Many people wonder how they get involved in events and advocacy opportunities in their communities. We’re making sure you are aware of events taking place in communities across North Carolina.
There are countless opportunities to protest, register people to vote, and meet fellow concerned citizens looking to make a difference.
A friendly reminder: North Carolina’s voter registration deadline is Oct. 9. Do you need to register or update your voter registration if you moved since the last time you voted? Cardinal & Pine has created a form that makes it easy!
🗓 Saturday, August 8
Defend Democracy Saturdays: Morrisville (9 – 11 a.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Morrisville Carpenter Road & Davis Drive, Morrisville
You can participate in a peaceful protest in Morrisville each Saturday. Organizers request positive signs only. Parking is located nearby.
Black Summer Outside Canvass – Mecklenburg County (10 – 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon)
Host: Advance Carolina and NC Black Alliance
Location: Charlotte, address provided upon registration
On Saturday, August 8, there are two different opportunities to canvass in Mecklenburg County with NC Black Alliance and Advance Carolina.
Black Summer Outside Canvass – Wilson County (10 – 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. – noon)
Host: Advance Carolina and NC Black Alliance
Location: Wilson County Public Library – 249 Nash St N, Wilson
On Saturday, August 8, there are two different opportunities to canvass in Wilson County with NC Black Alliance and Advance Carolina.
Monthly Coffee: Brewing Democracy (10:30 a.m. – noon)
Host: Indivisible Alamance
Location: Persnickety Books – 703 E Davis St, Burlington
Start your weekend by meeting up with fellow members of the community in Burlington over a cup of coffee and discussing the issues impacting the area.
Freedom Rising Tour: Forsyth County (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
Host: Democracy North Carolina, North Carolina NAACP, NC Black Alliance, Common Cause of North Carolina, Black Voters Matter, NC Counts Coalition
Location: Goler Memorial AME Zion Church – 3894 Northampton Dr, Winston-Salem
Part of a statewide movement, the Freedom Rising Tour is bringing awareness about the attack on Black voters ahead of this year’s midterms.
Rage Against The Regime Gate City BLVD Edition! (11 a.m-noon)
Host: Indivisible Guilford County
Location: 3608 W Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro
Indivisible Guilford County is holding a protest Saturday in Greensboro against the Trump administration.
Unite & Rise for Voting Rights (1 – 4 p.m.)
Host: League of Women Voters – Mecklenburg County
Location: Myers Park Covenant Church – 1900 Queens Rd, Charlotte
Want to help the League of Women Voters reach out to your neighbors in Mecklenburg County? This Saturday, they are hosting a postcard writing party that you can participate in.
Voter Registration in Durham (3 – 5 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: Common Market – 1821 Green St, Durham
An opportunity to register voters in Durham this Saturday!
🗓 Sunday, August 9
Durham Fight for Justice Lit Drop Party (12:30 – 2:30 p.m.)
Host: Flip NC
Location: El Quetzal – 4810 Hope Valley Rd 101, Durham
This is an opportunity to share information about the upcoming North Carolina Supreme Court election in the Bull City. Flip NC will provide food for those canvassing and attendees can meet up for drinks afterwards. You can go out solo or in pairs.
Southern Sundays for Peace: Creedmoor (1 – 2:30 p.m.)
Host: Engaged Defenders for Democracy
Location: North Main Street & East Wilton Avenue, Creedmoor
You can participate in a peaceful sidewalk protest in Creedmoor on Sunday. Organizers request positive signs only. Parking is located nearby.
🗓 Tuesday, August 11
Your Community, Your Voice (6 – 7 p.m.)
Host: Red Wine & Blue
Location: Berewick Recreation Center – 5910 Dixie River Rd, Charlotte
Red Wine & Blue is hosting an event in Charlotte where both Democratic and Republican candidates have been invited to hear from members of the community.
🗓 Wednesday, August 12
August Social (5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Uwharrie
Location: Uwharrie Brewing – 121 N 3rd St, Albemarle
Meet up with members of the community for the monthly social, and if it’s your first time attending, learn how you can get involved more.
Rowan Down Home Monthly Meeting (6 – 7:30 p.m.)
Host: Down Home NC
Location: Rowan Public Library – 201 W Fisher St, Salisbury
Meet fellow members of the community in Salisbury at Down Home NC’s local chapter meeting.
Sign-making party: Get the Flock Out (6:30 – 8:30 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible
Location: Hi-Wire Brewing – Wilmington 1020 Princess St, Wilmington
Community members are creating signs in protest of Flock camera, and calling on local leaders to oppose them. You can help make signs for the event.
🗓 Thursday, August 13
Indivisible Rutherford NC Meeting (6 – 8 p.m.)
Host: Indivisible Rutherford County
Location: Rock Steady Spindale – 239 W Main St, Spindale
At Rutherford County Indivisible’s monthly meeting you can meet fellow community members and learn about some of the issues impacting the community.
Have an event to add? Email Organizing Coordinator Dylan Rhoney at rodney@couriernewsroom.com with details (please send details at least one week in advance).
