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PLEASE NOTE: Events listed may be endorsed by the Occupy, or sponsored by people who share the goals of the Occupy movement. Please refer to each event for specifics, and use the discussion pages to ask questions.

RIDESHARE OPPORTUNITY

Daily Vigil Join us!

Today

AC meeting today at 5:30pm PSU Smith Center cafeteria

Stop the Library Cuts

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  • Date: Thu Dec 22
  • Time: 9:30am until 12:30pm
  • Location: Multnomah building (501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. PDX)
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Purpose

We need to tell the Multnomah County Commissioners loud and clear that we want a fully funded library.

Multnomah County Library

The voters in Multnomah County love their library, and it is the cornerstone of access to information. This access is under attack. Our community voted by over 70% margin to allow for the creation of a library district back in 2010.

Now the board of county commissioners is likely not giving the voters a choice in the matter. They are proposing to let us decide if we want 20% cuts (by renewing an 89 cent/$1000 assessed value levy) or 66% cuts (voting down the levy).

I say we should tell them NO CUTS. You can give 3 min testimony or just show your support by standing in solidarity or hold a sign in your hands.

Please send this out to anyone who lives here and loves their access to free information, and wants to keep it that way.

In Solidarity, Grant Swanson

Other details
http://www.facebook.com/pages/No-Cuts-to-Libraries-and-Schools-Beaverton-OR/116928825050990?sk=wall

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Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
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Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


Outreach Weekly Organizer Training

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Purpose

We will run a weekly training after the Outreach meeting.

We will train on many different aspects of grassroots organizing including: canvassing, phone banking, campaign power mapping, running effective meetings, public speaking, Civil Disobedience, etc.

Suggest a topic we can agree on and we WILL find an educator to train us.

Other details
occupyportlandstreetteam@gmail.com

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VIVA MEXICO! Documentary about the Zapatistas

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  • Date: Thursday, Dec 22
  • Time: 3:00pm until 5:30pm
  • Location: 801 S.W. 10th Av Portland, OR 97205
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Purpose

Come to a free special screening of this moving documentary, we are going to have beverages, snacks, and popcorn.

The award-winning documentary ¡Viva Mexico! reveals a different vision of the country from the one shown in drug war headlines or glossy tourist brochures.

In a journey from the mountains of southeastern Mexico to the northern border with the United States, Subcommander Marcos and the people of Mexico trace the forgotten face of a country. A celebration of the struggle for land and dignity.

http://www.vivamexicofilm.com/eng.html

Other details
YouTube Video

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Winter Solstice Interfaith Occupiers' Peace-In

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  • Date: Thursday, Dec. 22
  • Time: 5-5:30 PM
  • Location: St. Francis plaza, at the corner of SE 12th Avenue & SE Oak Street across the street from Red & Black Cafe.
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Purpose

The Interfaith Guild of Chaplains is holding a little time and space on this Winter Solstice to celebrate the returning of the light in this shortest day of the year, with music, songs and lighting of the solstice light, bringing in an energy of peace, tranquility and blessings.

5 p.m. at St. Francis. If we could not get Che Room, it will be at the plaza at the corner of Oak and 12th across from Red & Black Cafe.
In solidarity with the 24/7 City Hall Occupy Vigil



Other details
Location change due to the new location for Spokes Council. Refer to Dec. 21 for an identical event in downtown.

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Memetic Cascadia: the Color of Revolution

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Purpose

The class will look at several works (books) and documentaries as well as interviews focused on nonviolent struggle. The works were used in Tunisia and Egypt. We will be applying this information to specifically our situation in Cascadia. Cascadia being the bioregion often given the descriptive name of the "Pacific Northwest"

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If enough people in in both Portland and Beaverton are interested, I am willing to teach it twice a week (same class in two locations a week). Message me at my FB page

Friday

Spokes Council

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  • Date: Sundays - Tuesdays - Fridays
  • Time: 7pm - 10pm
  • Location: Director Park, SW Park and Yamhill
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Purpose

Please spread the word through committee/caucus list servs and also ATTEND!

It is especially important to become involved with the the spokes council meetings and other meetings where actions are decided on! This will be a great chance to voice your ideas, to re-group as committees, assess, and plan for moving forward.


EfRytIng DRiVe (a night of 1000 blankets) FREE SHOW

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  • Date: Friday, December 23, 2011
  • Time: 8:00pm until 2:00am
  • Location: Bossanova Ballroom 722 E Burnside, Portland, OR 97214
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Purpose

the EfRytIng DRiVe

...a niGht of

1ooO blANKEts!

FREE SHOW

On any given night there are at least 2000 people sleeping on the streets of Downtown Portland. These people have little prospects for bettering their individual situations. High unemployment rates, mental health cuts, and cuts in the social services agency budgets assure that this will be the most populated the sidewalks have been in the history of Portland...

While we are all concerned and sympathetic regarding the situation on our streets, many citizens feel as if they dont know how to help. We are offering a opportunity to make an enormous difference in someones life with minimal impact on your own. All we need is anything that you can bear to part with. If you have ever been cold then you can appreciate what a difference something as simple as a pair of sweatpants can make. Consider the simple joy that a blanket or a warm coat can make... now imagine the healing power of 1000 blankets? That is our goal: to raise as much usable winter wear as we can and to use blankets as our measuring stick.

THIS IS NOT AN EVENT TO GATHER GOODS FOR THE OCCUPATION

The people we are trying to reach are known as the "hidden homeless" because they are not out in view of the public, this demographic is made up largely of complete family units sleeping in cars or shelters.

Should a person involved with the Occupation find himself/herself in need of gear, he/she will have to comply with whatever conditions the Downtown Chapel places on all of the people they serve...

SO... we will use our proven formula

rappers+DJs+cool people +cool business = problems solving

I will bring you a kickass night of hiphop FOR FREE!

And you bring me efryting you got...

Hats, gloves, coats, scarfs, earmuffs, leggings, hoodies, socks, sleeping bags, and of course blankets.

Everything that we raise will be donated to and redistributed by The Downtown Chapel.

This is an excerpt I took from their mission statement:

"Dedicated to serving our neighbors experiencing poverty and homelessness, our parish's Community Programs are dynamic expressions of our faith in action. Whether someone is in need of food, clothing, hygiene, bus tickets, or just a friend, that person is treated with the respect and dignity that they deserve. Our focus on hospitality allows us to focus on each person, rather than just the need of that person, and begin to walk with them towards positive transitions and engagement in community."

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Saturday

Dogcupy Portland

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  • Date: Saturdays
  • Time: 11:00am until 2:00pm
  • Location: Bank of America Hawthorne Branch 3757 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR
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Purpose

MAN'S BEST FRIEND IS NOT THE BIG BANKS!

IF YOU DON'T HAVE A DOG, BORROW A DOG.

We are showing that the Occupation is more than just downtown.

This event is held in solidarity with the Occupy Portland movement.

We will be meeting at the corner of 37th and Hawthorne, and protesting in front of all 3 banks in the immediate area...

Although you are welcome to protest wherever is convenient and oppressive.

PLEASE BRING YOUR DOGS ON A LEASH

This is a creative way to involve all of our friends who still want to participate in the Occupy movement but don't necessarily want to go downtown.

This is a creative and PEACEFUL protest to draw positive media attention to our cause.

Who could talk shit about a bunch of God's most loyal creatures?

We also hope that this kind of event will inspire creativity within the ranks of the Occupiers.

So please join us. I'll bring the dog treats and you guys bring the creative dog signs...



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Sunday

OccupyChristmasPDX!

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  • Date: Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011
  • Time: All day!
  • Location: Throughout the Portland-Vancouver Metropolitan Region!
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Purpose

Announcing #OccupyChristmasPDX

On Dec. 25, we are bringing the Occupy spirit everywhere!

