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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T130000
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SUMMARY:May Leadership Planning Retreat 2025.05.10
DESCRIPTION:Our newly elected corps of officers will have a leadership retreat on Saturday May 10 from 1-5 at SEIU 521 Union Hall. This will be an opportunity for new officers to get trained on chapter infrastructure\, including getting access to our tech tools and best practices for supporting chapter organizing. This is also open to Working group co-chairs or rank-and-file members who would like to get more involved in the nuts-and-bolts mechanics of helping run the chapter. Details for the May chapter meeting will also be finalized at this time.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/may-leadership-planning-retreat-2025-05-10/
LOCATION:SEIU Local 521 Union Hall\, 2302 Zanker Rd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95131
CATEGORIES:Committee - Agendas and Meeting Planning,Steering Committee,SV DSA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250508T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250424T024518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T024518Z
UID:10000624-1746729000-1746732600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Electoral Working Group Meeting 05.08.2025
DESCRIPTION:The electoral working group will have a meeting on Zoom on May 8 from 6:30-7:30. We will continue our discussions and strategizing around Ranked Choice Voting. We will also elect co-chairs for the working group for the coming year. Register for the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/D986DtGxR9u-0EtxFwmGuw
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/electoral-working-group-meeting-05-08-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA,WG - Electoral
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250421T204718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T204718Z
UID:10000620-1746646200-1746649800@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Political Education Working Group 05.07.2025
DESCRIPTION:The political education working group was rechartered at our annual convention. We will be having our first meeting on May 7 on Zoom at 7:30. Come join as we discuss plans for building up our political education work for both internal and external education. Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EF3vqayqQgCbbFIovWofdw
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/political-education-working-group-05-07-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:SV DSA,WG - Political Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250506T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20240425T032820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T004546Z
UID:10000543-1746554400-1746559800@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Meeting: Chapter Committee
DESCRIPTION:The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter’s administration\, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings\, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers\, you’re welcome to attend. \nRegister on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pP5BIdvzQMKTuXGL-d-ohw#/registration.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-05-06-chapter-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Steering Committee,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250401T032101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T021504Z
UID:10000678-1746471600-1746475200@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Administrative Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. We need to communicate with members through our newsletters and social media\, and perform many necessary administrative tasks. The Administrative Committee will have a meeting that is open to all interested in helping keep the Chapter running smoothly. \nRegister for the Zoom here
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/administrative-committee-meeting-may-5-2025/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250501T045542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T045611Z
UID:10000628-1746262800-1746273600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:SJPJC Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group\, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid\, is hosting a garden and pantry build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be finish the drip irrigation system\, moving soil\, planting plants \, as well as general garden maintenance! Be sure to bring gloves\, a hat\, earplugs\, and sunscreen! If you have tools like a shovel\, they will be needed! \nLocation Details\nSan Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot\n48 S. 7th Street\nSan Jose CA 95112 \nParking \nThere is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car. \nPublic Transportation\n \nBus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523\, 64)\, San Carlos / 7th (22\, 23\, 66)\, San Fernando & 7th (72\,73) \nLight Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line \nTrain: San Jose Diridon Station – take Rapid 500 to Santa Clara / 6th or 22 to San Carlos / 7th \nGuidelines \nFor anyone entering the Center\, it is recommended that you wear a mask. Thank you!
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-05-03-sjpjcgardenday/
LOCATION:San José Peace and Justice Center\, San Jose Peace and Justice Center\, 48 S 7th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA,WG - Mutual Aid
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250405T032233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T042603Z
UID:10000683-1746109800-1746120600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:San Jose May Day March and Rally
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley DSA and others in the San Jose May Day Coalition will be hosting a march and rally from Story and King to San Jose City Hall.  We will be gathering at Story and King beginning at 2 PM! Look for the Silicon  Valley DSA flag\, banner\, and/or table!  The march will end at City Hall so park there early and take VTA Line 22 to Story and King!  Solidarity Forever!
