BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//North Texas Activist - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:North Texas Activist
X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://northtexasactivist.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Texas Activist
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20150308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20151101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20160313T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20161106T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20170312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20171105T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:UTC
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+0000
TZOFFSETTO:+0000
TZNAME:UTC
DTSTART:20150101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160608T180000
DTSTAMP:20160605T174457Z
CREATED:20160605T174457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160605T174457Z
UID:1534-1465408800-1465408800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Anti-Violence Committee Meeting - June 8\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Interested in doing something to address violence against trans and gender nonconforming folks? From general discrimination and stigma to dealing with police harassment and violence\, come get involved and be part of the solution! \nBe a part of YOUR family and YOUR community finding ways to solve anti-trans violence.  \nWe are currently working on: \n– designing a “know your rights” card for street outreach\n– organizing a “Let’s Talk About It” forum and discussion with guest speakers addressing sex work safety and harm reduction\, PrEP access (including doctors willing to work with target populations)\n– other ideas are invited! \nGuests are always welcome — come out\, socialize with friends\, make new friends\, get involved\, and change the world! \nIF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO OUR LOCATION: we are located on the second floor of a building with offices\, and the most prominent sign on the outside of the building is “Mercy Family Clinic\,” near the intersection of Illinois and Nicholson\, next to El Rancho supermarket. This link should take you directly to our building: https://goo.gl/maps/743SKeioaK12 \nIf you can’t find us\, PLEASE CALL 214-449-1439!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-anti-violence-committee-meeting-june-8-2016/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/facebook_event_1724344141188078.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T203000
DTSTAMP:20160527T235037Z
CREATED:20160527T235037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T235037Z
UID:1523-1465245000-1465245000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Shine a Light on Toxic Fracking Waste and Earthquakes!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nat’l Day of Action for Freedom from Toxic Fracking Waste and Earthquakes!   \nWHO: North Texas Light Brigade “Holders of the Light”……..that’s YOU! \nWHAT:  rally & light display for the National Day of Action\, “Freedom from Toxic Fracking Waste and Earthquakes”  \nWHERE:  Arlington\, Texas (exact location TBA) \nWHEN:  8:30pm\, June 6\, 2016 \nWHY:  to raise awareness and say\, in a unified voice:   \n     —We will NOT be a dumping ground for toxic fracking waste!\n     — We want ALL injection of toxic waste into the ground beneath our feet to STOP NOW!\n     —ENOUGH earthquakes!\n     —ENOUGH putting our drinking water at risk!\n     —ENOUGH putting our air at risk! \nJoin us as a national coalition of local coordinators and groups in communities across America will hold events and actions to shine a light on the numerous problems associated with toxic fracking waste and its disposal\, including injection well links to earthquakes\, spill\, and leaks!   \nPlease wear black or dark clothing.  Check this page before leaving for the event\, in case of any last-minute updates or changes due to weather.   \nCo-sponsors:  Liveable Arlington; CODEPINK Greater Dallas\, North Texas Veterans For Peace.  If your group would like to co-sponsor/endorse\, please let us know. \nContact:  Leslie\, jharris866@aol.com; Danna\,  dannapyke@sbcglobal.net
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/shine-a-light-on-toxic-fracking-waste-and-earthquakes/
LOCATION:Arlington\, Texas (exact location TBA)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1739576209655455.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160606T180000
DTSTAMP:20160605T174454Z
CREATED:20160605T174454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160605T174454Z
UID:1532-1465236000-1465236000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Healthcare Committee Interim Meeting - June 6\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Healthcare Committee is working on the first of a series of forums around trans healthcare\, healthy relationships\, and healthy living! \nThe first is expected to be July 21\, the topic being relationships and healthy dynamics relating to your partners. \nThe plan is to follow this with sexual health for trans and gender diverse persons. \nTopics also under consideration include the other topics we would have considered for the health fair: binder safety\, packers\, and STPs; spiritual health; food security and nutrition; substance use safety; mental health; and reproductive health. All will depend on community resources and sources of expertise. \nCome get involved\, add your expertise\, request to do a presentation\, socialize with the committee participants\, and help plan forums that are meaningful to you and your friends! If you have a different topic you want to cover\, come discuss and let’s see how we can work it in! \nOpen to all. Committee meetings always include time for everyone to discuss issues and problems going on in their lives in a safe environment. \nIF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO OUR LOCATION: we are located on the second floor of a building with offices\, and the most prominent sign on the outside of the building is “Mercy Family Clinic\,” near the intersection of Illinois and Nicholson\, next to El Rancho supermarket. This link should take you directly to our building: https://goo.gl/maps/743SKeioaK12 \nIf you can’t find us\, PLEASE CALL 214-449-1439!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-healthcare-committee-interim-meeting-june-6-2016/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/facebook_event_839825972788880.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160603T180000
