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Do you value the Community Events Calendar?
CALC is a nonprofit organization on a mission to educate and mobilize for peace, human dignity, and social, racial, and economic justice. Our Community Events Calendar is only one of many ways that we advance peace and justice.
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you for your support!
To add your event to the calendar, please email the details to
[email protected].
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This calendar is updated every Friday.
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Burrito Brigade Variety Show
7/24, 7-10pm
Family friendly! Frozen yogurt, sweet treats, kombucha, beer and cider available in the shop!
Featuring the finest in local comedy, music, and MORE!
Raffle with awesome prizes! T-shirts for sale!
Hosted by Eugene's premiere feline comedian, the one and only AARON ANDERSON!
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July 25th, 9am
AFSCME Hall at 688 Charnelton Street
One in four Oregon workers earns less than $12 an hour, and an Oregon worker earning minimum wage takes home just $19,240 a year - not nearly enough to afford the basics like rent and food. Oregon families can't wait any longer. Our lawmakers failed to take action this session on raising the minimum wage, despite the fact that hundreds of thousands of Oregonians are working full time but still struggling to make ends meet. It's time to take the conversation to the streets. We need to send a strong message: It's time to raise the wage to lift up half a million Oregonians and their families, and create an economy that works for all of us.
Supporters across the state will be heading into their communities to talk with their neighbors about why raising the minimum wage is important for hardworking Oregonians and their families. We'll also be asking folks to pledge their support for raising the minimum wage.
RSVP
Facebook Event
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Eugene Sunday Streets
July 26th, 12-4pm
Downtown Eugene
The first Sunday Streets event of the summer is fast approaching! Downtown Eugene from Park Blocks, to Kesey, and all the way down Broadway to Monroe Park will be car-free and filled with fun. Enjoy a relaxing stroll though a utopia of food, music, fitness classes and bike demos.
New things at Sunday
Streets this year: "Art on a Box"- enjoy 20 minute open mic sets from local artists, DUNK TANK! And an upcycled t-shirt decorating competitions- Are you Sunday Street's Top Fashionista? There is something for everyone!
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Water Wonders Exploration Camp
Summer 2015
Goal: Promote environmental literacy in economically challenged communities by providing a field-trip based camp free of charge to youth ages 10-12 years of age.
By the end of the camp, participants will have a broad understanding of what defines a healthy watershed and how human use & dependence influence water quality in the watershed. Hydrologic concepts will be taught using storytelling, games and activities, and nature journaling. We anticipate that students walk away from this experience knowing how their decisions affect clean water resources and that they are inspired to be good land use stewards.
Read more
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Beautiful Ethnobotany:
How Cannabis Interacts with the Human Body
7/28, Doors: 5pm, Show: 6pm
Cozmic at 199 W 8th
Humans have an endocannabinoid system that is
specifically programmed to uptake the chemical
components of cannabis. At our July Cannabis
Science Pub, hear from Dr. Ken Welker about this
complex relationship, get personal accounts of CBD
success stories from TJ's Organic Gardens, and
learn from OG Analytical chemists about the
synergistic roles terpenes play with cannabinoids.
Study up to earn prizes!! The session starts with
content-specific trivia. Free!
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Kids: All About Bees
July 28, 1 and 3pm, Downtown Eugene Public Library
July 29, 3pm, Bethel Branch Library
July 30, 3pm, Sheldon Branch Library
Kids: it's all about bees, from flowers to food.
With WREN: Willamette Resources and Educational Network.
Free!
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Moonlight Mash Bike Ride:
A social celebration of people on bicycles under the light of the full moon.
This moon's theme is "The Beach."
Meets at sunset every full moon at Kesey Square for a short loop through downtown, west Jefferson, Whiteaker, the river path, and campus. Join
the Facebook event
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Nagasaki Kamishibai
July 31st, 6-9pm
CALC at 458 Blair Boulevard
 As part of the Last Friday Art Walk, CALC and WAND will be presenting a Kamishibai video honoring the Nagasaki atomic bomb victims.
Kamishibai, literally "paper drama", is a form of storytelling that originated in Japanese Buddhist temples in the 12th century where monks used picture scrolls to convey stories to a largely unschooled audience.
This kamishibai was created by students of Sakurababa Junior High School in Nagasaki after hearing Mr. Katsuji Yoshida speak of his atomic bomb experience.
Students developed the script and artwork for this picture-card version of his story for their school cultural festival. It was completed in 2007 and is now a video feature in the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum.
For more information contact CALC at [email protected].
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Next Generation Climate Justice Action Camp
August 4th-8th
Apserkaha Park, just north of Medford, Oregon
This summer, the Civil Liberties Defense Center is hosting the second annual action camp for young people ages 14-18 to gain knowledge and skills to organize for climate justice! The camp will include a youth led public "event" focused on a climate justice campaign!
The Camp registration fee is $150.00, but no one will be turned away if they can't afford the fee. Transportation assistance will be available and vans will be running from at least Portland and Eugene, Oregon and northern California.
