The Salem Progressive Film Series will show the documentary "Tapped" at the Grand Theatre TONIGHT, at 7:00 pm. This documentary is a behind the scenes look into the unregulated and unseen world of an industry that aims to privatize and sell back the one resource that ought never become a commodity: our water. Learn about Nestle's desire to obtain the water rights to a spring in the Columbia Gorge. The Grand Theatre is located at 191 High St. NE, in downtown Salem. Admission is $3. Doors open at 6:15 and film starts at 7 PM. More information at 503-881-5305 or salemprogressivefilms.net
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Learn Conflict Resolution Skills While Serving Your Community! Resolutions Northwest (RNW) is now accepting applications for their annual Volunteer Mediation Training and Mentorship Program. This 38-hour basic mediation training is free in exchange for a one-year weekly volunteer commitment to help diverse neighbors and communities in Portland resolve conflicts with each other. Application deadline: November 19, 2010. Training dates in early January, 2011. RNW is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action; we encourage all interested to apply. Application forms and more info can be obtained at resolutionsnorthwest.org or by calling 503-595-4890.
http://www.resolutionsnorthwest.org/become_volunteer_mediator
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Celebrate the Tom & Mom Cat Special’s 10th anniversary this Saturday, November 13th, from 1 – 5 pm, at Western Pet Supply, located at 6908 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. in Portland. This family-friendly, pet-friendly celebration is an opportunity for community members to gather for fun activities, great food, and contests and giveaways, while helping an important cause. Every dollar raised will help low-income community members get their cats spay/neutered. The Tom & Mom Cat Special Spay/Neuter Program is a collaboration of local animal welfare groups to enable families to keep their pets, reduce the number of cats surrendered to local animal shelters, and save feline lives. To learn more about this program, please visit: spayoregon.org
westernpetsupplyinc.com
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