Saturday, October 17: Singing Resistance Music at No Kings: Vote Early | 10:00 a.m. at Greene Square Park
The Singing Resistance song leaders and ensemble will sing rally songs and encourage civic engagement during the No Kings: Vote Early event on Saturday, October 17. All are welcome to come and participate as they want. Download Flyer
Saturday, October 17: Refugee and Immigrant Association Celebration Night | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society
The Refugee and Immigrant Association (RIA) is hosting an event on Saturday, October 17, 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the UU Society, 2355 Oakdale Road in Coralville. RIA is led by African immigrants and refugees and serves that community both in Johnson and Linn counties. The event will honor Rev. pastor Jean Ruhigita Ndagora, a Congolese leader whose example of selfless service has inspired RIA. They will recognize 30-50 members of the refugee/immigrant community who have graduated from high school or college/university during the past year. The program will include a dinner, music, and a keynote address as well as the recognition of the graduates. This event is open to everyone in the community, at no cost. RIA is proud of its graduates and wants to share this joy with the broader community.
Please email RIA at refugeeiowa@gmail.com to let them know you plan to attend.
Sunday, October 18: Love Your Neighbor. Vote Together. | 3:00 p.m. and Lindale Mall
The Interfaith Alliance of Iowa, Escucha Mi Voz, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, and congregations across Johnson and Linn counties are teaming up for a faith-based day of early voting to ensure all people are able to cast their vote. All are welcome! Download Flyer