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SUMMARY:Reshaping our Malfunctioning World – Change is in the Air
DESCRIPTION:A webinar to tackle head-on some of the troubling questions raised by the virtual impotence of the UN in the face of terrible wars\, senseless\, bloodshed and war crimes. Similarly\, with the almost complete disregard of international law by governments right across the spectrum. \nThis is an international event. Please note the very early morning time for the Pacific Time region. \nWhat we’re focusing on is: where to from here? What might be promising new approaches\, new ideas\, new initiatives – ways of reforming the UN system. \nThe webinar brings together a diverse and uniquely equipped group of intellectuals and practitioners for a lively\, thought-provoking\, even provocative conversation. \nFollowing the four presentations we will distil a strategic direction for future engagement with the focus on concrete initiatives that SHAPE\, together with other civil society organizations and perhaps some like-minded governments and international agencies\, can pursue in coming months and beyond. \nWe want to spell out a new direction\, but also point to the steps needed along the way. How do we create the necessary momentum for change? Where can we expect leadership to come from? What energies and resources can be brought to bear on such an enterprise? \nWe are delighted that Dr Grace Pandor will be a key contributor to this discussion. \nDr. Pandor is a remarkable South African educator\, academic and politician. She served as  South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation 2019-2024 and led the country’s historic genocide case of December 2023 brought against Israel in the International Court of Justice; she was an ANC MP since majority rule in 1994\, and held several ministerial responsibilities. She was responsible for a complete overhaul of the nation’s education system. \nAdditional speakers include: \nRichard Falk\, Grace Naledi Pandor\, Hans von Sponeck\, and Vijay Prashad. \nRegister Here  \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/reshaping-our-malfunctioning-world-change-is-in-the-air/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Nuclear Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T160000
DTSTAMP:20241018T213019Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day
DESCRIPTION:Honor the past | Empower the Present | Inspire the Future \nSpeakers\, Good\, Indigenous Artisans Market\, Danders\, Ativities \nSaturday October 19 \nWelcoming 11:00 AM \nSalmon Lunch: Noon – 4:00 PM ($10 a plate\, cash only) \nGuest speakers and open sharing 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nSunday October 20 10:30-4:00 PM \nIndian Tacos & frybread hosted by SOU NSASU (cash only) \nGuest speakers and open sharing all day \n  \nArtisan Market sat and sun 10:30 AM – 4 PM \nFor more infro contact Kenw ani Kravitz at kravitzk@sou.edu or 541552-6937
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/27097/2024-10-19/
LOCATION:Southern Oregon University\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Indigenous rights,Indigenous Sovereignty,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T113000
DTSTAMP:20241018T195647Z
CREATED:20241018T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T195647Z
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SUMMARY:Implementation of International Law Now
DESCRIPTION:This 90-minute\, live event is free and open to the public. 

We will have interpreters providing live interpretation of the whole event into English\, Arabic\, and Spanish. \nSign up and learn more at World Beyond War’s website. \nThe timing is October 19\, 2024\, at 7 a.m. in Honolulu\, 10 a.m. in Los Angeles\, 11 a.m. in Mexico City\, 1 p.m. in New York City\, 6 p.m. in Yaoundé\, 7 p.m. in Berlin\, and 8 p.m. in Palestine. \nGlobal Solidarity for Peace in Palestine (GSPP) is a coalition of organizations from around the world committed to defending the rights of Palestinians and ending the occupation. Our movement is built on the principles of justice\, human dignity\, and respect for international law. \nJoin us for an urgent and transformative global conference\, “Implementation of International Law to Stop the Genocide”\, organized by Global Solidarity for Peace in Palestine (GSPP). This event will bring together activists\, peacebuilders\, and human rights advocates from around the world to address the ongoing war in Gaza and the systemic oppression Palestinians are facing by Israeli occupation. \nFor over 75 years\, the Palestinian people have endured relentless occupation\, apartheid\, ethnic cleansing\, and violations of their fundamental human rights. Today\, as the violence intensifies in Gaza\, our collective voice is needed more than ever. Global solidarity is key to ending these atrocities\, implementing international law\, and restoring justice and peace to Palestine.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/implementation-of-international-law-now/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241009T193000
DTSTAMP:20241004T171136Z
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SUMMARY:Community Forum: 2200 Ashland Street Master Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Ashland on Wednesday\, October 9\, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an important public forum on the master plan for the building at 2200 Ashland St. The event will take place at the Ashland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located at 87 4th St. (Doors open at 5 p.m.) \nThis is your chance to learn more about the proposed plans\, ask questions\, and share your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable to us! \nAdditionally\, we invite you to participate in our community survey\, which will be available from the morning of Friday\, October 4\, until Friday\, October 11\, 2024. Your input matters\, and we look forward to hearing from you during this time. Complete the survey. \nFor more details\, please refer to the meeting packet. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/community-forum-2200-ashland-street-master-plan/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87\, 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Housing Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T160000
