Cascadia Earthquakes: Live with It! What will a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake likely do, and how will it affect you and those you care about? What should you do before, during and after? Wednesdays || October 5th-26th || 7:00-9:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center || 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.* Four weeks, $129 || Space limited to 28 students. What will a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake likely do, and how will it affect you and those you care about? What should you do before, during and after? We will discuss all this and more, including self-protection, the most important items to have in an emergency kit, tips for communicating with loved ones after an earthquake and suggestions for making your home safer. * Thinking a carpool from the east side would be nice? Let us know--we'll connect you with other interested students. Week 1: The Science of Earthquakes + What It Means to You Understanding earthquakes, from the general to Oregon/Pacific NW specifics. What are the short- and long-term impacts? How can we mitigate damage? How does this relate to individuals, families and neighborhoods? Week 2: The Human Side of Disasters Assessing vulnerabilities at home and at work and how you + your family can equip yourselves. What are the myths + realities about how people respond to disasters? Week 3: Walking through an Earthquake An in-class activity Week 4: Tool Time See examples of emergency kits + supplies. Share your earthquake preparedness plan and the steps you've taken. Jeff Rubin is the Emergency Manager for Tualatin Valley Fire + Rescue and former Vice Chair of the Oregon Resilience Task Force. Jeff has a BS in Geology + Geophysics from Yale University and an MA and PhD in Geological Sciences from University of Texas at Austin.

When Two Worlds Collide Directed by Heidi Brandenburg, Mathew Orzel United States, 2016, 103 mins., Spanish Brandenburg and Orzel’s stirring film takes us to the heart of a tense and controversial battle between Peruvian leaders invested in extracting natural resources from the Amazon, and indigenous activists equally determined to protect their homes and a fragile ecosystem. As the government passes legislation that enables opening the rainforests to exploitation, indigenous leader Alberto Pizango makes an impassioned stand to stop the extraction of oil, minerals, and gas that will forever change the land. Sparking one of the largest public protests in Peruvian history, Pizango is accused of inciting violence and exiled. As visions bitterly collide, environmental destruction hangs in the balance. Winner of the World Cinema documentary prize for best first feature at Sundance Film Festival.

Performance in Parkway North of Smith Memorial Student Union (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591742)

SEX and BROADCASTING is a human and humorous look at New Jersey's WFMU, an independent radio station that refuses any programming boundaries. Most of its disc jockeys are unpaid volunteers, working for their love of surprising, spontaneous radio. As the film unfolds, WFMU reaches a crisis: With six months until their next fundraising marathon, they are almost out of money. Can WFMU stay on the air and stay true to its independent spirit? SEX AND BROADCASTING explores the past and present of this essential, weird and utterly unique American institution while telling the gripping, yet comical, story of its fight for survival. An inside look with subplots about The Best Show, Jewish Moments in the Morning known lovingly at JM in the AM, and the life of Ken Freeman. https://www.facebook.com/events/1666454393672625/

Showcase the knowledge and experience of PSU's fearless faculty and alumni. (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591741)

World-renowned climate activist and poet Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner will give a keynote address at Portland State University on climate issues that connect Oregonians and Pacific Islanders, illustrating how climate change affects us all and demonstrating the power of combining art and activism to inspire action from leaders around the globe. Cost: Free with ticket, available online at the PSU Box Office. Hailing from the Marshall Islands, Jetn̄il-Kijiner participated in the historic United Nations Climate talks in Paris last year, and received a standing ovation for her speech and poetry performance at the opening ceremony of the UN Climate Leaders Summit in New York in 2014. She's been featured by CNN, Democracy Now, Mother Jones, the Huffington Post, NBC News, National Geographic, Nobel Women's Initiative, and more.

Families are welcome to help the Friends of Maddox Woods clean the trails and garden areas in the park. Make this a monthly tradition! All ages and ability levels are needed. We have tools and gloves and provide donated refreshments for all. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup, Native Planting, Maintenance & Monitoring, Trail blazing and path paving.