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Movie and Discussion:
Who Bombed Judi Bari?
August 5th, 7 pm
601 W. 13th Ave.
Free
Judi Bari was the victim of a car bomb assassination attempt on May 24, 1990 in California. The bombing nearly killed Judi and injured her passenger, Darryl Cherney, as they were setting out on a promotional tour for "Redwood Summer" to gain support for direct action protests in defense of the ancient redwoods. In the wake of the bombing, the FBI and Oakland Police ignored mountains of evidence, failed to conduct a legitimate investigation and tried to blame the victims.
Sponsored by the Lane branch of the Industrial Workers of the World. More info: [email protected].
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International Fast for The Abolition of Nuclear Weapons
August 6-9
This fast was established 30 years ago in France to commemorate the 300,000 deaths that resulted from the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and takes place annually between the anniversaries of the bombings. Activists from all over the world will fast in remembrance and in protest of the nine nations who still possess nuclear weapons.
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Eugene/Springfield Pride Day
August 8th
Alton Baker Park
Join us for music, art, learning and beautiful LGBTQ friends and allies in Alton Baker Park! Beer garden and food vendors. FREE admission with a $5 suggested donation - all proceeds go to event costs.
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Swap Don't Shop: Back to School 2015
August 8th, 2-4pm
Thurston Park
6329 F St, Springfield, Oregon 97478'
Like a yard sale, but with no money!
Read more
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August 9, 10:30am
8th and Oak
What would a nuclear blast look like in Eugene? Join Global Zero and the UO Bike Program as we cycle 12 miles around what would be the edge of a "small" nuclear blast in Eugene in remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and to raise awareness of the dangers of nuclear weapon proliferation. Bike Around the Bomb is free, open to the public, and will bring everyone from Global Zero movement leaders to brand new activists together to urge world leaders to remember and to act.
We will begin the morning with various speakers who will share their personal experience in regards to nuclear weapons and advocacy, and then depart on our bike ride at 11:02 after a moment of silent reflection.
Bring ample water and ample friends to commemorate the past and raise awareness for a better future!
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One-on-One Job Hunt Help
August 13th, 4-6 pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Get expert advice and assistance to address your specific questions and concerns. Employment counselors will help you find employment opportunities; complete applications; write online and traditional resumes; learn and practice interview techniques; or explore new job or career directions.
Call the library at 541-682-5450 on August 1st or later to pre-register for a 30 minute, one-on-one session.
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Citizen Journalism: Writing Workshop
August 20th, 6 pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library
"Citizen journalism" is now everywhere, as new technologies have made it possible for the general public to play an active role in the process of collecting, reporting, analyzing, and disseminating news and information. Learn more about citizen journalism and the basics of investigative reporting at this workshop with Amy Beasley and Aryn Bartley of the Community Writing Center of Eugene-Springfield at Lane Community College.
Free.
Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.
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Festival of Eugene
August 21st through 23rd
Skinner Butte Park
3 stages will offer 58 bands and more than 300 performers, all from the greater Eugene area! This FREE event has dancers, drummers, Big Bubbles, a KidZone, classic car show, roaming musicians, magicians and more! Come see artisans, crafters, small businesses, Health & Wellness vendors and non-profits!
There will be a children's play area, face-painting and possibly a bounce house!
Come and join us for this family event celebrating the talents of our community!
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Hike the Pipe!
August 22 - September 27
Klamath Falls to Coos Bay
232 miles of community resistance!
Alex Harris and friends are organizing a super
fun 232 mile hike along the Pacific Connector Pipeline route from Klamath Falls to the site of the proposed LNG plant in Coos Bay.
To learn more and sign up, contact [email protected] or check out the Facebook page.
There's something for everyone to do to make this amazing media and solidarity event a big success!
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Marcy Westerling
Living Legacy Memorial Celebration
August 23rd, 3pm
1st Unitarian Church
1011 SW 12th Ave in Portland, Oregon
Marcy Westerling was a powerful force: a visionary organizer, movement leader, cancer warrior, friend, partner, mentor and an inspiration to many. From the living rooms of small town Oregon to the halls of the medical industrial complex, Marcy organized for her communities and was a true freedom fighter in every sense of the word. The world is a more just and beautiful place because of Marcy.
Marcy was many things to many people - a friend, a mentor, an inspiration, daughter, sister, aunt, partner and wife - but to all of us, she was an organizer. She was always listening, thinking, feeling, writing, and plotting or scheming, as she would say, to bring people together to make their lives and our world better. She continues to challenge us to use our personal and collective power to counter the wrongs in our lives and push with courage and determination towards justice for ourselves, our communities, and our world.
On August 23rd we will be remembering and celebrating the many ways that Marcy lit up our world and our lives and brought us together. We will be grieving together and we will be honoring the legacy that Marcy has left us, and continues to challenge us to advance. Hosted by the Rural Organizing Project, and lovingly planned by her family, friends, and colleagues, we will be following Marcy's direction to grieve our loss and celebrate her life with sorrow and love. All are welcome.