DTSTAMP:20241004T164202Z
CREATED:20240927T165042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T164202Z
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SUMMARY:Pride Parade: Celebrating the Freedom to Love
DESCRIPTION:Pride Parade\, Saturday\, Oct 5\, 10 AM \nCelebrating the freedom to love \nParade down Main from Union Street to Lithia Park. Bring your pride and march with us\, or be a spectator. \nDon’t Miss “Lizard Boy\,” aka Justin Huertas who is our grand marshall this year \nFestival at the Bandshell 11-1:30 \nDrag\, Aerial\, Live Music\, Vendors\, Food Truck \nLearn more at SOPride.org
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/pride-parade/
LOCATION:Lithia Park Band Shell
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,LBGTQ+
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241006
DTSTAMP:20241004T173114Z
CREATED:20241004T172653Z
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SUMMARY:Guns\, Race\, and America's Love Affair with Killing
DESCRIPTION:Join Fellowship of Reconciliation in Washington\, DC or online to address the urgent and complex issue of gun violence in America (click this link to register). \nThe summit will delve into the multifaceted aspects of violence in the United States\, exploring the intersection of race\, class\, and America’s deep-rooted fascination with firearms. Our goal is to provide actionable solutions and innovative strategies to combat the escalating violence and proliferation of arms that affects communities nationwide and globally. \nKey Topics to be Explored:\n• Finding ways to STOP THE KILLINGS!\n• Discover comprehensive strategies and community-based initiatives aimed at reducing violence.\n• America’s Love Affair with Guns\n• Analyze the cultural and historical factors that have deeply embedded firearms and war into American society.\n• The role of race and class in gun violence\n• Examine how socioeconomic factors and racial disparities contribute to the prevalence and impact of gun violence.\nJoin us in Washington\, DC or online to address the urgent and complex issue of gun violence in America (click this link to register). \nThe summit will delve into the multifaceted aspects of violence in the United States\, exploring the intersection of race\, class\, and America’s deep-rooted fascination with firearms. Our goal is to provide actionable solutions and innovative strategies to combat the escalating violence and proliferation of arms that affects communities nationwide and globally. \nKey Topics to be Explored:\n• Finding ways to STOP THE KILLINGS!\n• Discover comprehensive strategies and community-based initiatives aimed at reducing violence.\n• America’s Love Affair with Guns\n• Analyze the cultural and historical factors that have deeply embedded firearms and war into American society.\n• The role of race and class in gun violence\n• Examine how socioeconomic factors and racial disparities contribute to the prevalence and impact of gun violence.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/27142/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,InterFaith,Nonviolence,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241004T200000
DTSTAMP:20241004T171659Z
CREATED:20241004T171659Z
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UID:10002015-1728064800-1728072000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Tell My Story: Remembering Professor Refaat Alareer
DESCRIPTION:Join SOU Students for Palestine at Ashland Plaza for an evening of poetry\, music and other readings honoring the life of beloved Gaza Professor Refaat Alareer.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/tell-my-story-remembering-professor-refaat-alareer/
LOCATION:Ashland Plaza\, 41 N. Main Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520
CATEGORIES:Allies,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T113000
DTSTAMP:20240927T170018Z
CREATED:20240927T165922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T170018Z
UID:10002012-1727949600-1727955000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Solutions & Action Steps Ashland
DESCRIPTION:Solutions and Action Steps for Unhoused Ashland \nSouthern Oregon Housing for All (SOHFA) opens a community discussion \nASHLAND – Winter is approaching\, so it is critical that Ashland moves forward on plans and actions to provide shelter and services for the city’s unhoused population. Southern Oregon Housing for All (SOHFA)\, a local organization of volunteers\, advocates\, and unhoused Ashlanders invites the community to a welcoming and inclusive conversation focused on setting priorities to solve gaps in our homeless services. \nThe conversation will be held Thursday\, October 3\, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Gresham Room at the Ashland Public Library. \nThe City of Ashland commissioned a Homeless Master Plan this year that identified action steps to further the goal of finding housing solutions for all. “It’s time to take some of those steps\,” said Rich Rohde\, a SOHFA member. “What can we do right now? And how do we make it happen?” \nSOFHA is an organization of volunteers\, advocates\, and unhoused folks who encourage dialogue\, communications and discussion focused on finding housing solutions for all.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/solutions-action-steps-ashland/
LOCATION:Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T183000
DTSTAMP:20240913T190748Z
CREATED:20240913T190137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T190748Z