This event is in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation as a part of Parke-Diem, as well the Johnson Creek Watershed Council and is supported by the East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, Friends of Errol Heights, and Metro. Volunteers should come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Friends of Trees will provides gloves, tools, and planting guidance. Individuals and groups less than 5 people are kindly requested to sign-up to attend this event through the Parke-Diem registration form. If you have a group of 5 or more people, please use the Friends of Trees Group Registration Form. RSVPs are not required. Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

This planting is in conjunction with Portland Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Environmental Services, Metro, Friends of Errol Heights, Portland Parks Foundation, and The Johnson Creek Watershed Council as part of Portland Parks and Recreation's Parke Diem event! This is the first of four plantings at a newly acquired addition to Errol Heights Natural Area! Volunteers should come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Friends of Trees will provides gloves, tools, and planting guidance. Individuals and groups less than 5 people are kindly requested to sign-up to attend this event through the Parke-Diem registration form. Please select "Errol Heights Park" when entering your information on this form. Groups larger than 5 people can sign up via the Friends of Trees Group Registration form. RSVPs are not required. Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Drop in for our regular No Ivy League 'freelance' work parties to become a steward of our beloved natural area: Forest Park! Volunteer Freelancers will take a short hike to one of our various sites and work off-trail removing English ivy. This is a DIRTY job so come prepared in grubby, long-sleeved clothing and boots. We'll provide gloves, tools and snacks. Volunteers will meet at the Lower Macleay field house located at 2960 NW Upshur St. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal.

Restore a beautiful nature park that has become overrun by English Ivy and other invasives. Tools and gloves will be provided, just bring sturdy shoes and a friend. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal and Litter Pickup

Indonesian and US scholars discuss best practices to overcoming fanaticism and radicalization. (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591745)

We are beautifying Vancouver's waterfront! This project will primarily involve picking up litter along the Columbia River east of the I-5 within the property of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. October is an important time to remove this litter from this area before higher tides and increased rainfall washes it into the river. Gloves, trash bags, and trash picker-uppers will be provided. Lunch break planned around noon-ish. There is no minimum time requirement, you can can for 50 minutes or the full 4 hours! We appreciate all the help that we can get!

A Rockabilly musical homage to John Waters' cult-classic film. In 1950s Baltimore, Wade Walker aka "Cry Baby," a bad-boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good-girl, and sets her popular boyfriend on a quest for revenge. $12 advance, $15 door for Sunday matinee. $15 advance, $18 door for Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.stageworksink.com/cry-baby Cast List: Illya Torres - Cry-baby Kylie Rose - Allison Shawn Cates - Baldwin Elizabeth Hadley - Pepper Carley Kingston - Wanda Jaime Langton - Hatchet Face Steve Coker-Milton Marcella Laasch-Mrs Vernon Williams/Ramona Bethany Hankins-Lenora Bill Holznagel-Belveder With: John Corr, Jeff George, Morgan Cox & Dug Martell as the Wiffles And Featuring: Maria Delorenzo, Tasha Danner, Christie Quinn, Sophi Foti, Amanda Healy & Lizzie Lucas ​ StageWorks Ink is a unique fringe theatre company that creates exciting and entertaining theatre through live interactive performance combining live action, incredible musical performances and puppetry with the goal of exceeding our audiences' expectations and blowing them away.

Popular with runners and walkers of all fashion; fast, slow and everywhere in between. This scenic course starts and finishes in Blue Lake Park, offers views of the Columbia River, with a hot dog picnic afterwards. Includes a ½ mile Kids’ Run, making this another great family event.

Homecoming football game and tailgate. Vikings VS Cal Poly (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591744)

PFLAG Portland Black Chapter (PBC) hosts monthly meetings and socials to provide a safe space for LGBT African Americans, their friends and family, to engage in dialogue, self-reflection, connect with community members, socialize and network, and access support and resources.

