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United for Immigrant Rights March & Rally

January 14th, 11:30am-3pm

Oregon State Capitol at 900 Court St NE in Salem

Causa invites you to a march and rally the weekend before Trump's presidential inauguration as part of a national day of action to defend immigrant rights, and denounce Trump's agenda of hate and exclusion. We must unite to stop Trump's first 100 days of hate. 

We call on Oregonians, community organizations, and our local elected leaders to join us! Show support and solidarity with your fellow neighbors, family members, colleagues, and friends as we march for justice, dignity, and respect. 

For questions, call 503-409- 2473. 

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¡Guarda la fecha! El 14 de enero a las 11:30 am en el Capitolio en Salem.

Causa te invita a una marcha y manifestación el fin de semana antes de la inauguración presidencial de Trump como parte de un día nacional de acción para defender los derechos de los inmigrantes, y denunciar la agenda de odio y exclusión. Debemos unirnos para poner un alto al odio en los primeros 100 días de Trump. 

¡Hacemos el llamado a los habitantes de Oregón, organizaciones comunitarias y nuestros líderes electos locales a que se unan con nosotros! Demuestre su apoyo y solidaridad con sus vecinos, familiares, colegas y amigos mientras caminamos por la justicia, la dignidad y el respeto.

Tendremos más información en los próximos días. Para preguntas, llame al 503-409-2473.

Direct Action Against Nuclear Weapons

January 14th

Ground Zero Center at 16159 Clear Creek Rd. NW in Poulsbo, Washington

Eugene Resistance Training (ETR): Course Introduction and Discussion

January 14th, 3-5pm

Upstairs Growers Market at 454 Willamette St. in Eugene

Our classes will be based off of the CANVAS (Center for Applied NonViolent Action and Strategies) Core Curriculum, a series of lessons and lectures that are a synthesis of decades of experience from successful nonviolent struggles, written and compiled by leaders across the world.  

This special series of four classes will convene every Saturday from Dec. 31st to Jan. 28th, as well as the recommended introductory class on the 17th. We have the intention of providing current activists and new leaders with the best, most effective tools to confront the recent surge of deeply disturbing actions and rhetoric coming from newly elected officials. Eugene Resistance Training will be offering a intensified course so students will be exposed to the most essential content in a compressed timeframe, allowing them to make immediate use of new skills and techniques to effectively organize a group and run successful campaigns.

January 14th will be a repeat of Class 2: Strategy and Assessment, for those who were unable to come to the January 7th class do to weather conditions. We will be presenting content from chapters 7-10 of the CAVANS Core Curriculum text. Our topics will be the principles that have made other movements in the past successful, the fundamental concepts of strategic planning, a tool that can help form plans, and important factors of successful and engaging communication.

The organizers of Eugene Resistance Training want to offer the Eugene/Springfield community these tools to maximize the effectiveness of existing organizers and empower new leaders to come together and organize effectively and innovatively. All classes and materials are completely free, with no specific agenda being promoted except for the commitment to nonviolence as the most effective and humane strategy for resisting and eliminating repression.

Download the primary source document for the classes.  More info:  eugresistancetraining@protonmail.com.  Eugene Resistance Training is sponsored by Eugene/Springfield Solidarity Network .

Day of Action: Our First Stand - Rally with Rep. Peter DeFazio

January 15th, 3-5pm

Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza in Eugene

The president-elect takes office this week, and there have been plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act in favor of privatization and make huge cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. Potentially up to 30 million people will lose their healthcare. This is unacceptable. We need to stand up and tell DJT and the Republicans loudly and clearly: You will not get away with this!

Join us to make your voice heard. Speakers include:

US Representative  Peter DeFazio

Former House Majority Leader  Val Hoyle

LCC Board Member  Phil Carrasco

Healthcare for All Spokesman Marc Shapiro

and more!

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Right after this NAACP event in Eugene, t ransportation will be provided to the Springfield event (see below) - for more information contact CALC at calcpeace@gmail.com.