UID:10002006-1727370000-1727375400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Online forum on the Jackson County Deflection Program Sept 26
DESCRIPTION:A comprehensive treatment-centered approach \nIn November 2020\, Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 110. \nIt decriminalized use or possession of small amounts of specific drugs that included heroin\,\nmethamphetamine\, oxycodone and others. Measure 110 had problems due to lack of resources\nand other issues. \nIn response to public backlash\, Measure 110 was amended by Oregon House Bill 4002 in 2024.\nHB 4002 repealed the drug decriminalization portion of Measure 110\, however\, it included a\nnumber of provisions to better address the state’s addiction crisis\, including “deflection”\nprograms. \nJackson County has opted to create a deflection program. \nAs our Representative Pam Marsh has stated\, the Deflection Program “will provide individuals\nwho are found with possession with multiple pathways to connect with treatment and avoid\nlong term legal consequences\, including jail or a criminal record.” \nThe deflection program is currently being created and will go into effect October 7\, 2024.\nTo find out what to expect\, we invite you to an online public forum joining legislators\, health\nproviders and law enforcement officials (see attachment). Bring your questions!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/online-forum-on-the-jackson-county-deflection-program-sept-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T193000
DTSTAMP:20240904T190828Z
CREATED:20240904T164030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T190828Z
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SUMMARY:SOCAN: Community Conversation at Rogue Climate
DESCRIPTION:From Southern Oregon Climate Action Now \nHelp guide where we go\, engage with like minded people\, and generate new action steps.\nLet’s talk about what matters! Our community conversation event is the perfect opportunity to discuss climate action and sustainability. \nYour voice is valuable—see you there! \nSOCAN is hosting its second Community Conversation event in lieu of our regular September monthly meeting. Due to the Medford library’s large room being under renovation this month\, we’ve chosen to partner with Rogue Climate and bring the event to their office in Phoenix. We are excited to expand the community conversation to include our partners at Rogue Climate\, and we expect a larger turn out this month because of it. This event will also coincide with the NYC Climate Week events\, running from September 22nd through the 26th. You can learn more here. \nIn keeping with the previous community conversation\, this event is focused on creating a space where voices can join in solidarity. Where the community of climate conscious individuals can work from common ground\, and enjoy imagining the possibilities of where our respective movements can help to guide our communities. We hope you’ll join us!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socan-community-conversation-at-rogue-climate/
LOCATION:Rogue Climate Office\, 205 N Phoenix Rd\, Suite 255\, Phoenix\, OR\, 97535\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20240819T152413Z
CREATED:20240819T133823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T152413Z
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SUMMARY:Talent Maker City Grand Re-Opening
DESCRIPTION:The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! Mark your calendars for the GRAND RE-OPENING of our beautiful\, new community makerspace building! We are thrilled to share with you all the amazing space you’ve helped us bring to life. This event is going to be a blast! Join us for speeches and the official ribbon cutting at 11am\, with a bunch of awesome hands-on activities to follow.  Stay tuned for more details! Can’t wait to see all your lovely faces there!  #communitymakerspace #savethedate #readytocelebrate #109TalentAve¡¿Listos\, amigos?! ¡El momento que todos estamos esperando finalmente está aquí!  ¡Marque sus calendarios para la GRAN REAPERTURA de nuestro nuevo makerspace comunitario! Estamos encantados de compartir el increíble espacio que nos ayudamos a darle vida. ¡Este evento será muy divertido! Únase para los discursos y el corte de cinta oficial a las 11 am\, seguido de un montón de actividades increíbles.  ¡Estén atentos para más detalles! ¡No puedo esperar a ver todas tus caras hermosas allí!  #communitymakerspace #reservalafecha #preparaseparacelebrar #109TalentAve \nSee less\n\n\n\n\nTalent Maker City is a nonprofit makerspace building a more connected\, prosperous\, and resilient community through hands-on creativity and innovative STEAM-based learning.\n(STEAM = Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, & Math).  Soon their ceramics\, woodworking\, technology\, visual arts\, fiber arts\, and mechanics workshops and educational programs will be re-open from a beautiful\, new building in downtown Talent. Join the celebration of this new community space with free tours and hands-on activities Saturday\, September 21st from 11-3. Ribbon cutting and speeches at 11am. More information at www.talentmakercity.org“
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/talent-maker-city-grand-re-opening/
LOCATION:Talent Maker City\, 109 Talent Avenue\, Talent\, OR\, 97540\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20240921T133835Z
CREATED:20240921T133835Z
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SUMMARY:Blue Cliff Monastery International Day of Peace September 21st
