PassinArt: A Theatre Company is pleased to announce its upcoming production of Smoldering Fires by Kermit Frazier, Tickets information available at www.passinart.net. (Students, seniors, and group rates available.) “Smoldering Fires is an amazing drama that applies the ideas and struggles of the civil rights movement to contemporary city life. Kermit Frazier’s Smoldering Fires allows us to view the world through the eyes and spirit of our youth. The youth of today are not just dealing with the racist conflicts of the 60’s; they are wrestling with the violent attitudes of their own communities’ ‐i.e. guns and drugs that amass the ever present delinquent elements of their surroundings. In this play, youth takes a stand in taking their community back against the odds of being out‐numbered by their peers.” William (Bill) Earl Ray, Director Smoldering Fires features local artists Eric Harris Jr., Ajani Hopkins, Kenneth Dembo, Shelley B. Shelley, Timaya Hepburn, Nena Uke, Sami Yacob‐Andrus, Quante Coles, James Hill Brooks, Ronald Smith; and directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray. “Oh, be fiery. By all means be fiery. Fiery in your words, your nonviolent actions. Fiery in the way you learn and grow. Stay on fire with determination and the drive for change.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you have any questions you may email Jerry Foster at [email protected] call (503) 235‐8079. This production is made possible in part by the Collins Foundation, WillaKenzie Estate, Ronni Lacroute, James F and Marion L Miller Foundation, Regional Arts and Cultural Council, and the MRG Foundation.

Hey, you can take a class at the Portland Underground Grad School entitled, "The Problem with Privilege: Bias, Fragility, and Taking Action to End Racism": For full information, check out the website: http://www.pugspdx.com/the-problem-with-privilege/ This class is: For those who have a hard time putting their finger on progressive "liberal" forms of racism, and want to be able to name it and/or correct it constructively. For the person who wants a new way to effectively understand and interrupt "isms" of all sort. For those who want to be a powerful ally, and take on race issues without co-opting the issue or otherwise interfering with a community driven process. For anyone who struggles with how to "fix" privilege - you get the idea, you know you have it, but how to remedy the effects when it's largely blind to you (when you didn't ask for it)? For anyone who wants to explore the concepts of White Fragility more completely. It's SUPER HANDY, don't be thrown by the name. This class meets weekly, on Monday evenings, through April.

The Urban League of Portland's career fair is a wonderful opportunity for job seekers and career changers to meet face to face with recruiters from over 70 of the area’s best employers. This event only happens once a year, so mark your calendars and don’t miss out! • Recruiters from federal, state, county, and city government will be there looking for great people like you. • Talk to representatives from apprenticeship programs about their paid apprenticeships. • Connect with recruiters from nonprofits focused on: the arts, education, healthcare, the environment, and social justice. • Learn about the large variety of career opportunities in the private sector including jobs in: manufacturing, retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, and finance. • Ask recruiters about entry level jobs and internships at their organizations. Employers recruiting at this years career fair will include: * Ajinomoto Windsor Inc. * Albertina Kerr Center * Bonneville Power Administration * Bureau of Labor and Industry * Bureau of Land Management * Cambia Health Solutions * Carson * Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare * Central Catholic High School * Central City Concern * Charter Communications * City of Beaverton * City of Gresham * Clark College * Clark County * Comcast * Confluence Environmental Center * Constructing Hope * Country Financial * Doubletree Hotel * Enterprise Holdings Rent-a- Car * Federal Bureau of Investigation * Fred Meyer * iHeartMEDIA * Kaiser Permanente NW * Kuni Automotive * Labor Works * Lane County Government * Legacy Health * Lewis & Clark College * Marys Woods at Marylhurst * Metro * Multnomah County * Multnomah County Circuit Court, Oregon Judicial Department * NECA-IBEW Electric Training Center * New Seasons Market * Northwest Housing Alternatives * NW Natural * Oregon & Southern Idaho Laborers-Employers Training Trust * Oregon Department of Education * Oregon Department of Energy * Oregon Department of Transportation * Oregon Episcopal School * Oregon Health Science University * Oregon State Lottery * Oregon Trades Women Inc. * Oregon Youth Authority * Pacific NW Regional Council of Carpenters * Pacific NW Regional Council of Carpenters Institute * Peace Health * PacifiCorp * Planned Parenthood * Port of Portland * Portland Community College * Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc. * Portland Fire and Rescue * Portland General Electric * Portland Police Bureau * Portland Public Schools * Portland Trail Blazers at the Rose Quarter * Portland Water Bureau * Providence Health & Services * Reed College * Roofers & Waterproofers-Oregon & SW Washington * SE Works * State of Oregon – Department of Consumer and Business Services * Travelers Insurance * TriMet * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service * US Bank * US Forest Service * Vigor Industrial * Warn Industries * Washington County * Wells Fargo * Xerox

