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CALC's Main Annual Events

 

 

CALC Open House

June 25, 2010
Get to know us, our neighbors, and our supporters in this annual event showcasing art, music, food, friends and fun. This year we will be rededicating the CALC building as the Leslie Brockelbank Peace and Justice Center, and will feature art and mementos from Leslie's life as part of the Whitaker Last Friday Art Walk.

Cesar Chavez Commemoration

April 7, 2010
Annual bilingual birthday commemoration featuring youth, organized by SAfER with the schools and community partners. This event brings people together and lifts up the talents of children and youth. We celebrate the legacy of a man who devoted his life to workers’ rights and nonviolent social change.

Committee for Countering Military Recruitment Tabling at Lane County Annual Career Fair.

February TBA, 2011
Most school districts send their High School Juniors to Lane County’s annual Career Fair. The Committee for Countering Military Recruitment, which the rest of the year goes to the individual high schools, is present at this Fair to present information that military recruiters fail to share with students.

 

CORNUCOPIA – A Multicultural Celebration and Fundraiser

October 24, 2010
Our annual bonanza includes an amazing silent auction featuring local artists and businesses, multicultural entertainment, kids activities, resource tables, and all the free ice cream you can eat. Come celebrate and support our community!

 

Human Rights Harvest

Organized by SAfER and the Springfield Shelter Rights Alliance (SSRA)
September 25, 2010
The SSRA, organized and led by SAfER, is a coalition of congregations, social service providers, the school district, and grassroots activists working to improve conditions for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. In it’s efforts to raise community awareness and strengthen community partnerships, SSRA organizes the Human Rights Harvest event with food, music, resources, entertainment, services (e.g., food, clothing). In addition to the community, we invite civic and government leaders, religious communities, social service agencies, grassroots groups, and school district workers.

 

MLK, Jr. Student Essay and Art Contest and Celebration in Springfield

January 18, 2010
Showcasing the achievements and talent of students, this contest and family event with local entertainment, celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and is organized annually by SAfER, in partnership with the schools, city, and parks and recreation.

Queer Youth Art Project

Organized by Back to Back
August 14, 2010
CALC supports youth in conceptualizing and actualizing a youth art project at Eugene Gay Pride each year. These portable projects have included youth made queer banners and bumper stickers and have been on display at CALC and other venues.

 

Social Justice Film, Dinner and Discussion Evenings

Throughout the year. Dates TBA
Come for a good time, a great learning experience, and an opportunity to create and network with allies. See a film, have a discussion led by an expert and have some dinner too at these events throughout the year. Past films have included: Zapatista, Interweave, Waging a Living, Crossing Arizona, Beyond Beats and Rhymes, The Creek Runs Red and T-shirt Travels.