Please RSVP here and make sure to note if you will be joining us for the ceremony from 3:00 - 4:30 pm and/or the community meal and dance party 4:30-7:30, and the ages of your children if they will be attending.
If you have not already submitted a tribute with your own reflections on the way Marcy touched your life, please consider doing so. These testimonies will be compiled and shared at the Marcy Westerling Living Legacy Memorial Celebration and beyond. Please send us your stories, however simple or elaborate, about how Marcy has made a difference in your life and your organizing. No contribution is too small or big. Email [email protected] to share your tribute to Marcy Westerling.
We also invite everyone to honor Marcy Westerling and contribute today to sustaining her legacy through the Marcy Westerling Legacy Fund.
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August 24th, 10am-2pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library
Choose from a wide selection of gently-used educational materials for grades K-8,
including books, teacher resources, CDs, and DVDs. Free admission. Each item is just $1!
Proceeds support Eugene Public Library programs. Cash, checks, and VISA/MC accepted.
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Join us for a unique opportunity to share what we are learning
to reduce our environmental footprints, build resilient communities,
and take care of more needs closer to home.
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Nonviolent Communication Fundamentals
This class will be offered by Gary Baran, certified trainer of NVC, every Monday 9/14-11/30, 7-9pm
at Sponsors, Inc. o
n Hwy 99 North.
This class is suitable for those new to NVC as well as those who wish to
deepen their understanding of and fluency in applying the process. Enrollment will be limited to 20
participants. If you think you might like to be part of this class, please email [email protected] for details.
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EPW Home Grown Radio Club
Eugene PeaceWorks is the parent organization of HomeGrown Radio Station 97.3 KEPW-LP. Our focus on radio wil be economic justice, environmental sustainability, local food production, and music made right here in Oregon.
If you'd like to be a part of HomeGrown Radio, you have ideas, skills, energy and want to help,
come to our weekly Thursday meetings upstairs @ Growers
Market, 454 Willamette, 6 - 8pm.
Our email is: [email protected]
Our phone: 541-343-8548
Website: efn.org/~eugpeace
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Whiteaker Community Council (WCC) Meetings
Free and open to the public
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The Interfaith Prayer Service
11th of every month at
1166 Oak Street
6:45pm prelude
7pm - 8pm service
Each month features 8-10 presenters representing a variety of spiritual backgrounds.
For more info click
here.
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Every Sunday
336 Clark Street
Prep starts 12pm, d
istribution starts 2:30pm
EVERYONE WELCOME
Burrito Brigade's mission is to feed the unhoused and hungry of Eugene through a local community network of personal donors and nonprofit partnerships while engaging our community in the fight to end hunger. Burrito Brigade works with, accepts donations from, and provides for the public, regardless of ability, race, gender, gender identity, sexuality, sexual orientation, social status, addiction, criminal background, political and religious affiliation or age. For more info email [email protected]. See the Facebook group here.
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Cuentos y Canciones:
Stories & Songs in Spanish
A weekly storytime in Spanish for children and families
Every Saturday,
11:15 am
Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library
1990 Echo Hollow Road
FREE
Information in Spanish: 541-682-5450 (press 5)
Information in English: 541-682-8316
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Sensory Storytime
Every
Wednesday,
1pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library
FREE
Fun stories, songs, and word play designed especially for children with sensory integration or other special needs, with caregivers. Developed by Debby Laimon, Early Childhood School Psychologist.
Information:
541-682-8316
or
www.eugene-or.gov/library
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Food Booth
Every Friday 3-7pm
Sprout Market, 418 A St in Springfield
Have a sit-down meal and a beer from Claim 52, or buy food to go!
Huerto de la Familia is a nonprofit organization offering Latino families a place to connect to their roots and the earth by growing their own food, as well as training and peer education in organic gardening, small scale farming and small business creation. They build wide-ranging partnerships to achieve their goals of cultural identity, community integration and economic self-sufficiency in the Latino community. Learn more about Huerto de la Familia at
huertodelafamilia.org.
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Club de Arte
para Mamás
Talleres gratuitos de arte para mamás latinas, no es necesario inscribirse previamente. Acompáñenos a pasar una mañana relajada haciendo arte con otras mamás. Nosotros proporcionaremos el cuidado de niños. Este club se reunirá el primero y tercer lunes de cada mes de 9 a 10 am en el estudio de arte (excepto días feriados). Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor contacte a Arthurina Fears, [email protected] o al (541) 346-6443.
10/24, 11/
7
2-4 pm
5/18,
6/8,
9/21,
10/19,
11/16,
12/14
9-10:30 am
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
University of Oregon
1430 Johnson Lane
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The posting of events does not imply an endorsement of the sponsoring groups or their political views. We post events sponsored by other groups when we think the topics will be of interest to CALC's members and friends.
Only this logo indicates a CALC-endorsed event:
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
The CALC Team
Community Alliance of Lane County
541-485-1755
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