Portland Current

2009 February 24

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Polarized or Powerful?, Now We're Talkin' -- A new community dialogue series

Thursday, February 26, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

4312 SE Stark

Between the economic recession, the stimulus package and local plans to update the policies that will drive growth in the City of Portland for he next generation, everything is up in the air. How can we make good decisions in a climate of uncertainty? How can the community come together to support each other?

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9th annual Community & Parents for Public School's (CPPS) Parent Leadership Conference

Saturday, February 28, 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM

da Vinci Arts Middle School, 2508 NE Everett St.

This is a great event for neighborhood and community leaders who want to network and collaborate with school parent activists who care about Portland's public neighborhood schools and youth in our community.

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Screening of Sir No! Sir! (History of the Vietnam GI Anti-War Movement)

Saturday February 28, 6pm (Doors open at 5:30pm)

Musicians Union Hall, 325 NE 20th Ave.

Sponsor: Portland Central American Solidarity Committee

Limited seating - Tickets: sliding scale $5 to $10. For tickets call: Dan Shea 503.661.1317

Or email djshea@hotmail.com

Fundraiser for PCASC’s anti-war delegation is an effort to cultivate ties of international solidarity between activists for peace and social justice in the US and Venezuela. Proceeds from this event will go to help send IVAW (Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans Against the War) along with a PCASC delegation as observers to witness and to report back on the recent elections, supports and oppositions to the Government of Venezuela. An event is being arranged in Caracas to have a Winter Soldier hearing (eyewitness reports by IVAW) on US policies that have endangered the lives of our military men and women and innocent Iraqi civilians leading to war crimes and reasons why members of IVAW are refusing to redeploy, or to further participate in the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan. IVAW is organizing active military soldiers to join them in building a GI resistance movement and to advocate for returning veterans rights, jobs, benefits and healing by working for peace and reintegration into our communities. If you cannot attend or if the screening is sold-out but you want to help support this effort and would like to make a tax-deductible contribution you can write a check to Education WithOut Borders, earmark PCASC/IVAW 2009. Mail to: EWOB, 19716 NE Flanders, Portland, OR 97230

http://www.ivaw-oregon.org

http://www.ivaw.org

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser in Old Town Chinatown

Tuesday, February 24, 5–9 p.m.

Gilt Club, 306 NW Broadway (503) 222-4458 http://www.giltclub.com

We're pleased to announce that the second Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fundraiser will be held in northwest Portland's Old Town Chinatown: Gilt Club is hosting a happy hour fundraiser to support its neighbor non-profit Sisters of the Road. Gilt Club is generously donating 20% of the evening's proceeds to Sisters of the Road.

http://www.neighborhoodnotes.com/nw/old_town_chinatown/events/2009/02/neighbors_helping_neighbors__gilt_club_hosts_happy_hour_benefit_for_sisters_of_the_road/

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Diversity Fair

February 27, 1:30 to 4:30 pm

North Marion High School, 20167 Grim Road NE

Teacher Megan Miller is planning Diversity Fair targeting some 600 students with a high population of Mexican and Latino/a in what she says is facing some anti-immigrant belligerence. She is an advisor to the Peace Club and the Fair is designed to address issues and to celebrate Diversity. Megan was looking for speakers: Vets on peace as an alternatives to war and military recruitment, people who can address the issues of racism and diversity, labor, musicians or performers in the same area. This is a request for volunteers speakers. Have no budget for funding individuals, it may also be an opportunity for tabling. Please contact Megan Miller 503-292-6725 mgnmllr@gmail.com

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Japantown: Girls' Day!

Sunday, March 1, at 1:30pm

Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, 121 NW 2nd Ave (between Couch and Davis)

Hinamatsuri is a Japanese holiday celebrating the happiness and prosperity of all girls. The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center is hosting a reception. ONLC is a great place to learn about this wonderful tradition--girls attending the reception are encouraged to dress in kimono!

For full details, call (503) 224-1458.

$3 suggested donation. Co-sponsored by Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association.

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War and Resistance Conference

March 2nd to 6th, 5 PM and 7 PM

Western Washington University's campus

The Conference will encourage multi generational dialogue between students, war veterans, citizens, peace advocates, and activists of all ages. The conference consists of panels and workshops relating to a wide range of issues from human rights to veteran's affairs to gender and sexuality within the military. Conference participants will learn about how war affects individuals and communities, locally nationally and internationally. Free and open to the public.

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Find out what Oregon’s environmental advocacy groups are planning for the 2009 Oregon legislature.

Tuesday, March 3, 7- 9 p.m.

Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital Office Bldg. Auditorium. 1040 NW 22nd Ave., first floor

Speakers: Lisa Arkin, Oregon Toxics Alliance. Reducing pesticides in schools; Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis, Oregon Environmental Council. Safe toys and choosing safe products for children; Joanne Rogovoy, March of Dimes Greater Oregon Chapter. Oregon registry for birth anomalies; Oregon State Senator Suzanne Bonamici (invited)

Join us to learn how we can help protect children from exposure to environmental toxins.

Sponsored by Rachel’s Friends Breast Cancer Coalition

FREE

http://www.rachelsfriends.org

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ReTHINK Education Series 2009: Ultra low energy homes

March 4, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Billy Frank Conference Center, Ecotrust Building (2nd floor), 721 NW 9th Ave. Located on the Portland Streetcar line, ample bike parking, close to buses and MAX, on-street and surface lot parking.

Tickets: Limited number available. $12 class/$50 series; $10 class/$40 series students/honored citizens. Available beginning February 1, 2009. Purchase online at http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/rethink. For more info: Visit http://www.portlandonline.com/bps/rethink, e-mail osdcommunications@ci.portland.or.us, or call 503-823-7222.

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Linda Bilmes, on "The Costs of War: Iraq, Afghanistan and the U.S. Economy,"

Thursday, March 5, 7:30-9

the Lewis and Clark Templeton Student Center

In the Council Chamber, free and open to the public

Linda Bilmes (faculty, Harvard Kennedy School) and Joseph Stiglitz (Nobel Prize winning economist) co-authored The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict.

Every year the Lewis and Clark Econ Dept brings out someone eminent for a big lecture, and this year it's Linda Bilmes. She'll speak on the true cost of the conflict to the U.S. (much higher than appears in our budgets), the cost to Iraqis, and the difference it would have made to our economy to have used those resources elsewhere. Please alert any of your friends and aquaintances who might be interested! It's a good chance to hear this.

Mary C. King, Professor, Economics Department, Portland State University

P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207

kingm@pdx.edu

(o) 503-725-3940

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Representative Greenlick Town Hall Meeting

Saturday, March 7, 11 am

Good Samaritan Hospital Auditorium (NW. 22nd between NW. Lovejoy and Marshall)

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Dine Out For the AHC

Wednesday, March 11

The Academy Theater, 7818 SE Stark Street

All Day - All Showings -- 15% of all Concessions donated to AHC -- Join us at the Academy Theatre in Portland for a night of movies, popcorn, and a chance to see some magnificent architectural restoration.

$4.00 for adults

$3.00 for senior citizens (65+)

$3.00 for kids (12 & under)

http://www.academytheaterpdx.com

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ReTHINK Education Series 2009: Natural remodeling

March 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Billy Frank Conference Center, Ecotrust Building (2nd floor), 721 NW 9th Ave. Located on the Portland Streetcar line, ample bike parking, close to buses and MAX, on-street and surface lot parking.

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Stop the Wars at Home and Abroad -- Keep Oregon's Guard Home from Iraq and Afghanistan

Sunday, March 15, 1:00 PM

Salem on the capitol steps

Rally and march on the 6th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq approaches a few days later. The primary organizer in Portland for the event is Peace and Justice Works.

Peace and Justice Works is organizing bus transportation to Salem. Cost is $10 per person, round trip. A limited number of scholarships are available. If you are interested in travelling by bus, please contact fangsandclaws@q.com NO LATER THAN MARCH 8. When e-mailing, please indicate: your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, number of people/tickets and how you will be paying. The intention is to leave at 11:00 a.m. from Portland, but details have to be firmed up. Further details about the rally and mobilization, list of co-sponsors and endorsers, and travel arrangements can be accessed at:

http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2009/02/386707.shtml

or at the Peace and Justice Works website

http://www.pjw.org

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Japantown photography event

Sunday, March 15. 2:00 to 4:00pm

Japanese American Historical Plaza (at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, just north of W. Burnside Street)

Join Oregonian staff photographer Motoya Nakamura as he leads a photo shoot at the Japanese American Historical Plaza. RSVP required -- to sign up, call ONLC at 503.224.1458 or email info@oregonnikkei.org. Meet at the Plaza. Bring your camera and snacks, and dress for the weather.

Cost is $25 ($10 for Friends of the Legacy Center)

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Socialist Party of Multnomah County

Sunday March 15, 1pm

Belmont Library, 1038 S.E. 39th (meeting room)

New campaign on voting initiative; updates on existing campaigns. May Day plamnning.

http://www.thesocialistparty.org/

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St. Paddys Day corned beef & cabbage dinner, Irish band

Sunday March 15, 6:00pm Doors open

Linnton Community Center, 10614 NW St. Helens Rd.

