Community Voices Update 045, events, recurring events, boycotts, trainings, gatherings
Grassroots Alexandria
Tuesday December 30, 3:30-4:30pm EST, WofA Tuesday Holiday Bridge Brigade
From: https://wofava.org/
Heather Cox Richardson, 12/11/2025, said “Do not let up over the holidays!” And we aren’t. We will continue to have our 3 bridges a week, Sunday 3-4:30, Tuesday 3:30-4:30 and Wednesday 12-1:30 right through into the New Year. Join us to share messages, joy and community as we are “saluted” by honks below!
This is a local Indivisible event!
Where: 1500 N Potomac St, Arlington, VA 22205
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/876684/
Wednesday December 31, 12-1:30pm EST, WofA Wednesday Holiday Bridge Brigade
From: https://wofava.org/
Heather Cox Richardson, 12/11/2025, said “Do not let up over the holidays!” And we aren’t. We will continue to have our 3 bridges a week, Sunday 3-4:30, Tuesday 3:30-4:30 and Wednesday 12-1:30 right through into the New Year. Join us to share messages, joy and community as we are “saluted” by honks below!
Where: 1006 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22205
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/876688/
Wednesday December 31, 8pm EST, New Year's Eve Benefit for the Gaza Soup Kitchen
From: Busboys and Poets
Join us for a special New Year’s Eve event at Busboys and Poets 14th & V. Enjoy a curated menu by Laila El-Haddad while supporting the Gaza Soup Kitchen. 100% of ticket sales will go directly to this impactful cause. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference as we celebrate together!
Where: Busboys and Poets, 14th & V
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSAl0bukn35/
Thursday January 1, 12:30-6pm EST, A Warm Beginning
From: Mixtape Sapphics
There’s something powerful about how you begin a year. ✨
Not rushed.
Not performative.
Not loud unless you want it to be.
A Warm Beginning is our New Year’s Day gathering for sapphics 35+ in the DMV who want to start 2026 connected, grounded, and open to what’s next.
Come solo or with friends.
Arrive early, arrive late, stay awhile, or just drop in.
Soft music, easy conversation, intention-setting… and then dancing our way into the year together.
Dress for the year you want—soft, bold, sporty, sparkly, or something in between. Inspired by Brazilian New Year traditions, interpreted your way.
This day is meant to flow.
We’ll take care of the rest.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DSyGBDsFbOg/
https://WarmBeginning.eventbrite.com
Saturday January 3, 11am-12:30pm EST, Joyful Bridge Brigade Springfield VA
From: Joyful Bridge Brigade
The JOYFUL BRIDGE BRIGADE is a friendly group of like-minded souls protesting the current regime and it's heartless and un-American policies. We give voice to our concerns and express our displeasure through messaging posted on the overpass, all-the-while building community and solidarity. Come join us, make new friends and stand up for a better future.
Where: Pedestrian Bridge over Springfield Masonic Temple, 7001 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA 22150
https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/874498/
For more events, boycotts, and trainings, see our full list posted here:
https://grassrootsalexandria.org/events/
Events are organized by others and reported here as an expression of support for democracy.
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Grassroots Alexandria
Saturday January 3, 1pm EST, ALL OUT TO WHITE HOUSE: STOP BOMBING VENEZUELA!
From: https://linktr.ee/psldc
The Trump administration has begun an illegal bombing campaign of the capital of Venezuela, Caracas. The reports are showing the bombing is wide-ranging and indiscriminate. This is a war crime.
White House officials recently have said openly that they seek to regain control of the oil and natural resources of Venezuela. Now all people of conscience must mobilize to demand, STOP THE BOMBING OF VENEZUELA, NO BLOOD FOR OIL!
Where: White House, Washington, D.C.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTCki75jS5K/
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