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SUMMARY:Peace is More Than the Absence of War
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with Matthew Spellberg and Richard Falk of Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. \nThe Nuclear Age Peace Foundation presents Matthew Spellberg\, our new President\, and Richard Falk\, the Foundation’s Senior Vice President and past Board Chair\, in conversation about the path from ideas to action\, the importance of utopian thinking in an age of technological danger\, the calling of a ‘Citizen Pilgrim\,’ and the future of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. \nMatthew Spellberg\, a scholar and writer\, is a past Junior Fellow at the Harvard Society of Fellows and Editor-at-Large of Cabinet Magazine. He has taught at Harvard\, Princeton\, Rutgers\, and the Rhode Island School of Design. For six years he worked in the New Jersey prison system as a teacher\, organizer\, and administrator. A longtime student of Indigenous languages\, he was the founder of the Native Cultures of the Americas seminar at Harvard University. \n\n\n\n\nRichard Falkwas on the faculty at Princeton for forty years. Since then he has been affiliated with Queen Mary University\, London\, and for the last twenty years with UC Santa Barbara. His memoir\, Public Intellectual: The Life of a Citizen Pilgrim\, was published this past year. \n\nRegister for this Zoom Event
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/peace-is-more-than-the-absence-of-war/
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SUMMARY:What's Up With the Bluff?
DESCRIPTION:Ecologists and geologists will discuss a geographic landmark east of Ashland and their work protecting it in a Wednesday evening webinar.\nSouthern Oregon Land Conservancy will highlight the history of Pompadour Bluff and highlight its plans to preserve it during a virtual pub talk titled “What’s Up With the Bluff?” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday\, Nov. 17\, via Zoom. \nAt the webinar\, SOLC’s Executive Director Steve Wise and Stewardship Director Kristi Mergenthaler will discuss how the nonprofit was recently bequeathed the landmark now known as the Harry and Marilyn Fisher preserve at Pompadour Bluff and provide updates on the conservation project.\nOther guest speakers will include emeritus geology professor Jad D’Allura and Siskiyou BioSurvey Senior Botanist John Villela. \nFor a link to the Zoom meeting\, register at landconserve.org/events\, email info@landconserve.org or call 541-482-3069.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/whats-up-with-the-bluff/
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SUMMARY:Rogue Climate Virtual Shindig
DESCRIPTION:Rogue Climate invites you to their Virtual Shindig November 16 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. From their release\, “Let’s take some time to recognize the incredible contributions to support our community this year and to reconnect with each other. The event will include\, music\, an online auction and raffle\, updates about Rogue Climate’s work and so much more.” \nRegister at https://bit.ly/21registershindig.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/rogue-climate-virtual-shindig/
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SUMMARY:Community-driven Leadership in Ashland
DESCRIPTION:Sunday November 14 the Ashland Climate Action Project of SOCAN and Local Innovation Works will host a moderated discussion: Community-Driven Leadership. Stephen Bárczay Sloan of the Humane Leadership Institute will moderate Ashland’s Mayor Julie Akins and Interim City Manager Gary Milliman. \nRegister Here \nBackground: \nAshland has a long tradition of rising to challenges with intelligence\, creativity\, and vision. How can we reignite this positive energy and capacity for visionary leadership within our community? How can we\, as citizens\, participate positively and constructively to address the city issues that matter most? Join us for a special wide-ranging Sunday evening discussion. We’ll explore how residents can best work with city staff and local elected officials to help identify and drive forward with solutions. We’ll sharpen up on both the practical how-to’s of civic engagement in Ashland\, as well as the broader issue of how we can all work to strengthen leadership capacity in the community itself.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/community-driven-leadership-in-ashland/
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Collective: Bajo Fuego Event
