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SUMMARY:SOCAN’s Regional and Local Project Encourages Climate Action
DESCRIPTION:Join SOCAN February 28 at 6  pm via Zoom to learn how you can engage in climate action locally. \nFrom SOCAN: \nAddressing the climate crisis requires effort at all levels\, from the individual to the federal. Are you wondering what might be happening locally that might interest you?\nThe Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) Government Program includes a Regional and Local Project with Action Teams that encourage climate action closer to home. The SOCAN February open public general meeting\, via ZOOM\, will offer a series of short summaries of what the SOCAN Climate Action Teams are undertaking to stimulate local efforts. Please join us to find out what is happening near you\, offer suggestions\, and maybe see where you might fit in. \nThe brief summaries will identify what these local teams are doing in Grants Pass\, Medford\, Jacksonville\, Talent\, Ashland and the Applegate Valley. \nThe virtual meeting will occur on February 28th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm via ZOOM. There is no charge for joining the meeting\, but participants must register at the link on the SOCAN calendar event: https://socan.eco/events/
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socans-regional-and-local-project-encourages-climate-action/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Community Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T193000
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SUMMARY:Feb 28: Let's talk about Black history at Hanford
DESCRIPTION:A story of African American segregation and resistance \nFor our next edition of Let’s Talk About Hanford\, join our Nuclear Waste Program team as we cover the history of African American segregation and resistance at the Hanford Site and Tri-Cities from World War II through the end of the Cold War. \nJoin us for the live discussion\, via Zoom or Facebook\, 5:30 p.m.\, Feb. 28\, 2023. \nFor this conversation\, we’re welcoming back Robert Franklin\, the assistant director and archivist of the Hanford History Project\, director of the Hanford Oral History Project\, a certified archivist\, published author\, and an Assistant Professor in the History Department at Washington State University\, Tri-Cities. Following his presentation\, we’ll host a live Q&A session to answer your questions! \nThe discussion will be facilitated by our Nuclear Waste Program communications team. \nJoin the conversation \nThis event will stream on both Zoom and Facebook Live. Those in attendance on the Zoom stream will have the opportunity to either type their questions in the chat or to unmute\, turn on their cameras\, and ask their questions directly. \nJoin via Facebook by watching live at the time of the event on our Hanford Facebook page or the Facebook event page. \nFor the Zoom stream: \n\nJoin the Zoom stream up to 15 minutes before the 5:30 p.m. start time.\nMeeting ID: 893 9943 4975\nPasscode: 561241\n\nJoin by phone (audio only): \n\nFind your local number from Zoom.\nMeeting ID: 893 9943 4975\nPasscode: 561241\n\nCan’t attend the Feb. 28 conversation? The event recording will be available on our Facebook page and the Ecology YouTube channel shortly after the stream ends. \nYou can submit your questions to us about Black history at Hanford in advance of the live event. We’ll make every effort to answer your submitted questions live during the Q&A session. \nWhat it’s all about \nWe began Let’s Talk About Hanford in March 2021\, aiming to help you better understand all things related to the complex nuclear cleanup at Hanford. \nBeginning in World War II\, Hanford produced plutonium for decades\, before shifting to a new mission in 1989\, cleaning up the massive amounts of waste and contamination that production left behind. \nThese conversations blend high-level easy-to-understand presentations and conversations with you about Hanford topics\, ranging from specific cleanup projects and history of the site\, to the Hanford Reach habitat\, and the wildlife that calls it home. \nWe’re gearing these virtual discussions toward those unfamiliar with Hanford\, those who want a refresher\, or to expand existing knowledge about Hanford. We’ll start each event with a short presentation on that day’s topic\, followed by a live Q&A with those watching. \nHave any questions or ideas for future conversations? Drop us a line\, and we hope to see you virtually during our next livestream! \nMissed our prior Let’s Talk About Hanford conversations? Check them out on YouTube.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/feb-28-lets-talk-about-black-history-at-hanford/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T183000
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SUMMARY:HIV and Aids Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:Join HIV Alliance and OHSU Nursing School for a screening of documentary “5B\,” plus educational materials\, Narcan training\, and free snacks! Contact dyanez-canton@allianceor.onmicrosoft.com with questions. \nThe event will take place at SOU’s Hannon Library\, in the Messe Room (1250 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland) from 4-6:30 p.m. February 27\, 2023.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/hiv-and-aids-awareness-event/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T163000
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SUMMARY:Justice for Aidan Ellison at Trial of Accused Feb 27
DESCRIPTION:Join with the community to witness and show support for Justice for Aidan Ellison at the trial of the accused.  Supporters will gather at the Ashland Plaza in Ashland at 3:30 p.m. the first day of the trial Mon\, Feb 27. \nRobert Keggan\, a 49-year-old Talent man\, is scheduled for a 14-day trial beginning Feb. 27\, for the killing of 19-year-old Aidan Ellison outside the Stratford Inn. Keegan is going on trial for second degree murder. \nAidan was from Ashland and his beautiful life was taken away from him before it began (see attached photo). Let us all stand together in solidarity asking JUSTICE for Aidan at the Medford Courthouse. \nSHOW UP AT THE Ashland Plaza at 3:30 p.m.\n \n\n      Dress warmly as we will be outdoors.\n      Bring signs if you desire.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/justice-for-aidan-ellison-at-trial-of-accused-feb-27/