In memory of our beloved Buddy dog we would like to invite friends and businesses to participate in a dog walk and clean up event in down town Oak Grove. This is where we would walk Buddy and would like to help keep it clean. From River Rd,to Courtney, to Rupert Dr, back to Oak Grove Blvd. Thanks The Kyser Family. Activities include: None, Litter Cleanup, Dog walk.

A Rockabilly musical homage to John Waters' cult-classic film. In 1950s Baltimore, Wade Walker aka "Cry Baby," a bad-boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good-girl, and sets her popular boyfriend on a quest for revenge. $12 advance, $15 door for Sunday matinee. $15 advance, $18 door for Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.stageworksink.com/cry-baby Cast List: Illya Torres - Cry-baby Kylie Rose - Allison Shawn Cates - Baldwin Elizabeth Hadley - Pepper Carley Kingston - Wanda Jaime Langton - Hatchet Face Steve Coker-Milton Marcella Laasch-Mrs Vernon Williams/Ramona Bethany Hankins-Lenora Bill Holznagel-Belveder With: John Corr, Jeff George, Morgan Cox & Dug Martell as the Wiffles And Featuring: Maria Delorenzo, Tasha Danner, Christie Quinn, Sophi Foti, Amanda Healy & Lizzie Lucas ​ StageWorks Ink is a unique fringe theatre company that creates exciting and entertaining theatre through live interactive performance combining live action, incredible musical performances and puppetry with the goal of exceeding our audiences' expectations and blowing them away.

A Rockabilly musical homage to John Waters' cult-classic film. In 1950s Baltimore, Wade Walker aka "Cry Baby," a bad-boy with a heart of gold wins the love of a good-girl, and sets her popular boyfriend on a quest for revenge. $12 advance, $15 door for Sunday matinee. $15 advance, $18 door for Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.stageworksink.com/cry-baby Cast List: Illya Torres - Cry-baby Kylie Rose - Allison Shawn Cates - Baldwin Elizabeth Hadley - Pepper Carley Kingston - Wanda Jaime Langton - Hatchet Face Steve Coker-Milton Marcella Laasch-Mrs Vernon Williams/Ramona Bethany Hankins-Lenora Bill Holznagel-Belveder With: John Corr, Jeff George, Morgan Cox & Dug Martell as the Wiffles And Featuring: Maria Delorenzo, Tasha Danner, Christie Quinn, Sophi Foti, Amanda Healy & Lizzie Lucas ​ StageWorks Ink is a unique fringe theatre company that creates exciting and entertaining theatre through live interactive performance combining live action, incredible musical performances and puppetry with the goal of exceeding our audiences' expectations and blowing them away.

Explode Into Colors Wampire Hugo Berlin This show is a benefit for Friends of Noise In the face of many changes to our city, including fast-rising rents and many arts venue closures, Friends of Noise is a dedicated group which celebrates and preserves Portland's vibrant and diverse arts culture. Friends of Noise formed to create more opportunities for youth to produce, perform, and gather at all-ages music shows, and raise awareness for the need of an all ages venue. We began as a coalition of non-profits and community leaders including My Voice Music, Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington, Music in the Schools, Rock ’n’ Roll Camp for Girls, PDX Pop Now!, Willamette Week Give!Guide, XRAY.FM, KBOO Community Radio, and The Rosewood Initiative. https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1268303?_ga=1.45046240.537655703.1473210386&__utma=1.55954920.1473210386.1473210386.1473210386.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1473210386&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1473210386.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=35772064 Mission | Friends of Noise is a non-profit, educational, all-ages arts venue. Our mission is to provide a safe and productive space for all-ages concerts, focused arts education, and leadership opportunities for youth.We are a coalition of arts organizations committed to youth mentorship and arts education. About | We believe in the power of collective impact to serve Portland's youth. We have begun sharing our ideas, resources and expertise to increase opportunities for youth involvement in our communities. Goal | We seek to create a non-profit, all-ages arts venue that is youth-oriented and youth-driven. We envision a safe, inclusive community meeting place for arts events, with a strong educational and mentorship component.

