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PLEASE NOTE: Events listed may be endorsed by the Occupy, or sponsored by people who share the goals of the Occupy movement. In addition, there are listings of free or inexpensive events/activities in and around Portland. All events are open to anyone interested in attending.

Daily

RIDESHARE OPPORTUNITY

Daily Vigil at City Hall. Please join us!

MayDay Coordination - Let's do this!!

Today

Occupy Solidarity Social Forum

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  • Date: Feb. 18/19th
  • Time: 8:00 AM
  • Location: Washington State Capitol lawn + Evergreen College, Olympia, WA.
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Purpose

Occupy Olympia (WA) and the Alliance for Global Justice are hosting an Occupy Solidarity Social Forum Feb. 18-19 in the Washington state capital city.

The self-organized, social forum-type gathering is open to all occupiers and allies. (Read more at http://afgj.org/?p=1891)

Heard about Occupy Solidarity Social Forum (OSSF)?

Not the US Social Forum but inspired by the format, what the OSSF is is a smaller Occupy Wall Street conference to be held in Olympia, WA.

February 18th and 19th, Occupy Olympia is hosting the weekend of events, forums, actions, workshops and strategy sessions on and for the 99% movement.

This will be a mostly regional audience but the OSSF is being co-sponsored by the Alliance For Global Justice who is reaching out to Occupy organizations all over the US and encouraging their participation.

We think that Olympia, between the two power houses of Occupy Portland and Occupy Seattle, will be a good meeting place to have a face to face conversation that moves us towards next steps.

Other details
I want you to present a workshop at the OSSF. Register your workshop!

February 18th and 19th is not far away, fortunately there are plenty in the northwest with skills and knowledge to share.

This is the first national face to face since the Occupy movement began, we think that it will be a chance to develop the movement during a time when most encampments have gone and the winter weather has slowed us down.

This is a chance for trainings and meetings that can help make the whole stronger and weave together the strands of the movement into a cohesive fabric. This is a chance for you to get your message out to the rest of the country and build your network.

So please take the time to register as a participant and give some thought towards a workshop, training or facilitating a discussion. If you would like to table during the event please let me know.

Solidarity,

Bruce Wilkinson

360-742-0864

http://ossf2012.org

Occupy Olympia member

Alliance For Global Justice Board Member


Winter Market at Shemanski Park

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  • Date: Saturdays thru Feb 25
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Winter Market is located in the South Park Blocks at Shemanski Park between SW Salmon & SW Main.
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Purpose

Portland Farmers Market launches an inaugural Winter Market at Shemanski Park in 2012!

Enjoy live music and samples of wonderful locally grown and prepared foods.

Shop for winter produce, meats, cheeses, wine, seafood, baked goods and more every Saturday in January and February.

Hot food, warming soups and covered spaces available to chase away the chills.
Find us on the web



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Youth Empowerment, Leadership and Activism Workshop

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  • Date: Saturday, February 18 2012
  • Time: 11am to 4pm
  • Location: Mount Scott Community Center 5530 SE 72nd Ave
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Purpose

Free youth empowerment, leadership and activism workshop through Portland Parks and Rec

For links and registration, see our website: http://yeacamp.org/?page_id=584

YEA Academy is a free monthly Saturday workshop program for 12-17 year olds who want to make a difference in their community or the world.

At YEA, participants will learn ways to bring about a change on social justice issues they care about, such as:

  • homophobia
  • climate change
  • racism
  • animal rights
  • bullying

Like our flagship program, YEA Camp, YEA Academy’s curriculum is based on four areas we feel are critical for activists to develop: knowledge, skills, confidence and community to take action on the issues that matter to them.

From 11am-4pm one Saturday a month, youth have an opportunity to learn key skills like:

  • running an effective school club
  • fundraising
  • running a campaign
  • and arts activism

All while finding out about inspiring ways others are having an impact in their community, building self confidence, creating a plan to impact a societal problem, and making friends with other young change-makers.

YEA Academy is being run in partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation. Spaces are limited, so please register early.

Please note: you must enter the course codes below to find the “Youth Empowerment” course at the Portland Parks and Rec registration website. https://www.portlandparks.org/register/Start/Start.asp

Each Saturday is a separate registration, so you must register for each course code as a separate course.

February 18th, 2012 course # 365993

March 10th, 2012 course # 365994

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Laura Carver at laura@yeacamp.org or 503-347-0223

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Dogcupy Portland

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  • Date: Saturdays thru Mar 31
  • Time: 11:00am until 2:00pm
  • Location: Bank of America Hawthorne Branch 3757 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR
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Purpose

MAN'S BEST FRIEND IS NOT THE BIG BANKS!

This is a creative and PEACEFUL protest to draw positive media attention to our cause.

Who could talk badly about a bunch of God's most loyal creatures?

We will be meeting at the corner of 37th and Hawthorne, and protesting in front of all 3 banks in the immediate area...

Although you are welcome to protest wherever is convenient and oppressive.

This is a creative way to involve all of our friends who still want to participate in the Occupy movement but don't necessarily want to go downtown. We are showing that the Occupation is more than just downtown.

We also hope that this kind of event will inspire creativity within the ranks of the Occupiers.

So please join us. I'll bring the dog treats and you guys bring the creative dog signs...



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This event is held in solidarity with the Occupy Portland movement.

PLEASE BRING YOUR DOGS ON A LEASH
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A DOG, BORROW A DOG.

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Mini Bike Winter 2012

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  • Date: Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20
  • Time: 12:00pm until 11:30pm
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
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Purpose

A weekend of small bikes, big fun.
Details

http://zoobomb.net/forums/​index.php?board=7.0

MBW 2010

http://vimeo.com/groups/​14116/videos/9715534

Gladiators & Warriors

http://chariotwars.blogspot.com/​2011/02/​warriors-of-2011.html

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Peace and Safety Meeting

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  • Date: Saturdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Backspace 115 Northwest 5th Avenue Portland, OR (on 5th between Couch and Davis)
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Purpose

Peace and Safety Meeting


Mystical Musings - a bellydance benefit for the Oregon Food Bank

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  • Date: Saturday Feb 18
  • Time: 7:00pm until 10:00pm
  • Location: Euphoria Studios 1235 SE Division St # 106 Portland, OR 97202
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Purpose

Please join the dancers of Euphoria Studios in a benefit for the Oregon Food Bank.

Last year, the Oregon Food Bank gave out 1 million emergency food boxes - 240,000 of those in Multnomah & Clark counties.

After the holidays, the shelves need restocking - so check your cupboards and then come down to watch Jewels, Mandala, & the Tiger Lilies (plus many more), hear some great live music, and help out people in need in our community.

We look forward to having a great time with you & sharing our good fortune with our neighbors & friends in need.

Admission: 2 cans (or more) of non-perishable food.

you'd like to bring an item for potluck, that's very welcome too!

Suggestions for donations from the Oregon Food Bank's webpage:

http://oregonfoodbank.org/Organize-a-Food-Drive/Most-Wanted-Foods

Oregon Food Bank needs these nutritious foods
  • canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon)
  • canned and boxed meals (i.e., soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese)
  • peanut butter and other nut butters
  • canned or dried beans and peas (i.e., black, pinto, lentils)
  • pasta, rice, cereal
  • canned fruits and vegetables
  • 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice (canned, plastic or boxed)
  • cooking oil
  • shelf-stable milk
  • consider donating healthy, low-fat and low-sugar products
Oregon Food Bank can't use

To ensure food safety, we cannot use:

  • rusty or unlabeled cans
  • perishable items (applies only to food drive donations)
  • homemade items
  • noncommercial canned or packaged items
  • alcoholic beverages, mixes or soda
  • open or used items



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Decolonizing Anarchism: Book Launch & IAS Board Event

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  • Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
  • Time: 7:00pm until 10:00pm
  • Location: Red and Black Cafe 400 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Purpose

Maia Ramnath's new book is on the anti-authoritarian elements of India's liberation struggle, examining the history of South Asian struggles against colonialism. It is the third title in the Anarchist Interventions book series, copublished between AK Press and the IAS. Come hear about decolonizing anarchism. Copies will be available at a reduced cost.