DTSTAMP:20160603T204946Z
CREATED:20160603T204946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160603T204946Z
UID:1530-1464976800-1464976800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Housing Services Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are looking at starting a housing services committee to identify and improve access to housing services for trans and gender nonconforming persons in the Dallas area\, including access to homeless shelters\, boarding houses\, and housing programs. \nThis committee will eventually work with further development and improvement of the Dallas Trans Shared Housing program\, a community program aimed at keeping people out of the harmful shelter system.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-housing-services-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/facebook_event_637181726439028.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160602T183000
DTSTAMP:20160602T121419Z
CREATED:20160602T121419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160602T121419Z
UID:1526-1464892200-1464892200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Trans Pride Board Meeting - June 2\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Board meetings are open to the public\, so if you would like to join us you can\, especially if you are interested in working with TPI as a board member or officer (currently looking for a new Secretary and Treasurer).  \nThe public can provide input\, but only board member vote. \nBoard meeting agenda \n— Call to Order\n— Check-in and Announcements\n— Reports from Officers\n—- President\n—- Secretary\n—- Treasurer\n— Committee Reports\n—- Healthcare Committee\n—- Housing Services Committee\n—- Anti-violence Committee\n—- Prison Services Committee\n—- Programs report\n— Unfinished Business\n— New Business\n—- Decision-making chart\n—- Board development and direction\n—- Strategic Plan\n— Open End\n— Adjourn meeting
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/trans-pride-board-meeting-june-2-2016/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/facebook_event_953336731448609.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T160000
DTSTAMP:20160524T222331Z
CREATED:20160524T222331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T222331Z
UID:1518-1464364800-1464364800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Rally to Support Janitors! / Acción para apoyar a los trabajadores de limpieza
DESCRIPTION:MEET AT 3:00PM @ TOP (2404 CAROLINE ST\, HOUSTON\, TX 77004) TO CARPOOL. This is crunch time! The janitors’ contract expires on Monday – they need your support to win sustainable wages for their families and basic protections on the job!  \nNOS JUNTAMOS A LAS 3:00P EN TOP (2404 CAROLINE ST\, HOUSTON\, TX 77004) PARA MANEJAR JUNTOS. Este es el momento crítico! El contrato de los janitors se vence el lunes – necesitan de su apoyo para ganar un salario justo que pueda sostener a una familia y protecciones basicas en el trabajo!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/rally-to-support-janitors-accion-para-apoyar-a-los-trabajadores-de-limpieza/
LOCATION:2000 Post Oak Blvd\, Houston\, TX 77056-4409\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_257113781316560.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160527T170000
DTSTAMP:20160524T014500Z
CREATED:20160524T014500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160524T014500Z
UID:1515-1464346800-1464368400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TOP Baked Potato Fundraiser!
DESCRIPTION:Come get your loaded\, freshly baked potato for a donation of just $8! Perfect for lunch or an afternoon pick-me-up. We’ll have many fix-ins\, and you can get a soda and a slice of cake for just $2 more. All proceeds go to TOP members’ participation in the historic Center for Popular Democracy’s People’s Convention in Pittsburgh this July.  \nYou can also order your baked potato over the phone by calling DeShawn Avery: 469-650-9544. We will deliver in the Oak Cliff/downtown area.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/top-baked-potato-fundraiser/
LOCATION:TOP office\, 1029 N. Zang Blvd.\, Dallas\, TX 75208
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1632614777063771.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160526T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160527T010000
DTSTAMP:20160517T182515Z
CREATED:20160517T182515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T182515Z
UID:1489-1464303600-1464310800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Debtors’ Prison Teach-in with Sen. Rodney Ellis
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Organizing Project and state Sen. Rodney Ellis present a teach-in on debtors’ prison\, bail reform\, and the public defenders’ office.  \nAccording to the Houston Chronicle\, more than 6\,600 people\, or about three-quarters of the inmates at the jail complex on the north side of downtown Houston are waiting to go to trial. Each one costs taxpayers about $45 a day. \nIt is common for the court system to use fines\, many that come with penalties for tardiness attached and easily add up as punishments for minor offenses. Under these practices\, people are jailed unconstitutionally for failure to pay. Those jailed then face the increased risk of losing their jobs and their homes. \nCome learn about what can be done to fix this broken system.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/debtors-prison-teach-in-with-sen-rodney-ellis/
