread the word about this extremist government plan. \n  \nHeather Cox Richardson and Rep. Jasmine Crockett are some of the most sought after guests in our community – and they chose to come talk to Red Wine & Blue! It’s just a sign of how influential your voice is – and we want to make sure you have the tools to use it.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/the-reality-of-project-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250321T194007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T194007Z
UID:1540-1744740000-1744745400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Text Arcade
DESCRIPTION:*NOTE: Do NOT sign up here! You need to buy a $25 ticket to attend this text arcade – and tickets are limited to 35 people per text bank. (That includes 1400 texts.) To guarantee yourself a spot\, please buy your ticket here as soon as possible:https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ft6arcade25# \nOnce you’ve bought your ticket\, as the event approaches\, you will be sent a Zoom link. \n\nAnd now\, the event description: \nThe problem? Field Team 6 has contact information for hundreds of thousands of unregistered\, likely Democrats – FAR more than we can afford to text. Yet texting is an incredibly effective outreach tool. And there is always huge volunteer demand for texting. So the only obstacle is funding. \nThe solution? Text Arcades. \nA Text Arcade is a super-fast text bank that costs $25 a ticket and gets you 1400 texts to send. And here’s why that’s a game-changer… 100% of your ticket price goes to funding this textbank. In fact\, we’re subsidizing the costs of texting to keep the ticket price reasonable\, so shout-outs (shouts-out?) to our other donors who are helping defray costs as well! Text Arcades will allow us to reach far more people and register far more Democrats. And we cap attendance to make sure everyone has enough texts to send – so get your ticket before it sells out! \nThis fight for freedom is no game\, but thanks for playing! \nNOTE – STATES VARY WEEK TO WEEK! TARGET STATES NOW: Wisconsin
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/text-arcade-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250320T232937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T232937Z
UID:1511-1744830000-1744835400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Do Something NOW...Ask Me How: Book Challenges in Public Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Our new Speaker Series is back for it’s 2nd edition: Banned Books! \nDO SOMETHING NOW… Ask Me How is an ACTION-oriented speakers’ series sponsored by Kent Dems with the goal of informing and enlisting the aid of attendees who are concerned about our country and asking what they can do NOW to help pull extremes back toward the center.  \nAttendees will leave knowing 3-5 things they can do to help NOW! \n\nThe April 16 session is entitled\, “Book Challenges in Public Libraries – What To Do” presented by Lance Werner\, Executive Director\, Kent District Libraries. Mr. Werner will share background on the topic and present a call to action and explain what people can do for positive impact. \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/do-something-now-ask-me-how-book-challenges-in-public-libraries/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250328T155413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T160401Z
UID:1617-1744909200-1744921800@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Climate Action Phone Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join Michigan LCV to protect our clean energy future from extremist conservative politicians backed by big oil and fossil fuel interests. This is your opportunity to hold our leaders accountable! \nWe will be calling voters in targeted districts and asking them to act by leaving a voicemail with their lawmaker\, and with your help\, we will have a huge impact!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/climate-action-phone-bank-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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UID:1688-1744912800-1744916400@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Rep Scholten Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:In person town-hall in Grandville. Register for exact location.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/rep-scholten-town-hall/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T193000
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CREATED:20250406T132521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T132521Z
UID:1683-1744912800-1744918200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Communities Not Cages
DESCRIPTION:Vigils and Rally to resist GEO Group’s new detention Center in Baldwin.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/communities-not-cages/
LOCATION:ICE Field Office\, 517 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250317T180513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T162416Z
UID:1479-1744912800-1744920000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Drinking Liberally!
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly GR meetup!\nJoin us on the third Thursday of each month\, at 6:00pm at THE MEANWHILE!\n\nConnect with our inclusive group\, celebrating all “flavors” of the political left\, paired with great brews and even greater conversation! You’ll find many folks you know and some new ones you’ll become fast friends with.\n\nBe sure to RSVP with host Lucas Leverett at lucas@lucasleverett.com and we’ll see you there!\n\nAbout Drinking Liberally:\nSince 2003\, Drinking Liberally chapters have provided liberals across the country a way to blend their social and political lives\, make friends\, dream and scheme\, get more involved locally\, and have fun along the way.\nWe believe that our political identity should be part of our regular lives. We take our politics where we gather\, socialize\, learn\, love\, and live. We create easy entryways into progressive political involvement\, where you can find a community that shares your values.
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/drinking-liberally/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250326T190826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T190826Z
UID:1594-1744916400-1744920000@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Protect Marriage Equality
DESCRIPTION:Join the Kent Dems for an organizational meeting to discuss implementing a constitutional amendment petition to modify the Michigan Constitution to protect Marriage Equality \nSign Up Here!
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/protect-marriage-equality/
LOCATION:Kent Dem Headquarters\, 301 Fuller Ave. NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250404T114526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T114526Z
UID:1679-1744993800-1744999200@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Indivisible Bridge Takeover
DESCRIPTION:54th Street over US 131
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/indivisible-bridge-takeover-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T130000
DTSTAMP:20260729T073845
CREATED:20250415T191436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T112604Z
UID:1729-1745056800-1745067600@kentdems.com
SUMMARY:Picket & Clean Up!
DESCRIPTION:10 am – Picket \n11:00am to 1:00 pm – Clean Up
URL:https://kentdems.com/event/picket-clean-up/
LOCATION:Clemente Park\, 546 Ramsey Street SW\, Grand Rapids
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