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Community Circle

January 18th, 5:30-7:30pm

Sam Bonds Brewery at 540 E 8th in Eugene

Starting into the New Year, let's talk about coalition building to strengthen and sustain and protect our community values. We'll be facing new and added challenges under the new administration.

We'll have representatives from labor, environmental and human rights organizations to help us understand the work to be done and how we can support each other.

Please come and join the conversation and share your thoughts, vision and experience!

Sponsored by:

Cary Thompson, Helios Resource Network

Michael Carrigan, Community Alliance Lane County

Lon Otterby, Sierra Club Many Rivers Group

Linda Kelley 350 Eugene

A nti-Racist Community Forum

 January 19th, 6-8pm

The Boreal at 450 W 3rd Ave. in Eugene

With Trump's inauguration around the corner and his racist rhetoric empowering racist forces in Oregon and across the country we are providing a workshop to resist racism and fascism and provide solidarity to threatened communities. 

We will cover:

The goal of the training is to educate people on what they can do to make threatened communities safer from police, government, and racist/fascist groups. How to prevent deportations and assist in keeping ALL community members safer from fascist, right-wing militias, and other groups that may be a threat. 

Cosponsors include:  Rural Organizing Project ,  Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) , more coming soon.

Compassionate Action Now: Networking to Provide Shelter

January 19th, 1-3:30pm

First United Methodist Church at 1376 Olive St. in Eugene

You are invited to collaborate at an "open space" event hosted by Emerald Compassionate Action Network. Come! Develop specific collaborative action projects in response to the central question: What is THE BEST use we can make of our network to provide shelter to people who are unhoused?

The open space meeting format can be a tool for moving quickly to sustainable action planning:

Register here or at 541-359-3598.

You may register now and pay a donation amount now, or simply pledge an amount that you would like to pay at the door. The cost of this event has been already paid by proceeds from our Sept. 22, 2016 event, "Faith In Action With Our Homeless," and whatever you donate will be paid forward to the next event.

Join interfaith leaders as we pray for sound government and peace at the hour of the inauguration. More info:  frbrent@resurrectioneugene.org.

Kids and Family: Celebrate Chinese New Year

January 22nd, 1pm

Downtown Eugene Public Library at 10th & Olive

Celebrate "Chinese New Year" with the Chinese American Benevolent Association, including music, dance, tea, and more.  Free.

Information:  541-682-8316 or  www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Country-Wide School Walkout Against Trump's Agenda

January 23rd

100 hours after his inauguration, students across the country will walk out of class against Trump's dangerous agenda for our future, in the biggest coordinated student action in U.S. divestment movement history. If you're a student who wants to join, you can sign up to lead an event here .

Community Rights Action Meeting

January 23rd, 6-8pm

First United Methodist Church at 1376 Olive in Eugene

Community Philosophy Café: What Is Happiness?

January 24th, 6pm

Downtown Eugene Public Library at 10th & Olive

"Community philosophy" happens any time people get together to discuss the "big questions" that are both universal and personal. People of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives are invited to a one hour group exploration of the question "What Is Happiness?"

 

In this conversation, everyone is a philosopher, sharing a sense of curiosity and wonder about life. Everyone has something to contribute, and no one holds the monopoly on truth or wisdom. Facilitators help create a space for participants to share opinions supported with reasons, and model ways to accept or respectfully challenge each other's ideas. Facilitators Paul Bodin and Caroline Lundquist are instructors in the University of Oregon Philosophy Department.

Free.  Information:  541-682-5450  or  www.eugene-or.gov/library .

Homeless Point in Time Count

January 25th, 2-3 hour shifts

CALC Office at 458 Blair in Eugene

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Blues to Cure the Blues - A WellMama Fundraiser

Cost: $60, includes food, entertainment, and open bar (beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks). J oin us for a night of live country blues music, great food, and tasty Ninkasi beverages as we support our local nonprofit, WellMama . A silent auction will feature local products, artists, and adventures. Music featuring local artists, Breaker's Yard and delicious local BBQ dinner will be provided by Bill & Tim's Barbecue!

