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SUMMARY:Ruth Ozeki in Conversation with the Hearing Voices Network
DESCRIPTION:The Voices Behind The Book of Form and Emptiness:  \nThursday\, September 29th\, 2022. 6pm-7:30pm (Eastern) \nThe Book of Form and Emptiness by Ruth Ozeki tells the story of a young voice hearer named Benny Oh. The novel is narrated by one of Benny’s voices\, a book that tells the story of Benny’s life. Although Benny experiences mainstream psychiatric care including psychiatric hospitalization\, it is not the medical model that helps Benny make sense of his life. \nLike many voice hearers\, Benny makes meaning out of his experiences through developing relationships with fellow psychiatric survivors and voice hearers\, and through finding ways to relate positively to his own voices. The Book of Form and Emptiness\, which won the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2022\, is a remarkable example of how the core principles and understandings of the Hearing Voices Network approach are reaching new audiences around the world. \nOn Thursday\, September 29th at 6PM Eastern\, join us for a lively conversation with Ruth Ozeki and the Hearing Voices Network USA about the power of our voices and the stories we inhabit. Panelists include: Ruth Ozeki\, Author; Jeannie Bass\, Director of Peer Services and HVN-USA Board member; Claire Bien\, Author\, HVN-USA Board member\, and president\, ISPS-US; Derek Pyle\, Writer and HVN support group facilitator. With thanks to Remy Blasko. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/ruth-ozeki-in-conversation-with-the-hearing-voices-network/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220929T180000
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SUMMARY:Women Living Liberation Theology/Mujeres Viviendo la Teología de la Liberación
DESCRIPTION:The Witness for Peace Solidarity Collective will host a virtual discussion with four Colombian panelist about their work building peace from their spaces of faith. \nWomen have historically played a central role in the processes of non-violent resistance in our America\, a resistance in which faith has often been fundamental to stay on our feet and continue fighting. Colombia has not been an exception. Women have led numerous processes throughout the territory and faith has been a factor of unity but also a risk factor for those who preach it. \nAs the Witness for Peace Solidarity Collective\, in collaboration with Drew University and the Hispanic House of Studies at Duke University\, invite you to a virtual discussion with four of these women who build peace in their territories from their spaces of faith\, on September 29 at 6:00 pm CT / 7:00 pm ET\, for which you can register today. \nRegister Here \nPanelists\nLuz Amanda Valencia Gómez: pastor of the Mennonite Christian Church of Ibagué\, social psychologist and president of Justapaz. \nJenny Carolina Bernal Caicedo: mother\, pastor and Caquetá sectional coordinator of the social pastoral of the church Asambleas de Dios El Doncello\, legal representative of the Asociación de Mujeres de Fe Tejedoras de Paz\, Territorial advisor for Peace\, Reconciliation and Coexistence and Departmental spokesperson for the Red de Mujeres del Caquetá and the Red de Pobladores de la Red Caquetá Paz. \nLuz Elena Moreno: Pastor of the Christian Crusade Church in the Manuela Beltrán neighborhood of Cali. Psychologist and teacher\, she works with vulnerable populations in the Manuela Beltrán neighborhood. \nMarcela Pinto: professional in the area of women and peace at Justapaz. Nutritionist with a Master’s degree in rural development\, with 13 years of experience in agrarian processes\, human rights with emphasis on women’s rights and peace building.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/women-living-liberation-theology-mujeres-viviendo-la-teologia-de-la-liberacion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220928T200000
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SUMMARY:Water Solutions Summit: Flow & Fairness\, Pipes\, Projects\, and Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance invites you to join thee second session of the Rogue Valley Water Solutions Summit on Wednesday\, Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. on Zoom. \nThe session\, called “Flow & Fairness\, Pipes\, Projects\, and Possibilities” will take a deeper dive into two watersheds\, irrigation districts and other water features and sources of potable water in Jackson and Josephine Counties in Oregon.  The group will explore ideas and programs that could be developed with assistance from many individuals with knowledge\, experience and wisdom about the systems\, costs\, inequities\, and quirks of our domestic and industrial water supplies. \nVisit the Summit website for background materials and more information. \nRegister \nBackground \nThe Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance is 
hosting a six-part Water Solutions Summit
in cooperation with local and regional co-sponsors. The vision for this summit is to be a space for community conversations in the spirit of an “environmentally sustainable\, spiritually fulfilling\, and socially just human presence” in the Rogue Valley. \nThe group intends to \n\nIncrease our understanding of the Rogue Valley’s water sources and distribution systems;\nExplore the challenges and adaptations needed to face future impacts to these systems;\nSupport awareness and appreciation for the living nature of water itself;\nDevelop holistic solutions that support all of the valley’s communities.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/water-solutions-summit-flow-fairness-pipes-projects-and-possibilities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T133000
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Countries: Honduras & Nicaragua Face the Shock Doctrine
