What’s Going on in Portland This Week?
Want to get more involved in local politics, connect with nonprofits doing awesome work, take care of your neighbors, and find community outside Reed? Here are a few events going on next week (December 5-11) around the city:
Portland for Palestine Market Fundraiser
Check out food, art, and more from local SWANA and black and brown vendors, along with music from DJ Anjali & The Incredible Kid. A portion of the profits go to support families in Gaza, and if you bring an item such as a tent, backpack, coat, or boots to be donated to local mutual aid groups, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win a tattoo worth $400!
Friday, December 5
5-8pm
Filipino Bayanihan Center
1537 SE Morrison St.
Climate Justice Plan Community Forums
Multnomah County Sustainability
More community forums are here!
Join the community in voicing concerns and ideas to help shape the future of the Multnomah County Climate Justice Plan. Alternatively, tune in to learn about the draft of the plan and hear from active nonprofit representatives.
Clean Energy • Tuesday, December 9
Fossil Fuels • Thursday, December 11
3-5pm
Multnomah Building or Zoom
Sign up at multco.us/sustainability !
Timber Sale Field Trip
350PDX
If you’re up for a trek this weekend, join 350PDX in visiting the Clatsop State Forest outside of Portland to learn about the legacy forest, timber units, and the current state of forest management. Also, learn how you can get involved to help protect our forests and keep them healthy. Make sure to RSVP using the link below.
Sunday, December 7
10:30am-1:30pm
Meet at Gnat Creek Campground Trailhead (RSVP to coordinate carpooling)
Sign up at tinyurl.com/midbig !
P.S. Want to ride the buses for free? Good news: You can! (probably)
First, apply for an Honored Citizen Fare Hop card through TriMet’s website, which by itself allows you to ride buses for a reduced price every month. If you make less than 30,000 dollars annually, you qualify! If not, check the website to see if you match any of the other qualifications.
Then, bring your Hop card, which can be mailed to campus, to the Reed Cashier’s Window and Reed will cover the remaining cost of owning this card each month. After that, you can send an email to the Reed Business Office once a month to renew your Hop card.