Herndon Reston Indivisible

Wendy Gooditis Campaign Kick-Off w/ Jennifer Wexton
2021-03-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join Wendy Gooditis to virtually kick-off her 2021 re-election campaign
With Special Guest Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton
Tuesday, March 30th 7:00 PM
Zoom link will be sent upon RSVP:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gooditiscampaignkickoff

Mark Herring Virtual Reston Campaign Event
2021-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Recently, Attorney General Mark Herring spoke at the Herndon-Reston Indivisible (HRI) meeting and gave a very impressive summary of his progressive accomplishments as Virginia’s Attorney General. As “The People’s Lawyer of Virginia,” Mark led other Attorneys General across the nation on racial, criminal and social justice reform, marriage equality and women’s health, while fighting Trump’s attacks on health care, immigration and justice reform. What is most impressive is that Mark spoke about these complex issues from his actual experience and accomplishments, not as just a wish list. With so much at stake, such as voter’s rights, justice reform and democracy itself, the battle hardened leadership that Mark has demonstrated is essential for the preservation of our values.
Join hosts, Renette and Ron Oklewicz at the Reston Zoom virtual event in support of Mark Herring on March 31st. Joining Attorney General Mark Herring will be special guests: Congressman Gerry Connolly, Senator Jennifer Boysko, and Delegate Ken Plum.
For the Zoom link, please RSVP to: Events@Herringforag.com or call 804-362-7849. Tickets may be purchased by contributing through this link:
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/herring-reston

Virtual Fundraiser for Jay Jones w/ Ralph Northam & Elaine Luria
2021-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Please join Gov. Ralph Northam and Rep. Elaine Luria for a socially distanced Zoom gathering with Delegate Jay Jones, Candidate for Attorney General
Wednesday, March 31 at 6:00
Zoom information will be shared 24 hours prior to the event.
RSVP: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jay-jones-march31
Mail: Jay Jones for Attorney General, PO Box 932, Richmond, VA 23218

Sean Perryman Meet & Greet w/ Host Sharon Canner
2021-04-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Join host Sharon Canner for a Virtual Meet & Greet with Sean Perryman for Lt. Governor.
Some of you are familiar with Sean’s background fighting for equity, fairness, and transparency in government. He is the youngest president in the 102-year history of the Fairfax County NAACP–the largest chapter in Virginia. As president, Sean was active in addressing issues of racism in Virginia public schools. He led the advocacy effort toward renaming Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Virginia to the John R. Lewis High School. He has been a leader on addressing the school to prison pipeline, affordable housing, and worker protections during the coronavirus pandemic.
RSVP/Register, click the Zoom link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vf–vrDsrGdJHQqND6n36aLokQUZ3yOml

HRI Resistance Writers
2021-04-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Contact: herndonrestonindivisible@gmail.com for details.

Sister District Project's Virtual State Bridges Series w/ New Virginia Majority
2021-04-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Building on the successes in Arizona and Georgia in 2020, we know that long-term community-based organizing, often led by people of color, is bedrock for our ability to build progressive power in state legislatures.
Through August, each of Sister District’s twice-monthly State Bridges events will focus on one of our partner organizations doing year-round power-building work in key states!
Please join us to get to know and support these organizations & hear from their extraordinary leaders.
RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrict/event/377479/
Sister District’s State Bridges Upcoming Events
April 7 — New Virginia Majority with Tram Nguyen, co-Executive Director
April 29 — Texas Organizing Project with Michelle Tremillo, Executive Director; Brianna Brown, Deputy Director; and Crystal Zermeno, Electoral Strategy Director
May 19 — Florida Rising with Andrea Mercado, co-Executive Director
June 1 — Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA) with Tomas Robles and Alejandra Gomez, co-Executive Directors
All events begin 5pm PT / 8pm ET by Zoom and last 45mins unless otherwise indicated. Additional dates will be added, so please check back and sign up for more events!

NRA Monthly Protest/Vigil
2021-04-14 10:00 - 11:00 | NRA Headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA, 22030
Join the 100th consecutive monthly protest at the NRA on Wednesday, April 14th, at 10:00 AM. There will be speakers and a Celebration of the Biden-Harris Administration’s actions to address the gun violence public health epidemic.

Emancipation Day
2021-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | DC

HRI General Meeting
2021-04-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-06-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom

Arc of NoVA Candidate Forum Series (HD34/86) on Developmental Disabilities Issues
2021-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Candidates for the Democratic nomination in the 34th and 86th districts will be participating in a 2021 Virginia Candidate Forum Series on Developmental Disabilities Issues hosted by The Arc of Northern Virginia and Autism NOVA
Register here if you are interested in attending:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_L73UcEpGQbuZO1YykjLJkg

Fairfax County Community Input Session with Chief Davis
2021-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Facebook Live
From Supervisory Rodney Lusk:
Thursday at 7:00 PM is your chance to meet and ask Chief Davis your questions about his new role as our Chief of Police. Sign up to speak ahead of time by emailing clerktotheBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov.

You may also call 703-324-1020 at the time of the program to participate.

