Join Housing Solutions in their final meeting call in a series, where people are working to address the issues surrounding affordable housing in our community in an online discussion. Speakers: Sandy Bishop - Lopez Community Land Trust. Sandy has 22 years of project management experience and manages five affordable housing neighborhoods with a Community Land […]
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY- Supporting Black-Owned Businesses A lineup of Black Owned food trucks teamed up with BASE/Afro Scouts will go head to head in a 30min Food competition. Come enjoy the experience, support Black Businesses and eat some great food. Also, be sure to wear any BASE attire if you have it and get extra […]
Join Witness for Peace's Solidarity Collective in traveling to Honduras in August on a delegation highlighting the U.S. role in migration.
Japan stops for one minute of silence at 8:15 a.m. each year to commemorate the exact moment the atomic bomb fell on the City of Hiroshima. Join May Peace Prevail on Earth and people around the world in the Global Silent Minute and Virtual Event in Remembrance of all those who have suffered in war […]
Learn about the Green New Deal and Nuclear Disarmament during this second of two sessions hosted by Olympia, Washington-based organizations reviewing a 70-page booklet available on the topic titled, “Warheads to Windmills.” You can download the PDF of the full document here. Jim Manista from the Olympia Coalition to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (OCANW) will facilitate […]
The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons became international law on January 22 of this year. On August 6, the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, people in the Rogue Valley will join with their sisters and brothers around the world in urging the nine nations that possess these terrifying weapons to ratify […]
The Ashland Climate Action Project of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now is hosting a zoom event on August 19 from 7-8:30pm. More information is available here and to register, visit RethinkStreetsAshland. This presentation is very timely, as the City of Ashland is preparing to embark on an update to our state-mandated Transportation System Plan. This […]
Wildfire anniversaries involve emotions and decisions. In this free, virtual event, a panel of experts will explain insurance and legal deadlines and other considerations. United Policyholders, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, is providing guidance and support for wildfire survivors across Oregon, including the Almeda and Obenchain fires. Register HERE
Six Feet Apart: Stories of Resilience and Transformation is an innovative multimedia work of choral music that harnesses the power of music, poetry, and visual art to amplify diverse voices and foster collective healing during the COVID-19 pandemic. It features music by Ethan Gans-Morse, poetry by Tiziana DellaRovere with special guest poets Anis Mojgani & […]
Since we still can't meet in person, let's gather online! Join me on Tuesday, August 31, 4-5:30 PM for a virtual town hall. I'll discuss outcomes from the 2021 legislation issues and address issues that are impacting our district, including wildfire recovery, COVID-19 response, drought and illegal hemp/cannabis grows. We will have plenty of time […]
Species across the planet are adapted to the climate where they live. A climate shift of just a few degrees, or inches of rainfall, can render current locations uninhabitable to many species. The consequences will be one of adaptation to changing conditions, range shift, or extinction. Our native plants and animals are all at risk […]
Tuesday, September 14; 6:30-8:00 PM, “Our Path to Recovery: A Report from District 5,” will provide residents with an account of our progress. Community partners, including the cities of Talent and Phoenix, the Talent-Phoenix School District, the Long Term Recovery Group, the housing community, and others will share their perspectives on the past year as […]