DESCRIPTION:Blue Cliff Monastery Offering an International Day of Peace\, Saturday\, September 21st – 10:00am – 12:30om ET \nThere will be an INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE on Sat Sep 21. Plum Village sanghas in Israel will be offering a Peace Walk in Israel 5 pm Israeli time. Please join Blue Cliff Monastery on Zoom for a simultaneous session of sitting meditation\, chanting\, and walking meditation (10 am – 12:30 pm ET) so that together we may generate the energies of understanding\, peace\, and compassion to help embrace and transform the suffering of violence and war. Our presence and practice are concrete ways we can continue to support our siblings in Israel and Palestine\, in Ukraine\, Sudan\, and those in all war-torn lands worldwide.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/blue-cliff-monastery-international-day-of-peace-september-21st/
CATEGORIES:InterFaith,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
DTSTAMP:20240823T175817Z
CREATED:20240823T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T175817Z
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SUMMARY:#NoWar2024 Conference: Resisting the USA’s Military Empire
DESCRIPTION:A global 3-day conference\, streamed virtually\, with in-person events in Sydney\, Australia; Wanfried\, Germany; Bogotá\, Colombia; and Washington\, DC\, U.S\nRegister for #NoWar2024 \nThe conference will be livestreamed on Zoom\, with in-person events in Sydney\, Australia; Wanfried\, Germany*; Bogotá\, Colombia; and Washington\, DC\, U.S. \n1 ticket gets you access to all 3 days of programming. Choose your ticket option below to join us online or at one of our in-person venues. The Zoom link will also be provided to in-person registrants so you can tune in to all of the sessions throughout the weekend. \nhttps://worldbeyondwar.org/register-for-nowar2024/ \nNoWar2024 kicks off at the Henry Carmichael Theatre\, Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts\, 280 Pitt Street in Sydney\, Australia at 9:00am-1:00pm on Saturday\, September 21 Sydney Local Time / 7:00pm-11:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4) on Friday\, September 20. Find the time in your time zone. \nEvents take place in Wanfried\, Germany\, from 2:00pm-6:00pm Germany Local Time / 8:00am-12:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4). Find the time in your time zone. This section of the conference is hosted by the World BEYOND War International Peace Factory Wanfried chapter. Located at the former border between the eastern and western part of Germany\, the International Peace Factory Wanfried is an old factory building that has been transformed into a gathering space for the peace movement. Details to come! \nEvents conclude at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church\, 1313 New York Avenue NW\, in Washington\, DC\, the heart of the empire\, from 1:00pm-5:00pm Eastern Daylight Time (GMT-4). Find the time in your time zone.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/nowar2024-conference-resisting-the-usas-military-empire/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Nonviolence,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240919T190000
DTSTAMP:20240808T201226Z
CREATED:20240808T201215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T201226Z
UID:10001991-1726765200-1726772400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Intro to Advocacy with FCNL
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and informative session on how you can effectively advocate for the issues that matter most to you. At FCNL\, we believe in the power of grassroots advocacy to bring about positive change\, and we’re excited to share valuable insights and strategies with you. \nNote: This virtual event is held in Eastern Time.\nRegister here:https://act.fcnl.org/event/intro_to_advocacy/3272/ \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/intro-to-advocacy-with-fcnl/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T170000
DTSTAMP:20240917T042814Z
CREATED:20240917T042814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T042814Z
UID:10002007-1726560000-1726592400@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Event: Wonder by the Wayside: Indigenous\, Edible\, and Medicinal Plants of Southern Oregon by Roland Smith
DESCRIPTION:Wonder by the Wayside: Indigenous\, Edible\, and Medicinal Plants of Southern Oregon by Roland Smith \nFREE ADMISSION – 1757 Ashland St.\, Ashland\, OR. One mile west of I-5 Exit 14 \nIn age of technology and industry\, most of us have lost our connection with nature we see it as scenery\, a picture a\, post just the background to our busy lives. Sure\, we all do things to try to reconnect like walk in the park go for hikes \,take a nice long drive observing the Flora and the Fauna. But do any of us really know what magic and wonder grows alongside of us?! \nThere’s a certain curiosity that arises in all of us. Something of the soul I believe wanting to reconnect. The aim of this lecture is to hopefully invoke wonder and curiosity that resides all of us. \nExploring some of the native plants and herbs in southern Oregon\,I came to the realization anyone with a smartphone can go out\, explore for themselves\, and get enthralled with the magic by our wayside. Reconnecting the soul and the body to Mother Nature \nI personally forage and work with the medicinal properties of most of these plants. I would love to share the opportunity to ignite that spark for others by sharing this information and empowering others with knowledge. \nRoland Smith\, educator & owner at the Witch and the Alchemist Apothecary in Ashland\, OR. The apothecary is all about connecting to spirit\, connecting to nature\, connecting to oneself\, remembering again what it’s like to see magic in the world we live in\, to believe that beyond the state in which we view life is something far more miraculous. To provide the means by which wellness & enlightenment can prosper.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/event-wonder-by-the-wayside-indigenous-edible-and-medicinal-plants-of-southern-oregon-by-roland-smith/
LOCATION:Rogue Metaphysical Library\, 1757 Ashland Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240915T203000
DTSTAMP:20240905T200734Z
