BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//IMPACT Silver Spring - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:IMPACT Silver Spring X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://impactsilverspring.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for IMPACT Silver Spring 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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20180101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20211116T205855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211116T205855Z UID:4354-1637260200-1637265600@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Rethinking Thanksgiving DESCRIPTION:Join us for an online Film & Discussion event to reflect on Indigenous Peoples history in the U.S. in light of this Thanksgiving holiday. The purpose of this space is to explore meaningful ways we can honor Indigenous Peoples\, history\, and tackle myths of Thanksgiving.\n\n\nThanksgiving brings to the occasion a time where loved ones can gather in celebration\, however\, the holiday’s mythical origins silence the violent history that\, in part\, brought the holiday to fruition. During our time together\, we will hold space for our favorite things about Thanksgiving\, the formal holiday’s violent origins\, and how we can honor Indigenous Peoples in consideration of these contrasting dynamics.\nThe event will include a video viewing and large- and small-group discussions. For a more intimate conversation\, this event will be capped at 20 registrants.\n\n\nPlease use this link to register for this FREE event: https://tinyurl.com/xaurt32x URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/rethinking-thanksgiving/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20211020T153247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T153247Z UID:4239-1634997600-1635008400@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Fall Festival @ Hughes UMC DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the FALL FESTIVAL at Hughes United Methodist Church on Saturday\, October 23 from 2 pm – 5 pm.  IMPACT is partnering with Hughes to bring the community a family-friendly event where neighbors can connect with services and resources\, children can have fun\, and we can support local vendors.  Resource providers scheduled to be there include:  Gilchrist Center\, Montgomery College\, Holy Cross Hospital\, Catholic Charities and WIC Programs.  There will also be Zumba\, games for kids\, a moon bounce\, and an ice cream truck and crafts from the Yarn Bomb knitters. \n  URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/fall-festival-hughes-umc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210707T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20210702T205820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210702T205907Z UID:4123-1625680800-1625684400@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Intro to Conflict Resolution with CRCMC DESCRIPTION:This workshop is brought to you by the Conflict Resolution Center of Montgomery County and IMPACT Silver Spring.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis workshop will cover a variety of topics to introduce conflict. It will explore how and why individuals react in different ways to conflict. This session will also include strategies for developing productive ways to communicate with a partner\, co-worker\, neighbor\, family member\, acquaintance etc.\, and look at the ways a specific conflict may be affecting you. During our time together\, we will also discuss interpersonal disputes around evictions\, community conflict\, and issues involving race and class. \nPlease use this link to register for this free online event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intro-to-conflict-resolution-with-crcmc-tickets-160230751491 \n\n  URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/into-to-conflict-resolution-with-crcmc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20210609T220254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T220254Z UID:4113-1625077800-1625086800@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Film and Discussion of "Disclosure" DESCRIPTION:In honor of LGBTQ+ Pride Month\, please join us online as we watch “Disclosure\,” a documentary that explores how decades-old stereotypes\, memes\, and tropes in the media both form and reflect our understanding of transgender issues.\n\nThe film shows the power of the media to shape societal attitudes about groups of people whose voices and experiences have been suppressed. “Disclosure” premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and is described as\, “an ambitious\, ground-breaking and nuanced examination of over one hundred years of trans representation on screen.”\n\nWe’ve selected this film for Pride Month because it allows us to uplift the stories of those most marginalized within an already marginalized community. We believe this film is a perfect complement to this year’s film and discussion series as it brings an intersectional lens to our focus on cross-racial solidarity.\n\nAll are welcome to join the viewing of the documentary\, but please note that it is rated MA for mature audiences. The film frankly depicts trans struggles\, contains some strong language\, and has brief nudity. After the documentary\, we will facilitate a space for reflection for those who want to participate.