To get ready for the D-Day protest on June 6, the folks from UVRiseUP!, Three Rivers Indivisibles & VT 50501 are opening up Studio 5 under the Main Street Museum on Sunday, June 1st from 10-2 for some family oriented sign making time! We provide the materials, you provide the words!
Veterans are planning a massive rally in Washington, D.C., and elsewhere June 6 to protest cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs and call for the protection of veterans’ benefits and jobs, which they say are being hurt by the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal government. The Unite for Veterans, […]
UVRiseUP!, Three Rivers Indivisibles & VT 50501 are organizing a Honk & Wave protest from the front gates of the VA Medical Center all the way to downtown WRJ on the First Friday in June! Let the 47 Administration and DOGE and all the rest of them know that we won’t be bullied here in […]
There are nearly 2,000 No Kings Day demonstrations planned for June 14. There’s an action in absolutely every state in the US and some in other countries as well. Be inspired by standing with your friends, neighbors, and colleagues—even the ones you haven’t met yet—this Saturday, June 14. And you won’t have to drive far. […]
The 3rd Annual Pride Whistlestop Tour is happening on Sat, June 14. The idea is to greet the train when it arrives at the WRJ train station and have a brief, joyful celebration before it moves on to the next station!
Celebrate Culture, Food, & Art in Lebanon! Join us for Taste & Traditions – Lebanon’s Multicultural Celebration! This exciting event will bring together music, food, and art from many cultures in Lebanon and the Upper Valley. Come celebrate the many cultures of Lebanon and the Upper Valley with music, art, and delicious food. Taste & Traditions is a […]
This joyful community gathering will honor the spirit of Juneteenth—the day that marks the end of slavery in the United States—and celebrate freedom, resilience, and unity across our towns.
In and amongst the NO KINGS preparations, folks have been bouncing ideas around for alternative ways to observe the 4th of July, and a good way to start is with the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire sponsored reading of Frederick Douglass iconic speech “What, To the Slave, Is Your Fourth of July?” in Lebanon. […]
Community members who are experiencing or have experienced housing insecurity are reclaiming their voices, exploring privilege, and building community through the use of the creative and expressive arts.
While it may be true that very few people are natural leaders, leadership is a quality that can be nurtured. Don Collins, founder of Upper Valley Coalition, will offer an Introduction to Leadership at the First Congregational Church on Sunday, June 29, 2:30 -5:30 PM. This introductory session covers the basic requirements of Ethical Leadership: […]
The media is full of the term “Constitutional Crisis.” But what, exactly, does that mean? When was the last time you sat down to read the document on which the whole American enterprise rests? Upper Valley Coalition is preparing a series of programs on the fundamentals of democracy at the federal, state, and local levels in preparation for the 2026 elections.
Let’s show our friendship and support for our neighbors to the north and celebrate their independence with them by declaring Vermont (just for one day) to be a province of Canada. Let’s welcome everyone arriving in Vermont that day with signs and flags welcoming them to Canada. Here’s the link for more information: https://vermontcando.org/ Wear […]
