Name: Community Cookout: Honoring Healthcare Heroes by Leftist Progressive Night out
Start: 2025-06-07T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Palisades Interstate Park Commission: Ross Dock Picnic Area

Come join us for **Leftist Progressive Coffee Night** at the ANT Bookstore/Cafe in Clifton, NJ, a welcoming event where progressives and leftists of all stripes can come together, connect, and build community over a warm cup of coffee! In these challenging times, solidarity and camaraderie are more important than ever. This event is a chance to meet like-minded individuals, engage in thoughtful discussions, and simply relax in an inclusive and friendly environment.

Whether you want to talk politics, share ideas, network with fellow activists, or just enjoy good company and great coffee, this is the place for you. No speeches, no agendas—just a laid-back evening with people who share your values and vision for a better world.
Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and be part of a growing community that believes in progress, justice, and the power of coming together. **All progressives and leftists welcome!**

**How to find us:** We will have a table in the back, behind the cafe counter. You can tell the cashier at the register you are here for the meetup group, and they will point you in the right direction.

Leftist Progressive Night Out

Phillip

Gabrielle Liriano

John Gleason

Manoj

Anthony

Yagnesh C Jani

zzzephyr

Bill Cali

Aidan Dannenfelser

heycarrieann331

Leftist Progressive Cafe Night

ANT Bookstore & Cafe

Join us for an evening of conversation and progressive camaraderie at Leftist Progressive Pub Night, at The Yard House in Wayne, NJ.

This is a night for like-minded individuals to gather over great drinks and engaging discussions. Whether you’re an activist, an organizer, a policy wonk, or just someone who wants to connect with others who share your values, this is the place for you!

What to Expect:

🍻 Progressive Themed Cocktails & Drinks
🤝 Networking & Organizing Opportunities – Meet fellow activists, find new initiatives to support, and collaborate on community efforts.

This is an inclusive, welcoming space for all progressives, socialists, democratic activists, leftist thinkers, and allies. Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or just getting started in political engagement, come be a part of the movement—one round at a time!

How to find us:
We will have a table in the bar. You can tell hostess or bartender that you're here for the meetup group, and they will point you in the right direction. Some of us may be at the bar if you arrive right on time.

Neda & Marc Wendell

Leftist Progressive Pub Night

Yard House

**🐾 Bark at the Park – A Doggo Social with Leftist-Progressive Night Out! 🐾**

Bring your pup and your politics — it’s time to mix doggos with good company and fresh air!
Join us for a laid-back afternoon at **Goffle Brook Park**, a beautiful historic space with open meadows, paved walkways, and a fully fenced dog run. Whether your dog is a bounding extrovert or a chill park stroller, there's room for everyone — furry or not!

This meetup is all about:
🌹 Building community
🦴 Letting our pups play
🌳 Enjoying the outdoors
☕️ Sharing laughs, stories, and maybe a few treats (for both humans and dogs!)

**Don’t have a dog?** No problem! Come for the vibes, the conversations, and the chance to pet some adorable four-legged comrades.

🎒 *What to bring:*

* Water (for you and your pup!)
* Leash
* Poop bags 🐶
* A blanket or chair if you’d like to hang out on the grass
* Snacks or coffee if you’re feeling fancy
* Your doggo's favorite toy
* Anything else you and your doggo need for a great evening at the park!

We'll gather at the dog-run at 4 and then go for a walk at 5. See you there!

Frank Feldman

Bark at the Park – A Doggo Social with Leftist-Progressive Night Out!

Goffle Brook Park

## Details

Welcome to the **Leftist-Progressive Book Club!** For our next meeting, we'll be discussing the book

***[Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? ](https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/capitalist-realism-mark-fisher/1112473996?ean=9781803414300)***by Mark Fisher.

This is a meeting for anyone interested in this book by Mark Fisher. Read and discuss, or if you haven't read it yet, come hang out with like-minded people and get the cliff-notes! This bookstore has amazing Turkish desserts, coffee/tea/espresso, sandwiches, and other dishes available for purchase. Come hungry for good food and great conversation!

**How to find us:** We will have a table in the back, behind the cafe counter. You can tell the cashier at the register you are here for the meetup group, and they will point you in the right direction.

The Book Club by Leftist-Progressive Night Out is a space for thoughtful discussions on **leftist and leftist-adjacent books, or any other books that we find interesting.** Whether you’re a longtime reader of progressive literature or you just want to discuss some interesting books, this is the place to engage with great stories, big questions and good company.

☕ **Drinks & snacks available for purchase**

Book Club by Leftist-Progressive-Night-Out

**Event Description:**
We’re coming together to recognize the incredible dedication and sacrifices made by front-line workers during COVID and to stand in solidarity with all who advocate for better healthcare and workplace protections. Whether you're a healthcare professional, or you just want to show your appreciation, join us for a day of fun at our **Community Cookout: Honoring Healthcare Heroes**, organized by Leftist-Progressive Night Out! As progressives, we know community care is key, and we can’t wait to celebrate the heroes who embodied the spirit of toughness, dedication, and bravery in the middle of a world-wide crisis.
**Food & Donations:**
We'll have a limited supply of burgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers available for our healthcare heroes, and any donations you offer will help us boost that supply. To keep everyone comfortable, we’re asking everyone else to **bring your own food (BYOF)**. This way, everyone can share in the fun while feeling confident about their own health and safety preferences.
**What to Bring:**

* **Seating & Shade**: chairs, blankets, sunscreen, or hats—anything you need to stay cozy outdoors.
* **Games & Good Times**: kids and pets are welcome, so feel free to bring frisbees, board games, or anything else to keep the fun rolling.
* **Community Spirit**: we encourage open conversations about how we can continue supporting healthcare workers, and how healthcare workers and progressives can work with each other to achieve common goals.

Together, we’ll enjoy good company, show our appreciation for the everyday heroes in our midst, and strengthen our connections in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. Let’s bring our collective energy to honor the people who looked after our communities—then and now!

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Community Cookout: Honoring Healthcare Heroes by Leftist Progressive Night out

Palisades Interstate Park Commission: Ross Dock Picnic Area

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