"This is a stunningly impactful and densely researched book. Maia Ramnath has offered a vital contribution to our understanding of the long historical entanglement between liberation struggles, anticolonialism, and the radical movement of oppressed peoples against the modern nation-state.

She audaciously reframes the dominant narrative of Indian radicalism by detailing its explosive and ongoing symbiosis with decolonial anarchism" - Dylan Rodriguez

Also in attendance will be members of the Institute for Anarchist Studies (IAS).

Because the IAS is a 501(c)3 we have a board of directors, the policy making collective of the organization.

Board members will introduce themselves, talk about their organizing work and thoughts about contemporary politics, and attendees will have a chance to talk with them informally.

Please come, learn about Decolonizing Anarchism, meet the board, talk, eat delicious vegan food, and have fun. Beer and kombucha are on tap, and other drinks will also be available.

Other details
In its fifteen years of existence, the IAS has funded over 90 writing projects, giving out roughly $80,000 to individuals in 12 countries.

In addition to financing writers and copublishing books with AK Press, the IAS also publishes Perspectives on Anarchist Theory, has a speakers bureau, and organizes workshops and talks at conferences.

Twice a year the IAS meets to award $2,000 to various struggling radical writers to support their writing. For the first time the IAS will be meeting on the West Coast. IAS folks will be coming from Quebec, Ontario, New York, Philadelphia, Oakland, D.C., L.A., and Detroit.

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Feather Circle

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  • Date: Saturdays (temporary change Friday only on July 6, 2012)
  • Time: 7pm – 10pm
  • Location: Portland City Hall
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Purpose

Feather Circle (Facilitated by Rumorz)


Let the wild rumpus begin!

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  • Date: Saturday Feb 18
  • Time: 9:00pm until 12:00am
  • Location: The Firkin Tavern 1937 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214
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Purpose

Impromptu show at the firkin tavern!

I'm playing a last minute show from 9 to whenever!

This is also a makeshift open mic if you are a musician who wants to try their hand with a song or several songs onstage, or if you simply want to brush up on your performance or play around!

It will be pretty open, a really fun, laid back time!

come on by, say howdy, have one of the many specialty beers on tap, play a song, dance a jig!

It's free!



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FREE CHALUPA COUPON COLLECTION @ Blazer games

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  • Date: Blazer games at Rose Garden
  • Time: 9:30pm until 10:30pm
  • Location: Rose Garden One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227
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Purpose

In an effort to put food in hungry bellies, we will be gathering at all exits of the Rose Garden after the Blazer/Laker game and asking people to donate their FREE CHALUPA coupons, which we will then donate to homeless outreach programs.

20,000 people per night go to Blazer games if we only collect 10% of the possible stubs we still get 2,000 free chalupas there are 2,000 people sleeping on the streets of Portland every night.

Events like this won't cure hunger, but it will be putting a finger in a leaky dam and raise awareness about the problem in general.

WE WILL BE DOING THIS AT EVERY BLAZER HOME GAME

Hopefully with our new uptempo offense we will hit chalupas every night!

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Sunday

Occupy Solidarity Social Forum

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  • Date: Feb. 18/19th
  • Time: 8:00 AM
  • Location: Washington State Capitol lawn + Evergreen College, Olympia, WA.
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Purpose

Occupy Olympia (WA) and the Alliance for Global Justice are hosting an Occupy Solidarity Social Forum Feb. 18-19 in the Washington state capital city.

The self-organized, social forum-type gathering is open to all occupiers and allies. (Read more at http://afgj.org/?p=1891)

Heard about Occupy Solidarity Social Forum (OSSF)?

Not the US Social Forum but inspired by the format, what the OSSF is is a smaller Occupy Wall Street conference to be held in Olympia, WA.

February 18th and 19th, Occupy Olympia is hosting the weekend of events, forums, actions, workshops and strategy sessions on and for the 99% movement.

This will be a mostly regional audience but the OSSF is being co-sponsored by the Alliance For Global Justice who is reaching out to Occupy organizations all over the US and encouraging their participation.

We think that Olympia, between the two power houses of Occupy Portland and Occupy Seattle, will be a good meeting place to have a face to face conversation that moves us towards next steps.

Other details
I want you to present a workshop at the OSSF. Register your workshop!

February 18th and 19th is not far away, fortunately there are plenty in the northwest with skills and knowledge to share.

This is the first national face to face since the Occupy movement began, we think that it will be a chance to develop the movement during a time when most encampments have gone and the winter weather has slowed us down.

This is a chance for trainings and meetings that can help make the whole stronger and weave together the strands of the movement into a cohesive fabric. This is a chance for you to get your message out to the rest of the country and build your network.

So please take the time to register as a participant and give some thought towards a workshop, training or facilitating a discussion. If you would like to table during the event please let me know.

Solidarity,

Bruce Wilkinson

360-742-0864

http://ossf2012.org

Occupy Olympia member

Alliance For Global Justice Board Member


Chakra Dance

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  • Date: Every Sunday
  • Time: 10:30am until 12:30pm
  • Location: Tiffany Center 1410 SW Morrison St Ste 600, Portland, OR 97205-1930
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Purpose

Each Sunday a special guest will guide us through a "Chakra Dance."

Among the best tools to evolve the spirit are the energy centers known as chakras. Chakra, an ancient sanskrit term meaning “wheel of light,” describes a complex human energy system of awareness.

The seven chakra centers are associated with specific areas of the physical body. Each chakra is equally important to our energy flow and vitality, and each affects all the others.

Developing one chakra while neglecting others only creates an imbalance, weakening overall strength. The goal is to have all seven chakras open, balanced and integrated.

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Every Sunday morning at the Tiffany Center

  • 10:30 warmup, circle at 11, ends at 12:30
  • Cost: $10, Kids welcome and free!

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Sunday OccuPeace Meeting

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  • Date: Sundays
  • Time: 12:00pm until 3:00pm
  • Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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Purpose

Join the Occupy Portland movement as we gather every Sunday at noon.

We will discuss and plan upcoming events and actions, hold trainings, support OWS nationwide, support each other and our community.

This will be an ongoing nonviolent effort to maintain focus and attention to the issues of inequality that 99% of America face as the result of corporate greed and corruption.

Families and all walks of life welcome. Let us come together in unity and use our voices in unison to bring about the changes needed in our economic system.

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Mini Bike Winter 2012

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  • Date: Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20
  • Time: 12:00pm until 11:30pm
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
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Purpose

A weekend of small bikes, big fun.
Details

http://zoobomb.net/forums/​index.php?board=7.0

MBW 2010

http://vimeo.com/groups/​14116/videos/9715534

Gladiators & Warriors

http://chariotwars.blogspot.com/​2011/02/​warriors-of-2011.html

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A G Center for the Arts Presents Brunch with Teressa Raiford

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  • Date: Sun Feb 19
  • Time: 1:00pm until 3:00pm
  • Location: A+G Artistry Development 203 Northwest 2nd Avenue Portland, OR 97209
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Purpose

Come out and meet our candidate Teressa Raiford!

We are hosting a Brunch in her honor to thank her for service to the arts community and the City of Portland.

A native Oregonian and business woman and philanthropist in our City working to Make A Difference for all Portlander's.

