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SUMMARY:Celebrate Women's History Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Women’s History Month with us by honoring the power\, resilience\, and leadership of extraordinary women. 🌸✨ \nJoin us for a special screening of Becoming\, the inspiring documentary that follows Michelle Obama on her journey after leaving the White House\, reflecting on her time as First Lady and the impact of her voice around the world. \nFrom personal stories to powerful moments of leadership\, Becoming reminds us that our stories matter—and that each of us has the power to create change. \n🎬 Film Screening\n💬 Post-Film Discussion & Reflection\n🤝 Connect\, Share\, and Be Inspired \nCome ready to watch\, reflect\, and engage in meaningful conversation as we celebrate Women’s History Month together. \n#WomensHistoryMonth #Becoming #MichelleObama #Leadership #CommunityConversation \nLink to register: https://womens-herstory-celebration-tickets.eventbrite.com
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/celebrate-womens-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Observance,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Black History
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Celebration of Black History\n\n\n\nReflect – Learn – Connect – Celebrate Black History \nJoin McHenry County NOW for our 2nd Annual Black History Celebration Event on Thursday\, February 20\, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Cary Area Public Library. \nThe evening will feature a compelling documentary followed by an engaging group discussion exploring Black history. This is a chance to learn together\, share perspectives\, and strengthen our community through conversation. \nYou’ll also have the opportunity to support local Black-owned businesses throughout the event. \nCome be part of an evening that honors the past and inspires the future. \nEvent hosted by: McHenry County NOW \nRegister to Attend – Here
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/celebrate-black-history/
LOCATION:Cary Area Library\, 1606 Three Oaks Road\, Cary\, IL\, 60013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
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SUMMARY:Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
DESCRIPTION:Register here:\nhttps://an-evening-honoring-mlk.eventbrite.com\n\n\n\nJoin us on Friday\, January 16\, 2026\, from 6–8 p.m. (doors open at 5:30pm) at McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium for a powerful program featuring a compelling documentary on Dr. King’s legacy\, followed by an engaging conversation on how his message of justice and unity resonates today.\n\n\n\nHosted by McHenry County NOW and led by Pastor Dr. Norval Brown\, this is an opportunity to reflect\, connect\, and be inspired together.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/honoring-dr-martin-luther-king/
LOCATION:McHenry County College\, 8900 Northwest Hwy\, Crystal Lake\, IL\, 60012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Observance,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
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SUMMARY:Period Action Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:A GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION TO END PERIOD POVERTY AND STIGMA THROUGH ADVOCACY\, EDUCATION\, AND SERVICE. \nhttps://period.org/ \nhttps://www.periodactionday.com/ \n 
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/period-action-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Reproductive Health,Social Justice
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250615T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
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SUMMARY:Woodstock PRIDE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 7th anniversary of the Woodstock PrideFest! We will have a weekend full of activities\, with the main event happening on Sunday\, June 15th\, starting with an extended parade at 11am and a festival from 12-5pm with food\, entertainment\, vendors and more! \nWe’ve come a long way from the very first Kids PrideFest and evolved into a two day celebration. \nSunday – experience the most colorful parade in McHenry County at our EXTENDED parade route at 11 am. We follow that right up with our day long festival on the Historic Woodstock Square. With entertainment\, speakers\, vendors and more\, this is the PLACE TO BE! \nStay tuned as we announce more great things and events.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/woodstock-pride/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,LGBTQIA+ Rights,Social Justice,Social Partnerships,Voter Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20250521T052824Z