\n\nPlease use this link to register for this FREE online event: https://tinyurl.com/56awfpb2\n———————————\nThis program year\, IMPACT’s “Film and Discussion” series is focused on cross-racial solidarity. The purpose of each film is to understand each other’s struggles\, histories we haven’t been taught\, and how these topics connect to our pursuit of justice and liberation today. This series builds on our June 2020 webinar Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges + Promises. Watch that webinar here: https://impactsilverspring.org/building_justice/ \nSee Less URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/film-and-discussion-of-disclosure/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20210506T204738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210506T204738Z UID:4097-1621447200-1621454400@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Solidarity: Resistance to State and Hate Violence DESCRIPTION:Join Impact Silver Spring\, Montgomery County Progressive Asian American Network (MoCoPAAN)\, and the Asian American Progressive Student Union (AAPSU) in celebration of Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) Heritage month as we view and discuss a selection of clips and feature pieces documenting the rich history of struggle\, perseverance\, and activism throughout Asian American communities. Given the racial reckonings of the past year\, this event will focus on Solidarity: Resistance to State and Hate Violence from both a historical and current day perspective. We would like to acknowledge that although this event will focus on Asian Americans\, the experiences of Pacific Islanders are just as unique\, historic\, and important to discuss. As such\, the organizers of the event will briefly discuss the relationships and differences between Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders\, as well as distribute resources for participants to learn more about and support Pacific Islander communities. \nIn this discussion-based event\, we will explore such histories as the era of Asian exclusion\, Japanese American internment\, and Islamophobia/hate crimes against South Asian Americans following the events of 9/11. Throughout all discussions\, we will focus on how state-backed violence against Asian Americans has subsequently encouraged hate violence and crimes targeting these same communities. In building a better understanding of Asian American experiences and history\, we hope to build on conversations of multi-racial coalitions and solidarity as resistance to the violence of white supremacy. \nTo register for this free event\, use the link here: https://tinyurl.com/2z3a4h8u URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/solidarity-resistance-to-state-and-hate-violence/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210325T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20210309T184247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210309T184247Z UID:4015-1616697000-1616706000@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Film and Discussion of "And She Could Be Next" DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s History Month\, we will be viewing and discussing online part I of the documentary “And She Could Be Next.”\nFilmed throughout 2018 and into 2019\, by a team of women filmmakers of color\, the documentary features a dynamic slate of history-makers including: Stacey Abrams (GA)\, Rashida Tlaib (MI)\, Lucy McBath (GA)\, Veronica Escobar (TX)\, Maria Elena Durazo (CA)\, and Bushra Amiwala (IL). The film also follows the incredible “hidden figures” of the movement–women of color organizers without whose work\, nothing would be possible.\n\nIn a polarized America\, where the dual forces of white supremacy and patriarchy threaten to further erode our democracy\, a game-changing transformation is happening at the grassroots. This documentary shows us a defiant group of women of color–as candidates and organizers–who are harnessing the political power of this New American Majority.\nUse this link to register for this FREE online event: https://tinyurl.com/s4d2zdpv\n\n———————————————\nThis program year\, IMPACT’s “Film and Discussion” series is focused on cross-racial solidarity. The purpose of each film is to understand each other’s struggles\, histories we haven’t been taught\, and how these topics connect to our pursuit of justice and liberation today. This series builds on our June 2020 webinar Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges + Promises. Watch that webinar here: https://impactsilverspring.org/building_justice/ URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/film-and-discussion-of-and-she-could-be-next/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T194500 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20210209T192814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T192937Z UID:3993-1614277800-1614282300@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:My East County Home: Overcoming Discrimination in Search of an American Dream DESCRIPTION:Dr. Elgin Klugh joins us to share his online presentation exploring the experiences of three African American families searching for homes in eastern Montgomery County\, Maryland 1958-1968. Converging in the Tamarack Triangle community of Colesville\, each story is representative of strategies used to acquire homes in the context of a discriminatory housing market.