Events
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Energy Costs Listening Tour – Charlottesville
TBAThe Energy Costs Listening Tour is a series of community conversations hosted by Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi that brings together local elected officials, energy experts, and Virginians to discuss the proposed Dominion–NextEra takeover and what it could mean for utility bills, grid reliability, and communities across the Commonwealth. It is coming to Charlottesville, VA on…
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De-escalation for Poll Volunteers
VirtualVoter ProtectionWhether you're signed up as a poll greeter, voter advocate, poll observer, or election officer, you'll play an essential role in keeping our elections free, fair, and safe. The organization you've volunteered with should provide training on what your role will entail, but this year may require a bit more preparation: This half-hour Zoom training…
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Connecting with Voters in the First Minute
VirtualGOTVVolunteer Blue invites you to a special workshop with Elizabeth Chur, author of The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers. Ever freeze up after “Hi, I’m calling about the election…”? Nervously speed through your script at the door like you’re auctioning livestock? Good news: We’ll teach you simple techniques that will ease those first-minute jitters…
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Virtual Volunteer Fair
FeaturedVirtualGOTVCurious about getting more involved? Join us for our first-ever Virtual Volunteer Fair! Whether you missed our in-person event or are just exploring ways to make a difference, this is a great opportunity to learn about a variety of volunteer opportunities, meet organizers, and get your questions answered. We'll highlight ways to get involved with…
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Vote Together on First Day of Early Voting
Ellen M. Bozman Government Center 2100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA, United StatesGOTVIt's the first day of voting so let's do it together. We'll meet up at Bozeman Center at Courthouse Plaza and walk to the polls and VOTE! And, of course, take pics to share on social media. We love it when folks sign up so we know how many folks to expect. No sign up…
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Hands Around the Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC, United StatesTara Hoot and Hands Off the Arts will lead this joyful gathering centered on uplifting the Kennedy Center, her staff, and all the artists past, present and future who have graced her stages. This nostalgia-inspired community action allows those of us who love the Kennedy Center to celebrate the Center’s past and envision its future.…
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Mobilize Our Early Voting Message
2300 Key Boulevard parking lot 2300 Key Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United StatesGOTVJoin WOFA for some artistic fun in using special washable windshield paints to turn your car windshields into mobile EARLY VOTE billboards! With every drive around town, you will be encouraging your neighbors to make sure to protect their vote by voting this election! MEET IN THE PARKING LOT.
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Arlington Interfaith Vigil Against ICE Cruelty
Alcova Heights Park 901 South George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA, United StatesImmigrationThis interfaith public ritual will lift up the memory of those whose lives have been taken unjustly by our own country—a matter of sorrow and shame, and of supreme importance to call out in this national emergency. Together we will honor the over 50 people who have died by the hands of ICE or in…
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Celebrate with Parisa
TreeHouse in Arlington (3 blocks from East Falls Church metro; address shared closer to the date)GOTVPlease join Commonwealth's Attorney Parisa Dehghani-Tafti for a Karaoke Birthday Party. (Singing encouraged but not required.) Tickets available.
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Metros & Corners – Early Vote Canvassing – Ballston Metro
Ballston Metro 901 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, United StatesGOTVJoin WofA & Friends as we encourage EARLY VOTING at the Ballston Metro. Sign up to be a captain or volunteer - we need both! We'll have easy-to-use voter information pamphlets to hand out as we engage commuters at Metro stations and other busy locations throughout the area, including festivals like Clarendon Day. We will…