IGGR Events

March 17: “Show Me the Public Money” from 7-8pm at Fountain Street Church. Free childcare provided. When Grand Rapids decides to spend our public money, especially on development, who benefits and who decides? Grand Rapids City Commission elections are coming up in 2026. What are our priorities for development and our public money? Will the broader community benefit or just a select few? Join Together West Michigan to learn how you can help set the agenda. Register for 3/17/26 Event

Friday, March 20 at 4:30 - 6 pm. Bridge Brigade Takeover Protest. Fuller over I-196. Come when you can, stay as long as you can. Future dates/locations:

• Mar 27 - Fuller over I-196

• April 3 - Hall over US-131 – (We have been asked to continue here to show our support for the surrounding community--Keep that in mind as you choose your protest signs.)

March 23: IGGR Members & Friends meetings at 6:30pm at Fountain Street Church. “Opposing Tyranny with Nonviolent Civil Resistance.” Professor Gary Stark will talk about the various forms of non-violent resistance that individuals can take.  Register for 3/23/26 Event

Saturday, March 28 at 11 am - 12:30 pm. No Kings Day Protest Sing Along. Join IGGR at the Calder Plaza for a celebration of unity and community in song. Then head over to Rosa Parks Circle for a NK3 rally sponsored by Kent County Indivisible, 1 - 3 pm.  Share

Donate to IGGR to help us with our No Kings 3 event on March 28. We are happy to announce that we can now take donations from folks who prefer to write a check instead of using their credit card. Here are the guidelines for donating by check.

• Checks must be made out to “The Indivisible Project.” Please note that contributions to Indivisible Project are not tax deductible as charitable contributions or as business expenses under IRC Section 162(e).

• Write “IGGR” in the memo line.

• Checks must be $50.00 or more

Thank you for considering a donation. Every donation helps.   Share

Wednesday, April 8 at 6 pm. Book discussion of “Notes on Being a Man” by Scott Galloway. Chapbook Cafe at Schuler Books. Galloway explores what it means to be a man in modern America. He promotes the importance of healthy masculinity and mental strength. He shares his own story from boyhood to manhood, exploring his parents’ difficult divorce, his issues with anger and depression, his attempts to earn money, and his life raising two boys. He shares the sometimes funny, often painful lessons he learned along the way. Sign up here.

Monday, April 27 at 6:30 pm. IGGR Members and Friends Monthly Meeting. Fountain Street Church.

New: We are now providing free babysitting during the meetings!

Events from other organizations

Monday, March 16 at 12 pm. Tesla Takedown. 2919 29th St SE. Every Monday from 12 - 1 pm.

Wednesday, March 18 at 12 pm. Protect Social Security Rally at the Social Security Office, 3045 Knapp St NE

Wednesday, March 18 at 5:30 - 8 pm. Connect With Candidates Part 1. Pyramid Scheme, 68 Commerce SW. Meet some candidates! Share your ideas and concerns, sign up to volunteer or donate. Hear directly from folks that will be on the ballot. At 6 pm the Forum begins with GRPS Candidate Kim Baron; Commissioner Kris Pachla for State House; Former Commissioner Ivan Diaz for State Senate and Commissioner Kelsey Perdue running for re-election. After an intermission, the Forum resumes with City Commission candidate Rich Griffin; City Commission candidate Lindsey Perez-Plescher; Commissioner Abbie Groff-Blaszak for State Senate and GRPS Trustee Jose Rodriguez running for re-election. There will be a ‘Connect with Candidates Part 2‘ on April 8. More info here.

Friday, March 20 at 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Rush Hour Resistance. Veteran’s Memorial Bridge (North Park). Every Friday. Please note: New time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm. (Alternates weekly with Jupiter Ave Bridge, parking near the intersection of Konkle and Jupiter, just off West River). Upcoming dates:

• March 27: Jupiter Ave Bridge

• April 4: Veteran’s Memorial Bridge

Saturday, March 21 at 3 - 4 pm. Stop ICE for Good. Patterson at 44th St at the entrance to the Grand Rapids Airport. Parking across the street at Wendy’s. Every other Saturday. Sponsored by Stop GEO Group in Baldwin. Upcoming dates:

• April 4, 18

Sunday, March 22 at 3 - 5 pm. Protest for Progress. Monument Park, 3 East Fulton, GR. We are advocates for equality. Raising awareness and protesting against anti- 2S-LGBTQIA+ legislation is our focus. We have the signs, just need hands to hold them! Help us create visibility and support for the queer community. Standing up for 2S-LGBTQIA equality every Sunday from 3-5 pm. Sponsored by Protest for Progress. Upcoming dates:

• March 29

• April 5, 12, 19, 26

Saturday, March 28 at 12 pm. Support Our Veterans and VA Rally. Michigan Veterans Home, 2950 Monroe Ave NE, GR. Every other Saturday. Sponsored by the Support Our Veterans and VA group. Upcoming dates:

• April 11, 25