Whats Up WofA Week of 05/25/2025
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Now – June 8, 2025
#WORLDPride DC 2025
Will feature a vibrant and innovative slate of events and cultural programs that will highlight the best that Washington, DC has to offer. From music to film, from the National Mall to Embassy Row, you will experience the world through Washington’s multifaceted and multi-cultural community. Info
Now – June 30th
Pride Events in Arlington
In addition to World Pride 2025, there are lots of great Pride events happening in Arlington from Now – 6/30! Pageants, Festivals, Robin Bell Light Projections, Flamy Grant – LIVE, LGBTQ+ Mental Health Panel and much, much more!
Find more at: Pride Month Events or Equality Arlington Events!
Tuesday, May 27th
Last Day to Register or Update Voter Registration
for June 17th Virginia Democratic Primary
Voter Registration Information Here
Wednesday, May 28th 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Next Steps: Resource Expo for Federal Employees and Contractors
Over 40 employers and service providers will be in attendance – offering sessions on Transferable Skills, Using Ai for Job Search, Activating Your Resilience for Well-Being, and more! More Info Here
Saturday, May 31st 10:00am – 12:00pm
Postcards in the Parlor with WofA!
We’ll be meeting in the White Parlor at Clarendon Presbyterian Church on Saturday, May 31, 10am-12pm, to write postcards. We’ll be working on the third round of postcards to women who lean Democrat or Republican and haven’t voted in past elections. Phase 3 specifically mentions the Democratic candidate, Lily Franklin. It’s BYO beverage & perhaps something to share.
Friday, June 6th – 12:00pm
Power Lunch
Friday, June 6th 2:00pm (1:30pm meet up at Courthouse Metro)
Unite 4 Veterans Rally 81st D-Day Anniversary
Please join your WOFA Group leaders, Rose Fabia and Micaela Pond, at Courthouse Metro at 1:30 p.m. by the AMC movie theater entrance. Bring your Support Our Troops, Support Our Vets, signs. We will rally together between the Washington Monument and the World War II Memorial. Questions? RSVP HERE
Monday, June 9th 6:45 – 7:45
WofA Membership Meeting
Details to Follow!
Saturday, June 14th
At Capacity WofA “No Kings!” Bridge – Arlington
We will meet at Innovation Elementary School, the Rear parking lot, and divide into teams. We want to be on as many bridges as we can on I-66, 395 N, and Rt. 50. The more folks that sign up, the more bridges we can cover. We will put you in groups of six or more with a bridge captain. We will be making more 2 ft. letters in the coming weeks, but ask that you bring banners, signs, and USA flags since it is Flag Day!
Saturday, June 14th 4:00-pm – 6:00pm
Join WofA’s “Hands Across Arlington – No Kings”
Join thousands of your fellow DMV-area citizens as we form a human chain of conscience across Arlington County in a peaceful protest! In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to the increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption of the Trump administration. RSVP and Info Here
Saturday, June 14th
Fairfax Indivisible “No Kings!” Visibility Brigades in Springfield
Two locations: Braddock Road 495 overpass (park at Ravensworth Shopping Center) and intersection of Old Keene Mill Rd & Rolling Rd (park at Cardinal Forest Shopping Center)
Signup Here Contact: Barb, [email protected]
Wednesday, June 18th 6:00pm – 8:00pm – Arlington, VA
Meet Candidate Stacey Carroll – HoD 64 #FUNraiser!
Meet WofA Adopt a Candidate Stacey Carroll in an amazing setting! If you haven’t met Stacey, you will understand why we at WofA are great fans! Stacey’s HoD #64 has been deemed as “Flippable” and we are working towards making that happen. Stop in, hear from Stacey, have a delicious bite to eat and a libation of your choice! Please RSVP HERE (address will be provided upon reservation)
Thursday, June 19th
2nd Annual Juneteenth Community Day
This family-friendly event commemorates the emancipation of Africans whom were enslaved and honors African American culture and heritage. Join us to honor and celebrate the strength, determination, resilience, and integrity of those who weathered in the pursuit of liberation and freedom!
June 27th – 29th
9th Annual Women’s Summit – Hilton McLean Tysons Corner
Power Up To Energize, Empower, & Mobilize Your Activism. With main stage programming, breakouts, advocacy fair, surprises and delights, and ample networking opportunities, you will not want to miss this year! RSVP
ONGOING
Tuesdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tesla Tuesday! Arlington, VA
2710 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Wednesday and Sunday
Join WofA’s Visibility Brigade!
Join the Rush Hour Resistance! Come join us WEDs 5:00-6:30 and SUNs 5:00-6:30 on an overpass near you to assemble oversized “scrabble” letters made of foam board to create inspiring messages for the passing motorists below. Visibility Brigades is part of a nationwide movement to show everyday people that they are not alone in these unprecedented times. Please email Maria to join the fun at [email protected]
Thursdays, 3:00pm What’s the Plan – Indivisible
Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin each week, as we carve out an hour to discuss what’s happening and – more importantly – what’s the plan.
Wednesdays Team Enough
Are you a young person between 13 and 25 years old who is interested in taking action around preventing gun violence? Join the Team ENOUGH welcome session to learn more about the different ways you can engage RSVP
Lobby Days with Senator Warner’s Office (Monthly Zoom)
RSVP HERE
ONGOING ACTIONS – updated regularly
CALLS TO ACTION
Choose your ACTIONS at: 5Calls.org
ELECTIONS SECTION
All Things Virginia Elections: From Primaries thru November 4th Election!
Virginia Deadlines, Voter Registration and Updating; In Person Early Voting; Primary Info; and much more can be found HERE
Virginia Elections Lt. Governor and Attorney General (Democratic Primary)
Attorney General Candidates
Lieutenant Governor Candidates
Meet the Six Candidates Vying for Virginia’s Lt. Governor seat
Red, Wine & Blue Democratic Candidates Forum April 2025
Follow WofA’s Power Pack and find more about these candidates and their districts HERE
Stacey Carroll
https://staceycarrollforva.com
Del. Josh Cole
Canvass for Delegate Josh Cole and Abigail Spanberger
https://jgcole.org
Nicole Cole
Lily Franklin
https://www.lilyfordelegate.com
Interest Form Sign Up: Phonebank for Virginia HERE
Protests, Rallies, Calls and More
Spreadsheet of Current and Future Local Actions
Indivisible’s website has specific messages for you to communicate with your Senators and Representatives offices, and includes scripts and a form that will automatically connect your phone with their offices.
WofA Issue Groups Sign Up
Groups are forming and meetings are being organized – make sure to go to the group sign-up form to get the invite link!
Team 1 Voter Turnout & Education
OTHER
Immigration
FEDERAL WORKERS AND CONTRACTORS
We recognize the importance of supporting federal workers who are essential to our democracy. Learn how to stand up for the rights of federal employees, access resources for advocacy, and find out how you can get involved in the fight against harmful policies impacting this vital workforce.
May 28th Next Steps: Resource Expo for Federal Employees and Contractors
WashingtonianTheatre Discounts51st St News (Spreadsheet at bottom of article)
National WhistleBlower Center – Know Your Rights
Apply for UCFE (Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees)
Partnership for Public Service
TRUSTED NEWS SOURCES
The Grassroots Connector (substack)
Virginia Public Access Project and The Virginia Pressroom
ICYMI
One More Reason Why it’s important to Vote Early in Person!
“Trump is reportedly planning to fire the entire governing board of the U.S. Postal Service and bring the USPS under the Commerce Department—essentially making it part of his administration.”
