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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250313T200000
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SUMMARY:March Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our March Chapter meeting. For more information send email to mchconow@Outlook.com.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/march-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Core Issue,Social Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T130000
DTSTAMP:20250621T013036Z
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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:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250226T190000
DTSTAMP:20250621T013509Z
CREATED:20250220T014058Z
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SUMMARY:Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Workshop presented by Turning Point Domestic Violence Services
DESCRIPTION:Please join us! A presentation and workshop for starting the conversation about Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships with the teens in your life. \nhttps://turnpt.org/teenworkshop/ \nTeens and adults welcome!
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/teen-dating-violence-awareness-month-workshop-presented-by-turning-point-domestic-violence-services/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Ending Violence Against Women,Social Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20250621T013646Z
CREATED:20250107T202928Z
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SUMMARY:February Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our February Chapter meeting. For more information send email to mchconow@Outlook.com.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/february-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Core Issue,Social Partnerships
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250126T000000
DTSTAMP: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:20250621T013929Z
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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:20250109T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20250621T014137Z
CREATED:20250107T202706Z
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SUMMARY:January Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our January Chapter meeting. For more information send email to mchconow@Outlook.com.
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/january-chapter-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,Educational,Social Partnerships
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T150000
DTSTAMP:20250621T015523Z
CREATED:20240820T060312Z
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SUMMARY:#WomenRoar24 Pop-ups
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at one or all of our pop-ups to experience a fun\, empowering\, community building event! \nAdd a fabric strip & personal note sharing why voting is so important to you to our beautiful traveling art garland & take lots of photos/selfies at our photo booth to post on your socials (using our #) for the whole country to see on our social wall 🤩 \nBe sure to visit our table to find out about registering to vote\, checking your voting status & ways for you to ROAR FROM YOUR DOOR at home now until Election Day!\nWe’ll also have #WomenRoar24 buttons\, car decals and shirt transfers available for purchase while supplies last\, as well as our FREE chapter goodies to take home with you 💜\nWe are so proud to be the chapter that launched this amazing GOTV campaign with Arts 4 Impact. \nOur campaign is spreading nationwide\, the only thing missing is YOU!! 😍\nMore pop-ups being added so keep an eye on our socials!
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/womenroar24-pop-ups-2/
CATEGORIES:Social Partnerships,Voter Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240901T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240901T200000
DTSTAMP:20250621T020712Z
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SUMMARY:#WomenRoar24 Pop-ups
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at one or all of our pop-ups to experience a fun\, empowering\, community building event! \nAdd a fabric strip & personal note sharing why voting is so important to you to our beautiful traveling art garland & take lots of photos/selfies at our photo booth to post on your socials (using our #) for the whole country to see on our social wall 🤩 \nBe sure to visit our table to find out about registering to vote\, checking your voting status & ways for you to ROAR FROM YOUR DOOR at home now until Election Day!\nWe’ll also have #WomenRoar24 buttons\, car decals and shirt transfers available for purchase while supplies last\, as well as our FREE chapter goodies to take home with you 💜\nWe are so proud to be the chapter that launched this amazing GOTV campaign with Arts 4 Impact. \nOur campaign is spreading nationwide\, the only thing missing is YOU!! 😍\nMore pop-ups being added so keep an eye on our socials!
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/womenroar24-pop-ups/
CATEGORIES:Social Partnerships
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20240416T185247Z
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SUMMARY:Mothers Day Equali-Tea
DESCRIPTION:Let’s gather together for an afternoon of warmth\, laughter\, and appreciation. It’s a time to honor the incredible mothers in our lives and the love they selflessly pour into their families every day. \nIndulge in a selection of aromatic teas\, delectable treats\, and heartwarming conversations. There will be activities for the kids to enjoy\, ensuring a memorable experience for the whole family.\nWhether you’re a mother\, grandmother\, aunt\, or friend\, this event is for you! Let’s celebrate the extraordinary bond of motherhood that unites us all. \nPlease RSVP by May 5\, 2024\, to ensure we have plenty of goodies for everyone. \nWe look forward to sharing this special day with you and your loved ones!
URL:https://mchenryconow.org/event/mothers-day-equali-tea/
CATEGORIES:Core Issue,Educational,Social Partnerships
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240425T210000
DTSTAMP: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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