LOCATION:2404 Caroline St\, Houston\, TX 77004-1016\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_283270008682013.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160526T210000
DTSTAMP:20160522T025307Z
CREATED:20160522T025307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160522T025307Z
UID:1510-1464285600-1464296400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Trans Survivors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We have had this idea for quite some time\, and think a group supporting survivors could be a great benefit to the community. We are opening our space to this at this time without too much preconcieved notion of where it will go. We would like to identify at least one and possibly two or three trans persons with experience moderating discussions around sensitive topics like this. This is NOT meant to be counseling sessions as there are professional services who can provide much better care in such settings — this is meant to be peer-to-peer discussion and healing and empowerment. \nViolence can be defined in many ways\, from physical attacks to the general and pervasive social violence that permeates our lives on a daily basis. We won’t define limits to violence at this time\, but instead will open the space to anyone who feels they have experienced violence in any way and needs to talk about that experience and oppression. \nPlease stop by our community space if you would like to be involved in this program. Alternately\, contact Nell at nell@tpride.org or 214-394-9835 to discuss involvement in the group. \nIF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN TO OUR LOCATION: we are located on the second floor of a building with offices\, and the most prominent sign on the outside of the building is “Mercy Family Clinic\,” near the intersection of Illinois and Nicholson\, next to El Rancho supermarket. This link should take you directly to our building: https://goo.gl/maps/743SKeioaK12 \nIf you can’t find us\, PLEASE CALL 214-449-1439!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/trans-survivors-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_611024835727457.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160524T180000
DTSTAMP:20160522T025304Z
CREATED:20160522T025304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160522T025304Z
UID:1508-1464112800-1464112800@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Fundraising Team Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are having our first meeting of the Fundraising Team this Tuesday. We will be joined by April Mitchell\, Executive Director of Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center\, and Nan Little Kirkpatrick\, Executive Director of the Texas Equal Access Fund\, both with some great experience in fundraising. \nI’ve gone through our volunteer forms and invited everyone who said they had an interest in gaining experience in fundraising. This meeting isn’t specifically closed\, but we want to focus on persons with an interest in being actively involved in this team. \nIf you haven’t received an email invitation but would like to join us\, please call Nell at 214-394-9835 to let her know you would like to attend. \nThe hope is that we use this meeting to look at some general ideas around approaches to fundraising\, determining need\, determining the value of our work (April has a good understanding of that)\, and considerations for fundraising for grassroots empowerment organizations—that is\, how does fundraising further community empowerment. \nThe email included links to some helpful resources for those specifically invited\, and we include them here if you are interested as well. \n— An article about Incite!’s The Revolution Will Not Be Funded conference and its impact on non-profit funding (http://www.incite-national.org/sites/default/files/incite_files/resource_docs/6634_lip-npic.pdf).\n— Building a Grassroots Fundraising Program\, by Dean Spade (http://srlp.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/GettingItRightFromStart.pdf). This article has some good ideas\, not all of which have worked out as well as originally hoped.\n— Fundraising Bright Spots (http://www.haasjr.org/resources/fundraising-bright-spots). This is a recent report looking at some success stories in fundraising using creative and non-traditional approaches. It includes information about some orgs doing successful trans justice work.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-fundraising-team-meeting/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_234790266901073.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T203000
DTSTAMP:20160519T231359Z
CREATED:20160519T231359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160519T231359Z
UID:1503-1464035400-1464035400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:ExxonKnew and ExxonLied Light Brigade Display before the Exxon Shareholders Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Texas Light Brigade at sundown (8:30pm) on Monday\, May 23rd\, for a light display in anticipation of the upcoming Exxon Shareholders Meeting in Dallas. \nWHO?  NTLB Holders of the Light – that’s YOU! \nWHAT?  Display “#ExxonKnew” & “#ExxonLied” in lights. \nWHERE?  Outside the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center\, 2301 Flora St\, Dallas\, Texas 75201 \nWHEN?  8:30 p.m.\, Monday\, May 23rd\, 2016 \nWHY?  Because Exxon knew about climate change\, Exxon lied\, and Exxon needs to be held accountable! \nPlease wear black or dark colors. \nSee you at Sundown on Monday for lighting fun…..AND  hope to also see you early on Wednesday\, May 25th (come before work!) for the main event: Exxon Knew Rally outside the Exxon Shareholders Meeting.  Please sign up with 350.org  (http://exxonknew.org/dallas/?utm_medium=email) and ALSO on the Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/1718799441673836).
