The Action week is right around the corner and so far we have just under 50 actions in 16 states.  We know several organizations are still planning actions and so this number will certainly rise.  Check out the list below and see if you can attend one of these:

If you are going to host an action and you have not registered yet please do so here:  http://dreamactivist.org/actionweek

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ARIZONA

West Valley: Goal for a Dream

We will host a soccer tournament to raise awareness about the Dream Act and have some fun in the sun. Eight local high school soccer teams will go against each other and fight for the top spot! We will have information booths, music and activities for the entire family.

Where: ASU West Campus
Date: Saturday February 27^th
Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

For more information, please contact Yadira Alvarez at yadira.alvarez@asu.edu

Central Valley: Bread & Roses

This will be open mic event where individuals who support the DREAM Act would like to express their culture, whatever it may be, through any medium. There will be poetry, dancing, live music, & food. Performances by: Thomas Karmelo, Myrlin Hepworth, Merary & Celso, Ruben Lucio, Enuf & Abraham Drinkin, and local bands!

We will be serving enchiladas de pollo, nachos, rice & beans, and pan dulce. There will also be a video presentation of “3 Minutes of your Time”. So come out to learn more about the DREAM Act, enjoy the blending of the cultures, & get to know some of the wonderful students that this bill would benefit. NO COVER CHARGE

Where: Tonatierra – 802 N 7th Street
Date: Friday February 26^th
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

For more information, please contact David Guerrero at jdavidg.diaz@yahoo.com

East Valley: Dream Act Play

ADAC along with MEChA de MCC invite you to a play by James E. Garcia, “Dream Act.”
“Dream Act” tells the story of Victoria Nava, an undocumented immigrant and university student who dreams of practicing medicine. Homeless and afraid of being deported in the face of an immigration crackdown, Victoria’s dream of graduating from college is slipping away. The performance will be followed by a short discussion with the playwright and experts on the Dream Act, a proposed federal law that would provide a path to citizenship for the more than 65,000 undocumented young people who graduate from high school in the United States each year. The play is approximately 50 minutes in duration.

Where: Mesa Community College, Navajo Room
Date: Thursday February 25^th
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00

For more information, please contact Israel Araujo at r34guy@gmail.com

• The organization CADENA based out of Chandler-Phoenix will be conducting a letter writing and postcard campaign directed at Arizona media, Arizona Congressional Delegation, and Congress representatives.

ARKANSAS

• The organization Natural Dreamers from Fayetteville will be hosting a vigil for the DREAM Act in front of the Union at the University of Arkansas campus Thursday, on February 25, 2010 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. For more information contact Juan Mendez at (479) 263-9934

CALIFORNIA

• UC Berkley will be hosting a teach-in/dialogue about AB540 students and several other issues across the campus. COntact Gabriela Monico with any questions (510) 379-6048

• University of the Pacific will be distributing informational material about the DREAM Act throughout the week of action. Please contact Meagan from MECHA for more information on how to get these pamphlets 209.406.9592

• Southeast Middle School, LAUSD is hosting Petitioning / tabling, Call-in Day in support of DREAM Act. Call Michael Ulmer for any questions about the event at 714-2446698

• The organization CCISCO will be hosting a Town Hall Action in Support of Comprehensive Immigration Reform on February 20, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The location is Ygnacio Valley High School Gym. 755 Oak Grove Rd., Concord, CA 94518. Contact Joanna Vasquez for more info (925) 437-9570

• In solidarity with the Trail of Dreams the Korean Resource Center will be walking from Korea town to East L.A. To find out the details as to where to meet up and what the starting point of the walk will be, please contact Jeff Kim at 818-264-67-65

• M.E.C.H.A will be hosting trainings about the DREAM Act, Ab 540, and similar subjects to help educate their community beginning the 20th of February in Norwalk. Ronald can answer any questions (562) 293-8591

• DREAM Monologues

Our student testimonies, have been written into monologues, and will be read and performed by community leaders and allies, in an effort to increase awareness that the DREAM Act belongs to all of us as a community.