DESCRIPTION:Join Alliance for Global Justice for a 75-minute comparison of economic policies and public health systems in Honduras and Nicaragua\, as both countries confront the challenges of global capitalism. How do these nations manage to resist a foreign-controlled extractive economic model – or aggressive attempts to force them “open for business”? How have they confronted the Covid pandemic\, with what results? \nRegister Here  \nSpeakers:\nJennifer Atlee coordinates the Friendship Office of the Americas\, which fosters solidarity among the peoples of Nicaragua\, Honduras\, and the United States. Its Honduras Accompaniment Project works alongside the Honduran nonviolent social movement. She lived in Central America for several decades and wrote a book\, Red Thread; A Spiritual Journal of Accompaniment\, Trauma and Healing\, chronicling her experiences in the contra war zones of Nicaragua. \nDr. James J. Phillips is the author of Honduras in Dangerous Times: Resistance and Resilience (2015) and the recently published Extracting Honduras: Resource Exploitation\, Displacement\, and Forced Migration\, a book that details the frenzied US extraction of Honduran natural resources – leading to massive community displacement\, dependency\, and poverty – in turn encouraging corruption\, violence\, gang recruitment\, drug trafficking\, and systematic repression of popular protest and resistance. He has also written about Nicaragua where he lived for several years during the contra war and has visited many times since. \nJohn Perry has lived and worked in Masaya\, Nicaragua\, for the past 19 years. He has been writing about Honduras since the 2009 coup and currently focuses on the contradictions in US policy toward Central America\, especially Nicaragua. He has been published in a number of journals including The Nation\, London Review of Books\, Counterpunch\, Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA)\, and Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR). His webinar presentation will compare public health investments and responses to Covid by Honduras and Nicaragua\, and the resulting health outcomes. \nThis event is part of a monthly webinar series on Nicaragua. Contact madeline@afgj.org for more information.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/a-tale-of-two-countries-honduras-nicaragua-face-the-shock-doctrine/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Honduras
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220925T170000
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SUMMARY:Multicultural Fair
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URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/multicultural-fair/
LOCATION:Pear Blossom Park\, 204 N Bartlett St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220920T183000
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SUMMARY:Trans Storytelling Circle: Grants Pass
DESCRIPTION:Trans* Storytelling Circles\nConnect with other rural trans folks and celebrate trans lives in Southern Oregon!\n\n*Anyone who identifies as part of the trans community and lives or has lived in Southern Oregon is welcome! \nDescription: Trans* community\, let’s get together! The LGBTQ+ Listening Project is hosting a series of story circles to build relationships among trans* folks who live or have lived in southern OR and create more of a sense of community and connection. Given the high level of anti-trans activity happening nationwide\, we want to make space that is nourishing and celebratory. \nWhat is a story circle? A story circle is a group of people sitting in a circle and telling personal stories\, led by a facilitator. We all have stories worth telling and hearing. This is a space to meet each other and celebrate our stories! The themes of the circles will be home\, community\, safety\, transformation and celebration. \n*We are using trans* as a shorthand but this space is inclusive of Two Spirit\, genderqueer\, nonbinary\, etc.\, while recognizing these are separate identities & not all gender diverse people identify as trans. We welcome folks who would benefit from participating in this space. \nWhile we are grateful for community support\, this is not a space for allies/listeners/supportive cisgender community members. Our hope is that these circles will lead to future storytelling projects where we share our stories with our communities in ways that are liberatory and supportive to us. If you would like to collaborate on this\, reach out! \nCOVID-19 Safety: In accordance with state and local guidelines\, we are planning for this to be a mask-optional space. We will be indoors and there will be room to spread out and maintain 6′ distance if that is preferable. Please do let us know if you need something different in order to participate. <3 \nRegister at: BIT.LY/SOTRANSCIRCLES \nYou do not need to register in order to participate\, but if you would like to sign up we would appreciate it.\nEmail eliot@rogueactioncenter.org if you have any questions!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/trans-storytelling-circle-grants-pass/
LOCATION:Grants Pass Library\, 200 NW C Street\, Grants Pass\, Oregon\, 97526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220918T170000
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Whiteness: Open House
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the work of Deconstructing Whiteness \nMeet others interested in unraveling white dominance in themselves and in our communities. \nCreate connections. \nSunday\, Sept 18 3-5 p.m.\nGlenwood Park\n1060 Ashland Street Ashland Oregon \nLive and In-person\, Family Friendly \nSpread the word \nFor more information and to RSVP:\nDWLearningSpace@gmail.com\nhttps://deconstructing-whiteness.mailchimpsites.com
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/deconstructing-whiteness-open-house/
LOCATION:Glenwood Park\, 1060 Ashland Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220910T180000
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SUMMARY:Unity Through Community: Honoring the Spirit of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:A commemoration of the 2020 Almeda and South Obenchain Fires. Storytelling\, complimentary eats\, workshops\, resources\, and connection to the community. \n\n\nFor more information visit: https://jccltrg.org/ \nParticipating Partners: Division of Financial Regulation\, Jackson Care Connect\, ACCESS\, True South Solar\, United Way of Jackson County\, Rogue Food Unites\, Rogue Action Center\, YMCA of the Rogue Valley\, Talent Maker City\, The Hearth\, Rogue World Music\, Rep. Pam Marsh\, Senator Jeff Golden\, ScenicG\, Rogue Valley Transportation District\, Southern Oregon University Extension\, Center For Non-Profit Legal Services\, Jackson County Mental Health\, Catholic Charities\, ODHS\, So Health-E\,  Red Cross\, Rogue Valley Mentoring\, Pollinator Project Rogue Valley