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SUMMARY:The SAVE Act: What it Means for Women in Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for what will be an essential primer on how this legislation will hurt millions of voters in the United States! \nREGISTER NOW: bit.ly/3SH8lJy
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/the-save-act-what-it-means-for-women-in-illinois/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Social Justice,Voter Awareness
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T130000
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SUMMARY:United We Resist
DESCRIPTION:📢 UNITED WE RESIST\nNext stop on our roadside rally tour:\nAlgonquin\, IL \nWe’re mobilizing once again to stop the assault on our country and Constitution!\nWe’ll be joining rallies/protests across the country happening on the same day. \nWe’re taking to the streets with our friends & neighbors who care about the constant attacks on the Rights of Women\, People of Color\, the LGBTQIA+ community\, Veterans\, those with Disabilities\, Low income families\, Seniors\, Farmers & our Migrant/Refugee families in this country to defend our freedoms\, our rights\, and our future! \nWhen those in power try to silence us\, we RESIST even louder!\nWhen they attack our communities\, we fight back with our neighbors\, TOGETHER!\nBring signs\, bring your family/friends\, let’s do this again and again!!\n*PARK IN THE REAR/OVERFLOW JEWEL OSCO SPACES CLOSEST TO RANDALL ROAD ONLY \nREGISTER HERE:
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/united-we-resist/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,March,Protest Activity,Rally,Social Justice,Voter Awareness
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20250313T031459Z
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SUMMARY:MAJOR! Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Tree of Life Unitarian Universalist Congregation is honored to host a screening of MAJOR! which explores the life and campaigns of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy\, a formerly incarcerated Black transgender elder and activist who has been fighting for the rights of trans women of color for over 40 years. MAJOR! will be shown on Saturday\, March 29 at 7 pm at the church\, 5603 W. Bull Valley Road in McHenry. \nThe film is co-sponsored by Tree of Life\, McHenry County NOW\, and McHenry County Citizens for Choice. Admission is free and open to the public. Freewill donations will be held to support the work of the Transformative Justice Law Project which provides free legal services for trans and gender non-conforming people. \nMiss Major Griffin-Gracy is a veteran of the Stonewall Rebellion and a survivor of Attica State Prison\, a former sex worker\, an elder\, and a community leader and human rights activist. She is simply “Mama” to many in her community. Her personal story and activism for transgender civil rights intersects struggles for justice and equality of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, and queer people (LGBTQ+) from the 1960s to today. At the center of her activism is her fierce advocacy for her girls\, trans women of color who have survived police brutality and incarceration in men’s jails and prisons. \nMAJOR! was an official selection at over 60 film festivals around the world and garnered 20 awards for best documentary. Miss Major’s story offers a roadmap for social justice movements lead by and for transgender women of color\, and a unique opportunity to learn from living elders.\nLight refreshments will be provided and an open discussion will follow the movie. \n“MAJOR! is both a challenging and inspirational film\, ” states Chaplain Dave Becker\, pastor at Tree of Life\, “and it is particularly relevant at this moment in time when so many of the rights that Miss Major fought so hard for are being rolled back. Hosting this film is part of our faith’s larger commitment to honoring the inherent worthiness and dignity of all people which includes our trans and gender non-conforming siblings.” \nThis program was organized by the Tree of Life’s Welcoming Congregation Team\, members of the congregation who help lead the church community’s commitment to welcome\, inclusion\, and belonging of the LGBTQ+ community with the congregation. Tree of Life has been engaged in the national Unitarian Universalist Association’s Welcoming Congregation Project since 2004.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/major-documentary-screening/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Social Justice,Social Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T130000
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SUMMARY:United We Resist - International Women's Day!
