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| Friday, January 30 @ 10:30AM: Midcoast Villager Discussion This long-anticipated conversation is between Audacity members (and others who wish to speak) and the editors of The Villager at 10:30 at the Villager Cafe in Camden. Please bring questions, specifically what you’d like to see in the paper, and any examples of coverage you appreciated. If unable to attend, email Dora Lievow if you’d like us to include your thoughts. |
The Audacity Supports the Jan 30 General Strike: People in Minnesota, in Maine, and across the country are speaking with one outraged voice this week, saying “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!” Minnesota students have called a general strike for Friday, January 30, and they are asking for individuals and groups across the nation to act with them. In support of the people of Minnesota, in light of the onerous ICE presence in Maine, and mindful of people across the nation and planet being harmed by the outrageous behavior of the Trump administration, The Audacity will act to support the general strike.Here’s what to do on Friday, January 30:ASSEMBLE at 10:30 AM at the Villager Cafe, 25 Mechanic Street, Camden to meet with the staff of the Midcoast Villager and discuss coverage of local dissent. MARCH at 11:30 AM to the area around the Camden Village Green. Bring pots, pans, drums, and noisemakers of all sorts (reserve whistles for ICE sightings). DEMONSTRATE until 1:30 PM for a return to democracy, human rights, and national sanity. Also be sure to * Spread the word on social media.* Print this image and post it around town.* Bring 10 friends. The future of the nation and perhaps the world depends on you.This is a crucial moment. BE THERE. |
 Demonstration hacksDIY Ruckus: As the outrages of the Trump administration accelerate and more people are being hurt, the importance of being heard in our demonstration grows. Watch this video for a tip on two quick ways to turn items from your home into instruments of percussion: DIY Ruckus: YouTube |
| Your creativity in noisemaking is the only limit, with one exception: while we have been distributing whistles at Chapman Park, please reserve use of whistles for sightings of ICE. |
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 Wednesday, Jan 28 @ 11:45am: Signs of Fascism, NewcastleThe Signs of Fascism (SoF) group will stage their 8th silent protest this Wednesday, January 28th in Newcastle from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. This will be a collaboration with Lincoln County Indivisible. The plan is to meet at 11:45 a.m. in the parking lot of the Second Congregational Church, 51 Main St., Newcastle. Arriving fifteen minutes early is essential to allow time for everyone to choose a sign and get organized. The plan is to stand along the sidewalk that goes in front of the church and then head towards Damariscotta. Below is a map courtesy of Joan Schwartz LCI of the proposed route. The red X denotes the church. If you plan to attend, please remember to wear all black clothing, and if you invite others, please remind them – all black! |
 Participate in regular “standouts” with Maine Voices For Palestinian RightsCamden, on the Village Green, every Friday at 5 PM. Rockland, at Chapman Park on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 3 PM — next standout is February 12. |
| Saturday, January 31 @ Noon: Stand Out and Sing Out in Rockland’s Chapman Park Every Saturday from Noon to 1 PM, we sing, hold signs, have conversations, collect food and hygiene donations for the local food bank, give away free political buttons and postcards. We demonstrate the perseverance of local opposition at the corner of Park & Main Streets.Bring food and hygiene items to donate. Bring a sign (we have signs you can borrow too), your voice and your heart. Make a friend. Bring a friend! Now that it’s winter, dress warmly and know your own limits. We are a diverse group. And, together, we choose democracy. |
 Do something!Actions You can Take to Resist ICE The Trump administration is attacking immigrant communities across the country with aggressive ICE raids, abusive and inhumane detention facilities, and targeted attacks on cities and minority groups to create fear and silence opposition. We know that ICE is operating in Maine, but there is a large network of people working to support their communities. |
| Testify on LD 2106… …A new anti-ICE bill that will protect the public health of Maine and help ensure people feel safer at public schools, hospitals and healthcare facilities, daycares, and libraries by prohibiting ICE from entering these locations to conduct immigration enforcement unless they can produce a valid judicial warrant signed by a judge. Public hearing this Thursday, January 29th at 1:00. Let’s have an Audacious presence with online testimony! * Submit your testimony BEFORE Jan 29. * Call your Representatives and Senators using the website/app 5 Calls. * Call the ICE Watch Hotline 207-544-9989. * If you can, donate to the Maine Solidarity Fund, support bail funds, legal fees, and more for our immigrant and Trans neighbors. |
| Sunday, Feb 1 @ 1-4PM: Visual Arts Group, Warren Top priority will be starting our third set of Signs of Fascism signs. There will be supplies on site acrylic paint, Gator board, and new slogans. If you plan to attend, it is mandatory for everyone to RSVP via text or a call to Linda, 207-313-2494, who will reply to confirm your attendance and will give directions to the location (if needed). |
| Friday, February 6 @ 10:30AM: Audacity Office Hours at the Villager Cafe in Camden, MNaine Owners of the Midcoast Villager, the sole remaining newspaper for Knox County, invite groups to use its Villager Cafe restaurant in Camden as a gathering space where community members can meet, discuss issues of the day, and hatch plans to improve life around Maine. Grab a coffee or a sticky bun, come find our table, and sit a spell with fellow Audacitizens! We’ll catch up, gear up, and hatch plans to act up. Who’s welcome? Everyone! (Villager Cafe, 25 Mechanic Street, Camden) |
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