The Neglected Few:
Students of Color and Their Experience on the UO Campus
January 29th, 12-1:20 pm
Downtown Athletic Club, 3rd Floor Ballroom
Guest Speakers:
- Perla Alvarez (MEChA: Movimiento Estudiantil Chican de Aztlan)
- Dante Haruna (QTPOC: Queer-Trans Person of Color)
- Shaniece Curry (BWA: Black Women of Achievement)
- Gerald Jakabosky (APASU: Asian Pacific American Student Union)
Four student representatives will discuss how being members of a minority group can impact their ability to learn and grow on the university campus. Many of these students experience fewer opportunities to lead and more limited accessibility to all that UO education has to offer. Their college experience often includes obstacles that other students historically have not had to face.
As representatives of their individual organizations, the speakers will propose solutions that the UO Administration can put into place to improve the experience of students of color on campus. The students are eager to share their perspectives about life on the UO campus and welcome questions from the City Club audience.
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Old Federal Building at 211 E 7th Ave
NOT IN OUR TOWN OR COUNTY. NOT IN RURAL OREGON.
January 30th is a Day of Action across Oregon to show solidarity with the people of Occupied Burns. This Vigil in Eugene is a call for militias to go home and take their threats and intimidation with them. We support the Burns community's history of and commitment to collaboration and conversation. We support funding services that will strengthen Oregon's rural communities. We value our public lands and parks that belong to the people. We support the federal Malheur Wildlife Refuge's respectiful collaboration with the Paiute people to protect their sacred and ceremonial land areas along with the artifacts that have been discovered. We are committed to supporting our healthy natural environment and the fish and wildlife for whom it is a home. We resolve things peacefully in our towns.
Hosted by Springfield/Eugene Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) and Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC).
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Celebration of Life and Fundraiser
for the Winnemem Wintu Tribe
January 30th, 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Tsunami Books at 26th and Willamette
Please join in a celebratory fundraiser to benefit the environmental and cultural
work
of the
Winnemem Wintu Tribe
. Chief Caleen Sisk, who attended the recent Paris
climate change summit, hopes to be here and speak to the gathering if weather conditions allow. Terrific local entertainment from great hearts! Storytelling, guitar, ukulele, singing, harp, whistling, and lots of laughter.
What to bring:
- A financial gift for the tribe- whatever works for you! (make checks out to Indian Cultural Organization)
- Donations of books for Tsunami to help offset costs of event (especially needed: poetry, metaphysical, Oregon, Native American, recent best sellers, and children's books in good condition)
- Items for sale (tribal jewelry, tee shirts, art, etc.)
- Yummy snacks to share, plus place settings (no alcohol, out of respect)
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Eugene Peace Choir Concert
January 30th, 2pm
The Atrium 943 Olive
In addition to choir numbers, there will be solo performances by some of our members.
Come join us!
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Know Thyself: The Power of Antiracist Students
February 1st, 4 pm
Knight Library Browsing Room
Join us for a public lecture by Ibram X. Kendi, Assistant Professor, Department of History and African American Studies Program, University of Florida.
What happens when students recognize the many forms of institutional and individual racism on their campuses, and their own power to challenge theses forms of racism? This dual recognition has been the key to educational change. It was the key in the 1960s, and it remains the key today as student activists demand an antiracist higher education.
Ibram X. Kendi is the author of the award-winning book, "The Black Campus Movement: Black Students and the Racial Reconstitution of Higher Education, 1965-1972", the first national study of Black student activism during that period. Kendi has received research fellowships, grants, and visiting appointments from a variety of universities, foundations, professional associations, and libraries, including the American Historical Association, Library of Congress, National Academy of Education, Spencer Foundation, Lyndon B. Johnson Library & Museum, Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis, Brown University, Princeton University, Duke University, University of Chicago, and UCLA.
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IWW Movie and Discussion - "Even The Rain"
February 3rd, 7pm
Mcnail
-Riley House at 601 W 13th
 As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatize the water supply.
Free event. Sponsored by the Lane branch of the Industrial Workers of the World, Latin America Solidarity Committee and Community Rights Lane County. For more info, contact
iconoclasmo.scott@gmail.com.
