October 5 Updates

October is shaping up to be a busy month! We have so many protests and actions ahead that we’ve put them all in one handy calendar. Plus, No Kings needs volunteers, Pens to Power is closing in on 5,000 mailers, and Candidate Speed Dating is finally here. Grab your calendar—there’s a lot happening!

Upcoming:

Oct. 6: Protest John Barr at MD Theatre

Oct. 6: Protest ICE Warehouse and Data Center

Oct. 7: Candidate Speed Dating — Meet Your Candidates

Oct. 9: Rush Hour Resistance

Oct. 9 & 16: Williamsport ICE Warehouse Protest

Oct. 11: Pens to Power Voter Campaign Finale

Oct. 13: Farewell Party Protest @ County Commissioners

Oct. 17: No Kings Day: Power to the Polls

Oct. 24: March to the Polls w/ Jefferson County

Weekly: Food Donation Drop Off at Hub City Brewery

14 Local Candidates, Small Group Conversations.

Candidate Speed Dating is THIS WEDNESDAY! And no, you’re not actually dating the candidates. That would be weird. 😂

You’ll sit at a table with other attendees and one candidate at a time, ask your questions, hear their answers, and then they’ll rotate to the next table. No stump speeches. No pre-screened questions. Just casual, face-to-face conversations in small groups with local candidates before you vote. Bring friends!

Wednesday, October 7 | 6–8 PM​
Doors open at 5:30 PM | Hub City Vinyl

FREE admission + FREE snacks! Drinks available for purchase at the bar.

RSVP to IndivisibleLetters@gmail.com—or just show up!

No Kings Is Almost Here — and We Need YOU!

No Kings 4: Power to the Polls is October 17, and we need plenty of helping hands to make our first No Kings Block Party happen!

Email Laura at IndivisibleLetters@gmail.com if you can:

• Connect us with a local nonprofit interested in having a table
• Participate as a local artist and share your work
• Volunteer at Donuts + Democracy or our community art project
• Serve as a safety marshal or medic

There are plenty of other ways to pitch in, too! Come to Public Square at 9:30 AM on October 17 to help with setup, or stick around after the event to help us break down.

And perhaps the most important volunteer opportunity of all: If you own an inflatable costume, BRING IT! We’re having an inflatable costume dance party. Yes, really. 😂

No Kings 4: Power to the Polls​
Saturday, October 17 | 11 AM–1 PM
Hagerstown Public Square

Want to help cover the costs of putting on the event? Donate through our ActBlue account.​

2,900 Down. 2,100 to Go!

Pens to Power is closing in on our goal of sending 5,000 election mailers to Washington County voters! After a big weekend of writing, we’re up to 2,900 mailers—with two weeks still to go!

Help us finish the final 2,100:

Write with us: Join our next in-person writing session Sunday, October. 11 from 1–4 PM. Email alicejimroberts@gmail.com for the address.

Write from home: Complete our simple online form and we’ll get you the materials you need. We're so close to 5,000!

Stamps Still Needed!

We still need Forever Stamps for this campaign.

You can contribute to our ActBlue account, or, if you have stamps to spare, bring them to any WCI event or mail them to:

Washington County Indivisible​
PO Box 87
Clear Spring, MD 21722

Every stamp helps us reach one more voter.

Your October Protest Calendar Is Here

October is packed with opportunities to show up, speak out and get involved—so we’ve gathered the upcoming protests and actions into one easy-to-follow calendar.

Save it, share it, and join us when you can. We’ll see you out there!

ALSO: Join our neighbors in West Virginia for the Jefferson County Voter March on Saturday, October 24, 1–2 PM.

Starting point: 201 S. Fairfax Blvd. at E. 5th Ave., Ranson, WV

Questions? visit the Jefferson County Voter March Facebook group.

Next WCI Rush Hour Resistance

Meet us on the Appalachian Trail bridge on Friday, October 9 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:

Treasurer Needed!

The Washington County Indivisible leadership team is looking for a Treasurer to join us!

Want to get more involved with WCI without adding another big commitment to your calendar? Our Treasurer role is an easy way to help, requiring just 1–2 hours per month. If you’re comfortable keeping things organized and numbers on track, we’d love to talk with you!

Interested or want to learn more? Contact us at washingtoncountyindivisible@gmail.com.

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