LOCATION:Ashland Plaza\, 41 N. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230225T143000
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SUMMARY:Protect Peehee Mu'huh: Resisting Dirty Mining for “Clean Energy”
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to this free event with People of Red Mountain! \nAs demand for electric cars and renewable energy increases\, so has the pressure from governments and corporations to exploit Indigenous lands and waterways for lithium– a critical component in producing new batteries. \nA coalition of Indigenous groups\, tribes\, and environmental organizations are fighting to protect Thacker Pass from the largest proposed open pit lithium mine in the U.S.\, on Paiute-Shoshone land in northern Nevada. Exploratory drilling for lithium is also underway at other sites in Nevada and just over the state line in southeast Oregon. \nThis panel will show that the ongoing degradation of land\, water\, and Indigenous sovereignty is a false solution to our climate crisis. Presented by People of Red Mountain and moderated by Ka’ila Farrell-Smith. \nThis event is being offered freely to the community as part of SOU’s upcoming Climate Justice Conference. You can learn more about the conference at https://sou.edu/…/climate-justice…/conference-program/
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/protect-peehee-muhuh-resisting-dirty-mining-for-clean-energy/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Indigenous Sovereignty
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230226
DTSTAMP:20230126T233046Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Justice Conference
DESCRIPTION:Be Part of the Change: February 24-25\, 2023 \nFrom SOU’s Sustainability Center \nThe goal of the conference is to accelerate the pace with which a racial equity lens is integrated into regional climate change mitigation\, adaptation\, and resilience efforts. Centering of BIPOC experiences and adopting a racial equity lens for planning and decision making is urgently needed. By convening individuals and organizations from racial justice and social equity arenas with those working toward climate change resilience\, this conference hopes to build a more equitable future where BIPOC and historically marginalized communities are less disproportionately impacted by a changing climate. \nThis two-day conference will feature case study presentations\, panel discussions\, workshops\, and keynote speakers from Southern Oregon and beyond\, around these three themes: \n\nClimate justice activism\, action\, and learning\nAdopting a racial equity lens – for individuals\, for groups\, and for action\nLearning lessons about equity and resilience from the 2020 fires\n\nThis conference is open to anyone interested in learning about climate and social justice! Attendees are expected to be a mixture of interested community members\, high school and college students\, teachers\, and faculty from the region\, and employees and volunteers with government agencies\, businesses\, and community organizations. \nRegistration
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/climate-justice-conference/
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230223T130000
DTSTAMP:20230202T230142Z
CREATED:20230131T230029Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-racist Speaker Series: The Nexus of Afrofuturism\, Place and Agriculture in Black Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 23 “The Nexus of Afrofuturism\, Place and Agriculture in Black Liberation” with Mirabai Collins\, Co-Founder\, Black Futures Farm and Co-Director\, Black Food ?Sovereignty Coalition\, and Malcolm Shabazz Hoover\, Co- Founder and Co-Director\, Black Futures Farm \nFounded in 2018\, Black Futures Farm is run by a group of Black identified/Diasporic and Continental African people working together\, growing food and community in SE Portland. \nThis free online event is a part of the Anti-racist and Decolonization of Agriculture Winter Speaker Series.\n \nRogue Valley Food System Network\, SOU Native American Studies and OSU Extension partnered to bring together diverse voices in agriculture to support  local communities through learning and integrating the distinct and varied ways of farming\, tending land\, and understanding the challenges faced by BIPOC farmers and farmworkers. \nRegister here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/anti-racist-speaker-series-the-nexus-of-afrofuturism-place-and-agriculture-in-black-liberation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T203000
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SUMMARY:Gareth Higgins: How Not to Be Afraid
DESCRIPTION:Join Peace House and the Hearth for an evening of storytelling and conversation with Irish writer Gareth Higgins\, author of How Not to Be Afraid. \nThe world seems terrifying. Whether your fear is about violence\, shame\, illness\, money\, meaning\, or the collapse of certainty\, you are not alone. Yet the power of the fear we feel depends on the story we tell about fear. Fight\, flee\, or freeze: are these are only options? \nGrowing up near the troubled city of Belfast\, Gareth Higgins was schooled in suspicion\, mistrust\, and paranoia. Would someone be lurking behind the door? Was there a bomb under that car? Yet fear feeds on the stories we tell ourselves\, Higgins claims\, and in the pages of How Not to Be Afraid\, he delves into the mechanisms of fear\, as well as the quiet\, immense strength of individuals and communities that refuse to let it reign. \nGrounded in personal experience and expert reflection on violence\, conflict transformation\, and trauma recovery\, Higgins traces vulnerability as strength to address seven common fears that plague each of us at some point in our lives. By examining such topics as the fear of being alone\, the fear of not having enough\, and the fear of violence and death\, he invites readers into habits of hope rooted in Celtic spirituality and the mysteries of love. \nIn the rich spiritual\, activist\, and literary tradition of Walter Wink and Kathleen Norris\, Higgins points us toward tenderness\, empathy\, and gentle encounter with each other and with our deepest and most relentless fears. He shows us how we can replace our narratives of fear and cynicism with better stories. Peace is the way to itself\, he reveals\, and when we choose this path\, our lives will never be the same. \nGareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975\, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles\, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world\, peace and making justice\, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He is the co-founder of The Porch Community\, the Wild Goose\, New Story and Movies & Meaning festivals\, and leads retreats in Ireland and the US. He is passionate about helping people discover the meaning of our own lives\, and to learn from each other about how stories help us live better. www.garethhiggins.net \n  \nHosted by Mark Yaconelli. Sponsored by The Hearth\, Peace House\, and First Presbyterian Church of Ashland