It is our wish that those who have not heard her speak will come and listen to her platform and ask questions about issues that are important to YOU!

Have brunch on us and meet the woman we want to represent PDX.



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Communications Cluster Party!

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Purpose

Any committee that wants to join in improving cross committee communication and start solving our challenges face to face is invited to our weekly party/meeting.

Anyone that wants to is invited to bring a snack or treat to share. Coffee will be available.


Women's Caucus weekly meeting

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Purpose

Women's Caucus weekly meeting.

Women’s Caucus invites all women to meetings.

Contact: opwomen@googlegroups.com

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Coal Export Teach In

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  • Date: Sun, February 19
  • Time: 2pm – 4pm
  • Location: St. Francis Basement 1131 SE Oak Portland, OR 97214
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Purpose

Coal Fuels the 1%, Keep It Out of the NW!

Come learn about the coal industry's dirty energy plans to export coal from the NW and what you can do to stop them.

We will be holding a teach-in where we will present information and create a space for discussion on this question as well as how the movement could have an ecological critique as part of its message and actions.

This conversation will be grounded in a discussion of climate justice, the work of Portland Rising Tide and coal in the Pacific Northwest as an example of the destructive practices occurring in our region. Join a discussion to find out how the world's dirtiest fuel is traveling through our backyard and strategize how we can stop coal in its tracks and keep it in the ground!

BONUS! The discussion will be followed by a fun street theater action!

Check out http://portlandrisingtide.org for details or email portland@risingtidenorthamerica.org

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2012 JACL Day of Remembrance

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  • Date: Sun, February 19
  • Time: 2pm – 4pm
  • Location: Hoffman Hall, Portland State University 1833 SW 11th Ave Portland, OR 97201
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Purpose

Join us for the 70th Anniversary of the signing of the February 19, 1942 Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D.

Panel Discussion Moderated by Linda Tamura

Performance by the Minidoka Swing Band Special

Presentation to former internees attending

http://www.pdxjacl.org/

IOW Events Volunteer Training

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  • Date: Sun Feb 19
  • Time: 3:00pm until 4:30pm
  • Location: In Other Words 14 NE Killingsworth, Portland, OR 97217
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Purpose

We will be doing a training for folks who are interested in volunteering during events, to teach you how to set up (including that pesky sound system), take donations, clean up and tear down. We are always in need of new people to donate their time during events. Plus, you get the inside scoop to some pretty rad shows, plays, book readings and workshops! ;)

This Sunday, February 19th, from 3-4:30pm we will be conducting a training at In Other Words to help people become more comfortable with the events process. We now have events nearly everyday in the space, so we'd love some new faces to help us out! If you've expressed interest in volunteering, but haven't signed up to take on any events yet, please come!

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please don't hesitate to e-mail me! And, if you can't make it this Sunday, don't worry! We'll be doing monthly trainings from now on!


Thanks so much,

Lindsey A. Matson

(lindsey.a.matson@gmail.com)

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Solutions Committee Meeting (for working groups only)

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  • Date: Sundays
  • Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Location: The Occupy Portland Office at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1131 SE Oak, Portland
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Purpose

Meeting for working groups only. map

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Meet Tuesdays at 6:00 with the whole committee.


Weekly Arrestee Mutual Support Meeting

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Purpose

Arrestees gather every week before GA to meet with each other, share experiences, ask questions, update on recent events, and make plans. ELK generally has a representative there. This is a great way to build mutual aid and feel more part of a movement while going through the system!

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Laughter Works

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  • Date: Feb 19
  • Time: 7:00pm until 9:00pm
  • Location: Helium Comedy Club 1510 SE 9th Ave. at Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR
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Purpose

Laugh about work, politics (and other topics that usually make you groan) with the national touring company of Laughing Liberally and Portland’s own top-of-the-line local talent in a one-night-only event.

Join this free event for a fun night of saving democracy…one laugh at a time.

Featuring:

  • Lee Camp, Showtime, contributor to The Onion
  • Negin Farsad, Comedy Central, MTV
  • Katie Halper, MSNBC, The Huffington Post
  • Gilbert Brown, local Portland talent.
Laughing Liberally is a national political comedy tour featuring comedians from Comedy Central,HBO, The Onion, MTV and C-SPAN.

For more information, call 503-232-1195.

FREE Admission • (21+) • Food and drinks available for purchase
full bar, rotating taps, and new menu!

Sponsored by the Oregon AFL-CIO. Because Work—and Laughter—Connect Us All

For more information please call (503) 232-1195 ext. 110

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General Assembly

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  • Date: Sundays
  • Time: no more GAs on Sundays
  • Location: 'Starting July 1, GA will be held on Mondays at the Terry Schrunk Plaza!'
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Purpose

GA is now on Mondays effective July 2012.

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Teen Improvisation Comedy Nights!

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  • Date: Sundays in February
  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Location: Cafe Au Play, 5563 SE Division St
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Purpose

Sundays in February, highly skilled and talented improvisation group performs at Cafe Au Play!

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The café nourishes community connections by:

  • Offering a familiar and communal activity, sharing food and drink, that promotes social interaction.
  • Creating a leveling experience where all people are equal within its walls.
  • Providing a space where people can drop-in daily and develop friendships with other “regulars” naturally forming genuine support networks.
  • Drawing families in and allowing them to stay longer to build community and access Café au Play’s programs and services.

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Monday

Portland Black History and Beyond "Landmark Pop Art"

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  • Date: Tuesday, Feb 21 until Friday, Feb 24
  • Time: 8am – 7pm
  • Location: Portland City Hall
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Purpose

Portland City Hall hosts the PBH Project “Portland Black History and Beyond”

We are proud to be hosting, from February 21 through 24th, a historical exhibit of Portlands Black historical landmarks. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It spans the history of black Americans in Portland, Oregon from the 1900 through 1975, and is being brought to you by Portland Black History and Beyond, as a community project. It will be the first in a series of landmark exhibits and is established as a collectors piece based on the art work and customization used to define the pictures. We hope you will join us and bring your family with you.

The PBH project team of community members include Williard Bennett, Teressa Raiford, artist and creative director “FENIX LAX” and Evelyn Murray.

The official opening reception for the exhibit will feature the reading of official contributors and project vision and purpose written by WONE.


Portland Black History and Beyond

Reception and Kick off

Wednesday, February 22nd

Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.)

4-7 pm / Free

"The writing of history reflects the interests, predilections, and even prejudices of a given generation. This means that at the present time there is an urgent need to re-examine our past in terms of our present outlook."

_Dr. John Hope Franklin

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Oregon State Capitol

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Purpose

February 20th will be a day of action in Salem in support of public education.

There will be a rally from noon to 1 p.m. as well as a myriad of other activities throughout the day (e.g. from things more direct to lobbying).

On February 20, 2012 thousands of us will stand together to send a message to the state and its leaders.

We need you, your friends, and your family to join with us and make history!

The legislature and governor need to hear the voices of those they are ignoring - teachers, students, parents and community members committed to quality public education.

What We Believe

Strong schools support strong families, communities, and a stronger Oregon.

Funding our schools is the right thing to do for our students and Oregon’s future.

Investing in public schools is Oregon’s way out of this economic crisis Websites with information about the day of action:

http://www.oregoned.org

http://www.strongschoolsstrongoregon.org

http://www.facebook.com/strongschools


Occupy the Legislature for Teachers

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  • Date: Monday, February 20, 2012
  • Time: 12:00pm until 3:00pm
  • Location: 900 Court St. NE, Salem, Oregon 97301
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Purpose

February 20th will be a day of action in Salem in support of public education.