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/unity-through-community-honoring-the-spirit-of-resilience/
LOCATION:Blue Heron Park\, 4385 Pacific Hwy\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220730T200000
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SUMMARY:Building a Magical Toolbox
DESCRIPTION:Join Starhawk in her new session of Magical Activism for 2022 beginning July 20. \nDeepen your political activism and magical skills to focus collective power towards challenging and shifting unjust power structures. \n\n\n\n\n\nRight now\, we need tools to counter the manipulative magic that fragments our attention and sways our emotions—from clickbait on the internet to disinformation on Fox News. Lies scream\, while truth whispers. Anxiety\, outrage\, grievance and fear are amplified until they turn into outright hatred. \nBut we can use our magical and practical tools to change this\, to drain away the toxicity and amplify truth and compassion. And those same tools can build community and help each one of us stay grounded\, energized and hopeful through troubled times. \nTo use the full range of our tools to shift collective consciousness\, we’ll provide resources for taking practical action—that’s how we ground the magic and intensify its impact. \nJoin Starhawk in a new session of Magical Activism for 2022 as we upgrade our magical toolboxes together\, and learn how to use everything in them!  \nDeep Political Activism\nI’ve always loved Dion Fortune’s definition of magic: “the art of changing consciousness at will.” It’s always seemed to me to be a perfect definition of deep political activism: not just challenging unjust power\, but shifting the consciousness that accepts injustice. \nTo enact this deep work\, we’ll meet live online roughly every three weeks from mid-July through November (schedule below). Each session will focus on an issue relevant to the moment\, and each will incorporate a specific magical skill. You’ll have ‘homework’—ways to continue the magic between sessions. \nWith crucial midterm elections coming up for the United States in November\, our work will have a U.S. focus—but the tools and skills will be relevant wherever you are. \nWhile we’ll respond to the events of the moment\, here are some of the issues we are likely to cover: \n\n\n\nDefending Democracy\nReproductive Rights and Gender Justice\nRacial Justice\nClimate Change\nCountering Disinformation\nElection magic\nPeace\n\n\n\n  \nHow Magical Activism Works\nThis is a 4-month series that runs between July 2022-November 2022. It’s a live\, cohort-based course which means it centers on our live rituals hosted on Zoom on Wednesdays roughly every 3 weeks. It also means that everyone in the course is joining in live too\, and learning and working together and organizing on the same timeline. \nEach session will focus on a different activist cause. We will do a ritual to add magic to the cause\, then commit to taking solid action towards that cause. \nOnce you register (by donation)\, you’ll be invited via email to our private online learning community where you will be able to access upcoming live links and past recordings\, connect with other magical activists between sessions\, share ideas\, respectfully debate\, and organize. \nEach session includes: a live (or recorded live) ritual teaching session\, some deep personal and community healing work within a ritual framework\, and suggested personal practices (“homework”) to take action in the weeks between sessions. \nEach session will be recorded\, so if you miss one\, you can watch at your leisure. All the links to past sessions will be stored in our private Magical Activism course community. \nAll of our sessions will include live closed captioning and ASL interpretation \nYour Commitment\nBy registering for this series\, you are committing to one 90-minute live session every 3 weeks for the next 4 months. If you can’t join us live\, you can watch the recordings at your convenience. \nWe are asking that you commit additionally to at least an hour of your time for each session to practical\, real-world work on an issue. \nThis might mean making calls for a candidate\, showing up for a demonstration or organizing one\, writing your representatives\, donating money to an organization or a campaign\, writing your own posts on the internet and/or amplifying others\, a project or creative work of your own. \nOf course\, I would never ask you to do anything that goes against your personal values or violates your sense of integrity. \nFirst Live Session\nWednesday July 20th | 5:30pm Pacific Time \nSeries Schedule\nThis is our tentative schedule—of course\, subject matter may shift in response to current events\, and we have been known to add bonus/emergency sessions at times when needed. More details on each session will be released before the course begins. \nSession 1 | Wednesday\, July 20th \nSession 2 | Wednesday\, August 10th \nSession 3 | Wednesday\, August 31st \nSession 4 | Wednesday\, September 21st \nSession 5 | Wednesday\, October 12th \nSession 6 | Wednesday\, November 2nd \nSession 7 | Wednesday November 9th or 16th (TBD) \n  \nThis Course is Open to Anyone Who Wants to Learn These Skills and Tools.\nMy own political perspective is progressive to radical. I’ve had a lifelong commitment to social justice in all its forms\, to non-violence\, feminism\, environmental balance and justice\, and undoing all the structures of oppression. \nWe offer this course by donation because we want all who are called to this work to be able to access it. Donate what feels comfortable for you\, and share this course with all who may be called to this work! \nI strongly believe that what we need now is a powerful\, welcoming movement for justice in all its forms\, one that is truly inclusive of all people\, and that generates energy\, enthusiasm and joy even in the midst of struggle.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/building-a-magical-toolbox/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,InterFaith
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220713T173000
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SUMMARY:The Beginning and the End of America