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-05-01-mayday/
LOCATION:Corner of King and Story\, S King Rd & Story Rd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95122\, United States
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20240425T032820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T004625Z
UID:10000541-1745949600-1745955000@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Meeting: Chapter Committee
DESCRIPTION:The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every week on Zoom to check in on our Chapter’s administration\, make decisions on behalf of the Chapter in between general meetings\, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of Chapter administration or have questions for the officers\, you’re welcome to attend. \nRegister on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pP5BIdvzQMKTuXGL-d-ohw#/registration.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-04-29-chapter-committee/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Steering Committee,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250423T185501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T004120Z
UID:10000622-1745866800-1745870400@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Admin Committee Meeting 04.28.2025
DESCRIPTION:The Admin Committee will meet on Zoom to work on Chapter priorities. We will discuss our Newsletter and other ways to keep our chapter engaged and growing. Register at the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_lN5KAb_Q6SOipbX5JYb-A
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/admin-committee-meeting-04-28-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Committee - Admin,SV DSA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250103T032737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T025510Z
UID:10000612-1745672400-1745679600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:April Chapter Meeting (Game Social + Action)
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here \nJoin Silicon Valley DSA for our April General Meeting featuring a game social and announcements! This will be a fun space to socialize with comrades and get to know each other better. We will have a bunch of fun games to play\, such as Taboo\, Jenga\, Coup\, Fuse\, and Bananagrams. \nThis meeting and the game social will primarily be held in person at the San José Peace and Justice Center. Zoom will only be included for the business portion at the very beginning\, which will be short. Register for Zoom here. \nWe welcome everyone to our meetings\, whether you have been involved for a long time or are just curious to learn more. To take part in Chapter decisions as a voting member of the Chapter\, please sign up with National DSA at https://dsausa.org/join.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/april-2025-chapter-game-social/
LOCATION:San José Peace and Justice Center\, San Jose Peace and Justice Center\, 48 S 7th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting,newbie-friendly,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250110T020809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T075819Z
UID:10000629-1745519400-1745524800@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:International Solidarity WG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine\, protections for immigrants\, an end to U.S. support for fascism\, and a liberated international working class! \nPlease request to join our Google Group for the Zoom link: https://groups.google.com/g/sv-dsa-wg-international/about . Click “Ask to join group” if you have a GMail account\, or “Contact owners and managers” if you do not. You can also reach out to #wg-international-solidarity on Slack. \nRead more about the International Solidarity Working Group here.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/international-solidarity-wg-meeting-apr-24/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA,WG - International Solidarity
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250416T224310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T224310Z
UID:10000615-1745433000-1745436600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Electoral Working Group Meeting 2025.04.23
DESCRIPTION:The electoral working group will have a meeting to discuss strategy and internal organizing housekeeping topics on Wednesday April 23 from 6:30-7:30 on Zoom. After unanimous support from members at our annual chapter convention in support of ranked choice voting\, we mobilized to a County meeting. We will debrief from that meeting and plan for future actions. We will also discuss electing co-chairs for the newly re-chartered working group. All are welcome. \nRegister for the Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vxZxXCVSSSiWfLObhiRXlA
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/electoral-working-group-meeting-2025-04-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA,WG - Electoral
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20240425T032820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T205719Z
UID:10000542-1745344800-1745350200@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Meeting: Chapter Committee
DESCRIPTION:The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees\, make decisions on behalf of the chapter in between general meetings\, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of chapter administration or have questions for the officers\, you’re welcome to attend. \nRegistration link for zoom here.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-02-04-cc-3-7-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Steering Committee,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250418T010300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T032833Z
UID:10000619-1745168400-1745179200@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Distressing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:San Jose Clothing Swap’s Mending Crew is hosting our first workshop! We’ll be distressing hoodies (and any other garments you’d like to bring) using razors. Protective gloves and masks will be provided\, and required! Protective eyewear optional and not provided. \nThe workshop will be at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center from 5 – 8 PM on April 20th. We got around 15 spots\, so sign up below so we can get an idea of how many folks will be showing up. \nRSVP Here!
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2020-04-20-mendingcrew/
LOCATION:San José Peace and Justice Center\, San Jose Peace and Justice Center\, 48 S 7th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,newbie-friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250417T034019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T034019Z
UID:10000617-1745053200-1745064000@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:SJPJC Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:The Silicon Valley DSA Mutual Aid Working group\, in association with San Jose Food Not Bombs and South Bay Mutual Aid\, is hosting a garden and pantry build day this Saturday at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center (SJPJC)! We will be planning the drip irrigation system\, moving soil\, planting plants \, as well as general garden maintenance! Be sure to bring gloves\, a hat\, earplugs\, and sunscreen! If you have tools like a shovel\, they will be needed! \nLocation Details\nSan Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot\n48 S. 7th Street\nSan Jose CA 95112 \nParking \nThere is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car. \nPublic Transportation\n \nBus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523\, 64)\, San Carlos / 7th (22\, 23\, 66)\, San Fernando & 7th (72\,73) \nLight Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line \nTrain: San Jose Diridon Station – take Rapid 500 to Santa Clara / 6th or 22 to San Carlos / 7th \nGuidelines \nFor anyone entering the Center\, it is recommended that you wear a mask. Thank you!
