Environmental Events

March 6
Hazardous Waste Round-up
Saturday
9am to 2pm
NE Portland
Location info: 503.234.3000

March 13
Hazardous Waste Round-up
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Tualatin
Location info: 503.234.3000

March 20
Hazardous Waste Round-up
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Beaverton
Location info: 503.234.3000

March 27
Hazardous Waste Round-up
Saturday
9am to 2pm
Gresham
Location info: 503.234.3000

March 20
Tualatin Valley Water District Toilet Round-up
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Free
Drop off your old water-wasting toilet at TVWD and have it crushed
and recycled into road material. By recycling your old toilet you can receive cash rebates and lower your utility bills. Note: there is a limit
of three toilets.
TVWD Headquarters
1850 SW 170th Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97006
Please do not enter at the main entrance.Drop off your toilet on
Merlo Drive, one block north of the main entrance, just south of the
MAX tracks. Follow the signs.
Info: 503.642.1511
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Events of Interest

March 1
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Monday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 2
Growing Gardens: Garden Planning & Design
Tuesday
6pm to 8pm
Sliding scale donation of $5-$20
Learn how to get the most out of your veggie garden by planning for
a years worth of successive plantings. Each participant will go home
with a custom made planting calendar & garden map. Presented by Growing Gardens.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.284.8420

March 2
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Tuesday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 2
Green Drinks Networking
Tuesday
7pm to 9pm
$5
Good conversation and a chance to network with other
environmentally minded people. No-host beer and pizza.
Ecotrust Building Lobby
721 NW Ninth Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Info: 503.823.7700

March 3
Organic Soil Amendments
Wednesday
6pm to 7pm
Free
Find the best organic soil amendments for your garden's needs
with help from a local expert. Learn the difference between
synthetics and organics, and how and when to apply amendments
for optimum plant health. Complimentary coupons and publications
will be available for all participants.
Registration
Concentrates, Inc.
2613 SE 8th Avenue
Portland, OR 97202
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 3
Kinton Grange Movie Night: King Corn
Wednesday
Doors open at 6:30pm
Movie promptly at 7:00pm
$5 donation
Witty, cerebral, thought-provoking documentary. Friends Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis move back to America's Corn Belt to plant an acre of
the nation's most-grown and most-subsidized grain and follow their
crop into the U.S. food supply. What they learn about genetically modified seeds, powerful herbicides and the realities of modern
farming calls into question government subsidies, the fast-food
lifestyle and the quality of what we eat.
Bring your own snacks.
Kinton Grange
19015 SW Scholls Ferry Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
Info: 503.649.0600
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March 4
Small Space Gardening
Thursday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Registration required
Learn how to plant using the space you have more wisely, use
existing structures like fences, trellises, containers, and areas like parking strips, and landscape borders to your benefit. Presented by Urban Farn School.
Maiden Coffee
602 N Devine
Vancouver, WA 98661
Info and Registration: 360.852.3728

March 5
City Repair Public Social University
Friday
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Free
Explore the ideas of utilizing vacant space to create village, housing
and community for a more connected future. Presented by
City Repair.
SeaChange Gallery
625 NW Everett Street
Portland, OR 97209
Info: 503.235.8946

March 6
Vegetable Gardening
Saturday
9am to 12pm
Free
Learn time-tested tips and how to grow a robust variety of tasty vegetables year-round. Get the latest on weeding effectively,
watering without waste, enhancing soil fertility and controlling
pests without poisons. Complimentary coupons and publications
will be available for all participants.
Registration
Milwaukie Center
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 6
Terrific Turf Without Toxics
Saturday
10am to 11am
Free
Keep your lawn looking great and protect your kids and pets from chemicals by learning the latest techniques for safely and effectively controlling weeds, preventing pests and watering wisely.
Complimentary coupons and publications will be available for all participants.
Garden Fever!
3433 NE 24th Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 6
Fruit Propagation Fair
Saturday
10am to 4pm
$6
This is the event to go to if you want to pick up disease-resistant, unusual or more common scion wood from hundreds of varieties
of apples, pears, plums, peach, quince, grapes and more. Presented
by the Home Orchard Society.
Washington County Fair Complex
873 NE 34th Avenue
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 6
Cracked Pots UnGarden Art Show
Saturday
11am to 6pm
Free
The Cracked Pots UnGarden Art Show features art by more than 50 artists, shown in charming rooms at McMenamins Grand Lodge in
Forest Grove, Oregon. All art is made from at least 75% reused and recycled materials.
McMenamins Grand Lodge
3505 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Info 503.992.9533
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March 6
Edible Native Plants
Saturday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Find out what the birds already know about Northwest native plants
such as Oregon Grape and Salal. Learn how to identify, select, plant
and care for edible natives. Complimentary coupons and publications will be available for all participants.
Registration
Dennis' Seven Dees
6025 SE Powell Boulevard
Portland, OR 97206
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 6
City Repair Reware Market
Sunday
2:30pm to 6:30pm
A super crazy, wonderously productive upcycle shenanigan! Bring your would-be-junk art materials, and expect to learn upcycle crafts from skilled craftspeople. Presented by City Repair.
SeaChange Gallery
625 NW Everett Street
Portland, OR 97209
Info: 503.235.8946