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SUMMARY:Crown Jewels Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Environmental activist Alex Haraus and cinematographers Aidan Kranz and Elena Jean spent the last year exploring some of the last remaining ancient forests on public lands in the US. These mature and old-growth forests offer one of our best natural defenses against the impacts of climate change. But these carbon-storing powerhouses are so much more than that. \nAs the film crew travels across America exploring our different old-growth forests\, they learn more about the value that these ancient ecosystems have for the communities that depend on them. We learn that looming threats like logging\, development\, wildfires and invasive species would devastate these landscapes. These forests could be lost forever unless we can demonstrate widespread support for protecting them. This year\, the public has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to forever change the way our government manages our federal public lands. Through local advocates and grassroots storytelling\, the film makes a case for protecting mature and old-growth forests across the federal estate and shows how the audience can help.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/film-screening-with-ks-wild-crown-jewels-film-screening/
LOCATION:Common Block Brewing Company\, 315 E 5th St\, Medford\, OR\, 97501
CATEGORIES:Allies,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240913T170000
DTSTAMP:20240913T184837Z
CREATED:20240913T184724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T184837Z
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SUMMARY:Briefing on Disarmament Summits to Reduce Nuclear Dangers
DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 17 Arms Control Association will release a new report proposing a new series of high-level disarmament summits to inject new energy and momentum into global efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons. \nModeled after the highly successful nuclear security summits\, a series of disarmament summits could bypass some of the structural and political factors that have slowed progress. \nA virtual rollout briefing on the report\, “Nuclear Disarmament Summits: A Proposal for Rejuvenating Progress Toward a World Free of Nuclear Weapons\,” will be held on Sept. 17. \nRegister here by Sept. 14 to attend. The full report will be available for download September 17 at www.ArmsControl.org/Reports
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/briefing-on-disarmament-summits-to-reduce-nuclear-dangers/
CATEGORIES:Nuclear Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240910T133000
DTSTAMP:20240823T180318Z
CREATED:20240823T180318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T180318Z
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SUMMARY:Northwest Forest Plan Amendment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance to host webinar on Northwest Forest Plan Amendment. \nOn August 30th\, the US Forest Service will release the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed changes to the Northwest Forest Plan. For 30 years\, the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) has guided forest management across the PNW on federal lands. This will be the first amendment to the NWFP in 30 years\, and presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish better protections for mature and old growth forests\, meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and a fighting chance at mitigating the climate crisis. \nAmong the key issues the Forest Service needs to address in the updated Forest Plan are tribal inclusion & fire stewardship and the protection of mature & old growth forests. To ensure the NWFP amendment enables a more just & sustainable future for our forests & communities rather than repeating the mistakes and injustices of the past\, our communities need to speak out & comment on the proposed changes. \nJoin PNFCA Tuesday\, September 10th at noon for a deep dive into these topics and what’s at stake in the NWFP\, and to get resources & information to submit effective public comments. Speakers include Meredith Jacobson\, University of Oregon PhD candidate & member of the FireGen Collaborative\, and Madeline Cowen\, Grassroots Organizer with Cascadia Wildlands. \nThe stakes of the NWFP Amendment are huge–for our last remaining mature & old growth forests\, for the livability of our climate\, for threatened & endangered species\, and improper fire-risk reduction management for forests and communities. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/northwest-forest-plan-amendment-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240904T163000
DTSTAMP:20240830T200202Z
CREATED:20240830T200202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T200202Z
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SUMMARY:Tea and Conversation Honoring Local Hiroshima Survivor Planned
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to tea and conversation with Hiroshima atom bomb survivor\, author and activist Hideko Tamura Snider from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday\, Sept. 4\, at Peace House\, 543 S Mountain Ave\, Ashland\, OR 97520. \nThis intimate gathering honoring Hideko – sponsored by Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance\, Peace House and One Sunny Day Initiatives (OSDI) – provides a perfect opportunity to talk with one of the region’s most dedicated activists whose life work has been devoted to promoting peace and a world free of nuclear weapons. Hideko’s life story\, told in her book One Sunny Day\, is one of courage and perseverance and serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing threat of nuclear warfare. Hideko will share stories from her memoir and welcome questions from attendees. \nBoth Hideko’s memoir One Sunny Day and her picture book written for children\, When a Peace Tree Blooms\, will be available to purchase that day; and she will be signing books upon request after speaking to the group. Her