Host an Occupier or two, and hear from their experiences and engage in conversations and community building!

Built on the success of #OccupyThanksgivingPDX, with some twist, #OccupyChristmasPDX is a region-wide, decentralized, diversified event with two-fold goals:

  • We recognize that for many without families and/or housing, including a significant number of active Occupiers, the Christmas Day represents deprivation, major inconvenience and isolation as virtually nothing is open and they may have limited or no access to their daily necessities as well as to social interactions.
  • As a group committed to social and economic justice, we use this occasion not only to ameliorate the important needs but also to demonstrate such needs exist, and that in America, an observance of a holiday is a privilege for some.

Christmas Day is often a slow-paced day with families and friends, regardless of one's religious affiliation. We find that this would present an ideal setting for conversations and learning. We bring Occupiers to your home and neighborhood through this program, and thereby bringing the spirit and energy of the Occupy movement where people live.

While we do this on Dec. 24/25, this is a non-sectarian and interfaith project.

Neither the hosts nor the Occupiers are expected to, or required to, be Christians or participate in "traditional" Christmas activities. In fact, if you are an atheist, a secular humanist, a Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, or any other non-Christian type person and will be having the Sunday off, you are more than welcome to participate in this event!

Registration deadline is now Saturday, Dec. 24 at 2 p.m.!
UPDATE (12/23 1
30PM): All sign-ups received so far are being matched. The deadline has been extended to 2PM Saturday, Dec. 24; however, you will need to be able to access email between 2 and 5 p.m. so you can contact each other to make detailed arrangements.
Please spread the word widely on
If you are involved with any committee, caucus, affinity groups or work groups, please forward this information as well! Use URL http://tinyurl.com/opdx-christmas.
To register to be part of this event, go to the online registration

Registration for Hosts who have a house and wants to invite an Occupier.

Registration for Occupiers who would like to share the Occupy spirit with a host.

Other details
Brought to you by the Interfaith Guild of Chaplains

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Spokes Council

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  • Date: Sundays - Tuesdays - Fridays
  • Time: 7pm - 10pm
  • Location: Director Park, SW Park and Yamhill
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Purpose

Please spread the word through committee/caucus list servs and also ATTEND!

It is especially important to become involved with the the spokes council meetings and other meetings where actions are decided on! This will be a great chance to voice your ideas, to re-group as committees, assess, and plan for moving forward.


Monday

AC meeting today at 5:30pm PSU Smith Center cafeteria

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
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Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


Tuesday

Occupy the Iowa Caucus

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  • Date: Tuesday, December 27th 2011 – Tuesday, Jan 3rd 2012
  • Time: N/A
  • Location: The presidential campaign headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa and political events throughout the state
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Purpose

The First in the Nation Caucus Occupation

OccupyDSM are in early stages of planning several actions to coincide with the Iowa Caucuses, the first in the nation presidential electoral event, and they have put a call out to occupations and occupiers across the nation (and world for that matter) to join.

Please see this occupy portland forum post for more information and to engage with this event.

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News Article

Here are the minutes from the Nov 2, Des Moines GA:

FIRST IN THE NATION CAUCUS OCCUPATION CAMPAIGN WORKING GROUP

We reviewed the proposition that was passed in the GA about this campaign:

In solidarity with Occupy Wall Street, Des Moines issues a call to action to people around the planet.

We are excited to announce the First in the Nation Caucus Occupation. This winter, presidential campaign headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa and political events throughout the state will be occupied. Join us.

For too long, greedy corporations and corrupted politicians have dictated public policy and political interests on a global scale. Although these corporations and moneyed interests have vast capital resources, now every dollar belonging to the 1% shall be countered by a voice. An individual. One of the 99%.

We demand our grievances no longer be ignored.

After much discussion, the group reached consensus on the following campaign goals:

To reshape the political discourse during the Caucus season around the concerns of the 99%

To include non-violent civil disobedience in our campaign activities

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Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
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Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


Spokes Council

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  • Date: Sundays - Tuesdays - Fridays
  • Time: 7pm - 10pm
  • Location: Director Park, SW Park and Yamhill
  • Jump to this event's wiki page, edit it, discuss it or return to the events page.