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/gareth-higgins-how-not-to-be-afraid/
LOCATION:Ashland Presbyterian Church\, 1615 Clark Ave\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230219T180000
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SUMMARY:Who Wrote That? Artificial Intelligence Discussion February 19
DESCRIPTION:The Jefferson Center will present a discussion of ChatGPT and similar Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that use language in amazingly human ways led by Jefferson Center member Dr. Tony Davis. \nSunday\, February 19\, 2023\, 4-6 pm. Co-Hosted by Science Works at 1500 East Main St. in Ashland. \nDr. Davis will facilitate a conversation about the effects and implications of these AI systems\, focusing on education and critical thinking. The session will begin by showing some of ChatGPT’s capabilities in action. Then discussion will turn to broader issues. Is this the end of student essays? To what extent can their use be detected and regulated? What kinds of skills become less relevant when students use this technology in their written work? Are fears about losing crucial cognitive abilities justified? \nAI systems offer wide-ranging\, plausible\, coherent\, and nearly instant responses to all kinds of queries and instructions. Ask ChatGPT for suggestions about attracting customers to a new café\, and it provides a list of very sensible ones. Ask it to write a sonnet in French about dogs hunting squirrels and it pops one out. But such systems also prompt some deep and potentially disturbing questions. How much can we trust what they say? Which applications are fair\, transparent\, and ethical? How do our ideas about trust\, authorship\, authoritative sources\, and deception adjust to this way of producing written – and\, for that matter\, spoken – material? And in the end\, how much do we care? \nAs we rapidly enter an age of machines with uncanny abilities – superhuman game-playing skills\, deep-fake videos\, autonomous vehicles\, and drug design – systems that use human language fluently challenge us at a visceral and fundamental level. How do the prospects of writing by machine compare with other circumstances when we’ve had to deal with automation and technological change\, such as smartphones\, calculators\, the printing press\, or the invention of writing itself? \nDr. Tony Davis received his Ph.D. in linguistics from Stanford and his career since then has focused primarily on computational linguistics and knowledge representation including audio/video search and retrieval and computer-assisted medical coding. He taught courses on computational linguistics and information retrieval at Georgetown University for 15 years. \nThe Jefferson Center is a Rogue Valley non-profit focused on critical thinking using secular humanist values to understand and engage with issues important to our community. See https:thejeffcenter.org for more details on this and future events.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/who-wrote-that-artificial-intelligence-discussion-february-19/
LOCATION:ScienceWorks\, 1500 East Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230218T213000
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SUMMARY:Benefit Concert Supporting Our Unhoused Neighbors
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 18\, 2023 from 7 to 9:30 PM\, the Havurah Synagogue is holding a benefit concert to support their parking program serving unhoused individuals and families. The program provides safe parking\, dedicated bathroom facility and trash receptacle for participants. The concert features the Rogue Valley Peace Choir\, Plan Be\, Indelible Soul and Gene Burnett.\n\nEllen Marks\, who oversees the program\, writes\, “We have provided assistance to more than 40 homeless individuals and families since we began the program in 2018. We also assist with referrals to other community organizations\, and occasional funds for housing and other needs as our budget permits. This program provides stability allowing many of the individuals we have served to transition to permanent housing.”\n\nThe concert opens with the Rogue Valley Peace Choir\, under the direction of Jerry Campbell with accompanist Mikkiko Petrucelli. They have been singing songs of every era and style\, from all around the world\, for twenty years. Their music is meant to inspire people to live and act in ways that promote peace\, social justice\, and responsible stewardship of the earth.\nAlso featured is Indelible Soul with Rick\, Celia and Cole Chadwick\, a mother\, father and son trio whose lively acoustic music and beautiful harmonies combine traditional and original tunes including urban and country swing.\n\nThe acoustic duo of Cyrise and Stefan Schachter\, Plan be\, weaves lyrics about love and learning with the warm textures and melodies of voice\, guitar\, and piano. – you’re sure to be humming along.\n\nClosing the concert will be local folk singer/activist\, Gene Burnett\, who has been writing and recording since 1990\, with forty albums to his credit. His songs include the playful\, the profound\, the hilarious\, and everything in between!\n\nThe Havurah Synagogue is located at 185 North Mountain Ave. in Ashland\, Call 541-488-7716 for more info. The suggested donation for the concert is $20 and 100% of the proceeds support the program. No one turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/benefit-concert-supporting-our-unhoused-neighbors/
LOCATION:Havurah Synagogue\, 185 N. Mountain Avenue\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Food Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230216T130000
DTSTAMP:20230202T225946Z
CREATED:20230130T225821Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-racist Speaker Series: Good Fire: Tribal First Foods and Indigenous Fire Science