DESCRIPTION:Register for the film screening of “Bajo Fuego” followed by a conversation with one of our partners from Colombia COCCAM (National Coordinator of Growers of Coca\, Marijuana and Poppy). \nGet your ticket here \nThis timely event is an opportunity for students\, grassroots organizations\, and community members to learn from indigenous\, black and small farmers on the ground about the current violation of human rights in Colombia\, especially in the cocoa-growing region of Cauca after the non-compliance of the peace accords signed in 2016. We’ll learn about the situation of these communities after accessing crop substitution as part of the drug war policies in Colombia and the consequences of forced eradication through the use of glyphosate\, a Monsanto product declared to be carcinogenic by the World Health Organization in 2015. We’ll analyze the transcendental U.S. policy role\, how communities are organizing to combat environmental destruction\, displacement\, assassination of social leaders and will hear about solidarity and what we can do to promote human-centered US economic and political policies towards Colombia. \nWe’ll be co-hosting this event along with other grassroots organizations in the United States. If your organization is interested in co-hosting this event\, please reach out to pao@solidaritycollective.org.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/solidarity-collective-bajo-fuego-event/
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SUMMARY:Flowers of Resistance: SOA Watch
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 6th\, SOA Watch will host a virtual conference. They will facilitate three virtual panels discussing the historic and current U.S.-sponsored militarization throughout the Americas\, the Biden Administration’s political strategies to address the root causes of mass migration\, and the ongoing struggle of communities and movements to safeguard the dignity and autonomy of the Earth and all peoples within increasingly repressive and militarized nation-states. \nPanels – Saturday\, November 6th 2021 \n11 a.m. The Evolving Empire: Historical and Contemporary Export of U.S. Militarization in Latin America and the Caribbean \n12 p.m. Tangled Roots: Mass Migration and the Biden Admin’s Coopting of the Narrative of Change \n1:30 p.m. Territorial Defense and the U.S.-Promoted Neoliberal Extractivist Model \nOn Sunday\, November 21st we will honor the memory of political and social activists\, compas\, loved ones\, and extended community members whose lives were cut short by state violence and who today serve as ancestors guiding us in our collective struggle for peace and justice. The Litany and Presentes will feature the beloved SOA Watch Musicians Collective.\nThe virtual events are free\, bilingual (Spanish and English\, interpretation will be provided) and all are welcome to attend! You will receive an email confirmation with all the links for the panels and the litany after registration. We look forward to sharing virtual space with you. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/flowers-of-resistance-soa-watch/
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SUMMARY:Int'l Day of Action: Militarism and Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:From International FOR: \nThe International Fellowship of Reconciliation\, a spiritual based peace movement founded over a century ago to overcome war and the Culture of Violence and to implement a Culture of Peace\, Justice and Truth through nonviolence\, is pleased to invite all of you to join efforts to act for Climate. Living in justice includes protecting the Earth\, which is the basis of life for all living beings. \nMilitarism Drives Climate Catastrophe \nIFOR Global Day of Action is to focus on the field of militarism and the comprehensive war system and is made out of different initiatives which can be undertaken by individuals and groups and that are connected to #compassion #accountability and #change and rooted in nonviolence. War\, production of armaments\, militarization of the territory\, military investment\, security are some of the topics which can be addressed through in person\, virtual\, informal\, institutional initiatives. \nClimate change is connected to Peace issues\, in particular this is evident in the field of armed conflict.\n \nWar has a direct impact on the ground\, also causing destruction on the land\, contamination\, pollution and reducing or destroying crops\, livestock farming and healthy water sources. \nIFOR is now urging to put the spotlight on a significant aspect that has a global impact\, and that is: “The environmentally and climate destructive effects of all activities in the military sector” and on the following demands: \n1. Disclose the destructive impacts by the military based on hard facts\,\n2. Data collection and full transparency on the military’s carbon footprint\,\n3. Mandatory reporting of all military GHG emissions in line with the UN Framework Convention (Paris Agreement\, 2015) in the respective national climate reports\n4. Inclusion of military GHG emissions in further climate negotiations\,\n5. End war. \nThe production of weapons often requires the retrieval of often exploited resources and often involves waste products and pollution. The use of weapons itself has negative consequences for the environment. One of the most striking examples is nuclear weapons\, the production\, testing\, storage and use of which pose a constant danger to humankind and the entire planet\, to the point of devastating and irreparable consequences. \nThe militarisation of the territory and the actions of armed groups also cause devastation in the environment in which people live\, leading to unbearable and harmful living conditions. In addition\, many violent conflicts are generated to gain control over resources\, often in resource-rich countries\, usually