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/exxonknew-and-exxonlied-light-brigade-display-before-the-exxon-shareholders-meeting/
LOCATION:2301 Flora St\, Dallas\, Texas 75201
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_233699033688196.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160523T180000
DTSTAMP:20160522T025300Z
CREATED:20160522T025300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160522T025300Z
UID:1506-1464026400-1464026400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Healthcare Committee Interim Meeting - May 23\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:In considering options around the loss of services and subsequent cancelling of the Health Fair\, the Healthcare Committee decided that we would host a series of forums! \nThe first is expected to be July 21 around relationships and healthy dynamics in relating to your partners. \nThe plan is to follow this with sexual health for trans and gender diverse persons. \nTopics also under consideration include the other topics we would have considered for the health fair: binder safety\, packers\, and STPs; spiritual health; food security and nutrition; substance use safety; mental health; and reproductive health. All will depend on community resources and sources of expertise. \nCome get involved\, add your expertise\, request to do a presentation\, socialize with the committee participants\, and help plan forums that are meaningful to you and your friends! If you have a different topic you want to cover\, come discuss and let’s see how we can work it in!  \nOpen to all. Committee meetings always include time for everyone to discuss issues and problems going on in their lives in a safe environment.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-healthcare-committee-interim-meeting-may-23-2016/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1730707143871707.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160522T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160522T000000
DTSTAMP:20160507T232439Z
CREATED:20160507T232439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160507T232439Z
UID:1480-1463875200-1463875200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Protest At The Dallas Zoo! (date is tentative)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in another protest at the Dallas Zoo! This protest will be held on the first day that the 5 young elephants recently snatched up from Africa will be unveiled to the public.  \nThese days\, zoos around the world are recognizing that they do not have the resources to properly care for a large animal that requires miles of space to roam. And we are learning more and more about the incredibly complex emotional lives of elephants and their tight family bonds. But the Dallas Zoo\, with profits in mind and a flagrant disregard for the lives of the animals\, made a quick move designed to thwart detractors and sidestep a scheduled court date. Now five more sad elephants will be relegated to spend their days in what is for them a small\, dreary enclosure\, away from their friends and family. \nIt is too late for these five – but we need to make sure they are the last elephants the Dallas Zoo steals.  \nPlease come to the Zoo with your friends and family next Sunday (but don’t go in.) We will have some signs – but any you can bring would be welcome.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/protest-at-the-dallas-zoo-date-is-tentative-5/
LOCATION:Dallas Zoo\, 650 S RL Thornton Fwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_966501326759647.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160521T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160521T230000
DTSTAMP:20160413T064752Z
CREATED:20160413T064752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160413T064752Z
UID:1388-1463871600-1463871600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:QueerBomb Dallas 2016 Backyard Family Weenie Roast!
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again!! QueerBomb will be hitting Deep Ellum on June 25th in glorious celebration of Pride Saturday and all our little duckies are starting to line up!  \nPlease join us for a special QueerBomb Family Gathering and Weenie Roast on May 21st at 1607 Kings Hwy in North Oak Cliff: we will give you an exclusive sneak peak at QueerBomb 2016 and outline how you can help us set of the most fabulous bomb ever!  \nWe will have the grill fired up\, the fire pit a blazin’\, plenty o’ mixer’s and some of the fiiiiinest queer folk in the DFDub!!  \nWe welcome donations of side dishes like:\n-Chilli\n-Potato Salad\n-Veggie Trays\n-Chips\n-Desserts \nYou are also welcome to BYOB or preferred refreshment.  \nWe want to thank QueerBomb founder\, Daniel Villarreal and his beautiful room mate Blair for offering up their fabulous backyard for this year’s gathering!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/queerbomb-dallas-2016-backyard-family-weenie-roast/
LOCATION:Lazy 3-Y RANCH\, 1607 Kings Hwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/facebook_event_1566870853642846.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160521T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160521T170000
DTSTAMP:20160512T231633Z
CREATED:20160512T231633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160512T231633Z
UID:1482-1463842800-1463850000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Good Jobs Now! Forum/ Foro de trabajos justos ahora ya!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how you can be part of the movement in Houston fighting for family-sustaining wages and benefits\, and access to jobs for neighborhoods and communities that need them the most!\n//\nAcompáñenos para aprender como usted puede formar parte del movimiento local luchando por salarios justos y beneficios justos que puedan sostener una familia\, y aceso a trabajos de calidad para los vecindarios y las comunidades quienes más los necesitan!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/good-jobs-now-forum-foro-de-trabajos-justos-ahora-ya/
LOCATION:Magnolia Multi-Service Center\, 7037 Capitol Street\, Houston\, TX\, 77011\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1026335880775357.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160521T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160521T170000
DTSTAMP:20160411T175719Z
CREATED:20160411T175719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T175719Z
UID:1385-1463842800-1463850000@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Grand Opening: New Resource Center Community Center
