Federal building fridays
Apr
18

Federal building fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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#TeslaTakedown - Saturday, April 19th
Apr
19

#TeslaTakedown - Saturday, April 19th

Guess where we'll be again this Saturday?Join this weekend’s #TeslaTakedown protests across the Puget Sound.

If you have a Tesla, drive on down to the U-Village location to get your Tesla de-badged. Get your Tesla emblems taken off your vehicle (for free!).

Why are we protesting?

Musk isn’t just the billionaire who got Trump elected—he’s a tornado destroying our services, research, oversight, and democracy.

🚗 Tesla is his cash machine.
🏛️He’s destroying national infrastructure
🗳️ He funds dangerous agendas.
🤖 He’s pushing AI dystopia.
🚀 He’s propping up authoritarianism.

Want to stop him? Hit Tesla where it hurts.

Join an action: 🔗 https://teslatakedown.com/

#TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla #MuskMustFall #troublemakers#seattle #protest #stopthecoup

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Tesla quarterly earnings call happy hour
Apr
22

Tesla quarterly earnings call happy hour

Tesla's Q1 earnings will be down.

And yes — we’re taking some credit.

While Elon Musk will scramble to spin bad numbers, we’re throwing a party.

Because the truth is: protests work.

Every protest at a Tesla showroom, every banner drop, every “Boycott Tesla” or “Oust Elon” sticker on a Tesla, every Tesla sold (or never bought) — it all adds up.

Join the Troublemakers for an evening of connection and celebration.

  • Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:30pm (Earth Day!)


  • Pine Box, 1600 Melrose Ave, Seattle (Capitol Hill)

Tesla is the cash machine funding Elon’s attacks on public institutions, workers, and basic human rights. So we are hitting him where it hurts: the brand, the sales, and — the stock price.

Come celebrate collective action and keep the pressure on. We’re just getting started.

#TeslaTakedown #ElonMuskIsTheProblem #Troublemakers #DirectActionWorks #MuskOut #BoycottTesla

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Federal building fridays
Apr
25

Federal building fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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#TeslaTakedown
Apr
12

#TeslaTakedown

Join this weekend’s #TeslaTakedown protests across the Puget Sound.

We’ll be at SEVEN locations this week. If you have a Tesla, drive on down to the SoDo location for a special De-Badging event. Get your Tesla emblems taken off your vehicle (for free!). 

Why are we protesting? 

Musk isn’t just the billionaire who got Trump elected—he’s a tornado destroying our services, research, oversight, and democracy.

🚗 Tesla is his cash machine.

🏛️He’s destroying national infrastructure

🗳️ He funds dangerous agendas.

🤖 He’s pushing AI dystopia.

🚀 He’s propping up authoritarianism.

Want to stop him? Hit Tesla where it hurts.

Join an action: 🔗 https://teslatakedown.com/

#TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla #MuskMustFall #troublemakers #seattle #protest #stopthecoup 



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Federal building fridays
Apr
11

Federal building fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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#TeslaTakedown
Apr
5

#TeslaTakedown

On April 5th, our siblings at 50501, Indivisible and others are coming together for a nationwide Day of Action. Troublemakers is co-sponsoring the Hands Off action at Seattle Center from 12-3p.

Our #TeslaTakedown movement will gather at Tesla South Lake Union from 10am to 11:30am. At 11:30 we will march together to Seattle Center along Westlake Ave (staying on sidewalks!) to join the main protest.

Please join us! Our peaceful protests against Musk in Seattle started on February 13 with just a small group at the SLU location. Over the last 8 weeks, #TeslaTakedown protests have expanded to cover every showroom in the state—and Troublemakers have helped coordinate or organize at all Puget Sound locations.

This is an opportunity for a special event—join us at SLU, then march with us to join the Hands Off action!

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Federal Building Fridays
Apr
4

Federal Building Fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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#TeslaTakedown
Mar
29

#TeslaTakedown

This weekend’s #TeslaTakedown protests will be the biggest yet. We will be at all eight Tesla showrooms across the Puget Sound.

Musk isn’t just the billionaire who got Trump elected—he’s a tornado destroying our services, research, oversight, and democracy.

🚗 Tesla is his cash machine.
🏛️He’s destroying national infrastructure
🗳️ He funds dangerous agendas.
🤖 He’s pushing AI dystopia.
🚀 He’s propping up authoritarianism.
Want to stop him? Hit Tesla where it hurts.

📅: #TeslaTakeover
Join an action: 🔗 https://teslatakedown.com/

#TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla #MuskMustFall

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Federal Building Fridays
Mar
28

Federal Building Fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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Federal Building Fridays
Mar
21

Federal Building Fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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TeslaTakedown - Puget sound
Mar
15

TeslaTakedown - Puget sound

🚨 Elon Musk is destroying our government systems...and peaceful protesters are the bad guys??? 🚨

Thousands of people have joined #TeslaTakedown in Lynnwood, Bellevue, Seattle, Renton, and Fife over the last few weeks...and it's WORKING. Tesla stock has lost HALF ITS VALUE since its mid-December high.

