Protection Calendar Schedule

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Community Protection Program Calendar of Events and Ongoing Activities

Public Workshops, Events, and Actions
More activities are listed here:
http://progressivecoalition.org/community-protection-campaign-calendar
You can get involved. Contact Mu Son at muson@progressivecoalition.org to volunter. Experience with phone banking and canvassing is a huge plus!

Know Your Rights Training (Colorado Progressive Coalition)
Wed, Aug 1st, 5pm-8pm
Hiawatha Davis Center, 3334 Holly St, Denver, CO 80202
Join us for a community training on your rights and how you can protect yourself when dealing with law enforcement.
For more info, contact Mu Son at muson@progressivecoalition.org

Undocubus Tour 
Tuesday July 31st 11:00-2:00
11:00-12:00 Press Conference and Rally at the West Steps of the Capitol Building. 
12:00-2:00 Welcome and lunch celebration at El Centro Humanitario 2260 California Street, Denver 80205
Wednesday Augutst 1st 10:00-11:30am 
10:00am: Presentation at El Centro from Undocubus Passengers
10:45am: Breakout groups and skill shares

JOIN US AND WELCOME THESE COURAGEOUS COMPAÑEROS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO NC! Will you stand with riders who are risking everything to TURN THE TIDE on immigration from exclusion to inclusion?Undocumented mothers, fathers, students, sons and daughters will challenge the champions of hate because they are t i r e d o f facing deportation, harassment, and being taken from our loved ones.Community organizations and allies welcome Undocubus passengers as part of an ongoing struggle in Colorado for equal access for immigrant families and to put an end to divisive and exclusionary laws and practices that hurt public safety, create fear and distrust.

A more complete calendar of events can be found here:
http://progressivecoalition.org/community-protection-campaign-calendar

Ongoing organizational efforts for community safety include:

Prax(us)
Throughout July Prax(us) will be conducting direct street outreach to homeless youth. By meeting youth where they are at we are able to better build trusting relationships and offer resources.

Colorado Anti-Violence Program
CAVP provides direct services including crisis intervention, information, and referrals for LGBTQ victims of violence 24 hours a day through our crisis line pager. We can also help arrange emergency needs such as food, transportation, and emergency shelter for victims of violence.

Metro Denver / Boulder: 303-852-5094
Statewide Tollfree: 1-888-557-4441
In an immediate emergency, call 911

Colorado Progressive Coalition

The following activities and others have already occurred

Know Your Rights Training
Thurs, June 21, 5pm-8pm
Hiawatha Davis Center, 3334 Holly St, Denver, CO 80202
Join us for a community training on your rights and how you can protect yourself when dealing with law enforcement.
For more info, contact Mu Son at muson@progressivecoalition.org

Know Your Rights Training
Fri, June 23, 1pm-4pm
Aurora Human Rights Center, 1400 Dayton Street, Aurora, CO
Join us for a community training on your rights and how you can protect yourself when dealing with law enforcement.
For more info, contact Mu Son at muson@progressivecoalition.org

Summer Without Police Violence Protest & Vigil
This action has been postponed.  More details coming.

Coloradans For Immigrant Rights: Immigration Detention Center Vigil
Mon, July 2, 6-7pm
30th Avenue and Peoria Street, Aurora, CO
The first Monday of each Month, at 6 p.m., the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) & Coloradans for Immigrant Rights sponsor a vigil at the Immigrant Detention Center in Aurora, Colorado.  CPC will be there to tell us about their July Community Protection Campaicn and we'll hear testimony from them and from directly impacted families as well.  For more info, go to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/242542119181467/

Coloradans For Immigrant Rights
Skill Share: Melting the ICE: Understanding and Taking Apart the Enforcement Regime
Tues, July 3, 5-7pm
Want to know how the system works? Ever feel like the immigration system is fuzzy and/or hidden? How about wondered who those immigration judges really work for? Or how does polimigra cooperation happen in Colorado?
Help us unmask the system and identify ways to challenge/expose it.
- Map all the components in the immigration system
- Identify where you can use your rights
- Identify weak points in the system and direct actions to exploit them
For more info, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/124825444324836/?ref=notif&notif_t=plan_...

West Denver Copwatch: July 9th Know Your Rights Training
Honoring Marvin Booker
Monday, July 9th, 5:30-6:30pm
Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center, 490 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver
West Denver Copwatch is a grassroots copwatch group that works predominantly on Denver's west side. On July 9th, exactly two years after the brutal killing of Marvin Booker at the downtown Denver Jail, West Denver Copwatch will be holding a Know Your Rights training outside the jail. CPC will be there in support. Join Us!!! For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/events/467062286637148/

Know Your Rights and Racial Profiling Clinics
Warriors Organizing and Rising in Denver (WORD)
July 10th
This will happen on Denver's West Side
More details coming

Know Your Rights Training
Wed, July 11th, 5pm-8pm
Brother Jeff's, 2836 Welton Street Denver, CO 80205
Join us for a community training on your rights and how you can protect yourself when dealing with law enforcement.
For more info, contact Mu Son at muson@progressivecoalition.org

Operation Summer Meltdown 
Sat & Sun, July 14th-15th
Times and Location TBA
OPERATION SUMMER MELTDOWN-2012
Statewide Meeting to Coordinate Strategy and Make a Plan of Resistance to Police/ICE Collaboration in Colorado
For more info, contact Brendan at brendan@coloradoimmigrant.org

Vigil for Alonzo Ashley
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, Vigil is from 7:30pm until 8:30pm
12-6pm: Memorial bottle distribution
6-7:30: Community Potluck
Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, Colorado 80205
On July 18th, 2011, Alonzo Ashley became ill with heat exhaustion while visiting the Denver Zoo. He attempted to cool himself off in a fountain. Zoo security and Denver Police responded. After being tackled and tazed by police, Alonzo died. Though the coroner ruled Alonzo's death a homicide, there were no repercussions for any of the officers involved. Join Alonzo Ashley's family to commemorate the death of Alonzo Ashley and other victims of violence on Wednesday, July 18th.

Civil Service Commission Hearing for Denver Diner Case
Fri, July 20, starts at 10:30am
Wellington Webb Building (201 West Colfax Ave, Denver) Room 4.I.5
This is a hearing by Civil Service Commission hearing officers where oral arguments will be made in the Denver Diner appeal. Officers in this beating case were originally fired then reinstated earlier this year. This hearing is for the appeal.
Oral Argument is scheduled for Friday, July 20th at 10:30 a.m. at a special Commission meeting. While oral argument is open to the public for observation, no public comment will be permitted at this meeting.

Westwood Movie Night Honoring Frida Kahlo
Warriors Organizing and Rising in Denver (WORD), Kreative Kalpuli, and Grandmothers House of Cures and Education Center
Friday, July 20th, 5:30pm, 3600 Morrison Road, Denver
Frida Kahlo is being honored by showing her film and having arts and krafts.
~~~>3 Donation (No one will be turned away) <~~~
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/446442345377198/

Know Your Rights Workshop
Warriors Organizing and Rising in Denver (WORD)
July 24th, 6pm, 3600 Morrison Road, Denver 
Join us for a community training on your rights and how you can protect yourself when dealing with law enforcement.

Know Your Rights Training at Loretto Heights
Fri, July 27
More info coming