Rep. MacDonell's 'NO DEFENSE' Documentary Screening
2024-01-28 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Troy Public Library, 510 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI, 48084, United States
Join Rep. Sharon MacDonell and Michigan LCV at the Troy Public Library Sunday, January 28 for a screening of the critically acclaimed documentary ‘No Defense.’ The film tells the story of toxic PFAS contamination stemming from Oscoda County’s former Wurtsmith Air Force base, the first federally recognized PFAS contamination site. We hope to see you there!

Troubled Water Screening in Grand Rapids
2024-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Loosemore Theater, 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504, United States
General admission tickets are $5, and free student/needs-based tickets are also available. Doors open at 6:00 PM EST, film starts at 6:30 PM. Guests are encouraged to come early to mingle with the filmmakers. A Q&A with producer William Wright will follow the film.
Troubled Water chronicles a 36-day, 425-mile journey on standup paddleboards along the Great Lakes. The film is directed by Davis Huber and produced by William Wright and Chris Yahanda.
The idea was sparked by the three friends on their summer paddle trip down Michigan’s west coast. Chris received a text alert that a judge had temporarily shut down Line 5 after Canadian oil company Enbridge failed to abide by the State’s shutdown order. As the sun set over Lake Michigan, these lifelong friends couldn’t help but wonder, “How can any Michigander stomach the risk of an oil spill on this coastline?”
Inspired to do something, they created a film to shed light on the manmade impacts of Michigan’s freshwater, including the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline, which carries nearly 23 million gallons of crude oil and natural gas liquids daily beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
Sean McBrearty, Oil & Water Don’t Mix Campaign Coordinator, said Troubled Water is a great way to bring public awareness to the risks associated with Line 5. “Everybody who wants to get involved – who cares about the Great Lakes and wants to protect them and make sure we don’t have a crucial oil spill – has a role to play, whether it’s something large or something small,” he said. “I’m very grateful for the role Chris, William, and their crew have played.”

Phonebank for Water Affordability
2024-02-07 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-02-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The Macomb County Commission is planning to vote on a resolution in opposition to Affordable Water Legislation at the state level. Join us in urging the Macomb County Commission to instead, support this legislation because it would benefit most Michiganders while costing the wealthiest among us a very small amount each year.
Senator Stephanie Chang has spearheaded a collaborative effort over seven months, uniting stakeholders for a comprehensive water affordability plan in Michigan. This includes addressing issues like doubled water costs since 1980 and the public health importance highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiatives like the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program have helped, but a statewide approach is crucial.
Join us for a patch-through Phonebank, where we’ll encourage Macomb residents to leave a voicemail for the Macomb County Commission in support of this water affordability bill package.

Coffee Hour with State Representative Betsy Coffia
2024-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Please join us for an upcoming virtual coffee hour, where Betsy will give a legislative update and take your questions about the issues facing our state and our community! These events are a great way to find out what policies she’s working on and to share your ideas and concerns with her!

Water Affordability Town Hall
2024-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Salvation Army, 24140 Mound Rd, Warren, MI, 48091, United States
Please join us in attending State Senator Stephanie Chang and State Representative Donavan McKinney’s Water Affordability Townhall on Monday February 12th, from 6-8pm. This event includes key speakers such as: Sylvia Orduño, People’s Water Board Coalition; Imam Mustapha Elturk, President of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA); Gary Brown, Director of Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD); Elin Betanzo, Safe Water Engineering.

Clean Energy Future Town Hall with Sen. Hertel and Rep. Mentzer!
2024-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Mount Clemens Library, 150 Cass Ave, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043, United States
Please join Senator Hertel, Representative Mentzer, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and other local and environmental experts for a panel discussion on the recently passed Clean Energy Future package, which puts Michigan on a path to 100% Clean Energy!

Volunteer Huddle! (Monthly)
2024-02-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join Michigan LCV for a Volunteer Huddle to connect with volunteers from every corner of our state, get updates on recent developments pertaining to environmental and voting rights issues in Michigan, discuss the recent actions we’ve taken, and hear about the upcoming opportunities to make a difference!

Macomb County: Full Commission Meeting
2024-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Macomb County Administration Building, 1 S Main St, Mount Clemens, MI, 48043, United States
Please join us in attending Macomb County’s Full Commission meeting on February 15th at 3pm. We encourage attendees to make a public comment voicing support for critical Water Affordability Legislation that will significantly help Macomb County residents and other Michiganders! We believe water is a human right, and we are jumping into action to sway the Macomb County Commission to vote in support of this essential Water Affordability Legislation.
Please find the meeting agenda here: https://macombcomi.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1590/files/18797

Coffee Hour with Senator Hertel
2024-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | 28800 Harper Ave St. Clair Shores, MI 48081, 28800 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI, 48081, United States
Please join us in attending a coffee hour with Senator Hertel on Friday, February 16th! We will be thanking Sen. Hertel for voting to pass 100% Clean Energy legislation. You’ll receive talking points and more information after signing up.

Town Hall with Senator Bayer
2024-02-19 18:00 - 19:30 | West Bloomfield Middle School, 6000 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI, 48322, United States
Please join us in attending a “What’s new that impacts you!” Town Hall with Senator Bayer on Monday, Feb. 19 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Make Your Voice Heard: Michigan Redistricting Commission Public Hearing
2024-02-21 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-02-22 10:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
In a series of mapping sessions, Michigan’s citizen-led redistricting commission redrew state House maps after a three-judge panel struck down the current lines. The commission has put forward several alternatives for public input before it submits its final adjusted state House map to the court. We strongly encourage the public to attend and speak up about what you’d like to see come out of these new maps. Talking points and more information will be provided prior to the event.