DESCRIPTION:📢 UNITED WE RESIST!\nOn International Women’s Day Saturday March 8th from 11am-1pm\, it seems fitting that we’re taking to the streets with our friends & neighbors who care about the constant attacks on the Rights of Women\, People of Color\, the LGBTQIA+ community\, Veterans\, those with Disabilities\, Low income families\, Seniors\, Farmers & our Migrant/Refugee families in this country. \nNOW is the time we stand up in the name of HUMANITY and refuse to accept our rights & freedoms in this country being stripped away every day.\nNOW is the time to hold our elected officials who support fascism accountable\, and to expect our elected officials who support democracy to show up and fight for it alongside us! \nWhen we look back at this timeline in history\, let’s look back confident that WE RESISTED\, WE REFUSED TO BE SILENT\, and WE REFUSED TO LOOK THE OTHER WAY while our Democracy was being destroyed before our very eyes! \nTOGETHER\, neighbor beside neighbor\, we will fight fascism! \nSign up here: https://action.womensmarch.com \nExchange Dr & Route 14 Crystal Lake\, IL\n5260 NORTHWEST HWY\nCrystal Lake\, IL\, 60014\nUnited States\nPARK IN OUTER PERIMETER OF THE LOT SPACES ONLY – BUSINESSES NEED TO HAVE AMPLE OPEN PARKING FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS ASSEMBLE IN THE GRASS AREA IN FRONT OF THE FAMOUS FOOTWEAR
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/united-we-resist-international-womens-day/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Ending Violence Against Women,LGBTQIA+ Rights,March,Racial Justice,Rally,Reproductive Rights,Social Justice,Social Partnerships,Voter Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20250109T075906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T014032Z
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SUMMARY:Black History Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, February 20\, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Cary Area Public Library for an evening reflecting on Black history. We will honor the contributions of Black individuals throughout history. \nAs a community we’ll be viewing a documentary together\, then engaging in meaningful follow up discussions afterward. \nLets come together to reflect on the past and look toward a brighter future. \nAttendees will also have the opportunity to support local Black owned businesses. \nHosted by: McHenry County NOW
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/black-history-reflection/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250125T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250126T000000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20250107T222619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T013825Z
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SUMMARY:Noise For NOW: The 3rd Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series
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URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/noise-for-now-the-3rd-annual-abortion-access-benefit-series/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Reproductive Rights,Social Justice,Social Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250117T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
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SUMMARY:An evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
DESCRIPTION:*MARK YOUR CALENDAR*\nJoin us for a special evening honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nFriday\, January 17\,2025\nMcHenry County College\, Luecht Auditorium\nDoors open at 5:30pm \nPastor Dr. Norval Brown\,\nMaster of Ceremonies\nAt 6 p.m.\, we’ll begin our program followed by a documentary screening that highlights Dr. King’s incredible impact on civil rights and social justice.\nAfter the film\, we’ll have an inspiring discussion and dive deeper into Dr. King’s message and how it resonates in today’s world. \nREGISTER HERE: An Evening Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/an-evening-honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Election,Racial Justice,Social Justice,Social Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20241003T032042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T020133Z
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SUMMARY:Candle Light Vigil - in Honor of those lost to Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:The impact of intimate partner violence on a person\, and the community surrounding them\, can be devastating. Sometimes even deadly. Join Turning Point as we honor those lost to domestic violence and recognize the work that still needs to be done in McHenry County and beyond. \nThis program will include: \nSpeakers\nSurvivor Stories\nLive Music\nInformation Tables\nCommunity Art Project\nMoment of Silence
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/candle-light-vigil-in-honor-of-those-lost-to-domestic-violence/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Ending Violence Against Women,Social Justice,Vigil
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240609T170000
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SUMMARY:Woodstock PrideFest Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 6th anniversary of the Woodstock PrideFest! We will have a weekend full of activities\, with the main event happening on Sunday\, June 9th\, starting with a parade at 11am and a festival from 12-5pm with food\, entertainment\, vendors and more! \nStay tuned as we announce more great things and events. \nInterested in becoming a sponsor? Watch this page for a sign up link soon. \nInterested in participating in another way\, such as vendor\, food truck\, non-profit or parade? Watch here for a sign up link soon.  \nCheck out our other events happening for PrideFest in June:\nWoodstock Pride Art – Show Entire month of June\nPride Promenade – June 8th & 9th 12-5pm\nWoodstock PrideFest Rainbow Run June 8th –\nWoodstock PrideFest Pub Crawl June 9th 6pm\nWoodstock PrideFest (Parade and Festivities) June 9th 11-5pm
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/woodstock-pridefest-weekend/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,LGBTQIA+ Rights,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240501T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240501T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20240413T041548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240413T041548Z
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SUMMARY:A backward slide of cultural acceptance of Violence Against Women