Portland Solidarity Network is an organization that is dedicated to fighting for our rights in the workplace and at home. This includes fighting sexism, racism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination in a way that empowers us and builds momentum to create a more equal world. Contact portlandsolidaritynetwork@gmail.com for more information.

Should Oregon raise corporate taxes? (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591751)

Documentary captures pain, danger, beauty of struggling teens and teachers at alternative school. (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591752)

Residential Infill Stakeholder Advisory Committee Meeting (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591972)

Do Not Resist Directed by Craig Atkinson United States, 2016, 73 mins., English Winner of the Best Documentary award at the Tribeca Film Festival, Do Not Resist starts on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri as the community grapples with the death of Michael Brown and offers a stunning look at the current state of policing in America and glimpses into the future of increasingly militarized forces. From a ride along with a South Carolina SWAT team, to a look inside a police training seminar that teaches the importance of “righteous violence,” to the floor of a congressional hearing on the proliferation of armed-combat equipment, a picture emerges of a future of high-end weapons and battlefield tactics in communities large and small. Sponsored by School of Social Work at Portland State University

Roundtable covering everything from the state of the race to implications for the future. (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591757)

Discussion on the schools and their role in the diverse, dynamic and challenging world of public health. (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591761)

Bring world-class thinkers on pedestrian and bicycle issues. (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591762)

Cascadia Earthquakes: Live with It! What will a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake likely do, and how will it affect you and those you care about? What should you do before, during and after? Wednesdays || October 5th-26th || 7:00-9:00 pm Multnomah Arts Center || 7688 SW Capitol Hwy.* Four weeks, $129 || Space limited to 28 students. What will a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake likely do, and how will it affect you and those you care about? What should you do before, during and after? We will discuss all this and more, including self-protection, the most important items to have in an emergency kit, tips for communicating with loved ones after an earthquake and suggestions for making your home safer. * Thinking a carpool from the east side would be nice? Let us know--we'll connect you with other interested students. Week 1: The Science of Earthquakes + What It Means to You Understanding earthquakes, from the general to Oregon/Pacific NW specifics. What are the short- and long-term impacts? How can we mitigate damage? How does this relate to individuals, families and neighborhoods? Week 2: The Human Side of Disasters Assessing vulnerabilities at home and at work and how you + your family can equip yourselves. What are the myths + realities about how people respond to disasters? Week 3: Walking through an Earthquake An in-class activity Week 4: Tool Time See examples of emergency kits + supplies. Share your earthquake preparedness plan and the steps you've taken. Jeff Rubin is the Emergency Manager for Tualatin Valley Fire + Rescue and former Vice Chair of the Oregon Resilience Task Force. Jeff has a BS in Geology + Geophysics from Yale University and an MA and PhD in Geological Sciences from University of Texas at Austin.

When Two Worlds Collide Directed by Heidi Brandenburg, Mathew Orzel United States, 2016, 103 mins., Spanish Brandenburg and Orzel’s stirring film takes us to the heart of a tense and controversial battle between Peruvian leaders invested in extracting natural resources from the Amazon, and indigenous activists equally determined to protect their homes and a fragile ecosystem. As the government passes legislation that enables opening the rainforests to exploitation, indigenous leader Alberto Pizango makes an impassioned stand to stop the extraction of oil, minerals, and gas that will forever change the land. Sparking one of the largest public protests in Peruvian history, Pizango is accused of inciting violence and exiled. As visions bitterly collide, environmental destruction hangs in the balance. Winner of the World Cinema documentary prize for best first feature at Sundance Film Festival.