books are also available locally at Bloomsbury Books in Ashland\, and Barnes & Noble in Medford. \nWhen a Peace Tree Blooms\, illustrated in soft watercolors by Japanese artist Mari Kishi\, tells the story of a young child meeting an elderly couple planting special seeds. It’s a universal tale of resilience\, hope and creating peace in the world. It acknowledges the challenges of loss\, choices\, and the rewards of joining together to rebuild a better life. It can also serve as a healing and empowering story for any young child facing devastation and loss\, or a way for friends and classmates to gain deeper empathy for what others may have experienced. It is now available in English\, Japanese\, Chinese\, and Ukrainian\, with a Russian translation ready to publish. \nIn 2007\, Hideko founded One Sunny Day Initiatives (OSDI)\, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization\, to educate the public about the consequences of the use of nuclear weapons and to plant seeds of peace\, hope and reconciliation among people of the world. Hideko has made numerous presentations to organizations throughout the U.S. of her personal experience with the effects of nuclear weapons and her healing process. Learn more about Hideko’s efforts on the OSDI website. \nAttendance at the tea is free\, but please reserve your place by emailing info@sopachamama.org.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/tea-and-conversation-honoring-local-hiroshima-survivor-planned/
LOCATION:Peace House
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,Nuclear Issues,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240903T173000
DTSTAMP:20240830T194023Z
CREATED:20240830T194023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T194023Z
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SUMMARY:Big Ideas: Update on Oregon’s Revised Drug Law Measure 110
DESCRIPTION:In November 2020\, Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed Ballot Measure 110\, which reclassified possession/penalties for specified drugs including heroin\, methamphetamine and others. \nThis year the measure was significantly amended by Oregon House Bill 4002\, which repealed the drug decriminalization portion in response to public backlash. \nRep. Pam Marsh\, Oregon House of Representatives\, District 5; and Kerri Hecox\, M.D.\, MPH\, Medical Director and founder of the Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley in Medford\, will discuss exactly what happened with Measure 110\, the changes brought about by HB 4002\, and new the deflection programs in place. Plus\, they will cover what 110 funded in the Rogue Valley and the ongoing gaps\, barriers and needs in our addiction system. \nPart of the “Big Ideas” series\, this program is presented by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Ashland Branch and Jackson County Library Services.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/big-ideas-update-on-oregons-revised-drug-law-measure-110/
LOCATION:Ashland Library\, 410 Siskiyou Blvd\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240901T113000
DTSTAMP:20240830T194605Z
CREATED:20240830T194558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T194605Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Service: BASE -The Work of Black Alliance & Social Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:The speaker with be Mr. Kim McKandes from Black Alliance & Social Empowerment (BASE). BASE is a nonprofit community organization that provides events\, community information-sharing\, connection\, support\, and resources that work towards the well-being and advancement of Black residents living in Southern Oregon. \nAttend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871 \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/sunday-service-base-the-work-of-black-alliance-social-empowerment/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87\, 87 4th Street\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Racial Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240831T210000
DTSTAMP:20240823T190143Z
CREATED:20240823T190103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T190143Z
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SUMMARY:Jackson County Fuel Committee: Folk Music Festival August 31
DESCRIPTION:On August 31\, the Jackson County Fuel Committee will host a Folk Music Festival at Paschal Winery to celebrate 46 years of mutual aid work that provides much-needed firewood and utility advocacy for residents of the Rogue Valley. The important fundraising event will feature delicious food\, live music\, and an opportunity to learn how you can get involved to help neighbors stay warm during winter months. \n“The Folk Music Festival brings together the hundreds of people who make our work possible throughout the year\, from the individuals who donate wood to our woodlot to volunteers who learn advocacy working with JCFC benefit recipients to keep their power connected\,” said Foster Gough from the Jackson County Fuel Committee. “It’s a celebration\, and a very encouraging one to those of us involved in the year-round effort.” \nThe Jackson County Fuel Committee (JCFC) will be celebrating 46 years as an all-volunteer membership association organizing to make heat and energy accessible to all Rogue Valley low-income residents.The event commemorates progress and victories to “end government policies that allow energy profiteering and threaten the future of our people and the planet.” \nThe Folk Music Festival has a suggested donation of $25 per person and runs from 6-9 p.m. Paschal Winery is located at 1122 Suncrest Rd. in Talent.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/folk-music-festival-august-31/
LOCATION:Paschal Winery\, 1122 Suncrest Rd\, Talent\, 97540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240829T163000
DTSTAMP:20240808T200235Z
CREATED:20240808T200235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T200235Z