It's a global and self-organized movement—so though Musk and Trump have targeted local groups and individuals, what they're REALLY targeting is the right to protest itself.

We need to show them we will NOT accept their destruction of our democracy. Please join a protest near you to say NO MORE MUSK, NO MORE DOGE, and NO MORE COUP!

Fife: 10-12
Renton: 10-12
Seattle/South Lake Union: 10-12
Seattle/U-Village: 10-12
Bellevue Square: 10-12
Lynnwood: 12-2

More details on exact location are at www.teslatakedown.com.

Seattle Tesla Takedown protests are a collaboration between Troublemakers, Seattle DSA, Indivisible and concerned Americans like you!

#TeslaTakedown #stopthecoup #stopelon#seattle#activism #tesla

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Federal Building Fridays
Mar
14

Federal Building Fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

THIS WEEK IS SPECIAL - WE’RE JOINING THE MARCH FOR CIVIL SERVICE AT NOON

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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Brewing Trouble
Mar
7

Brewing Trouble

Meet other Troublemakers on Friday, March 7th at our next Brewing Trouble. Pop in between 6-9pm for good conversation and merriment. Non-alcoholic options and food available at the bar. Lots of street parking.

Unfortunately this is not a kid or dog friendly space.

NOTE: We originally scheduled this for 2/28 but moved it due to the call for boycotts on that day.

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Federal Building Fridays
Mar
7

Federal Building Fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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Federal Building Fridays
Feb
28

Federal Building Fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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Tesla Takedown
Feb
22

Tesla Takedown

Elon Musk is using the fortune he built as Tesla CEO to destroy our Constitution, and every dollar spent at Tesla helps him. We are taking action at Tesla University Village (Seattle) to demand an end to the coup and the assault on federal workers and services.

📅Saturday, February 22nd - 10am
📍Tesla - University Village. 

Depending on turnout, we may also have groups stationed at the major entrances to U Village.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. No one is coming to save us—not politicians, not the media.

BRING:
Family and friends
Signs (Please do not use swastikas on your signs. These are symbols of hate that are harmful no matter how they are used)

LEAVE AT HOME:
Weapons of any kind

#TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla #troublemakers #seattle#activism #stopthecoup

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Federal Building Fridays
Feb
21

Federal Building Fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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Quarterly Community Zoom Meeting
Feb
17

Quarterly Community Zoom Meeting

This is...for the birds.

Join Troublemakers' Quarterly Zoom Meeting on Monday, February 17th to meet other wise crows. We've been watching and preparing to dive together.

From 6:40-7 we'll do a short orientation about Troublemakers for new members. And from 7-8pm we'll meet.

There will be some breakouts and opportunities to engage. Please register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Fwr7_f_ZRJKKG0h3uOWv2A#/registration

Feel free to invite folks in Washington state. A lot of our events have been in the Seattle area but we're building out our community beyond. See you on Feb 17 and take good care 🐦‍⬛❤️

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Federal Building Fridays
Feb
14

Federal Building Fridays

When: Fridays 11:30 – 1:30 PM; Come for 5 minutes or 2 hours - we’ll be there every week
Where: Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, 915 2nd Ave, Seattle

If the Trump / Musk agenda were happening in any other country no one would hesitate to call it a coup in progress. Naomi Klein has called it a “counter revolution”, though she points out that we never completed the revolution, so we find ourselves defending a future which hasn’t yet manifested itself.

We must accept that saving American democracy is up to us - there’s no cavalry coming.

One of the achievements of post-New Deal America is a federal civil service workforce that's professional, diverse, nonpartisan, and union members – of course they are under assault by billionaires and MAGA bullies. On Fridays, join us at the Federal Building to show solidarity with federal workers and every vulnerable group scapegoated by the Trump administration.

Shit’s happening fast – refuse to obey in advance! Don't compromise with fascists! And stop the Elon Musk coup.

Bring your banners! Bring your chants and songs, your pots and pans!

Support federal workers and fight for the democratic future we believe in.

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Tesla takedown
Feb
13

Tesla takedown

🚨 CALL TO ACTION: #TeslaTakedown 🚨

🔥 This Thursday, we will take action against Tesla & Musk. Join us! 🔥

Tesla is Elon's cash machine, and the source of the majority of his wealth—so it's an excellent target for protest of his dismantling of our government.  

Sell your Teslas, dump your stock.
Hurting Tesla is stopping Musk.
Stopping Musk will help save lives and our democracy.

The stakes couldn’t be higher. No one is coming to save us—not politicians, not the media.

