February 2026 Events

Missing any events? Send them over to [email protected] or reach out to us on Facebook!

Monday, February 23, 7:00-8:30PM, virtual event.
Systems and Power: Lessons From Those Who Came Before Us
Celebrate Black history and leadership by examining how past organizers built resilient movements. Explore systemic power structures and inequities and translate historical lessons into contemporary movement-building and leadership practices. RSVP and more details here.

Tuesday, Feb 24, 330-430PM - Park Square Weekly Standout

Thursday, February 26, 5-7pm in Holyoke - Holyoke Bystander Training

NOTE: AT CAPACITY. VIEW LINK BELOW TO
RECEIVE INFO ON FUTURE TRAININGS

By LUCE, Neighbor 2 Neighbor, and Pioneer Valley Workers Center
https://airtable.com/appprIRxRIatKFllm/shrinLnDNAIuLIzAl

Friday, Feb 27, 3-4PM - Southampton Rd Overpass Weekly Standout

Friday, February 27, 3:00-4:30PM, Bark Haul Road Overpass, Longmeadow.
Multi-state Coordinated Overpass Standouts RUWMI EVENT.
Join activists across three states as they hold banners and signs on the I91 overpasses. Here is the link to sign up for the standout.

Saturday, Feb 28th 11AM-12PM, Park Square
We Shall Overcome Peacefully

We Shall Overcome Peacefully · No Kings Westfield

Can’t make our Tuesday or Friday standouts? Join us for a monthly Saturday standout in Park Square, 11AM-12PM! We’re rallying under the theme “We Shall Overcome Peacefully” to reaffirm our commitment to the nonviolent resistance that has always been America’s most powerful force for change. From the freedom fighters who sued for their liberty in 1781 Westfield to the Civil Rights Movement that transformed a nation, our greatest victories have come through discipline, dignity, and unwavering moral clarity—not through hate or division. True resistance means building the world we want to see. It means welcoming everyone to our movement with signs that reflect our values: peace, freedom, justice, and human dignity. It means showing our neighbors that democracy is worth defending—and worth joining. As Martin Luther King Jr. reminded us: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” Stand with us as we demonstrate that strategic, loving resistance is the most powerful force in American history. Help us make this a regular monthly Saturday event, connect with neighbors who share your values, and grow our local democracy movement together. Leadership opportunities available!

Mobilize

Saturday, February 28, – 12:00-1:00PM, Holyoke (by Barnes & Noble near the mall).
Signs of Fascism/Signs of Democracy Standout
RUWMI has added Signs of Democracy to their Signs of Fascism. If you are interested in holding a sign with them please contact Marie ([email protected]) or Lori ([email protected]).