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MRG Foundation 40th Anniversary Open House
February 4th
1235 SE Morrison St. in Portland
Much of the work done by CALC has been made possible by MRG! Help start off MRG's year of celebration at their open house. This is a great opportunity to connect with MRG staff, board, and grantees, and learn a little bit more about the organization. We will have a photo booth, light snacks, and drinks, and a chance to win prizes.
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Wage Theft Advocacy Day
February 4th, 10 am to 3 pm
Oregon State Capitol
We're telling our legislators to support the Fair Wage Recovery Act (SB 718/HB 3083), a bill that will empower workers to recover the wages they are owed and give them tools to do so. Join us!
See more
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February 4th-6th
Wayward Lamb at 150 Broadway
Come view a variety of independent
films
!
- Thursday February 4th- International Submissions from 5pm-9pm
- Friday February 5th- ArtFilm from 5pm-9pm
- Saturday February 6th- Queer Classics Movie Marathon from 1pm-9pm
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Civil Liberties Defense Center Office Warming Party
February 5th, 5:30pm-8pm
783 Grant St, Eugene
Free and open to everyone.
There will be food and drinks.
After 13 years in the same office, we have moved to a bigger office to accommodate our growing staff! Come see our new office, meet our new staff members, meet other supporters, and enjoy some food & drinks!
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February 5th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Capitello Wines at 540 Charnelton
You are cordially invited...
Master of Ceremonies comedienne Leigh Anne Jasheway will have you laughing while you enjoy organic food catered by Alma, dessert and local wines. Special guest appearance from Activist Extraordinaire and Founder Mary O'Brien.
Enjoy live music performed by A Side of Beets with Halie Loren, featuring members of the Sugar Beets and bid for exciting packages in our Live Auction! So Sip, Savor and Support Beyond Toxics. We've planned a magical night of celebration - all that's missing is you!
Formerly Oregon Toxics Alliance, Beyond Toxics was founded in 2001. Since that time, Beyond Toxics has accomplished significant legislative reforms for the protection of human and environmental health. This work cannot be sustainable without the vision of our supporters and the dynamic community engagement that has always been central to Beyond Toxics' mission.
It is our pleasure to invite you to help us celebrate what we have accomplished together, and help us envision how we will work together to realize future goals.
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Tax Fairness: Corporate Tax Reform
February 5th, 9-11:15 am
Ebbert Memorial United Methodist at 532 C St.
Join us for a speaker from Our Oregon regarding their initiative. Bring a friend and your questions about taxes in Oregon. Continental breakfast, no charge.
February 9th, 7:30 am
Brails at 1689 Willamette St.
Join us for a small discussion group regarding the forum on Tax Fairness: Corporate Tax Reform. Breakfast available by purchase.
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Film Showing: This Changes Everything
February 8th, 7:30 pm
Bijou Art Cinemas at 492 E 13th
We're bringing Naomi Klein's documentary back! This film is narrated by Naomi Klein and based on her book, "This Changes Everything". Please order tickets online to reserve a seat.
This is a screening for local activists and friends of 350 Eugene- come hang out with your favorite climate heroes!
About the film: Interwoven with stories of struggle is Klein's narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. Throughout the film, Klein builds to her most controversial and exciting idea: that we can seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better.
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Jesus: First-Century Rabbi
February 8th, 6:30 pm
Temple Beth Israel at 1175 East 29th Ave.
This bold, fresh look at the historical Jesus and the Jewish roots of Christianity challenges both Jews and Christians to re-examine their understanding of Jesus' commitment to his Jewish faith. Instead of emphasizing the differences between the two religions, this groundbreaking text explains how the concepts of vicarious atonement, mediation, incarnation, and Trinity are actually rooted in classical Judaism.
Using the cutting edge of scholarly research, Rabbi Zaslow dispels the myths of disparity between Christianity and Judaism without diluting the unique features of each faith. Jesus: First Century Rabbi is a breath of fresh air for Christians and Jews who want to strengthen and deepen their own faith traditions.
All are welcome! $5-$10 sliding scale. Building is wheelchair accessible. Lots of parking.
For more information: rabbidavidzaslow.com.
Co-sponsored by: Temple Beth Israel, Central Presbyterian Church, Unity of the Valley, First United Methodist Church.
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Both workshops conducted by Erik J. Girvan, J.D., Ph.D., UO School of Law.