in the global south. \nInvestment in armaments and the military is immoral both because it is an investment in the destruction of living beings and territory and because it displaces resources needed to protect and safeguard the environment and life on the planet. There are many urgent investments to prevent catastrophes and to repair the damage already caused\, and as long as security is thought to be provided by the military\, catastrophe will continue. \nThe security of individuals and of the planet that hosts us is determined by “care for our common home”\, by respect for the environment and for resources\, and by using them sparingly and not selfishly or in the interests of the few. \nNonviolence highlights the need for and usefulness of alternative choices to those of a Culture of Violence\, choices that engage all social actors\, choices aimed at preserving all forms of life and repairing forms of injustice and inequity among the inhabitants of the Earth. \nThink\, Plan\, Act!\n\nRegister here your initiative and let people know about it and join you! \nAll initiatives will be posted on the IFOR dedicated web page and Facebook page to invite everyone to join in the Global Day of Action on Climate Catastrophe\, right before COP26 starts in Glasgow\, Scotland.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/intl-day-of-action-militarism-and-climate-change/
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SUMMARY:Segaki Ceremony and Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, Oct 27 at 7 p.m.\, the Ashland Zen Center will host a candlelit ceremony for all hungry ghosts\, and a memorial service for loved ones who have died. \nFrom Ashland Zen Center: \nA Gaki\, hungry ghost\, is a miserable being with a tiny\, constricted throat too narrow to swallow anything and a painfully swollen belly that aches with hunger and thirst. We all have hungry ghosts in our lives and perhaps in our hearts. At Segaki we offer all gaki spiritual nourishment to relieve their suffering. \nWe offer the Hungry Ghosts spiritual sustenance to relieve their torment. Coming together in the dark and the cold\, we also bring light and remembrance to those we love who have died\, through our annual memorial service. Segaki will take place under illuminated canopies on the grounds of Ashland Zen Center\, 740 Tolman Creek Road. All are welcome. Dress warmly\, and wear a COVID-safe face mask while on Ashland Zen Center property. \nMemorial \nTo add names to the annual memorial: Write loved ones’ names on the “Great Abiding Friends” registry BEFORE October 27. This scroll is at the Zen Center\, 740 Tolman Creek Road. If you are at a distance\, email names to ino@ashlandzencenter.org\nThe COVID Memorial will take place during the annual memorial service this year. The assembly will participate in speaking aloud the names of 2\,100 people who have died of COVID-19 since the Pandemic started. This bears witness to the 700\,000 who have perished\, holding those we don’t know with those we name. Learn more about the COVID Memorial Flags: COVID Memorial Flags \nFood Donation \nTo donate food to the hungry: Bring non-perishable food items to the Zen Center for feeding the living\, hungry beings in our Rogue Valley. The basket for food donations is on the porch of the Zen Center\, 740 Tolman Creek Road. Food will be collected until the ceremony\, then distributed locally through the Food Bank. \nSegaki Notes \nArrive at the Segaki canopies at 7:00 pm. Allow time for parking. You may need to walk a short way if the Zen Center parking lot is full. A period of silent meditation (zazen) in our chairs will begin at 7:10pm. Latecomers will be seated at the back. The Segaki Ceremony will follow zazen.\nBring a flashlight (there will be some available to share)\nBring a noisemaker or musical instrument. Hungry ghosts feel unworthy of spiritual community and are attracted to harsh sounds so when we invite them to join us we yell and make a lot of noise. \nFor more information\, please visit: https://www.ashlandzencenter.org/segaki/ \n 
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SUMMARY:Whiteness & the Grief of Being a Culture-less People: Session
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, Oct 27\, 6:30-8:30 PM\, PDT\, via Zoom\, Deconstructing Whiteness will host their monthly meeting\, with the theme “Whiteness\, and the Grief of Being a Culture-less People.” \nYou can find out more by visiting their website.  \nFrom Deconstructing Whiteness\, “All sessions\, though focused on the education of white participants\, are very much open to BIPOC folks\, who are interested in attending. With an eye to creating community\, it is wonderful to see folks attend multiple times\, continuing to build connection.” \nPREP MATERIALS:\nIn preparation for this topic please take some time\, though not required\, to watch the video or read any of these articles. This is an important territory in this work that we have not delved into previously. \n1) Tim Wise Video – The History of Whiteness (Video 6:51)\nConcise and impassioned history of how we got to whiteness. TL \n2) Grief & the White Void – Article by Abraham Lateiner\nI found it compassionate and helpful entering this territory. TL \n3) How Italians Became White – Article from the NY Times Magazine- 2019\nSpoke to me and my personal lineage. Story mirrors that of many groups settling here from Europe\, or from anywhere early in the 20th century. TL \nPrep Materials are offered to enhance your experience for the evening\, are not required\, and may plant a seed. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/whiteness-the-grief-of-being-a-culture-less-people-session/
