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This is a list of general Activist-run Celebratory Events and training workshops for the month of June. If your event information is not up here, email webteam@occupyportland.org
Awesome Events
The Village Building Convergence – May 25- June 3rd
City Repair hosts the annual Village Building Convergence that transforms public spaces into vibrant community spaces. Incredible project abound throughout the city as well as communal dinners, presentations, and celebration at night. See the EVENT GUIDE
Pedalpalooza – June 7 – 30th
Pedalpalooza is three weeks of bikey fun. This year, our very own Bike Swarm is setting the route and leading the first Pedalpalooza 2012 ride.
Polish Your Activist Skills – June 2nd
Read the original post here.
Occupy The Field – June 10th
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/events/293651814062076/
An epic battle of wit, and physical aptitude will ensue at Overlook Park on Sunday June 10th 3:00-9:00pm between Occupy Portland and Portland City Park Rangers! The Rangers have challenged Occupy Portland to a rigorous game of softball, and with delight, Occupy Portland has accepted.
Sacred Geometry: Strategy and Street Tactics 101 – June 13th
Read the flyer here.
Cascadia Regional Rainbow Gathering and Solstice Celebration June 14-20th
Facebook event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/421107144567421/
A debrief for those unfamiliar with Rainbow Family Gatherings:
From Rainbowgatherings.org: Rainbow Family Gatherings are made up of a loose international affiliation of individuals who have a common goal of trying to achieve peace and love on Earth.
Those who participate sometimes refer to the group simply as the “Family.” There are no official leaders or structure, no official spokespersons, and no formalized membership. Strictly speaking, the only goals are set by each individual, as no individual can claim to represent all Rainbows in word or deed.
Those who attend refer to one another as Rainbows, or often as Brothers or Sisters reinforcing the emphasis upon a belief that all people are not only related as part of the human community, but are just as important as members of one’s own nuclear family, and given the respect implied in such relationships. Group Councils are the only form of government, and attendance is open to all interested parties, with decisions being reached through consensus. Money is not exchanged, and instead there is a bartering system for all needs, although a magic hat is passed around for necessities, such as additional food, that benefit all who attend.
Earth First! Cascadia Regional Rendezvous June 20-25th
Official Site: Cascadia2012.com
Cascadia is known for dense forests of giant trees, cold rushing waters, thriving biodiversity, and for biocentric resistance! This summer we will gather to celebrate, strengthen, and expand the movement to defend the wild from the constant assaults of the dominant culture both within and without of Cascadia.
Join us for woods games and stealth activities, workshops on action planning and campaigning, ways to plug into active resistance, naked pyramids and rowdy fires, quiet story-time and sing-a-longs, and a Summer Solstice Revel.
Bring your skills and knowledge and come prepared for primitive and self-sufficient camping. Come prepared to contribute to camp maintenance and to respect the wild place we will be camping. Rideshare, exact location, and schedule posted soon.
Cascadia Potluck and Caravan to the Peace Arch June 29-July 1st
Details available here.