Friday, February 26, 2010
Time:  7pm
Location:
El Centro Cultural de Mexico (Breath of Fire Theater)
310 W. 5th Street
Santa Ana, CA.  92701
Suggested donation:  $5

• O.C. Trail of DREAMs Solidarity Walk

In solidarity with Trail of DREAMs in Florida and with United We DREAM, the Orange County Dream Team will collaborate and organize a march and rally here in Orange County. There are undocumented students throughout the nation and Orange County is no exception. This event gives presence and a voice to those undocumented students in our community. These are students that despite their immigration status do not give up but rather fight for their educational and career dreams. Please join us in solidarity and support!!!!!

5 Mile Walk

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Meeting time:
9:00 am at El Centro Cultural de Mexico
310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA. 92701

Walking to:
Cesar Chavez Campesino Park (For a Rally)
3311 W. 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92703

Bring your signs in support of DREAM, students, families and Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Bring your instruments to make some noise!

• Alliance of Dreams based out of UCLA will conduct a FULL week of action at the UCLA campus. From online petitions to a lobby day! Be sure to attend every day as each is full packed with DREAM Act activities and efforts to educate and capture more attention. Give Andrea a call at 909-561-5231 to get information as to where these actions will occur.

Los Angeles
In solidarity with the Trail of Dreams the Korean Resource Center will be walking from Korea town to East L.A. To find out the details as to where to meet up and what the starting point of the walk will be, please contact Jeff Kim at 818-264-67-65

NAKASEC is sponsoring a : Trail of Dreams Solidarity Event on Saturday Feb 27th, from 8:30 to 5pm. Please Jon them as they walk 18 miles in solidarity with Trail of DREAMs, a 1500 mile journey from FL to D.C. that 4 students began on January 1st for just and humane immigration reform and equal access to higher education. For more information please call HyunJoo (323)-632-3343 NAKASEC

Dream Team L.A. brings us Phantom Identity: A Panel of undocumented students who will share their experience and what it means to be part of the DREAM generation. Taking place on Monday February 22nd at 6:30 to 9pm, at Corazon del Pueblo, 2003 East 1st Street, Boyle Heights, L.A . There is no reason why not to come out to this event. Contact Erick at 323-410-2586 for more information.

Irvine

• DREAMS at UC Irvine is hosting a full roster of DREAM ACT events during week of action. On Monday Feb. 22nd : OPEN MIC & AB540 STORIES, ICS 174 starting at 7pm. On Wednesday the 24th, there will be a screening of “PAPERS” THE MOVIE ,ICS 174 at 7pm. “Papers” is the story of undocumented youth and the challenges they face as they turn 18 without legal status.

On Friday Feb. 26th, DREAMS MONOLOGUES, @ EL CENTRO CULTURAL DE MEXICO 310 W 5th St., Santa Ana, starting at 7pm.
In solidarity with United We DREAM, please join the Orange County DREAM Team, for an evening of awareness as student’s testimonies are presented to you by community leaders, professors, allies and elected officials.

On Saturday, Feb. 27th, TRAIL OF DREAMS NATIONAL ACTION WALK
Meet at EL CENTRO CULTURAL DE MEXICO ON 5th and Broadway @ 9am, we will walk to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Located on FairView and 5th Street.
WE WILL HAVE A MARCH AND RALLY!
JOIN THE TRAIL OF DREAMS THAT HAVE BEEN BROKEN BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!!!

Santa Ana

Orange County DREAM Team is hosting several events during week of action:

DREAM Monologues- Our student testimonies, have been written into monologues, and will be read and performed by community leaders and allies, in an effort to increase awareness that the DREAM Act belongs to all of us as a community. On Friday, February 26, 2010, at 7pm, atEl Centro Cultural de Mexico (Breath of Fire Theater), 310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA. 92701 Suggested donation: $5

O.C. Trail of DREAMs Solidarity Walk
In solidarity with Trail of DREAMs in Florida and with United We DREAM, the Orange County Dream Team will collaborate and organize a march and rally here in Orange County. There are undocumented students throughout the nation and Orange County is no exception. This event gives presence and a voice to those undocumented students in our community. These are students that despite their immigration status do not give up but rather fight for their educational and career dreams. Please join us in solidarity and support!!!!!