DESCRIPTION:There’s no place like home.  Join us as we celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of  Dallas’ newest LGBT community center.   Enjoy refreshments\, entertainment\, tours and activities for all ages. Come see what you’ve helped to build!  We look forward to seeing you there. \nIn the final phase of the campaign there is still time to invest into our community’s future.  Visit myresourcecenter.org/campaign for more information. \nGrand opening info: http://www.myresourcecenter.org/events/grand-opening
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/grand-opening-new-resource-center-community-center/
LOCATION:5750 Cedar Springs Rd.\, Dallas\, TX  75235
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/facebook_event_616156335218888.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160518T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160519T010000
DTSTAMP:20160503T021338Z
CREATED:20160503T021338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160503T021338Z
UID:1467-1463612400-1463619600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TOP GOTV Phone Bank for Justice 2
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Organizing Project as we volunteer to phone bank for our endorsed candidate for Sheriff Ed Gonzalez in his Primary runoff May 24th. There will be food\, drinks\, and lots of fun!  \nTOP endorsed Ed Gonzalez for his commitment to:\n– Community policing that leads to public trust\n– Restoring diversity and de-escalation training to the department\n– Ending the 287(g) program to keep immigrant families together\n– Creating effective diversion programs to help end mass incarceration\n– Increasing oversight and transparency to stop abuse and neglect in the county jail \nNot to mention\, he was an exceptional City Council Member for District H who served all three terms and an 18-year veteran Houston police officer who rose to the rank of Sergeant. \nWhat to bring:\n– Your cell phone\n– Computer\n– Great attitude  \nIf you are unable to bring a computer\, we can provide you with one. \nIf you know the criminal justice system needs to change in Harris County\, you can’t miss this opportunity to have a direct impact. See you there!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/top-gotv-phone-bank-for-justice-2/
LOCATION:Texas Organizing Project\, 2404 Caroline St\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1704340863176501.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160518T180000
DTSTAMP:20160518T024434Z
CREATED:20160518T024434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160518T024434Z
UID:1499-1463594400-1463594400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TPI Prison Services Committee Meeting - May 18\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about our Prison Services Committee\, doing work to support and advocate for incarcerated trans persons across Texas.  \nOne object of the committees is to grow participation and encourage leadership through support\, encouragement\, and community participation! We hope to rotate facilitators to give people experience planning and running meetings\, with help from committee leaders when needed. \nWe are currently writing letters and taking on other tasks to support incarcerated trans persons. We’ll be teaching you the basics\, and coming together to support each other with advice and debriefing (some of the letters and situations can be very heavy and emotionally challenging) so we all help each other do this better. \nPlease post questions or suggestions if you have any! \nGuests are welcome; come out and learn!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/tpi-prison-services-committee-meeting-may-18-2016/
LOCATION:Trans Pride Initiative\, 501 Wynnewood Village\, Suite 213\, Dallas\, TX\, 75224\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_611811285640718.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160517T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160517T214700
DTSTAMP:20160517T214748Z
CREATED:20160517T214748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T214748Z
UID:1494-1463495400-1463521620@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:PNM: You Can Run\, But You Can't Hide!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rally and press conference in solidarity with New Mexicans organizing against toxic energy investments! \nThe Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is proposing to raise its electricity rates by $123.5 million\, which would increase residential customer rates by 15.8%\, in order to fund expensive coal and nuclear power purchase agreements.  \nIn an attempt to circumvent shareholder opposition to this dirty energy proposal\, this year PNM decided hold its annual shareholders meeting outside of New Mexico altogether\, hoping oppostion will not be able to follow… but thankfully some shareholders are able to make the trip and they need support from North Texans to help send a clear message that we will not accept dirty energy here\, there\, or anywhere! \nConsumer advocates and environmental organizers in NM and TX will join with sharholder activists to stage simultaneous actions at both the PNM headquaters in Albuquerque and shareholders meeting in Lewisville to challenge the proposed rate hikes and dirty investments in coal and nuclear resources.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/pnm-you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide-4/
LOCATION:Medical Center Of Lewisville Grand Theater\, 100 N Charles St\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75057\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_635923303227949.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160517T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160517T182500
DTSTAMP:20160517T182521Z
CREATED:20160517T182521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T182521Z
UID:1492-1463495400-1463509500@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:PNM: You Can Run\, But You Can't Hide!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rally and press conference in solidarity with New Mexicans organizing against toxic energy investments! \nThe Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is proposing to raise its electricity rates by $123.5 million\, which would increase residential customer rates by 15.8%\, in order to fund expensive coal and nuclear power purchase agreements.  \nIn an attempt to circumvent shareholder opposition to this dirty energy proposal\, this year PNM decided hold its annual shareholders meeting outside of New Mexico altogether\, hoping oppostion will not be able to follow… but thankfully some shareholders are able to make the trip and they need support from North Texans to help send a clear message that we will not accept dirty energy here\, there\, or anywhere! \nConsumer advocates and environmental organizers in NM and TX will join with sharholder activists to stage simultaneous actions at both the PNM headquaters in Albuquerque and shareholders meeting in Lewisville to challenge the proposed rate hikes and dirty investments in coal and nuclear resources.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/pnm-you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide-3/