DESCRIPTION:In this moment of upheaval\, it is evident that our past – one of colonialism\, enslavement and oppressive patriarchy – is alive in the present. The nonduality of our circumstances is also clear. With an organic understanding of collapse\, not an industrial one\, we start to see the old is providing fertilizer for the new. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Ward will explore how we have confused change for transformation. \nTransformation is at the base; change happens at the surface. Dr. Ward will share practices that cultivate individual transformation and help us create\, as Margaret Wheatley describes it\, islands of sanity. Please join us. \nThis event is Donation Based. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-beginning-and-the-end-of-america/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220710T180000
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SUMMARY:Local Journalism: Covering Conflicts and Controversies in our Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Jefferson Center will host “Local Journalism: Covering Conflicts and Controversies in our Communities\,” a discussion via Zoom on July 10\, 2022 from 4\nto 6 pm. \nThe conversation will focus on the role of media in community controversies\, conflicts\, and disagreements with two experienced local journalists: Bert Etling\, formerly editor of the Ashland Daily Tidings and founder of the news website Ashland.news\, and Erik Neumann\, interim news director at Jefferson Public Radio. \nThis event is part of the Salon series at The Jefferson Center\, a Rogue Valley non-profit focused on critical thinking using secular humanist values to understand and engage with issues important to our community. \nRegister in advance for this meeting at this link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOGrpz4uHtTo8VkOd6lU1qx9TmB219tv \nFor more information contact Tony Davis at tonydavis0@gmail.com. \nSee https://www.thejeffcenter.org for more details on this and other events.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/local-journalism-covering-conflicts-and-controversies-in-our-communities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220628T190000
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Work on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Southern Oregon Climate Action Now invites you to join them in their monthly meeting June 28 on Zoom for a presentation and discussion about faith communities engaging in the movement to curb the impacts of climate change. \nJoin the hour long meeting to hear a presentation from Cherice Bock\, a Creation Justice Advocate from Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon and Oregon Interfaith Power & Light \nFrom SOCAN: “All over the country\, faith communities are increasingly getting involved in climate action.  These efforts are varied\, ranging from concerted efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to providing support to frontline communities\, framed from an ethical or spiritual perspective.  Come hear an overview of faith-based climate action underway in Oregon and elsewhere\, and discuss how Southern Oregon climate activists may help stimulate additional faith-based action in our region.” \nRegistration here: bit.ly/InterfaithWorkClimateChange
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/interfaith-work-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220622T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220622T203000
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Whiteness: June Session
DESCRIPTION:Deconstructing Whiteness invites you to join their June monthly session: Exploring Pillars Propping up Whiteness/White Supremacy on Wednesday\, June 22\, 6:30-8:30 PM \nvia Zoom. \nFrom Deconstructing Whiteness: \n\nGiving Back in all Its Forms\, the Reality of Reparations\nWe wanted to take a look at what some of the many faces\, and aspects of reparations could look like. \nWhat do we leave in the hands of bodies of government\, and what are we capable of with our own hands\, minds  and bodies?\nPrep Materials for June 2022: \n\nA Blueprint for Reparations in the US – William “Sandy” Darity \,economist & author.. Ted Talk- 36 min+ 20 min Q & A\nReparations Through Health & Wellness – Danielle Martin-Ted Talk – 14 min\nReport from California Task Force on Reparations\nLand Reparations & Indigenous Solidarity Tool Kit – (Ideas for land return on an individual level.)\nDecolonizing Wealth Project; A new Fund Plants Seeds for Calif Native Americans. – (See what is happening just next door to Oregon.)\n\nRSVP Here to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/deconstructing-whiteness-june-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 19\, 2022 we’ll host the 2nd Annual Southern Oregon Juneteenth Celebration at Pear Blossom Park in Medford. This family-friendly event will be an outdoor cultural celebration for the entire community of Southern Oregon featuring food\, education\, music\, and entertainment. If you attended in 2021\, you know you don’t want to miss it! Our 2022 celebration of freedom promises to be even bigger than last year. \nWhat’s Planned: \nThe main stage will feature music throughout the day from an African drumming group\, Live music\, our very own Bishop Mayfield Band\, a local DJ\, inspiring speakers\, and singers\, plus dance and music performances from our youth program\, AfroScoutz. \nKids Zone- Inside there will be games and activities including a bouncy houses and face painting. A smaller stage in the Kids’ Zone will feature live music. \nLocal food trucks will serve food throughout the day\, highlighting a variety of Black-owned businesses and also featuring community partners. Vendors\, organizations\, and local leaders from across Southern Oregon will have booths on-site to engage with the community. \nAbout \nThe 2022 Southern Oregon Juneteenth Celebration is a collaboration between BASE and the B.E.S.T. team at Oregon’s Department of Human Services. This event will be powered by volunteers and community support.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/juneteenth-celebration-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Pear Blossom Park\, 204 N Bartlett St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220526T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220526T170000
DTSTAMP:20220517T153355Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Warmup: Know Your Rights as it Heats Up
