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Weekly Community Calendar
April 18, 2024
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The average American taxpayer in 2023 paid $5,109 for militarism and its support system, which include: the Pentagon, arms contractors, veterans’ programs, deportation and border militarization, and federal spending on policing and prisons.
source: National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies
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A project of CALC
This project seeks to define how militarism,
racism and climate crisis are interconnected.
The project will document how national security is not rooted in militarism but rather
in the meeting of human needs such as health, education, good jobs,
good infrastructure and a livable climate.
www.calclane.org mmm www.facebook.com/CommunityAllianceofLaneCounty
info@calclane.org mmm (541) 485-1755
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You're Invited!
Do you want School District 4J classrooms to be a place where students, families and
educators can thrive, and not just survive?!
We do! And we want you with us as we raise our voices and glasses for Education Justice!
Please join us Tuesday, April 23rd to elevate and celebrate CALC's Education Justice
community organizing.
We'll be making toasts and dancing along to music by Gerry Rempel Trio & Bossa Blues!
🍾Drink proceeds go to CALC's Education Justice organizing 🍻
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Planet Versus Pentagon
is now sponsoring weekly vigils calling for an immediate ceasefire in Palestine and Israel.
Please join us for a vigil calling for diplomacy and an immediate ceasefire in Palestine and Israel.
Old Federal Building
corner of 7th & Pearl, Eugene
Some signs will be provided. Bring your own if you can.
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We abhor all violence. We are heartbroken by the killing and maiming of people in the Middle East, whether they are Palestinian, Israeli, or citizens of any other country, particularly innocent children, people with disabilities and the elderly.
We call for an immediate ceasefire and a stop to the killing or injuring or any type of violence to anyone. We demand sending humanitarian aid to the civilians affected, and demand members of Congress not send more military aid. Diplomacy not weapons is needed in the Middle East. Only the weapons manufacturers and oil industry benefit from war. The Military Industrial Congressional Complex has the biggest carbon footprint in the world.
In peace,
Your Neighbors at Planet Versus Pentagon
www.facebook.com/planetvspentagon MM www.twitter.com/planetvpentagon
www.instagram.com/planetvspentagon MM email: planetvspentagon@protonmail.com
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Support Youth Leaders
¡Apoya Unión de Activistas (UdA)!
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"Those four years taught me about the strength of our communities and the power our voices hold. Unión de Activistas was a safe haven for me."
-- Anahí, UdA graduate
As Anahí’s statement above reflects, Unión de Activistas provides a safe haven for students. Regenerating social connections and backing youth is more important than ever.
Given the increased requests we have been receiving to support students and families, we know this is not enough. A donor has backed UdA with an amazing $10,000 gift! Your generous contribution would allow us to build on this support and expand the hours of the UdA position. Additional staff hours would include professional development and time to coordinate the Radio Juventud Youth Radio Project.
Please use our donation page [www.nfggive.org/donation/93-0691194] to help fund UdA.
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This is the Earth Day edition of the
CALC Calendar
Listed below are the events in the calendar addressing the climate crisis, sent to us by local organization. We offer these as opportunities for you to become educated and activated to help save the Earth... and this not hyperbolic.
- We are ALL Connected - A call to action (directly below).
- Apr. 19: Film screening, BURNED - Are Trees the New Coal?
- Apr. 20: Electric Vehicle Show
- Apr. 21: Kentucky Falls Earth Day Hike
- Apr. 22: Children's Earth Day Art Contest
- Apr. 26: Bioregional Regeneration movement
- Apr. 27: Extinction Rebellion's open house invitation
- May 11: In the Sacred Grove: Writing Our Relationship With Trees
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We all want clean air. We all want clean water.
We all want to leave our children a stable
climate future. The solutions are here.
In this, our decade for climate action, the transition to clean energy is happening. But will it be a just transition and will it be in time?
There has been an explosion of groups working on climate solutions, and we are now in the midst of a massive market shift to high-efficiency, zero-emission electric technologies and away from fossil fuels. These changes will stabilize energy bills, improve health, and cut climate pollution amid extreme weather challenges.