LOCATION:Medical Center Of Lewisville Grand Theater\, 100 N Charles St\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75057\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_635923303227949.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160517T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160517T144400
DTSTAMP:20160517T144456Z
CREATED:20160517T144456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160517T144456Z
UID:1487-1463495400-1463496240@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:PNM: You Can Run\, But You Can't Hide!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rally and press conference in solidarity with New Mexicans organizing against toxic energy investments! \nThe Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is proposing to raise its electricity rates by $123.5 million\, which would increase residential customer rates by 15.8%\, in order to fund expensive coal and nuclear power purchase agreements.  \nIn an attempt to circumvent shareholder opposition to this dirty energy proposal\, this year PNM decided hold its annual shareholders meeting outside of New Mexico altogether\, hoping oppostion will not be able to follow… but thankfully some shareholders are able to make the trip and they need support from North Texans to help send a clear message that we will not accept dirty energy here\, there\, or anywhere! \nConsumer advocates and environmental organizers in NM and TX will join with sharholder activists to stage simultaneous actions at both the PNM headquaters in Albuquerque and shareholders meeting in Lewisville to challenge the proposed rate hikes and dirty investments in coal and nuclear resources.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/pnm-you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide-2/
LOCATION:Medical Center Of Lewisville Grand Theater\, 100 N Charles St\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75057\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_635923303227949.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160517T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160517T143000
DTSTAMP:20160514T191624Z
CREATED:20160514T191624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160514T191624Z
UID:1484-1463495400-1463495400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:PNM: You Can Run\, But You Can't Hide!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rally and press conference in solidarity with New Mexicans organizing against toxic energy investments! \nThe Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) is proposing to raise its electricity rates by $123.5 million\, which would increase residential customer rates by 15.8%\, in order to fund expensive coal and nuclear power purchase agreements.  \nIn an attempt to circumvent shareholder opposition to this dirty energy proposal\, this year PNM decided hold its annual shareholders meeting outside of New Mexico altogether\, hoping oppostion will not be able to follow… but thankfully some shareholders are able to make the trip and they need support from North Texans to help send a clear message that we will not accept dirty energy here\, there\, or anywhere! \nConsumer advocates and environmental organizers in NM and TX will join with sharholder activists to stage simultaneous actions at both the PNM headquaters in Albuquerque and shareholders meeting in Lewisville to challenge the proposed rate hikes and dirty investments in coal and nuclear resources.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/pnm-you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide/
LOCATION:Medical Center Of Lewisville Grand Theater\, 100 N Charles St\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75057\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_635923303227949.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160514T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160514T210000
DTSTAMP:20160423T200711Z
CREATED:20160423T200711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160423T200711Z
UID:1418-1463238000-1463259600@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:TOP GOTV Phone Bank for Justice 1
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas Organizing Project as we volunteer to phone bank for our endorsed candidate for Sheriff Ed Gonzalez in his Primary runoff May 24th. There will be food\, drinks\, and lots of fun!  \nTOP endorsed Ed Gonzalez for his commitment to:\n– Community policing that leads to public trust\n– Restoring diversity and de-escalation training to the department\n– Ending the 287(g) program to keep immigrant families together\n– Creating effective diversion programs to help end mass incarceration\n– Increasing oversight and transparency to stop abuse and neglect in the county jail \nNot to mention\, he was an exceptional City Council Member for District H who served all three terms and an 18-year veteran Houston police officer who rose to the rank of Sergeant. \nWhat to bring:\n– Your cell phone\n– Computer\n– Great attitude  \nIf you are unable to bring a computer\, we can provide you with one. \nIf you know the criminal justice system needs to change in Harris County\, you can’t miss this opportunity to have a direct impact. See you there!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/top-gotv-phone-bank-for-justice-1/
LOCATION:Texas Organizing Project\, 2404 Caroline St\, Houston\, TX\, 77004\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/facebook_event_1087467974648121.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160507T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160507T220000
DTSTAMP:20160501T230318Z
CREATED:20160501T230318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160501T230318Z