5 Mile Walk on Saturday, February 27, 2010
Starting at9:00 am at El Centro Cultural de Mexico
310 W. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA. 92701

Walking to Cesar Chavez Campesino Park (For a Rally)
3311 W. 5th Street Santa Ana, CA 92703
Bring your signs in support of DREAM, students, families and Comprehensive Immigration Reform. Bring your instruments to make some noise!

UC-Santa Cruz

Wednesday in Oakes room 105 there will be a teach-in from 7-9pm about the issues of undocumented students and higher education. On Friday from noon to 1:30pm in the Conference C room there will be short film screenings on AB 540. The films are written and produced by students, and there will be free pan dulce. This event is open to everyone. For more information contact Michelle Romero @ 408-550-3121

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

• Georgetown University College Democrats are hosting a DREAM Act Educational Forum. This will be a roundtable discussion with two undocumented students and representatives of the DREAM Act, along with a possible Jesuit who works on immigration issues. For more information please contact Andrew @ 913-205-4400

• Papers the Movie will be hosting a DC screening. Nine organizations, including UWD and Dreamactivist.org have co-sponsored the event. Washington DC Gala Premiere event of “Papers” on February 23. This is an RSVP only event, but if you want more information about Papers: The Movie or how to attend this event please drop a line here: info@grahamstreetproductions.com

FLORIDA

• The Latin American Coalition based out of Ft. Pierce will be hosting a rally in order to draw attention to the DREAM Act, Trail of Dream, and Reform Immigration for America Campaign. The action will occur at Indian River State College. Please contact Jose at 772-201-5246 for more information to this event.

• The Florida State University will host a full DREAM Act week of action with several events lined up for each day. The Hispanic Latino Student Union in collaboration with several other student organizations will host everything from movie screenings, to water balloon fights.

• March to the Florida Capitol from Florida State Campus (Tallahassee) to meet Mayor Marks who will speak about education. FRIDAY — FEB. 25, 2009 — DREAM WALKERS- WESCOTT PLAZA @ 12:00PM .A Peaceful March to the Florida Capitol building to demonstrate the support of FSU’s student body for the Dream Act Bill! Contact Jesid Acosta 561 685 6187.

• The North Chapter of SWER will be hosting a movie screening on the North Miami Dade College Campus. The movie will be “Under The Same Moon” and admissions will be $2 with all profits going to benefit the Trail of Dreams. Contact Stephanie at 786-346-2657 for more information.

• Students from The University of South Florida will conduct tabling during “Bull Wednesday” on campus and try to garnish support via petition signatures for a resolution on their campus. Be sure to come out and support dozens of student organizations that understand the importance of the DREAM Act. Please contact Silvia at 863-838-1511

• University of Florida’s CHISPAS will host a movie screening and hosting an info session about the DREAM Act and the current situation with our immigration system. This event will be hosted on Feb. 24th at J.Wayne Reitz Union Room 282 on the University of Florida campus. There will be petitions passed around for the DREAM Act as well as a petition to allow University of Florida to be more inclusive of undocumented youth since their President announced his support of the DREAM Act. For more information please contact Bianca at 352-327-2642

• The SWER Chapter of Indiantown will be gathering members of the community and supporters at a local church in order to raise awareness and begin discussion of the importance of the DREAM Act and immigration Reform. Petitions, and postcards will be available. Please contact Manuel at 772-597-5143 for a complete set of details.

