Sunday, Nov. 9th, 1-4 pm, IMV’s Annual Post-Election Fall Fiesta, Jewish Community Center, 3610 Oneida Street, Utica. This annual event is a celebration of the work we’ve done all year, but especially during the busy electoral season. All are welcome! IMV provides the catered Tex-Mex fajita bar. This event does not have a public or social media link.  Register here to join us so we know how much food to order!  https://mobilize.us/s/2VfK1j

Saturday, Nov. 8th, 12:00-1:30 pm, Protest Against Trump Authoritarianism in Rome, Along Black River Blvd near intersection with Erie Blvd. near Fort Stanwix, Rome.  This peaceful weekly demonstration has music and creative signs.  Join in!

Friday, November 7th, 9:30 am-10:30 am, IMV CAFE Fridays, Come by and connect for the latest news and conversation with other IMV activists. Find Zoom link and password in weekly newsletter or email the link/password request to indivisiblemv@gmail.com

Thursday, Nov. 6th 4:00-5:00 pm, Weekly Protest in Utica-Thursdays. State Office Building, 207 Genesee Street, Utica. (CORRECTED LOCATION!) Special focus for the Thursday rally this week!   We’re saying THANK YOU to Rep. Mannion for standing strong for health care even in the face of Republican refusal to open Congress and talk to Democrats.   Bring signs that say thank you, demand an end to the Republican shutdown, healthcare subsidy extensions to prevent exploding health care costs for Americans, and SNAP funding.

Wednesday, Nov. 5th, 7-8 pm Solidarity in Action: Protect Immigrant Rights, Build Community Power. As part of the Solidarity in Action series, this ACLU-led session will help allies show up for immigrant communities facing law enforcement encounters. Participants will learn their rights as bystanders, immigrant rights during these interactions, and practical strategies to act safely and effectively. Together, we’ll strengthen our collective ability to protect one another and build the solidarity our communities need to thrive. This is movement training for action: you’ll leave ready to not only defend your neighbors in the moment, but also strengthen the collective resistance that fuels our movements for immigrant justice. Register here.

Tuesday, Nov. 4th. Election Day, If you did not vote early or by mail, get to the polls today.  

Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 3-6 pm, NAACP Oneida County Branch Freedom Fund Dinner, Irish Cultural Center, Utica, 623 Columbia Street, Utica. Tickets in advance only. Theme is The Fierce Urgency of Now.  IMV Steering Committee member Rev. Jill Farnham-Us and several other close allies and friends of IMV are being honored. See you there!

Sunday, Nov. 2nd, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm  Last Day of Early Voting!

Saturday, Nov. 1st, 12:00-1:30 pm, Protest Against Trump Authoritarianism in Rome, Along Black River Blvd near intersection with Erie Blvd. near Fort Stanwix, Rome.  This peaceful weekly demonstration has music and creative signs.  This week the special focus is Disappeared in America. In solidarity with immigrant families and all those being racially profiled by ICE and, we demand an end to detention and deportation of non-violent, law abiding community members.

Friday, October 31st, 9:30 am-10:30 am, IMV CAFE Fridays, Come by and connect for the latest news and conversation with other IMV activists. Find Zoom link and password in weekly newsletter or email the link/password request to indivisiblemv@gmail.com

Thursday, October 30th, 4:00-5:30 pm.  Freedom Vigil (Disappeared in America), Alexander Pirnie Building, 10 Broad Street, Utica. Special focus for the Thursday rally this week! Stand in solidarity with immigrant families and demand an end to the detention and deportation of nonviolent, law-abiding community members.  Across the country, people are gathering outside ICE facilities, local jails, courthouses, and other centers of power to shine a light on the erosion of due process and the rise of authoritarian overreach. Together, we affirm that justice, compassion, and the rule of law must apply to everyone—regardless of immigration status. This will be a peaceful, family-friendly event featuring community speakers, moments of reflection, and opportunities to take action. Please bring candles, signs, and your commitment to stand with those whose rights and dignity are under threat.

Thursday, October 30th, 3-4 pm, What’s the Plan? With Indivisible’s Co-founders Ezra and Leah.  Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin each week, as we carve out an hour to discuss what’s happening and – more importantly – what’s the plan.

Monday, October 27th, 6:00 pm,Oneida County Democratic Women’s Club Meeting at the New Hartford Town Library (2 Library Lane, New Hartford, and on zoom.

Sunday, Oct. 26th, 2-5pm, Paint and Sip Fundraiser hosted by the Herkimer Democratic Committee, The Renaissance Pub, 550 E Main St, Little Falls. Register here.

Saturday, Oct. 25th, 12:00-1:30 pm, Protest Against Trump Authoritarianism in Rome, Along Black River Blvd near intersection with Erie Blvd. near Fort Stanwix, Rome.  This peaceful weekly demonstration has music and creative signs.  Join in! This week and next please bring signs that emphasize Early Voting Oct. 25-Nov. 2!