St. Patricks Day event! A fundraiser for the Linnton Community Center childrens programs and Food Bank expenses. Food, fun, dancing, and Irish music (two pipers, a side drum, and a flourishing tenor), and a chance to win big $$$$ (50/50 drawing at 8:30 pm chance to win hundreds of dollars; winner keeps half the cash -community center keeps half)

http://www.mcmulliganspipesanddrums.com/

* Full McMulligan quartet in uniform (kilts etc)

Tickets: adults 15.00

children $1.00

includes full dinner of corned beef, cabbage, and boiled potatoes with desserts

Beer for sale- donated by Widmer -- other beverages available

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Stop the Wars at Home and Abroad -- Keep Oregon's Guard Home from Iraq and Afghanistan - Part B

Monday, March 16

Salem, State Capitol

Join campaign member groups and participants from all over Oregon in a legislative visit day at the Capitol to tell your legislator what you think about the upcoming Guard deployment. Rural Organizing Project will be coordinating ways for folks to share their messages with the Legislature.

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Environmental Law Education Center Fourth Annual Northwest Conference on CLIMATE CHANGE

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March 16, 2009

World Trade Center Two, 25 SW Salmon Street, Portland Oregon

TOPICS INCLUDE:

What to Expect from Congress and the New Administration

Regional Coordination - Western Climate Initiative

Oregon & Washington Proposals and Approaches

Regulating Greenhouse Gases

Laws and Litigation

Air Quality Regulation

Impacts on Water Quantity and Quality

Practical Next Steps

Climate change is, without a doubt, one of the most complex and significant issues that we will face in our lifetimes. Perhaps faster than any other environmental challenge, climate change has forced experts to quickly define the problem; and propose organizational, legislative and legal, regulatory and scientific solutions. It is sometimes difficult to stay fully informed about all of the developments. At the Fourth Annual Northwest Conference on Climate Change <http://e2ma.net/go/1717324286/1562444/55619096/goto:http://www.elecenter.com/agenda_2009-03-16.htm> , sponsored by the Environmental Law Education Center <http://e2ma.net/go/1717324286/1562444/55619617/goto:http://www.elecenter.com/> , we have assembled an impressive lineup of knowledgeable speakers who will present the latest information on the strategies and approaches to addressing climate change. The faculty will present up-to-the-minute developments with an emphasis on practical advice and guidance. Please join us for this timely and important conference.

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AGENDA

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REGISTRATION

Online: Click here for secure online registration.

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Email, Fax or mail the registration form to the Environmental Law Education Center.

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Phone: Or call 503-282-5220 to register by phone.

Environmental Law Education Center

PO Box 40748

Portland OR 97240

Phone: 503-282-5220

Fax: 503-282-8520

Website: http://www.elecenter.com

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MCLE Credits Available for Members of the Oregon & Washington State Bars.

Environmental Law Education Center

1809 NE Stanton St | Portland Oregon 97240

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Representative Greenlick Town Hall Meeting

Saturday, March 17, 7:00 pm

St. Vincent Hospital classroom in the East Pavilion

With Rep. Chris Harker.

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ReTHINK Education Series 2009: Saving water and energy

March 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Billy Frank Conference Center, Ecotrust Building (2nd floor), 721 NW 9th Ave. Located on the Portland Streetcar line, ample bike parking, close to buses and MAX, on-street and surface lot parking.

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Community Advocacy Forum

Tues. March 31, 6:00–8:00 PM

First United Methodist Church, Collins Hall, 1838 SW Jefferson

Neighbors West-Northwest, CAT and Sisters Of The Road Present an Interactive Community Forum

Join new city Commissioner Amanda Fritz and Portland-based community advocates for an evening of reflection, discussion and learning. Hear about diverse organizing efforts in housing rights, homelessness, and local livability issues. Build skills in individualized workshops ranging from advocating at city hall to community organizing. A panel will discuss their diverse advocacy experiences with an opportunity for you to ask questions. Workshops in the second half provide more detailed advocacy training. A networking session will provide you time to learn about many advocacy efforts by Portland organizations. Food and Drink Provided. RSVP Recommended. Please invite your neighbors.

PDF invitation is provided in English and Spanish:

http://www.thesocialistparty.org/spo/action/Advocacy_Action_bilingual.pdf

More information will soon be posted at www.nwnw.org. Until then, feel free to contact Angela Southwick, angela@nwnw.org, 503.823.4211 or Mary-Rain O’Meara, mary-rain@nwnw.org, 503.823.4288 x6.