Purpose

Please spread the word through committee/caucus list servs and also ATTEND!

It is especially important to become involved with the the spokes council meetings and other meetings where actions are decided on! This will be a great chance to voice your ideas, to re-group as committees, assess, and plan for moving forward.


Bikes For Humanity Volunteer Repair Clinics - Tuesdays

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  • Date: Every Tuesday
  • Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Location: Community Exchange Bike School, 4038 SE Brooklyn St, Portland
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Purpose

Bikes For Humanity PDX(B4HPDX) is a community service project aimed at providing the public affordable refurbished bikes, repair classes & workshop space.

They have 100+ donated used bikes & need volunteers to catalog, clean and refurbish the bikes for bike adoption events.

Shop space has been donated for volunteer training and bike repair. Weekly volunteer clinics starting on Tuesday & Saturday.

Other details
For full details see http://www.b4hpdx.org


PRISONER LETTER WRITING NIGHT

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Purpose

Show your support for our political prisoners! Portland Animal Defense League hosts this letter writing night and will provide all materials. Just show up! And if you write a letter, you get 10% off your bill! BAM!

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Wednesday

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
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Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


Occupy Portland Healthcare Committee

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  • Date: Tuesdays (except the third Tuesday of every month due to the JwJ meeting)
  • Time: 6pm
  • Location: The Green Dragon at 9th and Belmont
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Purpose

This is a group that will focus on direct actions for Single Payer or Universal Healthcare.

We believe Oregon has a very good chance to be the next state after Vermont to form a Universal Healthcare system.

We will also be working with other organizations in organizing state-wide actions.

Healthcare is a human right!! Healthcare for all!! Everyone in, nobody out!!

occupypdxhealthcare@googlegroups.com

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MUSIC FOR THE WORKING CLASS

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Purpose

Join the Portland IWW on the last Wednesday of every month as they host this foot-stomping, rabble-rousing music night!

Solidarity forever!

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Decentralized Dance Party

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  • Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
  • Time: 8:00pm until 12:00am
  • Location: STARTING LOCATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED THE NIGHT BEFORE THE PARTY
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Purpose

MUSIC IS THE UNIVERSAL HUMAN LANGUAGE.
DANCE IS THE UNIVERSAL HUMAN MOVEMENT.
PARTYING IS THE UNIVERSAL HUMAN RELEASE.
ALL-AGES

DDPs are hosted exclusively in public spaces and completely open and we take pride in creating the most inclusive Party possible. EVERYONE, of every AGE, BACKGROUND and STYLE is welcome.

People show up to DDPs with their kids and parents all the time. Homeless people join in. It's all good. The more diversity the better. Music is the universal human language, dance is the universal human movement, and Partying is the universal human release.

More than a Party, the DDP has proven to be a very interesting social experiment, demonstrating that thousands of people of all ages, cultures and social groups can come together to celebrate life and get crazy in our public spaces without causing any trouble.

It is a unique force that has the power to unify and inspire people in ways never before imagined.

You will smile genuinely, you will make instant friends, you will lose yourself in the music and find yourself in situations so novel and thrilling that you will never forget them.

THE THEME

This is the Strictly Business Tour. That means you MUST wear Business Attire (suits, ties, cufflinks, glasses, nice shoes, sexy skirts, gel that hair, etc) and bring along as much business paraphernalia as possible (wheeled office chairs, briefcases, rolodexes, calculators, coffee machines+mugs, water coolers, filing cabinets, etc. get Creative and get Crazy). You can buy suits at Value Village and Salvation Army for like $10 so NO EXCUSES.