Full registration (and lunch), how to get there, videos, posters, images and more: http://www.strongschoolsstrongoregon.org

WHAT WE WILL DO TOGETHER

  • Meet with legislators
  • Group rally & march starting at noon
  • Additional activities throughout the day.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

  • Strong schools support strong families, communities, and a stronger Oregon
  • Funding our schools is the right thing to do for our students and Oregon’s future
  • Investing in public schools is Oregon’s way out of this economic crisis

WHAT OREGON LEADERS NEED TO KNOW

  • Rebuild the dream for Oregon’s students
  • Listen to educators, students, and parents
  • Schools are not factories


There will be a rally from noon to 1 p.m. as well as a myriad of other activities throughout the day.

We need you, your friends, and your family to join with us and make history!

Websites with information about the day of action:

http://www.oregoned.org

http://www.facebook.com/strongschools

Let's help our teachers and educators in their struggle!! They are fighting for us and we should fight for them!!



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See FB Evemt: https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/300620083329417/

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Mini Bike Winter 2012

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  • Date: Friday, February 17 through Monday, February 20
  • Time: 12:00pm until 11:30pm
  • Location: Portland, Oregon
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Purpose

A weekend of small bikes, big fun.
Details

http://zoobomb.net/forums/​index.php?board=7.0

MBW 2010

http://vimeo.com/groups/​14116/videos/9715534

Gladiators & Warriors

http://chariotwars.blogspot.com/​2011/02/​warriors-of-2011.html

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Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
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Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


T.U.P.A.C. meeting

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  • Date: Mondays and Wednesdays
  • Time: 3pm – 4pm
  • Location: Central Library 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR
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Purpose

Meet to discuss upcoming events and actions.

The United Performing Arts Collective, T.U.P.A.C.

TUPAC is an expanding group of persona who use visual literary, performance art, and music to spread messages, hopes, dreams and goals of Occupy Portland to the greater 99%.

Join us in Dance, Expression, Inspiration, and Solidarity.

Contact
occupytupac@gmail.com
Request to join the listserv
occupytupac@googlegroups.com
Follow us on Twitter



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Food Not Bombs - SE Feed

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  • Date: Every Mon Tues Fri
  • Time: 6pm - 8pm (sometimes we get to the park @ 5:30, sometimes we stay later than 8pm)
  • Location: Colonel Summers Park - SE 17th & SE Taylor under the brick pavilion
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Purpose

To feed whoever is hungry, delicious, nutritious, free vegan food! & to prevent perfectly good food from going to the dump. Living off of societies waste is awesome!

Do you ever get hungry?
Do you like food or like to cook?
Well why don't we know each other yet? I think we're already in love.

We are available to help with any Occupy related, or radical event!

We request those that partake to bring their own container and utensil, if at all possible.
More detailed and important information


Agenda Setting and Discussion

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  • Date: Mondays
  • Time: 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: St Francis (OPDX HQ, Che Room) - 1131 Southeast Oak St
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Purpose

Agenda Setting, Proposal Announcement and Discussion

Other details
Proposals and agendas will then be posted online for the Thur and Sun meetings.


Dharma Circle

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  • Date: Mondays
  • Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Location: Friends Meeting House, Downstairs 4312 SE Stark, Portland, OR, 97214
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Purpose

Dharma Circles invite us to rest in the ease of the present moment.

Frosty leaves as non-dual teachings from the world’s wisdom traditions open into the spacious field of the heart. Reflection, silent sitting, and silent movement soften our boundaries and open awareness of our essential nature, nearer to us than our own breath.

All contemplative practices and levels of experience (or no experience) are welcome.

The door is open at 6:45. At 7:00 pm we begin with dialogue and dharma reflection, followed by an hour of silent practice.

Feel free to bring cushions, mats, or whatever is comfortable for your sitting practice (some cushions and chairs are provided).

Grounded in the heart, our actions grow from deep soil to yield fruits that enhance peace, justice, beauty, and balance in all that we do.

In a tumultuous world, maintaining a spacious heart requires attention, intention, and ever-deepening love.

Sangha or satsang is created anytime we are present with others for reflection or practice in the space of the heart, in service of truth. Sharing that intention, our dialogues invite us into reflection on our deepest Being, Mystery, Emptiness, the Beloved.

Every faith or no faith are equally welcome here.

We embrace human nature just as it is, holy and broken, perfect and imperfect at the same time, and steep together in the timeless present moment, where definitions slip away.

Gathering in satsang, sangha, or a community of practice provides a rich common ground as we travel in the terrain of the Heart.

Other details
$5-$10 suggested donation (All are welcome)

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Mother

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  • Date: Monday, February 20, 2012
  • Time: 7:30pm until 10:00pm
  • Location: Hollywood Theater Portland, OR 97212
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Purpose

Mother @ The Hollywood Theater in Portland, Oregon

A night to learn about population issues and how they impact our world.

There's now a new discussion guide for the film:

http://motherthefilm.com/discussion-guide

Mother: Caring for 7 Billion: http://www.motherthefilm.com/

This event is being sponsored by Population Connection and The Sierra Club



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Tuesday

Portland Black History and Beyond "Landmark Pop Art"

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  • Date: Tuesday, Feb 21 until Friday, Feb 24
  • Time: 8am – 7pm
  • Location: Portland City Hall
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Purpose

Portland City Hall hosts the PBH Project “Portland Black History and Beyond”

We are proud to be hosting, from February 21 through 24th, a historical exhibit of Portlands Black historical landmarks. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It spans the history of black Americans in Portland, Oregon from the 1900 through 1975, and is being brought to you by Portland Black History and Beyond, as a community project. It will be the first in a series of landmark exhibits and is established as a collectors piece based on the art work and customization used to define the pictures. We hope you will join us and bring your family with you.

The PBH project team of community members include Williard Bennett, Teressa Raiford, artist and creative director “FENIX LAX” and Evelyn Murray.

The official opening reception for the exhibit will feature the reading of official contributors and project vision and purpose written by WONE.


Portland Black History and Beyond

Reception and Kick off

Wednesday, February 22nd

Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.)

4-7 pm / Free

"The writing of history reflects the interests, predilections, and even prejudices of a given generation. This means that at the present time there is an urgent need to re-examine our past in terms of our present outlook."

_Dr. John Hope Franklin

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TESTN Group Meeting

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  • Date: Tuesdays
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Location: Peace House on NE 18th and Tillamook
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Purpose

T.E.S.T.N Group (Training, Education, Strategy and Tactics for Nonviolence)

Hold a weekly meeting to discuss strategy and tactics of the movement while using our skills and experience to bring nonviolence into every aspect of our lives internally and externally through training and education.


Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
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Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


Tuition Equity Action Day

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  • Date: Tuesday Feb 21
  • Time: 12:30pm until 5:30pm
  • Location: The Occupy Portland Office at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1131 SE Oak, Portland
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Purpose

Love road trips? Want to help hard-working Oregon students go to college? Then join our Action Day for Tuition Equity!

In case you are unfamiliar, Tuition Equity allows all long-time students who get into public universities in Oregon to pay in-state tuition regardless of their documentation.

We were able to schedule an informational hearing which is a pretty big deal (the bill itself is up in 2013), so it’d be HUGE to have you there. We’re a big-tent organization, so even if you don’t support the issue (or just wanna learn more) and you still want to come down to experience the hearing, you’re totally welcome.

If you are in Portland and are keen for a ride to Salem, we are taking the BUSES!

Meet up at PSU at 12:30pm and should be back by 5:30pm.

Otherwise, meet on Capitol steps at 2pm.

Also, if you are a student, you’d probably have to take time off of classes, but teachers are usually excited you’re doing stuff like this (as it makes you more civically engaged and such).

Keep on rocking and we hope to see you on our buses!