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 16 “Good Fire: Tribal First Foods and Indigenous Fire Science” with Joe Scott\,Traditional Ecologist and Practitioner\, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. \nJoe lives and studies on Kalapuya Illahee as Curriculum Director for the Traditional Ecological Inquiry Program\, partnering with regional land stewards to serve tribal families to support environmental stewardship\, promote food sovereignty\, and explore traditional ways of knowing through the exploration of Indigenous ecological science. \nThis free online event is a part of the Anti-racist and Decolonization of Agriculture Winter Speaker Series.\n \nRogue Valley Food System Network\, SOU Native American Studies and OSU Extension partnered to bring together diverse voices in agriculture to support  local communities through learning and integrating the distinct and varied ways of farming\, tending land\, and understanding the challenges faced by BIPOC farmers and farmworkers. \nRegister here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/anti-racist-speaker-series-good-fire-tribal-first-foods-and-indigenous-fire-science/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Indigenous Sovereignty
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230214T200000
DTSTAMP:20230202T224824Z
CREATED:20230202T224709Z
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SUMMARY:V Day: Break the Chain of Violence Ashland
DESCRIPTION:V-Day Is the global activist movement to end violence against all women (cisgender and transgender)\, gender diverse people\, girls and the planet.  It was begun by Eve Ensler\, and has now grown into a global grassroots organization called One Billion Rising. One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in human history. Originally designed to focus awareness on the violence experienced by women and girls\, the mission has expanded to include violence against all marginalized groups. \nPlease join local community leaders in Ashland on February 14\, 2023 for our local event in solidarity with the many other actions around the world that will be held on that day. The event is designed to bring us together in dance and song\, focusing awareness on the violence experienced by women\, girls\, cisgender\, transgender\, gender non-conforming\, BIPOC\, Jewish\, Asian\, those in poverty and by the many other marginalized people in our community. \nTogether\, we will create a joyful\, creative celebration of our diversity\, express our solidarity by denouncing the violence that many of our marginalized community members experience.  The event will include the community flash mob dance protesting domestic violence; BREAK THE CHAIN\, which is performed across the world\, as well as music\, powerful speakers\, and educational booths. \nParticipants include: \nMarta Quest and a drumming circle of women will start the evening off followed by Lisa Ebony\, who will sing SAY HER NAME.  Lisa is the leader of the Ashland BIPoC Sanctuary and co-host of Ashland’s local community radio station KSKQ including The Chop Shop and Friday Nights music show\, The Music That Makes Us. \nDr. Louise Paré\, global women’s spirituality educator and author will speak about the current situation of Ukrainian women and girls regarding human and sex trafficking. \nAlicia Gerrity: SOU student body president\, will perform BODYlogues which creates a brave and liberating space that addresses systems of privilege\, hierarchies of power\, societal mistreatment of bodies\, and the expectations placed upon them. Through this\, BODYlogues seeks to challenge toxic cultural expectations and promote full autonomy\, Sovereignity\, bodily acceptance and pride. \nWomen With Wings choir and the Holy Misfits will be lifting us up with their harmonies! \nEducational booths will include Community Works Domestic Violence\, Sexual Assault and Sex Trafficking Resource Center; SART the sexual assault response team; SOPride and “Breaking Trafficking Traps” in Ukraine. Jackson County library will be offering a sampling of books reflective of diversity and inclusion.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/v-day-break-the-chain-of-violence-ashland/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall\, 175 N Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230213T190000
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SUMMARY:VFP 156 Presents: War-torn Ukraine\, the photos of Christopher Briscoe
DESCRIPTION:Veterans for Peace\, Rogue Valley Chapter 156\, invites the public to attend this special program at 5:30 pm Monday\, February 13th\, in the Adams Room of the Medford Central Library\, 205 S. Central Ave. \nChristopher Briscoe is perhaps the Rogue Valley’s finest professional photographer. He regularly travels the world\, taking amazing pictures of people & landscapes. Last year\, he took his cameras to Ukraine. Next Monday evening he’ll show us the best of those photos as our guest speaker at our February monthly meeting. We’ll have his program first and then have our usual potluck dinner and short business meeting afterward. We’ll meet in the Adams Room of the Medford Library at 5:30 pm. Peace-loving members of the public are invited to join us. This is a free event.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/vfp-156-presents-war-torn-ukraine-the-photos-of-christopher-briscoe/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230209T130000
DTSTAMP:20230202T225626Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-racist Speaker Series: The Struggle of Cannabis Workers in Local Grows
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 9\, register and participate in a discussion titled\, “The Struggle of Cannabis Workers in Local Grows” with  Únete Oregon\, a movement of farm workers and immigrants. The event is one in the Anti-racist and Decolonization of Agriculture Winter Speaker Series.\n \nRogue Valley Food System Network\, SOU Native American Studies and OSU Extension partnered to bring together diverse voices in agriculture to support  local communities through learning and integrating the distinct and varied ways of farming\, tending land\, and understanding the challenges faced by BIPOC farmers and farmworkers. \nRegister here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/anti-racist-speaker-series-the-struggle-of-cannabis-workers-in-local-grows/
LOCATION:Oregon Shakespeare Production Site\, 408 Talent Avenue\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230207T173000