\nUse this url to register for this free event:  tinyurl.com/3rkjhmd1 URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/my-east-county-home-overcoming-discrimination-in-search-of-an-american-dream/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20210209T192605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T193016Z UID:3990-1613673000-1613680200@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Film and Discussion of the Cambridge Movement DESCRIPTION:An online film and discussion event to explore the Cambridge\, Maryland civil rights protests that helped spark the Black Power Movement.  A facilitated Black affinity group discussion will follow the viewing. \nUse this url to register for this free event:  tinyurl.com/3vmbrdjr URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/film-and-discussion-of-the-cambridge-movement/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T204500 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20210105T164959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T164959Z UID:3289-1611253800-1611261900@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Film and Discussion of "I Am MLK Jr." DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\n\nThursday\, January 21\n6:30 pm – 8:45 pm\n\nIn honor of Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day\, on January 18th\, IMPACT is hosting an online viewing and discussion of the documentary “I Am MLK Jr.”\n\n“I Am MLK Jr.” celebrates the life and explores the character of an American icon. The film follows Dr. King’s journey across mountaintops and valleys while capturing the Civil Rights Movement at large. The documentary provides intimate\, firsthand insights on Dr. King\, exploring moments of personal challenge and elation\, and an ongoing movement that is as important today as ever.\n\nWatch the documentary trailer here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/iammlkjr2\nThe 95-minute documentary will be followed by a facilitated discussion.\n\nUse this link to register for this FREE event: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/tZcldeCsrjstHNSrw2HanMHFx9ktn…\n\nAbout IMPACT’s Film and Discussion series:\nThis program year\, IMPACT’s “Film and Discussion” series is focused on cross-racial solidarity. The purpose of each film is to understand each other’s struggles\, histories we haven’t been taught\, and how these topics connect to our pursuit of justice and liberation today. This series builds on our June 2020 webinar Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges + Promises. Watch that webinar here: https://impactsilverspring.org/building_justice/ URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/film-and-discussion-of-i-am-mlk-jr/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20201014T165710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T200514Z UID:2905-1603996200-1604003400@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Online Film & Discussion of "Warrior Women" DESCRIPTION:This program year\, IMPACT’s “Film and Discussion” series is focused on cross-racial solidarity. The purpose of each film is to understand each other’s struggles\, histories we haven’t been taught\, and how these topics connect to our pursuit of justice and liberation today. This series builds on our June webinar Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges + Promises. Watch that webinar here: https://impactsilverspring.org/building_justice/\n\n\n\n\nSave the date!\nThursday\, October 29\n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n\n\n\nIn honor of MoCo’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 12th and national Native American Heritage Month in November\, IMPACT is hosting an online viewing and discussion of the award-winning documentary “Warrior Women.”\n“Warrior Women” tells the story of mothers and daughters fighting for Indigenous rights in the American Indian Movement. The documentary explores what it means to balance a movement with motherhood and how activist legacies are passed down from generation to generation in the face of a government that has continually met Native resistance with mass violence.\nWatch the documentary trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLIZIsSvM74\nThe 64-minute documentary will be followed by a facilitated discussion.\n\n\nRegister for this FREE event here:  https://forms.gle/8n5aca2mLagCeZ2M6 \nSee Less\n\n  URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/online-film-discussion-of-warrior-women/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200826T220250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T220250Z UID:2869-1600972200-1600979400@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Online Film & Discussion: Immigration Nation DESCRIPTION:In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and building on the theme of cross-racial solidarity from our recent “Building a Multi-Racial Movement” webinar\, IMPACT is hosting an online viewing and discussion of episode 1 of the docu-series Immigration Nation.\n\nTime magazine describes the Netflix series as “the most important TV show you’ll see in 2020.”\n\nImmigration Nation provides a deep look at the state of U.S. immigration\, utilizing unprecedented access to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and moving portraits of immigrants. We will be viewing episode 1 which focuses on the expanded role of ICE under the current administration. The 60-minute episode will be shown with Spanish subtitles and will be followed by a facilitated discussion.