On October 2^nd from 7-8:30pm,

Columbia Riverkeeper

and the Power Past Coal coalition

will host a panel presentation about coal export

at the Rose City Park United Methodist Church at 5830 NE Alameda.

The panel will include a diverse cross-section of communities opposed to coal export. In addition to a through overview of all five coal export terminals proposed for Oregon and Washington, each panelist will speak to how coal export would impact their community. Most panelists live or work in N/NE Portland and this is a unique opportunity to hear from neighbors who have taken on the task of stopping coal export!

On Thursday, September 20^th, at 6:30 p.m. Walidah Imarisha is presenting the Oregon Humanities Conversation Project program Break It Down: Exploring Hip Hop’s Musical and Cultural Odyssey. This will be an interactive multimedia exploration of the various political, economic, and social forces that have shaped the world’s top-selling musical genre.

Write Around Portland is hosting a 10 week writing workshop for seniors and people with disabilities starting on Wednesday, September 19^th. This is an opportunity to explore the power of writing and community in a safe, respectful and creative environment. Writing journals, pens and light snacks are provided, and bus tickets are available for those who qualify.  To register, please contact me, Faith Buchanan, at 503-281-6109.

Activists for justice across many different subjects and communities are meeting on Monday evenings at 7 pm at Fuel Café. All are welcome!