UID:1465-1462658400-1462658400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Protest At The Dallas Zoo! (date is tentative)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in another protest at the Dallas Zoo! This protest will be held on the first day that the 5 young elephants recently snatched up from Africa will be unveiled to the public.  \nThese days\, zoos around the world are recognizing that they do not have the resources to properly care for a large animal that requires miles of space to roam. And we are learning more and more about the incredibly complex emotional lives of elephants and their tight family bonds. But the Dallas Zoo\, with profits in mind and a flagrant disregard for the lives of the animals\, made a quick move designed to thwart detractors and sidestep a scheduled court date. Now five more sad elephants will be relegated to spend their days in what is for them a small\, dreary enclosure\, away from their friends and family. \nIt is too late for these five – but we need to make sure they are the last elephants the Dallas Zoo steals.  \nPlease come to the Zoo with your friends and family next Sunday (but don’t go in.) We will have some signs – but any you can bring would be welcome.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/protest-at-the-dallas-zoo-date-is-tentative-4/
LOCATION:Dallas Zoo\, 650 S RL Thornton Fwy\, Dallas\, TX\, 75203\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_966501326759647.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160507T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160507T173000
DTSTAMP:20160507T232436Z
CREATED:20160507T232436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160507T232436Z
UID:1478-1462636800-1462642200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Largest Dallas Petland Protest Ever
DESCRIPTION:LARGEST DALLAS PETLAND PROTEST EVER IS ON MAY 7…JOIN US!\nJoin Texans Exposing Petland\, Animal Connection of Texas\, North Texas Animal Rights Network\, Humane Society of the United States\, and PeTA to stage the largest protest ever at the Dallas Petland store on May 7.\nThe photo above is from the day we closed the Plano Petland store. We have closed three of the five North Texas Petland stores\, and we have the Dallas and Frisco stores still on our hit list.\nJoin us for a historic day in the Petland Going Down campaign\, as we launch the final surge to close the largest seller of puppies and kittens from mass breeding facilities commonly known as puppy and kitten mills.\nYou do not need to be an expert…we have them. You do not need to speak to media…we have that covered. All you need is care and concern for the animals trapped in breeding facilities and sold to an unknowing public.\nWe have signs and banners\, but your own creative signs targeting Petland are encouraged. We hope to have some puppy and kitten mill rescues.\nWHERE: Dallas Petland store at 11909 Preston Rd #1428 (across from La Madeleine). NW quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane.\nWHEN: 11:00 AM on Saturday\, May 7.\nPARKING: Plenty of parking across Preston Road in the shopping center parking lot. Do not park in the Petland parking lot.\nCONTACT: Dr. John Pippin at (972) 407-9396. On event day\, the contact phone number is (972) 523-4404.\nBRING: Rescued former puppy or kitten mill victims are welcome. Have a dog or cat costume? Wear it! Wrangle your family and friends for this special event.\nWE WANT TO SEE NEW FRIENDS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST THE PETLAND DEATH STAR. BE A PART OF DALLAS ANIMAL PROTECTION HISTORY!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/largest-dallas-petland-protest-ever-4/
LOCATION:Petland Dallas\, 11909 Preston Rd\, # 1428\, Dallas\, TX\, 75230\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1598390697144642.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160507T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160507T173000
DTSTAMP:20160507T211912Z
CREATED:20160507T211912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160507T211912Z
UID:1476-1462636800-1462642200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Largest Dallas Petland Protest Ever
DESCRIPTION:LARGEST DALLAS PETLAND PROTEST EVER IS ON MAY 7…JOIN US!\nJoin Texans Exposing Petland\, Animal Connection of Texas\, North Texas Animal Rights Network\, Humane Society of the United States\, and PeTA to stage the largest protest ever at the Dallas Petland store on May 7.\nThe photo above is from the day we closed the Plano Petland store. We have closed three of the five North Texas Petland stores\, and we have the Dallas and Frisco stores still on our hit list.\nJoin us for a historic day in the Petland Going Down campaign\, as we launch the final surge to close the largest seller of puppies and kittens from mass breeding facilities commonly known as puppy and kitten mills.\nYou do not need to be an expert…we have them. You do not need to speak to media…we have that covered. All you need is care and concern for the animals trapped in breeding facilities and sold to an unknowing public.\nWe have signs and banners\, but your own creative signs targeting Petland are encouraged. We hope to have some puppy and kitten mill rescues.\nWHERE: Dallas Petland store at 11909 Preston Rd #1428 (across from La Madeleine). NW quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane.\nWHEN: 11:00 AM on Saturday\, May 7.\nPARKING: Plenty of parking across Preston Road in the shopping center parking lot. Do not park in the Petland parking lot.\nCONTACT: Dr. John Pippin at (972) 407-9396. On event day\, the contact phone number is (972) 523-4404.\nBRING: Rescued former puppy or kitten mill victims are welcome. Have a dog or cat costume? Wear it! Wrangle your family and friends for this special event.\nWE WANT TO SEE NEW FRIENDS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST THE PETLAND DEATH STAR. BE A PART OF DALLAS ANIMAL PROTECTION HISTORY!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/largest-dallas-petland-protest-ever-3/
LOCATION:Petland Dallas\, 11909 Preston Rd\, # 1428\, Dallas\, TX\, 75230\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1598390697144642.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160507T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160507T173000
DTSTAMP:20160507T183458Z
CREATED:20160507T183458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160507T183458Z
UID:1474-1462636800-1462642200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Largest Dallas Petland Protest Ever