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening educational discussion as we delve into the cultural ramifications of acceptance of violence against women\, and the disconcerting trend of regression in support for women’s rights since 2016. In recent years\, despite significant strides towards gender equality\, we find ourselves confronted with a sobering reality – the persistence of violence against women and a concerning erosion of support for women’s rights. \nThis discussion aims to dissect the multifaceted layers of cultural acceptance surrounding violence against women\, shedding light on its deep-rooted implications. We will examine societal norms\, historical precedents\, media portrayals\, and institutional responses.\nJoin us as we confront uncomfortable truths and collectively strive towards a future where violence against women is unequivocally condemned\, and support for women’s rights is unwavering. \nTogether\, let us pave the path towards a more just and inclusive society for future generations.\n* REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY – LIMTED SEATING\nRSVP Here\n*DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/a-backward-slide-of-cultural-acceptance-of-violence-against-women/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Ending Violence Against Women,Social Justice,Voter Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240425T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20240325T013747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T013747Z
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SUMMARY:Northwest CASA's Film and Wine Festival
DESCRIPTION:Please join Northwest CASA (the Northwest Center Against Sexual Assault) for their inaugural Film and Wine Festival.  Enjoy an evening of films created by women\, about women\, yet for all to enjoy. \nYour admission grants you access to film screenings\,\, hors d’oeuvres\, wine\, a silent auction\, spirited intermissions\, and immeasurable inspiration. \nIt’s all happening on Thursday\, April 25\, 2024\, from 6 to 9 pm\, at the Community Arts Center\, 225 McHenry Road\, in Buffalo Grove. \nGet your tickets here
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/northwest-casas-film-and-wine-festival/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Ending Violence Against Women,Social Justice,Social Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240419T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240419T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20240310T213416Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Change by Celebrating Diverse Voices
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Creating Change By Celebrating Diverse Voices\, as we continue our ongoing series of thought-provoking documentaries followed by amazing conversations.\nThis series of events is aimed at coming together to honor and amplify the unique voices that make McHenry County vibrant. \nHosted by McHenry County NOW as a celebration of diversity\, inclusion\, and the power of unity.\nLet’s create change by embracing the richness of our differences! \nRegistration Required\nScan QR code or follow link to register:
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/creating-change-by-celebrating-diverse-voices/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240326T140000
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CREATED:20240311T023724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T023724Z
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SUMMARY:Protest: The Supreme Court is Attacking Us – Again!
DESCRIPTION:Less than two years after overturning the constitutional right to abortion\, saying such decisions should be “left to the states\,” the Supreme Court is now considering a NATIONAL ban on one of two drugs used for 53% of abortions performed in the United States. \nAfter two decades of safe use in the United States and double that in much of Europe\, the drug mifepristone makes medical abortions less traumatic when used in combination with another drug\, misoprostol. Restricting or outright banning of mifepristone\, like every other politically-driven restriction on women and others to control our own bodies\, would just mean mountains more needless suffering for people like us. \nOn Tuesday\, March 26th\, the Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments on a case brought by the anti-women\, anti-LGBTQ+ “Alliance Defending Freedom\,” the same far-right outfit* behind an avalanche of other bigoted legislation and court decisions.\nThe Court already is ethically challenged by de facto bribes from Federalist Society-aligned wealthy patrons. We must continue to expose the illegitimacy of a court packed with political hacks who twist the Constitution to meet their far-right agendas.\nTheir growing lack of legitimacy in the eyes of the public is what the court fears most!  \nTherefore it’s up to us to broadcast far and wide WHY this court is illegitimate and that its politically-driven decisions MUST be challenged at every turn!\nPlease join us at 12 noon on March 26 in front of the U.S. Federal Courthouse\, 219 S. Dearborn\, Chicago. \nOnly WE must control our bodies – not bigoted judges and politicians!\n*ADF authored the model legislation behind the anti-abortion Dobbs decision and was the driving force behind last year’s anti-LGBTQ+ 303 Creative v. Elenis decision
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/protest-the-supreme-court-is-attacking-us-again/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Protest Activity,Reproductive Health,Reproductive Rights,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240110T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T074730
CREATED:20231215T081201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T081201Z
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SUMMARY:CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an evening of remembrance\, reflection\, and action as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  It’s all happening at 5:30 pm on the evening of Wednesday\, January 10th\, 2024\, in the Luecht Auditorium of McHenry County College.  Park on the south side\, there’s a door marked for the auditorium. \nIt’s free — please RSVP here ! \nPastor Dr. Norval Brown\, Master of Ceremonies \nDoors open at 5:30 pm and documentary screening begins at 6:00 pm followed by an inspiring discussion. \nPresented by McHenry County Juneteenth and McHenry County College.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/celebrating-the-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/
CATEGORIES:Educational,Racial Justice,Social Justice
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