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SUMMARY:Democracy Art Show
DESCRIPTION:The LWV Westford\, the Unitarian Church of Littleton\, and the Cultural Councils of both towns have put together an art show titled “Stronger Together: Art for Democracy.” At a time when our country feels deeply divided\, the Art for Democracy contest highlights shared democratic values and civic engagement\, and offers opportunities for connections across communities. Flyer is above and our own Lindsey Tosches is one of the featured artists! \n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 2nd:  Awards and Reception\, 6-8 PM \n\n\n\nSunday\, May 3rd: Gallery Hours\, 1-4:30 PM
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/democracy-art-show/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of Littleton\, 19 Foster St\, Littleton\, Massachusetts\, 01460
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Thoreau's Forests Confront Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Moomaw\, lead author of the Nobel Prize-winning climate report\, explores how forests can tackle climate change. \n\n\n\nDr. William Moomaw\, a lead author of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize – winning climate report\, will explore how forests and other ecosystems help moderate climate change — in combination with new technologies and changes in our behaviors. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will be moderated by Delia Kaye\, Concord’s Natural Resources Director. \n\n\n\nAbout Dr. Moomaw\n\n\n\nWilliam Moomaw is Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at the Fletcher School at Tufts University\, and Distinguished Visiting Scientist at Woodwell Climate Research Center. He received his PhD in Physical Chemistry from MIT. \n\n\n\nAs a member of the chemistry department at Williams College\, he directed the Center for Environmental Studies. He served as a Congressional Science Fellow and worked on the legislation that banned CFCs from spray cans and on the 1976 National Forest Management Act. \n\n\n\nProfessor Moomaw was a five-time lead author of IPCC Reports addressing the science and technological mitigation of climate change\, including the 2007 Report that shared the Nobel Peace Prize. He was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his outstanding contributions to understanding climate change and its global impacts. \n\n\n\n\nReserve a Spot!
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/thoreaus-forests-confront-climate-change/
LOCATION:First Parish Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Poets:  Reimagining America's 1776 Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share the results of the Concord250 Call for Poetry which asked Massachusetts poets to Reimagine America’s 1776 Declaration of Independence.    \n\n\n\nAnnouncing the Winners! \n\n\n\nFirst Place:  \n\n\n\nDeclaration (Revised)  by Penn Rogers\, Concord\, MA \n\n\n\nSecond Place:  \n\n\n\nA Feast for Everyone  by Elizabeth Frank\, Concord\, MA \n\n\n\nThree Highly Commended:  \n\n\n\nThe Declaration of Interdependence  by Jenna Riedl\, Framingham\, MA \n\n\n\nIf we can keep it here by Betsy Devine\, Concord\, MA \n\n\n\nThe Pledge by Sarah Coletti\, Acton\, MA \n\n\n\n You’re Invited!  Celebrate the Poets at a Reading in May\n\n\n\nWe invite the public to join us May 3 from 3:00-4:15 PM at the Concord Library – Goodwin Forum\, 129 Main St\, to hear the winning poets read their poems and share their experience\, followed by a reception with light refreshments. \n\n\n\n Recordings of the winning poets will be available on the West Concord Poetry Phone in May. \n\n\n\n The judges of the Concord250 Call for Poetry were:  Dorrie Karlin\, Maria Madison\, Elizabeth Glenn Mitchell\, Rob Munro.  \n\n\n\nPress inquiries should be sent to: 250PoetryConcord@gmail.com
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/poets-reimagining-americas-1776-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Concord Public Library\, 129 Main St\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742
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SUMMARY:Strategies to de-ICE Citizens Bank
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Homer from the de-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition will talk about the coalitions work in general and specifically the efforts of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization. GBIO is building collective leverage. The strategy: gather pledges from member organizations and individuals to move money out of Citizens Bank\, then meet with Citizens Bank leadership to show them the total amount at stake. \n\n\n\nLearn about what is happening\, hear about the April 23rd protest and what comes next. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/strategies-to-de-ice-citizens-bank/
LOCATION:United Parish in Brookline\, 15 Marion St\, Brookline\, Massachusetts\, 02446
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Bystander Training
DESCRIPTION:This immigration bystander training aims to provide you with tools and strategies to safely and effectively respond when witnessing immigration enforcement. Topics covered will include how to recognize an ICE operation\, clear do’s and don’ts\, safe practices for offering support\, and the use of community hotlines\, mutual aid\, and accompaniment programs. \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/bystander-training-3/
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SUMMARY:Indivisible Fitchburg MA Open Meeting - Protest Music!
DESCRIPTION:Ah\, May! A month for lifting our spirits and looking forward to summer! Please join us for a lovely evening with FSU Professor DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld to learn a little about the history of protest music and maybe we’ll even sing a few as a group! \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nDoors open at 6:15\, meeting begins promptly at 6:30pm. \n\n\n\nParking is available at the post office\, along Main Street\, and at Workers’ Credit Union. \n\n\n\nCan’t wait to see you! \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/indivisible-fitchburg-ma-open-meeting-protest-music/
LOCATION:First Parish Church of Fitchburg\, 923 Main St\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:GAIN New Member VIRTUAL Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:Welcome New GAIN Members! \n\n\n\nJoin our Virtual Onboarding to learn about GAIN\, and ways to get involved. \n\n\n\nLearn about actions\, communications (Signal)\, standouts\, our regional group\, and opportunities to take action. \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nIf you cannot make this time\, please reach out to info@massgain.org to schedule your own 1:1 onboarding.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/gain-new-member-virtual-onboarding/
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Progressive Mass Lobby Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Progressive Mass’ Annual Lobby Day\,  where we will be focused on lobbying for issues like investing in our schools\, protecting our immigrant communities\, strengthening data privacy protections\, taking bold climate action\, and more.  We will meet in Room 428 before leaving in groups to talk to our legislators.   \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/progressive-mass-lobby-day/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, 24 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02133
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
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SUMMARY:What's the Plan
DESCRIPTION:The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest political stories\, answer your questions\, and map out strategies for taking action. \n\n\n\n\nGet Zoom Link\n\n\n\n\nThis is people-powered politics in real time. Questions can be submitted via the Q&A function during the live event. \n\n\n\nReal talk. Real people. Real action. That’s the plan.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/whats-the-plan/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Noncooperation Training 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 2 hour virtual training on civil resistance and noncooperation. We will cover the authoritarian threat\, pillars of support\, stories of noncooperation in these times\, and how noncooperation has been used to defeat authoritarians and fascists. \n\n\n\n\nZoom Link for  4/13\n\n\n\nZoom Link for May/7
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/noncooperation-training-101/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T090000
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SUMMARY:Tech Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Swing Blue Alliance values your commitment to activism. We want to make sure you get the assistance that you need so you can focus on becoming an effective activist. Technology can certainly be a hurdle for many. The Swing Blue Alliance Tech Team is here to help. We will provide one-on-one assistance and answer any questions you may have every Friday from 9 AM to 10 AM.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/tech-office-hours/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T103000
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SUMMARY:Indivisible First Middlesex Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Colin Elliott will speak with us about an effort to create open primaries for state elections. We will also have a letter-writing campaign and other agenda items.  
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/indivisible-first-middlesex-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Townsend Public Library\, 12 Dudley Rd\, Townsend\, Massachusetts\, 01469
CATEGORIES:Action Hours
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SUMMARY:Worcester Indivisible: Open Member Meeting (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join Worcester Indivisible’s Open Member Meeting! \n\n\n\nMembers\, supporters\, and the politically curious can join to come together\, hear what we’re working on\, and have open discussion about what matters most\, locally\, and nationally. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP for updates\n\n\n\n\nHosted by members of our Advisory Board\, each meeting includes: \n\n\n\n✅ Updates on current campaigns and priorities. \n\n\n\n✅ Space to ask questions\, offer feedback\, or raise new ideas. \n\n\n\n✅ Opportunities to connect with others in the movement. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re deeply involved or just looking for a way to stay informed\, you’re welcome here. \n\n\n\nA core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.
URL:https://turnpurple2blue.org/event/worcester-indivisible-open-member-meeting-in-person-2/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Worcester\, 140 Shore Drive\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01605
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