THE DETAILS

In order to Maximize our Collective Party Potential, please share this invite with EVERYONE who knows how to Party, and join our:

(so we can share the starting time/location and other things)

JOIN THE PARTY!
ALCOHOL

We DO NOT encourage or condone alcohol consumption. But if you choose to disregard the law and our heartfelt advice, please be discreet and don’t ruin this for everyone else. Thank you.

Other details
http://goo.gl/W51rg

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Acoustic Minds Battle of the Bands FINALS competition

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  • Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011
  • Time: 8:00pm until 11:30pm
  • Location: The Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery 6835 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, OR 97219
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Purpose

FREE SHOW!

Hey guys! I know this Battle of the Bands has been going on for quiet some time now, we are FINALLY to the finish line!! HOORAY!

What does this mean for you all?

We need you now more than ever!!! Come vote us Champions!

There are some great prizes including a recording session, photo shoot, DVD video of the set, cash prizes as well as a clothing sponsorship!

This is HUGE for us and certainly something any indie musician could want or need!

It's a FREE show and for being there you receive 1 vote + every drink/food purchased you receive additional votes!! Crowd decides the winner!!

There is some stiff competition and each group has a phenomenal fan base which means the place will fill up fast!

To ensure a seat get there early eat dinner with us! ♥ There will be 4 bands performing for 45 minutes each! We are not sure of the order as we draw straws! ♥ Make a night of it and help us win the Battle of the Bands Title :)

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Thursday

AC meeting today at 5:30pm PSU Smith Center cafeteria

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally

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  • Date: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Location: Justice Center, 1120 SW 3rd ave Portland, OR
  • Jump to this event's wiki page, edit it, discuss it or return to the events page.

Purpose

Peaceable Protesters Court Date Rally Justice Center

Come down to the Justice Center and support those who've put their bodies on the line to protect our First Amendment right to peaceably assemble to address the grievances of the 99%.

Bring signs in support of the First Amendment. (Everyone's right to peaceably assemble)

We would really love to see you there!

Other details
See also: End the Camping Ban! 24/7 Daily Vigil


Outreach Weekly Organizer Training

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Purpose

We will run a weekly training after the Outreach meeting.

We will train on many different aspects of grassroots organizing including: canvassing, phone banking, campaign power mapping, running effective meetings, public speaking, Civil Disobedience, etc.

Suggest a topic we can agree on and we WILL find an educator to train us.

Other details
occupyportlandstreetteam@gmail.com

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Know Your Rights!

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  • Date: Thursday, December 29th
  • Time: 6:30PM to 8:30PM
  • Location: SEIU Hall 6401 SE Foster Rd, Portland, Oregon 97206
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Purpose

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
This is a free workshop led by volunteers from the National Lawyer’s Guild (donations welcome, no one turned away).
  • SEIU Hall
  • 6401 SE Foster Rd, Portland, Oregon 97206
  • Phone: (503) 235-5071

Audiences include:

  • civil disobedience/protesters
  • homeless folks
  • those who may be racially profiled
  • anyone wanting / needing to know more about their rights.

We hope to be able to touch on some of the facts and impacts of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in addition to the basic "Know Your Rights" info.

BACKGROUND INFO
National Laywer's Guild info on "Know Your Rights"
http://www.nlg.org/resources/know-your-rights/
The National Lawyer's Guild "A Know Your Rights Guide for Law Enforcement Encounters" Pamphlet
http://www.nlg.org/wp-content/files_flutter/1290534630final.pdf
ACLU info on "Know Your Rights Basic" with related document links
http://aclu-or.org/content/know-your-rights-your-rights-oregon
ACLU guide on "When Encountering Law Enforcement" in English
http://www.aclu.org/files/kyr/kyr_english.pdf



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Occupy St. Johns Meeting

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  • Date: Thursday, December 29, 2011
  • Time: 7:30pm until 9:30pm
  • Location: Anna Bannana's 8716 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203-3733
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Purpose

This will be the first meeting for Occupy St. Johns.

Sarah will reserve the back room for us at Anna Bannana's at 7:30 on Thursday 12/29. Hope to see you there!

Other details
Map

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