Past Events

Oregon Rural Action events that have already happened.

Human Rights Day (Oregon, from Dec 10, 2008 12:00 AM to Dec 11, 2008 12:00 AM)

December 10, 2008 is the 60th anniversary of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Baker County Chapter Meeting (TBA, from Dec 08, 2008 07:00 PM to Dec 08, 2008 09:00 PM)

Regular monthly meeting of the chapter.

Oregon Rural Congress Round 2 (The Mill Casino, Coos Bay/North Bend, OR, from Dec 05, 2008 08:00 AM to Dec 05, 2008 05:00 PM)

The second meeting of the Oregon Rural Congress in order to bring together ideas on Transportation and Rural Financing.

Blue Mountain Chapter Meeting (from Dec 03, 2008 05:30 PM to Dec 03, 2008 07:00 PM)

The regular monthly meeting of the Blue Mountain Chapter of Oregon Rural Action (based in Union County).

Leadership and Action WORCshop (Umatilla Electric Cooperative, Hermiston, OR, from Nov 22, 2008 08:30 AM to Nov 22, 2008 02:30 PM)

A weekend training with Kevin Williams, Director of Organizing for WORC

Union County Renewable Energy Committee Meeting (Commissioners' Room, 1106 K Ave, La Grande, OR, from Nov 20, 2008 06:00 PM to Nov 20, 2008 08:00 PM)

Regular monthly meeting of the County's Renewable Energy Committee. The public is invited.

Columbia Basin Chapter Kick-Off Celebration (Umatilla Electric Cooperative, Hermiston, OR, from Nov 20, 2008 05:30 PM to Nov 20, 2008 07:30 PM)

The public unveiling of Oregon Rural Action's newest chapter.

Snake River Chapter Meeting (St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 802 SW 5th St, Ontario, OR, from Nov 19, 2008 05:30 PM to Nov 19, 2008 07:30 PM)

A meeting to look at issues and activities for the coming year, featuring a mini-workshop with Kevin Williams, WORC's Director of Organizing.

ROP/ORA Joint Election Follow-Up (Densmore residence, 7 Pinecrest Dr, La Grande, OR, from Nov 18, 2008 06:30 PM to Nov 18, 2008 08:30 PM)

Come reflect on the recent elections, enjoy good food, and talk about what's the next.

Baker County Chapter Meeting (Baker City Public Library, Baker City, OR, from Nov 17, 2008 07:00 PM to Nov 17, 2008 09:00 PM)

Regular monthly meeting of the Baker County Chapter with an emphasis on introducing new members and interested persons to the chapter and its work.

Baker City Food Co-op Tasting Fair (2810 Cedar St, Baker City, OR, from Nov 13, 2008 05:30 PM to Nov 13, 2008 07:30 PM)

"A Taste of Oregon!" at this year's Tasting Fair, featuring local producers, alternative health practitioners, and yummy samples!

Great Decisions: "Food Health and the Future of Rural Oregon" (Joseph Annex, 1106 K Ave, La Grande, OR, from Nov 13, 2008 12:00 PM to Nov 13, 2008 01:30 PM)

Dr. Linda Jerofke, Professor of Anthropology at EOU, will lead a discussion on her nutritional research and her work with the Food Task Force.

Senator-Elect Jeff Merkley in La Grande (Union County Senior Center, 1504 Albany St, La Grande, OR, from Nov 11, 2008 04:00 PM to Nov 11, 2008 07:00 PM)

Senator-Elect Jeff Merkley will visit La Grande on Veterans' Day.

Final La Grande Community Garden Workday (Candycane Park (H Ave) in La Grande, from Nov 01, 2008 01:00 PM to Nov 01, 2008 04:00 PM)

Everyone is invited to the last workday of the year at the Community Garden in La Grande. Come help put the gardens to bed for the winter!

Union County Renewable Energy Committee Meeting (1106 K Avenue, La Grande, from Oct 28, 2008 06:00 PM to Oct 28, 2008 08:00 PM)

Carel DeWinkle from the Oregon Department of Energy will be speaking about renewable energy tax incentives and the Community Renewable Energy Feasibility Program.

La Grande Community Garden Workday (Candycane Park (H Ave) in La Grande, from Oct 19, 2008 01:00 PM to Oct 19, 2008 04:00 PM)

Everyone is invited to a dirt-slinging workday at the Community Garden in La Grande. Come help move soil and possibly build another bed!

La Grande Community Garden Planning / Input Meeting (Highway 30 Eats, from Oct 11, 2008 10:00 AM to Oct 11, 2008 11:30 AM)

Come and offer suggestions on policies and improvements for the La Grande Community Garden.

Joel Salatin and Oregon Rural Action's Annual Convention (Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, from Oct 04, 2008 01:30 PM to Oct 04, 2008 06:30 PM)

On October 4th Oregon Rural Action will hold its Annual Convention. We are honored that celebrity farmer and author Joel Salatin will be our guest speaker.

Joel Salatin to speak at Pendleton Farmers' Market (Main Street, Pendleton, from Oct 03, 2008 04:00 PM to Oct 03, 2008 07:30 PM)

Author and ecological farmer Joel Salatin will be speaking and promoting locally grown foods at the Pendleton Farmers Market this Friday evening!

The Big Look in La Grande (Hoke Union Bldg, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, from Sep 30, 2008 06:30 PM to Sep 30, 2008 08:30 PM)

Join the conversation about Oregon land use by attending a town hall meeting.