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Tri-cities Diversity and Inclusion – March 14, 2026

Posted on March 14, 2025

✨Transforming Conflict into Connection: Join Us for the Restorative Practices 201 Free Workshop!✨

❤️‍🩹 Conflict doesn’t have to divide us—it can be a powerful opportunity for understanding, connection, and positive change.💗

🏫Restorative Practices 201 Workshop🏫, facilitated by the Conflict Center, sponsored by Battelle, is designed to equip you with practical tools to address low-level conflicts, build stronger relationships & create a more supportive environment for the youth you serve.

📅Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025

⏲️Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

📍Location: Richland Public Library,

🍍food provided

🎟️cost: Free

🤯Focus: Advanced strategies for preventing and addressing low-level conflicts, repairing harm, and fostering connection within youth-serving communities.

Why Attend?

📖Learn actionable techniques to prevent minor conflicts from escalating.

🗣️Gain tools to build communication and turn conflict into opportunities for growth.

🔎Explore real-world examples and case studies to apply restorative practices effectively.

🫱🏽‍🫲🏾Connect with others in the community who are committed to creating safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for youth.

Who Should Attend?

🏫⚖️This workshop is perfect for anyone in the community who works with youth, including educators, counselors, school staff, youth program leaders, mentors, coaches, extracurricular activity organizers, social workers, community advocates, restorative practices coordinators, and those involved with juvenile justice.

🔗Registration Information:

https://forms.gle/UKzWNz26s4SRLpmA9

📆 Deadline: Please register by March 21st.

❓Have questions or need more details? Reach out to us—we’re here to help!

🙏🏾Thank you for your dedication to creating safe, inclusive spaces and supporting the social-emotional well-being of the youth in our community. Let’s work together to turn conflict into connection and growth.

We can’t wait to see you on April 30th!

Learn more about the Conflict Center https://conflictcenter.org/

Election season is in full swing, bringing a host of important issues and candidates to evaluate. The Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council, in partnership with Café Con Arte, invites you to our Neighborhood Chat with Your Next Potential Representatives.

We encourage advocates and community partners to join us for an evening of comedy and community discourse. Together, we’ll ask questions, provide answers, and empower voters to head to the polls fully informed. Over 20 candidates running for office in Washington have been invited to participate in this essential dialogue.

Save your spot today by registering via Eventbrite: Tri-Cities Neighborhood Chat with Your Next Potential Representative

Details:

  • Date: Saturday, November 2nd
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Café Con Arte
    430 W Columbia St. Suite A
    Pasco, WA

In recognition of Day of the Dead, we will take time to remember the past and look toward a future strengthened by civic engagement. Light refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to seeing you there!

In community,

TCD&IC Team

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Party Calendar

October 2026

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1
  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    October 1, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

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  • Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    Indivisible-Tri-Cities First Friday Happy Hour

    October 2, 2026  5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    📍 Blackthorne Pub 201 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick

    Whether you've been coming for a while or you're thinking about stopping by for the first time, pull up a chair and spend some time with us. Grab your favorite drink, catch up with old friends, meet a few new ones, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.

    These monthly get-togethers are simply a chance to connect, share a few laughs, and enjoy each other's company. If that sounds good to you, bring a friend and come join us. We'd love to see you there. 💙

    See more details

3
  • John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    October 3, 2026  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community.

    Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference.

    Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    See more details

  • No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    No One Is Above the Law: Monthly Hermiston Visibility Rally

    October 3, 2026  11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    East Highland Avenue & South Highway 395 Hermiston, OR 97838

    Join local community members in Hermiston for our No One Is Above the Law visibility action!
    On the first Saturday of each month join folks in fighting for accountability, democracy, and justice — reminding our neighbors that the rule of law applies to everyone.

    Bring your signs, your voice, and your energy for an hour of peaceful sign-waving and community visibility.
    📅 When: 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00 AM | 📍 Where: Corner of Hwy 395 & Highland (by Safeway), Hermiston, OR

    See more details

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  • 8th Legislative District Paint Along Event

    8th Legislative District Paint Along Event

    October 4, 2026  2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Tri-Cities Food Co-op, 1420 Jadwin Ave, Richland, WA 99354, USA

    Come and join us for a wonderful event featuring local artists Evelyn and Regina. Located at the Tri City Food Co-op. All painting supplies provided. Wine and select beers available for purchase. Coffee shop also will be open with drinks and sandwiches for purchase. Come support both your local democrats and your food co-op at this wonderful event.

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    October 6, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    October 6, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

7
  • John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    October 7, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    See more details

8
  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    October 8, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

9
10
  • John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    October 10, 2026  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community.

    Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference.

    Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    See more details

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12
  • Benton County Executive Board

    Benton County Executive Board

    October 12, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Meeting details will be provided over email from the Benton County Democrats Chair.