Introduction
February 11th, 12 -1:30 pm
Knight Library Browsing Room
How can someone's race, sex, age, or other characteristics influence how we see and treat them even when we are genuinely trying to be unbiased? What concrete steps can we take to help prevent this from happening? To help answer these questions, this workshop introduces the concept of implicit bias. Through a mix of short presentations, lively activities, and discussions, we will explore some harmful side effects of how our brains naturally perceive, categorize, and draw inferences about the world, including other people. We will also examine when this kind of bias is most likely to occur. And we will talk about what practical steps we can all take to try to reduce or eliminate it as well as what has been shown not to work.
Specific Applications
February 16th, 12 -1:30 pm
Knight Library Browsing Room
Knowing about implicit biases is not enough to reduce it or keep it from impacting what we do. Building on the introduction to implicit bias, in this workshop participants will work with the presenters to identify specific policies and practices in their workplace that are most likely to be affected by implicit bias and brainstorm concrete changes that they can make to minimize those effects.
Space is limited. Please
register by February 9th.
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Nonviolent Communication Training
February 13-14
University of Oregon
Gary Baran, CNVC Certified Trainer, will be offering "Connecting Compassionately: The Fundamentals of Nonviolent Communication."
This two day (10 hour class) is being offered for 1 credit unit on a Pass/No Pass basis through the U of O's Substance Abuse Prevention Program, and is open to the general public. Details about the class can be found a
here. Registration for U of O students is through DuckWeb. Members of the general public can register (beginning
December 21) as non-admitted, non-degree-seeking students via the Community Education Program. See
the relevant information.
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Naomi Klein Speaks
On The War Between Capitalism and The Climate
February 16th, 7:30pm
EMU Ballroom, UO Campus
Tickets are free but required. Beginning
January 22nd, tickets are available:
- in person at the UO Ticket Office located at the northwest corner of Mac Court on University Street, open Monday through Friday, 11am - 5pm,
- online,
- or by phone at at (541) 346-4363.
A $3.25 per ticket service fee will be assessed for online and phone acquisitions. You may also like to join us for the February 8th screening of This Changes Everything, a film based on Naomi's book by the same name.
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PIELC 2016: A Legacy Worth Leaving
March 3rd - 6th
University of Oregon
For decades, the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference has cultivated a forum recognized for novel constructive debate. It is a place to address both the best and the worst moments of humanity's relationship with nature and with itself. We have reflected on past interactions. We have fought to challenge matters of ecological, social, and cultural degradation. We have responded. Over time, PIELC has become a reliable element to the mechanism of modern environmental justice.
Now it is time to build new legacies. Now it is time to recognize that although the tools of rationality and logic have gotten us to where we are, we have so much further to go. While we live in a world that expresses diverse realities, dominant assumptions of ecology, economy, and society have left us with only one narrative. A different construction of our assumptions will lead to a more open conversation of shaping environmental justice in the 21st century.
"A Legacy Worth Leaving" is a response to the drastic need of daily, direct action of individuals in their communities. Cohesive leadership models must acknowledge that individual participation directs society's impact on interdependent community and global systems. Diversity of cultures, talents, and specialties must converge to guide community initiatives in a balanced system. Each has a unique role that can no longer be hindered by the complacent passive-participation models of traditional leadership schemes. Building community means being community.
This year at PIELC, we will be exploring alternative methods of approaching current ecological, social, and cultural paradigms. First, by examining the past - let us not relive our mistakes. Then, by focusing on the present. Days to months, months to years, years to a lifetime; small acts compound to the life-story of a person, a place, a planet. What legacy are you leaving?
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Our Children's Trust Federal Case
March 9th, 10am
Federal Courthouse
Our Children's Trust Federal Case is scheduled to be heard at the Federal Courthouse. Stay tuned for more details. 350 Eugene will be there!
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4th Annual 90by30 Conference
and The Strengthening Communities Institute
March 11th-12th
Center for Meeting and Learning at 4000 E 30th Ave
Event Highlights:
- Judy Langford, Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), will present at both events on the history and development of CSSP's Protective Factor Framework, which helps families succeed and thrive even in the face of risks and challenges.
- At the Conference, the next installment of 90by30's "What Would We Do Lane County?" video project will suggest creative, proactive responses to the real-life dilemmas examined at last year's Conference.
- At the Institute, local keynote presenter Elaine Walters, Director of the Trauma Healing Project, will discuss building resilience as a tool for prevention. Attendees will select one protective factor to explore more deeply in a two-hour training session.