We need BIG SYSTEM CHANGES. The Inflation Reduction Act is not the silver bullet, but it's the strongest climate policy we have. (A no-brainer in the face of record-setting heat and looming tipping points.).
What can one person alone do? As Professor and writer, Kathleen Dean Moore says, “Stop being just one person.” Find your group. Connect and learn with others. We can do this.
www.350eugene.org mm www.facebook.com/350EUG
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Weekly Public Forums
In-person and/or live-stream formats as indicated
The events are recorded then made available on City Club's Facebook
and Youtube pages (links below), and they are broadcast
the following Mondays at 7:00 pm on KLCC 89.7 FM.
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Candidate Forum for May 21 Primary:
Oregon House Districts 8 and 12
Friday Apr. 19; M Noon to 1:15 pm
Event Type: Live/Livestream
Members and Non-Members may attend our forums for free
Live: Maple Room at Inn at the Fifth, 205 E Sixth Ave, Eugene
An optional lunch from Cafe Yumm or Cafe Glendi may be purchased;
please, no outside food.
Livestream: Check event web page on Friday
Event web page:
www.cityclubofeugene.org/forum/legislative-candidates-oregon-house-district-8-and-12
To ask a question from the speakers, email cityclubofeugene.org@gmail.com
Three candidates running for two Lane County seats in the Oregon State Legislature will be featured in this week's candidate forum.
House District 8
Two Democrats, Doyle Canning and Lisa Fragala, are running in the May 21st Primary to fill the seat currently held by Rep. Paul Holvey, who is retiring.
House District 12
The only Republican representative in the Lane County legislative delegation, Rep. Charlie Conrad is running for a second term. Conrad was elected in 2022. Commonly referred to as “primarying,” Conrad has been targeted by some conservative groups for being the only member of his party to vote yes on a bill related to reproductive rights and healthcare. Rep. Conrad's Republican opponent in the Primary did not respond to invitations to participate.
Candidates:
Rep. Charlie Conrad served his first term in the Oregon legislature in 2023. He describes himself as a moderate Republican. Some of his priorities are to improve the juvenile and mental health systems, improve emergency response, and increase the number of volunteer firefighters in rural areas.
Doyle Canning, South Eugene mom, small business owner, attorney, and Legislative Director in the Oregon House of Representatives, Doyle lives in Friendly/Amazon with her family and is a graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law.
Lisa Fragala has called Eugene home for 30+ years. After earning her M.Ed at OSU, she taught in local schools for close to 25 years. She worked with statewide coalitions to pass the Student Success Act. Since 2018, Lisa has served on LCC’s Board of Education. Lisa has overseen investments in Career Technical Education and workforce development such as LCC’s nursing and paramedic programs. For six years, Lisa has served on the City of Eugene Planning Commission.
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Lane County District Attorney: Candidate Debate
Friday Apr. 26; M Noon to 1:15 pm
Event Type: Live/Livestream
Members and Non-Members may attend our forums for free
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Lane County Cultural Coalition Seeks
New Members
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The Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) is seeking applications from Lane County residents interested in serving on the LCCC Board. The Coalition seeks two energetic and committed community members with a passion in the areas of arts, heritage, and humanities.
Made up of 12 representatives from across Lane County, the Coalition especially welcomes applications from BIPOC community members in the county's arts and culture communities. Successful applicants will serve 3-year terms alongside representatives from all five Lane County districts – two members from each district, plus one representative from the Lane Arts Council and one member-at-large. The new members will be appointed in June 2024.
Applications due Friday, April 19
Currently, the Coalition seeks representatives who either live or work in:
Springfield (County District 2) and South Eugene (County District 3)
The Coalition’s primary task is to annually distribute $30,000+ of Oregon Cultural Trust funds to Lane County arts, heritage, and humanities projects. Responsibilities include evaluating grant applications, selecting new committee members, and promoting the Oregon Cultural Trust across Lane County.