DTSTAMP:20230202T232015Z
CREATED:20230131T231621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T232015Z
UID:10000727-1675785600-1675791000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Public Broadcasting In the Rogue Valley Event
DESCRIPTION:“The Past\, Present & Future of Public Broadcasting in Our Region” is the subject of the next “Big Ideas” discussion on Tues.\, February 7\, 4:00-5:30 p.m.\, in the Gresham Room at Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. \nPaul Westhelle\, Executive Director\, Jefferson Public Radio; and Phil Meyer\, President & CEO\, Southern Oregon PBS; will explain public service media’s role in providing award-winning journalism — plus arts\, cultural and educational programming. \nThey’ll also touch on public broadcasting’s challenges and opportunities in the digital age as it develops strategies to serve the next generation of listeners and viewers. \nThis free event is presented by the AAUW Ashland Branch and Jackson County Library Services.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/public-broadcasting-in-the-rogue-valley-event/
LOCATION:Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230204T120000
DTSTAMP:20230126T221151Z
CREATED:20230126T221151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T221151Z
UID:10000696-1675501200-1675512000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Feb 4 Rogue Basin Water Action Community Event
DESCRIPTION:2023 Kick-off Event
 Saturday\, February 4\, 2023 at 9 AM to Noon at the Medford Public Library’s Large Meeting Room\nat 205 S. Central Avenue. \nThe event is free and open to everyone. \nThe Water Action Community flows from the ideas brought forth during SOPA’s Rogue Valley Water Solutions Summit last fall. Water League\, which engages the public Water stewardship\, is collaborating with SOPA to support the next steps that individuals and action groups can take to make a difference in the Rogue Basin. \nMore than 200 people\, including Indigenous wisdom keepers\, panelists from across the state of Oregon\, and citizens concerned for the efficient and beneficial use of the Rogue Valley’s water met over the course of the 6-part Water Solutions Summit series. \nFour action teams (cohorts) emerged from the summit that are critical to the health and well-being of our valley’s water. The format for February 4 will include an examination of “What is” and “What could be.” \nThe action-driven cohorts will explore: \nRights of Nature\, Indigenous Perspectives\, and the Public Trust Doctrine\nFunding\, Legislation\, Water Rights\, and Water Law\nEquity for Aquifers\, Agriculture\, Wetlands and Waterways\nWater Equity for Domestic\, Industrial\, and Commercial Uses \nDuring the Water Action Community – 2023 Launch on February 4\, folks can sign up for one or more cohorts they’d like to join and then enter a breakout session during which each team will meet to: \n\nPlan its regular meeting schedule\,\nBegin formulating its mission and\nBrainstorm a few goals  to achieve to pursue that mission.\n\nWe seek: \n\n Greater community ties based on our relationship with water and a better understanding of the Rights of Nature;\nUnderstanding and adoption of traditional ecological knowledge\, and to support water sovereignty for Indigenous Peoples;\nBetter communication between the community and their decision makers;\nActions that result in greater beneficial uses of water and actions that increase water quality;\nEquity for water users who have experienced injustice;\nProtections for water sources such as groundwater\, aquifers\, headwaters\, surface waters\, wetlands\, springs\, lakes\, and ponds by use of the Public Trust Doctrine\, changes in rules and statutes\, implementation of conservation best practices\, and enforcement of existing water laws;\nTo identify the public interest in all its diversity as it pertains to water with an eye to the public and environmental health\, welfare\, and safety.\n\nWater League will provide the overall support and organization for the four teams all year long and will be available to attend all team meetings to keep a central hub connection\, hear needs and suggestions\, and report on related actions of other teams.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/feb-4-rogue-basin-water-action-community-event/
LOCATION:Medford Library\, 205 Central Avenue\, Medford\, Oregon
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230124T190000
DTSTAMP:20230112T175742Z
CREATED:20230101T175424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T175742Z
UID:10000688-1674579600-1674586800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Welcome the 118th Congress with Action - FCNL
DESCRIPTION:When: Tuesday\, January 24\, 8:00 PM Eastern \nLearn about the policy opportunities in the 118th Congress\, which begins in January 2023\, and how you can effectively engage your representatives during the February congressional recess. \nDon’t buy into doom and gloom. From seeking justice in partnership with Native communities to making key investments to prevent conflict before it occurs both at home and abroad\, the newly seated 118th Congress presents opportunities to advance policies for peace and justice. Join FCNL’s Advocacy staff to learn how you can effectively engage your Representative while they are home during the February congressional recess. \nHave questions ahead of time? Use the comment box on the form or email us at Lobby@fcnl.org. \nSign Up Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/welcome-the-118th-congress-with-action-fcnl/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230116T143000
DTSTAMP:20230112T141241Z
CREATED:20230112T141241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T141241Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Celebration on the Plaza
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate the teachings and spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at noon on Monday\, January 16 at the Ashland Plaza.\n\nGospel music begins at 12:00pm.  From 1:00pm – 2:30pm you will hear from Dr. Doland\, a former Freedom Rider\, Dr. Craig who marched in Selma with Dr. King. and a panel of community leaders who will discuss Dr. King‘s book “Why we Can’t Wait”.  Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King wrote this book in the 60’s and it is still very relevant today.\n\nThe group will end the afternoon with Dr. King‘s I Have a Dream speech in his own words. With gospel music and fellowship to follow.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/mlk-day-celebration-on-the-plaza/