DESCRIPTION:The Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) will host an online “Know Your Rights” training for activists preparing for demonstrations this summer.\n\nFrom CLDC\, “Summer often brings a surge in social and political movement activity. Join CLDC Executive Director and attorney Lauren Regan to learn what you most need to know moving forward. Knowing your rights beforehand empowers activists to be bolder in the streets!”\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn more and register
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/summer-warmup-know-your-rights-as-it-heats-up/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Legal Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220525T180000
DTSTAMP:20220525T165456Z
CREATED:20220525T165456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T165456Z
UID:10000421-1653498000-1653501600@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:How War-mongering Now Includes a Nuclear War
DESCRIPTION:Code Pink invites you to attend a conversation with Col. Lawrence Wilderson May 25 at 5 p.m. on Zoom. \nThe war in Ukraine has brought a new level of war-mongering by the powerful\, not only echoed but amplified by the mainstream media. Notice how little we hear about negotiations and how repeatedly we are told that it is only more weapons that Ukraine needs. \nJoin us for a conversation with Col. Lawrence Wilkerson as he warns about war-mongering having gone nuclear: how the White House thinks it can win a nuclear war with Russia and how dangerous and disturbing this idea is. \nCol. Lawrence Wilkerson is an adjunct professor of government and public policy at the College of William and Mary and the former Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell (2002 to 2005). He is a critic of U.S. foreign policy surrounding the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars\, Iran\, and the new Cold Wars with China and Russia\, and asserts that the U.S. is not a democracy but a war state that forces its will on the global community. In 2020\, Wilkerson worked on bipartisan projects to prepare for the possibility that a defeated Donald Trump would refuse to leave office. \nLearn More and Register Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/how-war-mongering-now-includes-a-nuclear-war/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220521T120000
DTSTAMP:20220418T215238Z
CREATED:20220418T215238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T215238Z
UID:10000401-1653123600-1653134400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:The Eyes of Compassion: A morning of mildfulness
DESCRIPTION:A Morning of Mindfulness with Dr. Peggy Rowe-Ward\, including a Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings. \nThe Palomitas de Paz Sangha and Dr. Peggy Rowe-Ward will offer a gentle morning of practice including sitting meditation\, walking meditation\, a Dharma Talk\, body/mind integration and a Transmission of the 5 Mindfulness Practices.  Together we will develop our understanding of interbeing\, and learn how to practice with eyes of compassion. \nFor those who wish to attend in person\, the event will be at Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 1600 Buena Vista Drive\, Vista\, CA. For those unable to travel\, the event will be accessible via Zoom. \nThis event is being hosted by the Palomitas de Paz Sangha\, who ask that all participants\, whether attending in person or virtually through Zoom\, register via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-eyes-of-compassion-tickets-312934344047 \nIf you wish to officially receive the 5 Mindfulness Trainings Transmission for the first time\, or wish to officially renew your existing reception of the Trainings\, please contact Brad Wiscons no later than May 10th at bjwiscons at gmail dot com
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-eyes-of-compassion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220520T100000
DTSTAMP:20220517T152432Z
CREATED:20220517T152432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T152432Z
UID:10000416-1653033600-1653040800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Rogue Valley New Day Network Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Rogue Valley New Day Network invites you to join their breakfast May 20 at 8 a.m. at the Bellevue Grange  \nThe Rogue Valley New Day Network is springing to life. We are holding our first meeting in two years at on. We will have our traditional potluck breakfast.  Please bring food to share\, your own dishes and silverware. This will be a time for each attendee to share their social activism\, gather allies and create community. \nEvent organizers request that everyone please bring a dish to share\, as well as one’s own plates and cups to help minimize waste from the event.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/rogue-valley-new-day-network-breakfast/
LOCATION:Bellevue Grange\, 1050 Tollman Creek Road\, Ashland\, Or\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220512T110000
DTSTAMP:20220503T190022Z
CREATED:20220503T190022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T190022Z
UID:10000413-1652346000-1652353200@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Building More Just Trade: A World Fair Trade Day Webinar
DESCRIPTION:We’re at a unique moment in the movements for trade justice and a fair food system. Over the past two years\, the global pandemic has made even more visible the injustice baked into our current systems. But we’ve also seen communities come together to build a more fair world. \nThis year\, to mark World Fair Trade Day\, we’re excited to bring together some of the people who have been leading that work in a free webinar. The conversation will highlight the panelists’ experiences working to build more fair food and trade systems and share useful learnings for all of us on how to collaborate and act in solidarity beyond borders. \nREGISTER HERE \nSpeakers:  \nFabiola Ortiz Valdez\, Food Chain Workers Alliance \nManpreet Kaur Kalra\, Art of Citizenry \nWill Jamil Wiltschko\, California Trade Justice Coalition \nModerated by Anna Canning\, Fair World Project
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/building-more-just-trade-a-world-fair-trade-day-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220511
DTSTAMP:20220503T185413Z
CREATED:20220503T185413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T185413Z