LCCC Board Member Requirements:
- Ability to meet in person or via Zoom, approximately once every two months. (Specific dates and times are set according to group availability.)
- Access to email.
- Grants are written and received in English, therefore, a reading competency in English is required.
Applications are available online at laneculture.net/about-us/join-us. Please return applications to laneculture@lanearts.org, or mail them to:
Lane County Cultural Coalition
c/o Lane Arts Council
174 E 16th Ave, Ste 125
Eugene, OR 97401
For more information about Lane County Cultural Coalition, visit http://laneculture.net.
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Earth Day Event
Friday April 19th at 5:30 pm - An important film screening, BURNED - Are Trees
the New Coal? Join us at the Campbell Community Center at 5:30 pm, 155 High Street, Eugene; free and open to the public.
www.BurnedTheMovie.com
BURNED is a feature-length documentary, which takes an unwavering look at the latest electric power industry solution to climate change. This 74 minute documentary tells the story of how woody biomass has become the fossil-fuel industry’s renewable, green savior, and of the people and parties who are both fighting against and promoting its adoption and use.
Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=REXEs2bronM
Joining us in person will be Natural Resources Defense Council Forest Advocate and Nature expert, Rita Vaughn Frost. Rita will share her expertise on the international biomass industry and how wood pellet mills are popping up everywhere, claiming they’re carbon neutral, but the emissions are worse than coal. Forests play a vital role in mitigating climate change, especially in the Pacific Northwest.
Rita Frost biography: www.nrdc.org/bio/rita-frost
www.350eugene.org MMM www.facebook.com/350EUG
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Reserve your seats: https://oregonpeaceworks.org/international-uranium-film-fest
Sponsored by:
Nuclear Abolition Now (NAN) MMM Oregon PeaceWorks
Co-Sponsored by:
350 Salem, Salem CPR Center, Salem Friends Meeting, Indigo Wellness Center, Salem Progressive Film Series, The Book Bin, La Margarita Express, KMUZ, Wabi Sabi Tea Shop, Marco Polo, Braver Angels
https://oregonpeaceworks.org
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Earth Day is coming up, and one of the best steps you can take to reduce your environmental impact is to electrify your transportation! Discover all the in’s-and-out’s
of driving electric at the Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association’s car show!
EVEVA members will have a wide variety of cars and light trucks on display, and can talk about their experience owning and driving electric vehicles. The organization will also provide information about financial incentives from state and federal governments and from EWEB.
EVEVA is a volunteer organization composed of electric vehicle owners, drivers, and enthusiasts, who are excited to share the joy and environmental benefits of driving electric.
More information at www.eveva.org.
or:
https://eaa-1967.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=222684&module_id=350919
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Kentucky Falls Earth Day Hike
Join Oregon Wild and Cascadia Wildlands for a 4.4 mile moderate
hike to Kentucky Falls, an icon of the Siuslaw National Forest. Learn about the
Northwest Forest Plan, experience and help save our mature and old growth forests.
Sunday, April 21st
More info and registration here:
www.cascwild.org/kentucky-falls-earth-day-hike-sunday-april-21-2024
General Location of hike: Siuslaw National Forest, Coast Range near Mapleton
Estimated time of departure and return from meeting location: 9:30am-4:00pm
Carpools leave from central Eugene, meet at Oregon Wild’s Eugene office, 1238 Lincoln Street.
Leaders for the day will be Chandra LeGue with Oregon Wild and Madeline Cowen with Cascadia Wildlands.
Difficulty: Moderate mmmm Distance (round trip/total): 4.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 feet mmmm Max attendance: 20
Sponsors:
www.cascwild.org mmmmm https://oregonwild.org
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Awards Ceremony
Children's Earth Day
Art Contest
Monday, April 22
4:00 to 6:00 PM
5th Street Market Alley, Eugene
350 Families and MECCA have joined together and assembled art from local young climate activists.
What do the kids see? Let them show us!
The event includes an award ceremony.
