July 13 Updates

We hope you're finding a little time this summer to rest, recharge, and enjoy the people and places you love. The work of protecting our democracy continues, but so does the work of taking care of ourselves—and both are essential for the road ahead.

Upcoming:

July 17: Rush Hour Resistance

July 21: ICE Watch/Rapid Response Virtual Training

July 26: Pens to Power in-person event

July 30: Voices & Views book club

Immigration Activism Update

ICE Watch/Rapid Response Virtual Training

Want to learn how to safely observe and document ICE activity while supporting impacted community members? Join the next virtual ICE/Migra Watch & Rapid Response Training on Tuesday, July 21, from 6:30–9:00 PM.

This community-centered, trauma-informed training covers:

• Identifying ICE activity
• Responding safely when enforcement occurs
• Supporting impacted individuals and families
• Community-based rapid response strategies

Registration is required. A Zoom link will be emailed immediately after you register (please check your spam folder).

Register: tinyurl.com/ICE-Watch-Jul21​

Please do not share this registration link on social media. Feel free to share it in trusted spaces with people who may be interested.

Pens to Power

Our next Pens to Power writing event will be held on Sunday, July 26, from 1:00–4:00 PM.

We'll continue preparing for our fall general election voter outreach campaign, and as always, we'll be collecting donations for Western Maryland IRC and/or Eliza's House. If you're able, please bring non-perishable or microwaveable food, rice, peanut butter, bread, jelly, or personal hygiene items.

Please RSVP to alicejimroberts@gmail.com for the address and to help us plan seating and supplies.

Voices & Views Book Club

Thursday, July 30 | 6:00 PM​
​Hub City Brewery​
25 W. Church St., Hagerstown

Join us for a discussion of Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. New members are always welcome! Haven't finished—or even started—the book? No problem. Come for the conversation, meet new people, and enjoy a thoughtful evening together.

Questions or RSVP:​
​Delia.Zielinski@gmail.com​

Next WCI Rush Hour Resistance

Meet us on the Appalachian Trail bridge on Friday, July 17 at 4:30 PM to help set up, or stop by before 6:00 PM to wave. Our letters aren't waterproof, so we cancel if it's raining.

If you have any suggestions for the message, please send them ASAP! Keep it to 30 characters (including spaces) or less.

Email Dave Williams at dwilliams21783@gmail.com for more information.

For photos, videos, and a video celebrating our one-year anniversary, visit this link: