Past Events

Oregon Rural Action events that have already happened.

Blue Mountain Chapter Meeting (Oregon Rural Action Office, from Jan 26, 2012 06:00 PM to Jan 26, 2012 08:00 PM)

 

Snake River Chapter Meeting (St. Matthews Parish Hall- Ontario, OR, from Jan 18, 2012 06:00 PM to Jan 18, 2012 08:00 PM)

Chapter Meeting

Four Rivers Community Garden Planning Meeting (St. Matthews Church, Ontario, from Jan 14, 2012 10:00 AM to Jan 14, 2012 11:00 AM)

Community Garden Planning

Energy Team Meeting (ORA Office , from Jan 11, 2012 05:30 PM to Jan 11, 2012 07:00 PM)

 

"How We Won Health Care For All" Presentation by Vermont Workers Center (Center for Human Development- 2301 Cove Ave, La Grande, OR , from Dec 14, 2011 07:30 PM to Dec 14, 2011 09:00 PM)

A presentation from organizer Kate Kanelstein, all the way from Vermont Workers Center, whose three-year campaign convinced the Vermont legislature to declare health care a human right.

ORA Seed Day (Community Garden (corner of 13th & I Ave), from Oct 08, 2011 12:30 PM to Oct 08, 2011 02:00 PM)

Learn the most basic fundamentals of seed saving from Mike Bettis, sign up to become a seed exchange donor, get information on the upcoming Territorial Seed fundraiser and take home a small packet of seeds for spring 2012 planting! Hope to see you there!

Blue Mountain Chapter Meeting (Front porch of White House, 1702 4th Street, from Oct 06, 2011 06:00 PM to Oct 06, 2011 07:15 PM)

Continued work on chickens, planning the final garden work party, the energy guide, the upcoming Harvest Dinner and more! Hope to see you there!

Food, Online & Farmer Co-Ops 101 (OSU Extension Service; 10507 McAlister Rd, Island City, from Sep 20, 2011 07:00 PM to Sep 20, 2011 08:30 PM)

Learn how to develop a food, online and/or farmer cooperative at this Oregon Rural Action workshop. Experts from Northwest Cooperative Development Center will present the basics of co-op development, principles and offer assistance beyond this workshop.

Another! ORA Yard Sale (1501 Aspen, La Grande , from Sep 17, 2011 02:20 PM to Sep 17, 2011 02:20 PM)

 

ORA Yard Sale (1501 Aspen La Grande, OR, from Sep 10, 2011 09:00 AM to Sep 10, 2011 02:00 PM)

Have GREAT stuff to contribute? Drop it off before 7:30 PM Friday! If you don't have anything to contribute, come and find something you need!

Blue Mountain Chapter Monthly Meeting (White House Coffee front porch 1702 4th Street LaGrande, OR , from Sep 01, 2011 06:00 PM to Sep 01, 2011 07:00 PM)

The Blue Mt Chapter (Union County) of Oregon Rural Action is every first Thursday of the month at 6PM. Please join us for this meeting! The chapter will go over updates including the Solarize Union County! project and work on some business together including planning for congressional recess meetings lawmakers. We will also evaluate the chapter's strength and discuss chapter development and leadership. The chapter will break into groups to work on four projects and campaigns: 1. Seed saving project planning, 2. Local energy guide development, 3. Backyard chickens campaign and 4. Gleaning Day planning.

Community Garden Fence Celebration! (La Grande Community Garden; Corner of I Ave and 13th St, from Aug 26, 2011 07:00 PM to Aug 26, 2011 08:30 PM)

Celebrate the completion of the community garden fence with food and community!

Bike with OHSU Medical Students to Enterprise (Mountain Works bike shop; 1307 Adams Ave, La Grande, from Aug 01, 2011 07:00 AM to Aug 01, 2011 11:00 AM)

ORA hosts a presentation and community bike ride with three OHSU medical students who are biking across the state to promote rural healthcare.

Cycling Med. Students Discuss Rural Heathcare (White House Coffee, 1702 4th St, La Grande, from Jul 29, 2011 07:00 PM to Jul 29, 2011 08:00 PM)

Join ORA to welcome three medical students from OHSU and their support team in discussing rural healthcare access, policy and community issues.

SolWest Renewable Energy Fair (Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day, OR, from Jul 29, 2011 01:00 PM to Jul 31, 2011 03:30 PM)

The Eastern Oregon Renewable Energies Non-profit presents Solwest Fair the last full weekend of each July. SolWest is an occasion for learning, networking, and supporting all types of renewable energy. This three-day event offers engaging activities for all ages and knowledge levels. Participants from around the western region and beyond come to join the SolWest community and learn about energy efficiency, solar and wind energy, alternatively fueled vehicles, and more. This year's theme is "Journey to the Future: Traditional Skills ~ New Technology ~ A Plentiful Life"

Summer Barn Dance (64718 Orchard Road, outside La Grande, OR, from Jul 16, 2011 07:00 PM to Jul 16, 2011 10:00 PM)

Oregon Rural Action is throwing a summer Barn Dance fundraiser on Saturday, July 16th with live music, chili feed, live dessert auction, and no host beer and wine bar.

Deer Fence Building (La Grande Community Garden, from Jul 09, 2011 08:00 AM to Jul 12, 2011 03:00 PM)

Liam Densmore is building a deer fence at the La Grande Community Garden for his Eagle Scout Project and is looking for volunteers to help with the tasks.

2011 Eastern Oregon Solar Fair (La Grande Public Library Community Room; 2006 4th St, from Jun 18, 2011 09:00 AM to Jun 19, 2011 04:00 PM)

2011 is the second year of the Eastern Oregon Solar Fair which brings information about energy efficiency, conservation and how to "go solar" to La Grande for home and business owners.

Spring Weeding at Gangloff Park (La Grande, OR, from May 31, 2011 05:30 PM to May 31, 2011 07:00 PM)

Oregon Rural Action is joining with Hells Canyon Preservation Council and the Native Plant Society to co-sponsor a volunteer day to clear invasive weeds from Gangloff Park on the edge of La Grande.

Speaker: Energy Expert Nicole Foss (Huber Auditorium, EOU, La Grande, OR, from May 29, 2011 07:00 PM to May 29, 2011 09:00 PM)

Internationally respected speaker Nicole Foss will be presenting a lecture titled "A Century of Challenges" at 7 pm on May 29, 2011 at the Badgley Hall, Huber Auditorium on the EOU Campus, K & 6th St, in La Grande. The lecture is free and open to the public.