The hiring process and background of Kevin Davis as Fairfax County Chief of Police raises community concerns:
Fairfax NAACP President, Karen Campblin’s Statement on Fairfax County Police Chief ==> HERE

Watch this program live at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Supervisorlusk/
or
Channel 16 Live Video Stream at: bit.ly/2PN9d2z

HRI Resistance Writers
2021-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Contact herndonrestonindivisible@gmail.com for details and zoom link.

National John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Action Day
2021-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | DC
Urge friends and relatives to Write/Call their Senators in support of the For the People Act:
Call 1.888.453.3211 to connect U.S. Senators
https://dfadcoalition.org/takeaction/
#ForThePeopleAct #FreedomtoVote

2021 Virtual Mother's Day Climate Rally!
2021-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Saturday, May 8th from 2pm-3pm
2021 Virtual Mother’s Day Climate Rally!
Join us for the 5th Annual Mother’s Day Climate Rally — the virtual edition. We’re rallying for the planet, clean energy, a healthy climate, and a healthy future. Mother’s Day was originally a day of political activism, so we’re returning to those activist roots. We are determined to protect the climate for our children, our children’s children, and all future generations.
RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/…/5th-annual-virtual-mothers…
After you RSVP, you’ll receive an email with instructions for joining the event online closer to the date!
We have an incredible lineup of speakers:
WENONAH HAUTER, Founder and Executive Director of Food & Water Watch. Wenonah has three decades of experience campaigning and writing on food, water, energy, and environmental issues.
BILL MCKIBBEN, author of over a dozen books, educator, environmentalist and founder of 350.org. His 1989 book “The End of Nature” is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change and has appeared in 24 languages.
HARRIET SHUGARMAN, author of “How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change: Turning Angst into Action.” She is also the Executive Director of ClimateMama and a professor of Global Climate Change Policy and World Sustainability.
JEROME FOSTER II, 18-years-old activist that serves at the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council, works as Executive Director of OneMillionOfUs, and studies Computer Science in New York City.
FINN FISK, co-hub coordinator of Sunrise Richmond and is a leader for Sunrise Virginial. Works as a paralegal at Central Virginia Legal Aid Society. Incoming MS Student in Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy at the Vienna University of Economics and Business in the fall of 2021.
New Mother’s Day Proclamation by an organizational leader
Music by SUN-SiNG Collective
A children’s story time will round out the program.

Lobby Tuesday w/ Senator Warner's Staff
2021-05-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Monthly Warner Lobby
Your chance to let Senator Warner know what you think. Everyone has a chance to talk (if they want). Staffers pass on your asks to the Senator.
Register for Zoom link: https://novagrassroots.org/event-warner-lobby.php

NRA Monthly Vigil / Protest
2021-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | NRA Headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA, 22030

HRI General Meeting
2021-05-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join HRI April General Meeting via Zoom at 7pm.
Our guest speakers will be Lieutenant Governor Candidate(s) Hala Ayala & Andria McClellan
Come hear about Hala Ayala and Andria McClellan’s platform for Lt. Governor. Bring questions for the candidates. Should be an interesting conversation now that we know the Republican ticket for the top 3 statewide offices.
In addition, Dranesville District Supervisor John Faust will join us to discuss the hiring of the new Fairfax Police Chief..
Contact: herndonrestonindivisible@gmail.com for details and zoom link.

Friday Power Lunch
2021-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join in the room – Friday Power Lunch on June 25 at 12 NOON – When WE Vote We Win! Register at https://bit.ly/3wcVBx8.
Grassroot groups are representing! Heidi Zollo Kathleen Murray Chris LeMenestrel Luisa Boyarski NOPE Neighbors and canidates Finale Johnson Norton for Delegate
Nadarius Clark Blakely Lockhart Katie Sponsler For Delegate – Organizations: Melissa Rector Hartman & WinVA Heidi Marie Drauschak representing!

Women's Summit: Grassroots Mix & Mingle
2021-06-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Rowan Tree, 280 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon
An evening social with musical guest Jillian Matundan. Julie Jakopic (Virginia’s List) will talk about the historic number of women running for office this year in Virginia. And, special guests. Come join the conversation.

Women's Summit: Summer of Summit Rally
2021-06-26 16:00 - 21:00 | Occoquan Regional Park, 9751 Ox Rd, Lorton, VA, United States
Come get fired up for the November election by meeting our candidates in person. You’ll get to see the new Turning Point Suffragist Memorial, relax along the river for a picnic dinner, and hear from our candidates.

4pm – Check-in opens. Come early and enjoy the beautiful river park.

4:30pm – HRI Meet-up at Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. Wear your yellow shirt.

5pm – Turning Point Suffragist Memorial. We’ll start at the memorial for a celebration of the power of women and the vote. Then we will parade across the street to beautiful glass-walled Occoquan Center for the Rally.