UID:10001988-1724943600-1724949000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:FCNL Book Club: Light in Gaza
DESCRIPTION:Please join Friends Committee on National Legislation in reading and discussing the book Light In Gaza! The anthology imagines what the future of Gaza could be\, while reaffirming the critical role of Gaza in Palestinian identity\, history\, and struggle for liberation. It contains works by eleven Palestinian writers and poets. It constitutes a collective effort to organize and center Palestinian voices in the ongoing pursuit of justice. \nLight In Gaza was published by our friends at American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) and Haymarket Books. You can learn about the book and download a free digital copy here: Light in Gaza | HaymarketBooks.org \nIf you are only able to read a few selections before the date of the book club\, we would still love for you to join and be a part of our discussion!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/fcnl-book-club-light-in-gaza/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Nonviolence,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T173000
DTSTAMP:20240808T202343Z
CREATED:20240808T202233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T202343Z
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SUMMARY:Larry Ward: The Alchemy of Samsara & Nirvana
DESCRIPTION:Over the past six months\, Dr. Larry Ward has taught about each of the six realms of samsara (hell\, hungry ghost\, animal\, human\, asura\, god). \nBefore he begins teaching on the four realms that embody the path to liberation (voice-hearers\, realized ones\, bodhisattvas\, Buddha)\, Dr. Ward will offer this special talk where he’ll explore the connections and similarities between samsara and nirvana. \nThis event is a part of our year long teaching series on the Buddhist story of The 10 Worlds\, ten different yet interconnected states of mind that we all inhabit. They are fluid and impermanent. All ten are existential realities with their own moods\, characteristics and inquiries. No matter the realm\, each one invites us on a quest to learn more about ourselves\, to build our capacity to adapt to the challenges we face\, and to help relieve the suffering of all beings through breaking free from the cycle of samsara. \nNEW: Starting in August\, our dharma talks will now include a Q&A. After Peggy’s guided meditation and Larry’s talk\, we’ll open the floor to your questions for the teachers. \nOnline via Zoom \nNotes: \n\nRecording shared with all registrants and members within 48 hours after the event.\nMembers do not need to register.\nOffered on a sliding scale. Please choose the price that works for you. For the most value\, consider purchasing a membership for as little as $20/month to join every month’s meditation\, talk\, and more.\n\nRegister for this event at Lotus Institute
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/larry-ward-the-alchemy-of-samsara-nirvana/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,InterFaith,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240821T100000
DTSTAMP:20240808T200912Z
CREATED:20240808T200818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T200912Z
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SUMMARY:Courage: An Invitation
DESCRIPTION:Nonviolence and Courage are inseparable! \nJoin Ela Gandhi and The Metta Center for Nonviolence as we celebrate the launch of our new book\, COURAGE\, followed by a screening of The Third Harmony: Nonviolence and the New Story of Human Nature. \nTo register\, pre-order the book\, and watch the Third Harmony\, click the button below. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/courage-an-invitation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240819T200000
DTSTAMP:20240725T232257Z
CREATED:20240725T232042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T232257Z
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SUMMARY:From Thorns to Blossoms A Japanese American Family in War and Peace
DESCRIPTION:Ashland Together and Bloomsbury Books are happy to bring Mitzi and David Loftus back for an encore presentation of their book\, From Thorns to Blossoms A Japanese American Family in War and Peace. Mitzi will share her experience in the camp and the aftermath of that experience. David will provide some history and context for the story. \nFrom Oregon University State Press new books 2024: \n“Born on a fruit orchard in Hood River\, Oregon\, in 1932\, Mitzi Asai Loftus spent three years of her childhood in government incarceration camps in California and Wyoming. For more than seventy years\, she has given public talks about her family’s experience to audiences of all ages. Having lived much of her adult life in Eugene and Coos Bay\, she now resides in Ashland. \nWriter\, editor\, actor\, and voice artist David Loftus is a native Oregonian. The author of several books\, David has acted on stage and in film\, recorded books for the blind\, and read literature aloud at bookstores\, coffee\, shops\, and pubs in a series he calls “Story Time for Grownups.” He lived 10 years in Boston but has been a Portland resident since 1991. \nTo register for this free event\, click here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/26675/
LOCATION:OSF Carpenter Hall\, 44 S Pioneer St\, Ashland\, OR\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Racial Justice,War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20240808T200513Z
CREATED:20240808T200437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T200513Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend a public tour of Tashi Choling Center for Buddhist Studies\, a traditional Tibetan Buddhist temple. \nWe are located in the Colestin Valley\, 40 minutes from Ashland. See our traditional art and architecture\, learn our story\, and enjoy our peaceful grounds. Bring a sack lunch if you would like to linger a while in the statue garden!