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-04-19-gardenday/
LOCATION:San José Peace and Justice Center\, San Jose Peace and Justice Center\, 48 S 7th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA,WG - Mutual Aid
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T023000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250320T012402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T035302Z
UID:10000667-1745029800-1745085600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:San Jose Free Store
DESCRIPTION:Join Silicon Valley DSA\, South Bay Mutual Aid\, San Jose Food Not Bombs\, San Jose Clothing Swap\, and Art Pocket SJ\, for a really really free goods event in the San Jose Peace and Justice Center parking lot. We’ll have cleaning supplies\, clothes\, fresh produce\, fire preparedness kits\, menstrual products\, zines\, and more available so that people can take what they need\, for free. \nSet up begins at 2 to 2:30 PM.  The Free Store will run from 3:30 to 6:00 PM and clean up will go from 6-7 PM~.  Please wear a mask to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases. \nFeel free to bring and leave items you want to donate\, but don’t bring more than 50 pounds of items\, or items that won’t fit into a 2×2 box. \nWe look forward to seeing you! \nLocation Details\nSan Jose Peace & Justice Center Parking Lot\n48 S. 7th Street\nSan Jose CA 95112 \nParking \nThere is street parking and parking garages close by on 4th street. Do not park at the Grocery Outlet they will tow your car. \nPublic Transportation\n \nBus: 7th & Santa Clara (Rapid 523\, 64)\, San Carlos / 7th (22\, 23\, 66)\, San Fernando & 7th (72\,73) \nLight Rail: Santa Clara Station – Blue and Green Line \nTrain: San Jose Diridon Station – take Rapid 500 to Santa Clara / 6th or 22 to San Carlos / 7th \nGuidelines \nFor anyone entering the Center\, it is recommended that you wear a mask. Thank you!
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-04-19-sjfreestore/
LOCATION:San José Peace and Justice Center\, San Jose Peace and Justice Center\, 48 S 7th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA,WG - Mutual Aid
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250322T030822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T025244Z
UID:10000668-1744914600-1744918200@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Mutual Aid Working Group
DESCRIPTION:Join the mutual aid working group to help support community-based efforts in the South Bay! No experience is required and everyone has something to contribute! We will discuss: \n\nsupporting South Bay Mutual Aid (SBMA) as one of their coalition members\n\nsign up to volunteer with SBMA here: https://southbaymutualaid.org/volunteermulti\ndonate to SBMA here by selecting the “Mutual Aid Fund”: https://siliconvalleydsa.org/donate/\n\n\nour current projects such as the San Jose Free Store\, our gardens at Grateful Garden and the San Jose Peace and Justice Center\, as well as a brake light clinic/repair cafe!\n\nThis meeting will be conducted online. \nRegister Here
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-04-17-mawg/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA,WG - Mutual Aid
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20240425T032820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T195203Z
UID:10000535-1744740000-1744745400@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Meeting: Chapter Committee
DESCRIPTION:The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees\, make decisions on behalf of the chapter in between general meetings\, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of chapter administration or have questions for the officers\, you’re welcome to attend. \nRegistration link for zoom here.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-02-04-cc-3-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Steering Committee,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250414T181411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T181411Z
UID:10000613-1744725600-1744736400@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Mobilization in Support of Ranked Choice Voting 04.15.25
DESCRIPTION:At our annual Chapter Convention\, members overwhelmingly voted in favor of having our chapter officially adopt a position to advocate for the adoption of ranked choice voting in Santa Clara County Elections. The resolution passed with no opposition\, indicating the depth of support from membership. Our first action in support of the resolution will be to mobilize to a meeting of the Finance and Government Operations Committee (FGOC) of the County Board of Supervisors. \nOn the Tuesday April 15 at 2 pm\, FGOC has an agenda item (#6) to receive a report relating to adoption of ranked-choice voting. We will have members attending both in person and virtually by Zoom to make public comments in support of ranked choice voting. Some people are already organizing to oppose RCV in favor of the less democratic primary system where a subset of voters often make a final decision without the general electorate having a chance to have their say. Please join us in person or virtually by Zoom to show the strong community support. Voters already told the Board of Supervisors we want RCV in our elections back in 1998\, nearly 30 years ago. But the only way change will happen is if we organize and mobilize together to force the issue. \nWe are coordinating on our Slack channel and will have a communication thread for in-person and virtual attendees. In person attendees can comment by arriving at the Board of Supervisors Chamber at 70 West Hedding Street in San Jose and submitting a card to the clerk. Virtual attendees can participate by joining at the Zoom link here: https://sccgov-org.zoom.us/j/88247546798 or by telephone at 669-219-2599\, meeting ID 88247546798#. When agenda Item 6 is reached\, raise your hand to comment and share your story of why you support RCV and want the Board of Supervisors to take action.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/mobilization-in-support-of-ranked-choice-voting-04-15-25/
LOCATION:Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Chambers\, 70 West Hedding Street\, San Jose\, CA\, 95110\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,SV DSA,WG - Electoral
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250401T032101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T032101Z
UID:10000677-1744657200-1744660800@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Administrative Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A lot of work goes into keeping our chapter running behind the scenes. We need to communicate with members through our newsletters and social media\, on board new members\, and perform many necessary administrative tasks. The Administrative Committee will have a meeting on Monday\, March 31 from 7 – 8pm. The meeting is open to all interested in helping keep the chapter running smoothly. \nRSVP Here \nRegister for the Zoom here
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/administrative-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:CA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250216T163758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T163758Z
UID:10000654-1744547400-1744561800@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:San Jose Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:SJ Clothing Swap is mutual aid for our community through clothing and fabric\, with an emphasis on sustainability\, queer expression\, intersectional community care\, accessibility\, and community organizing. We’re focused on: \n– Quality clothes for all\n– Being a safe space for exploring your style and gender expression\n– Building local community and making new friends\n– Combating fast fashion\, clothing overproduction & overconsumption\, and textile waste (keeping clothes out of landfills) \nWe want to help you clear your closet of clothes\, shoes and accessories that you don’t wear\, and take home amazing new styles for free!  We stop taking donations at 3:30 PM!