6pm – Summer of Summits Rally Part 1

7:15pm – Picnic Supper

8:30pm – Summer of Summits Rally Part 2

9:30pm – Event Ends

RALLY Speakers (check back for updates)

Congressmen: Gerry Connolly, Don Beyer & Jennifer Wexton

Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn

VA Senator Jennifer Boysko & George Barker

Delegates: Josh Cole, David Reid, Karrie Delaney, Wendy Gooditis, Elizabeth Guzman, Dan Helmer, Mark Keam, Kathleen Murphy, Ken Plum, Sam Rasoul, David Rein, Danica Roem, Suhas Subramanyam, Kathy Tran, Vivian Watts, Jennifer Carroll Foy, former Delegate and Governor candidate

Delegate Candidates: lizabeth Bennett-Parker, Nadarius Clarke, Melanie Cornelisse, Bridgette Craighead, Kecia Evans, Debra Gardner, Jennifer Kitchen, Rachel Levy, Blakely Lockhart, Michelle Maldonado, Sara H. Ratcliffe, Briana Sewell, Irene Shin, Paul Siker, & Katie Sponsler

Special Guests: Phyliss Randall (Chair Board of Supervisor, Loudoun)- Pat Wirth (ED/CEO, Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association),

Dorri C. Scott (CEO of the WiseWOMAN – Poet/Writer), Krysta Jones (Vote Lead Impact), Lisa A. Sales (Chair, Commissioner, Mount Vernon District – FFX Commission for Women), and Tamarrah Addison (Poet)

Women’s Summit Registration with all the details: https://networknova.org/

Dulles Area Dems Breakfast: Mark Herring
2021-06-28 07:30 - 09:30 | Amphora Restaurant, 1151 Elden St, Herndon
Dulles Area Democrats are excited to announce the return of their breakfast series!
Join DAD and their special guest speaker VA Attorney General Mark Herring.
**Please note, due to continuing public health regulations, Amphora is not able to offer a buffet. All attendees must order from the menu and are responsible for paying for their own meal.**
DAD is not charging an entry fee for this breakfast.
Please RSVP ==> HERE

Fairfax BoS Public Safety Committee Meeting
2021-06-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Fairfax County Government Center
The Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee is scheduled to meet at 1:30 p.m. on June 29, 2021 in the Government Center Board Auditorium.
The meeting can be accessed as televised on Channel 16, streamed live online and available to view on demand following the meeting. Live audio of the meeting may also be accessed by dialing 703-324-7700.
Meeting details ==> HERE

HRI Election Group Meeting
2021-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join HRI Election Group for post-Primary election activity planning.
Contact: herndonrestonindivisible@gmail.com for details.

NRA Monthly Protest / Vigil
2021-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | NRA Headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA, 22030
It has been 10 and a half years since a Tucson, AZ gunman killed 6 and wounded 18, including then Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. PAT MAISCH has been credited with preventing more deaths by grabbing the gunman when he started to reload. PAT will be speaking in front of the NRA HQ today between 10:00and 11:00am. It will be the 103rd consecutive 14th-of-the-month that we have protested at their doorstep.

Support LGBTQIA+ Students at Fairfax School Board Thursday
2021-07-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd, Falls Church
Hosted by the Fairfax County Democratric Committee.
High alert! Stand up for LGBTQIA+ students at Fairfax County School Board Thursday! Plan on coming at 5:45 or earlier for parking, and if we need to go in early to get a seat. There’s a Supporting Schools Rally at 6 in front. For some reason a very odd anti-teacher group in Loudoun called P.A.C.T. (Parents Against CRT) is coming to our Fairfax school board at 6 p.m. that evening, maybe to fill our auditorium. We should strive to be there first. What in the world is this Loudoun group coming to Fairfax for? We should strive to be early, and not interact. First in-person school board meeting in two years, so it is crucial for our community and allies to have a real presence.

Arlington Blue Family Canvass: Paul Siker (HD33)
2021-07-17 12:00 - 14:00 | Round Hill ES, 17115 Evening Star Dr, Roundhill, VA
Join Beyond Arlington as we knock on doors for Paul Siker for Delegate in the 33rd District. Paul will bring back decency, kindness, and measurable results that will benefit directly the people of Loudoun, Frederick and Clarke counties. Let’s flip this seat Democratic Blue and give the 33rd a Delegate they can be proud to represent them.
We will be canvassing in Roundhill, VA.
Sign Up to Canvass with Team Siker ==> HERE

Good Trouble Vigil for Democracy (Washington DC)
2021-07-17 20:00 - 22:30 | BLM Plaza
Join HRI at the “Good Trouble” candlelight vigil for democracy at Black Lives Matter Plaza at BLM Plaza in Washington, D.C.
On the one year anniversary of Rep. John Lewis’ passing, we’ll call for the Senate to protect our democracy and voting rights by passing the “For the People Act” (S.1./H.R.1), the “John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act” and D.C. Statehood. We will honor John Lewis’ legacy with candles, music and brief speeches from faith, youth and political leaders. This vigil will be led by Public Citizen.
Meet us at 6:45 p.m. at Wiehle metro near the farecard machines. We’ll ride metro to Farragut West, hold letters at the vigil from 8-9:30 p.m. and return to Wiehle around 10:30 p.m.
Facemasks are optional for fully vaccinated people but mandatory if you are not fully vaccinated. Please wear an HRI neon yellow protest shirt, if possible, and bring water.
Contact: herndonrestonindivisible@gmail.com with any questions.