PDXTech4Good Wednesday, April 6 at 6:00 PM Join the Multnomah County Library, Drupal Association, and PDXTech4Good for our first event of the year! An organization's website is one of its most ... http://www.meetup.com/pdxtech4good-nonprofit-activist-tech/events/228884984/

PDXTech4Good Wednesday, April 6 at 6:00 PM Join the Multnomah County Library, Drupal Association, and PDXTech4Good for our first event of the year! An organization's website is one of its most ... http://www.meetup.com/pdxtech4good-nonprofit-activist-tech/events/228884984/

Tim DeChristopher, as Bidder 70, disrupted an illegitimate Bureau of Land Management oil and gas auction in December of 2008, by outbidding oil companies for parcels around Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah. His actions and 21 month imprisonment earned him a national and international media presence, which he has used as a platform to spread the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for bold, confrontational action in order to create a just and healthy world. Tim used his prosecution as an opportunity to organize the climate justice organization Peaceful Uprising in Salt Lake City, and most recently, the Climate Disobedience Center. Cost: $5-20

PassinArt: A Theatre Company is pleased to announce its upcoming production of Smoldering Fires by Kermit Frazier, Tickets information available at www.passinart.net. (Students, seniors, and group rates available.) “Smoldering Fires is an amazing drama that applies the ideas and struggles of the civil rights movement to contemporary city life. Kermit Frazier’s Smoldering Fires allows us to view the world through the eyes and spirit of our youth. The youth of today are not just dealing with the racist conflicts of the 60’s; they are wrestling with the violent attitudes of their own communities’ ‐i.e. guns and drugs that amass the ever present delinquent elements of their surroundings. In this play, youth takes a stand in taking their community back against the odds of being out‐numbered by their peers.” William (Bill) Earl Ray, Director Smoldering Fires features local artists Eric Harris Jr., Ajani Hopkins, Kenneth Dembo, Shelley B. Shelley, Timaya Hepburn, Nena Uke, Sami Yacob‐Andrus, Quante Coles, James Hill Brooks, Ronald Smith; and directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray. “Oh, be fiery. By all means be fiery. Fiery in your words, your nonviolent actions. Fiery in the way you learn and grow. Stay on fire with determination and the drive for change.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you have any questions you may email Jerry Foster at [email protected] call (503) 235‐8079. This production is made possible in part by the Collins Foundation, WillaKenzie Estate, Ronni Lacroute, James F and Marion L Miller Foundation, Regional Arts and Cultural Council, and the MRG Foundation.

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

Join volunteers for this monthly Second Saturday Cleanup in Northwest Portland. Pick up litter from NW Vaughn to Raleigh, NW 22nd to 26th. Coffee/tea and pastries hosted by Food Front on their front terrace. Come dressed for the weather. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/april-second-saturday-cleanup

Learn to identify common native plants of Oregon. Workshop includes going out into field, pizza and refreshments! Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/native-plant-id-workshop

During this daylong workshop, Sewell Lecture speaker, Tim DeChristopher, will share integrated and multifaith strategies to prevent climate change and environmental injustice, combat poverty and restore dignity to both people and the planet. Tim DeChristopher, as Bidder 70, disrupted an illegitimate Bureau of Land Management oil and gas auction in December of 2008, by outbidding oil companies for parcels around Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in Utah. His actions and 21 month imprisonment earned him a national and international media presence, which he has used as a platform to spread the urgency of the climate crisis and the need for bold, confrontational action in order to create a just and healthy world. Tim used his prosecution as an opportunity to organize the climate justice organization Peaceful Uprising in Salt Lake City, and most recently, the Climate Disobedience Center. $40, includes ticket to lecture

