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SUMMARY:“The Power of Participation: Turn Up. Turn Out Celebration.” Brings Community Together in Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Free September 13 nonpartisan event celebrates civic engagement\, community connection\, and\nthe power of showing up\nPALM SPRINGS\, Calif. — What happens when ordinary people decide to show up?\nOn Sunday\, September 13\, 2026\, Voices Reclaimed\, a Soul Circle of The United Methodist\nChurch of Palm Springs\, will present The Power of Participation: Turn Up. Turn Out.\, a free\,\nnonpartisan community event celebrating civic engagement and the many ways individuals can\nmake a difference.\nThe event will be held from 2:00–3:00 p.m. at the Mizell Center in Palm Springs\, with voter\nregistration beginning at 1:30 p.m.\nBuilt around the idea that “Silence should never determine the future\,” The Power of\nParticipation\, hosted by the Voices Reclaimed Soul Circle of the United Methodist Church of\nPalm Springs\, will feature an engaging group of community voices\, including Lauren Mayer\,\nmusical satirist; Lisa Middleton\, former Mayor of Palm Springs; Chris Jackson\, faith leader and\ncivic engagement advocate; and Becki Robinson\, voter registration coordinator. Joe Smith\, a\npopular figure in the Coachella Valley\, is known to local viewers for his role as co-anchor of\n“NBC Palm Springs Today\,” his current role as weekend morning anchor for KESQ\, and for\npresenting the monthly Box Office Report on the Joey English Show. He will serve as Master of\nCeremonies.\nThe afternoon will feature uplifting music\, meaningful conversation and connections with\ncommunity organizations\, offering attendees practical ways to become more involved strengthen\ncommunities and inspire hope.\n“This isn’t about telling anyone who to vote for\,” Kay Brown\, co-facilitator Voices Reclaimed\,\nsaid. “It’s about celebrating that we have the right to vote\, and the freedoms that allow us to\nthink\, speak\, disagree respectfully and work together for the common good.”\nThe event welcomes people across the political spectrum\, as well as those who may not consider\nthemselves political. Its message is simple: participation goes beyond Election Day. Voting\,\nvolunteering\, mentoring\, listening\, serving\, and simply showing up for one another all help build\nstronger communities.\nVoices Reclaimed is a Soul Circle of the United Methodist Church of Palm Springs committed to\ncreating space for thoughtful conversation\, truth-telling\, and courageous action. Through\neducation\, dialogue\, and community engagement\, Voices Reclaimed seeks to amplify voices\,\nencourage participation\, and help build a more just\, inclusive\, and compassionate community.\nAdmission is free\, and advance registration is encouraged.\nEVENT DETAILS\nThe Power of Participation: Turn Up. Turn Out.\nSunday\, September 13\, 2026\nVoter Registration: 1:30 p.m.\nProgram: 2:00–3:00 p.m.\nMizell Center | Palm Springs\, California\nPresented by Voices Reclaimed\nA Soul Circle of The United Methodist Church of Palm Springs\nRegister at www.UMCPS.org\nMEDIA CONTACT\nKyle Coffman\nCommunications & Public Relations Coordinator\nThe United Methodist Church of Palm Springs\n(760) 327-5931\nkyle@umcps.org
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LOCATION:Mizell Center\, Palm Springs
CATEGORIES:Networking & Mixers,Politics, Gov't & Activism
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