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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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