March 6
Documentary: Flow— For the Love of Water
Saturday
6:30pm
The BEST Team (Be Earth Stewards Today) is sponsoring this documentary. Also included are guest speakers and displays on recycling and avoiding toxins in your daily life.
Forest Grove United Church of Christ
2032 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Info: 503.357.9121

March 6 - 7
Animal Consciousness Cable TV Presentation
Saturday on Portland Community Media, Channel 22 at 12pm to 2pm
Sunday on Channel 11 at 7pm to 9pm
Listen to Northwest VEG President Peter Spendelow talk about animal consciousness. Are animals driven solely by instinct? Can birds learn
a language? The answers my surprise you. In the second hour, Peter and Jim are joined by John and Kit Collins of Out to Pasture Animal Sanctuary and by Kat who operates a new animal sanctuary to discuss their experiences with animals.
Info: 503.224.7380

March 7
Planting for Frogs, Birds and Other Wildlife
Sunday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Learn to conduct your garden like an orchestra of plants and wildlife
with local gardening expert Glen Andresen. Tour the beautiful gardens at this all-native nursery and gather tips for getting birds, bees and other beneficial wildlife to eat pests, pollinate plants and help improve your soil. Complimentary coupons and publications will be available
for all participants.
Bosky Dell Natives
23321 SW Bosky Dell Lane
West Linn, OR 97068
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 7
Rain Gardens 101
Sunday
1pm to 5pm
Free
Advance registration required
Be a partner for clean rivers by learning about rain gardens and how
to build one.
Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church
2828 SE Stephens Street
Portland, OR 97214
Info and Registration: 503.935.5383
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March 8
Sustainable Living on a Budget
Monday
6:30pm to 8:30pm
$35
This introductory workshop focuses on how to make big improvements with surprisingly little effort that will reduce your monthly grocery bills and make your home, your family and the environment healthier. Students will receive a handout of seemingly endless resources. Try them and you will see a difference in your grocery bill right away!
Registration
Faubion School
3039 NE Portland Boulevard
Portland, OR 97211
Info: 503.823.7700

March 8
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Monday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 9
Planning the Vegetable Garden
Tuesday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Registration required
Learn space-saving planting techniques, plant choices for small space gardens, and mapping and drawing your garden plan. Please, bring a basic drawing of your garden or garden space for review during class.
Presented by the Urban Farm School.
Firstenburg Center
Tropedero II
700 NE 136th Avenue
Vancouver, WA
Info and Registration: 360.487.7001

March 9
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Tuesday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 10
Organic Pest and Disease Control
Wednesday
6pm to 8pm
$15
Registration required
Learn the basics about controlling common garden pests and
diseases without the use of chemicals. Learn about beneficial insects, planting techniques, homemade remedies, and commercial products.
Presented by the Urban Farm School.
Marshall Center
Arts and Craft Room West
1009 E McLoughlin
Vancouver, WA 98663
Info and Registration: 360.487.7001

March 13
Native Plant Center Volunteer Saturday
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Volunteer at Metro's Native Plant Center in Tualatin. Activities
include transplanting seedlings, collecting and cleaning native
seeds, planting native plugs for prairie and wetland seed
production, and caring for young plants. Gloves, tools, water and
a snack provided; prior gardening experience not required.
Metro's Native Plant Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Info: 503.638.7240
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March 13
Organic Gardens of 'Eatin
Saturday
10:45am to 12:45pm
Free
Learn how to blend berry bushes, herbs and organic vegetables with edible blooms for year-round, low-maintenance, edible landscaping
of beauty, bounty and fun. Complimentary coupons and publications
will be available for all participants.
Registration
Cooper Mountain Nature Park
18892 SW Kemmer Road
Beaverton, OR USA 97007
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 13
Organic Soils and Compost
Saturday
12pm to 1pm
Free
Learn time-tested techniques for amending, mulching, composting
and protecting soil for perfect plant health. Follow simple steps so
tiny soil organisms can help you till and fertilize for free!
Registration
Naomi's Organic Farm Supply
2500 SE Tacoma Street
Portland, OR 97202
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 15
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Monday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 16
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Tuesday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 18
Gardening Basics
Thursday
6pm to 8pm
Sliding scale donation of $5-$20
Learn to plan, implement and care for a healthy, affordable, and sustainable veggie garden. Presented by Growing Gardens.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.284.8420