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ReTHINK Education Series 2009: Salvage and reuse, green materials, waste reduction

April 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Billy Frank Conference Center, Ecotrust Building (2nd floor), 721 NW 9th Ave. Located on the Portland Streetcar line, ample bike parking, close to buses and MAX, on-street and surface lot parking.

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PDX Peace Coalitions Mobilization

April 4th 2009

Beyond War: A New Economy is Possible

It is Time to End the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan

It is Time to Address the Economic Crisis by Cutting Military Spending

TBA: Teach In, March & Rally -- Info will be posted on http://www.pdxpeace.org

“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual death.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4, 1967

Together we can bring Dr. King’s legacy to life. Together we can build that new world. Join us in Portland Oregon or organize your own event in your city, town or local community on April 4 in solidarity with United for Peace & Justice’s National Mobilization http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=4027

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ReTHINK Education Series 2009: Living intentionally

April 8, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Billy Frank Conference Center, Ecotrust Building (2nd floor), 721 NW 9th Ave. Located on the Portland Streetcar line, ample bike parking, close to buses and MAX, on-street and surface lot parking.

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SANCTUARY WEEKEND FOR WOMEN VETERANS

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $5,000 for Flagship Project

Medford, Oregon – Sanctuary One at Double Oak Farm received a $5,000 grant today from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation. These funds will launch a series of Sanctuary Weekends for veterans and military family members. The first Sanctuary Weekend retreat for Women Veterans is scheduled for April 10-12. Women veterans are the second-fastest growing demographic in the veteran population. This community-based retreat will be one of the first in the nation to focus exclusively on the needs of women veterans. Facilitators are women veterans and female therapists who are also family members of veterans. The weekend includes outdoor activities at the 55-acre Double Oak Farm in the Applegate Valley; lodging at the Applegate River House; tools for stress management; a chance to meet and connect with other women veterans; and more. Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2009, and scholarships are available, including travel reimbursement for Oregon residents. More information is available at www.sanctuaryone.org. Sanctuary One is a 501.c.3 organization, and is currently raising funds to make this weekend available at no cost to women veterans.

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George Mann in concert

Friday, April 17, 7:00 PM

Local 99 of the AFM (American Federation of Musicians), 325 NE 20th in Portland (just South of Sandy Blvd.).

George will be featured in a concert sponsored by Education Without Borders and featuring songs and poems about the experience our veterans have in returning to society after exposure to war. This is a benefit and tickets will be sliding scale, $10 - $20. For Tickets Contact Call Dan Shea 503.661.1317 - Or email djshea@hotmail.com

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Socialist Party of Multnomah County

Sunday April 19, 1pm

Belmont Library, 1038 S.E. 39th (meeting room)

New campaign on voting initiative; updates on existing campaigns, final May 1 planning.

http://www.thesocialistparty.org/

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May 1

May Day! International labor day!

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Graffiti Removal in NWDA

Saturday, May 9, 9 AM - 1 PM

Volunteers Needed. Join us as we wipe-out graffiti, shred off stickers, and paint away

blemishes in NWDA. You can help make the neighborhood a better place

to live, work, and play!

This event is sponsored by the Graffiti Abatement Program of ONI.

http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=32420

To RSVP or learn more contact Alison Wallisch 503-823-4265 or

alison@nwnw.org

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Socialist Party of Multnomah County

Sunday May 17, 1pm

Belmont Library, 1038 S.E. 39th (meeting room)

Report gtom May 1st, voting initiative campaigns, Carolina brigades

http://www.thesocialistparty.org/

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The 2009 RSG webpage and online registration is up and running! if you run into any difficulties please contact Kelly Ball at: 503-823-9666.

http://www.portlandonline.com/oni/index.cfm?c=41151

City Club City Engagement Survey

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=gfNB1ipRLXBEWwX7R3AqAA_3d_3d.

Completing the survey takes less than 5 minutes and we hope to have your completed survey response by Mar. 15. All responses are anonymous and confidential.

VISION INTO ACTION APIRL 7th EVENT SURVEY

http://visionpdx.master.com/texis/master/search/+/form/2009%20VIA%20Coalition%20Partners%20Report.html

Tri-Met to reduce Bus Service

http://www.trimet.org

The Infill Design Toolkit

http://www.portlandonline.com/planning/infilldesign

Animated Traffic Law Center's short film on OR crosswalk laws

http://animatedtrafficlaw.org/ror/index.php/RoR:Every_corner_is_a_crosswalk