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| Friday, March 15 @ 10:30AM: Audacity Office Hours, Villager Cafe, Camden Grab a coffee or a sticky bun, come find our table, and sit a spell with fellow Audacitizens! Catch up, gear up, and hatch plans to act up. Who’s welcome? Everyone! (Villager Cafe, 25 Mechanic Street, Camden) |
 Participate in regular standouts with Maine Voices For Palestinian Rights Camden, on the Village Green, every Friday, 5 PM Rockland, at Chapman Park, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 3 PM |
| Saturday, March 14 @ 10AM – Noon: Organizing Meeting for No Kings Day III, Rockland We’re planning the ***LARGEST-EVER POLITICAL DEMONSTRATION IN KNOX COUNTY HISTORY*** The third No Kings national day of protest is happening in Rockland on Saturday, March 28. Join in with The Audacity to help get ready for the big day! The more who come to organize on the 14th, the more amazing the 28th will be. Bring your question, your ideas, and your hands! 345 Broadway, Rockland. If you can, please park at McDougal Park. |
| Saturday, March 14 @ Noon: Stand Out and Sing Out in Rockland’s Chapman Park We are a diverse group. Together, we choose democracy.  We demonstrate the perseverance of local opposition at the corner of Park & Main Streets. We sing, hold signs, have conversations, collect food/hygiene donations for the local food bank, and give away buttons and postcards. Bring a sign (we have signs you can borrow too), your voice and your heart. Make a friend. Bring a friend! Bring food and hygiene items to donate. Dress warmly and know your own limits. Your creativity in noisemaking is welcome with one exception: while we are distributing whistles at Chapman Park, please reserve use of whistles for sightings of ICE. |
| Be A Peace Keeper: Members of The Audacity differ in background, political affiliation, and ideas, but we agree on the following points: * opposition to authoritarianism, bigotry, and corruption * support for inclusive democracy, equity, and freedom * nonviolence in action |
 Sunday, March 15 @ 4-6: Rockin’ The Resistance, ThomastonMad Hatter Tea Party Let’s have fun on the Ides of March. A Social. A Soirée. This is not a dance – though you may dance if you like! There will be tables and tea cakes. Wear a hat; a lovely hat, a mad hat, or no hat! Thomaston Academy Building Gym, Route 1, Main Street in ThomastonIn the spirit of community gathering, if you are able, please bring:A plate of tea sandwiches (think cucumber & cream cheese, smoked salmon, chicken salad, egg salad- crustless & cut in triangles)Some tea (black &/or herbal)Demi tea cakes, cupcakes, tiny cookiesIt’s time to munch and meet over some treats! |
 Mark your calendars. Tell your friends. |
Need some inspiration? Remember the turnout for No Kings #2! 1700+ people in Rockland!!!video 1 video 2 video 3 This is what democracy looks like! |
| Resistance Lab Recap & Next Event This past weekend, the Virtuous Work Initiative hosted a community Resistance Lab at the VWI in Rockland focused on practical strategies for democratic organizing and building long-term economic, social, and cultural power. After an approx ~45 min. training session with Rep. Pramila Jayapal and a guest speaker and world-class scholar in non-violent resistance, the watch party participated in a breakout session along with organizing groups all over the country and world.Participants explored lessons from past economic justice movements, communication strategies, and practical tools for local action—including approaches relevant to consumer boycotts and other forms of economic pressure. The materials would be especially helpful for the Audacity boycott group and anyone interested in building economic people power.The March 8 Resistance Lab “End the Oligarchy” Readout is now available on the Rockland Resistance Resources hub under “non-violent resistance resources”, where the event recording will also be posted once available: https://linktr.ee/Rockland.resistance.labNext Resistance Lab – TBD in AprilOur next session will examine Christian Nationalism: past, present, and future, including how to recognize cult dynamics and how communities can organize and build resilient economic and civic networks in response.Learn more or sign up under the “RL” hub with the code word “attend”:https://tr.ee/GCVuJgfm7y |
| Enough is Enough: Tell them you want action. |
| Senator Susan Collins (Email) Washington D.C. (202) 224-2523 Portland, ME (207) 780-3575 Senator Angus King (Email) Washington D.C. (202) 224-5344 Augusta, ME (207) 622-8292 Congressman Jared Golden (Email)Washington D.C. (202) 225-6306 Lewiston, ME (207) 241-6767 Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (Email) Washington D.C. (202) 225-6116 Portland, ME (207) 774-5019 Senator Charles E. Schumer (Senate Democratic Leader) (Email) Washington D.C. 202-224-2158 or 202-224-6542 Representative Hakeem Jeffries (House Democratic Leader) (Email) Washington D.C. 202-225-5936  |
 Actions You Can Take to Resist ICE:As the authoritarian government extends its fingers slowly but surely over the mid coast, we may have cause to report shocking events. When we do so, let’s use the SALUTE mnemonic to help us remember what information to collect and share so that the report can be most useful. It helps us record any event fully. Please share this image widely as a reminder. |
 An easy way to support Audacity… Grab a Clynk bag from Linda at our weekly demonstration. Then return your full Clynk bag(s) (the fuller, the better) to your nearest Hannaford store. We’ve raised about $120 and we’d like to raise more. Thank you for supporting Audacity CAT with your returnable cans and bottles. Together, we can make a difference. |
| “Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don’t do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg |