Occupy Elgin will meet on Saturday, March 11th from 1 PM till 2 PM at the corner of Kimball Street and Grove Avenue in Elgin. We will hold signs and distribute flyers. Our emphasis will be:
Immigrants are Welcome Here!
Refugees are Welcome Here!
Muslims are Welcome Here!
We strongly oppose the Travel Ban on people from six Arab countries and the plans to detain and deport many immigrants.
On Saturday evening, March 11th, Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice will participate in a film showing and panel discussion in Batavia.
A Green Night Out at the Movies 2017
“The Wisdom to Survive”
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Eco Expo 6pm – Presentation/Movie: 7pm
City Hall Council Chambers
100 Island Avenue
Batavia.
One of our members, Earl Silbar will be on the panel and we will have a literature table. The program is free. Please come.
On Saturday, March 18th, Fox Valley Voices for Democracy will meet from 1 PM till 3 PM at Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 783 W. Highland Avenue. This newly named group came together after the November elections to protect our democracy and work for justice and a wholesome society. We now have seven working groups: Education, Economic Justice, Health Care, Women’s Issues, Environment, Protecting Vulnerable Populations, and Voting Rights. All people who care about peace and justice are welcome to join us.