 
Proceeds go to benefit the new mothers and families served by WellMama. For pregnant and postpartum women who are struggling emotionally, WellMama provides no-cost peer support services and is dedicated to educating the professional community on the prevention and treatment of perinatal mood disorders throughout Lane County.

Self-Defense for At Risk Community Members and Activists

January 29th, 1-5pm

With the inauguration coming up and the increased risk and incidents of hate activity, we are providing basic self-defense for members of threatened communities, activists and community organizers. 

Please join us in learning basic self defense information. This will include main targets/weapons and moves with Tonya Valadez. Valadez has been assisting, co teaching and teaching self defense since 1995. She has written self defense and non-violence curriculum, professionally, since 1997.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat if you have one, although not necessary.

Queer and trans friendly.  Open to all ages and abilities, including those who use mobility aids.  If Spanish or ASL interpretation is needed, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.  There is no cost for this class, although donations are welcomed.

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Our local leaders (county commissioners, mayors, city councilors, school board members, county administrator, city managers, and superintendents) value all our community members and want to focus their actions/decisions to ensure everyone is valued, safe, and welcome in Lane County. But for it to matter, action must come from listening and understanding the strengths and needs of the community. To better inform the many decisions they make, local leaders would like to hear from you about your experiences in our community since (and prior) to the election as well as your ideas about how to improve the community climate and inclusivity for all in Lane County. 

At the January 12th meeting we asked to hear your perspective - have 
you experienced harassment in our community? Has there been a change 
since the election? Are you willing to share your story?"

At the February 2nd meeting we ask to hear your ideas for action - "What steps can leaders take to help ensure all citizens are valued, safe, and welcome? Share your ideas or respond to others.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS: 

Community leader  participants should arrive just before  6:00  to participate in informational training to ensure the success of our listening session for our participating community members.  Local equity-focused educators and leaders have developed a specific protocol to honor those vulnerable community members willing to share their stories and to ensure you have the opportunity hear from citizens without political statements...real stories from real people in our community. You will be at small tables in conversation with community members. Your table will have a facilitator and there will be a guide for the entire event. 

This event was sparked by something that happened here in Eugene. In November, one of our community members was confronted in a parking lot and told that she would get tossed over the wall once it was built. This young community member is a recent recipient of the City's Human Rights in Action Award...before she graduated from high school, she did a lot to make our schools more welcoming for all students. As you know these kinds of events are now being reported across the country, our state, and in our own community  from nooses being hung in workplaces  to random comments like those I described. This event is not designed to make any headlines or make any political statement. It is a way for our community's decision-makers and policy-setters to hear directly from community members about how they are feeling in our community. You will not be asked to take direct action...you will hear about the experiences of our community members and you will hear their ideas...these are experiences and ideas you may call on when you go about your work leading in our community. 

Community leaders should feel free to share this invitation with other community leaders and if you have neighbors, co-workers, or friends who are part of any population that may be feeling more vulnerable since the November election, please feel free to invite them to come share their story. We hope to provide a safe space for them to be heard and honored for their experiences in our community. 

Snacks and beverages will be provided. 

Requiem for the American Dream

February 2nd, 6pm
Bijou Art Cinema at 492 E 13th Ave. in Eugene

$5-8.  Encircle Films presents a film-screening with audience discussion.

Requiem for the American Dream is the definitive discourse with Noam Chomsky, on the defining characteristic of our time - the deliberate concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a select few. Through interviews filmed over four years, Chomsky unpacks the principles that have brought us to the crossroads of historically unprecedented inequality - tracing a half century of policies designed to favor the most wealthy at the expense of the majority - while also looking back on his own life of activism and political participation. Profoundly personal and thought provoking, Chomsky provides penetrating insight into what may well be the lasting legacy of our time - the death of the middle class, and swan song of functioning democracy. A potent reminder that power ultimately rests in the hands of the governed, REQUIEM is required viewing for all who maintain hope in a shared stake in the future.