PassinArt: A Theatre Company is pleased to announce its upcoming production of Smoldering Fires by Kermit Frazier, Tickets information available at www.passinart.net. (Students, seniors, and group rates available.) “Smoldering Fires is an amazing drama that applies the ideas and struggles of the civil rights movement to contemporary city life. Kermit Frazier’s Smoldering Fires allows us to view the world through the eyes and spirit of our youth. The youth of today are not just dealing with the racist conflicts of the 60’s; they are wrestling with the violent attitudes of their own communities’ ‐i.e. guns and drugs that amass the ever present delinquent elements of their surroundings. In this play, youth takes a stand in taking their community back against the odds of being out‐numbered by their peers.” William (Bill) Earl Ray, Director Smoldering Fires features local artists Eric Harris Jr., Ajani Hopkins, Kenneth Dembo, Shelley B. Shelley, Timaya Hepburn, Nena Uke, Sami Yacob‐Andrus, Quante Coles, James Hill Brooks, Ronald Smith; and directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray. “Oh, be fiery. By all means be fiery. Fiery in your words, your nonviolent actions. Fiery in the way you learn and grow. Stay on fire with determination and the drive for change.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you have any questions you may email Jerry Foster at [email protected] call (503) 235‐8079. This production is made possible in part by the Collins Foundation, WillaKenzie Estate, Ronni Lacroute, James F and Marion L Miller Foundation, Regional Arts and Cultural Council, and the MRG Foundation.

Imagine running a beautiful, tree-lined course along the 21-mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail. Both events feature a gentle 7-mile, 400-foot downhill into Banks. Pancake breakfast awaits all attendees. This Boston Marathon qualifier is run on a point-to-point course, with 23 miles closed to vehicular traffic.

PassinArt: A Theatre Company is pleased to announce its upcoming production of Smoldering Fires by Kermit Frazier, Tickets information available at www.passinart.net. (Students, seniors, and group rates available.) “Smoldering Fires is an amazing drama that applies the ideas and struggles of the civil rights movement to contemporary city life. Kermit Frazier’s Smoldering Fires allows us to view the world through the eyes and spirit of our youth. The youth of today are not just dealing with the racist conflicts of the 60’s; they are wrestling with the violent attitudes of their own communities’ ‐i.e. guns and drugs that amass the ever present delinquent elements of their surroundings. In this play, youth takes a stand in taking their community back against the odds of being out‐numbered by their peers.” William (Bill) Earl Ray, Director Smoldering Fires features local artists Eric Harris Jr., Ajani Hopkins, Kenneth Dembo, Shelley B. Shelley, Timaya Hepburn, Nena Uke, Sami Yacob‐Andrus, Quante Coles, James Hill Brooks, Ronald Smith; and directed by William (Bill) Earl Ray. “Oh, be fiery. By all means be fiery. Fiery in your words, your nonviolent actions. Fiery in the way you learn and grow. Stay on fire with determination and the drive for change.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you have any questions you may email Jerry Foster at [email protected] call (503) 235‐8079. This production is made possible in part by the Collins Foundation, WillaKenzie Estate, Ronni Lacroute, James F and Marion L Miller Foundation, Regional Arts and Cultural Council, and the MRG Foundation.

Come and enjoy one of Shakespeare's most beloved comedies, OPS Style! As always, all of our shows are free :) About the Company: Original Practice Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to bringing a new style of Shakespearean performance to the Portland area by reviving the old. When Shakespeare originally penned and performed his plays, theatrical practices were very different than modern audiences are accustomed to. First Folio editions of Shakespeare's plays include all the cues an actor needs to perform his or her role without rehearsal. This allows the truest reaction to the story as it progresses. OPS Fest performs using the same techniques as they did in Shakespeare's own time, which means limited rehearsal; an onstage prompter; fast paced, energetic acting; and lots of audience interaction. This lends a much more immediate, organic and improvisational feel to the performances. Come prepared to cheer, boo, and generally reply (as a group) to what you're seeing onstage - the OPS actors thrive on it! Forget whatever audience rules you've learned. That mythical "fourth wall" you've heard of doesn't exist in an OPS production.

Two set concert with Portland’s premier World Beat band Wamba Members: Nii Ayi Armah-Percussion & vocals Alex Addy- Percussion & vocals adam carpinelli- Guitar & percussion Wilson Carr- Bass Josh Conneran- Drumset Malcom Lewis- Tenor Sax Tickets: http://holdmyticket.com/event/237633 Co-sponsored by Bio-Safety Alliance, Soil Not Oil Coalition, NW Alliance for Alternative Media & Education, KBOO Community Radio 90.7fm, Obo Addy Legacy Project Youtube Video: Kako- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wLbS79k-VI Drumming Peace- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnxetwaWUHA Wamba Facebook Band Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wambapdx/136522683085790 This show is 21 and over.

