A weekly roundup of Virginia political events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, Mar.6 through Thursday, Mar. 12. 

Want to get politically engaged this week? You can help organize the next No Kings event, protest the war in Iran, or craft with fellow progressives.

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events and actions:

Friday (March 6)

 

Fredericksburg Democratic Committee: First Day of Early Vote Event (Fredericksburg, multiple times)

An opportunity to talk to voters about redistricting as they head to the polls. 

Indivisible: VOTE YES – First Day Vote-In Rally (Fairfax, 10:30 am – 12 pm)

A demonstration in favor of the temporary redistricting amendment. 

Williamsburg JCC Indivisible: Freedom Fridays: Celebrate International Women’s Day (Williamsburg, 12 – 1 pm)

A demonstration celebrating International Women’s Day. 

Saturday (March 7)

 

Norfolk City Democratic Committee: Norfolk Dem Committee March Breakfast (Norfolk, 8:30 – 10 am)

A buffet-style breakfast and information session about Virginia’s redistricting. 

Suffolk Democratic Committee: Resist! Sidewalk Protest (Suffolk, 10 am)

A weekly anti-fascist protest on Main Street.

Do Something Alexandria: No Kings 3 organizing meeting (Alexandria, 10:30 am – 12 pm)

A meeting to help organize the next No Kings protest in Alexandria. 

Indivisible: Fight for Democracy – Out with ICE (Tysons, 11 am – 12 pm)

A weekly protest demanding the removal of ICE in Virginia. 

Stand Up for Science Richmond: Protest with speakers (Richmond, 12 – 2 pm)

A demonstration in favor of science and public health with speakers. 

Answer Coalition: Stop the War on Iran! (Richmond, 1 pm)

A demonstration protesting the war on Iran as part of a national day of action. 

Sunday (March 8)

 

RVA Indivisible: Craft-In (Richmond, 1 – 5 pm)

A crafting event to celebrate International Women’s Day. 

Williamsburg JCC Indivisible: Poster Making Party for No Kings 3 (Williamsburg, 2 – 5 pm)

A poster-making party in preparation for the incoming No Kings protest. 

Indivisible: International Women’s Day Protest (Reston, 2 – 3:30 pm)

A demonstration in favor of women’s rights and reproductive freedom. 

Monday (March 9)

 

Indivisible: Peninsula Mobilize Monday (Hampton, 3 – 4 pm)

A weekly, peaceful protest for progressive values. 

Tuesday (March 10)

 

Indivisible: Signs of Democracy (Arlington, 4 – 6 pm)

A local Indivisible event in protest of the Trump administration. 

Wednesday (March 11)

 

Virginia Grassroots: Resist & Persist Weekly Protest (Virginia Beach, 7:30 – 9 am)

A weekly protest at the corners of Independence and Virginia Beach Blvd.

Indivisible: Wednesday Warriors (Newport News, 3 – 4 pm)

A weekly protest in favor of progressive values. 

Thursday (March 12)

 

Virginia Grassroots: COVA Community Meeting & Town Hall (Norfolk, 6:30 – 8 pm)

A monthly town hall meeting. This month’s focus is on Virginia’s redistricting.

 

Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator Ava Edwards at ava@couriernewsroom.com with details. Please send details at least one week before the event.

 

Related: Your weekly guide to taking action in Virginia (Feb. 27-Mar. 5)