Radical Women will be holding its Monthly Meeting TONIGHT, 6:30 pm at the Bread and Roses Center, located at 819 N. Killingsworth Street (on Tri-Met lines #44 and #72). The meeting will include updates on the fight against privatization at Portland State University, defending reproductive rights on Martin Luther King Blvd, and plans for celebrating International Women’s Day. Meal is available at 6:15 pm for a sliding scale donation and the meeting is free and open to all genders. More information at (503) 240-4462.
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The Friends of the Columbia Gorge Spring Hiking Program is kicking off , with carpools from Portland to dozens of hikes throughout the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area. This Saturday, March 13th, a hike to the Lyle Cherry Orchard is the first of 59 Friends-led hikes, walks and bike rides that showcase the Gorge's spring beauty. Most events are free and open to the public. Hikers can register online at www.gorgefriends.org/hikes/currentschedule or call 503-241-3762, ext.103.
Friends of the Gorge has been leading public hikes for more than two decades. The organization was founded nearly 30 years ago and works to vigorously protect the scenic, natural, cultural and recreational resources within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and is supported by more than 5,000 members in Oregon and Washington.
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Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. empowers women to enter into high skill, high wage careers in construction through their seven-week Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class. They're offering a FREE program so even more women can get started into satisfying, living wage careers. Class meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Participants get hands-on experience working alongside skilled female instructors, explore topics like safety, construction culture, apprenticeship, and more. Get an introduction to green building, learn basic trades math and measurement and MORE! To get started, simply sign up to attend one of the upcoming Info Sessions. Only two sessions remaining, sign up NOW by calling 503.335.8200 x21 or online at http://tradeswomen.net/tacc-info-session-signup.php
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