Weekend Update! Fund Science, Not Conspiracies @ Irvine City Hall and more
What to know October 10th through 12th
Dear neighbors,
REMINDER: The next national day of action is coming up fast on Oct 18th. We’re co-hosting the next No Kings Orange County rally at Centennial Park in Santa Ana with our partners OC Indivisible Coalition and WAVE, and you are not going to want to miss this historic moment as the entire nation joins in a day of protest against the illegitimate Trump regime.
Here are the details we have available so far:
Time & Location: Saturday, October 18th, 2-5pm, Centennial Park (3000 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana)
Yes! We will be hosting a food and essentials drive to support our neighbors in need across Orange County, including those who have been affected by immigration raids. Bring unexpired perishables and anything you think a household may need for daily life! (Click here for a list of suggested items.)
Tons of community organizations will be there with action items for you to join them in helping build the world we want to live in.
DJs and musicians will be keeping the energy high, in addition to inspiring speeches and calls to action from organizers and community leaders.
Please donate a few dollars if you can to help cover the costs of organizing, including permitting, insurance, portable toilets, sound systems, stages, and supplies. Right now it’s all coming out of unpaid volunteer pockets. Any excess donations will go towards red cards and mutual aid.
If you’d like to volunteer your time, we have lots of low-pressure ways to participate. Just email us at 50501oc@proton.me with the subject line “Volunteer 10/18” to get started.
Saturday 10/11: Free Self-Defense Class with Greg!
This and every Saturday morning, join our dear friend Greg at the free self-defense class he hosts each week next to Soccer Field A in Bill Barber Park (that’s the park right next to Irvine City Hall!)
Sunday 10/12: “Fund Science, Not Conspiracies” at the Weekly Rally for Democracy
This Sunday October 12th, join OC Indivisible Coalition & 50501 Orange County at Irvine City Hall from 2-4pm for our weekly Rally for Democracy! The rally topic is “Fund Science, Not Conspiracies”.
Support the Red Card Fundraiser
With millions in new ICE funding taking effect this month, we are now more than ever in need of Know Your Rights red cards to distribute to our at-risk community members. 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
Full Protest Schedule Oct 10-12
🗓️ FRIDAY, OCT 10
Villa Park, OC
8:00–9:30 AM – [Weekly] No Hate, No Fear! Immigrants Are Welcome Here
📍 Villa Park Rd x N Wanda Rd
👥 Hosted by: Indivisible CA 40
📢 Message: Immigrant rights & advocacy, Yes on Prop 50
Los Angeles
5:00 - 8:00 PM – [Weekly] Tesla Diner Takedown
📍 7001 W. Santa Monica Blvd
👥 Hosted by: resistthecoup
📢 Message: Boycott Tesla, fight oligarchy & corporate power
🗓️ SATURDAY, OCT 11
Aliso Viejo, OC
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
Los Angeles
5:00 - 8:00 PM – [Weekly] Tesla Diner Takedown
📍 7001 W. Santa Monica Blvd
👥 Hosted by: resistthecoup
📢 Message: Boycott Tesla, fight oligarchy & corporate power
🗓️ SUNDAY, OCT 12
Huntington Beach, OC
1:00–2:30 PM – Weekly Protest Against #47
📍 Huntington Beach City Hall
👥 Hosted by: OC Huddle
📢 Focus: Hold leaders accountable in Orange County
Irvine, OC
2:00–4:00 PM – [Weekly] Rally for Democracy, “Fund Science, Not Conspiracies: Protect Public Health”
📍 Irvine City Hall
👥 Hosted by: 50501OC & OC Indivisible
📢 Message: End executive overreach. Uphold the Constitution.