Want to get politically engaged this week? You can plant trees in Pittsburgh, screen print totes in Philadelphia, or lobby your legislators with members of the Service Employees International Union.
Here’s our weekly roundup of upcoming events and actions.
Friday (May 29)
Affordable Pennsylvania: Knoebels Family Fun Day (Elysburg, 12-8 p.m.)
A free family day at an amusement park with free lunch, gas cards to help with travel costs, and more.
Action Together NEPA: Williamsport Fight Back Fridays (3-4 p.m.)
A protest outside of Republican US Rep. Dan Meuser’s office.
Beaver County Democratic Committee: Friday Rush Hour Protest (Beaver County, 4-5 p.m.)
A weekly pro-democracy protest during rush hour in Beaver County.
Saturday (May 30)
Tree Pittsburgh: Tree Planting (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
A local initiative to plant 20 orchard trees at the Sampson Family YMCA.
Indivisible Lancaster Together: Signs of Fascism Silent Vigil (10 a.m.)
A silent vigil protesting the Trump Administration.
Indivisible: Rallies for the People (Gettysburg, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.)
A local progressive protest.
AFSC Emerging Leaders for Liberation: Migrant Rights Arts & Advocacy Fair (Philadelphia, 2-4 p.m.)
A screen printing event with designs made in honor of immigrant communities.
Sunday (May 31)
Action Together NEPA: 8th Annual Pride Flag Raising (Scranton, 10-11 a.m.)
A local celebration of the beginning of Pride Month.
Tuesday (June 2)
Service Employees International Union Healthcare PA: SEIU Lobby Day (Harrisburg, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.)
A chance to lobby local legislators for workers’ rights.
Wednesday (June 3)
Pike County Democratic Party: Resistance Wednesdays (Milford, 12 – 2 p.m.)
A weekly demonstration protesting the Trump administration.
Thursday (June 4)
One Pennsylvania: Renters United Monthly Meeting (Philadelphia, 6-8 p.m.)
A monthly virtual meeting of local organizers and general updates.
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator Ava Edwards at ava@couriernewsroom.com. Please send details at least one week before the event.
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