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Free Meals for Children
June 27th - September 7th
Various locations in Eugene and Springfield
Summer meal sites are community programs and all children are welcome. No proof of income is required. Meals are open to all kids 1-18. Adults are welcome to attend, but the meal service is just for kids. Some sites offer fun, supervised enrichment activities for kids.
June 27th - August 26th, Monday through Friday, 12pm - 1pm
June 20th- September 7th, Monday through Friday, 12pm - 1pm
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Unveiling the Truth: Institutional Racism in Oregon - Vigil at the Oregon State Penitentiary
July 29th, 6 pm
2605 State Street in Salem
1,827 Latino inmates and 1,366 Black inmates are incarcerated at Oregon Correctional Institutions.
We demand an end to mass incarceration, deportations and extrajudicial killings by police and vigilantes in the United States.
Organized by Don't Shoot Portland, Voz Hispana Cambio Comunitario, and Black Lives Matter.
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Children's Celebration
July 30th, 10am-3pm
Island Park 200 W B St, Springfield
Enjoy this new twist on an old favorite! Experience hands-on activities from more than 60 community exhibitors.
No outside food or beverages. Water stations available throughout the park to keep you cool and hydrated, so bring a water bottle!
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Sunday Streets
July 31st, 12pm-4pm
Downtown Eugene
Sunday Streets celebrates it's 6th year on Sunday! Join the dance party on Kesey Square or ride, walk, hop, skip or jump the route to Monroe Park for more festivities!
Volunteers are being recruited to help with route safety including Intersection Superheros and help with preparation and set-up/clean-up. All who volunteer are eligible for great prizes!
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Fall Labor Music Festival Planning Meeting
August 1st, 5:30 pm
AFSCME Union Hall at 688 Charnelton St. in Eugene
Volunteers are needed to help plan the first annual Fall Labor Music
Festival scheduled for
September 24th! Join us for t
he first planning meeting
. For more info, contact Lonnie
L. Douglas at (
541) 285-6373.
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Creature Feature with Nearby Nature
Downtown Library: August 2nd, 1 and 3 pm
Bethel Branch Library: August 3rd, 11 am
Sheldon Branch Library: August 3rd, 2 pm
Join Nearby Nature for fun animal-inspired games, costumes, and stories. For elementary-age kids and their grown-ups. While at the Library, kids can sign up for Summer Reading and choose a free book to keep.
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IWW Movie and Discussion: Beggars in Ermine
August 3rd, 7pm
Mcnail
-Riley House at 601 W. 13th Ave. in Eugene
John Dawson loses control of his factory when he is crippled in an accident caused by a rival. Destitute, he travels the country organizing the homeless to help him regain control of the steel mill.
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Please join us for Karl's
public unveiling of his sculpture and video House of Cards- 14 years in the making!
Food, music, and great friends. Have any questions? Call Karl at (
541) 345-8263
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Marie Equi: Radical Politics and Outlaw Passions
August 6th, 3 pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library at 10th & Olive
Michael Helquist will give a talk about the fiercely independent, extraordinary life of Oregonian Marie Equi - and about why, though she was famous in her time, you may not recognize her name.
Born of Italian-Irish parents in 1872, Marie Equi endured childhood labor in a gritty Massachusetts textile mill before fleeing to an Oregon homestead with her first longtime woman companion. She self-studied her way into a San Francisco medical school and then obtained her license in Portland to become one of the first practicing woman physicians in the Pacific Northwest. From Pendleton, Portland, Seattle and beyond to Boston and San Francisco, she leveraged her professional status to fight for women's suffrage, labor rights, and reproductive freedom. She mounted soapboxes, fought with police, and spent a night in jail with birth control advocate Margaret Sanger. Equi's protests against the U.S. entry into World War I led to a conviction for sedition and a three-year sentence in San Quentin. Breaking boundaries in all facets of life, she became the first well-known lesbian in Oregon, and her same-sex affairs figured prominently in a U.S. Supreme Court case.
Helquist is the author of the biography "Marie Equi: Radical Politics and Outlaw Passions," which was named a 2016 Stonewall Honor Book by the American Library Association. Finely written and rigorously researched, it engages anyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, women's studies, the history of lesbian and gay rights, and the personal demands of political activism. It is the inspiring story of a singular woman who was not afraid to take risks, who refused to compromise her principles in the face of enormous opposition and adversity, and who paid a steep personal price for living by her convictions.