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SUMMARY:SOU Kieval Lecture Series May 9 and 10
DESCRIPTION:Southern Oregon University to host annual Kieval Lecture Series featuring the innovative Professor Vrushali Bokil. \nProfessor Vrushali Bokil was born in India and moved to the United States for graduate studies. She received her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Houston in 2003. Before coming to Oregon State University\, she was a postdoctoral research associate at North Carolina State University in Raleigh\, NC. Professor Bokil is currently a full Professor of Mathematics and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Science at Oregon State University. Professor Bokil is an applied and computational mathematician specializing in computational understanding of wave phenomena and in the mathematical aspects of epidemic dynamics. \nProfessor Bokil will be giving three lectures: \nMathematics – A Language for Understanding Love\, Life\, and the Universe on Monday at 3:30 pm\, Science Building\, Room 151 \nOptimal Control of Plant Disease Epidemics\, Monday at 9:30 pm\, Science Building 207 \nDiversity\, Equity\, Access & Inclusion Lecture: Mindfulness and Anti-Oppression in Science\, Tuesday 9:30 a.m\, Churchill Hall Room 229/30
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/sou-kieval-lecture-series-may-9-and-10/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T163000
DTSTAMP:20220426T172230Z
CREATED:20220426T172230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220426T172230Z
UID:10000407-1651910400-1651941000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Annual Free Hazardous Waste Drop-off
DESCRIPTION:Rogue Disposal and Recycling hosts its annual hazardous waste drop-off event from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday\, May 7\, at 8001 Table Rock Road in White City. \nIt’s a chance to toss toxins including household cleaning supplies\, paint removers and garden chemicals\, from drain cleaner and weed killer to bleach and bug spray. \nAccepted materials include window cleaner\, bathroom cleaner\, anything containing bleach or ammonia\, pesticides and insecticides\, toxic wood preservatives\, light ballasts\, alkaline and rechargeable batteries\, thermostats containing mercury\, and swimming pool chemicals. \nPaint will not be accepted. Neither will fluorescent light tubes. \nCall 541-482-2770 for more information.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/annual-free-hazardous-waste-drop-off/
LOCATION:Rogue Disposal and Recycling\, 8001 Table Rock Road\, White City\, OR\, 97503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220503T153000
DTSTAMP:20220503T190426Z
CREATED:20220503T190426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T190426Z
UID:10000414-1651582800-1651591800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Connecting Our Hearts in the Midst of War
DESCRIPTION:Join Leah Green\, founder and co-director of the Compassionate Listening Project\, and Rachel Eryn Kalish\, Senior Facilitator\, for a guided 1.5 hour Circle to connect heart-to-heart around the heart-break in Ukraine. \nEvent Details \nOur Circle will be held on Zoom. \nIn order to make the most of your experience and support this event\, please: \n\nPlan to arrive in a quiet distraction-free environment\, fully present.\nPlease do not join the circle while in transit (walking\, driving\, on the bus\, etc.)\, or while multitasking.\n\nAfter registration\, you will receive a confirmation and welcome email with the Zoom link. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us at staff@compassionatelistening.org. \nThank you and welcome !
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/connecting-our-hearts-in-the-midst-of-war/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T163000
DTSTAMP:20220418T220006Z
CREATED:20220418T220006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T220006Z
UID:10000403-1651235400-1651249800@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Arbor Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Join the SOU Sustainability Team and The Tree\, Bee\, Bird Committee in our celebration of Arbor Day! This event will entail a bountiful lunch\, short talks from local speakers\, and fun volunteer service projects around and near the SOU campus. This event is free and open to the public and the SOU community alike! Advance registration is requested\, but not required. For more details and to sign up visit the sign-up site:  https://southernoregonuniversity.formstack.com/forms/arborday_2022. \nFacebook event for sharing: https://fb.me/e/1pmnAC0ZW
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/arbor-day-of-service/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220428T190000
DTSTAMP:20220405T164055Z
CREATED:20220405T164055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T164055Z
UID:10000388-1651168800-1651172400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Ashland Climate Action Project: The Future of Natural Gas

DESCRIPTION:SOCAN’s Ashland Climate Action Project: The Future of Natural Gas \nSpeaker Christy Anderson Brekken\, President of the Oregon Citizens’ Utility Boar \nFrom SoCAN\, “We have little time to de-carbonize our energy systems. The science of climate change is clear; alternative technology is available and economically feasible. Now is the time for government policy to speed the transformation to a clean energy economy. \nThis program will unpack the authority of different government bodies to set clean energy policy and current opportunities to advocate for reducing methane from the use of natural gas in our energy system.” \nRegistration Required: bit.ly/FutureOfNaturalGas
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/ashland-climate-action-project-the-future-of-natural-gas/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T203000
DTSTAMP:20220419T134942Z
CREATED:20220419T134942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T134942Z
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Whiteness: Pioneers as Celebrated Figures
