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.

Teaching the Critical History of Race in America
2022-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | 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

Moving Toward Net Zero in Your Home
2022-04-22 19:00 - 20:30 | 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.

Trees Are Treasures
2022-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 | 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

Athol Town Meeting
2022-06-13 19:00 - 23:00 | 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

Barre Town Meeting
2022-06-14 18:30 - 22:30 | 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

Juneteenth Celebration at OSV
2022-06-20 09:30 - 17:00 | 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!

Bridges Over Walls Pride Week Craft and Book Fair
2022-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Bridges Over Walls Pride Week Presentation: ABCs of LGBTQIA+
2022-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 Reception
2022-06-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Art and Frame, 10 East Main Street, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Sponsored by Brookfields Fight Fear

Bridges Over Walls Pride Week Gala
2022-06-24 18:00 - 22:00 | 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.

Small Town Pride 2022
2022-06-25 13:00 - 17:00 | 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

Standout With Brookfields Fight Fear
2022-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Women's Wave in Worcester
2022-10-08 14:00 - 17:00 | 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 Protesting Chase Bank
2022-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Standout For Progressive Values
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 | 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.

Celebrate Repatriation of Native American Artifacts
2022-11-05 13:00 - 17:00 | 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 Paul DePalo
2022-11-06 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Election Day
2022-11-08 07:00 - 20:00 | 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 to Boycott Chase Bank in Worcester
2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | 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).

MA Progressive Action Organizing Committee Conference
2022-12-03 09:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Progressive Mass Trivia Night 2022
2022-12-03 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Climate Committee Meeting
2022-12-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Join local activists to learn about and protect our environment in a multiplicity of innovative ways. This committee meets virtually; email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.

Rally to Protect and Secure Democracy
2023-01-07 12:00 - 14:00 | West Brookfield Common, 12 E Main St, West Brookfield, MA, 01585, United States
Grassroots Central Mass, Brookfields Fight Fear, and Indivisible Mass are joining with like-minded citizens all across our nation to support Our Freedoms and Our Vote. By participating in this rally on the West Brookfield Common, we will demonstrate that we continue to resist the forces that led to the insurrection on Jan 6th 2021. Please join us in West Brookfield.
For more information, contact Sherry Zitter, 617-610-2763, sherry@sherryzitter.com

Racial and Social Justice Committee Meeting
2023-01-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join local activists to engage in advocacy work especially related to immigration, re-imagining policing, and health care disparities. This committee meets virtually; email justice@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.

GCM Leadership Group Meeting
2023-01-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Join us to plan future actions, hear committee reports, and discuss issues of importance to the organization.
The Leadership Group meets virtually via Zoom. Please email Jeana, justice@grassrootscentralmass.org, to receive the Zoom link.

Hybrid Regional DTC meeting
2023-01-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Ye Olde Tavern, 7 E Main St, West Brookfield, 01585, United States
Come join the DTC chairs from towns in Western Central Massachusetts. Meet fellow activists and plan to increase participation in Democratic Party initiatives in our region!
Zoom link will be made available.