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SUMMARY:SOCAN: Solar Projects You Can Plug-in To
DESCRIPTION:Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) and the Ashland Climate Action Project invite you to a presentation by local solar energy enthusiasts Tuesday\, October 26 from 6-7 p.m. Presenters include Jim Hartman from Ashland Solar Cooperative and Ray Sanchez-Pascador\, from Solarize Rogue. \nAccording to SOCAN\, “One of the most effective actions individuals can take to address the climate crisis is to electrify their lives as much as possible. While this is very effective\, even if our electricity is produced in a fossil fuel-powered generation facility\, it is even more effective if our electricity is generated by solar panels\, wind turbines or other fossil-free means. Unfortunately\, not everyone owns their own home\, or has a South-facing roof on which to install the panels.” \n“Ray Sanchez-Pescador with Solarize Rogue will discuss successful efforts to provide community members the opportunity to own solar panels that are not installed on their roof but generate electricity that replaces what they take from the grid that might have otherwise been generated in a fossil fuel-powered generation plant. Jim Hartmann from the ‘Ashland Solar Cooperative’ will then discuss how this group is collaborating with Solarize Rogue and planning to bring the option of community solar projects to the Ashland community.” \nThe program will be held via ZOOM and is open to the public. There is no charge for joining the meeting\, but participants must register. \nClick Here to Register  \n  \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socan-solar-projects-you-can-plug-in-to/
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SUMMARY:The Way of the Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:The Lotus Institute invites you to a 3-day online retreat with Dharma Teachers Larry Ward\, Peggy Rowe\, Joe Reilly\, Ava Avalos and other friends. We are gathering to honor and practice with our blood\, spiritual and land ancestors. This is an auspicious time of year when many cultures have ceremonies and gatherings to celebrate our ancestors. \nEach day we will practice meditation\, listen to a dharma talk\, enjoy mindful movement\, and share in the healing energy of music. These experiences are designed to help us deeply connect with and cherish our ancestors\, who are waiting for us to come home. \nRetreat Schedule\nThis retreat will be offered in English and hosted on Zoom during the times below (displayed in American time zones) \nFriday Oct 15: 4:00pm – 6:00pm PST / 7:00pm – 9:00 PM EST \nSaturday Oct 16: 9:00am – 12:00pm PST / 12:00pm – 3:00pm EST \nSunday Oct 17: 9:00am – 12:00pm PST / 12:00pm – 3:00pm EST \nRegistration\nPlease choose the contribution that is financially possible for you. Note that registration will close October 10th\, 2021. \n$250 – Benefactor (I can sponsor another) \n$125 – Sustainer (I can support this offering)\n$75 – Reduced rate (with help I can attend) \nWe do not want finances to be an obstacle for your participation. If you want to attend and your budget does not allow for it\, please email us at support@thelotusinstitute.org to request a scholarship. \nRegister Here
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/thewayoftheancestors/
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SUMMARY:Nuclear Weapons Nowadays –What You Can Know and Do
DESCRIPTION:Every Tuesday/Saturday for four weeks beginning Oct. 5 & 9 2021\, the Olympia Coalition to Abolish Nuclear Weapons will host a four-part workshop about the current state of nuclear weapons and warfare. See below for more information. \nFrom Glenn Greenwald – Four well informed members of the Olympia Coalition to Abolish Nuclear Weapons have conducted this FREE course about ten times – and we keep receiving rave reviews! Many Americans stopped paying attention to nuclear weapons 3 decades ago when the Cold War ended. Much has changed since then. This course will bring you up to date with fascinating new information! Many of the people who took our course were already well informed – and these experts learned a lot more! Some people liked the course so well that they took it a second time! \nWe invite you to SIGN UP NOW for this highly informative and inspiring 4-session course in October. It is FREE and online. It includes solid information\, links to resources\, and discussions. You may choose either TUESDAYS (5-7 pm Pacific Time) or SATURDAYS (10 am to 12 noon Pacific Time). See more information at this post on Glen’s blog: https://parallaxperspectives.org/nuclear-weapons-sign-up-now-for-free-online-course-with-interesting-information-and-actions\nTo sign up\, please contact Joanne Dufour at jduf234@gmail.com.