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April/May Speaker Events
All events are on the UO campus
These events are free and open to the public
Morse Bookmarks:
Race, Rights, and Rifles: The Origins of the NRA and Contemporary Gun Culture
Thursday, April 25, 12:15 p.m. mm Knight Law Center - Rm 110, 1515 Agate St., Eugene
Free pizza available
Alexandra Filindra is an associate professor of political science and psychology at University of Illinois Chicago. She specializes in American gun politics, immigration policy, race and ethnic politics, public opinion, and political psychology. Her new book, Race, Rights, and Rifles, examines the ties between American gun culture and white male supremacy from the American Revolution to today.
https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/race_rights_and_rifles_the_origins_of_the_nra_and_contemporary_gun_culture
Morse Bookmarks:
How the Heartland Went Red
Thursday, May 2, 12:30 p.m. mm Gerlinger Lounge, Gerlinger Hall, 1468 University St, Eugene
Free pizza available
Stephanie Ternullo, assistant professor in the government department at Harvard, will discuss her new book.
How the Heartland Went Red: Why Local Forces Matter in an Age of Nationalized Politics shows how place informs Americans’ partisan attachments through a comparative study of three White, postindustrial cities during the 2020 presidential election. The book argues that we can best understand the reddening of the American Heartland by examining how local contexts have sped up or slowed down White voters’ turn toward the right.
https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/morse_bookmarks_how_the_heartland_went_red
https://WayneMorseCenter.uoregon.edu MMM www.facebook.com/waynemorsecenter
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Explore the
Eugene Tapestry in
Regenerate Cascadia
Have you heard of the
Bioregional Regeneration movement?
Here in Cascadia we are part of an
exciting global transformation!
Find more information on our
web site, listed below.
A call to climate activists, land regenerators, educators, permaculturists,
wisdom holders, social justice lovers, and heart-centered folks of all ages:
You are invited to a potluck and an imagining gathering
Friday April 26 at 356 Horn Lane (off River Rd.), Eugene
5-6 PM Vegetarian potluck (bring your own plates/utensils)
6 PM Short Video on Regenerate Cascadia
6:30 - 7:15 Small group discussion
What does the Eugene area tapestry look like? What story does it tell?
7:15 - 8 Whole group debrief and self-organizing to next steps.
For more information email clarestrawn@gmail.com
https://RegenerateCascadia.org mm https://RegenerateCascadia.org/groups/eugene-community
Hosted by the PROUT Institute www.proutinstitute.org
Park bikes behind gate at left of house.
Park cars (if you must drive) in yard at house to the left or the driveway at 465 Horn, across the street.
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Lane County
Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Lane Event Center
796 W. 13th Ave, Eugene, Expo Hall 1, 2 & 3
(East-West building on South side of Fairgrounds)
Saturday Apr 27, m 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
FREE to enter
Come visit us at the Lane Events Center and bring a
cart or box to carry away the plants you purchase.
We will be selling vegetable starts, herbs, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, natives, berries, bare-root trees/shrubs, water plants, and much more!
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by Apr 15, 2024 to Erica Chernoh: erica.chernoh@oregonstate.edu or 541-344-5859
HAPPY HUMUS! ..... INDEED!
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Have you been thinking about getting involved with climate action but not sure how to start? Or are you hoping to start or rebuild a local chapter and need some help?
Our Open House on Saturday, April 27, 11 AM to 12:30 PM PDT is for you!
Register Here for the April 27 Open House!
https://actionnetwork.org/events/xrus-open-house-for-new-activists-saturday-april-27-11-am-pt12-pm-mt1-pm-ct2-pm-et
Celebrate the close of Earth Week with activists from across the US and learn about Extinction Rebellion, XRUS, and upcoming local actions and events. Representatives from active chapters will be there to welcome new activists from their area and share advice about starting or rebuilding a chapter.
If you are already a member of a chapter, you are warmly invited to attend as well and help us welcome new activists to XRUS and to nearby chapters. You are also, of course, invited to attend our next All-Chapter Gathering on Saturday, May 18, focused on LNG and hydrogen pipelines. More details to come soon!