    See more details

13
  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    October 13, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Kennewick City Council Workshop

    Kennewick City Council Workshop

    October 13, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    See more details

14
  • John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    October 14, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    See more details

15
  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    October 15, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

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17
  • John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    October 17, 2026  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community.

    Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference.

    Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    See more details

  • Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    Indivisible - Tri-Cities Working Meeting

    October 17, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Mid-Columbia Library (Union) 1620 S. Union Street Kennewick, WA 99338

    Our monthly Indivisible Tri-Cities meetings are all about taking action in our community.📆

    💬We’ll be talking about what’s happening, how our community organizations are stepping up, and how we can help. We’ll also start planning for upcoming events.

    🗣️We want to hear from you! Your ideas and input matter.

    ✊This is how we build power together. Come connect, learn, and take action with us. See you there!

    If you're able, please bring a non-perishable food item for donation. We strive to collect these resources at every Indivisible Tri-Cities event, on behalf of our community partners.

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    October 20, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council

    Richland City Council

    October 20, 2026  7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

21
  • John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    October 21, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    See more details

22
  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    October 22, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

  • 16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    16th LD Democratic Party Call to Meeting

    October 22, 2026  5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

     Every month on the Fourth Thu, until Jan 28, 2027, 11occurrence(s)

    Pleasedownload and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendarsystem.

    Monthly:https://us05web.zoom.us/meeting/tZUldO6hrzwuGd3-10krfe1QmS1Jo9tXBOs-/ics?icsToken=DJVFuCKh_Z4OoP_SCgAALAAAAFdu_ZAfRNNEgm3YY-r-IQJW5lTWuy29jBlclOVfmw-klIsBeuZV2F2PvUCBHbh0ht8yhdyefiR9fBmqRDAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=AnaBeSvNSjeuG9ncdABDuA

    JoinZoom Meeting

    https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81837917439?pwd=5kiSQvuTavDmrRe8Vazfbia3G2yvfb.1

     

    MeetingID: 818 3791 7439

    Passcode:Dems2026

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  • BCDCC General Public Meeting

    BCDCC General Public Meeting

    October 22, 2026  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Locations are at various venues around the county. Please subscribe to the BCDCC mailing list to receive a notification.

    Zoom Link

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24
  • John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    October 24, 2026  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community.

    Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference.

    Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    See more details

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  • Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    Tri-cities Protest Tuesday

    October 27, 2026  3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
    John Dam Plaza, 815 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    "Protest Tuesday" at John Dam Plaza on GWay in Richland from 3:30pm to 4:30PM. Bring your own sign or flag or one will be provided. Join our stalwarts and protest whatever is bothering you most that day.
    If possible, also bring a donation for the Food Bank.
    https://www.facebook.com/events/999996418325987/999996484992647/

    See more details

  • Richland City Council Workshop

    Richland City Council Workshop

    October 27, 2026  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Richland City Hall, 505 Swift Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA

    See more details

28
  • You’re Invited: B5’s Hair Raisin’ FUNraiser — October 28

    You’re Invited: B5’s Hair Raisin’ FUNraiser — October 28

    October 28, 2026  5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Pasco Red Lion

    Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating B5 and the community that makes our work possible. This event brings together friends, donors, volunteers, partners, and community leaders for dinner, a silent auction, Raise the Paddle, a costume contest, and stories of the people whose lives are changing through B5. This year also marks an important moment in B5’s story. The evening will celebrate Theresa Roosendaal’s leadership at her final fundraiser as Executive Director while looking forward to the organization’s next chapter. B5 is more than a place where people learn English. It is a place where people find confidence, belonging, relationships, and voice. Join us October 28 and help build what comes next. Together, We Thrive.

    Get your tickets at: https://thriveatb5.networkforgood.com/events/99016-hairraisin-funraiser-2026

    See more details

  • John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    John Duresky Phonebanking Session

    October 28, 2026  5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    See more details

29
  • Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    Indivisible TC - Founder Hour, Thurs

    October 29, 2026  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    The Zoom link can be found in the most recent Indivisible TC Do Something Email Newsletter.

    This is a Zoom meeting. The link to the meeting is provided in the weekly Do-Something email. When you join the organization at this link: https://www.indivisibletricitieswa.org/join-us , you will receive this newsletter.

    Join in and ask questions, get updates or just say hi! These are held every Thursday at 12pm and occasional weekends.

    See more details

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  • John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    John Duresky Canvassing Event (Tri-Cities)

    October 31, 2026  9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    CSA Building (713 C), 713 Jadwin Avenue, Richland, Washington, 99352, United States

    Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    Join us for a Day of Action in the Tri-Cities with John Duresky for Congress for door knocking and community.

    Ballots will be arriving to voters next month and the conversations we have with our neighbors will make a difference.

    Whether you've knocked thousands of doors or this would be your very first time, we'd love to have you on the team. Training, materials, and turf in both Franklin and Benton Counties will be provided. Sign up here, and choose your dates to canvass: https://forms.gle/BxbrhVigGB8Y6Y9X9

    See more details

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