\n\nRegister for this FREE event here: https://forms.gle/i7A2A9oMGuoyTuoFA URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/online-film-discussion-immigration-nation/ CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,Fighting Racism,Media Gathering,Network Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200618T005946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T012845Z UID:2630-1593023400-1593030600@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges and Promises DESCRIPTION:Every year\, IMPACT Silver Spring hosts a community-wide gathering at which we either lift-up grassroots network-building efforts or shine a light on topics related to equity\, justice\, and liberation. This year\, our annual event will be virtual and focused on a topic we believe is critical in this moment of new awakening\, heightened activism\, trauma\, and fear. \nBuilding a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges and Promises\nOur diverse panel of racial justice activists will discuss the challenges and promises of cross-racial organizing and how they sustain themselves as activists. Panelists: Aaron Goggans\, Mary Hart\, Shuo “Jim” Huang\, Oswaldo Montoya\, Michael Solomon\, and Tanya Cruz Teller. Moderators: Deepa Iyer and John Landesman. \nRegister here – https://building_justice.eventbrite.com \nPanelist Bios:\nAaron Goggans is writer\, organizer and activist living in the DMV. Aaron has over a decade of experience in social movements including being one of the instigators of the D.C Chapter of Black Lives Matter. After organizing with BLM DC for over 5 years\, Aaron co-founded a worker-owned collective that helped non-profits manage their anti-racist transformations. Now Aaron is one of the founders of the WildSeed Society which is a spiritual community of people hoping to combine their political\, spiritual and social worlds to be better prepared to build the liberated worlds they want. \nMary Hart is a long time Silver Spring resident\, a consulting teacher with MCPS\, and teaches in the Equity and Excellence in Education certificate and master’s program with McDaniel College. She is also a member of the MORE Network education committee. She is currently developing a process for teacher observers to intentionally observe for\, and coach teachers to interrupt\, the damaging effects of implicit bias and racism. \nShuo “Jim” Huang has been organizing in the DMV since 2017\, is a part of the MORE Network\, a founding member of the DMV De-escalation Collective\, and was previously on the core team of SURJ MoCo. Jim helped build multi-racial coalitions to push for the Rockville Trust Act and other campaigns around the DMV. His favorite part of the work is building community through sharing skills. In the daytime\, Jim is a PhD student where he is a teaching assistant in health policy at UMD and where he is writing a dissertation on mutual aid healthcare. \nOswaldo Montoya (he/him) has a master’s degree in educational psychology. He has been a trainer\, curriculum developer\, researcher and network builder for more than 20 years. He comes from the tradition of Popular Education\, which was developed in Latin America as an instrument for consciousness-raising\, community mobilization and social justice. Working with different NGOS in Nicaragua and the US\, he´s been involved in pro-feminist men´s activism\, anti-racism work and advocacy for children´s rights. \nMichael Solomon is a Co-Founder of student advocacy group\, MoCo For Change. He is a graduate of Springbrook High School and attends the University of Southern California. Michael’s work focuses on education policy\, social justice\, and civic engagement. \nTanya Cruz Teller is passionate about systems change and applies her 20+ years of experience in international\, organizational\, and community development to bring to life her principles of personal transformation\, collaborative partnerships\, and strengths-based solutions. Her roles in South Africa have included bringing together government\, business and civil society in partnerships that create a more equitable society in SA and the region. Tanya has co-authored a book entitled: Thriving Women\, Thriving World: An Invitation to Dialogue\, Healing and Inspired Actions; and will soon have her work published in the book Inclusive Leadership: Transforming Diverse Lives\, Organizations\, and Societies. \nModerator Bios:\nDeepa Iyer is a South Asian American writer\, lawyer\, strategist\, facilitator\, and activist. She is a Senior Advisor at Building Movement Project and director of Solidarity Is\, a project that provides trainings\, narratives\, and resources on building deep and lasting multiracial solidarity and sustainability of social change ecosystems. Iyer served as executive director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) for a decade\, and has held positions at Race Forward\, the US Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division\, the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center\, and the Asian American Justice Center. Iyer is also the author of We Too Sing America: South Asian\, Arab\, Muslim\, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future\, published by the New Press in 2015. Deepa is a resident of Silver Spring and has been active with Impact Silver Spring’s racial equity program. \nJohn Landesman has more than 20 years of experience developing and organizing dialogue-to-change programs that address the effects of racism and racial barriers. John has developed numerous curriculum guides\, organizing manuals\, dialogue formats\, and facilitator trainings that help many different kinds of organizations develop the relationships and structures necessary for long-term change. John was formerly the director of Community Assistance at Everyday Democracy\, a national organization that builds the capacity of organizations to address issues such as systemic racism\, police/community relations\, and education reform. He was the founding coordinator of the Montgomery County Public Schools Study Circles Program\, an initiative that has engaged over 15\,000 students\, parents\, staff\, and district leaders\, and the founding director of Interfaith Works’ Community Dialogue to End Racism. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/building-a-multi-racial-movement-challenges-and-promises/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,Fighting Racism,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/bldg-2-e1592442188943.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200501 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200320T160557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T154246Z UID:2134-1584057600-1588291199@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:A message from IMPACT regarding COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nDear IMPACT Friends\, \nIn an effort to do our part to minimize the spread of the coronavirus\, we have made the following decisions\, which will be in effect until further notice: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll IMPACT in-person events\, gatherings\, and small/large group meetings will be cancelled until further notice. \n\n\nWe are exploring ways for us to stay connected on-line and virtually–please be on the look-out for updates! \n\n\nThe IMPACT Sports program will follow the protocol and decisions of Montgomery County Public Schools.  As of now\, Governor Hogan has ordered all public schools to close from March 16 through March 27. \n\n\nIMPACT staff has been instructed to work remotely from home until further notice. \n\n\nAt a time when we are being asked to socially distance ourselves from one another\, we want to encourage everyone to remember that our existence is only made meaningful in the context of community and our interconnectedness. \nIn addition to making sure we do what we can to stay healthy\, let’s also think of creative ways we can share resources and strategies to protect each other and keep each other safe–particularly the elderly; those without access to healthcare\, child care\, and other basic needs; and those who will be impacted economically.  We also ask each of us to pay attention to the increased acts of bigotry and racism against Asian Americans\, and to do our part to combat the rising tide of xenophobia and glaring systemic inequities made more strikingly visible in this moment.  \nWe want to close with a reminder that even during this time of disruption\, we should try and find beauty and joy on a daily basis.  Spring is just about here and the blossoms are appearing as always. Warmer weather allows us to be more expansive in our thoughts. Bring more music\, colors\, art\, poetry into your lives. It will help us to build our own resilience to get us through these challenging times and stay committed to the work of racial equity\, justice\, and liberation. \n– Jayne Park\, Executive Director and Nanette Alvey\, Board Chair URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/covid-19-message-from-impact/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/unnamed-e1584721071539.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200228T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200207T142837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T142837Z UID:2000-1582914600-1582921800@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Diversity Dinner in Wheaton DESCRIPTION:Diversity Dinner in Wheaton\nFriday\, February 28\n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nHughes United Methodist Church\n10700 Georgia Avenue\nWheaton\, MD  20902 \nThe Diversity Dinner is a community potluck designed to bring people of all backgrounds together to connect\, talk about things they care about\, and exchange ideas with each other over a shared meal.  Please bring family\, friends\, and a dish to share with others. \nPlease RSVP to Carmen Hernandez at carmen@impactsilverspring.org URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/diversity-dinner-in-wheaton/ LOCATION:Hughes United Methodist Church\, 10700 Georgia Avenue \, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,Network Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200207T140910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T140910Z UID:1998-1582567200-1582576200@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Film and Discussion DESCRIPTION:IMPACT Film & Discussion \nMonday\, February 24\n6:00 pm – 8:30 pm\n \nJoin us for February’s film\, America: Reconstruction After the Civil War\, Part III.  Henry Louis Gates Jr.\, presents a documentary series on the Reconstruction era in American history. The series explores the transformative years following the American Civil War\, when the nation struggled to rebuild itself in the face of profound loss\, massive destruction\, and revolutionary social change.  Part III focuses on ways the “New South” set the stage for Jim Crow and the undermining of Reconstruction’s legacy. \nPlease click HERE to register for this free event. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/film-and-discussion-3/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Fighting Racism,Network Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200207T140327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T140633Z UID:1991-1582048800-1582059600@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:MORE (Montgomery County Racial Equity) Network Meeting DESCRIPTION:Montgomery County Racial Equity Network Community Meeting\nTuesday\, February 18\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nGrace Episcopal Church\n1607 Grace Church Road\nSilver Spring\, MD 20910 \n\nJoin us for a Montgomery County Racial Equity (MORE) Network community meeting! We are gathering the Network to 1) engage and connect; 2) provide an overview and update on the Racial Equity and Social Justice bill/ Bill 27-19;  and 3) share the accomplishments and next steps for the Network. \nThe MORE Network is a collaboration of community members\, grassroots organizations\, non profits\, and other stakeholders who are working towards racial equity and its intersections. It is a new collaboration–about 6 months old–that was organized to bring together individuals\, groups\, and organizations working towards a common goal: racial equity in Montgomery County\, MD. \nThis community meeting is open to everyone who has contributed to MORE‘s success and to anyone interested in learning more about the Network. \nPlease click HERE to register for this free event. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/more-montgomery-county-racial-equity-network-meeting/ LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 1607 Grace Church Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,Fighting Racism,Network Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/MORElogo-e1575305269131.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MORE Network":MAILTO:MoreNetworkMD@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200207T135411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T135422Z UID:1987-1581618600-1581625800@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:English Spanish Language Exchange DESCRIPTION:English/Spanish Language Exchange/Inglés/Español\nIntercambio de conversaciones\nThursdays\, from February 6 – April 2\, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nJueves\, Febrero 6 —Abril 2\, 2020\, De 6:30pm-8:30pm\nTESS Center – 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD 20901 \nJoin us in this drop-in space to improve your English/Spanish conversation skills in a fun and supportive community environment. Meet new friends and neighbors from diverse cultural backgrounds. / Acompáñenos a mejore sus conversaciones en Ingles/Español en un ambiente divertido y con apoyo comunitario. Conoce nuevos amigos y vecinos de lugares\, tradiciones y culturas diversas. \nFor more information in English\, please email Sara Mussie at sara@impactsilverspring.org.\nPara más información en español\, por favor llame Ruby Machado at 240-899-6615. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/english-spanish-language-exchange-2/ LOCATION:Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center\, 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200207T135745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T135745Z UID:1989-1581618600-1581624000@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Reading for IMPACT DESCRIPTION:Reading for IMPACT\nThursday\, February 13\n6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \nJoin us for the next “Reading for IMPACT” where we will continue discussing the importance of intentions and how to set them.  Please note that we are re-focusing on an article from last month\, The Power of Intention: 10 Steps to Manifesting Your Reality. \nNext readings:\nIntention Setting 101 by Melissa Eisler\nSimple Intention Setting Exercise by Sarah Engel \nPlease click HERE to register for this free event. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/reading-for-impact-2/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Fighting Racism,Network Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200207T135323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T135323Z UID:1981-1581013800-1581021000@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:English Spanish Language Exchange DESCRIPTION:English/Spanish Language Exchange/Inglés/Español\nIntercambio de conversaciones\nThursdays\, from February 6 – April 2\, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nJueves\, Febrero 6 —Abril 2\, 2020\, De 6:30pm-8:30pm\nTESS Center – 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD 20901 \nJoin us in this drop-in space to improve your English/Spanish conversation skills in a fun and supportive community environment. Meet new friends and neighbors from diverse cultural backgrounds. / Acompáñenos a mejore sus conversaciones en Ingles/Español en un ambiente divertido y con apoyo comunitario. Conoce nuevos amigos y vecinos de lugares\, tradiciones y culturas diversas. \nFor more information in English\, please email Sara Mussie at sara@impactsilverspring.org.\nPara más información en español\, por favor llame Ruby Machado at 240-899-6615. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/english-spanish-language-exchange/ LOCATION:Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center\, 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200201T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20200130T170710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200207T135242Z UID:1965-1580551200-1580560200@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:African-American Civil War Tour DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 1st\nTime: 10:00am-12:30pm\nLocation: Torrie’s Restaurant (700 V St. NW\, Washington\, DC. Free parking is on site) \nWe are excited to announce a tour arranged specifically for our network! This tour focuses on African Americans during and in the Civil War. It will be led by tour guides\, Johnny Coleman II and Marquette Milton. This tour is great for small or large groups\, families with children\, and individuals\, but it does require some walking and a warm coat. And\, don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes to walk in! The tour is engaging\, thorough\, and interesting and it is not something you’ll want to miss! \nIf you are unfamiliar with the Shaw area\, it is the home of Howard University\, Howard Theater\, Howard University Hospital\, U Street and much much more. Here are the places you’ll visit and learn about:\nThe African American Civil War Museum;\nSites at the Shaw neighborhood in Washington DC; and\nThe African American Civil War Memorial. \nThe tour will start at 10am on February 1\, 2020 at Torrie’s Restaurant\, where the tour guides have arranged for us to gather\, eat\, and learn some context before the tour. The price of the tour is $35. \nIf you’re not yet convinced\, check out this 2018 article that features one of the guides you’ll tour with.: https://www.dcmilitary.com/pentagram/community/explore-d-c-african-american-civil-war-memorial-and-museum/article_8411e10d-6209-57a2-b694-d2a6dcac3700.html \nTo register\, click here: https://forms.gle/magog924GbDtWhiP6 \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/african-american-civil-war-tour/ LOCATION:Torrie’s Restaurant\, 700 V Street Northwest \, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States CATEGORIES:Fighting Racism,Network Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/5a82063214a40.image_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191223T231932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T231932Z UID:1840-1580148000-1580155200@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Film and Discussion DESCRIPTION:For January’s Film and Discussion series\, we will viewing the PBS documentary\, Reconstruction After the Civil War\, Part II. Join us for the viewing and a facilitated discussion to follow. \nFor more information or to register\, please contact Carolyn Lowery at carolyn@impactsilverspring.org. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/film-and-discussion-2/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Fighting Racism,Network Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191223T230940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T230940Z UID:1834-1579946400-1579953600@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Cooperative Mix & Mingle DESCRIPTION:This Cooperative Mix & Mingle is a learning space for people already in worker cooperatives. The topic for this event is Understanding Financial Statements.  \nFor more information or to register\, please contact Valerie Salazar at valerie@impactsilverspring.org. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/cooperative-mix-mingle/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Boosting Economic Power,Network Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191223T225835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191223T225952Z UID:1828-1579199400-1579204800@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Reading for IMPACT DESCRIPTION:For January’s Reading for IMPACT\, we will be reading and discussing: \n\nWhy are Intentions Important \nThe Power of Intention: 10 Steps to Manifesting Your Reality\nHow Mindfulness Helps You Work with Intention\n\nFor more information or to register\, please contact Carolyn Lowery at carolyn@impactsilverspring.org. URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/reading-for-impact/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Fighting Racism,Network Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191224T144314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191224T144314Z UID:1842-1578421800-1578429000@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Winter English Classes Registration DESCRIPTION:Registration and Placement Test for Winter English Classes\nTuesday\, January 7th\, 6:30-8:30pm\nTESS Center –  8513 Piney Branch Road. Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901 \nAre You Interested In: \n\nImproving your English conversation skills in a fun and supportive community environment?\nSupporting your neighbors and other residents in improving their English language skills?\nMeeting new friends and neighbors from diverse cultural backgrounds?\nLearning about available resources (i.e. emergency services\, health\, jobs\, etc.) in your community?\n\nIf you are\, join our English Learning Community with Basic and Intermediate Level Classes available! \nFor Further Information\, please contact : Sara : 301-298-5117 sara@impactsilverspring.org or\nRuby : 240-899-6615 \nEnglish Class Information\nBasic Level:\nWednesdays 6:30-8:30PM\nDates: January 15 to March 18\nAt Clifton Park Baptist Church\n8818 Piney Branch Road\nSilver Spring\, MD 20903 \nIntermediate Level:\nTuesdays 6:30—8:30PM\nDates: January 14 to March 17th \nAt TESS Center\n8513 Piney Branch Road\nSilver Spring\, MD 20901 \n\nClasses are free\nText book fee is $30.00\nComplimentary childcare is available URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/winter-english-classes-registration/ LOCATION:Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center\, 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Winter-English-classes-flyerFinal-sp.