Register Here for the May 18 All-Chapter Gathering!
https://actionnetwork.org/events/xrus-all-chapter-gathering-saturday-may-18-11-am-pt12-pm-pt1-pm-ct2-pm-et
If you are not sure which to attend, contact us at xrus_chapter_engagement@unitedrebellion.com, and tell us about your situation, needs, and questions!
www.facebook.com/XRJEugene
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Please join us for the
May Day 2024 International Workers' Day Celebration!
There will be music, workshops, food, a May Pole, games,
activities for kids, speakers, and more!
Full schedule and more details: https://eugenemayday.org
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First Friday Artwalk
Friday May 3, m 5:30 - 8:00pm
Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene
FREE
Celebrate Eugene’s vibrant art scene during the May 3rd First Friday ArtWalk!
Start your self-guided tour at Farmers Market Pavilion, where you can pick up your ArtWalk Guide and shop the Artist Marketplace before exploring the many galleries and art venues of Downtown Eugene.
As part of the May 3rd First Friday ArtWalk, the galleries and art venues listed at LaneArts.org/first-friday-artwalk will be open from 5:30 - 8:00pm (unless otherwise noted)
Also featured in the Pavilion this month:
- ArtWalk After Hours performance by Natsukashii Soul from 7:30pm-9:30pm!
- WildCraft Cider Works and Kento’s serving up food and beverages to fuel your evening
of ArtWalk fun.
May ArtWalk Sponsor: Mountain Rose Herbs mmm May ArtWalk Community Sponsor: Eugene Ballet
Need a ride to the ArtWalk? Get your free LTD bus pass on the ArtWalk webpage the day of the event!
LaneArts.org/first-friday-artwalk mmm www.facebook.com/lane.arts.council
Lane Arts Council is a nonprofit organization that works to cultivate strong and creative arts communities throughout Lane County. They provide high-quality arts experiences, engaging people of all ages in arts education and encouraging artistic endeavors.
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Currently, Apokalypsis (formerly Rise Up Rooted) is offering
three “Me and White Supremacy” learning groups for spring of 2024,
one in-person (with dinner) and two virtual options.
We continue to offer these learning groups because they provide a unique opportunity for white-bodied and white-presenting folks to not only get clearer understandings of phenomena like tone policing, white exceptionalism, and white superiority, but to self-reflect on how these show up in themselves. By becoming more aware of how these live in us allows space to choose a different way of being.
We also bring additional resources, tools, and somatic support to help work through shame and grief, as well as some added understanding on what makes white supremacy unique, and the ways it shows up in everyday contexts (including in activist spaces). This is challenging, rich, life-changing work.
In-person offering (includes dinner): 5:30-7:30pm; April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11
Virtual offering: 9-10:30am PST; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Virtual offering: 12-1:30pm PST; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Go here to learn more and to register: www.apok-ccrf.org/learning-groups
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SECOND ANNUAL EVENT
BIPOC YOUTH Entrepreneurs and
Artists Festival!
Sunday May 7, m 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Farmers Market Pavilion
8th Ave and, Oak St, Eugene
Free event, open to public
Open to all BIPOC KIDS IN THE COMMUNITY!
This event is designed to highlight and empower the creative minds and skills of our BPOC Youth. Kids are invited to set up a table/ booth and vend their creations, art, and work at this FREE Family event that is open to the public.
Youth who want to be a participant in the festival can sign up here:
https://forms.gle/54ZUVZ8dK36x2Ku2A
WE ARE ALSO SEEKING:
BIPOC YOUTH PERFORMING ARTISTS who would like to showcase their performances of any kind at this event!
ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE PROGRAMMING/ SUPPORT FOR BIPOC YOUTH - Reach out for options to set up a table!
In addition, there will be free and open to the public workshops from BIPOC leaders and artists here in our community. These workshops will offer mentorship, resources, guidance, support, and real life experience to the youth of our community on how to succeed through passion, purpose, and talent.
ENTERTAINMENT from DJ Smuve will be gracing us with his sounds all day, and we will feature BIPOC YOUTH performances from local talent in our community!