Volunteer Huddle With Senator Stephanie Chang!
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual

Taking Back Our Power! With Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Ro Khanna
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | UAW Local 600, 10550 Dix Ave, Dearborn, MI, 48120, United States
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you for the groundbreaking TAKING BACK OUR POWER campaign launch on February 22 at UAW Local 600 in Dearborn. We can no longer allow monopoly corporations and powerful government contractors to buy their way out of accountability and drown out the voice of the people. This event marks the beginning of a transformative movement aimed at empowering individuals and communities to reclaim their influence to reshape the trajectory of our democracy. We will be joined by U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Ro Khanna.

Clean Energy Future Town Hall with Sen. Camilleri and Rep. Churches
2024-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Bacon Memorial Library, 45 Vinewood St, Wyandotte, MI, 48192, United States
Please join Senator Darrin Camilleri, Representative Jaime Churches, the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, and other local and environmental experts for a panel discussion on the recently passed Clean Energy Future package, which puts Michigan on a path to 100% Clean Energy!

Phonebank for Water Affordability
2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-03-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us in urging the State Legislature to support essential Affordable Water legislation because it would benefit most Michiganders while costing the wealthiest among us a very small amount ($24) each year.
Senator Stephanie Chang has spearheaded a collaborative effort over seven months, uniting stakeholders for a comprehensive water affordability plan in Michigan. This includes addressing issues like doubled water costs since 1980 and the public health importance highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiatives like the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program have helped, but a statewide approach is crucial.
Join us for a patch-through Phonebank, where we’ll encourage residents to leave a voicemail for legislators in support of this water affordability bill package.

Youth Climate Coalition with Commissioner Mai Xiong
2024-02-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join Michigan LCV for our Youth Climate Coalition featuring a special guest, Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong! Connect with other young people from every corner of our state, get updates on recent developments pertaining to environmental and voting rights issues in Michigan, discuss the recent actions we’ve taken, and plan and discuss upcoming opportunities to make a difference!

An Evening with Barbara McQuade with John U. Bacon in Traverse City
2024-03-11 18:00 - 21:00 | City Opera House, 106 E. Front Street, Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
America is under attack and the weapon is disinformation. So says Barbara McQuade, a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, a former U.S. District Attorney of Eastern Michigan, and a University of Michigan law professor.
Barbara writes about how authoritarians throughout history have manipulated the truth to advance their agendas in her new book, Attack From Within – the psychological tactics they use, why they work, and how the digital age is making the threat more potent every day. She also offers solutions and aims to inspire a national conversation about renewing this country to a democracy.
Please join Barbara and guest host John Bacon, in what’s sure to be a compelling conversation.
Doors open at 6 pm with live music and a cash bar. The conversation starts at 7 p.m. and is followed by a book signing.
Student Tickets: Just $10

Coffee Hour with Senator Sean McCann
2024-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | 6400 W Main St, 6400 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Please join Michigan LCV at State Senator Sean McCann’s Community Coffee Hour. Join us in celebrating the Historic Climate Legislation we were able to pass last year with Senator McCann, and share your story. By building relationships with our leaders and each other, we can continue to build the future that our grandchildren deserve!

Make Your Voice Heard at MPSC Virtual Hearing!
2024-03-19 13:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) has scheduled a virtual hearing taking place Tuesday, March 19, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. to hear from those impacted by renewable energy and energy storage siting regulations. The MPSC will start the meeting with brief remarks and then take public comments. It is critical we make our voices heard. Please sign up for more details and to receive our suggested talking points.

Farm Bill Phonebank
2024-03-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us in calling our members of Congress to thank them for supporting the Farm Bill!
One of the most highly consequential pieces of federal legislation is the farm bill, which gets renewed for passage about every five years. The farm bill is an omnibus package––that means when Members of Congress vote on this one piece of legislation, it contains a wide range of programs that affect multiple policy issues. From nutrition assistance to crop subsidies to rural energy, the farm bill is so massive that people often write it off as way too complicated and arcane, and as a result, shut it out of everyday policy discussions.

Volunteer Huddle With State Representative Erin Byrnes
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join Michigan LCV for a Volunteer Huddle with State Representative Erin Byrnes to connect with volunteers from every corner of our state, get updates on recent developments about environmental and voting rights issues in Michigan, discuss the recent actions we’ve taken, and hear about the upcoming opportunities to make a difference!

Volunteer Huddle With Senator Stephanie Chang!
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join Michigan LCV and State Senator Stephanie Chang for a Volunteer Huddle to connect with volunteers from every corner of our state, get updates on recent developments on environmental and voting rights issues in Michigan, discuss the recent actions we’ve taken, and hear about the upcoming opportunities to make a difference!

Youth Climate Coalition with Commissioner Mai Xiong
2024-03-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join Michigan LCV and Macomb County Commissioner Mai Xiong for a Youth Climate Coalition virtual meeting to connect with other young people from every corner of our state, get updates on recent developments on environmental and voting rights issues in Michigan, discuss the recent actions we’ve taken, and plan and discuss upcoming opportunities to make a difference!

Coffee Hour with Rep. Joey Andrews
2024-04-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Benton Harbor Public Library, 213 E Wall St, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022, United States
Join Michigan LCV on Wednesday, Apr. 3 in Benton Harbor for State Representative Joey Andrews’ Community Coffee Hour. Join us in celebrating the historic climate legislation we were able to pass last year with Rep Andrews and share your story. By building relationships with our leaders and each other, we can continue to build the future that our grandchildren deserve!

Phonebank for Water Affordability
2024-04-03 16:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us in urging the State Legislature to support essential Affordable Water legislation because it would benefit most Michiganders while costing the wealthiest among us a very small amount each year.
