Tuesday, July 3, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Starrs' abode, 909 NE 114th
Phone: (503) 771-5675
Invite your favourite legislator and bring your favourite dish.

With the Fourth of July on the immediate horizon, Portland Fire and Rescue Prevention Division wants you to "Think Safe" and has created a new Internet link with firework safety information. Check it out here or visit <http://www.portlandonline.com/fire/index.cfm> . The website also includes video information.
In an effort to reduce fireworks related fires and injuries, the Portland Fire and Portland Police will be patrolling the streets of Portland this season on the lookout for the use of illegal fireworks. If you are caught using or are in possession of illegal fireworks in City of Portland, you will be cited and fined. The first offense is a fine of $100.00 and confiscation of the illegal fireworks , the second offense will be $200.00 and confiscation and if you are caught a third time the fine will be $400.00 and confiscation of the illegal fireworks.
Portland Fire & Rescue and Portland Police wish you a safe and happy 4th of July, and if you have any questions please visit the web site http://www.portlandonline.com/fire .

Tuesday, June 10, 7:00pm
Friends Meeting House, 4312 SE Stark.
Phone Contact: (503) 282-5015
To achieve our goals, members of Veterans For Peace pledge to use non-violent means and to maintain an organization that is democratic.

Wednesday, July 11, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
3347 SE Belmont St. Office #5
Sponsor:  NW RAGE (503) 239-6841
Join us on the second Wednesday of every month for our public meeting, watch a video dealing with issues surrounding genetic engineering, and learn how you can help promote a safe and sustainable food supply. Public meeting and GE free video night: get involved in protecting our food supply!

Thursday, July 12, 7:00pm
The Waypost - 3120 N Williams Avenue
Speaker:  Recycling Advocates
Phone Contact: (503) 367-3182
Sponsor:  The Waypost
Recycling Advocates (http://www.recyclingadvocates.org)
Present: "Recycling Fundamentals"
Part of the ongoing series: LIVE JOURNALISM AND EXPERTS

Saturday, July 14, 9:00am - 1:00pm
See "trainings" at www.friendsoftrees.org for location.
Contact: Neighborhood Trees Manager Brighton West, (503) 282-8846 ext. 19; Communications Director Teri Ruch, (503) 282-8846 ext. 17
Friends of Trees invites all who are interested in caring for newly planted trees this summer and all who'd like to organize tree plantings in their neighborhoods to attend the following training events. The trainings are free, but pre-registration is required. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Kathryn White at (503) 282-8846 ext. 12 or kathrynw@friendsoftrees.org to register.
If you would like to have a tree planting in your neighborhood this fall or winter, please consider becoming a Neighborhood Coordinator. Participants in the Neighborhood Coordinator Training on July 14 will learn how to organize plantings in their neighborhoods between November 2007 and March 2008. The coordinators will work with other neighbors and committees to plan the planting day, encouraging neighbors to participate in the planting, helping them select and order the right tree for the right place, assisting in filing permits to plant the trees, and helping organize a community breakfast and lunch for planting day.
To register for the training events, call (503) 282-8846 ext. 12. For more information about the training events or about Friends of Trees, visit www.friendsoftrees.org.
Teri Ruch, Communications Education Director, Friends of Trees
3117 NE ML King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR 97212
(503) 282-8846 ext. 17
terir@friendsoftrees.org
www.friendsoftrees.org
http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/?c=29385&a=155927

Sunday, July 15, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Community Room, Belmont Library
Phone: (503) 241-8217
* Blood Glucose Monitor distribution project
* Carolina Brigade project
* Fall SPUSA Convention
* ...and whatever else we can fit into two hours.

Monday, July 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Laughing Horse Books, 12 NE 10th
Sponsor: War Resisters League, Portland  (503) 238-0605

What is war tax resistance and redirection? What are some of the ways a person can participate if one chooses? An informal workshop, no charge, materials provided.

"That which cannot be talked about cannot be put to rest." -Bruno Bettelheim