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SUMMARY:Virtual Democracy School Oct. 9 & 10 and Oct 16 & 17
DESCRIPTION:On October 9\, 10 and 16\, 17 at 10 am-12:30 pm\, Snohomish County Community Rights (SCCR) will host the Virtual Democracy School by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF). \nDemocracy School is a stimulating and illuminating virtual course that teaches residents and activists an empowering new approach about how to reframe exhausting and often discouraging single-issue work – such as banning pesticides\, halting overdevelopment\, protecting water and watersheds\, and addressing climate change – in a way that we can confront corporate control and government interference on a powerful front: the people’s right of local self-governance and Nature’s rights. \nEducating yourself and your community is one of the most powerful steps toward change you can make. \nModule 1: Where We Are Now – Exposing Intentional Barriers to Community Self-Determination\nSaturday\, Oct 9\, 2021\, from 10 am – 12:30 pm PT \nModule 2: How Did We Get Here? The Power of Property\nSunday\, Oct 10\, 2021\, from 10 am – 12:30 pm PT \nModule 3: How We Could Make Change – Asserting Rights\nSaturday\, Oct 16\, 2021\, from 10 am – 12:30 pm PT \nModule 4: Where We Could End Up – Building a Movement for Real Change\nSunday\, Oct 17\, 2021 from 10am – 12:30pm PST \nCost: $50 – includes all 4 modules.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/virtual-democracy-school-oct-9-10-and-oct-16-17/
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SUMMARY:Businesses Taking Action: SOCAN Introduces Program
DESCRIPTION:September 28th at 6:00 pm\, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) will introduce their Businesses Taking Action program\, explain how it achieves its purpose\, and provide an opportunity for three recognized businesses to discuss what they are doing and why. \nThe group has coordinated a panel including OSU student Gabriela Safay who developed the program as a SOCAN Intern\, Constance Palaia from Motel del Rogue (http://moteldelrogue.com/)\, Anne Carter from the Medford Food Coop (https://medfordfood.coop/)\, and Erin Douglas from Banyan Botanicals (https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/). \nThe Zoom program is free and open to the public but attendees need to Register at https://bit.ly/Businesses-Taking-Action to receive the URL for the meeting. A video of the program will be available after the presentation on the SOCAN website. \nWhich businesses should we support? \nMany in the business community attempt to conduct their operations in line with their personal values. This can involve being responsible for environmental protection or maintaining a business climate of social justice both in terms of employees and customers. Unfortunately\, only too often\, such business behavior goes unrecognized and unappreciated. Through its ‘Businesses Taking Action’ project\, Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) seeks to provide businesses displaying environmental and social justice sensitivity with the recognition they deserve while also providing potential customers the opportunity to use this information when deciding which business to support.