Saturday, Oct. 25th, 12-3 pm, Harvest on the Hill, James Street in Utica.  Every year, IMV hosts a popular table where children (in cute costumes) vote on their favorite candy and we give them some candy, while we talk to their parents and guardians about the importance of voting. 

Friday, October 24th, 9:30 am-10:30 am, IMV CAFE Fridays, Come by and connect for the latest news and conversation with other IMV activists. Find Zoom link and password in weekly newsletter or email the link/password request to indivisiblemv@gmail.com

Thursday, October 23rd, 6:00-7:30 pm IMV’s October 2025 Meeting, MVCC Utica Campus, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica.   We are once again holding big membership meetings to organize our resistance and build power. This meeting is all about what workgroups are doing Post-Oct 18 No Kings, on every front to build our movement, win elections, and save democracy. Join us in Alumni College Center Commons. Register here to let us know you're coming: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/857505/ 

Thursday, October 23rd, 4:00-5:30 pm Weekly Protest in Utica-Thursdays.  We'll be at 10 Broad Street (Pirnie Federal Building) in Utica.  The location changes each week–this week we’ll be at the site of our huge No Kings rally last Saturday, and ready to keep the energy going! Bring signs (we have plenty of extra signs) to protest Trump's authoritarianism and budget cuts and the complicit Republican Congress, judges, and corporations.

Tuesday, October 21st, 8-9pm, Mass Call: What’s Next after No Kings? No Kings will be massive, powerful, and meaningful - but it won’t be the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists after the big day to come together, celebrate what we accomplished, and learn about what’s next. Register here. 

Monday, October 20, 6-8 pm, Fundraiser for Judge Candace Randall for New York Supreme Court,  3 Fellows Inn, 600 N. George Street in Rome.  Register to attend or just donate. Tickets start at $50.

Saturday, October 18th, No Kings Rallies!  

• Utica-10 Broad Street, 12-1:30 pm  Register for Utica.

• Rome- Fort Stanwix National Monument, 12-1:30 pm  Register for Rome.

• Herkimer -Bassett Convenient Care Center, 4:30-6:00 pm Register for Herkimer

• Hamilton- Village Green, 3:00-4:30 pm Register for Hamilton

Friday, October 17th, 9:30 am-10:30 am, IMV CAFE Fridays, Come by and connect for the latest news and conversation with other IMV activists. Find Zoom link and password in weekly newsletter or email the link/password request to indivisiblemv@gmail.com

Thursday, October 16th, 8-9 pm, No Kings: Freedom to Speak.  No Kings: Freedom to Speak is an online rally bringing together artists, experts, and movement leaders to call out President Trump’s authoritarian power grab and build momentum for the No Kings protests. Together, we’ll highlight how people are peacefully resisting President Trump’s attacks on free speech, the media, immigrants, and our basic rights - and share how you can join in. This event is for anyone ready to rise up, defend our democracy, and say loud and clear: we have No Kings. Special guest: Mark Ruffalo.  .Register now.

Thursday, October 16th, 4:00-5:30 pm Weekly Protest in Utica-Thursdays. Oneida Square Roundabout at the statue, Utica.  (Intersection of Genesee, State, and Oneida Streets).  The location changes each week–this week we’re at a favorite location, filled with memories of protesting the first Trump term!  Bring signs (we have plenty of extra signs) to protest Trump's authoritarianism and budget cuts and the complicit Republican Congress, judges, and corporations.

Thursday, October 16th, 3-4 pm, What’s the Plan? With Indivisible’s Co-founders Leah and Ezra.  The onslaught of news, the chaos coming out of the White House – it’s all meant to overwhelm us. It’s a deliberate strategy to sow confusion and make us believe we are powerless to fight back. The antidote: Coming together in community to process what’s happening, to sift through what’s important and what’s just noise, and coalesce around strategies for fighting back.  Register. 

Wednesday, October 15th, 7:00 pm, No Kings Protest Safety, Know Your Rights, and De-escalation Training. Attend this important ACLU Zoom training. Essential for anyone who will be at protests or rallies on No Kings or any time. We strongly encourage everyone to attend.

Tuesday, October 14th, 8-9 pm, Messaging, Media, and Digital Engagement No Kings Training. Your No Kings event is in motion. Now it’s time to make sure the world knows about it! (Or at least the world around your community.) Join us for a training on how to talk about your local No Kings movement, both to the reporters and on your social media channels. 

Tuesday, October 14th, 5:00-7:45 pm. IMV Poster Party, Dunham Library, 76 Main Street, Whitesboro.  There will be materials available to make the signs so just bring your creativity and artistry! Register to let us know you’re coming.