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Building Intentional Community

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  • Date: Tuesdays
  • Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
  • Location: Peace House 2116 NE 18th Ave, PDX
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Purpose

Every Tuesday from 4pm to 5:30pm the Peace House (2116 NE 18th Ave, PDX) is hosting a work group to help interested Occupy participants to find ways to establish functioning intentional communities.

Drawing on their 25-year experience of living in community, members of the Peace House will share ideas, resources and "hand holding" with those who would like to get started.

This is an exercise in mutual sharing. No one is an expert in how to live together in community, but together all can learn what is needed.

Bring your vision of what kind of community you want to live in and share it with us.

Together, we will work to bring that vision into reality.


Solutions Full Committee Meeting

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Purpose

Meet Tuesdays at 4:30 with the whole committee at the Occupy Portland Office

All are welcome.

map

Other details
Sunday meetings are for working groups only.


Occupy Portland Healthcare Committee

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  • Date: Tuesdays (except the third Tuesday of every month due to the JwJ meeting)
  • Time: 6pm
  • Location: PSU Smith Center (subject to change, please use the link under more info to verify meeting location)
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Purpose

This is a group that will focus on direct actions for Single Payer or Universal Healthcare.

We believe Oregon has a very good chance to be the next state after Vermont to form a Universal Healthcare system.

We will also be working with other organizations in organizing state-wide actions.

Healthcare is a human right!! Healthcare for all!! Everyone in, nobody out!!

occupypdxhealthcare@googlegroups.com

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Food Not Bombs - SE Feed

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  • Date: Every Mon Tues Fri
  • Time: 6pm - 8pm (sometimes we get to the park @ 5:30, sometimes we stay later than 8pm)
  • Location: Colonel Summers Park - SE 17th & SE Taylor under the brick pavilion
  • Jump to this event's wiki page, edit it, discuss it or return to the events page.

Purpose

To feed whoever is hungry, delicious, nutritious, free vegan food! & to prevent perfectly good food from going to the dump. Living off of societies waste is awesome!

Do you ever get hungry?
Do you like food or like to cook?
Well why don't we know each other yet? I think we're already in love.

We are available to help with any Occupy related, or radical event!

We request those that partake to bring their own container and utensil, if at all possible.
More detailed and important information


Movement Building Open Forum

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  • Date: Tuesdays
  • Time: 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: St Francis (OPDX HQ, Che Room) - 1131 Southeast Oak St
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Purpose

All are welcome to participate in this open forum!


OP Use of Tactics and Collective Agreements Discussion

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  • Date: Tuesday Feb 21
  • Time: 7:00pm until 10:00pm
  • Location: St Francis of Assisi Catholic 1131 SE Oak St, Portland, OR 97214-1344
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Purpose

For the third Tuesday in a row, Occupy Portland will discuss acceptable use of tactics and how they relate to respect of autonomy and diversity in our movement and respect for community norms and delineation of space.

Our intention with this event is to move forward with community norms that balance respect and autonomy.

A lot of support has been expressed for a modified St. Paul Principles such as right here:

http://www.portlandgeneralassembly.org/2012/02/portland-principles-of-diversity-of-tactics/

But together we can come up with our own vision for how we can move forward and be effective as a movement.

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Bikes For Humanity Volunteer Repair Clinics - Tuesdays

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  • Date: Every Tuesday
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: Community Exchange Bike School, 4038 SE Brooklyn St, Portland
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Purpose

Bikes For Humanity PDX(B4HPDX) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.

They have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.

Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. Weekly volunteer clinics starting on Tuesday & Saturday.

Other details
For full details see http://www.b4hpdx.org


FREE CHALUPA COUPON COLLECTION @ Blazer games

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  • Date: Blazer games at Rose Garden
  • Time: 9:30pm until 10:30pm
  • Location: Rose Garden One Center Court, Portland, OR 97227
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Purpose

In an effort to put food in hungry bellies, we will be gathering at all exits of the Rose Garden after the Blazer/Laker game and asking people to donate their FREE CHALUPA coupons, which we will then donate to homeless outreach programs.

20,000 people per night go to Blazer games if we only collect 10% of the possible stubs we still get 2,000 free chalupas there are 2,000 people sleeping on the streets of Portland every night.

Events like this won't cure hunger, but it will be putting a finger in a leaky dam and raise awareness about the problem in general.

WE WILL BE DOING THIS AT EVERY BLAZER HOME GAME

Hopefully with our new uptempo offense we will hit chalupas every night!

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Wednesday

Portland Black History and Beyond "Landmark Pop Art"

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  • Date: Tuesday, Feb 21 until Friday, Feb 24
  • Time: 8am – 7pm
  • Location: Portland City Hall
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Purpose

Portland City Hall hosts the PBH Project “Portland Black History and Beyond”

We are proud to be hosting, from February 21 through 24th, a historical exhibit of Portlands Black historical landmarks. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It spans the history of black Americans in Portland, Oregon from the 1900 through 1975, and is being brought to you by Portland Black History and Beyond, as a community project. It will be the first in a series of landmark exhibits and is established as a collectors piece based on the art work and customization used to define the pictures. We hope you will join us and bring your family with you.

The PBH project team of community members include Williard Bennett, Teressa Raiford, artist and creative director “FENIX LAX” and Evelyn Murray.

The official opening reception for the exhibit will feature the reading of official contributors and project vision and purpose written by WONE.


Portland Black History and Beyond

Reception and Kick off

Wednesday, February 22nd

Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.)

4-7 pm / Free

"The writing of history reflects the interests, predilections, and even prejudices of a given generation. This means that at the present time there is an urgent need to re-examine our past in terms of our present outlook."

_Dr. John Hope Franklin

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Panel Meeting/Training

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  • Date: Wednesdays
  • Time: 10am – 2pm
  • Location: St. Francis in the Che Room on SE 12th and Pine
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Purpose

The first part of our time will be focused on discussion, tips and planning new panel events.

The second half of our time will be dedicated to practicing and role playing, telling our personal stories and taking tough questions.

See you there!


Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
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Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


T.U.P.A.C. meeting

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  • Date: Mondays and Wednesdays
  • Time: 3pm – 4pm
  • Location: Central Library 801 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR
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Purpose

Meet to discuss upcoming events and actions.

The United Performing Arts Collective, T.U.P.A.C.

TUPAC is an expanding group of persona who use visual literary, performance art, and music to spread messages, hopes, dreams and goals of Occupy Portland to the greater 99%.

Join us in Dance, Expression, Inspiration, and Solidarity.

Contact
occupytupac@gmail.com
Request to join the listserv
occupytupac@googlegroups.com
Follow us on Twitter



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Action Committee

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Purpose

Action Committee invites everyone to attend and participate in meetings.

Other details
Contact at: actioncommitteepdx@googlegroups.com


"Don't Let School Interfere with your Education"

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  • Date: Wed, February 22
  • Time: 6pm – 8pm
  • Location: Portland Public Library 512 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217-2330
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Purpose

This series will go for the next five months with February's focus being African/Black History Month.

The topic for the first of two February sessions will be "How is it that Africa supplies much of the resources used in the U.S., but Africa, and Africans in the U.S., have virtually nothing?' This session will consist of a multi-media presentation on the topic and a discussion to follow.

For more information call 360-980-1409 or contact occupythedreamp​dx@gmail.com

Fun F29 Flash Fliering Returns *every Wed in Feb!*

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  • Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 9:00pm until Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 10:00pm
  • Location: 2/8: The Allyway NE 24th & Alberta; 2/15: Yamhill Pub SW 2nd & Yamhill; 2/22: The Vern SE 26th & Belmont
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Purpose

Fun Flash F29 Fliering RETURNS! 9pm every Wednesday in February! Coming to a neighborhood near you!