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/tour-of-tashi-choling-center-for-buddhist-studies/
CATEGORIES:Allies,Community Event,InterFaith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240815T100000
DTSTAMP:20240808T195715Z
CREATED:20240808T195715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T195715Z
UID:10001987-1723712400-1723716000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:Book Talk – Illusions of Control: Dilemmas in Managing U.S. Proxy Forces in Afghanistan\, Iraq\, and Syria
DESCRIPTION:Since the start of the U.S. war on terror\, the United States has backed various militias and rebels in the Middle East and Central Asia. Using proxies has allowed the U.S. to reduce its own troop deployments and benefit from the local knowledge of indigenous armed groups. However\, these partnerships carry significant diplomatic\, human rights\, reputational\, and tactical risks. Gaston’s book explores case studies of these relationships in Afghanistan\, Iraq\, and Syria\, examining how U.S. policymakers manage these risks. Has support for proxies been a success\, failure\, or something in between? Can proxies truly be managed? And are the risks worth the potential benefits? \nJoin a discussion with Erica Gaston\, Head of the Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace Programme at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research\, that delves into the murky world of U.S. proxy forces in the War on Terror. Adam Weinstein\, Deputy Middle East Director at the Quincy Institute\, will speak with the author. \nThe discussion will take place on Thursday\, August 15th from 12:00 – 1:00 PM Eastern Time. \nRegister with the Quincy Institute
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/book-talk-illusions-of-control-dilemmas-in-managing-u-s-proxy-forces-in-afghanistan-iraq-and-syria/
CATEGORIES:War & Peace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240814T063000
DTSTAMP:20240808T202002Z
CREATED:20240808T201942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T202002Z
UID:10001993-1723615200-1723617000@peacehouse.net
SUMMARY:The Garden of Our Hearts | Meditation with Peggy Rowe Ward
DESCRIPTION:Join Lotus Institute online for August’s meditation practice with Peggy Rowe Ward\, Lotus’ co-founder and senior Dharma teacher. \nThis month’s inspiration comes from moments working and gathering with friends in the garden as the early August sun rises and sets. Together\, we’ll explore nourishment and how to water the seeds of joy and peace in ourselves and our communities \nOnline via Zoom \nNotes: \n\nRecording shared with all registrants and members within 48 hours after the event.\nMembers do not need to register.\nOffered on a sliding scale. Choose the price that works for you. For the most value\, consider purchasing a Lotus membership for as little as $20/month to join every monthly sit\, talk and more.\n\nRegister with the Lotus Institute
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/the-garden-of-our-hearts-meditation-with-peggy-rowe-ward/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allies,InterFaith,Nonviolence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240812T200000
DTSTAMP:20240726T002432Z
CREATED:20240725T231428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T002432Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Reading – Rachel Barton and Louise Barden read their poetry
DESCRIPTION:Monday August 12th  7:00 to 8:00 pm \nRachel Barton is a poet\, writing coach\, and founding editor of Willawaw Journal. She also serves as an associate editor for Cloudbank Books. Her collection\, This is the Lightness\, was published by The Poetry Box in 2022. Her chapbook\, Happiness Comes\, was published by dancing girl press in 2018.  Barton’s recent publications include Across the Margins\, SALT\, SLEET\, Cirque\, and the Oregon English Journal. She is at home in the PNW\, but also has roots in Alaska\, West Virginia\, and Indiana. For more information about the author\, go to rachelbartonwriter.com. \nThe poems in Jacob’s Ladder are not so much steps to Heaven as they are portals going deeper into the daily. “What am I supposed to see today?” they ask\, which at turns will require hanging out with the dead\, dreaming of houses ablaze\, or\, more frequently\, re-considering chores\, garden\, relationships—while not forgetting clouds\, moss\, rain. The poems aim to live closer to one’s life. They are ready to walk through the next door. –Richard Robbins\, Oratory of All Souls \nLouise Cary Barden\, a 2023 New Women’s Voices semi-finalist\, has won the Lois Cranston Prize (Calyx Journal)\, Oregon Poetry Association award\, the Harperprints chapbook competition\, and others. Her poems recently appeared in such journals as Timberline\, humana obscura\, Willawaw and Cathexis Northwest. Her work is imbued with the imagery of nature as narrated by a self-described tree-hugger whose career indecisiveness led her from college English instruction to advertising and editorial copywriting\, and marketing management. After living from Maine to Wyoming\, she spent 40 years in North Carolina before retiring to Oregon\, where she is still trying to learn to love the rain
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/poetry-reading-rachel-barton-and-louise-barden-read-their-poetry/
LOCATION:Bloomsbury Books\, 290 E. Main Street\, Ashland\, Oregon\, 97520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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