GEORGIA:

• After our week of action, be sure to check out DREAMS UNPLUGGED a concert featuring several bands who hope to bring to light similar stories to the ones from the Trail of Dream walkers. All proceeds will be given to the Trail of Dreams. Thew concert will take place on March 7th in the city of Duluth. 2029 Old Norcross Rd. the name of the venue is Sweetwater Bar & Grill.

• La Coalicion de Lideres Latinos based out of Dalton will be doing tabling, movie screening and petition signatures. There will be a solidarity action with the Trail of Dreams.

• Gwinnett Technical College will be conducting an information forum on DREAM Act.

ILLINOIS

• Korean American Resource & Cultural Center will be hosting a screening of “Sentenced Home”  in Chicago. For More information please contact Karn Saetang @ 773-293-4051

• Immigrant Youth Justice League (IYJL) invites you to participate in the National Week of Action in solidarity with the Trail of Dreams with these TWO events:

• KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND THE LAW , Legal experts give us an overview of where we stand on the legal fight for immigration reform, local laws, and the rights of undocumented immigrants at home, at work, and in detention. On Tuesday, February 23rd 6pm-8pm at Casa Michoacan (1638 S. Blue Island)

Near 18th St. & Blue Island. For More Info or Directions Contact Rigo rigo.padilla@gmail.com 773.614.9668

• FILM SCREENING: “CROSSING ARIZONA”

Friday, February 26th, 7pm-9pm at Casa Aztlan @ 1831 S. Racine, Chicago.

This screening will provide a fun and social way to educate ourselves politically about the issue of immigration and bring us together to discuss immigration in a deeper and more meaningful way.

• Bring your friends, your group, your school, your co-workers, everyone and anyone! Join in the debate and organizing for Immigrants Rights and for Full Legalization for All Undocumented!

See the trailer: http://www.crossingaz.com/web_pages/synopsis.html

INDIANA

• Beginning on the 24th of February the organization MAES out of Purdue University will be hosting several events to bring awareness about the Dream Act. Fliers will be passed around detailing the line up of event, and Papers The Movie is assured to be one of those events. For more information contact Jorge at 574-339-6542

KANSAS

• Latinos United Now and Always is hosting a rally to remind Janet Murguia, President of National Council of La Raza (the largest Latino civil rights and advocacy association) of the urgency of passing the DREAM Act. The event will take place Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 7:30pm – 9:00pm at University of Kansas – Woodruff Auditorium in the KS Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence, KS. Attendees are urged to wear their graduation caps during the lecture to remind Janet that every year 65,000 undocumented students graduate from US high school to find their DREAMs deferred.

MASSACHUSETTS

• SIMS is hosting a rally February 25th. We are asking Governor Patrick to pass In-State Tuition for undocumented immigrants through an executive order. So we are bringing 400 people together at 3PM at the State House. Please join us! For more information please contact

• The Organization of Latin American Affairs based out of Boston College will host an informational forum about the DREAM Act and Immigrant related issues. Please contact Yuri at 773.450.4844 for more information or Jose Palma at 781 244 3357

• STAIRS and organization within TUFTS is recruiting members to spread the word about the DREAM Act across their campus. Contact Marie at 617-718-0194 on how to help out.

• The Organization of Latin American Affairs based out of Boston College will host an informational forum about the DREAM Act and Immigrant related issues. Please contact Yuri at 773.450.4844 for more information.

MICHIGAN

• Allendale Grand Valley State University GVSU DREAM Act committee  will be screening the movie “Papers” on February 24th and 25th and holding discussions forum afterward. For more information please contact Val at 616-218-3753

• Wayne State University – Feb. 24th hosting panel, petitioning and collecting postcards. For questions please contact Adonis at 313-753-2669

MINNESOTA

Monday – Cedar Room at 4pm – Causes of Immigration

Tuesday – All day until Wednesday – Email Augsburg Day Student Senate
supporting *Resolution 01*

Wednesday – Cedar Room at 5pm – Why we need Comprehensive Immigration
Reform/DREAM Act