DESCRIPTION:For their April Zoom meeting\, Deconstructing Whiteness will focus on the topic Pioneers as Celebrated Figures: What are the Stories We Tell Ourselves? \nFrom Deconstructing Whiteness: \n“As we contemplate sayings such as “the last American frontier”\, “pioneers had it rough and persevered”\, “pioneers made something of this land\, they foraged\, and shaped it from nothing”\, “the founders of the U.S. were great men”\, “how the american west was won”\, “let’s play cowboys and indians”\, “last person on the totem pole”\, etc……let’s look at deconstructing these white colonists’ phrases. \nWhen we think about Euro-American settlers/colonizers and the way they have been romanticized for future generations\, we ponder this for at least two reasons: \n1) Why past and current white generations did and still continue this practice to this day\, and\n2) What keeps us believing in the white-centered\, brainwashed stories? \nWhat stories have we told ourselves\, as a people\, that live in us as “truth?” With some research\, we find they [stories as truth] are not based in fact. What in our white supremacy assumptions have we inherited from WAY back\, and live with us today? \nPrep Materials for April 2022: \n\nAndrew Jackson – (Through colonizer history)\nAmerican History Told Through Native Lens – NPR\nWe Shall Remain – There are 5 about 30-75min episodes – PBS – (These are not free unless you have a subscription through PBS or pay through Amazon prime)\nEssential Understandings of Native Americans in Oregon – Oregon Department of Education and the Nine Tribes of Oregon\n\nThese prep materials are optional\, but we encourage you to look at them with the intent of planting the seed of curiosity and self-education\, not as a “prerequisite” for attending. We start each of our sessions with a mutually created foundation. \nRSVP Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/deconstructing-whiteness-pioneers-as-celebrated-figures/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220427T180000
DTSTAMP:20220418T214528Z
CREATED:20220418T214528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T214528Z
UID:10000399-1651082400-1651082400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Revolution Generation
DESCRIPTION:Stopping the emissions and then reversing the effects of excess greenhouse gasses is the existential crisis of our times. Massive\, transformative action is needed and must happen by the end of the decade. The Millennial Generation has grown up with the technology\, social tools\, and cooperative training to lead this fundamental change. The Revolution Generation is a kinetic\, perceptive documentary of a generation that examines why they are who they are. \nThis film is for all generations. It explores the “80-year cycle” of human history and shows the unique roll that Millennials will play as they shape the society for the rest of the century as we deal with a changing climate change\, social injustices\, geopolitical struggles\, and rapidly changing technology. \nNarrated by Michelle Rodriguez. Featuring interviews with Neil Howe\, Cici Battle\, Renaldo Pearson\, Roza Calderon\, David Burstein\, Christine Hassler\, Adam Smiley Poswalsky\, Ana Kasparian\, Tamara Draught\, Alexi Panos\, Tulsi Gabbard \nThe number of Millennials in the United States — those born between approximately 1978 and 2000 — is near 80 million people. They’re the most diverse generation in America\, with 56 percent of them registered as politically Independent … and every single one of them will be needed if the planet is to avoid climate catastrophe. In THE REVOLUTION GENERATION\, filmmakers Josh Tickell and Rebecca Tickell (whose previous films Fuel\, Pump\, and Kiss the Ground have examined oil\, capitalism\, and a regenerative way forward for the earth) spotlight a generation that has been mischaracterized\, mislabeled\, and mistakenly mocked. Through interviews and highlighting a theory by authors/generational demographists Neil Howe and William Strauss that history can be viewed as a series of 80-year cycles — and within that\, into four “seasons” that bring with them profound societal changes — the film shows the impact of the WWII Generation\, Baby Boomers\, and Gen X. But Millennials occupy a special spot: They’re creators of social tech and native digital users\, are anti-corporate crusaders\, are more empathetic that any previous group … and they now have to secure voting rights\, equality\, and the safety of the planet itself. Can they do it? A kinetic\, perceptive documentary of a generation and why they are who they are\, THE REVOLUTION GENERATION is also\, as Josh Trickell says\, “A how-to manual for saving the earth.” \nPlease join us for a screening and subsequent discussion on Wednesday\, April 27 at 6:00 PM PDT. \nRegistration required: bit.ly/SOCAN-Rev-Gen
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/film-screening-the-revolution-generation/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Climate,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T160000
DTSTAMP:20220405T191957Z
CREATED:20220405T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220405T191957Z
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SUMMARY:Temple Emek Shalom: Earth Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Temple Emek Shalom (TES) has announced a fun\, free\, informative\, and interactive community event on Sunday\, April 24th to celebrate the Earth Day message of protecting our environment. The celebration is open to everyone in the community and is geared to people of all ages\, with information\, music\, food trucks\, and activities for kids. \nA major highlight will be the opportunity for licensed and insured drivers to test drive electric vehicles including the Arcimoto FUV manufactured in Eugene\, OR\, and the Mustang E and Kia Niro EV\, which are sold locally by Lithia Motors’ Green Cars division. \nMore than a dozen organizations committed to environmental protection will be on-hand to share helpful information and answer questions about green practices and technology. \nParticipating organizations to date include representatives from: \nCity of Ashland Conservation Division and Conservation Commission\, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now\, Rogue Climate Action Team (County High Schools)\, Southern Oregon Land Conservancy\, Truth to Power (Ashland High School)\, Klamath Bird Observatory\, Ashland Solar Coop\, Rogue Produce’s Community Compost Program\, Southern Oregon Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Association: Learn from local drivers about their Electric Vehicle experiences. \nMore Fun:  Kids can take home seed kits\, and everyone can enjoy CABA Empanadas and Lions ice cream treats from local food trucks\, and wonderful music from professional musicians!  Bring your water bottle for free refills from Crystal Geyser. \nPLEASE SUPPORT THE ASHLAND EMERGENCY FOOD BANK BY BRINGING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DONATIONS. \nDisplays will be in the Temple Emek Shalom\, 1800 E Main St\, Ashland & Easterly portion of the Grace Point parking lots.  Parking will be in Grace Point & Middle School parking lots.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/temple-emek-shalom-earth-day-events/