DESCRIPTION:LARGEST DALLAS PETLAND PROTEST EVER IS ON MAY 7…JOIN US!\nJoin Texans Exposing Petland\, Animal Connection of Texas\, North Texas Animal Rights Network\, Humane Society of the United States\, and PeTA to stage the largest protest ever at the Dallas Petland store on May 7.\nThe photo above is from the day we closed the Plano Petland store. We have closed three of the five North Texas Petland stores\, and we have the Dallas and Frisco stores still on our hit list.\nJoin us for a historic day in the Petland Going Down campaign\, as we launch the final surge to close the largest seller of puppies and kittens from mass breeding facilities commonly known as puppy and kitten mills.\nYou do not need to be an expert…we have them. You do not need to speak to media…we have that covered. All you need is care and concern for the animals trapped in breeding facilities and sold to an unknowing public.\nWe have signs and banners\, but your own creative signs targeting Petland are encouraged. We hope to have some puppy and kitten mill rescues.\nWHERE: Dallas Petland store at 11909 Preston Rd #1428 (across from La Madeleine). NW quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane.\nWHEN: 11:00 AM on Saturday\, May 7.\nPARKING: Plenty of parking across Preston Road in the shopping center parking lot. Do not park in the Petland parking lot.\nCONTACT: Dr. John Pippin at (972) 407-9396. On event day\, the contact phone number is (972) 523-4404.\nBRING: Rescued former puppy or kitten mill victims are welcome. Have a dog or cat costume? Wear it! Wrangle your family and friends for this special event.\nWE WANT TO SEE NEW FRIENDS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST THE PETLAND DEATH STAR. BE A PART OF DALLAS ANIMAL PROTECTION HISTORY!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/largest-dallas-petland-protest-ever-2/
LOCATION:Petland Dallas\, 11909 Preston Rd\, # 1428\, Dallas\, TX\, 75230\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1598390697144642.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160507T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160507T173000
DTSTAMP:20160428T200135Z
CREATED:20160428T200135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T200135Z
UID:1452-1462636800-1462642200@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Largest Dallas Petland Protest Ever
DESCRIPTION:LARGEST DALLAS PETLAND PROTEST EVER IS ON MAY 7…JOIN US!\nJoin Texans Exposing Petland\, Animal Connection of Texas\, North Texas Animal Rights Network\, Humane Society of the United States\, and PeTA to stage the largest protest ever at the Dallas Petland store on May 7.\nThe photo above is from the day we closed the Plano Petland store. We have closed three of the five North Texas Petland stores\, and we have the Dallas and Frisco stores still on our hit list.\nJoin us for a historic day in the Petland Going Down campaign\, as we launch the final surge to close the largest seller of puppies and kittens from mass breeding facilities commonly known as puppy and kitten mills.\nYou do not need to be an expert…we have them. You do not need to speak to media…we have that covered. All you need is care and concern for the animals trapped in breeding facilities and sold to an unknowing public.\nWe have signs and banners\, but your own creative signs targeting Petland are encouraged. We hope to have some puppy and kitten mill rescues.\nWHERE: Dallas Petland store at 11909 Preston Rd #1428 (across from La Madeleine). NW quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane.\nWHEN: 11:00 AM on Saturday\, May 7.\nPARKING: Plenty of parking across Preston Road in the shopping center parking lot. Do not park in the Petland parking lot.\nCONTACT: Dr. John Pippin at (972) 407-9396. On event day\, the contact phone number is (972) 523-4404.\nBRING: Rescued former puppy or kitten mill victims are welcome. Have a dog or cat costume? Wear it! Wrangle your family and friends for this special event.\nWE WANT TO SEE NEW FRIENDS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST THE PETLAND DEATH STAR. BE A PART OF DALLAS ANIMAL PROTECTION HISTORY!
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/largest-dallas-petland-protest-ever/
LOCATION:Petland Dallas\, 11909 Preston Rd\, # 1428\, Dallas\, TX\, 75230\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/facebook_event_1598390697144642.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160505T230000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160506T010000
DTSTAMP:20160504T000750Z
CREATED:20160504T000750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160504T000750Z
UID:1469-1462489200-1462496400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Municipal ID's Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Está invitada a la próxima reunión de la comite de inmigracion de Texas Organizing Project. Somos un grupo comunitario que lucha para toda la gente indocumentada e inmigrante. \nEstamos planeando una campaña de las identificaciones municipales\, un programa activa en San Francisco\, Oakland\, New York City\, Washington DC y muchas otras ciudades. Las ID municipales son una protección para la gente sin hogar\, l@s ancian@s\, l@s jóvenes\, las personas bajo ingresos y inmigrantes indocumentadas. \n¡Queremos que Houston será la primera ciudad en Texas con las ID municipales! ¿Unirá con nosotr@s para realizar este programa? \n— \nYou’re invited to the next immigration committee meeting with Texas Organizing Project. We are a community organization that fights for all undocumented and immigrant people. \nWe are planning our municipal ID’s campaign. This program is active in San Francisco\, Oakland\, New York City\, Washington DC and many other cities. Municipal ID’s are a protection for homeless people\, senior citizens\, youth\, low income people & undocumented immigrants. \nWe want Houston to be the first city in Texas with municipal ID’s! Will you join us to make this a reality? \nContact: Constance C. Luo\, 832-494-8406\, cluo@organizetexas.org
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/municipal-ids-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Carnegie Regional Library\, 1050 Quitman St\, Houston\, TX\, 77009\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_907213922740444.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20160505T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20160505T200000
DTSTAMP:20160505T200031Z
CREATED:20160505T200031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T200031Z
UID:1472-1462462200-1462478400@northtexasactivist.com
SUMMARY:Mother's Day Rally
DESCRIPTION:Every day\, moms make our families and Houston’s economy run. Nearly 1\,327\,000 Texas families are headed by women\, with about one-third living in poverty. Instead of sentimental gifts\, moms need a just economy. Join TOP\, SEIU Texas and others in demanding family sustaining wages\, affordable housing and benefits like affordable healthcare\, paid sick days and maternity leave for all working mothers.
URL:http://northtexasactivist.com/event/mothers-day-rally-2/
LOCATION:City Hall 901 Bagby\, 901 Bagby St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:http://northtexasactivist.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/facebook_event_1716072432008011.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR