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Action calendar
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These events have been compiled from publicly available information on social media, newspapers, newsletters and other sources. To submit an event or a correction, email Leslie DuPree.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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NEW! Now listing meetings and fundraisers. Submissions welcome.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Monday, April 13
Sign-holding anti-Trump demonstration, 4:15-5:45 p.m., corner of Kimberly Road and Middle Road, Bettendorf.
Tuesday, April 14
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Indivisible QC, 6 p.m., 1152 15th Ave., East Moline, every Tuesday. (Handicapped accessible.) Visitors and new members welcome.
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Thursday, April 16
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Resistors Unite, 5:30 p.m., Grumpy‘s Saloon, 2120 East 11th St., Davenport. Group meets every second Thursday of the month. Get on their email list by contacting Lizmcd1991@gmail.com.
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Saturday, April 18
Resistance Rally and Gathering, 1:30 p.m., Singing Bird Nature Center, 4429 15th St, Rock Island. Nefesh invites organizations to join for a day of connection, solidarity, and shared purpose. Groups may set up tables, share food, exchange experiences, and introduce people to their goals. Attendees are asked to bring donations for The Third Place clothing, hygiene items, food, and other essentials as well as toys for children.
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Thursday, April 23
Singing for Resistance, 6:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1620 1st Street West, Milan. Learn protest songs that can be used in actions.
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Saturday, April 25
Protest the War, the Chaos and the Insanity of the Trump Regime, 1-2:30 p.m., corner of South State Street and South Oakwood, Geneseo.
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People’s Candidate Forum with U.S. Senate candidate Zach Wahls and Congressional candidate Travis Terrell, 1:30-3 p.m., Davenport Library, 6000 Eastern Ave. Sponsored by Food & Water Action and Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement. Discussion of water, health care and education in Iowa and audience Q&A. RSVP requested.
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National Faith + Climate Forum, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2136 North Brady St., Davenport. Coffee and networking at 10 a.m. (National livestream from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) The theme is “The Future We Choose: Faith in Action for a Thriving Tomorrow.” Bring a sack lunch. Register; select the “Attend in person at a designated host location” ticket type, then select your specific location. Free.
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Tuesday, April 28
Workers Memorial Day Service, noon, USW Local 105 Union Hall, 880 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf. This is a national observance to remember workers who have been injured or died on the job. IBEW 1375 and Davenport Arconic Leadership Team are also sponsored. Lunch will be served after the service.
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Sign-holding anti-Trump demonstration, 4:15-5:45 p.m., corner of Jersey Ridge Road and 53rd Street, Davenport.
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June 13
Derrick Johnson, the president and CEO of the national NAACP, will speak at the annual Freedom Fund Banquet hosted by the NAACP Rock Island County Branch, at Bally's Quad Cities Casino & Hotel, 777 Bally Blvd, Rock Island. A reception will be held at 5 p.m. Johnson will speak at 6 p.m. Those interested in attending should email or call Thanolia Hudson, banquet chair, at 815-822-2686, or Bonnie Ballard, president, at 309-787-5559.
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Ongoing
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Indivisible QC, 6 p.m., 1152 15th Ave., East Moline, every Tuesday. (Handicapped accessible.) Visitors and new members welcome.
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Resistors Unite, 5:30 p.m., Grumpy‘s Saloon, 2120 East 11th St., Davenport. Group meets every second Thursday of the month. Get on their email list by contacting Lizmcd1991@gmail.com.
Racial Equality / Honk for Action rally from noon-12:30 p.m. every Saturday at the Slumberland/Party City corner, John Deere Road and 16th St. Moline. (across from SouthPark Mall). Canceled only in case of severe weather. (Hosted by Progressive Action)
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