Fun. F29. Beer (or not beer). Friends in your neighborhood.

Here's the deal, in case you missed the fun: meet up at 9pm with a roll of tape, staple gun, or paste and group up for a fun hour of flash flier mobbing Portland with F29 fliers. Travel by foot, bike or car! We will provide the fliers you provide the fun. After an hour of fast flier activism (that means 10 o'clock) come back and hang out with Occupy friends at the local bar. What a great way to meet and socialize with awesome Occupy friends!

Wednesday 2/8 9pm
meet up at the Alleyway on NE 24th and Alberta. flier for one hour. meet back at the bar for fun social time!
Wednesday 2/15 9pm
meet up at Yamhill Pub on SW 2nd and Morrison. flier for one hour. meet back at the bar for fun social time!
Wednesday 2/22 9pm
meet up at The Vern (Hanigan's) on SE 26th and Belmont. flier for one hour. meet back at the bar for fun social time!
Last week's flier mob put up 1000+ fliers in just one hour!

1 hour of fliering with friends equals hours of fun with friends at the bar. It's a good equation.

Portland Action Lab will bring the fliers.

You bring the tape.

We all bring the fun.

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Thursday

Portland Black History and Beyond "Landmark Pop Art"

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  • Date: Tuesday, Feb 21 until Friday, Feb 24
  • Time: 8am – 7pm
  • Location: Portland City Hall
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Purpose

Portland City Hall hosts the PBH Project “Portland Black History and Beyond”

We are proud to be hosting, from February 21 through 24th, a historical exhibit of Portlands Black historical landmarks. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It spans the history of black Americans in Portland, Oregon from the 1900 through 1975, and is being brought to you by Portland Black History and Beyond, as a community project. It will be the first in a series of landmark exhibits and is established as a collectors piece based on the art work and customization used to define the pictures. We hope you will join us and bring your family with you.

The PBH project team of community members include Williard Bennett, Teressa Raiford, artist and creative director “FENIX LAX” and Evelyn Murray.

The official opening reception for the exhibit will feature the reading of official contributors and project vision and purpose written by WONE.


Portland Black History and Beyond

Reception and Kick off

Wednesday, February 22nd

Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.)

4-7 pm / Free

"The writing of history reflects the interests, predilections, and even prejudices of a given generation. This means that at the present time there is an urgent need to re-examine our past in terms of our present outlook."

_Dr. John Hope Franklin

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Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
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Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


Outreach Weekly Organizer Training

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Purpose

We will run a weekly training after the Outreach meeting.

We will train on many different aspects of grassroots organizing including: canvassing, phone banking, campaign power mapping, running effective meetings, public speaking, Civil Disobedience, etc.

Suggest a topic we can agree on and we WILL find an educator to train us.

Other details
occupyportlandstreetteam@gmail.com

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Women's Caucus weekly meeting

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Purpose

Women's Caucus weekly meeting.

Women’s Caucus invites all women to meetings.

Contact: opwomen@googlegroups.com

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NE Alberta Street's Last Thursday

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  • Date: the last Thursday evening of each month

Purpose

This event offers plenty of gallery shows, plus sidewalk vendors, live music and a street-fair vibe.

A monthly art event in which galleries open new exhibitions of works by painters, sculptors, photographers and glass artists, as well as innovative conceptual works and site-specific installations. It has since become The Rose City’s most vibrant and active visual arts event.

Participating venues include
  • Ampersand
  • Appendix Project Space
  • Guardino Gallery
  • Talisman Gallery
  • Together Gallery

If you would like to add any events related to Last Thursday, please email info@lastthursdayonalberta.com

Other details
See also: First Thursday & Friday

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Spending Committee

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  • Date: Thursdays
  • Time: 6:00pm – 6:50pm
  • Location: St. Francis, SE 12th & Oak Portland, OR 97214
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Purpose

Come and be a part of the Spending Committee Meetings for Occupy Portland.

Learn how money is reimbursed or approved to different entities within Occupy, or submit a proposal to be deliberated.

Other details
We needs more members representing committees.

Carrie Medina, Spending Committee P.O.C.


Food Not Bombs - NE Feed

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  • Date: Every Thurs
  • Time: 6pm - 8pm
  • Location: Alberta Park - 1905 NE Killingsworth St, under the over-covering
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Purpose

To feed whoever is hungry, delicious, nutritious, free vegan food! & to prevent perfectly good food from going to the dump. Living off of societies waste is awesome!

Do you ever get hungry?
Do you like food or like to cook?
Well why don't we know each other yet? I think we're already in love.

We are available to help with any Occupy related, or radical event!

We request those that partake to bring their own container and utensil, if at all possible.
More detailed and important information


Spokes Council

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  • Date: Thursdays
  • Time: 7pm – 10pm
  • Location: St. Francis 1131 Southeast Oak Street
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Purpose

Spokes Council

All are welcome!

Please spread the word through committee/caucus list servs and also ATTEND!

It is especially important to become involved with the Spokes Council meetings and other meetings where actions are decided on!

This will be a great chance to voice your ideas, to re-group as committees, assess, and plan for moving forward.



Other details
http://occupyportland.org/


Friday

Portland Black History and Beyond "Landmark Pop Art"

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  • Date: Tuesday, Feb 21 until Friday, Feb 24
  • Time: 8am – 7pm
  • Location: Portland City Hall
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Purpose

Portland City Hall hosts the PBH Project “Portland Black History and Beyond”

We are proud to be hosting, from February 21 through 24th, a historical exhibit of Portlands Black historical landmarks. The exhibit is free and open to the public weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It spans the history of black Americans in Portland, Oregon from the 1900 through 1975, and is being brought to you by Portland Black History and Beyond, as a community project. It will be the first in a series of landmark exhibits and is established as a collectors piece based on the art work and customization used to define the pictures. We hope you will join us and bring your family with you.

The PBH project team of community members include Williard Bennett, Teressa Raiford, artist and creative director “FENIX LAX” and Evelyn Murray.

The official opening reception for the exhibit will feature the reading of official contributors and project vision and purpose written by WONE.


Portland Black History and Beyond

Reception and Kick off

Wednesday, February 22nd

Portland City Hall (1221 SW 4th Ave.)

4-7 pm / Free

"The writing of history reflects the interests, predilections, and even prejudices of a given generation. This means that at the present time there is an urgent need to re-examine our past in terms of our present outlook."

_Dr. John Hope Franklin

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Our School: Education Brain Trust

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Purpose

Our School hosts the Education Brain Trust once a week to discuss and brainstorm ideas on the role that Occupy Portland can play in furthering the impending educational renaissance and our current self actualization as a community.


OP Labor Outreach Committee Meeting

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Purpose

Need volunteers to facilitate & take notes.

Proposed Agenda
1. Review our committee work, the process for taking on work and moving it forward, and identify changes we should make now to prepare for a busy spring.
Current Work
- Community Assembly to Create a People's Budget - May 5th, First Unitarian Church
- East County Education Support
Future/Possible Work
- Unemployed organizing
- Labor Education
- Occupy/Labor Panel or conference
- Workers struggles: PSU Student workers, New Seasons workers



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See Also:

Facebook Pages


F29 Social Media Rendezvous!

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  • Date: Friday, February 24, 2012
  • Time: 6:00pm until 9:00pm
  • Location: “3B” area of the 1st Unitarian Church (1011 Southwest 12th)
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Purpose

Bloggers, Livestreamers, U-streamers, Twitters, and other self-publishers are cordially invited to plug in with our media team for a special meeting, just for you!

Questions? Can't make it but wanna plug in?

email media@portlandactionlab.org

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Meet fellow Tweeters of Occupy Portland II!