Brief audience discussion following film.

A Deeper Black: Race in America

February 3rd, 6pm
Knight Arena

Ta-Nehisi Coates (author of "Between The World and Me") does not tend to pre-write his keynotes. He talks extemporaneously, forcefully, on the events of the day-sometimes, that literal day-and incorporates themes from his writing.

Lately, his focus is on the systemic racism that is inseparable from the growth of the nation: the racist policies that have plundered black bodies, black property, and black lives for economic and social gain. How can we reconcile these acts, many of them ongoing, with the supposedly postracial country some claim we are moving towards?

Other related topics include the distressing series of murders of unarmed black people that has rocked the country and dominated headlines. Coates does not offer a casual "snapshot," does not provide easy answers, and does not dole out false hope.

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February 3rd, 5-10pm

199 W 8th Ave in 

Eugene

Socially Engaged Art at Lane Community College

March 3rd, 6-9pm

Valley River Inn at 1000 Valley River Way in Eugene

Public Interest Environmental Law Conference

March 3rd-5th

Over the last 35 years, the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference has brought together thousands of activists, students, and professionals, from a diverse array of communities and cultures, to advance efforts for environmental and social justice. PIELC is a nexus for the exchange of ideas and perspectives, and strives to bolster the environmental movement's human capital through illuminating discussion, productive debate, and collaborative workshops. Each year, the contribution of conference attendees and participants makes a meaningful, positive impact on the natural environment and the people around the world who love and depend on it.

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Bridging the Gap: Cultivating Understanding in the Face of Strong Disagreement

In Salem:  March 11th and April 8th

In Springfield:March 18th and April 15th

Gary Baran, a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication will be offering two-day intermediate Nonviolent Communication workshops. The purpose of the workshops is to strengthen one's ability to connect across differences, including radically divergent political views.

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Free Family Fun

Every Sunday, 1pm

Downtown Eugene Public Library

Kids and family: drop in for a new activity every week! More info:  541-682 8316 or  www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Volunteer for Pita Brigade (aka Pita Parade)

Every Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm

Bethesda Lutheran Church at 4445 Royal Avenue

Join us on Saturday at Bethesda Lutheran Church to make Vegan Sloppy Joe Pita's for the hungry!

We are making about 200 pitas, so we need at least 8 to 10 volunteers. We desperately need help with distribution. If you have a car and can spend an hour Saturday afternoon distributing meals, we would really appreciate your help! Please do RSVP so we know how much coffee to put on! Folks who want to help set up, please come anytime after 9 am. Please enter via the kitchen which is on the north east side of the Church (by the wooden gate surrounding the trash cans).

  

Free Monthly Urgent Care Pediatric Clinic

First Wednesday of every month, 6:30-8:30 pm

Centro Latino Americano at 944 W. 5th Ave. in Eugene

Occupy Medical, with the amazing support of Florencia Kantt, N.P., will be offering a free monthly urgent care pediatric clinic at the Centro Latino Americano, for children 15 years or younger. Services include non-emergent care for common childhood illnesses such as allergies, colds and flu, conjunctivitis, coughs, sore throats, fever and constipation.

More info: 541-687-2667

Clínica de Urgencias Pediátricas Mensual

¡Gratuita!

Si usted o su niño/a no tiene seguro médico y usted tiene preguntas sobre la salud de él o ella, lo invitamos a participar en nuestra clínica pediátrica mensual.

No es necesario filar una cita.

La clínica funcionará el primer miércoles de cada mes desde las 6:30-8:30 pm

( Nov. 2, Dic. 7, Ene. 4, Feb 1, etc)

Los servicios incluyen atencíon para urgencias simples y no emergentes-

resfríos/gripa, dolor de gargantua, tos, calentura, esteñimiento, conjunctivitis de ojos, y problemas de alergias para niños y niñas haste los 15 años.

¿Donde?

Centro Latino Americano

944 W. 5th Avenue, Eugene, Oregon

Teléphono: 1-541-687-2667