Local Action.
Community Engagement.
Our mission is to protect democracy through collective local action and community engagement by responding to opportunities to make a difference for our community.
Upcoming Actions
Check back for ongoing, upcoming actions in our community.
Saturday, January 31
ICE Out of Everywhere!
RSVP at https://bit.ly/ICEoutJ31
WHERE: On the SE corner of N. 23rd Street and North Avenue (in front of the VA Hospital)
ICE Out of Everywhere – in the wake of the violent murder of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, we are mobilizing nation wide to protest ICE in our cities, communities, and neighborhoods.
★ Bring Signs ★ Honk & Wave ★
Join OUR national days of action in solidarity with Minnesota. ABOLISH ICE NOW!
NOTE: This is a peaceful non-violent event. Please dress warmly. No weapons are allowed at events.
Please do not park in the VA Hospital parking lot, but find spaces across the nearby streets.
This is a national day of action under 50501, hosted locally by LACE Mesa County in partnership with Stand with Veterans (which hosts a rally every Saturday at 1pm, same place). Please continue to attend weekly and make your voice heard!!
Pizza, Paperclips and Postcards
Thanks to everyone who came to Koinonia Church on Tuesday, January 6 for an evening of solidarity, inspiration and connection. You can view the recording here on YouTube. Scroll down for more information about our book club on Sunday, February 15.
Feb 15 LACE Book Club
Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Central Library downstairs classroom after the 1:30 LACE mtg. Venue subject to change depending on how many people are interested.
Leni de Mik will join us via Zoom as we discuss her book, “How Shall I Stand Between River & Land? Heart Questions for Uncertain Times”
RSVP via Eventbrite for in-person
+ Buy the book from your favorite bookseller, Out West Books, or ask for it at Mesa County Library. Paperback and ebook versions available.
How We Connect and Take Action
We respond to opportunities to make a difference for our community.
In Solidarity
We join forces in solidarity with other local and national groups.
Call Out Injustice
As nonviolent political activists, we stand up for marginalized members of our community.
Empower Each Other
Educate ourselves and empower ourselves and our community while embracing complexities.
Engage as Citizens
Work to elect competent, caring leaders to local, state and national positions.
Reclaim and Protect Democracy
Responding to the urgent unfolding needs, we connect and collaborate with courage.
With Kindness & Heart
We value and recognize the humanity of all people.
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
Cultural Anthropologist
L.A.C.E. Mesa County 