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  • Date: Friday, February 24, 2012
  • Time: 6:00pm until 9:00pm
  • Location: Wall Street Pizza 201 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
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Purpose

I think that it is time for the Occupying tweeters of Portland Oregon to get to know each other over pizza and garlic rolls!

THIS TIME WE'RE ADDING SOMETHING FUN TO THIS EVENT
bring a non-twerp with you to get them on twitter (if they want) and teach them how to use it.

The ONLY purpose of this event is to celebrate our hard work and achievements over the last few months and to get to know our fellow occupiers in a fun and relaxed environment. AND- to introduce more activists to twitter. ♥

I love you all, and hope very much that you'll make plans to be there! :D

Non-tweeters are welcome of course- though as a modern revolutionary, I highly recommend that you get a twitter account! It is a very useful tool!
    • Not approved by GA- organized by an individual who simply wants to meet some awesome people with similar interests. It is my understanding that such an event doesn't need GA approval, since it is meerly social and not representative of the Occupy Portland group or movement.**



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Food Not Bombs - SE Feed

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  • Date: Every Mon Tues Fri
  • Time: 6pm - 8pm (sometimes we get to the park @ 5:30, sometimes we stay later than 8pm)
  • Location: Colonel Summers Park - SE 17th & SE Taylor under the brick pavilion
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Purpose

To feed whoever is hungry, delicious, nutritious, free vegan food! & to prevent perfectly good food from going to the dump. Living off of societies waste is awesome!

Do you ever get hungry?
Do you like food or like to cook?
Well why don't we know each other yet? I think we're already in love.

We are available to help with any Occupy related, or radical event!

We request those that partake to bring their own container and utensil, if at all possible.
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Bmedia Arts & Cultural Friday Night Events

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  • Date: Fridays
  • Time: 7pm – 9pm
  • Location: Occupy Office - 1131 Southeast Oak St
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Purpose

Arts and Culture Night!

Arts and Culture committee along with the Media Coalition organize Friday’s evening events including movies, open mics, poetry slams, local acts, and visiting famous/not-so-famous musicians.


Saturday

Arab Spring Conference: A Year that Changed the World 25 February 2012

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Protesters in Tahrir Square.
  • Date: February 25th, 2012
  • Time: 10 am to 10 pm
  • Location: Portland State University, Smith Building Room 294, 238, 296
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Purpose

The events of the Arab Spring have been awesome and inspiring, opening up the possibility of a regional landscape that is almost unfathomably different from what would have been predicted just one year ago.

Students United For Palestinian Equal Rights (SUPER, of Portland State University) has organized a wide-ranging conference that is designed to analyze the events of the Arab Spring, its regional and international implications, and its effects on the future of Palestine.

We hope you will join us for this day of revolutionary learning!

This conference is open to the general public and FREE for students!

Suggested donation of $10-20 for non-students.

Visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PSUSUPER


CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
  • Coffee and Registration — 9:00 - 10:00 AM

Come early if you want to mingle before the conference, but you're also more than welcome to drop in at any point as it's going on!

  • 1st session — 10:00 - 11:30

Islamophobia and Political Islam: Deepa Kumar

The Revolts in Syria and Yemen: Mokhtar Alkhanshali and Wael Elasady

  • 2nd session — 11:45 - 1:15

Workers' Struggles in the Arab Spring: Joel Beinin

Palestine and the Arab Spring: Nora Barrows-Friedman

  • Lunch — 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Light lunch will be served.

  • 3rd session — 2:00 - 3:30

The US and the Arab Revolt: As'ad Abu Khalil

The Art of Resistance in Palestine: William Parry

  • 4th session — 3:30 - 5:00

Occupy and the Egyptian Revolution: Shima'a Helmy

Black Liberation and Palestine: Jesse Hagiopan and Tasha Triplett

  • Evening Plenary Panel — 5:30 - 6:30

"The Arab Spring: Challenges and Prospects"

with Deepa Kumar, As'ad Abu Khalil, Joel Beinin, Shima Helmy

  • Cultural Celebration and Dinner — 8:00 - 10:00

This event will feature drumming, Depka (traditional Palestinian dance), Gazan children's artwork, poetry, food, and more.

You are welcome to attend the Cultural Celebration even if you do not attend the days' speaker events.

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About featured speakers:

AS'AD ABUKHALIL: Professor of Political Science at California State University and author of The Angry Arab New Service blog, speaking on the role(s) of the United States in the Arab Spring

DEPPA KUMAR: Associate Professor of Media Studies and Middle East Studies at Rutgers University and author of Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire, speaking on Islamophobia and the Arab Spring

JOEL BEININ: Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History at Stanford University, speaking on workers' rights in the Arab Spring

NORA BARROWS-FRIEDMAN: Staff editor and reporter for the Electronic Intifada and correspondent for Al Jazeera, speaking on human rights in Palestine

WILLIAM PARRY: Journalist and photographer, presenting his recently published book, Against the Wall: The Art of Resistance in Palestine

MOKHTAR ALKHANSHALI: Yemeni activist, and WAEL ELASADY, local activist and co-host of the KBOO radio program "One Land, Many Voices," speaking on the revolutions in Yemen and Syria

SHIMA'A HELMY: Egyptian activist, speaking on the role of media in the Egyptian revolution

JESSE HAGIOPAN: Social justice activist

TASHA TRIPLETT: PSU student and activist, speaking about the Black Liberation movement and Palestine.


Cosponsored by
  • Arab Persian Student Union
  • International Socialist Organization
  • PSU Middle East Studies Center
  • Americans United for Palestinian Human Rights
  • Friends of Sabeel
  • Jewish Voice for Peace
  • Portland BDS Coalition
  • Sociology of Islam
  • Lutherans for Justice in the Holy Land

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Winter Market at Shemanski Park

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  • Date: Saturdays thru Feb 25
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Location: The Winter Market is located in the South Park Blocks at Shemanski Park between SW Salmon & SW Main.
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Purpose

Portland Farmers Market launches an inaugural Winter Market at Shemanski Park in 2012!

Enjoy live music and samples of wonderful locally grown and prepared foods.

Shop for winter produce, meats, cheeses, wine, seafood, baked goods and more every Saturday in January and February.

Hot food, warming soups and covered spaces available to chase away the chills.
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Dogcupy Portland

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  • Date: Saturdays thru Mar 31
  • Time: 11:00am until 2:00pm
  • Location: Bank of America Hawthorne Branch 3757 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR
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Purpose

MAN'S BEST FRIEND IS NOT THE BIG BANKS!

This is a creative and PEACEFUL protest to draw positive media attention to our cause.

Who could talk badly about a bunch of God's most loyal creatures?

We will be meeting at the corner of 37th and Hawthorne, and protesting in front of all 3 banks in the immediate area...

Although you are welcome to protest wherever is convenient and oppressive.

This is a creative way to involve all of our friends who still want to participate in the Occupy movement but don't necessarily want to go downtown. We are showing that the Occupation is more than just downtown.

We also hope that this kind of event will inspire creativity within the ranks of the Occupiers.

So please join us. I'll bring the dog treats and you guys bring the creative dog signs...



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This event is held in solidarity with the Occupy Portland movement.

PLEASE BRING YOUR DOGS ON A LEASH
IF YOU DON'T HAVE A DOG, BORROW A DOG.

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Direct Action Training for Everyone! Part II!

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  • Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
  • Time: 11:30am until 5:00pm
  • Location: St. Francis 1131 SE Oak
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Purpose

Back before F29 by popular demand!

If you missed it last time or want to attend a different track of workshops we hope to see you there!