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220421T180000
DTSTAMP:20220418T212141Z
CREATED:20220418T212141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T212141Z
UID:10000395-1650556800-1650564000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Colombia: Human Rights in the Electoral Process
DESCRIPTION:The Witness for Peace Solidarity Collective invites you to attend a virtual conversation between human rights defenders in Colombia including social leaders from the territories who will share their analysis of the electoral context and the current human rights situation in the country. With the presidential elections slated for May 29\, the electoral process in Colombia still lacks many guarantees for a secure\, transparent\, and equitable election. In this virtual conversation\, we will hear directly from human rights defenders in Colombia who are on the frontlines of the struggles of peace\, justice and grassroots democracy. We will also learn about this years historic elections in Colombia and the intersection with the current human rights situation in the country. Join us via zoom on April 21\, 2022 at 6pm CT/7pm ET. \nRegister in advance for this event here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/colombia-human-rights-in-the-electoral-process/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220521
DTSTAMP:20220315T204831Z
CREATED:20220315T204831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T204831Z
UID:10000377-1648512000-1653091199@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Betty LaDuke Art Show Fire\, Fury\, and Resistance
DESCRIPTION:From March 29 through May 20 Grants Pass Art Museum will host the Betty LaDuke Art Show Fire\, Fury\, and Resistance: Totem Witnesses and Turtle Wisdom. \nWe are about to be treated to an enormous show featuring the work of our dear friend Betty Betty LaDuke at the Grants Pass Museum of Art. Amazingly\, the thirty-eight pieces largely represent what she did while in virtual isolation during the past two years of COVID shutdown. \n“Fire\, Fury and Resilience” reflects her sensitivity to the s social issues of our times\, the Almeda Fire\, Immigration issues\, social distancing during COVID and long-standing issues of social justice are all brilliantly reflected in her textured three-dimensional pieces using strident purples and turquoise\, for instance\, in just the right places to create her own version of totems that are visually tribal and compelling. \nBetty’s work includes some pieces from a new series of twelve turtles that she was inspired to create after a recent trip to see her daughter\, Winona LaDuke\, in Minnesota. She described the way enormous turtles kept appearing along the highway they were driving on. In order not to hurt or scare the turtles\, Winona would get out and put a stick in front of them. They would snap at the stick and grip it\, not letting go. This made it possible for Winona to drag the turtles off the road as they appeared. Turtles have been iconic images for Betty over years the years as they appear in folk cultures in Africa\, South America\, Native American motifs over generations. \nBetty says that she is enjoying creating the turtle totems because they are a relief from all the more intense expressions of what she has felt through the last two years. She assures us that more turtles are yet to come\, but so far each enormous turtle medallion provides a colorful\, circular and magical design. We look forward to seeing Betty’s still-burgeoning artistry\, which is a marvel and a gift and puts the Rogue Valley on the map nationally and internationally.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/betty-laduke-art-show-fire-fury-and-resistance/
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T130000
DTSTAMP:20220307T190251Z
CREATED:20220307T190251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T190251Z
UID:10000372-1648029600-1648040400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Restoring Nature: What People of Faith Can Do to Heal the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Douglas Tallamy’s books have awakened thousands to the problem of wildlife decline and the solution that resides in habitat restoration. This is a solution of which you and your faith community can be a part. The solution can be as close as your backyard or the property surrounding your place of worship. In this webinar\, Tallamy will outline the crisis faced and what we can do in response. The green teams and green thumbs of faith communities will learn not only about cultivating native plants in the landscapes around them\, but also what can be done to create a transformative movement full of actions ordinary people everywhere can take. \nTo care for God’s creation\, we can start by simply stepping outside the doors of where we gather for worship to make the most of our sacred places. In this webinar\, Tallamy will raise our awareness and equip us to make a difference in our world. \nThis webinar is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Carol Devine who serves as the Minister of Green Chalice for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the Interim Director of Blessed Tomorrow. \nREGISTER FOR EVENT HERE \nEvent Co-Sponsors: Blessed Tomorrow\, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon\, Interfaith Power & Light\, Multnomah Athletic Club\, Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church\, Planet Church of First United Methodist Church of Portland\, and West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. \nSpecial thanks to the Rev. Jim Ruyle for making this event possible.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/restoring-nature-what-people-of-faith-can-do-to-heal-the-earth/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event,InterFaith
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