There is NO ENTRY FEE to participate as a vendor, but space is limited.
In making this event happen, we are giving the gift of representation to the BIPOC Youth in this community. We are creating a space of BIPOC community leaders, business owners, and artists, that exemplify the possibilities of success that lie within the dreams they have, and the art they create. Where they can bring their visions to life, where they can see the opportunity to develop their talents and skills into sustainable careers and success in the future.
There is nothing that compares to seeing other people who look like you in positions that you dream of being successful in as a child. It opens up a world of possibility and hope, and empowers us to strive towards these successes as we move forward in our dreams and in our pursuit of the passions that we saw represented in those who looked like us.
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In the Sacred Grove: Writing Our Relationship With Trees
Gathering facilitated by
Brian “Bragi” Sunset
Saturday, May 11 m 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Campbell Community Center
155 High St., Eugene
It’s the cedar - the mother of lingonberry - that is my tree… From “My Tree,” by Rolf Jacobsen
Ask most people to name a tree with whom they feel connected—a tree they planted as a child, a tree growing in a park near where they live, or perhaps a mythic tree, such as the World Tree—and you get a rich response.
You can probably think of your own tree. One for you who is more than just some scientific name and with whom you share a heartfelt connection. Which tree would it be?
Although it may seem far-fetched to some, for many people historically the notion that you can relate to trees is as natural as the ocean ebbing and flowing. Perhaps it is natural for you too?
In this gathering, we will explore our relationship with trees, approaching them not as things, but as sacred beings. Our medium for this exchange will be poetry, journaling, or whatever forms of written expression seek to emerge. There will be opportunities for sharing, for those who wish to do so.
Brian “Bragi” Sunset is a native Oregonian raised in the Willamette Valley. He holds an MA in Transformative Language Arts and is a board-certified Holistic Healthcare Practitioner. Brian’s 20-plus years of experience includes working with individuals and groups in a variety of settings including hospitals, community groups, mental health treatment centers, summer camps, and jails. Brian is currently exploring the ways in which journal writing activates flow, moves energy, and promotes mental, spiritual, and physical health. In his spare time, he enjoys walking, playing music, and stargazing.
For more information and registration: bit.ly/3U8poWG mmm Contact: resilience@350eugene.org
Space is limited; registration is required. Light (Vegan) lunch included. Donations accepted at door.
Sponsored by 350 Eugene Resilience and Regeneration Workgroup
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Celebrating 10 Years of
Marriage Equality in Oregon
The “Freedom to Marry” in Oregon was established on May 19, 2014, in U.S. District Court Judge Michael McShane’s Order in the Rummell and Geiger cases. Join us in commemorating the 10th anniversary of this historic ruling.
Friday May 17, m 1 - 4 pm
Harris Hall, 125 East 8th Ave, Eugene
Doors will open at 1 pm
Speakers will begin at 1:30 pm,
keynote remarks by Judge McShane and other leaders
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The aim of this event is to celebrate access to justice and highlight the importance of ensuring all individuals, regardless of socio-economic status, cultural heritage, or family composition, have equal opportunities to participate in marriage ceremonies recognized and protected by the law.
In addition, Judges at the Lane County Courthouse are generously volunteering their time to officiate free wedding ceremonies for couples from diverse backgrounds, and who might otherwise face economic hardship or other barriers to accessing this service.
Pre-registered couples wishing to exchange or renew vows will then go with judges for individual wedding ceremonies. Ceremonies will take place in individual courtrooms. After the wedding ceremonies, a cake and beverage reception to toast the couples and their guests will conclude the event, from 3:30-4:00.
If you would like to exchange vows and participate in a wedding ceremony (or renew vows) as part of this celebration please contact Sascha Cosio to sign up at sascha.cosio@gmail.com on or before April 30.
This project is being made possible through collaboration with the Lane County Circuit Court; Lane County Commissioner and Board Chair Laurie Trieger; and The Office of the Lane County Clerk; along with groups from the local legal community and area nonprofit organizations.
https://HIValliance.org MMM www.facebook.com/hivalliance
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Asian Night Market is back!