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Vietnam veteran S. Brian Willson paid the price for peace as he was run over and nearly killed by a military train during a non-violent protest in 1987. Since then, he has not stopped calling attention to the US government's defiance of international law through waging endless illegal wars. PAYING THE PRICE FOR PEACE exposes the truth about the United States' addiction to war and the lies it perpetuates in order to wage ongoing violence. The film features the voices of other high-profile antiwar activists, including many military veterans. You can find the movie trailer and more at http://payingthepriceforpeace.com/ Sponsored by: Peace Action & Economic Justice Groups 1st Unitarian Church, Kboo, Alliance for Democracy, Veterans for Peace, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Physicians for Social Responsibility, War Resisters League and Portland Central American Solidarity Committee

Incarcerating US is a feature-length documentary that exposes America’s prison problem and explores ways to unshackle the Land of the Free through vital criminal justice reforms. With 2.3 million people behind bars, the U.S. has the largest prison population in the history of the world. Through dramatic first-hand accounts, expert testimony, and shocking statistics, Incarcerating US asks fundamental questions about the prison system in America: What is the purpose of prison? Why did our prison population explode in the 1970s? What can make our justice system more just? The film begins with a brief overview of U.S. prisons and the flawed policies that fueled unprecedented overincarceration. In many cases, these laws exacerbate problems they were designed to solve. Through both empirical evidence and the eyes of those tragically affected by the system for committing minor crimes, we see the failures of two major initiatives: the War on Drugs and mandatory minimum sentences. Incarcerating US tells the story of America’s broken criminal justice system through the eyes of those who created it, those who have suffered through it, and those who are fighting to change it. After decades of failures, now is the time to unshackle the Land of the Free. Incarcerating US Director: Regan Hines Country: United States Year: 2016 Runtime: 84 minutes

INCARCERATING US Clinton Street Theater Event co-sponsored by KBOO Community Radio 90.7 FM, Oregon Jericho, Portland Anarchist Black Cross. JoAnn Hardesty, President of Portland NAACP, and Benny Justice from Black Lives Matter, will speak after film with audience discussion on how to end mass imprisonment. Shockingly, the US imprisons more people than any other country in the world, including China, which has a billion more people. Incarcerating US tells the story of America’s broken criminal justice system through the eyes of those who created it, those who have suffered through it, and those who are fighting to change it. After decades of failures, now is the time to unshackle the Land of the Free. https://www.facebook.com/events/1698238597168077/ Incarcerating US is a feature-length documentary that exposes America’s prison problem and explores ways to unshackle the Land of the Free through vital criminal justice reforms. With 2.3 million people behind bars, the U.S. has the largest prison population in the history of the world. Through dramatic first-hand accounts, expert testimony, and shocking statistics, Incarcerating US asks fundamental questions about the prison system in America: What is the purpose of prison? Why did our prison population explode in the 1970s? What can make our justice system more just? The film begins with a brief overview of U.S. prisons and the flawed policies that fueled unprecedented overincarceration. In many cases, these laws exacerbate problems they were designed to solve. Through both empirical evidence and the eyes of those tragically affected by the system for committing minor crimes, we see the failures of two major initiatives: the War on Drugs and mandatory minimum sentences. Special admission suggested $7-10, no one turned away for lack of funds. https://www.facebook.com/events/1698238597168077/

PDX Permaculture Saturday, October 22 at 9:00 AM The PDC often is remembered as the point where people say that everything began to change for them. In gaining a deep perspective and practical skill ... Price: 100.00 USD http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup/events/229373047/

