[CANCELED] Saturday 2/7: Free Self-Defense Class
Today’s self-defense class at Bill Barber has been canceled. Please keep an eye out for updates about next week.
Read on for details on what’s happening the rest of the weekend!
Sunday 2/8: Sign-Making at the Park in Santa Ana (Carl Thornton Park)
This Sunday February 8th from 2-4pm, join OC Indivisible Coalition & 50501 Orange County in Santa Ana for our twice-monthly community-building event!
Come create protest signs for the President’s Day pop-up rally, grab a whistle kit for community defense, or just hang out and craft! Please bring your own markers, paint, and materials. A limited amount of blank cardboard will be provided.
Plus, the food & essentials drive is still on. Priority items include cooking oil, canned meals, protein, toilet paper, body and dish soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, and diapers in larger sizes.
Sunday February 8th, 2PM-4PM
Carl Thornton Park, Santa Ana
More Events & Protests This Weekend
🗓️ SATURDAY, FEB 7
Newport Beach
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – [Weekly] “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 PCH & Jamboree
👥 Hosted by: Newport Indivisible
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Santa Ana
10:30 - 12:30 PM – [Weekly] Protest Rally
📍 Bristol St and MacArthur Blvd
👥 Hosted by: Defenders of Democracy
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights & democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Aliso Viejo
11:00 AM–12:30 PM – [Weekly] “Defend Democracy” Protest
📍 26501 Aliso Creek Rd (at Enterprise)
👥 Hosted by: Aliso Viejo Resistance
📢 Focus: Fight oligarchy & corporate power, boycott Tesla
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
San Clemente
12:00 - 1:30 PM – Banner Drop for Democracy
📍 Ripcurl-Trestles Pedestrian Overpass
👥 Hosted by: SJC Indivisible
📢 Focus: Defend democracy; tell the world what’s happening is not ok
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
🗓️ SUNDAY, FEB 8
Anaheim
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM – The Anaheim Free Bodega
📍 301 N Anaheim Blvd Ste D, Anaheim
👥 Hosted by: The Anaheim Free Bodega
📢 Focus: NOT A PROTEST. The Anaheim Free Bodega is a community care event where everyone is welcome. They’ll have: Free groceries & pantry staples, clothing, and hot lunch. No paperwork. No judgement. Just community.
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Laguna Woods
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM – [Every 2nd Sunday] Freedom Isn’t Free: Join the Movement
📍 Paseo de Valencia & El Toro
👥 Hosted by: Community organized
📢 Focus: Defend democracy
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Fullerton
12:00–2:00 PM – [Weekly] Abolish ICE & End the Occupation Banner Drop
📍 Over the 57 Freeway (Deerpark Dr. & Yorba Linda Blvd)
👥 Hosted by: OC Banner Drop for Pali
📢 Focus: Banner drop for Palestine; abolish ICE. Masks strongly recommended for safety & health
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Huntington Beach
1:00–2:30 PM – [Weekly] Protest Against #47
📍 Huntington Beach City Hall
👥 Hosted by: HB 4 Democracy
📢 Focus: Immigrant rights, voting rights & democracy
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Irvine
2:00–4:00 PM – Protest Rally
📍 Irvine City Hall
👥 Hosted by: Community organized
📢 Focus: Defend democracy
Santa Ana
2:00–4:00 PM – [Every 2nd & 4th Sunday] Community-Building Event (location varies)
This week’s event: Sign-Making at the Park
📍 Carl Thornton Park
👥 Hosted by: 50501 Movement Orange County & OC Indivisible Coalition
📢 Focus: Community building, mutual aid
🤝 Mutual Aid: Yes, bring nonperishable food and essential household basics to contribute towards community aid efforts
🔗 Link: Click here for more information
Reminder: About the Sunday Weekly Rally for Democracy & Community Events
We hold weekly actions on Sundays from 2-4pm at varying locations throughout Orange County. The schedule is as follows:
Protest rallies every 1st and 3rd Sunday
Community-building activities every 2nd and 4th Sunday
For months with 5 Sundays (Mar, May, Aug, Nov) we will play it by ear – RSVP to the Mobilize event or subscribe to our Substack newsletter to stay updated.
We usually have anywhere from 350-600+ people in attendance. These events attract people primarily from California congressional districts 40, 46 and 47, but may also bring in people from other parts of Orange County, and beyond.
Volunteer With Us!
Do you want to join the movement to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach? No matter your abilities or interests, we have a role for you. Visit our volunteer information page to get started.
Support the Million Red Cards Fundraiser
With ICE raids once again hitting Orange County hard, we are now more than ever in need of Know Your Rights red cards to distribute to community members who want them. We are also now including Red Cards in whistle kits being distributed to ICE watch volunteers. Learn more about how you can help:
Donate to the 1 Million Red Cards effort
Educate yourself: ICE in OC Resource Drive
Support the Orange County Rapid Response Network
Join a local community defense group