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July updates

We hope everyoen had a happy Fourth of July, and got to participate in some patriotic resistance. Here are some things you can do this week:

Bannering: Phinneywood Rising is one of 15 Seattle-area groups doing special bannering during World Cup games, exercising our right to free speech and letting the rest of the world know where we stand. We'll be out there again at 2 p.m. Monday, July 6 for an hour of bannering and to cheer on the USA team. Bring a flag and join us!

Brews 'n Bitchin's next meeting will be Wednesday, July 8 at 1 p.m. at the usual location, with a focus on helping craft good statements to oppose the proposed OMB rule that would politicize federal grant-making. See Communities Rising's special page for good details and guidance.

Banner with the frog

Phinneywood Rising's bannering project takes place Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and will continue that schedule during World Cup games. Find out why the regulars at this event love to be out there dancing and waving signs to the approximately 2,000 motorists that pass by. Bannering takes place at the Highway 99 north pedestrian overpass at Woodland Park. Here's a map of the exact location. Here's a little write-up about why bannering matters.

Rally for Democracy

Thursdays: Rally for Democracy at 73rd & Greenwood (Ken's Market), 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. An hour of noisemaking, sign and handwaving, and conversations on the sidewalk.

Brews & Bitchin'

Next meeting Wednesday, July 8, 1 p.m.: Phinneywood Rising's hour of brainstorming, socializing and networking will keep going twice a month (yes, this is a change from an earlier post). This is an unstructured hour of conversation and contemplation to help us think of new ways to drive the resistance. Bring your best ideas, and help us make the opposition better and stronger!

Join the Signing Resistance

Come join joyful protesting actions with the Sunshine Resistance Singers!

No rehearsals, no singing experience needed. Just show up and SING! (or clap along, or help hand out flyers to passers-by, or hold a sign, or twirl an umbrella). Lyrics will be provided on big charts so your hands will be free to clap, hold a tambourine or whatever.

If you're interested, please fill out this form and we'll send you more details.

Fighting ICE

ICE is out in force in our neighborhoods right now. Join Phinneywood Neighbors Protecting Neighbors (FB link here) to protect one another and provide aid to vulnerable community members.

Learn how to be an observer: Here's a YouTube video by No Kings organizers about how to document and record ICE encounters. Fast-forward through the first 8 minutes to get to the heart of the workshop.

The League of Women Voters has published a comprehensive guide to immigrant and protester rights, including downloadable cards and trainings. Check it out.

And the City of Seattle's Stand Together: Let's Make Seattle a Welcoming City is worth a read to understand Seattle's policy on immigration enforcement.

Save these dates

July 8: Brews 'n Bitchin', 1 p.m.
July 22: Brews 'n Bitchin' special brewpub social, 6:30 p.m., see your email for details.
Aug. 2: Communities Rising picnic at Green Lake

"The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something. Don't wait for good things to happen to you. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope." -- President Obama

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