OREGON FOCUS: Groups and Events

Here are progressive events and groups in Oregon:

Northwest Solar Expo
April 16-20, 2008
Oregon Convention Center, Portland
Wednesday, April 16: Professionals only, 8am-5pm
Thursday, April 17: Professionals only, 8am-5pm
Friday, April 18: Professionals only, 8am-5pm
Saturday, April 19: Open to public - $12, 10am-6pm
Sunday, April 20: Open to public - $12, 10am-4pm

No matter what your budget is there is a clean energy solution available today. From utility portfolio options, to energy efficiency, to generating your own clean energy, a solution within your budget exists today to respond to the energy concerns we are all facing.

Join us at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland and check out the latest clean energy options for your home or business.

The expo will offer workshops, Exhibitors, and seminars to homeowners and business owners interested in clean energy solutions for their homes and buildings.

Register here.

2008 Oregon Black Political Convention
Start: Apr 18 2008 - 1:00pm
End: Apr 20 2008 - 1:59pm

"Recognizing and using Black political action to make political change." For further info, contact oaba@peak.org. What is done at this convention to help Black Oregonians benefits all Oregonians. This non-partisan group is meeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel Portland, to discuss issues and conditions of the Oregon black community and to support candidates running for political office who are responsive to them. Actions and endorsements of this convention are not those of the OABA, Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs.

SolWest 2008 Conference
July 25, 26 and 27
Friday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For more info, go here.

Ecovillage and Permaculture Certificate Program - At Lost Valley
June 16, 2008 - August 8, 2008
Learn practical tools for self-reliant living and sustainable human habitats in this affordable 8-week program. Built around the permaculture design curriculum, this dynamic educational experience includes a full permaculture design course and provides a holistic introduction to ecovillages, int...
Location: Dexter, Oregon
Scope: International
Website: http://www.lostvalley.org/epcp

Harney County "Alternative Energy Club"
Third Thursdays, 7pm; Harney County Library, Burns OR. Contact Claire Larson 541-573-6680.

Wasco County Dems' Monthly Meeting
Second Tuesday of every month at The Dalles-Wasco County Library. Questions? Call 541.298.4700.

Every Thursday Vancouver For Peace Street Vigil
Bring your own signs or use one of ours. We stand of the corner of the Vancouver main library and express our desire to end the illegal occupation of Iraq (and other issues). This is a Vancouver for Peace event.
Event Date: Every Thursday
Event Time: 4:30 PM
Venue Name: Ft Vancouver Library
Address: 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd
City: Vancouver


Here is a Democracy for America Groups in Oregon:

Tigard DFA
1st Wednesday of the month, 7:00 PM
Silver Palace
Tigard, OR
We are a motivated band of progressive activists who meet occasionally for political discussions and activism.
Phone Number: 503-620-3536


And for those who like to combine socializing and politics, here are Drinking Liberally groups in Oregon:

Corvallis, Oregon
* Second and fourth Wednesday of each month, 5:00-7:00 pm
* Squirrels, 100 SW 2nd St (non-smoking, good food)

Portland, Oregon
* First and third Thursday of each month, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
* Madison's Grill, 1109 SE Madison St (Upstairs)
* Hosted by Nicole Vanderhoof, James Riddle and Bill Nothstine, portland (at) drinkingliberally.org

St. Helens, Oregon
* Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
* Red Line Sports Bar & Grill, 2098 Old Portland Rd (Back Room)
* Just drop in - all welcome
* Hosted by Julane Grant, sthelens (at) drinkingliberally.org