LOCATION:Ashland Plaza\, 41 N. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T170000
DTSTAMP:20230112T140100Z
CREATED:20230112T140100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T140100Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King Jr. Day Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join the Grants Pass Remembrance Coalition for a Community Event! \nCommunity Conversation \nExplore what it means for Grants Pass to embody MLK’s vision of the beloved community. His vision inspires us to reflect on our history as a sundown Town and create a new identity as a Sunrise Community. \nHistorical Reconciliation \nWe will journey through the three R’s of reconciliation: remembrance\, repair\, and redemption. \nFamilies are welcome\nThe main event will be geared toward older audiences. Age appropriate materials will be provided for children to engage with MLK’s vision. \nReach out to gpremembrance@gmail.com with questions or for more information. \nSunday Jan 15 3 p.m.\nGP HS\nPerforming Arts Center \n“But the end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is the creation of the beloved community\,” MLK \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/martin-luther-king-jr-day-gathering/
LOCATION:Grants Pass High School\, 830 NE 9th St\,\, Grants Pass\, OR\, 97526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230115T130000
DTSTAMP:20230112T164842Z
CREATED:20221224T163813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T164842Z
UID:10000687-1673784000-1673787600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Is Israel an Apartheid State?
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will look at the topic and the following: \nDoes Israel’s treatment of Palestinians constitute a form of apartheid–the systematic segregation and discrimination of a population on the basis of race\, first put into place in South Africa? Such is the claim of the UN\, Amnesty International\, B’Tselem\, Human Rights Watch\, and journalists from a range of media. The International Criminal Court has labeled apartheid “a crime against humanity.” Two short documentary films explore the separate and distinct laws\, physical infrastructure\, civil systems and military enforcement applied to Palestinians in Israel and in the occupied territories. If this is apartheid\, what is the authority of the UN and the ICC to adjudicate Israel’s violation of international law? Israel’s newly elected right-wing government promises more extreme forms of discrimination\, exclusion\, and violence directed at Palestinian citizens of Israel and in the occupied territories. \nWatch the film for free at your convenience | Join the Q&A Discussion with an expert panel. \nSaleh Hijazi: Former Deputy Regional Direct – MENA at Amnesty International\nMichael Lynk: Author\, Associate Professor of Law at Western University\, former UNHCR Special Rapporteur for Palestinian Territories\nEdwin Arrison: Anglican Priest\, Development Officer – Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation\nJonathan Kuttab (moderator):  Attorney\, author\, Exec. Dir. Friends of Sabeel North America\nRegister here:  tinyurl.com/VFHL-January2023\nWatch the Trailer: tinyurl.com/VFHL-ApartheidTrailer \nThis event is Co-Sponsored by: Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East and Independent Jewish Voices – Canada \nSUPPORTER Organizations: :  Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ♦ Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace ♦  Quaker Palestine Israel Network ♦ Indiana Center for Middle East Peace ♦ Disciples Palestine-Israel Network ♦ Virginia Coalition for Human Rights ♦ Mennonite Palestine Israel Network ♦ Friends of Sabeel North America ♦ Center for Jewish Nonviolence ♦ Episcopal Peace Fellowship Palestine Israel Network ♦ Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions–USA  ♦ Northern New Jersey Jewish Voice for Peace ♦ United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network ♦ Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service ♦ Churches for Middle East Peace ♦
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/is-israel-an-apartheid-state/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230112T210000
DTSTAMP:20221229T163619Z
CREATED:20221229T163454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T163619Z
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SUMMARY:Public Forum: 'Ancestor's Future: Crystalizing Our Call' Jan 12
DESCRIPTION:“After 2 years of working with on thee Say Their Names (STN) project\, first on the existing memorial\, then as a part of the STN collective\, and now as a supportive capacity on as a member of the Public Arts Commission (PAC)\, I am thrilled to share with the public an invitation to the first of two public forums.  These forums are a required  part of the city council’s resolution to accept the gift of a permanent art installation by local artist\, Micah Blacklight.” \n“We invite you to the Gresham Room in Ashland’s Public Library\, January 12\, 2023\, at 7:00 PM to learn about the tantalizing potential of a new public artwork. \nJoin the panel / community discussion along with artist Micah Blacklight\, who is gifting our town with a permanent Say Their Names Memorial\, Ancestor’s Future: Crystallizing Our Call\, at the first of two community forums in accordance with the acceptance resolution of the Ashland City Council. \nThis educational event is presented by the Ashland Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) and will be FREE to all members of the community. Space is limited. \nContact: saytheirnamescollective@gmail.com
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/public-forum-ancestors-future-crystalizing-our-call-jan-12/
LOCATION:Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221231
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230102
DTSTAMP:20221229T234859Z
CREATED:20221229T161621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T234859Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Labyrinth Walk to New Year