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August 6th, 6-8pm
Mims House at 330 High Street in Eugene
Groundbreaking in focus and depth, the new multimedia exhibition "
Giving Back: The Soul of Philanthropy Reframed and Exhibited" features inspirational images and stories of generosity among Americans of African descent. 20 black-and- white photographs and narratives provide insight to centuries-old cultural customs and beliefs about giving and generosity that-though rarely referred to as "philanthropy" in Black communities-have long been an integral and transformational force in lives and communities throughout American society.
About the Historic Mims House Memorial Monument
- MRG Foundation is excited to partner with the
NAACP Eugene/ Springfield to host the reception at the
Historic Mims House. The Mims House is a cornerstone to the Black community in Eugene and has been for almost 70 years. In the 1940's racist exclusionary laws in Eugene established a practice that prohibited African-Americans from residing within the Eugene city limits. In 1948, under the name of his sympathetic employer Joe Earley (Osborn Hotel owner), C.B. and Annie D. Mims purchased 330 & 336 High Street property. The Mims' houses became both home and boarding houses for other African-Americans seeking to settle or passing through Eugene as other accommodation were invariably "white-only." These houses were also home to many Black U of O students who also had difficulty finding residences in Eugene. In the 1980s a group of activists successfully applied for national restoration funds and both houses were restored and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Danbert Nobacon & Monday Morning Denial Live!
August 7th, 7pm-10pm
The Boreal,
450 W. 3rd Avenue, Eugene
Legendary folk-punk songwriter, author, and former vocalist of the massively popular band Chumbawamba will play an-all ages concert at The Boreal. He will be joined by local "working-class folk" duo Monday Morning Denial and Davy Jones Locker Combo.
From 1982-2004, Danbert Nobacon performed all over the world with Chumbawamba, the talented "anarcho- pop-punk" band that scored a massive hit in 1997 with their song "Tubthumping." Over the last decade, he has released two critically-acclaimed solo records,
The Library Book of the World
and
Woebegone
and published the book
Three Dead Princes
, an "anarchist fairy tale." Currently, Danbert resides with his family in Twisp, Washington.
$5.00 adults
$3.00 low-income, students, and children
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August 9th-15th
Southern Oregon
Gender Camp's container is set to specifically focus on the nuanced needs and interests of transgender and gender diverse people in the context of exploring intimacy, personal growth, transparency, radical honesty, equality, compassion, sexual freedom, and the power of community. The programming is designed to support participants in reevaluating assumptions, considering new possibilities, stretching boundaries, and supporting the exploration of new territory within interpersonal relationships at an individual pace.
#GenderCamp2016
#GenderEvolution
Within the container we create together, we endeavor to move from the conceptual directly to the experiential, fostering a space where new ideas and experiences of what is possible can emerge. It is from this place we can start writing "the next chapters" of personal identity, interpersonal relationships, community solidarity, and activism
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Free One-on-One Job Hunt Help
August 11th, and August 25th, 4 - 6 pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library at 10th and Olive
Job hunters: 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.
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ESSN Holiday Party Planning Meeting
August 12th, 5:30pm
AFSCME Hall at 688 Charnelton St. in Eugene
Volunteers are needed to help plan ESSN's 2016 Holiday party! The
tentative date for the holiday party is
December 3rd
. Join us for the first planning
meeting!
For more info, contact Lonnie L.
Douglas at (541) 285-6373.
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3rd Annual Springfield Art & Chalk Fest!
August 13th, 10am-5pm
5th and A streets Downtown, Springfield
Besides all
the wonderful live, large scale chalk drawing, we'll have DJ Eric Sutton back spinning records as well as street performers, such as hula hoopers and jugglers,
entertaining attendees throughout the day. We'll also have TRUE, The Ridgeline Ukulele Extravaganza, playing for the crowd at
3pm,
and there is rumor of a flash mob performing at the event as well. Our Family Fun Zone, sponsored by Emerald Art Center, will supply sidewalk chalk, spray chalk and an area for children and their families to join in and make chalk
art. Imagination International, Inc. will bring Artie the Imagination Art Bus to the event providing more creative activities for youth and their families.