Who Are My People? is a documentary film on the current and controversial topic of the build-out of large scale renewable energy in the deserts of the West. The LA Times indicates we are at a "Flashpoint" between competing value-systems. Bodies have been exhumed and geoglyphs destroyed in an area that is a long-term indigenous settlement. WHO ARE MY PEOPLE? depicts how the world's energy firms have met their match in a small group of Native American elders, in the hottest desert on the planet. The film takes us behind the scenes of two of the largest solar projects in the world, "fast-tracked" by US renewable energy policies. Director Robert Lundahl, Alfredo Figueroa and friends will host a ‘free range’ conversation with audience members drumming, dancing and sharing stories KBOO and the Clinton Street Theater have partnered to bring you a monthly film series about....well, it could be about radio, or about anyone of the many programs that KBOO airs--politics, labor, human rights, and, of course, lots of music. A new film or event every second Thursday of the month, so stayed tuned to the radio and check back on the website, because you never know what might be happening month to month.

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

Linnton Creek is a principle stream in Forest Park, one of the main trail heads in the north end of the park, and its confluence with the Willamette River will have a new lagoon, as part of the the 27 acre Linnton Plywood Mill site's restoration as animal habitat (a Superfund mitigation site). We are restoring the creek trail head, removing ivy and blackberry, planting natives, and installing an interpretive sign, trash can and custom (and amusing) dog waste bag dispenser designed by noted artist Ivan McLean. Part of a broad effort to eliminate dog waste from the park, this site is particularly important as the creek will flow into a new lagoon designed as a resting place for salmon fry, where clean water will be crucial. At the moment the main effort is ivy removal and the planting of almost 300 native plants. Hot and cold beverages, pastries, tools and gloves are provided. We'll be having a celebration of the project's completion in June. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Native Planting. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/linnton-creek-project-april

Families are welcome to help the Friends do a Spring cleaning in the trails and garden areas in the park.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. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/earth-day-spring-cleanup-maddax-woods

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

In our continuing effort to maintain and improve Errol Heights natural areas, we will be removing invasive plants and litter. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal, Litter Cleanup. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/errol-heights-invasive-removal

Young Fruit Trees & Berries: Planning, Selection, Planting, & Care Sunday April 17th, 1pm - 4pm SE Portland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood April is a good month to plant fruit trees and berry bushes. Learn which types are the best to grow in the sun, shade, and containers. Emphasis on: organic methods, easiest to grow, most productive varieties and techniques, sustainability. In this informative workshop you will learn the basics of fruit tree and berry selection in order to choose an appropriate variety for your space. This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the various factors one should consider when selecting a fruit tree or berry plant for a given site. We'll do some hands-on planting together and participants will also learn some basic steps for young (0-4 yrs) tree and berry care. About the instructor: Jeffrey Harrison holds an M.A. in literary theory and has tutored writers of all ages at Street Roots, PCC – Rock Creek, and in online services. His landscape contracting company is in its 7th year of providing consultation and building services to enhance native ecology, beauty, and sustainability. He has also provided education and leadership to volunteers at Portland Fruit Tree Project for the past 4 years through the Tree Care Teams program. He enjoys writing poetry and songs to sing and play on his guitar. This workshop will be hosted by one of our registered tree owners in SE Portland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood. The location address and other details will be provided after you register. Register at: http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?id=1648&reset=1

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

Participants must register through the online registration form on the YWCA Events page (link in Website). This presentation will help participants understand the root causes of sexual violence, its prevalence, its impact on survivors, and the dynamics that make sexual violence a stigmatizing crime. The presenter will discuss how perpetrators of sexual violence chose victims based on perceived or created vulnerability and lack of credibility. Oppressed communities are often perceived as more vulnerable, and have less perceived credibility than privileged classes of people and therefore are often targeted by perpetrators. Presented by Fawn Livingston-Gray (Portland Women’s Crisis Line) *fulfills training required for 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training

TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-profit-activities-by-non-profit-organizations-workshop-tickets-20067017991 For Profit Activities by Non-Profit Organizations We will discuss the legal and tax rules applicable when a non-profit organization engages in revenue generating activity. At the end of this workshop, you will have more information about how to structure any for-profit activities by your non-profit organization. Your Expert: Kate Kilberg Room: The Conference Room Time of Day: 2:00 PM Duration: 60 minutes

Critic and film historian Jonathan Rosenbaum has said IMAGINE THE SOUND “may be the best documentary on free jazz that we have.” IMAGINE THE SOUND is an eloquent tribute to a group of highly celebrated artists that helped forge the avant-garde jazz of the 1960s. Focusing on four important and celebrated figures (Cecil Taylor, Archie Shepp, Paul Bley and Bill Dixon) allowing them to reflect on their careers and those around them that, in many ways, defined the sound of '60s jazz. Plus, there's music. The music in this film is brilliant. https://www.facebook.com/events/1149810548383434/

TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/happy-hour-w-hatchs-community-partners-tickets-22814328270 You're a friend of Hatch and we dig you! Come join us for an intimate happy hour inside Hatch Lab after work on Thursday, October 15. Refreshments and tasty eats will be provided. Let's talk about what's new with you, what's coming up in the Hatch world, and how we can support one another.        

TOMS Portland is celebrating Earth Day 2016 by pampering the Pearl District Neighborhood with a litter pickup! Join us in cleaning up our city, having a great time and connecting to the community. You won't want to miss our fun contests: “Most trash gathered” - wins a pair of shoes, “Most cigarette butts gathered” - wins a pair of sunglasses, and “Weirdest piece of trash found” - wins a bag of TOM's coffee! Enjoy beverages and free snacks! TOMS SHOES store located on W. Burnside St. It's bound to be a smashing time! Activities include: Litter Cleanup with supplies provided. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/toms-pick-pearl-earth-day

Join in Portland Parks & Recreation removing invasive non-native species, including English ivy, clematis, and Himalayan blackberry. Invasive species removal restores wildlife habitat and to encourages native species regeneration to prevent erosion and water run-off. Please wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea and KIND Snacks provided. This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome but children must be supervised by an adult. Activities include: Invasive Plant Removal. Register online here: http://solveoregon.org/get-involved/events/sylvania-natural-area-park-event

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-profit-activities-by-non-profit-organizations-workshop-tickets-20067017991 For Profit Activities by Non-Profit Organizations We will discuss the legal and tax rules applicable when a non-profit organization engages in revenue generating activity. At the end of this workshop, you will have more information about how to structure any for-profit activities by your non-profit organization. Your Expert: Kate Kilberg Room: The Conference Room Time of Day: 2:00 PM Duration: 60 minutes

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

The 4th competition of the Mad Bro Xtreme Amateur Games is a Skate Comp. Cash, and prizes will be awarded. Winners are allowed to compete in the final. The Games consist of 10 competitions For BMX, Skate And scooter riders of all ages throughout this year . There are three levels for all ages , Beginner, Int. and advanced. Sign up online at madbroenterprises.com or at the Skate Park.

Portland Youth Philharmonic, America’s first youth orchestra, proudly presents the Season 92 Camerata PYP Chamber series: Camerata PYP, Portland Youth Philharmonic’s advanced chamber ensemble, will concludes its chamber series on April 24, 2016 at 4:00 PM at the Wieden+Kennedy building in Portland’s Pearl District. James Stephenson and PYP alumnus, Kenji Bunch, will demonstrate two contemporary American styles, influenced by music beyond the standard classical canon, in Bunch’s Nocturne for String Orchestra and Stephenson’s Printemps. The ensemble will round out their final performance of the season with an old favorite, “Spring” from Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.portlandyouthphil.org or call (503) 223.5939. Connect with PYP on Facebook as the Portland Youth Philharmonic, on Twitter as @PDXYouthPhil, and on Instagram as pdxyouthphil for performance dates, contests, giveaways, and more! Price range: $15-$20/ticket

The Amish Project - by Jessica Dickey and directed by Beth Harper -mines the toll taken on humans faced with a tragedy that rocked an entire community and the profound forgiveness of the Amish after a lone man shot 10 Amish children ages 6-13 in their schoolhouse. Tickets available at https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?actions=4&p=1