DESCRIPTION:Ashland’s 24th Community Labyrinth Walk to New Year starts December 31\, 2022\, from 3:30 PM – 1:00 AM January 1\, 2023\, resumes January 1\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in Wesley Hall on the campus of Ashland First United Methodist Church\, 175 N. Main St.\, Ashland\, Oregon. \nEveryone is welcome to the nondenominational\, interfaith event. \nFind the complete schedule on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AshlandSacredWalkToNewYear.  The labyrinth walk is free to all. Donations provide the only funding and are gratefully accepted. \nRead more about the event here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/sacred-labyrinth-walk-to-new-year/
LOCATION:Wesley Hall\, 175 N Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221212T180000
DTSTAMP:20221212T225043Z
CREATED:20221212T224802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221212T225043Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Medical Response Teams in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Since shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine earlier this year\, the Tigard-based humanitarian relief agency Medical Teams International (MTI) has been on the ground responding to the crisis. As Russia’s aggression continues to cause mass migration\, loss of life\, and destruction\, Medical Teams International continues to provide needed supplies and medical care to refugees crossing into Moldova and to the injured and ill within Ukraine. As Martha Newsome\, President & CEO of MTI recently said\, “the world continues to watch in disbelief and with great sadness\, Ukrainians are struggling to survive amidst the chaos of war.” \nThe situation has seen\, and will continue to see\, increasing volatility — reportedly more than five million refugees have crossed into Ukraine’s neighboring countries of Poland\, Hungary\, Romania\, Moldova\, and other countries since February 2022. With many towns and villages almost completely wiped out\, hotels and homes in western Ukraine bursting at the seams with displaced families seeking safety\, how have on-the-ground workers and volunteers responded to deliver urgent medical and psychological care to refugees? And what is the short- and long-term outlook from those on the frontlines? \nThis presentation will feature Medical Teams International’s Patty Hutton\, Response Specialist\, supporting emergency response in Ukraine\, and Joe DiCarlo\, MTI’s Global Ambassador and member of WorldOregon’s Board of Advisors\, for a look at the current situation and outlook on the crisis in Ukraine. \nAbout the Speakers \nPatty Hutton is currently a Response Specialist at Medical Teams International\, focused on supporting the Ukraine response.  Since 2010\, Patty has served across several response contexts with various international NGOs\, including Iraq\, Haiti (the 2010 earthquake\, Hurricanes Isaac and Matthew)\, Philippines\, South Sudan\, Bangladesh\, Darfur\, Somaliland\, Lebanon\, Greece\, Sudan\, Ethiopia\, and most recently Ukraine. She received her master’s degree in Public Policy from Pepperdine University\, and she also received her PhD in March of this year\, in Organizational Leadership—with her dissertation topic focusing on Humanitarian Fatigue in humanitarian aid leaders. Patty has also spent time working on a presidential campaign and has also spent some time outside of the aid world working with an environmental justice organization. \nJoe DiCarlo is Medical Teams International’s Global Ambassador. When Hurricane Mitch barreled through Central America in 1998\, Joe mobilized a team of medical professionals to help suffering families recover. This was his first assignment – responding to the second-deadliest hurricane in recorded history. Over the course of his 20 years at Medical Teams International\, Joe’s led dozens of disaster responses. Seeing the suffering on a mother’s face is what drives him to help Medical Teams International implement programs that provide for the whole person. He currently serves as Medical Teams’ Global Ambassador\, where he builds faith partnerships both domestically and internationally and provides duty of care services for the staff. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/23307/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221123T183000
DTSTAMP:20221118T190601Z
CREATED:20221118T190415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T190601Z
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SUMMARY:Vigil for Aiden Ellison at Mural
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, November 23rd there will be a candlelight vigil and spoken word in front of Aidan’s likeness on the mural (at Ashland High School) on Mountain Street between Main Street and East Main from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/vigil-for-aiden-ellison-at-mural/
LOCATION:Ashland High School\, Mountain Street\, Ashland\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221114T200000
DTSTAMP:20221111T010738Z
CREATED:20221111T010607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T010738Z
UID:10000607-1668452400-1668456000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Frank Romano to Speak at Bloomsbury Books
DESCRIPTION:Frank Romano\, who was released from jail in Jerusalem in 2018 and deported for his activist work\, will speak in Ashland Monday\, Nov. 14\, from 7-8 pm at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland. \nThe author will give a free signed copy of his book to the first five people who arrive to the event. \nLove and Terror in the Middle East\, 5th Ed. dramatically captures the author’s efforts to promote understanding and cooperation between Jews\, Muslims and Christians in Palestine and Israel. \nThis 5th Edition includes a new chapter (Epilogue 1) about his recent experiences\, in September 2018\, trying to defend a Bedouin village “Khan al-Ahmar” in the West Bank. To prevent its destruction by Israeli forces\, he and other activists stepped in front of a bulldozer. He was subsequently arrested\, imprisoned in Jerusalem and then deported to France. \nRomano\, born in Oregon\, is an actor\, a retired professor at the University of Paris and a member of the California and French Bars. \nFree Food and other Refreshments provided by Food Angels. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/frank-romano-to-speak-at-bloomsbury-books/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books\, 290 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, Oregon\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Nonviolence,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T200000
DTSTAMP:20221103T135823Z