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SUMMARY:Feeling the Heat: Expectations for UN 26th Climate Conference (COP26)
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Associations in California\, Oregon\, Washington and Hawaii have joined together to present a groundbreaking forum in anticipation of the United Nations 26th Climate Conference (COP26) to be held in Glasgow in early November\, 2021. Renowned climate experts from federal as well as state governments\, NGOs and the academic community\, joined by youth advocates\, will provide in-depth information about the context\, content\, and potential results of COP26. \nThe Forum will explore needs for all nations to demonstrate their political will with greater commitments and robust action plans — imperative due to current impacts of climate change and the existential threat of potentially irreversible global warming that the UN’s IPCCscientists recently reported. The unique leadership role of the United States\, including its western states and territories to mitigate the climate crisis over the decades and plans for future action\, will be highlighted.Join a community of people concerned about the future of our planet\, including youth climate advocates\, as we come together for this thought provoking event and leave mobilized to take action to make a real and lasting difference. \nREGISTER FOR THIS EVENT HERE
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/feeling-the-heat-expectations-for-un-26th-climate-conference-cop26/
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SUMMARY:Deconstructing Whiteness: Learned Behaviors of Whiteness: What is it We are Deconstructing?
DESCRIPTION:From their website: “This group is comprised of community members\, most of whom self- identify as white\, and who acknowledge holding a role in the white supremacist systems within our community.” ​ \nA few resources for further self education in preparation for the meeting are as follows: \n\nWhat is Racism web workbook by Dismantling Racism Works (see below)\nMe and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad\nWhite Fragility by Robin DiAngelo\nClaiming of pronouns\nCaste by Isabel Wilkerson\nHow to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi\nCheck out interviews\, podcasts\, Ted Talks by Isabel Wilkerson\, Ibram X. Kendi\, Layla Saad\, and Robin DiAngelo\n\nCheck out a new non-profit\, Re-imagine Oregon\, looking into reimagining law enforcement in the state of Oregon. \n\n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/deconstructing-whiteness-learned-behaviors-of-whiteness-what-is-it-we-are-deconstructing/
LOCATION:Deconstructing Whiteness\, Ashland\, OR
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210921T073000
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SUMMARY:Global Days of Listening: September 24
DESCRIPTION:The Global Days of Listening enables ordinary people across the world to transcend barriers of distance and language\, to speak to one another with the help of translators about life in their respective countries and their wish to live without war. This is a direct\, person-to-person conversation. \nThe Global Days of Listening was inspired by the Afghan Peace Volunteers\, (http://ourjourneytosmile.com/blog/)\, a grassroots\, multi-ethnic group of young Afghans seeking lives of nonviolence\, self-reliant equality\, and non-military solutions for Afghanistan and beyond. \nThe GDoL sessions take place on the 21st day of each month. People can connect directly to hear via Livestream.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/global-days-of-listening-september-24/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210915T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210915T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T052531
CREATED:20210914T204837Z
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SUMMARY:When Right Matters in Government: A Conversation on Speaking Out With Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
DESCRIPTION:When should government officials speak up? What happens if their leadership does not listen? Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will share the lessons he learned and what ultimately drove him to come forward during the impeachment of President Donald Trump. The Press Freedom Defense Fund will host an important discussion on the ongoing challenges public servants face when  raising concerns — and what needs to change. The exchange\, hosted by veteran journalist and Fund Director James Risen\, will focus on the obstacles that stand between transparency and truth in our government. Their conversation will also touch on the personal and professional costs of doing what’s right as a public servant. \nThe program is part of a series of conversations organized by the Fund and First Look Institute on the state of journalism and public debate around the world. Prior guests include Time magazine Person of the Year Maria Ressa\, famed whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg\, and the Associated Press’s Washington Bureau Chief Julie Pace\, along with David Folkenflik and Ayesha Rascoe of NPR. For more information on these events and the work of First Look Institute\, visit: firstlookinstitute.org. \nPresented in partnership with The Intercept and the Georgetown University Department of Government. \nRSVP TO WATCH -> \nSPEAKERS \nRetired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman\, author\, Here\, Right Matters: An American Story \nJames Risen\, director\, Press Freedom Defense Fund and senior national security correspondent\, The Intercept \nWelcome remarks by Anthony Clark Arend\, Professor of Government and Foreign Service and Chair of the Department of Government\, Georgetown University \nIntroduction by Nabiha Syed\, president\, The Marker and member of the Press Freedom Defense Fund Advisory Committee
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/when-right-matters-in-government-a-conversation-on-speaking-out-with-retired-lt-col-alexander-vindman/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210914T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210914T200000
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SUMMARY:Pam Marsh: Our Path to Recovery: A Report from District 5
DESCRIPTION: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 well as plans for the next phase of rebuilding and response. \nNone of us will ever forget the devastating losses caused by the Almeda fire. One year later\, the community has begun to rebound. Still\, although we’ve dipped a toe into recovery\, much more work lies ahead. As we approach the one-year marker\, we need to take stock\, to acknowledge the work that’s happened\, and to make sure we understand what’s yet to come. \nPlease join us for this important community report. \nUse this link to attend. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/pam-marsh-our-path-to-recovery-a-report-from-district-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210831T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T052531
CREATED:20210817T222630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T222630Z
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SUMMARY:SOCAN: The Impact of Climate Change on Species of Concern.
