Mutual Aid Picnic

PARTICIPANTS: Updated list of participating orgs is, Traverse Indivisible, Black Candle Tattoo Co, We The People In Truth, Northwest Michigan DSA, GT Democratic Party, Equality Michigan, NoMi Justice Singers Coalition, Mideast: Justpeace, and the New People Foundation. Sincerely excited and thankful for this great group of local orgs.

WEATHER: Remember, this event will only happen if the weather is decent (no rain or snow, not freezing and windy). I'll be sending out an email the day of if we have to cancel, and updating our info site. Additionally, if anyone would like automated emails they can RSVP on mobilize at https://tinyurl.com/maydaypicnic

INFO: If you're looking for more info on the general strike, or the Mutual Aid Picnic our info site is fully up and running at https://traverseindivisible.org/event-info

WHAT TO BRING: Yourselves, something to sit on (beach or camping chairs, blanket), and something to share (no requirements). Something to share could be anything from a physical item, to a petition you're trying to get signed, or an action you're pushing -- literally anything that could be classified as Mutual Aid or on theme for May Day and the general strike

As an example, my business Black Candle Tattoo Co will be bringing travel size sunscreen, sanitizer, sunglasses, and candy that people can take. Any leftovers will be donated to Jubilee House Outreach. Traverse Indivisible won't be bringing anything to share, instead they'll be collecting non-perishable food donations for Grace Episcopal Food Pantry and NEW or gently used item donations for Jubilee House.

You can bring a handheld sign, or something to lay on the ground / against a chair, with your org on it, or other messaging, but no signs can be staked in the ground. Remember, there may be people there that have no idea who you are or if you're in an org, so "repping your org" or cause somehow will be helpful for the general public.

WHAT NOT TO BRING: No amplified audio or music. No Tables.