Social Justice Quick Clicks: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks Upcoming Events: Saturday Vigils, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, & Church) Indivisible/ADK/Saratoga (IAS) leads these events, engaging supportive passersby, honk& wave drivers, and one or two self-appointed “educators.” And so, it goes. Monday, July 27, 6:30 – 8:00 Kindred Spirits Songfest Premiere Concert/Sing-Along  Location: Saratoga Arts, Dee Sarno Memorial Theatre, 320 ...

One big item – City Council voted to remove subpoena power from the Civilian Review Board AI summary, (minutes for recent meetings are unavailable): At the July 7, 2026 Saratoga Springs City Council meeting, the council voted to amend the city code, restructuring the Civilian Review Board (CRB). The vote removed the CRB’s direct subpoena power and administrative hearing ...

Social Justice Team Notes – June 26, 2026 Social Justice Quick Clicks: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks Thanks to all who celebrated Juneteenth last Friday at Saratoga Springs YMCA & Senior Center! Photos & recordings will be posted soon at: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/juneteenth Express your rights! with Indivisible ADK/Saratoga, neighbors, friends, honk & wavers, Saturdays, from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Broadway, Lake & Church Friday & Saturday, June ...

Social Justice Team Notes – June 19, 2026 Social Justice Quick Clicks: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks Ongoing Saturday Vigils, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, & Church) Juneteenth Friday, June 19, 2026, 11:00 – 4:00  Location: Saratoga Springs YMCA – Free Admission  Our Lodge Foundation (OLF), supported by MLK Saratoga and many local groups, has another wonderful celebration planned for ...

Social Justice Team Notes – June 11, 2026 Social Justice Quick Clicks: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks Saturday Vigils, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, & Church) Except This Saturday, June 13… Flag Day Parade Organizer: Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge  https://www.saratogaracetrack.com/event/elks-flag-day-parade-93440/   MLK Saratoga, along with Saratoga Pride, Saratoga Immigration Coalition, & the League of Women Voters, will march in the new city-sponsored Flag ...

Huddled Masses A New Performance for Immigrant Rights by Shaina Taub Arrangement by: Allen René Louis Ghreg Louis Featuring: Jenn Colella Alex Joseph Grayson Broadway Inspirational Voices Music Directed and Orchestrated by: Kareem Matcham Music Video Directed by: Jessica Sanders at Altina Films All proceeds benefiting the work of the New York Civil Liberties Union   Click here for the information and YouTube video

  Social Justice One-stop-shop: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks The Week in Review: Kindred Spirits Songfest Interactive Rehearsal (this past Monday night) Despite last week’s busy schedule, 20 music lovers attended the Saratoga Arts De Sarno Theatre, listening to and singing with Mary Turcich. UU representation (25%) was impressive. The audience shared constructive comments to help organizers prepare for Kindred Spirits’ premiere on June 29. We’re ...

Social Justice One-stop-shop: https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks UUA Common Read Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection & Connection by Deepa Iyer (Award-winning Author, Professor, Attorney and Activist):  https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/read/social-change-now  Book & signup sheet will be in the sanctuary – so far, 5 people signed up  On Sunday, please ask an SJT member for more information, to help us know whether there’s enough interest to ...

  Recent Activities – Earth Month:  Skidmore Sustainability Fair: https://sustainablesaratoga.org/saratoga- sustainability-fair/ o Doubled (+/-) in size and attendance over last year o Innovative orgs & vendors promoted creative alternatives to lower carbon footprints & advocate systemic shifts from fossil fuels to renewables  Treetoga at Pitney Meadows o link:[ https://sustainablesaratoga.org/projects/urban-forestry- project/tree-toga/ ] o several members participated and planted two of the trees provided Upcoming Events  What’s Happening? ...