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5th Annual Million Marijuana March
Sunday, May 7th, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Pioneer Courthouse Square
Sponsor: Oregon NORML (503) 239-6110
Oregon NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws), KBOO Public Radio, and the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation present:
Join cannabis and hemp supporters along with medical cannabis patients and caregivers who will march in 153 cities worldwide to support cannabis and hemp legalization. Our own Portland, Oregon police-escorted march, complete with marching band, will assemble in Pioneer Square at 11:00am; the march begins promptly at noon. We encourage families to participate in this drug-free, alcohol-free and dog-free event.
To round out the day there will be a post-march party for ages 18 and up at Billy Reed's, 2808 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Portland from 4:20pm onwards. Admission to the party is $5.00. Please be sure to bring you ID and OMMP card to gain access to the medication tent.
http://www.ornorml.org
Veterans For Peace Chapter 72
Tuesday, May 10th, 6:00pm
Veterans For Peace Chapter 72 Open Meeting
Friends Meeting House, 4312 SE Stark
Phone Contact (503) 282-5015
Veterans for Peace, Inc. (VFP) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to the abolishment of war. Veterans, and friends and family of veterans, are welcome to join VFP Chapter 72 on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 PM.
*6pm and 7pm listed in original notice*
Demonstrate For Peace, But Pay For Wars And Multinational Corporate destruction!
May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Laughing Horse Books, 3652 SE Division
Pay Corporations to destroy your families, the planet, and social justice? Is your money being spent in accordance with your priorities? When you give your children money, do you know who profits from that money? When you pay bills and give someone money, can you prevent it from being spent at Walmart? Nike? McDonalds? Learn how! The Portland Community of A Better World Is Within Reach P.E.A.C.E. Network will present a free, multicultural public workshop concerning creating an alternative, nationwide currency, based on IthacaHours. The action currency, the people's currency: PeaceNotes! The new way to ensure multinational corporations don't profit from your money! All people are welcome. All
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marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to attend. Vegan Refreshments served free. Info: ABWWR PeaceNetwork-Portland. 503-55A-3860, www.abwwrpeace.org, e-mail: abwwrpeace "at" resist.ca
Contact A BetterWorld Is Within Reach Peace Network
http://www.abwwrpeace.org
Planning Meeting for the A World
Beyond Capitalism 2005 Conference
Wednesday, May 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Laughing Horse Bookstore, 3652 SE Division
Public Planning meeting for the A World Beyond Capitalism 2005 Conference, The Annual, International, Multiracial Alliance Building Peace Conference. This meeting is open to the public and is appropriate for all ages. The AWBC conference begins August 26th, 2005 but we are currently scheduling workshops, speakers and volunteers. We are also accepting advance registrations at this meeting. All are welcome. We very strongly encourage parents, families, minorities, English as a Second Language (ESL) and marginalized activist groups to attend this meeting to help plan pre- and post- conference community activities. Please bring written proposals for presentation consideration. Cost: free.
Contact A World Beyond Capitalism Conference
http://www.lfhniivaaaa.info/awbcsolidarity
ACLU Annual Membership meeting
Saturday, May 21, 1:00pm
Smith Center, Portland State University
SW Broadway and SW Harrison
ACLU of Oregon's annual membership meeting is free and open to the public. The meeting will feature a panel discussion titled: "Standing Up: Whose Morals? What Values?" that will address the role of moral values in guiding a pluralistic society.
Following the panel, at 3:00 P.M., a reception will be held in Smith Center room #294. If you plan to attend the reception, please RSVP through our website, www.aclu-or.org, or by phone: (503) 227-3186 or (541) 345-6162. For more information, and directions to the Smith Center, please visit our membership meeting website: http://www.aclu-or.org/Events/membershipfinal05.pdf
Contact info@aclu-or.org
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