CREATED:20221027T224836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T135823Z
UID:10000478-1668016800-1668024000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Water Solutions Summit Session 5: The Catch Basin: A Flood of Issues & Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:The Rogue Valley Water Solutions Summit’s fifth session is November 9\, at 6 p.m. on Zoom. \nA description of the event from SOPA organizers: \n“Averting mistakes and disasters – floods\, fires\, market pressures and more. Drought has an impact on our forests\, flood prevention\, and storm run-off. The potential for treated effluent as irrigation source for parks\, roadways\, golf courses\, etc.; real estate development impacts; and the implementation of water catchment and other earth-friendly practices will be discussed.” \nRegister for the Water Solutions Summit Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/water-solutions-summit-session-5-the-catch-basin-a-flood-of-issues-possibilities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221110T060000
DTSTAMP:20221102T183447Z
CREATED:20221102T183447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T183447Z
UID:10000479-1667984400-1668060000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:The Nation “What Just Happened” Election Coverage Nov 9
DESCRIPTION:Editorial director and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel\, justice correspondent Elie Mystal\, national affairs correspondents Joan Walsh and John Nichols\, and DC bureau chief Chris Lehmann will lead a spirited\, if bleary-eyed\, discussion on the possibilities and pitfalls coming out of Election Day. The Senate and House races will be obvious points of discussion but the importance of the State houses\, local legislatures\, and individual referendums will also be thoroughly unpacked. Moderated by Nation editor D.D. Guttenplan\, there will be ample time for audience questions. \nTickets are $10. Closed captions are available. A link to video of the full proceedings will be sent to every ticket holder.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-nation-what-just-happened-election-coverage-nov-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221030T180000
DTSTAMP:20221019T210757Z
CREATED:20221019T210703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T210757Z
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SUMMARY:Rogue Action Center Celebrates Five Years
DESCRIPTION:Rogue Action Center will turn five years old this year. \n\nFrom RAC: \n\n“The RAC was founded to work with community and for community to build a just\, inclusive\, and sustainable Southern Oregon for everyone. Over the past five years\, we have accomplished so much together! Our achievements and ongoing work has been made possible by the whole community. \n\nLets celebrate together with games\, refreshments\, music and a peak into the programs we are currently working on. \nWhether you are an old friend or new to our work\, we look forward to seeing you there! \n\nFor more information or with questions\, please email info@rogueactioncenter.org.”
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/rogue-action-center-celebrates-five-years/
LOCATION:Rogue Action Cener\, 102 Home street\, Talent\, 97540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221026T210000
DTSTAMP:20221019T210207Z
CREATED:20221019T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221019T210207Z
UID:10000476-1666812600-1666818000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Salem Peace Lecture: How We Can Avoid Nuclear Disaster
DESCRIPTION:You can stream this year’s Salem Peace Lecture with a nuclear weapons abolition expert. \nDr. Ira Helfand will deliver this year’s Salem Peace Lecture. His topic will be “Back from the Nuclear Brink: Prescription for Survival.” Dr. Helfand will lecture in person as well as being live-streamed worldwide on Willamette University’s YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/a4YvlcIAbX0 \n“Dr. Helfand is a perfect fit for this topic\,” said Fariborz Pakseresht\, a member of the Peace Lecture Committee. “He is co-chair of national Physicians for Social Responsibility’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition Committee\, as well as serving as Immediate Past President of PSR’s global parent organization\, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW).” Helfand is also one of the originators of the international Back from the Brink campaign to address the global threat of annihilation by nuclear weapons. According to Peter Bergel\, another committee member\, “few people can equal Dr. Helfand’s mastery of the nuclear weapons issue.” \nThe lecture will take place at 7:30 pm on Wednesday\, October 26 in Willamette University’s Smith Auditorium. There is no charge to attend. It will also be live-streamed at https://youtu.be/a4YvlcIAbX0. Anyone requiring disability accommodation for this event is invited to email chaplain@willamette.edu. \nDr. Helfand will also speak at Oregon State University’s College of Liberal Arts’ School of History\, Philosophy and Religion the following day\, October 27\, at 2 pm in Multipurpose Room 13 in the Memorial Union. That event is also free of charge. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/salem-peace-lecture-how-we-can-avoid-nuclear-disaster/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221026T183000
DTSTAMP:20220929T165830Z
CREATED:20220929T165830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220929T165830Z
UID:10000466-1666803600-1666809000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Local Elections Community Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Rogue Action Center will host a presentation and community discussion to go over this November’s elections and ballot measures for Jackson and Josephine County. Local elections are critical in paving the way for transformative change in our communities and every vote counts! Please join us for an opportunity to learn and share ahead of election season. \nAll event details are included on the flyer below. \nWhen: Wednesday October 26th\, 5:00pm – 6:30pm (presentation will begin at 5:15pm) \nWhere: Large Meeting Room at the Medford Library\, 205 South Central Ave \nLight refreshments will be provided and masks will be required.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/local-elections-community-discussion/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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