GiftsCommunity 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, May 8th to June 12th
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Portland Earthquake Project launches Cascadia Lecture Series
Starting May 8, the Portland Earthquake Project (PEP) presents a series of Tuesday evening lectures to promote earthquake awareness and help build a prepared, resilient Portland.The five lectures include a firsthand account of Japan's earthquake, tsunami and recovery, the geology of the west coast Cascadia fault line, disaster preparedness in China and San Francisco, and a walking tour sizing up the seismic in Portland buildings.
Location: Mercy Corps Action Center
Fundraising May 16th through May 16th
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Goat Tape
5% of sales of athletic tape will be donated to Mercy Corps for the purchase of goats, other livestock, and humanitarian aid.
Location: Magis LLC (GoatTape)
Fundraising 5:00 pm May 20th to 9:00 pm
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Italian benefit dinner
The dinner will take place at Vibrant Table Catering and Events, Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Vibrant Table is located at 2236 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR.
We are not charging a set price for this event. We are asking that you open your heart (and wallet) and make a tax-deductible donation to Mercy Corps. After the dinner, Mercy Corps envelopes will be passed around. All donations from guests will go directly to Mercy Corps. The cost of the event (food, wine, etc.) will be paid for by proceeds from the drawing, the silent auction and by the organizers.
Location: Vibrant Table Catering
Lecture 7:00 pm May 22nd to 8:30 pm
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Quake Safe Schools
The Portland Earthquake Project continues their Cascadia Lecture series with Quake Safe Schools. The New Jindai School in Sichuan, China – built following the devastating Yenchuan earthquake in May 2008 – is a model of green, seismically sound school architecture. Hear the design team describe challenges and the process of building the school.
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Lecture 7:00 pm May 24th to 8:30 pm
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War Zone Reportage and Comic Art: A Conversation with Joe Sacco
Join us for an on-stage interview with award-winning graphic journalist, Joe Sacco, and get a rare view into the singular perspective of comic-artist-as-foreign-correspondent.
Location: Mercy Corps Action Center
Lecture 7:00 pm May 29th to 8:30 pm
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Cascadia’s Fault
The third lecture in Portland Earthquake Project's Cascadia Lecture Series features Canadian author and documentary producer Jerry Thompson who will read from and discuss his 2011 book (just out in paperback) about the science of megaquakes on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. The evening includes a special audience discussion with Thompson and Professor Chris Goldfinger of Oregon State University, whose breakthrough research on Cascadia megaquakes is featured in the book.
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Lecture 7:00 pm June 5th to 8:30 pm
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Safe Enough To Stay
San Francisco’s Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR) launched the “Safe Enough to Stay” project to spotlight the imperative role of shelter-in-place efforts after an urban disaster. Hear Structural engineer David Bonowitz, describe the initiative and implications for Portland. This is the fourth lecture in a series of five in Portland Earthquake Project's Cascadia Lecture Series.
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Lecture 7:00 pm June 6th to 8:30 pm
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Disruptive Opportunity — The Hydro Pack: An Oregon Story
Would you know a disruptive opportunity if you saw one? Over the past decade, Oregon has attracted global attention as a center for design and innovation, much of it deeply committed to social good. On June 6, you'll get to hear first-hand how our unique creative community is addressing some of the world's most pervasive humanitarian issues.
Location: Mercy Corps Action Center
Lecture 7:00 pm June 7th to 8:30 pm
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Pioneering Mobile Money in Afghanistan
How do you build a struggling, war-torn economy if money can't change hands? Hear Shainoor Khoja of Roshan, Afghanistan's leading telecommunications firm, talk about how mobile technology moves money and strengthens other critical social needs, like health, education and equal opportunity.
Location: Mercy Corps Action Center
Fundraising 6:00 pm June 8th to 9:00 pm
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GIVE THE GIFT OF WATER
HELLO EVERYONE!
Please come and support me this event!
Families in Somalia are facing the worst drought in 60 years. Lack of usual rains means parched croplands, dying livestock and soaring food prices. Though this food crisis is affecting 12.5 million people, it’s not receiving much news attention. That’s why I’ve decided to help spread awareness about this emergency situation by hosting GIVE THE GIFT OF WATER a event to raise funds for Mercy Corps.
Location: Youngstown Cultural Art center
