Grassroots Central Mass

Progressive Mass Trivia Night 2022
2022-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Who’s ready to play?! Progressive Mass is looking forward to some time to unwind and enjoy the company of fellow advocates and allies after another busy election cycle.
Join us for a night of trivia and show off your knowledge of MA pop culture and politics while competing for fun prizes!
Use this link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/pmtrivia2022 to sign up. Cost is variable.

MA Progressive Action Organizing Committee Conference
2022-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Worcester State Univ May Building, 280 May St, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
The theme of the conference is “Facing our Challenges in Dangerous Times” and you can attend virtually or in person at Worcester State University.
There is a great lineup of speakers! The conference is sponsored by the Massachusetts Progressive Action Organizing Committee, whose constituent groups are Massachusetts Peace Action; Our Revolution Massachusetts; Progressive Massachusetts; Progressive Democrats of America; North American Indian Center of Boston; and Incorruptible Mass.
Use this link to sign up: https://secure.everyaction.com/tIKS5O-iMEGQWSWBlcxF9Q2
There are tiered admission costs.

Standout to Boycott Chase Bank in Worcester
2022-11-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Chase Bank, 81 Gold Star Blvd, Worcester, MA, 01606, United States
We are asking the community to boycott Chase Bank, whose parent company JP Morgan Chase is the largest financier of fossil fuel projects — a major cause of the pollution that drives climate change. We are encouraging people to patronize local banks and credit unions instead.
Come join us! You don’t have to bring a sign — we have plenty.
This standout is sponsored by 350 Central Mass (https://www.350centralmass.org/about_us).

Election Day
2022-11-08 07:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Find your polling place: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVoteMA/WhereDoIVote
Polling places are open from 7 am to 8 pm.
Early voting for the November 8, 2022 State Election will be held October 22 – November 4.

Standout for Paul DePalo
2022-11-06 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Panera Bread, 21 New Boston Rd, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Paul DePalo is running for re-election for the Governor’s Council from District 7. Help support his candidacy by holding signs and distributing door hangers. Meet at Panera Bread in Sturbridge.

Celebrate Repatriation of Native American Artifacts
2022-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Ruggles Lane Elementary School, 105 Ruggles Lane, Barre, MA, 01005, United States
Join the Barre Museum and Native American representatives as they celebrate the return of native artifacts to the Lakota and Plains Tribes.

Standout for Progressive Values
2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | West Brookfield Common, 12 E Main St, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Join fellow activists to provide visibility for candidates and November ballot questions.

Standout for Paul DePalo
2022-10-30 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Southbridge Town Common, 41 Elm Street, Southbridge, MA, 01550, United States
Paul DePalo is running for re-election for the Governor’s Council from District 7. Help support his candidacy by holding signs and distributing door hangers.

Standout Protesting Chase Bank
2022-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Chase Bank, 81 Gold Star Blvd, Worcester, MA, 01606, United States
Join fellow environmentalists to protest the funding of oil and gas development by Chase Bank. Signs are available for you to hold, and all are welcome. This is a peaceful demonstration.

Women's Wave in Worcester
2022-10-08 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Worcester City Hall, 455 Main Street, Worcester, 01608, United States
Join us on Saturday, October 8th for a national day of action to help us send the message: Women demand our rights.
Women all around the country are uniting for a fall of reckoning. We will not sit back and accept the attacks on our families, future, and our freedom.
And since October 8th marks 30 days until Election Day, we’re more fired up than ever to elect more women and pro-choice candidates around the country — we’re ready for the Women’s Wave!
For more information and to sign up, go to https://action.womensmarch.com/events/worcester-s-women-s-wave

Standout With Brookfields Fight Fear
2022-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | West Brookfield Common, 12 E Main St, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Join fellow citizens to advocate for progressive values! Come to the West Brookfield Common on Saturday, October 8, from 10 am to 12 noon, to celebrate the Women’s Wave.

Small Town Pride 2022
2022-06-25 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | West Brookfield Common, 12 E Main St, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
We Are Here! Small Town Central Mass deserves to be Out and Proud too, so come and join us in celebration and liberation on June 25th, 2022! Small Town Pride is back again right in your backyard!
Come see:
– Live performers! From drag performers to local musicians and dance groups.
– Vendors from the community and beyond. See what local queer businesses and organizations have to offer!
– FOOD!!! Announcement on food to come soon!! Stay Tuned!
For more information and announcements, follow @RuralJusitceNetwork on FB, Twitter, and Instagram

Bridges Over Walls Pride Week Gala
2022-06-24 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Ye Olde Tavern, 7 E Main St, West Brookfield, 01585, United States
It’s all about fun on this occasion. Dress to the nines or, if you don’t, at least wear your dancing shoes! Come out and celebrate who you are! Bring your appetite for the full buffet and then some!
Purchase tickets by check or cash at the Tavern in West Brookfield. You may also email Brookfieldsfightfear@gmail.com to reserve, where you may be directed to pay by Venmo to obtain your tickets.
$35 per person.

Bridges Over Walls Reception
2022-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Art and Frame, 10 East Main Street, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Sponsored by Brookfields Fight Fear

Bridges Over Walls Pride Week Presentation: ABCs of LGBTQIA+
2022-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | First Congregational Church, 36 North Main Street, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Presented by Tanya Neslusan, Executive Director of MassEquality! If you want to be an ally or simply learn more about our LGBTQIA+ Community for your own personal growth then this is an absolute must-see! Come! Learn! Shop! Support! Sponsored by Brookfields Fight Fear.