Portland VegFest celebrates plant-based living, with free food samples, health and nutrition speakers, chef demonstrations, Fashion & Beauty Stage presentations, Fitness Stage workouts, restaurants, films, and activities for kids and teens. There's something for everyone! https://nwveg.org/vegfest-program-2016 Features Notable speakers, experts and authors to discuss topics in health and nutrition; environmentalism; and animal welfare and compassion Fitness Stage and Classes Fashion/Beauty Stage and Presentations Food exhibitors/product sampling Exhibitor sales, including restaurant area Classes for easy entry to a healthy plant-based diet Cooking Demos Bookstore Family Activities Area Teen Activities Area Veg Lifestyle Product and Services Exhibitors Nonprofit Organization Exhibitors Farmers Market Senior Living table Inclusive to everyone! 7,000 anticipated attendees Admission The cost of the event is $9 for a single day or $16 for a two-day pass. Students and Seniors 65+ are $6 with ID, one per person. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets available at the event or online. Public Transportation, Biking, & Parking Go eco-friendly. Take TriMet. TriMet's MAX connects to Portland International Airport (PDX) and stops 162 times a day at the Oregon Convention Center station. TriMet bus line #6 stops on Martin Luther King (MLK) Blvd., directly across the street from the convention center. If you need assistance in planning your trip, the TriMet Trip Planner makes it easy. Ride the Portland Streetcar Bike parking details: click here Car parking options map: click here. Car parking list of costs and addresses: click here. Accessibility Northwest VEG strives to ensure that our activities are fully accessible. All scheduled presentations will have an ASL interpreter. To request other accommodations, please contact us at info@nwveg.org as early as possible so we may attempt to fulfill your request. Saturday Keynote Neal Barnard, M.D. F.A.C.C Author of more than 70 scientific publications and 15 books, including Power Foods for the Brain; Breaking the Food Seduction; Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes; and editor of A Nutrition Guide for Clinicians Sunday Keynote Michele Simon, JD, MPH Join the Plant-based Foods Revolution - Gone are the days of boring vegan foods found only in health food stores. We are in the midst of a major upheaval in the plant-based foods industry, driven by innovation and shifting consumer tastes. To meet the booming demand for plant-based foods, we need to build a powerful political movement. Come learn about the growth of the plant-based foods industry, the policy opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, and how you can support this exciting effort. Michele Simon has 20 years of experience in food and beverage law and policy. She is executive director of the Plant Based Foods Association, a trade group representing the nation's leading plant-based foods companies. She also offers legal advice to food companies on federal regulatory compliance for labeling and marketing, among other services. In addition to her law degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Michele has a master’s degree in public health from Yale University.

Helping those in need with a variety of projects on and off campus. (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591766)

Crew Leaders are trained volunteers who are crucial to successful Friends of Trees' events. They are trained to lead groups of volunteers in proper planting technique and maintain a fun and educational vibe at our events. Friends of Trees is aiming to plant tens of thousands of native trees and shrubs across Salem parks and green spaces this year. Help us make those goals a reality and register to become a crew leader with us! Crew Leaders commit to guiding small groups of planters at 3-4 Saturday morning plantings. Sign up to attend our Salem Crew Leader training! Click HERE to register and we'll send you more information. You may also contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We hope to see you at training in October!

Bill McKibben, world-renowned environmental activist, author, educator, and founder of 350.org will speak about Climate Action Beyond Paris at the First Unitarian Church. 350.org is the first planet-wide, grassroots, climate change movement that has organized 20,000 rallies around the world and launched the fast-growing fossil fuel divestment movement. This event is being sponsored by 350PDX. Tickets are $10 for low income/students and $20 general. Tickets may be purchased on the 350PDX.org website. Doors open at 7pm. Bill's groundbreaking book The End of Nature was the first of his 13 remarkable books about climate change. He is the Schumann Distinguished Scholar in Environmental Studies at Middlebury College and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He was the winner of the Gandhi, Thomas Merton, and Right Livelihood (the alternate Nobel) Prizes. He also holds honorary degrees from 18 colleges and universities. Organization website: 350PDX.org

This event is in partnership with the City of Tualatin and Clean Water Services. We will be planting hundreds of native trees and shrubs at Brown's Ferry Park. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program. Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. There will be a short walk from the parking lot to the project area. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up! RSVPs are not required. Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Explore the Museum of Natural History's new interactive exhibits developed by PSU students. (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591765)

Walk the spooky interior of a university residence hall transformed into a frightening chamber of doom! (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/?c=26000&a=591767)