DESCRIPTION: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 as climate change continues uncontrolled. \nThe Southern Oregon Climate Action Now August 2021 monthly program will be devoted to a discussion of regional species of plants and animals that are threatened by our changing climate. Offered as a ZOOM program\, the presentations will be held on Tuesday August 27th from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. \n  \nThe program is free\, but the link to registration is on the August 27th listing at https://socan.eco/events/. \nPresenters for ‘The impact of climate change on species of concern’ will be Michael Parker from the Biology Department at Southern Oregon University\, and John Villella\, from Siskiyou BioSurvey LLC\, Eagle Point. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/socan-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-species-of-concern/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210831T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260609T052531
CREATED:20210824T210545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T210545Z
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SUMMARY:Rep. Pam Marsh: District 5 Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION: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 for questions. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. \nUse this link to attend.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/rep-pam-marsh-district-5-virtual-town-hall/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210829T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210829T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T052531
CREATED:20210824T205004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T205004Z
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SUMMARY:Six Feet Apart: Stories of Resilience and Transformation
DESCRIPTION: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 & Kim Stafford (current and former Poets Laureate of Oregon)\, artwork by the celebrated painter Betty LaDuke\, and video design by Camilla tassi. \nThis 45-minute work features vocalists from HEX Vocal Ensemble\, who shift between chorus and soloist roles\, along with three members of the Brightwork Ensemble: Aron Kallay\, piano\, Maggie Parkins\, cello\, and Shalini Vijayan\, violin. This remarkable collection of world-renowned musicians—which includes performers from LA Opera\, LA Philharmonic\, The Industry\, and LA Master Chorale—have been described by the LA Times in superlative terms\, such as “downright superhuman\,” “worthy of our wonder\,” “exquisite\,” and “vibrant.” \nAnima Mundi Productions partnered with the Southern Oregon Historical Society and received consultation from other area nonprofits\, including members of the Peace community\, in our effort to collect and make available to the public a diverse cross-section of Oregonians’ experiences during the pandemic. \nThe world premiere event on August 29 will be hosted online by the creators of the work\, who will respond to audience questions in real time after the screening of the video. \nTickets at https://animamundiproductions.com/tickets/
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/six-feet-apart-stories-of-resilience-and-transformation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210826T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210826T173000
DTSTAMP:20260609T052531
CREATED:20210824T210320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T210320Z
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SUMMARY:Deadlines and Decisions: 1 Year Anniversary for Fires
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/deadlines-and-decisions-1-year-anniversary-for-fires/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210819T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210819T203000
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CREATED:20210810T210410Z
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SUMMARY:Ashland Bicycle Advocacy Project: Rethink Streets
DESCRIPTION:The Ashland Climate Action Project of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now is hosting a zoom event on August 19 from 7-8:30pm. \nMore information is available here and to register\, visit RethinkStreetsAshland. \nThis presentation is very timely\, as the City of Ashland is preparing to embark on an update to our state-mandated Transportation System Plan. This plan will set the course for our community for years to come.  And\, with critical targets looming for reducing our greenhouse gas emissions — including targets that the citizens of Ashland pushed for and succeeded in getting officially adopted — we need to move forward now with strategies to reduce our fossil fuel consumption on every level of society. \nAt the Aug. 19 program\, the Ashland Climate Action Project and Ashland Bicycle Advocacy Project will officially launch our campaign to advocate for these strategies.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/ashland-bicycle-advocacy-project-rethink-streets/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210806T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210806T090000
DTSTAMP:20260609T052531