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191217T182403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191217T182403Z UID:1694-1576936800-1576947600@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Vision Board Planning for the New Year for Moms and Women DESCRIPTION:Join Raven and Michelle as they host an open space for women and mothers to envision and plan for the New Year!\nVision board supplies and appetizers will be provided.\nLimited seating available!\nSave  your spot today – email Raven at rawillouo@gmail.com or Michelle at michelle@impactsilverspring.org.\n  URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/vision-board-planning-for-the-new-year-for-moms-and-women/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Vision-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191202T145611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T185218Z UID:1657-1576000800-1576008000@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:IMPACT Fundraiser at PLNT Burger DESCRIPTION:The PLNT Burger pop-up inside Whole Foods Silver Spring will donate 20% of all proceeds from sales to IMPACT on Monday\, December 9 and Tuesday\, December 10 from 6-8pm. We hope you’ll join us to eat delicious plant-based food while supporting IMPACT Silver Spring! URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/impact-friendraiser-at-plnt-burger-2/ LOCATION:Whole Foods Silver Spring\, 833 Wayne Ave\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PLNT_Fundraiser_Impact-SS-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191202T145541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T194337Z UID:1650-1575914400-1575921600@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:IMPACT Fundraiser at PLNT Burger DESCRIPTION:The PLNT Burger pop-up inside Whole Foods Silver Spring will donate 20% of all proceeds from sales to IMPACT on Monday\, December 9 and Tuesday\, December 10 from 6-8pm. We hope you’ll join us to eat delicious plant-based food while supporting IMPACT Silver Spring! RSVP here! URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/impact-friendraiser-at-plnt-burger/ LOCATION:Whole Foods Silver Spring\, 833 Wayne Ave\, Silver Spring\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/PLNT_Fundraiser_Impact-SS-02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191202T164707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191202T170507Z UID:1662-1575565200-1575572400@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:MORE (Montgomery County Racial Equity) Network Celebration DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, November 19\, the Racial Equity and Social Justice Bill (Bill 27-19) was passed unanimously by the Montgomery County Council! \nWhile there’s a lot of work ahead of us to ensure full and effective implementation of this new law\, it’s also important we take a moment to recognize and celebrate what we have accomplished together.  Let’s celebrate at Not Your Average Joe‘s (8661 Colesville Road\, Suite C-153\, Silver Spring MD) on Thursday\, December 5 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.  We look forward to seeing you there! \nThe final version of Bill 27-19 incorporated amendments presented by members of the MORE Network\, including the following: \n\nIncreases the number of community members on the Racial Equity and Social Justice Advisory Committee from three to eight.\nRequires all bills (except for expedited ones) to have a racial equity analysis before being enacted.\nProvides annual $2\,000 stipend for community members serving on the advisory committee.\nMandates racial equity and social justice training for all county staff.\n\nThis is a HUGE win for the MORE Network–in fact\, Council President Navarro pointed to the work of MORE several times in her remarks. \nThis historic moment was covered in both The Washington Post and Bethesda BEAT with some great quotes from network members Carolyn Lowery\, Hashim Jabar\, and Joanna Silver! URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/more-montgomery-county-racial-equity-network-celebration/ LOCATION:Not Your Average Joe’s\, 8661 Colesville Rd.\, Suite C-153\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Network Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/MORElogo-e1575305269131.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="MORE Network":MAILTO:MoreNetworkMD@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191101T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20170425T141841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T121633Z UID:779-1572616800-1572624000@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Film Screening DESCRIPTION: URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/drought-information/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Media Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/focus-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Organizer Name":MAILTO:Email END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191015T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191015T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T192401 CREATED:20191010T121759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T143238Z UID:1403-1571162400-1571169600@impactsilverspring.org SUMMARY:Seeing White - Film Screening DESCRIPTION: URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/seeing-white-film-screening/ LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States CATEGORIES:Media Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://impactsilverspring.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/5ba1f3e4-1a47-45c3-9e3c-04b8a69eadb1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR