For International Week Clackamas Community College is featuring music, dance, short plays, student and staff presentations, ethnic food and more. Call 503/594.3245 or visit the website: clackamas.edu
Ecohomo is going on this week out near Medford. Kicking off a year of sustainable renewal at the wolf creek sanctuary, EcoHomo is a Queer permaculture gathering with 8 days of work-share skill party action. Contact farmerzakk@hotmail.com to get involved!
In Salem today there is a Children's Mental Health Day gathering on the Capitol steps at noon. Oregon families, advocates and lawmakers will celebrate the success of Oregon's innovative children's mental health programs that rely on early intervention to save lives and money Contact: Karynn Fish, 503-602-4074
You may be avoiding fish since Fukushima, but you can still enjoy a felted sushi workshop at Midland Library tomorrow, May 4th and again on May 13th at the Rockwood Library. Learn to make a faux sushi roll using ancient felt-making techniques at a workshop taught by artist LeBrie Rich. Both workshops are from 4 to 6.30pm. Call 503/988.5392 for Midland Library events or 988.5396 for the Rockwood Library. For all Multnomah County library events, visit online: events.multcolib.org
What is environmental Justice? Why does it matter? What can we do to make a lasting difference in our communities? Historically, low income communities and communities of color have faced a disproportionate share of environmental burdens (including pollution, crime, and other health risks) as a result of institutionalized racism, land use regulations, and a general lack of political power. The enviromental justice movement seeks to remedy these issues, empower communities and recognize their potential. Jonathon Ostar of OPAL and Jeri Williams of the Office of Neighborhood Involvement are two of the speakers featured in a panel discussion on Environmental Justice tonight at 6pm at the Portland State Multicultural Center in the Smith Memorial Student Union. Go to pdx.edu/event
Tired of Spelling Bees and Open Mics; looking for a way to (finally!) show off your real geek prowess, Portland Geek Trivia takes place tonight at 7pm McMenamins’ Kennedy School on 5736 NE 33rd Avenue in Portland Brought to you by Things From Another World and hosted by Cort and Fatboy. For more information, email ks@mcmenamins.com or call 503/249.3983. Today, tomorrow and Thursday, join McMenamins Crystal Ballroom for three successive nights of fun, merriment, music and more to celebrate the Grand Opening of their first downtown Portland hotel, Crystal Hotel, with hours of free entertainment starting at 4pm and going on to 9pm.
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