Friends of Trees is working in partnership with the Tualatin River Watershed Council to help restore the Bonita natural area to a diverse and healthy riparian forest ecosystem. The site was recently cleared of a nearly impassable thicket of English hawthorn and Himalayan blackberry, and is on its way to being restored as a mixed hardwood riparian forest. This event will focus on hand pulling English ivy from the existing native trees onsite to protect them from being over taken by this shade-tolerant invasive plant. There will be a great sense of immediate gratification at the end of this event! Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The planting will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you may simply show up! Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

PDX Permaculture Saturday, October 22 at 9:00 AM The PDC often is remembered as the point where people say that everything began to change for them. In gaining a deep perspective and practical skill ... Price: 100.00 USD http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Permaculture-Meetup/events/229373047/

Portland VegFest celebrates plant-based living, with free food samples, health and nutrition speakers, chef demonstrations, Fashion & Beauty Stage presentations, Fitness Stage workouts, restaurants, films, and activities for kids and teens. There's something for everyone! https://nwveg.org/vegfest-program-2016 Features Notable speakers, experts and authors to discuss topics in health and nutrition; environmentalism; and animal welfare and compassion Fitness Stage and Classes Fashion/Beauty Stage and Presentations Food exhibitors/product sampling Exhibitor sales, including restaurant area Classes for easy entry to a healthy plant-based diet Cooking Demos Bookstore Family Activities Area Teen Activities Area Veg Lifestyle Product and Services Exhibitors Nonprofit Organization Exhibitors Farmers Market Senior Living table Inclusive to everyone! 7,000 anticipated attendees Admission The cost of the event is $9 for a single day or $16 for a two-day pass. Students and Seniors 65+ are $6 with ID, one per person. Children 12 and under are free. Tickets available at the event or online. Public Transportation, Biking, & Parking Go eco-friendly. Take TriMet. TriMet's MAX connects to Portland International Airport (PDX) and stops 162 times a day at the Oregon Convention Center station. TriMet bus line #6 stops on Martin Luther King (MLK) Blvd., directly across the street from the convention center. If you need assistance in planning your trip, the TriMet Trip Planner makes it easy. Ride the Portland Streetcar Bike parking details: click here Car parking options map: click here. Car parking list of costs and addresses: click here. Accessibility Northwest VEG strives to ensure that our activities are fully accessible. All scheduled presentations will have an ASL interpreter. To request other accommodations, please contact us at info@nwveg.org as early as possible so we may attempt to fulfill your request. Saturday Keynote Neal Barnard, M.D. F.A.C.C Author of more than 70 scientific publications and 15 books, including Power Foods for the Brain; Breaking the Food Seduction; Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes; and editor of A Nutrition Guide for Clinicians Sunday Keynote Michele Simon, JD, MPH Join the Plant-based Foods Revolution - Gone are the days of boring vegan foods found only in health food stores. We are in the midst of a major upheaval in the plant-based foods industry, driven by innovation and shifting consumer tastes. To meet the booming demand for plant-based foods, we need to build a powerful political movement. Come learn about the growth of the plant-based foods industry, the policy opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, and how you can support this exciting effort. Michele Simon has 20 years of experience in food and beverage law and policy. She is executive director of the Plant Based Foods Association, a trade group representing the nation's leading plant-based foods companies. She also offers legal advice to food companies on federal regulatory compliance for labeling and marketing, among other services. In addition to her law degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Michele has a master’s degree in public health from Yale University.

Portland Solidarity Network is an organization that is dedicated to fighting for our rights in the workplace and at home. This includes fighting sexism, racism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination in a way that empowers us and builds momentum to create a more equal world. Contact portlandsolidaritynetwork@gmail.com for more information.

After Spring Directed by Ellen Martinez, Steph Ching United States, 2016, 101 mins., Arabic/English/Korean The Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan is the largest gathering spot in the Middle East for the millions of refugees fleeing the bloody civil war in Syria. While some have escaped to Europe, the majority of people driven from their homes find themselves in an endless limbo, fearful that their children will never have a normal life and that violence will be generational. As we follow two refugee families in transition and aid workers fighting to keep the camp running, we come to understand the experience of camp life and the anguish of rebuild lives in a place that was never meant to be permanent. The Crossing Directed by George Kurian Norway, 2015, 55 mins., Arabic/English A first-hand account of the perilous journey made by a group of Syrian refugees. Traversing land and sea on an old fishing boat manned by smugglers, the nail-biting journey leads to Europe where the refugees disperse. Each must battle to stay sane and create an identity among the maze of regulations and refugee hostels. The Crossing shows us the lengths to which people go to find safety and forge their own destiny. In English and Arabic with English subtitles.

An evening of poetry and performance with Mama C, a singer, songwriter, poet, revolutionary, mother, and former Black Panther living and organizing in Tanzania, East Africa. Mama C will lecture, share dialogue, and share her story through spoken word, music, and video. This event is open to all ages. Tickets $10.

Join local residents and business owners at this monthly cleanup between 60th and 80th on NE Glisan. We are hoping to create a stronger sense of community and support in the area while keeping litter away from wildlife out of our waterways. All cleanup supplies are provided! Activities include: Litter Cleanup, invasive plant removal, native planting.

Join Friends of Trees at Woodhaven City Park this season in partnership with Tualatin Riverkeepers, the City of Sherwood, and Clean Water Services. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program. Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you can simply show up! RSVPs are not required. Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Feminist Meet Up, Brunch and Discussion Group is held on the second Saturday of every month from 12:30p-2:00p. Eat, drink, and bash patriarchy with fellow feminists! This discussion group is a friendly, open, exchange of ideas on a different topic each month. For the most up to date information, join us on www.facebook.com. Search for "Portland Feminist Meet-Up".

Join Friends of Trees, the City of Tigard and Clean Water Services at Summerlake Park. This planting is part of the Tree For All campaign which has planted over three million native plants in the Tualatin River Watershed in the past decade! Clean Water Services, Friends of Trees, thousands of volunteers, other non-profits, city partners, and private landowners will be working together this season to continue the success of this program. Please arrive around 8:45am to be registered and assigned to a crew. The event will start promptly at 9:00am. We provide breakfast snacks and hot chocolate/coffee, as well as gloves, tools and guidance. Please come dressed for the weather and wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes and get ready to have fun! Looking to volunteer as a group? RSVPs are kindly requested for groups of more than 5 people - click HERE to do so. RSVPs are not required for individuals or groups of 4 or fewer -- you may simply show up! Please contact Jenny or Randi at (503) 595-0213 if you have any questions or need more information. We look forward to seeing you out there!

Portland Solidarity Network is an organization that is dedicated to fighting for our rights in the workplace and at home. This includes fighting sexism, racism, ableism, and other forms of discrimination in a way that empowers us and builds momentum to create a more equal world. Contact portlandsolidaritynetwork@gmail.com for more information.

PFLAG Portland Black Chapter (PBC) hosts monthly meetings and socials to provide a safe space for LGBT African Americans, their friends and family, to engage in dialogue, self-reflection, connect with community members, socialize and network, and access support and resources.

West Hills Friends Church is hosting a Harvest Artisan Faire to support our Friends Medical Team to Bolivia. A portion of each artist’s sales is pledged to help with costs for the trip scheduled for 2017. The Harvest Artisan Faire will feature paintings, jewelry, photography, ornaments, textiles, baked goods and lots of handmade gifts. The Faire will be held in the Community Building on Saturday, November 19TH from 11 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday, November 20TH from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM at 7425 SW 52nd St., Portland, OR 97219. Admission is Free. West Hills Friends is located near Multnomah Village across from Maplewood Elementary.

Feminist Meet Up, Brunch and Discussion Group is held on the second Saturday of every month from 12:30p-2:00p. Eat, drink, and bash patriarchy with fellow feminists! This discussion group is a friendly, open, exchange of ideas on a different topic each month. For the most up to date information, join us on www.facebook.com. Search for "Portland Feminist Meet-Up".