Bring your family and friends for a delightful evening of Asian cultural performances, a wide selection of Asian foods, a marketplace of craft vendors, and more.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Month and a wonderful time to experience the rich cultural diversity and influence of Asian night markets as they exist throughout Asia, and now, right here in Eugene.
Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza, 8th Ave and, Oak St, Eugene
https://AsianCouncil.org/asian-night-market-2024
Follow our Instagram for updates: www.instagram.com/asianamericancounciloregon
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UO campus EMU (Erb Memorial Union), Room 224 13th Ave. & University St., Eugene
You’re invited to the 2024 Biennial Latino Roots Celebration!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and cultural celebration as University of Oregon students present their short documentary films on the experiences of Latino Oregonians. Explore themes of identity, community, and resilience through these powerful films, and connect with the filmmakers and community members following the screenings
https://cllas.uoregon.edu mmm www.facebook.com/uocllas
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OSLP is proud to announce a new Disc Golf Tournament and fundraiser
June 8, Alton Baker Park
Early Bird registration is now open through April 30th at https://onecau.se/teeoffoslp
Registration will be capped at 100 tournament participants, due to capacity.
General admission tickets will also be available for those who wish to attend
but not play in the tournament.
Early bird registration is $65, and general admission is $25 (on sale April 25th).
Early bird rates only last through April 30, so sign up now!
Expect a full day of fun! In the morning, tournament participants will compete on a 9-hole or 18-hole course, set up by Universal Play, a local nonprofit dedicated to bringing the inclusive sport of disc golf to everyone in our community and around the world.
After the tournament concludes, an “after party” will be held under the picnic pavilions at the park, with live music, lawn games, informational booths from local businesses, a silent auction, and food donated by Hole in the Wall BBQ. Two Towns Cider is graciously donating cider for the after party, with two free drink tickets included in every admission.
www.oslp.org
Oregon Supported Living Program empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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A NIGHT IN SOLIDARITY WITH PCUN FARMWORKERS UNION AND
FARM WORKER RIGHTS
Featuring nationally renowned Tejana/Latina
singer-songwriter TISH HINOJOSA
Thursday, Oct. 10, M 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Lane Events Center (Fairgrounds), in the Convention Center, 740 W. 13th Av., Eugene
FREE ADMISSION with sliding-scale
donations at the door
A Call for Co-Sponsors
We are seeking co-sponsors to support a benefit concert for Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN) featuring Tish Hinojosa, a singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas. This event will be in conjunction with the ongoing “Farm Worker Rights Movement and Eugene Friends of the Farm Workers, 1972-76” exhibit at the Lane County History Museum, next door to the Convention Center.
PINEROS Y CAMPESINOS UNIDOS DEL NOROESTE (PCUN Farmworkers Union) is based in Woodburn, the center of Oregon’s agricultural industry. It is the largest Latino organization in the state, with more than 6,000 members, 98% of whom are Mexican and Central American immigrants. Founded in 1985, its fundamental goal is to empower farmworkers to understand and take action against systematic exploitation and all of its effects.
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TISH HINOJOSA is a longtime supporter of Farm Worker Rights, and last gave a benefit concert for PCUN in Eugene 2017. The youngest of 13 children born to Mexican immigrant parents, she has dedicated her career to playing music from the southwest. To learn about Tish: www.mundotish.com/about.
For more information on these co-sponsorship options, please contact Nancy Bray: braynj@gmail.com.
Co-sponsors will be listed in all publicity for the event, and we would appreciate your help in getting the word out as we get closer to the event.
Thank you for considering our request to support the PCUN benefit concert. We look forward to hearing back from you. It would help our planning if you could get back to us by May 1.
https://pcun.org
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Where has Non-Violence Worked?
Follow-Up on Peace Lecture Question
At the Salem Peace Lecture featuring Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis in October, a question was asked about where one could find examples of nonviolence being used effectively for social change in today's world.