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-04-13-sjclothingswap/
LOCATION:San José Peace and Justice Center\, San Jose Peace and Justice Center\, 48 S 7th St\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,newbie-friendly,Sunday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250208T194057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T180007Z
UID:10000644-1744459200-1744473600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:2025 Chapter Convention
DESCRIPTION:RSVP here!\nThe 2025 Silicon Valley DSA Annual Chapter Convention will be held on Saturday\, April 12th from 12:00 – 4:00 PM. This is our biggest meeting of the year! From 12:00 – 1:00 PM we will have a mixer with catered lunch\, and from 1:00 – 4:00 PM we will discuss our goals and vision for the year\, hear from all our working groups and elect a new slate of Officers. It is also a great opportunity to meet with comrades\, have fun and find new ways to get involved in our work. We really hope we’ll see you there! \nWe will have a virtual component on Zoom for hybrid attendance. The Zoom will start at 1 with the beginning of business. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cgRKaFZFTrWmYhGKUyxVqQ
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-chapter-convention/
LOCATION:SEIU Local 521 Union Hal\, 2302 Zanker Rd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95131
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250110T020809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T052530Z
UID:10000627-1744309800-1744315200@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:International Solidarity WG Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join our International Solidarity Working Group as we organize for a free Palestine\, protections for immigrants\, an end to U.S. support for fascism\, and a liberated international working class! \nPlease request to join our Google Group for the Zoom link: https://groups.google.com/g/sv-dsa-wg-international/about . Click “Ask to join group” if you have a GMail account\, or “Contact owners and managers” if you do not. You can also reach out to #wg-international-solidarity on Slack. \nRead more about the International Solidarity Working Group here.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/international-solidarity-wg-meeting-apr-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA,WG - International Solidarity
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20240425T032820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T155104Z
UID:10000536-1744135200-1744140600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Leadership Meeting: Chapter Committee
DESCRIPTION:The elected officers (Chapter Committee) meet every two weeks or more on zoom to check in on our chapter’s admin committees\, make decisions on behalf of the chapter in between general meetings\, and collaborate on urgent tasks. If you’re interested in the nuts and bolts of chapter administration or have questions for the officers\, you’re welcome to attend. \nRegistration link for zoom here.
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-04-08-cc/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Steering Committee,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250322T204855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T031511Z
UID:10000671-1743854400-1743861600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Hands Off: Remove\, Reverse\, Reclaim 50501 Protest
DESCRIPTION:Organized by 50501 San Jose.  This event has been endorsed by the Silicon Valley DSA Chapter Committee.  Come find our contingent at 12 PM by the fountain in St. James Park
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-04-05-50501protest/
LOCATION:St. James Park\, N. 2nd St.\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:External,SV DSA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T104301
CREATED:20250328T023902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T030543Z
UID:10000674-1743843600-1743861600@siliconvalleydsa.org
SUMMARY:Berryessa Flea Market May Day Tabling
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley DSA in coalition with the May Day Coalition will be tabling at the Berryessa Flea Market (1590 Berryessa Rd\, San Jose\, CA 95133\, United States) on April 5th from 9 AM to 2 PM.  We will be spreading the word about the San Jose May Day rally and march as well as distributing rapid response network cards and red cards. \nRSVP Here!
URL:https://siliconvalleydsa.org/event/2025-04-05-maydaytabling/
LOCATION:San Jose Berryessa Flea Market\, 1590 Berryessa Rd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95133\, United States
CATEGORIES:newbie-friendly,SV DSA
ORGANIZER;CN="Silicon Valley DSA":MAILTO:info@siliconvalleydsa.org
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