- Local arts, music and poetry will inspire us to play our part in creating safe and nurturing communities for all children.
- An interactive "Play Your Part" segment will bring together 90by30 and Family Connections attendees to create a county-wide movement in which every person and group has a way to support children and families.
Early bird registration ends February 14th.
"We believe there is a role for each of us to end child abuse."
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April 2nd
Portland Art Museum
Please join us for the social justice party of the year, Justice within Reach. This year's event, a fundraiser for MRG's critical work, will continue the celebration of our 40th anniversary with a silent auction, film screening, dancing and of course the chance to reconnect with fellow MRG grantees, supporters, and friends. Tickets will go on sale on February 5th- we are expecting a sold-out crowd so make sure to get your tickets early!
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Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL)
Monthly Educational Conference Call
Second Saturday of each month, 10 am
First Christian Church at 1166 Oak
The Eugene chapter of the Citizens' Climate Lobby (CCL) gathers monthly in the First Christian Church conference room to listen to the CCL monthly educational conference call.
Enter the ramp leading to the offices to find the conference room. The event is open to the public. At 10:45 am, the Eugene CCL chapter meeting begins.
For more information, e-mail Milton at
[email protected].
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LGBTQIA Potluck and Movie Nights
Every second Friday of the month
6pm potluck, 7pm discussion and movie
Unitarian Universalist Church at
1685 W 13th Ave
Interweave is a church supported, educational resource consisting of Eugene-area Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual,Transgender, Queer individuals and their heterosexual allies who gather every month to share fabulous food, discuss LGBTQ- themed issues, then watch an LGBTQ themed movie.
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Earth Guardians 350 South Eugene High School at City Council Meetings
2nd and 4th Mondays of each month,
7:30 pm
Harris Hall at 8th and Oak
The Climate Recovery Ordinance is not "aspirational"!
Our young climate champions from Earth Guardians 350 South Eugene High School are committed to attending EVERY city council meeting until our city administrator directs city staff to implement the Climate Recovery Ordinance at all levels. Let's support them and urge council to implement this urgently needed 350 carbon budget.
Eugene can be a climate leader! We're not giving up! Sign up at 7 pm to give 2-3 minute testimony during the public forum. Be creative, tell a story, share your concerns . It's democracy at its finest- Eugene-style.
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Weekly Peace Vigils in Eugene
- Monday: Women in Black: 5-5:30pm, across from the old federal building
- Tuesday: Peace meditation: 8:20-8:50, old federal building plaza
- Wednesday: Peace Vigil: 4:30-5pm, old federal building plaza
- Saturday: Peace Vigil: 12-1pm, outside Eugene Downtown Library
For more information contact Michael at CALC at 541.485-1755.
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Cap the Gases Campaign Meetings
1st & 3rd Wednesdays,
5:30 - 6:30 pm
First United Methodist Church at 1376 Olive Street
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Occupy Medical Free Clinic
8th and Oak
Every Sunday,
12-4pm
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KEPW 97.3 FM
Home Grown Community Radio Meeting
Every Thursday, 6-8 pm
Upstairs Growers Market, 454 Willamette Street
Eugene PeaceWorks is the parent organization of Home Grown Radio Station 97.3 KEPW-LP. This station's focus is economic justice, environmental sustainability, local food production, and music made right here in Oregon.
If you'd like to be a part of Home Grown Radio and you have ideas, skills, energy and want to help,
come to our weekly meetings!
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Whiteaker Community Council (WCC) Meetings
Second Wednesday of the month, 7pm - 9pm
Free and open to the public
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The Interfaith Prayer Service
11th of every month
6:45pm prelude and
7pm-8pm service
1166 Oak Street
Each month features 8-10 presenters representing a variety of spiritual backgrounds.
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336 Clark Street
Prep starts 12pm, d
istribution starts 2:30pm
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.
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Cuentos y Canciones:
Stories & Songs in Spanish
Every Saturday, 11:15 am
Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library
1990 Echo Hollow Road
A free weekly storytime in Spanish for children and families.
For information in Spanish, call 541-682-5450 and press 5.
For information in English, call 541-682-8316.
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Sensory Storytime
Every Wednesday, 1pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library
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. Free.
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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.
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Club de Arte para Mamás
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
University of Oregon
1430 Johnson Lane
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