In response, I promised to send out a link to "Nonviolence News," a publication edited by novelist/activist Rivera Sun. She assembles 30-50 stories each week about people and groups who are employing nonviolence for social change. You can find (and subscribe to) "Nonviolence News" here: https://nonviolencenews.org. Check it out and spread the word!
- Peter Bergel
www.OregonPeaceWorks.org MM www.facebook.com/OregonPeaceWorks
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Eugene-area Support Group for
FAMILY & FRIENDS of the INCARCERATED
The 1st Thursday of the month 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Please call to confirm location.
541-344-7612 (Dave)
541-521-2231 (Don)
Contact Oregon CURE: www.OregonCure.org
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NAACP Community Garden/Farm Coordinator, Michael Vasquez, will host NAACP
Community Garden Work Parties
255 Maxwell Road (off River Road) in Eugene, at Our Redeemer Church (garden is located behind church).
The NAACP is seeking community members to join us for gardening!
Farm-to-table products will provide great nutritional value!
If interested in the opportunity to contribute or to just spend time enjoying the garden...
please contact Michael Vasquez: michaelv@naacplanecounty.org
Phone: 541-708-1050
Eugene/Springfield NAACP
541-484-1119 | admin@naacplanecounty.org
330 High Street Eugene
https://naacplanecounty.org MMM www.facebook.com/NAACP1119
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Bystander/Upstander Training
- Hosting Opportunity -
If you know of an organization (church, non profit, social action) that might be
interested in hosting a Bystander/Upstander Intervention Zoom workshop,
we are available to provide these trainings.
In brief, the workshops train participants to be ready to respond if they observe someone being bullied or harassed. If you know of an organization that might like to host a training, contact Judy Boles, judy.boles@comcast.net, 541-285-0242.
Here's the text from the promotional flyer:
Bystander/Upstander Intervention Zoom Workshop
PUSH BACK AGAINST HATE!
Learn and practice how to intervene when someone is being harassed in a hateful way-without escalating the situation. These workshops include lecture, video, demonstration, and breakout room scenarios. Experienced teachers lead this training where you will learn and practice several ways to effectively support a person who is being bullied. Some of the skills you will learn about and practice include:
- Being an active witness
- How to engage with and support the targeted person
- Ways to distract the harasser
- How to involve others who can help
- De-escalating the situation
- The necessity of and strategies for “after-care”
- Broader involvement in work for social justice
Sponsored by:
MM Sanctuary Committee of Temple Beth Israel
MM Springfield/Eugene chapter of SURJ (Showing up for Racial Justice)
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Federal Solar Tax Credits
For installing a new residential solar system
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The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), has been extended and increased. Now, for 2022 through 2032, owners can deduct 30% of the cost of a new residential solar system from their taxes. It will decrease to 26% for systems installed in 2033 and to 22% for systems installed in 2034.
For more information visit The U.S. Dept. of Energy at:
www.energy.gov/eere/solar/homeowners-guide-federal-tax-credit-solar-photovoltaics
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Oregon Solar Rebates
For installing a new solar system or solar storage system
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The Oregon Department of Energy re-launched a cash rebate for Oregon homeowners who install solar electric system and/or a solar storage system.
mmm• Rebates for residential solar electrical systems -- up to $5,000
mmm• Rebates for residential solar storage systems -- up to $2,500
For more information visit Oregon Dept of Energy at:
www.oregon.gov/energy/Incentives/Pages/Solar-Storage-Rebate-Program.aspx
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LGBTQ+ Youth Group
Weekly drop-in support, conversation,
and connection for ages 13-18 on Fridays, 4pm-6pm at Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard. Free.
For more information, visit
www.instagram.com/lgbtq_youth_group_eugene
or call Amazon Community Center: 541-682-5373.
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Local Job Postings
in the Non-Profit Sector
The EVDP carries a listing of job opening in the local non-profit business sector.
Here's the navigation to view the postings:
- Click the EVDP link below
- On the home page, left panel, click Resource Center
- On the Resource Center page, in the Document Folder column, click Job Postings
https://evdp.clubexpress.com/
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