Past Events

Saturday.   Update:  Zoom Only.  Saturday’s meeting is no longer hybrid and will be online due to the snow forecast (9 inches😱). The agenda remains the same. A hybrid in-person and Zoom meeting this month. For the in-person crowd, meet at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center where, at this time, masks are optional. Details on both options below. The Housing and Homelessness Crisis in Washtenaw County There has been a significant spike in people experiencing homelessness in Washtenaw County this…

Sunday, January 22, 2023 -- Sunday, April 30, 2023  (M-F 9am-5pm) https://www.firstpresbyterian.org/event/art-exhibit-john-onye-lockard The founding faculty member of the Department of Afro-American and African Studies at UM, John Onye Lockard had a career that spanned more than a half-century of painting, teaching, mentoring, and exhibiting. On loan from the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, the exhibit of John Onye Lockard’s work is on view in the Social Hall now through April. Lockard was a powerful and inspiring…

Sunday.  Join the Zoom discussion on gun legislation and other priorities. They will also take your questions. Show your Representatives that there is overwhelming grassroots support for the work that they do. Join the talk with Representative Jimmie Wilson Jr. (32nd District) and Senator Jeff Irwin (15th District) and find out what their priorities are for 2023 and how we can help. Sign up here. Presented by A2D2-Ann Arbor inDivisible for Democracy

Monday.  Please join State Senator Jeff Irwin for a State of the District Town Hall to learn and discuss the new landscape in Lansing, ongoing legislative priorities, and how our office can best assist residents with state government. We want to hear from District 15 to help us shape the next four years in the State Senate.  Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center located at 4135 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor, MI 48108.    Facebook event HERE.

Sunday, January 22, 2023 -- Sunday, April 30, 2023  (M-F 9am-5pm) https://www.firstpresbyterian.org/event/art-exhibit-john-onye-lockard The founding faculty member of the Department of Afro-American and African Studies at UM, John Onye Lockard had a career that spanned more than a half-century of painting, teaching, mentoring, and exhibiting. On loan from the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, the exhibit of John Onye Lockard’s work is on view in the Social Hall now through April. Lockard was a powerful and inspiring…

Sunday.  Join Chuck Newman and guests Steve and Mike Newman, both of whom are passionate about mitigating Climate Change and have been working to do so. Learn about the enormous amount of time and money that is being spent by consumers, companies and organizations that is being wasted and even making the problem worse. RSVP Link and additional info coming soon.

Wednesday.  Join Gabby Giffords at 10:30 AM in Lansing on Wednesday, March 15, for a rally in support of historic, lifesaving gun safety legislation being considered in the Michigan State Legislature. You will stand alongside advocates, survivors, students, and lawmakers, fighting to make sure gun violence prevention legislation gets the attention it deserves. RSVP here - https://www.eventbrite.com/.../honor-with-action-rally...

Thursday. Sign up HERE. If you're new to Voters Not Politicians, or have not been active lately, join VNP staff and other volunteers to learn about our programs and get involved in democracy reform in Michigan. We're excited to have you joining (or re-joining) our team!  Sign up HERE. A Zoom link will be sent out after you sign up.