Bridges Over Walls Pride Week Craft and Book Fair
2022-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | First Congregational Church, 36 North Main Street, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Support our LGBTQIA+ and local crafters and get more out of it than just a great feeling! Support our friends, further your knowledge, AND come away with something special!! Sponsored by Brookfields Fight Fear.

Juneteenth Celebration at OSV
2022-06-20 09:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Old Sturbridge Village, 29 Stallion Hill Road, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
On June 20, 2022, we will commemorate and explore the history, resilience, and culture of Black people in America. We encourage visitors to consider the historical and present-day significance of Juneteenth through interactions with guest speakers and performers as well as Old Sturbridge Village’s costumed educators. Engage in discussions and ask yourself “what can I do to further educate myself?” about the past and how it informs the present day. We will also welcome several special guests!

Barre Town Meeting
2022-06-14 18:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Ruggles Lane Elementary School, 105 Ruggles Lane, Barre, MA, 01005, United States
A resolution in support of changing the flag and seal of Massachusetts will appear on the annual town meeting warrant in Barre. Please vote in favor of this article! More information is available at changethemassflag.com

Athol Town Meeting
2022-06-13 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Athol Memorial Building, 584 Main Street, Athol, MA, 01331, United States
A resolution in support of changing the flag and seal of Massachusetts will appear on the annual town meeting warrant (Article 32). Please vote in favor of this article! More information is available at changethemassflag.com

Trees Are Treasures
2022-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Wells State Park, 159 Walker Pond Rd, Sturbridge, MA, 01566, United States
Join Us for an Arbor Day and Earth Day celebration on April 23rd at Wells State Park. Family-friendly events feature trail walks with stations explaining habitats along the way, environmental book giveaways along with the free tree seedlings, and fun activities for all ages.
The Lady of the Wetland and the Stone Wall Story will make an easy trail walk memorable. The Stone Wall Story actually begins in the Ice Age and runs through the Napoleonic Wars in Europe to the woodlands we enjoy in New England today. Also planned are a children’s activity station and one demonstrating the need for and value of forest preservation

Moving Toward Net Zero in Your Home
2022-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Join a Zoom presentation by Web Golomb, “The Energy Geek” based in New Hampshire.
Your sustainable home can be both an economic and life-giving investment with huge potential upsides. Question-and-Answer time will be included in this presentation. Email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to reserve your place in this webinar.

Teaching the Critical History of Race in America
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Worcester’s Center for Non-Violent Solutions is sponsoring a presentation by Michael Lawrence-Riddell and Bayeté Ross Smith. Teachers are especially welcome. Sign up for the Zoom webinar here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZModOyspz4rGdNX1Tm0WFGDBTzvviAr6P3t

Join the Vigil for Democracy
2022-01-06 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Brookfield Common, Brookfield, MA, 01506, United States
Grassroots Central Mass is joining with like-minded citizens all across our nation. By participating in this vigil on the Brookfield Common, we will demonstrate that we will continue to resist the forces that led to the insurrection a year ago. We will urge our elected leaders to pass legislation to protect our country from anti-democratic forces.
Meet by the cupola on the Brookfield Common at 5:30. We encourage participants to wear bright orange or yellow for visibility near traffic.
We will have candles and sand in paper bags for lanterns, candles in cups to hold safely, and a solar light to illuminate a large sign.

"Once You Know" film and discussion
2021-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
The WTR (Work That Reconnects) Network has been collaborating with the French film maker Emmanuel Cappellin, whose film “Once You Know” features four scientists in their respective journeys of facing the seriousness of the climate reality that we are in.
As a bonus event, WTR Network will make the film accessible one more time and hold a live zoom event with Susanne C. Moser on Saturday, December 4, 12pm EST – to allow people in Europe/Africa and all US timezones to be able to see it.
You can find out more and – if interested – register here: https://workthatreconnects.org/event/once-you-know-bonus-event-with-susanne-moser/ for the post-viewing event. You will receive a link to view the film 72 hours in advance.

GCM Leadership Group Mtg.
2021-12-04 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual via Zoom
Planning future actions, receiving committee reports and discussing issues of interest to the organization.

Stand Out for Native Americans
2021-11-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | North Brookfield Center, 144 N Main Street, North Brookfield, MA, 01535, United States
The North Brookfield Public Schools should not use the Indian Chiefs as a mascot. It genuinely offends many members of the community. Please come and join Eric and Karen in front of the town library and support this effort to retire the use of Native Americans as mascots and support the indigenous community as a whole. There will be posters and much literature on this issue to hand out.

GCM Climate Committee Mtg.
2021-11-23 17:00 - 18:30 (Asia/Karachi) | Virtual via Zoom
Planning library book donations and future action on plastics reduction

Safe Communities Act Town Hall
2021-11-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | MA
We’re 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic and 9 months into a new federal administration and the passage of the Massachusetts Safe Communities Act ( S.1579 and H.2418) is more important than ever. Ending police and court involvement in deportations remains an urgent public health and public safety priority in Massachusetts. Join us for a virtual town hall to hear from immigrant workers, immigrant survivors of domestic violence, and advocates about why the passage of the Safe Communities Act is essential and what you can do to take action. Sign up at https://actionnetwork.org/events/safe-communities-act-town-hall?source=direct_link&.