At 7:30pm, Century Room – Student Senate to vote on Resolution
01 Regarding Comprehensive Immigration Reform & DREAM Act

Friday – All Day – Sign petition supporting DREAM Act

NEW YORK

• Several activists from Stony Brook University will meet on February 24, 2010 from  7:30 – 8:30 pm, Union Auditorium 100 Nicolls Road to give an informational forum on the effect immigration has on the area. Please contact Juliana at 202-821-6221 for more information

• Tabling for petition and postcards will occur at Yeshiva University. YU College Democrats will have a table set up to carry out this action, be sure to stop by sign some petitions and say hi! Contact Hannah for more information at 315-727-2774

NEVADA

University of Nevada Reno will have several students from the organization PLAN host an educational forum on what is the DREAM Act and its importance. Please contact Mario at 775-378-7025 for further details about the event.

NORTH CAROLINA

Emilio Vicente from the Reform Immigration for America campaign will be giving a presentation on the DREAM Act to a local group in Chatham county called The League of Women Voter of Chatham County at Jordan Matthews High School. Contact him if you wish to attend this event 919-200-8239

PENNSYLVANIA

“Papers” the movie screening
Date: Saturday, February 27
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 8812 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
More details here.

• Our friends from Swarthmore College will be raising awareness about the DREAM Act and similar immigration causes. Please be sure to join them as they are still in the early development throughout their school. Contact Josselia at 5514829740

• University of Pennsylvania MECHA’s will host a screening of the movie “PAPERS” as well as postcards being sent out to the corresponding representatives of the state. Contact Laura at 310.850.8273 for details on the movie screening.

TEXAS

• LULAC/ San Antonio Dream Act Alliance will hos ta DREAM Act event on the main campus of UTSA all day long! Come out and support them. They will be scheduling a local legislative visit in San Antonio with Rep. Henry Cuellar’s office. For more information be sure to contact Luciana at 469-386-1118

• FIEL, America For All, CRECEN based out of the University of Houston will be hosting some action in solidarity with the DREAM Act. Please contact Cesar at 713.459.8923 for more information about this event.

• ICOS: Immigration Counseling & Outreach Services in Austin will host a short informational meeting on what the DREAM Act is, there will be post cards and petitions available. Be sure to contact Maricela for more information at 8305348931

• Texas A&M University will have their own DREAM Act week of action from the 1st to the 5th of March! Contact Greisa with all the details for this week 979-587-2952

• ICOS: Immigration Counseling & Outreach Services in Austin will host a short informational meeting on what the DREAM Act is, there will be post cards and petitions available. Be sure to contact Maricela for more information at 8305348931

• FIEL, America For All, CRECEN based out of the UNiversity of Houston will be hosting some action in solidarity with the DREAM Act. Please contact Cesar at 713.459.8923 for more information about this event.

• St. Mary’s University’s very own San Antonio DREAM ACT Alliance will be calling local representatives from 12pm to 2pm. Be sure to contact Veronica for the information on what targets they will be calling. Her contact number is 956.455.4764

• Proyecto Inmigrante from Dallas will be hosting a series of forums about immigration. Please contact Douglas at (817) 922-0280 if you wish to attend.

• University Leadership Initiative will be hosting a Letter Writing and Call-In Campaign on Wednesday, February 24th at the Multicultural Information Center (MIC) in the SSB at UT-Austin anytime from 9 am to 2 pm. Come grab some FREE lunch and make a difference! Additionally, at 2:30 pm on Wednesday the 24th we will be meeting with our Austin City Council member, Chris Riley, to push for a city-wide resolution in support of DREAM Act. Contact Jose Torres Don 512 659-1274 for further information.

WASHINGTON

• Central Washington University will be hosting a screening of PAPERS The Movie alongside given testimonials of Dream Act students. Please contact the organization MECHA’s very own Vincent at 509-901-4210 for more information.

• Similarly, members of the Eastern Washington University will also host a screening of the movie Papers. Contract their MECHA members at 509.359.2404 for more information.