Grassroots Central Mass

Racial and Social Justice Committee Meeting
2023-04-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-01-08 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Climate Committee Meeting
2023-03-23 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-03-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join local activists to learn about and protect our environment in a multiplicity of innovative ways. Currently in the planning stages is our annual Trees Are Treasures event, one of our most visible actions to support our communities and champion the environment. We could really use some enthusiastic volunteers to make this a successful event once again.
This committee meets virtually; email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.

Stop Dirty Banks Rally
2023-03-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Bank of America, 29 West Boylston St, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join the National Day of Action: demand that banks stop funding climate chaos. Rally in front of Bank of America on West Boylston Street and march to Chase Bank on Gold Star Boulevard.
To avoid climate chaos, no new fossil fuel projects should be built. But Wall Street banks continue to funnel trillions into fossil financing. The Filthiest Four are Chase, Citibank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. If these banks refuse to defund fossil fuels, we will refuse to do business with them. Support local banks and credit unions instead.
This rally is sponsored by 350 Central Massachusetts. All are welcome to join this action to protest planet destroying businesses.

GCM Leadership Group Meeting
2023-03-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2023-02-04 09:30 - 11:00, 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.

Regional DTC Meeting
2023-02-26 13:00 - 14:30 | 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! The meeting will be held at Ye Olde Tavern in West Brookfield. All are welcome.

Climate Committee Meeting
2023-02-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual via Zoom
Join local activists to learn about and protect our environment in a multiplicity of innovative ways.
We are currently planning our annual “Trees Are Treasures” event which will be celebrated on Earth Day, Saturday April 22, 2023. We welcome your ideas and your energy that will make this event a success.
This committee meets virtually; email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.

Climate Committee Meeting
2023-02-09 09:00 - 10:00, 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.

Mass Dems Rural Affairs Committee Round Table
2023-02-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual via Zoom
Meet virtually with friends and neighbors to discuss issues affecting rural communities in Massachusetts. Mass Dems Chair Gus Bickford will be in attendance. Use this link to join the Zoom call: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9445577648
If you’d like more information about the Committee, please email Lee Harrison, original chair of the Rural Affairs Committee, at lights.on@twc.com. All are welcome to join the Round Table discussion!

Support Victims of Gun Violence
2023-02-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Unitarian Universalist Chrch, 90 Holden St, Worcester, MA, 01601, United States
The Massachusetts Chapter of the national organization Moms Demand Action is sponsoring this hybrid event during National Gun Violence Survivors Week. It will focus on the personal cost of gun violence in America and the toll it takes on individuals and communities. The chapter will highlight one of its community partner organizations which provides services to survivors in the aftermath of their tragedy and will provide attendees an opportunity to support their important work.

Standout to Boycott Chase Bank in Worcester
2023-01-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-11-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-14 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).

Meet with Senator Anne Gobi
2023-01-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main Street, Holden, MA, United States
Senator Anne Gobi, Worcester and Hampshire, will meet with constituents to discuss issues of concern, particularly with respect to preventing gun violence. All are welcome!

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.

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

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.

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.

Election Day
2022-11-08 07:00 - 20:00
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 | 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 | 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 | 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.
