Western NC, February 14th
Extinction Rebellion WNC invites you to join a street blockade and nonviolent demonstration on Friday, February 14th to show love for our one and only home now in the throes of a climate emergency. The theme is ‘A Valentine for the Earth’.
We will begin to gather at 3:00pm at Pritchard Park in Asheville. At 3:45pm we will walk on sidewalks to our destination a short distance away to a location which will be announced on the day of the action.
Upon arrival, trained protesters will deploy banners and artwork, occupying the street and disrupting traffic for exactly 10 minutes. The street blockade is un-permitted and blockaders will be risking arrest during this time. Those not planning to risk arrest may participate from the safety of sidewalks on either side of the street blockade.
Like an actual Valentine’s Day present, some details can’t be unwrapped ahead of time. But our plan is to use art and drama, our bodies and voices to declare a fierce love for this amazing world and rebellion against all that would threaten it.
After the predetermined time, blockaders will leave the street and all participants will return to Pritchard Park using the sidewalks.
For more information, visit the WNC XR page.
We will begin to gather at 3:00pm at Pritchard Park in Asheville. At 3:45pm we will walk on sidewalks to our destination a short distance away to a location which will be announced on the day of the action.
Upon arrival, trained protesters will deploy banners and artwork, occupying the street and disrupting traffic for exactly 10 minutes. The street blockade is un-permitted and blockaders will be risking arrest during this time. Those not planning to risk arrest may participate from the safety of sidewalks on either side of the street blockade.
Like an actual Valentine’s Day present, some details can’t be unwrapped ahead of time. But our plan is to use art and drama, our bodies and voices to declare a fierce love for this amazing world and rebellion against all that would threaten it.
After the predetermined time, blockaders will leave the street and all participants will return to Pritchard Park using the sidewalks.
For more information, visit the WNC XR page.
Charlotte Action, Feb 14
On Valentine' Day - Friday, February 14, 2020 - XR_CLT will take several actions in Uptown Charlotte. All are invited to participate. The actions will be based on LOVE - love for our planet, love for all life, and a deep appreciation for this gorgeous planet we call home!
The current action plan is as follows: XR_CLT's Red Rebel Brigade will make a premiere appearance at Trade and Tryon at about 11:30am, with some choreographed movement and strong visuals; they will be joined there by a banner carrying crew; after some time at Trade &Tryon, the group will move to one or two other Uptown locations; the Red Rebels and banners will then proceed to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Plaza, to join the Fridays For Future and Charlotte Youth Climate Cooperative at their recurring strike. The overall XR_CLT action will conclude by about 1:30pm. The XR-CLT actions will be family-friendly and non-violent.
Help is needed! Help by carrying a banner, answering questions from the public, or supporting the Red Rebels. Strengthen XR's presence with your body and voice! Turn out to show your love for our planet!! If you are in other allied groups, bring them along!
To join us on Valentine’s Day please click here ASAP. This will assist our planning and allow us to send you updates.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please call Skip at 704-641-2118. We look forward to seeing you on Valentine’s Day!
The current action plan is as follows: XR_CLT's Red Rebel Brigade will make a premiere appearance at Trade and Tryon at about 11:30am, with some choreographed movement and strong visuals; they will be joined there by a banner carrying crew; after some time at Trade &Tryon, the group will move to one or two other Uptown locations; the Red Rebels and banners will then proceed to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Plaza, to join the Fridays For Future and Charlotte Youth Climate Cooperative at their recurring strike. The overall XR_CLT action will conclude by about 1:30pm. The XR-CLT actions will be family-friendly and non-violent.
Help is needed! Help by carrying a banner, answering questions from the public, or supporting the Red Rebels. Strengthen XR's presence with your body and voice! Turn out to show your love for our planet!! If you are in other allied groups, bring them along!
To join us on Valentine’s Day please click here ASAP. This will assist our planning and allow us to send you updates.
If you have questions or want to volunteer, please call Skip at 704-641-2118. We look forward to seeing you on Valentine’s Day!
Durham Action, Feb 14
XR Durham's Valentine's action: The Wombat Love Procession
The procession begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14th with people lining up along the sidewalk on Foster Street at the Farmer's Market. We will stay on the sidewalk and follow all legal requirements to make the space comfortable for the most vulnerable among us. What better way to celebrate Valentine's than to invite your loved ones to join you in a procession of love for the earth? Wombats, who we hear allow other creatures to seek shelter from Australia's fires in their burrows, show us how to behave in hard times and inspire us to do all that we can to put a stop to the causes of catastrophes like the fires devastating Australia.
Find more information for the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/131725924649703/
We are in need of additional song leaders to help lead chants for the procession. If you have a loud voice and are willing to learn a few songs prior to the event, please contact Callie at justice.callie@yahoo.com
We will also be giving "The Talk" on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 pm at the Self-Help building downtown. This is one way to learn more about the science behind the climate crisis and XR's theory of change, as well as a a great opportunity to inform friends and family about Extinction Rebellion.
The procession begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 14th with people lining up along the sidewalk on Foster Street at the Farmer's Market. We will stay on the sidewalk and follow all legal requirements to make the space comfortable for the most vulnerable among us. What better way to celebrate Valentine's than to invite your loved ones to join you in a procession of love for the earth? Wombats, who we hear allow other creatures to seek shelter from Australia's fires in their burrows, show us how to behave in hard times and inspire us to do all that we can to put a stop to the causes of catastrophes like the fires devastating Australia.
Find more information for the event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/131725924649703/
We are in need of additional song leaders to help lead chants for the procession. If you have a loud voice and are willing to learn a few songs prior to the event, please contact Callie at justice.callie@yahoo.com
We will also be giving "The Talk" on Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00 pm at the Self-Help building downtown. This is one way to learn more about the science behind the climate crisis and XR's theory of change, as well as a a great opportunity to inform friends and family about Extinction Rebellion.
Warren County, February 13, 14 & 15
Here in the birthplace of the Environmental Justice movement, XR rebels will host a three-part effort to share our message of love for the Earth. On Thursday, Feb 13th, from 4pm to 7pm, come join an art-making event (including large-scale art for street theatre, prepping flowers for Friday, and crafting Valentines for the earth and our loved ones) in the upstairs lobby at 108C South Main St, Warrenton (above Futrell Pharmacy, beside the Focus Tattoo shop). All ages are welcome!
On Friday, Feb. 14th, we'll be handing out pink and red flowers, with messages of love and urgency, to our friends and neighbors across Warren County--at corner stores, schools, Main Street, and the grocery store.
On Saturday, Feb. 15th, from 11:00am to 12:30pm, we will host a Heading for Extinction & What to do About It talk, at 108C South Main St, Warrenton. Please bring your love, your energy and your good will, and meet others in our community who are deeply concerned about, and committed to addressing, the climate crisis. For more information, please contact Carla at 252-431-5164.
On Friday, Feb. 14th, we'll be handing out pink and red flowers, with messages of love and urgency, to our friends and neighbors across Warren County--at corner stores, schools, Main Street, and the grocery store.
On Saturday, Feb. 15th, from 11:00am to 12:30pm, we will host a Heading for Extinction & What to do About It talk, at 108C South Main St, Warrenton. Please bring your love, your energy and your good will, and meet others in our community who are deeply concerned about, and committed to addressing, the climate crisis. For more information, please contact Carla at 252-431-5164.
Weekly Coal Plant Protest, Chapel Hill
Join a weekly protest of UNC's coal plant, 8-10 AM each Friday.