Join your Barrington Area Neighbors in Protecting Our Democracy.

ACTIONS/EVENTS

No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training!

PRESENTED BY THE ACLU

Learn your rights before mobilizing and taking action to protect our communities.

Support our Immigrant Neighbors

Becky Ejupi Deb Kruk and Diane Scholten are collecting the following items until Friday, 10/24. Email irishpilot23@gmail.com for a drop off location.

Monetary donations - VISA gift cards are needed in amounts of $25, $50, or $100. (There's no way to overstate the importance of financial donations at this point!)

Shampoo, conditioner, soap, Dish soap, Laundry detergent, Toilet paper, Paper towels, Tampons, Sanitary napkins, Advil, Tylenol, Bandaids, Deodorant, Diapers, Sugar, Coffee, Flour, Oats, Cereal, Dry black beans, Rice, Canned goods, Other non-perishable food, Socks - new, Blankets - new, Winter boots - new, Winter coats - new, Gloves, mittens, and hats - new.

October Town Hall

Legislative Framework Review

Date: Monday, October 20, | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Barrington Area Library

What kind of a country do we want to live in--and what are we willing to fight for?

Come to Indivisible Barrington's Town Hall and play a part in answering those questions. Over the summer, the Legislative & Candidates Committee researched and wrote policy outlines on a range of critical issues now facing the U.S. The topics include Defending Democracy, Civil Rights and Liberties, Economic Security and Affordability, Health Care, Immigration, Environment, Electoral Reform, Gun Control, and Education. We’ll use these policy positions to push for legislative reform, screen candidates for office, and direct our political actions.

At the Town Hall, we’ll present an overview of this work and encourage you to discuss, comment, and offer suggestions. Through this organic, grassroots effort, we can lay the groundwork for meaningful change and a better America.

The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individuals or organizations.

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Truth Brigade

Date: Tuesday, October 21 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: Barrington Area Library

Tired of disinformation? Indivisible has a national program called the Truth Brigade, which works to disrupt the spread of disinformation and misinformation - online and in our communities. Attend a meeting to learn about this approach that encourages critical thinking, reduces reactive sharing, and fosters long-term resilience against propaganda.

The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individuals or organizations.

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Wednesday, October 22 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Barrington Area Library - Zimmerman Room

This month's Spark Discussion will center around the ideas presented in Sharon McMahon's book, The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement.

This work considers and celebrates what it takes to be an agent of change. History is not only made by the heroes we know. The course of our country’s history is often changed by unknown but courageous, persistent, and diverse citizens who have the courage and drive to go beyond and achieve a just end. If you don’t have time to read the whole book, pick a story or two.

The Barrington Area Library provides Meeting Room space as a community service. The Barrington Area Library neither sponsors nor endorses this event nor the presenting individuals or organizations.

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