JOIN US

📅 Thursday, the 13th at Noon

📍 Tesla South Lake Union, 435 Westlake Ave N (corner of Westlake Ave N and Republican).

Bring signs. Share widely.

Why This Matters

Musk isn’t just a billionaire—he’s a threat to democracy.

🚗 Tesla is his cash machine.
🗳️ He funds dangerous agendas.
🤖 He’s pushing AI dystopia.
🚀 He’s propping up authoritarianism.

Want to stop him? Hit Tesla where it hurts.

Protests at Tesla showrooms have started nationwide; stay tuned for more protests if you can’t make this one.

#TeslaTakedown #BoycottTesla #MuskOut #troublemakers #seattle #tesla #activism 

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Brewing Trouble
Jan
24

Brewing Trouble

Hey Troublemakers, our next BREWING TROUBLE will be this Friday, Jan 24th from 6-9pm at Stoup! Brewing Trouble is an informal gathering to hang out with fellow Troublemakers. This one is also a book swap! So bring a book (or a few) to exchange and leave with something new to read.

Stoup Brewing on Capitol Hill (Seattle) is a family-friendly and dog-friendly venue. They brew their own beers and also have non-alcoholic options available. The MexiCuban food truck will be on site from 5-9.

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Brewing Trouble
Dec
6

Brewing Trouble

Friends - join us at our next Brewing Trouble, on Friday, December 6th at the Redhook Brewlab on Capitol Hill, Seattle.

No agenda. Just be together, talk, connect, and know we've got each other.

Drop in anytime between 6-9pm.

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Mutual Aid & Resisting Repression–The Black Panther Experience
Dec
4

Mutual Aid & Resisting Repression–The Black Panther Experience

Aaron Dixon is a founding member of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party. His book recounts his experience establishing the Panthers in Seattle, including food and medical services–Seattle Roots Community Health is the current incarnation of the medical clinic established by the Panthers.

Come to this event to hear the experience of building mutual aid infrastructure and other necessary steps in resisting repression. Copies of Aaron's Book, My People Are Rising, will be available for purchase.

RSVP here.

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Charlar con los Troublemakers
Dec
2

Charlar con los Troublemakers

Venga a Café Olé, un cafe hispanohablante en Tangletown/Wallingford para chalar en español sobre todos, politicos, libros, aventuras, cualquier. Es para toda los niveles de español.

Note: Spanish is required at the Olé Café — though beginner to expert are all welcome!

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Gathering for Spirit & Resistance
Nov
17

Gathering for Spirit & Resistance

We've been hearing from the Troublemakers community that folks would like some time to be together and talk about the election results. And begin the conversation of where do we go from here.

Please RSVP so we can properly prepare the space. Feel free to bring friends. We'll be meeting in the Coho Common House at Puget Ridge Cohousing.

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Brewing Trouble
Nov
8

Brewing Trouble

Hang out with Troublemakers on the first Friday after the election. Join this informal gathering to meet fellow Troublemakers and commiserate, celebrate, agitate, and dream. Stoop Brewery on Capitol Hill (Seattle) is a family-friendly and dog-friendly venue. They brew their own beers and also have non-alcoholic options available. There will be a food truck on site if you want to get some food. See you there!

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Making Friends, Making Trouble
Sep
7

Making Friends, Making Trouble

  • 7938 Seward Park Avenue South Seattle, WA, 98118 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Troublemakers at our inaugural Making Friends, Making Trouble gathering. Meet fellow Troublemakers, get to know new people (sharing in pairs), practice your deescalation skills, learn about affinity groups, maybe play some group games, and eat dinner!

RSVP here:https://actionnetwork.org/events/makingfriendsmakingtrouble

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summer hangout
Aug
9

summer hangout

Informal hang out, come and go –or stay-- like an Open House, fire lit around 8p. Bring drinks and snacks, some will be provided. Perhaps we’ll have a go round of favorite NVDAs! And of course chatting and connecting, build our community for upcoming actions.

Outside on patio unless weather drives us in.

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Hike on Little Si
Jun
8

Hike on Little Si

Short (3.7 mi) and steep (1,300 ft elevation gain), through beautiful forest, with great views at the end! Meet at the trailhead at 8:45 AM. Trailhead direct bus leaves Capitol Hill at 7:39 AM or downtown Seattle at 7:45 AM, gets to the Little Si trailhead at 8:39 AM. Driving from Seattle is about 40 min, bring your Discover Pass, and email Margo (polleym@hotmail.com) if you have a ride to share or need a ride. Hope to see you Jone 8. (Please note that your guide has a bad knee so will be slow on the trail, so we can break into groups so some can scamper up ahead while others take a bit longer.)

Trail info: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/little-si

Bus info: https://trailheaddirect.org/mount-si/

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