When does the health of a society and a planet become more valuable than bargain food and deals at the grocery store and fast-food chains? When do we start paying the true price for the abundance of cheap food we are consuming? When do we admit that the rise in Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and obesity isn’t an accident but a direct result of the type of food we are eating? And when do we decide to do something about this? These questions have been on my mind for many years. As a musician who spends a lot of time on the road, my wallet is always pleased when…
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Oregon Solar Energy Conference
Solar industry jobs provide clean and renewable energy to people in all 50 states. In Oregon, there are over 160 companies working to deploy more solar across the state and are in need of diverse skills and talent.
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Electric Transportation Symposium and Exhibition
*Cancelled* Sunday June 14 11:30am – 4:30pm Oregon Convention Center Held in conjunction with the World Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS33), Public Day is a family-friendly opportunity to explore the world of all things in electric transportation. This FREE festival at the Oregon Convention Center will include a Ride and Drive opportunity, giving you access to test drive the latest in cutting-edge electric cars, trucks, scooters, bikes, and more. With entertainment, food, and activities for people of all ages, this event is a great introduction to the world of electric transportation for everyone. For more info: https://evs33portland.org/
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McMinnville Recycled Arts Festival
*Rescheduled to the Weekend of July 23-25 2021 Trash as Art: Learning that Upcycling is Amazing! Celebrating how easy it is to learn to live sustainably! Sustainably made goods from upcycled content; this is a marvelous opportunity to buy unique gifts for the special people in your life. Sip and Shop – A recycled fashion show with emcee Jenn Jarred, local drag personality. $25 admission not only introduces you to recycled fashion, it also gives you exclusive access to over 50 artists’ tables. Come learn how artistic talent and expression uses upcycled items that many of us would toss into the trash and amazingly useful and beautiful objects are produced…
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Winter Garden Activities for Children:
Taking Advantage of the Off-Season Gardening during the winter is a tricky task in most climates. Many people have already put their gardens “to bed,” saved their seeds for spring, and they carefully avoid tromping across wet soil in fear of hard pack. And for children, the moments of exploring a garden and learning in it are exchanged for increased indoor time during this off-season. But while an outdoor garden space may not be available for children to roam and dig through, winter is still a vital time for children to learn about gardening because of the risk-free, fail-safe opportunities it provides. During the active growing seasons, many children experience…
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Solar Oregon’s 8th Annual Solar Winery Tour
** Rescheduled to Sat. August 16th This year is special: to give the greatest access and highest quality experience during COVID, we are excited to bring you an innovative, fully virtual tour, complete with home wine tastings. From the comfort and safety of our homes, we will travel to Adelsheim vineyards, Torii Mor Vineyard, and Alexana winery. Our Winery Hosts this year are Adelsheim vineyards, Torii Mor Vineyard and Alexana winery. Spend an incredible virtual day in the Willamette valley. Drink wine, eat great food, and support clean energy! For more info: www.solaroregon.org
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Oregon Tradeswomen’s 2021 Career Fair
Thank you for your interest in Oregon Tradeswomen’s Annual Career Fair, one of the most exciting and engaging career fairs in our region dedicated to the construction industry! In 2020, we had to cancel our event due to COVID-19, and with the continued unknowns for large events in 2021, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our annual Career Fair again this year. This decision was not made lightly, as each year, this incredible event connects thousands of students and jobseekers to the wide variety of exciting careers in the skilled construction trades. NECA-IBEW Electrical Training Center 16021 NE Airport Way, Portland Oregon’s Construction Industry has a shortage of…
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Camas Plant and Garden Fair
**Cancelled for 2020 Here’s the link for online sales to support the vendors: https://downtowncamas.com/plant-fair-vendor-online-salesand here’s the link to 2019 vendors: http://cwplantfair.org/vendors Downtown Camas Saturday, May 9th, 9 am to 4 pm Everything for your yard &garden! Held the day before Mother’s Day each year, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by our dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, live music, entertainment, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants in Downtown Camas all add to the community experience. Come make a day of it! For More Info: www.cwplantfair.org
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Sustainability Symposium *Online* in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Friday, April 17, 2020, 12 pm to 2:30 pm Virtual via Zoom register here: https://portlandcc.zoom.us/meeting/register/uZcudeuqrTwoypFr4GWtiHD7OuFo0Prc8Q “A Call for Action” The Greater Portland Sustainability Education Network (GPSEN) and co-host Portland Community College are hosting their third annual, Sustainability Symposium. Open to the public, they are calling all change agents, leaders, teachers, scholars, students, and community members for a day full of discovery and connections. Highlighting local and global issues, cutting-edge academic and community research, and sustainability projects and solutions, participants will focus on collaboration, diversity, innovative problem-solving, and reflections on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Keynote speaker is Mak Porotesano, PCC Sylvania’s Multicultural Center Coordinator. Experience a day full of community,…
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Earth Day Oregon Celebration
** We regret to announce that our event has been postponed. ** We will share more details as they become available. April 23, from 4:30-7:30 pm Vestas, 1417 NW Everett St All are invited to come out and celebrate. Earth Day Oregon is a statewide collective campaign to amplify the impact of Earth Day by driving donations to the nonprofit organizations in our community that work to create a sustainable world. On April 22nd, the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In Oregon, businesses are marking the occasion with donations to Earth Day Oregon Nonprofit Partners. Any nonprofit that advances the Sustainable Development Goals, identified by the United…