Portland Women in Art Lecture Series presents Ellen Lesperance on, "The Strong, Star-Bright Companions." The lecture is to take place at the Moriarty Arts Humanities Building on the Portland Community College Cascade Campus. Ellen Lesperance’s work pays tribute to direct action campaigns and feminist activism. Lesperance's paintings are based on knit garments worn by women involved in protests, sit-ins, demonstrations, and civil disobedience. She meticulously paints the patterns of these “knitted messages,” that function much like other forms of creative direct action such as picket signs, banners, street theater, body painting, and costumes. Pattern, shape, and symmetry emerge in the artist's highly detailed compositions that merge abstraction with figuration. By translating and transforming such source material into something abstract and universal, the works speak to participation and protest as being not radical, but essential and personal. They also create a political lineage, capturing the potential of past events to inspire future action through translated and coded symbols. Ellen Lesperance’s work has been exhibited widely, most recently at the Seattle Art Museum, the Drawing Center, New York, and in the People's Biennial (traveling). Lesperance’s work is represented in the following public collections: the Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art at the Brooklyn Museum; the Museum of Art and Design; the Portland Art Museum; the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and at the Kadist Art Foundation. Lesperance has been honored with the northwest regional Betty Bowen Award, a Ford Family Fellowship in the Arts, the 2015 Individual Artists RACC Fellowship, an Art Matters! Grant, a Robert Rauschenberg "Artist-as-Activist" Travel Grant, and a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant. She received her MFA from Rutgers University in 1999 and has received residencies at the Skowhegan School; the MacDowell Colony; the Djerassi Foundation; and the Atlantic Center. Her work has been featured in AnOther, Art in America, ArtUS, Art Monthly, Cura, GARAGE, Guernica, Intercourse, the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Oregonian, and Tema Celeste.

In the fourth and final presentation of ONDA’s High Desert Speaker Series in Portland, ONDA Stewardship Director Ben Gordon will reveal some of the most spectacular (and shockingly overlooked) areas of Oregon’s signature wild and scenic river: the John Day. From Sutton Mountain to Spring Basin and the lower John Day, Ben will share what makes these lands an unparalleled place worth protecting for generations to come. The event will take place at Portland's First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park Avenue in the Park Blocks. The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited, please register on Eventbrite to reserve seats.

"Kwame Ture Talks about zionism being Africa's enemy." Kwame Ture, formally known as Stokely Carmichael, gives a talk on the zionist movement, the difference between zionism and Judaism, and the role zionism plays in destabilizing the African liberation movement and why. The All African People's Revolutionary Party (A-APRP) is hosting its annual discussion events as a way of informing discussion about the worldwide struggle for Pan-Africanism, which we define as one unified socialist Africa. We believe Pan-Africanism is the key to the problems facing over 900 million Africans who are scattered and suffering in 113 countries. We also believe Pan-Africanism is our contribution to the worldwide movement for peace, justice, and scientific socialism. Also, don't forget that the A-APRP feeds children every Monday and Friday at Colombia International Cup Coffee Shop in N. Portland. Look for us to expand our work with other local organizations in New Columbia to help build an independent African school there. Contact us at www.aaaprporegon.org for more information. Here is the list of future screenings: Wed, May 18th - "A Message from Women in Gambia" Smith 333

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Film screening, presented by Oregon Jericho. Why: $5-10 sliding scale donation* Nobody turned away for lack of funds *Donations support the defense funds of imprisoned whistle-blowers Chelsea Manning and Jeremy Hammond as well as the Portland Community Mesh-Networking Project. Join us for a film screening of “We are Legion” here in Portland, OR. This film by director Brian Knappenberger takes us inside the complex culture and history of Anonymous, the notorious hacktivist collective. This film features interviews with current and past members of Anonymous, writers, academics and other major players in the hacktivist scene. The film will be followed by a facilitated discussion by Veterans for Peace and the founder of Neocites.org will talk about his work on the revolutionary, new, peer-to-peer, web protocol IFPS. Co-Sponsored by: Veterans for Peace Chapter 72, Oregon Jericho, Portland Anarchist Black Cross, NW Alliance for Alternative Media & Education For more information: Film Trailer: http://wearelegionthedocumentary.com/about-the-film/ Chelsea Manning Support: www.freechelsea.com Jeremy Hammond: www.freejeremy.net Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/812519882215130/

PYP’s Conservatory Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Young String Ensemble will officially bring to a close Portland Youth Philharmonic’s 92nd season at their Postlude Concert at Skyview High School in Vancouver, WA on May 15, 2016 at 4:00 PM. The Skyview Postlude concert will feature Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2. PYP’s Conservatory Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Young String Ensemble are designed to train young musicians to reach for greater heights. These musicians rehearse weekly with outstanding conductors and coaches, study music theory, and perform regularly. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.portlandyouthphil.org or call (503) 223.5939. Connect with PYP on Facebook as the Portland Youth Philharmonic, on Twitter as @PDXYouthPhil, and on Instagram as pdxyouthphil for performance dates, contests, giveaways, and more! Price range: $12-$15/ticket

TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-legal-entity-choice-for-your-social-enterprise-tickets-20067582680 WORKSHOP - Legal Entity Choice for Your Social Enterprise  We will discuss types of legal entities available for social enterprise, from traditional corporations, B corporations, nonprofit corporations, and everything in between. At the end of this workshop, you will have more information about your options for choosing a legal structure for your social enterprise. Your Expert: Kate Kilberg Time of Day: 2:00 PM Room: Conference Room Duration: 60 minutes Topic Area: Legal

Spring Tree Care: Pest & Disease Management/Fruit Thinning Tuesday May 17th, 6:00pm - 8:30pm SE Portland, Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of springtime pest and disease assessment and fruit thinning to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pests and diseases commonly found in the Portland area as well as the importance and how-to of fruit thinning. If you have samples of pest and/or disease affected fruit, leaves, or twigs - please bring them to the workshop in a sealed container so we can try to ID them About the instructor: Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast. Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program. The location address and other details will be provided after you register. Register at: http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?id=1594&reset=1

"A Message from the Women of Gambia." Youth women organizers for the All African Women's Revolutionary Union and the All African People's Revolutionary Party speak about organizing for Pan-Africanism in Gambia and Africa. The All African People's Revolutionary Party (A-APRP) is hosting its annual discussion events as a way of informing discussion about the worldwide struggle for Pan-Africanism, which we define as one unified socialist Africa. We believe Pan-Africanism is the key to the problems facing over 900 million Africans who are scattered and suffering in 113 countries. We also believe Pan-Africanism is our contribution to the worldwide movement for peace, justice, and scientific socialism. Also, don't forget that the A-APRP feeds children every Monday and Friday at Colombia International Cup Coffee Shop in N. Portland. Look for us to expand our work with other local organizations in New Columbia to help build an independent African school there. Contact us at www.aaaprporegon.org for more information.

TICKETS: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-legal-entity-choice-for-your-social-enterprise-tickets-20067582680 WORKSHOP - Legal Entity Choice for Your Social Enterprise  We will discuss types of legal entities available for social enterprise, from traditional corporations, B corporations, nonprofit corporations, and everything in between. At the end of this workshop, you will have more information about your options for choosing a legal structure for your social enterprise. Your Expert: Kate Kilberg Time of Day: 2:00 PM Room: Conference Room Duration: 60 minutes Topic Area: Legal

Stomp Out Abuse! isn't your average race. It is a local event that allows racers the unique opportunity to stand up against domestic violence in their community. Run or Walk the 5k course and enjoy the music styling of the SEI Drum Line and the N-Touch Jazz Band. Grab your running shoes, bring your family and friends, and join us as we STOMP OUT ABUSE! Don't miss your chance to stand up to Domestic Violence! Register today!

Spring Tree Care: Pest & Disease Management/Fruit Thinning Sunday May 22nd, 1pm - 4pm SW Portland, Washington County, off Canyon Rd In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of springtime pest and disease assessment and fruit thinning to increase the health and abundance of local fruit trees! This fun workshop will be an opportunity to gain a basic understanding of the different types of pests and diseases commonly found in the Portland area as well as the importance and how-to of fruit thinning. If you have samples of pest and/or disease affected fruit, leaves, or twigs - please bring them to the workshop in a sealed container so we can try to ID them. About the instructor: Heidi Noordijk studied horticulture at Michigan State University and Cornell University - specializing in pomology (tree fruits). Heidi has participated in research projects involving apple tree physiology, berry production, and tree fruit entomology. Heidi has also worked on various orchards and farms in the PNW and east coast. Heidi currently works for OSU's Small Farms program. The location address and other details will be provided after you register. Register at: http://civi.portlandfruit.org/civicrm/event/register?id=1605&reset=1

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