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Alton Baker Park in Eugene
August 13th, 12pm - 6pm
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CALC Job Opportunity: Community Organizer for Springfield Alliance for Equality and Respect (SAfER)
Open until filled; best consideration for applications received by August 15th
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Party in the Parks
August 16, 5:30-7:30 pm
Awbrey Park
River Rd & Spring Creek Dr, Eugene
"Party in the Parks" are hosted by City of Eugene Cultural Services, Parks and Recreation and Transportation Options. They are a fun blend of live music, good eats, and fun activities; including a helmet giveaway, bicycle traffic garden, learn-to-ride clinic, circus arts and more!
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Deadline to Apply for Equity and Access Advisory Board
August 19th
The County is currently looking for people from across Lane County to serve on an Equity and Access Advisory Board that would work with the County Administrator.
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ECA Bike Raffle
August 20th, 12pm-3pm
Capella Market, 2489 Willamette Street, Eugene
Capella Market and Arriving by Bike have joined forces to support Eugene Civic Alliance! Join us on Saturday for the bicycle raffle party!
Arriving by Bike has generously donated a top-of-the-line Yuba Boda-Boda bicycle to be raffled off in support of ECA.
For entry into the raffle: Tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each or 8 tickets for $20 by clicking "Tickets."
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CALC Open House and Mural Debut
August 26th
CALC Office at 458 Blair
CALC is engaging diverse youth in creating a mural in the front yard of the CALC office in the heart of Eugene's Whiteaker neighborhood. In honor of CALC's 50th anniversary, the mural will depict 50 years of social justice struggles!
The mural will be presented to the community at an open house as part of the Whiteaker's Last Friday Art Walk.
Want to help paint the mural?
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Back-to-School Book Sale
August 29th, 10 am - 4 pm
Downtown Eugene Public Library at 10th & Olive
Choose from a wide selection of gently-used educational materials for grades K-8, including books, teacher resources, CDs, and DVDs. Each item is just $1.
This sale is a fundraiser by the volunteer Friends of Eugene Public Library to support Eugene Public Library programs. Cash, checks, and VISA/MC accepted. For more information contact (541) 682-5450 or visit www.eugene-or.gov/library.
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Southeast Neighbors Picnic
September 10th, 11am-3pm
Tugman Park, 3666 Hilyard St, Eugene
Join us
Saturday for a
neighborhood picnic in the park. Walk,
ride yo
u
r bike or take the bus (free passes on LTD to Tugman) and spend the afternoon enjoyin
g live music from neighborhood musicians, learning about local programs, sharing your feedback, and meeting new people. Bring a picnic or order lunch from one of three food carts. Beer and cider will be available from Claim 52 Brewing.
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Eugene Sunday Streets
September 25th, 12pm-4pm
South University Neighborhood, Eugene
Eugene Civic Alliance will be back at it again at the second installment of
Sunday
Streets on
September 25th
. We'll be part of the festivities once again with games and activities at our booth and a chance to learn more about the plans and goals for the Civic Park facility. See you there!
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Connecting Compassionately: An Introduction to Nonviolent Communication
October 15th, 9:30am-4:30pm
Ebbert United Methodist Church, 532 C St., Springfield
Gary Baran, Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), will be offering Connecting Compassionately: An Introduction to Nonviolent Communication, a day long training at the Ebbert United Methodist Church.
The fee for this is: $50 (early registration fee of $40 if registered by October 1st).
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50th Anniversary Gala
November 13th
Ford Alumni Center, Eugene
CALC will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a dinner, an auction, and some highly amusing entertainment at the Ford Alumni Center. Save the date!
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LGBTQ 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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at City Council Meetings
2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, 7:30 pm
Harris Hall at 8th and Oak
Attend our City Council's Public Forum and consider testifying on the urgent need for climate action now! We have an ordinance, but our city staff and council are not doing what's necessary to put plans into place to meet the carbon budget in the ordinance!
After 20 months, we've decided to pull together a strategic plan! If you're interested in working on outreach to neighborhoods and councilors, we will be working with UO Environmental Science students and others to create a database of our members to target decision-makers and other spheres of influence to reduce our city's greenhouse gas emissions NOW. Contact Patty at:
[email protected] and put "CRO Strategy" in the subject line.
Sign-up at 7 pm to speak during the public forum!
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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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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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First Christian Church at 1166 Oak Street in Eugene
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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.
Para información en español , llame 541-682-5450 y presione 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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