CREATED:20210731T003245Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Hiroshima-Nagasaki Observance
DESCRIPTION: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 treaty and end the threat of a global holocaust. \nAt the Ashland ceremony\, a gong will sound at 8:15\, the moment the bomb exploded over Hiroshima. Rev. Bret Strobel of Ashland First Methodist Church\, will offer a spiritual reflection. Ashland City Council Member Shaun Moran\, who lived for several years in Japan\, will read the City’s proclamation recognizing August 6 as a day of remembrance and commitment. \nMichael Niemann\, retired SOU Professor of International Relations\, will give a short account of the history and substance of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the status of its ratification by world governments. There will also be a letter from the Mayor of Hiroshima\, read by David Wick of the Ashland Citizens Peace Commission. The program will close with a traditional Japanese water ceremony.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/2021-hiroshima-nagasaki-observance/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210805T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210805T200000
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CREATED:20210629T210121Z
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SUMMARY:Warheads to Windmills: Abolish Nuclear Weapons
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJim Manista from the Olympia Coalition to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (OCANW) will facilitate our discussion of the nuclear weapons portion on Thursday August 5 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. on Zoom. \nEmail Glenn Anderson at glenanderson@integra.net for Zoom registration information. \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/warheads-to-windmills-abolish-nuclear-weapons/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210803T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T052531
CREATED:20210803T200808Z
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SUMMARY:Hiroshima-Nagasaki 76: Healing Hearts - Healing Nations
DESCRIPTION: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 for a healing of souls\, a healing of nations and to envision a new world. \nHIROSHIMA NAGASAKI 76 Healing Hearts ~ Healing Nations \nFor US residents\, tune in on Thursday\, August 5\, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/hiroshima-nagasaki-76-healing-hearts-healing-nations/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210813
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CREATED:20210420T005040Z
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SUMMARY:Solidarity Collective: Delegation to Honduras
DESCRIPTION:Join Witness for Peace’s Solidarity Collective in traveling to Honduras in August on a delegation highlighting the U.S. role in migration. To apply for this delegation and find out more information on Witness for Peace’s website\, click here.
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/solidarity-collective-delegation-to-honduras/
LOCATION:Honduras\, Tegucigalpa\, Honduras
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210730T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210730T210000
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CREATED:20210720T204135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T204135Z
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SUMMARY:Cookout Grill Chill Challenge: Food Truck Friday
DESCRIPTION:FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY- Supporting Black-Owned Businesses \nA lineup of Black Owned food trucks teamed up with BASE/Afro Scouts will go head to head in a 30min Food competition. \nCome 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 chances to WIN BASE/BRITT Festival concert tickets to Keb’ Mo’ \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/cookout-grill-chill-challenge-food-truck-friday/
LOCATION:Community Food Court\, 812 Riverside Drive\, Medford\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210730T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210730T133000
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CREATED:20210727T224300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T224300Z
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SUMMARY:Discussion: Are we addressing the crisis in equity as we rebuild?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers: \nSandy Bishop – Lopez Community Land Trust. Sandy has 22 years of project management experience and manages five affordable housing neighborhoods with a Community Land Trust model. \nDan Bryant – SquareOne Villages. Dan is a nonprofit community builder who specializes in affordable housing solutions for the working poor. \nCharlie Manger – Development & Investment LLC. As an international economic development consultant\, Charlie assembles teams who develop inclusive\, regenerative projects that unlock value of local people\, places\, and resources. \nRegister here! \n  \n 
URL:https://peacehouse.net/event/discussion-are-we-addressing-the-crisis-in-equity-as-we-rebuild/
LOCATION:Online
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