Please spread the word by inviting friends and posting on your wall
Schedule
  • 11:30-12 Opening and F29 Update: Learn the latest news about F29 in Portland and across the country.
  • 12-3:00 Non-violent direct action: This workshop is *highly recommended* for activists wanting to engage in civil disobedience and direct action or those new to these tactics. It will cover history of direct action, affinity groups, action planning, conflict management and fun action role plays.
  • 12-1:45 Blockades: Forest defenders and climate justice activists share tools to make actions more effective and activists very difficult to remove, from blocking roads to building entrances to... let your imagination run wild.
  • 2-3:30 Strategic Action Planning: Tools to make our actions more effective and achieve our goals with less burnout. This workshop could change your life.
  • 3:30-4 Coffee Break + Affinity Group Meet-up
  • 4-4:30 Legal Support For Activist/Know Your Rights! Lead by lawyers supporting the Occupy movement, learn the rights you have when engaging with the police and how to support people risking arrest. People considering engaging in or supporting civil disobedience should attend this workshop.
  • 4:30-5 American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC): Why is ALEC the target of this day of action? Learn more about the way they control our democracy behind closed doors and how to stop them!

Questions? www.PortlandActionLab.org

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Peace and Safety Meeting

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  • Date: Saturdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Backspace 115 Northwest 5th Avenue Portland, OR (on 5th between Couch and Davis)
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Purpose

Peace and Safety Meeting


Occupy First Super General Assembly

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  • Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
  • Time: 1:00pm until 5:00pm
  • Location: City of Irvine 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA 92606
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Purpose

Let's take the power back!

Join the initiative to establish an alternative, parallel and superior financial system.

Please share this invite and links with all your friends in The Occupy Movement. http://OccupyFCU.org/

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SE Neighborhood Assembly

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Purpose

Occupy movement supporters and occupiers from SE Portland that can meet up and discuss actions, proposals and events in our neighborhood.

Anyone is invited, all are welcome, invite your friends.

The time is now to get our neighborhoods and communities we live in involved as much as we can. The SE affinity group does NOT by any means condone violence, hate-speech, or abuse by it's members, be it verbal or physical.

This is a chance to meet up with people in your area neighborhood to promote discussion and change for the greater 99%.
The only requirements
  • Live in SE Portland
  • Want to better the world through direct action in coordination with Occupy Portland and Occupy Wall Street
  • Free sense of ideas and contributions you are willing to discuss in groups
  • Desire to meet new people.
We plan to meet twice a month until further notice, with work groups scheduled in between as needed.

SE updates & such available at :

Flyers available for printing at :



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http://www.occupyportland.org

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Live Through This

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  • Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012
  • Time: 6:00pm until 9:00pm
  • Location: Food for Thought Cafe 1825 SW Broadway (Basement of Smith Memorial Student Union!), Portland, OR 97201
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Purpose

Readings from the book Live Through This and music by Sabrina Chap!

Join neo-vaudevillian Sabrina Chap for an early evening of antics, story, and song. As well as readings from local authors, such as Smitty Buckler, on self-harm and suicide.

Sabrina will play music and share readings from her acclaimed anthology LIVE THROUGH THIS: On Creativity and Self-Destruction, which features seminal artists such as bell hooks, Nan Goldin, and Kate Bornstein.

Ms. Chap will be joined by readings by local scribes such as Smitty Buckler, Cooper Lee Bombardier, and other special guests.

Sabrina Chap's got classical piano skills, the ballad lyrics of Tom Waits, the onstage antics of Phyllis Diller and the voice of a whiskey angel. Her sets are a ragtime stompin' good time, full of laughs, heartbreaks, and just plain good songwriting.

A classical pianist since the age of 5, Sabrina initially came to songwriting once she picked up her first guitar in college. Her first album, Bedroom Sessions, is a collection of folk songs written exclusively on guitar and recorded in her bedroom using Garageband." from www.sabrinachap.com

Check out Sabrina here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy5XhI7evgg&fb_source=message

If you would like to read a piece or if you would like to help promote and organize this event message Smitty.

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Feather Circle

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  • Date: Saturdays (temporary change Friday only on July 6, 2012)
  • Time: 7pm – 10pm
  • Location: Portland City Hall
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Purpose

Feather Circle (Facilitated by Rumorz)


Sunday

Chakra Dance

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  • Date: Every Sunday
  • Time: 10:30am until 12:30pm
  • Location: Tiffany Center 1410 SW Morrison St Ste 600, Portland, OR 97205-1930
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Purpose

Each Sunday a special guest will guide us through a "Chakra Dance."

Among the best tools to evolve the spirit are the energy centers known as chakras. Chakra, an ancient sanskrit term meaning “wheel of light,” describes a complex human energy system of awareness.

The seven chakra centers are associated with specific areas of the physical body. Each chakra is equally important to our energy flow and vitality, and each affects all the others.

Developing one chakra while neglecting others only creates an imbalance, weakening overall strength. The goal is to have all seven chakras open, balanced and integrated.

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Every Sunday morning at the Tiffany Center

  • 10:30 warmup, circle at 11, ends at 12:30
  • Cost: $10, Kids welcome and free!

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Sunday OccuPeace Meeting

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  • Date: Sundays
  • Time: 12:00pm until 3:00pm
  • Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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Purpose

Join the Occupy Portland movement as we gather every Sunday at noon.

We will discuss and plan upcoming events and actions, hold trainings, support OWS nationwide, support each other and our community.

This will be an ongoing nonviolent effort to maintain focus and attention to the issues of inequality that 99% of America face as the result of corporate greed and corruption.

Families and all walks of life welcome. Let us come together in unity and use our voices in unison to bring about the changes needed in our economic system.

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Holy Moshing Jesus'!

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  • Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012
  • Time: 1:00pm until 4:00pm
  • Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
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Purpose

Dress up as Jesus, bring a boombox if you have one, the song Opiate by Tool and when the song gets rocking, all the Jesus' start moshing!

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Communications Cluster Party!

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Purpose

Any committee that wants to join in improving cross committee communication and start solving our challenges face to face is invited to our weekly party/meeting.

Anyone that wants to is invited to bring a snack or treat to share. Coffee will be available.


Women's Caucus weekly meeting

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Purpose

Women's Caucus weekly meeting.

Women’s Caucus invites all women to meetings.

Contact: opwomen@googlegroups.com

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Solutions Committee Meeting (for working groups only)

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  • Date: Sundays
  • Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Location: The Occupy Portland Office at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1131 SE Oak, Portland
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Purpose

Meeting for working groups only. map

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Meet Tuesdays at 6:00 with the whole committee.


Weekly Arrestee Mutual Support Meeting

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Purpose

Arrestees gather every week before GA to meet with each other, share experiences, ask questions, update on recent events, and make plans. ELK generally has a representative there. This is a great way to build mutual aid and feel more part of a movement while going through the system!

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General Assembly

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  • Date: Sundays
  • Time: no more GAs on Sundays
  • Location: 'Starting July 1, GA will be held on Mondays at the Terry Schrunk Plaza!'
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Purpose

GA is now on Mondays effective July 2012.

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Teen Improvisation Comedy Nights!

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  • Date: Sundays in February
  • Time: 7:00 PM
  • Location: Cafe Au Play, 5563 SE Division St
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Purpose

Sundays in February, highly skilled and talented improvisation group performs at Cafe Au Play!

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The café nourishes community connections by:

  • Offering a familiar and communal activity, sharing food and drink, that promotes social interaction.
  • Creating a leveling experience where all people are equal within its walls.
  • Providing a space where people can drop-in daily and develop friendships with other “regulars” naturally forming genuine support networks.
  • Drawing families in and allowing them to stay longer to build community and access Café au Play’s programs and services.

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