March 18
Growing Fruit in Any Yard
Thursday
7pm to 9pm
$25
Glen Andresen, a Master Gardener and radio host, will get you excited about tree, cane and bush fruit that are easy to grow and don’t take
up a lot of space. Glen will share his favorite fruits for city growing, along with pruning, planting, training and trellising, maintenance and harvesting techniques. Presented by the Urban Growth Bounty.
Registration
Beaumont Middle School
4043 NE Fremont Avenue
Portland, OR 97212
Info: 503.823.7700

March 20
Vernal Equinox
The first day of Spring. Take time to smell the roses.

March 20
Forest Park Day of Stewardship
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Registration required
Join the Forest Park Conservancy for a morning of volunteer stewardship in Forest Park. Help remove non-native invasive
species and plant native trees and shrubs at four different sites.
No experience required; all tools and instruction provided. A volunteer appreciation party will follow the event.
Location provided with registration
Info: and Registration: 503.223.5449

March 20
Grow Your Own Organic Veggies
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Free
Learn to grow a robust variety of tasty vegetables year-round. Get
the latest on weeding effectively, watering without waste, enhancing
soil fertility and controlling pests without poisons. Complimentary coupons and publications will be available for all participants.
Registration
Larsen Farm Nursery
25935 SW Stafford Road
Wilsonville, OR 97124
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 20
Pesticide-Free Pest Control
Saturday
10am to 11am
Free
Discover effective, nontoxic ways to tackle weeds, pests and plant diseases from Oregon State University horticulturist Weston Miller. Complimentary coupons and publications will be available for all participants.
Registration
Schedeens
845 Northeast 10th Street
Gresham, OR 97080
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 20
Terrific Turf Without Toxics
Saturday
10am to 11am
Free
Keep your lawn looking great and protect your kids and pets from chemicals by learning the latest techniques for safely and effectively controlling weeds, preventing pests and watering wisely.
Complimentary coupons and publications will be available for all participants.
Ace Hardware
3602 Pacific Avenue
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 20
TogetherGreen Volunteer Day
Saturday
10am to 4pm
Work party to restore and maintain the beautiful Audubon sanctuary. The day begins with a short program and continental breakfast. Lunch provided. Suitable for age 15 or older with an adult
Audubon Society of Portland
5151 NW Cornell Road
Portland, OR 97210
Info: 503.292.6855
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March 21
Walk for Water
Sunday
1pm
$20
Portlanders inspired to do something about the global water crisis
are invited to participate in the second annual Walk for Water. Participants will walk a 3-mile course (the average distance traveled
in sub-Saharan Africa to obtain water) on the Eastbank Esplanade alongside the Willamette River. Various stations along the way will provide water to drink, and water for buckets which participants are encouraged (but not required) to fill up and carry back to the starting point. The reward will be free music, food and coffee!
Registration
World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon Street
Portland, OR 97204
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March 21
Food Justice with Lauren Ornelas
Sunday
1pm to 3pm
Learn how to use food choices to create a more just world. Learn
about how what you eat and drink might not be connected to animal exploitation but might indeed have direct connections to human exploitation! Also learn about the unjust food system that currently exists in the U.S. regarding access to healthy foods.
Matt Dishman Community Center
77 Northeast Knott Street
Portland, OR 97212
Info: 503.224.7380

March 22
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Monday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 23
Green Cleaning
Tuesday
6pm to 7pm
$5
Detoxify your home and save money by making non-toxic cleaners
for kitchen and bath. Participants will leave with lots of tips and techniques and their own laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner and creamy soft scrub.
Oregon Center for Environmental Health
4819 NE Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97213
Info: 503.233.1510
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March 23
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Tuesday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 26
Worm Composting Workshop and Plant Share
Friday
1pm to 4pm
Free
Jump start your garden with the composting wonders of wiggly red worms. Take home gifts of baby veggies and herbs to start planting.
Presented by City Repair.
SeaChange Gallery
625 NW Everett Street
Portland, OR 97209
Info: 503.235.8946

March 26 - 28
Energy Trust Better Living Show
Friday 12pm to 9pm
Saturday 11am to 9pm
Sunday 11am to 5pm
Free
Parking $7, $6 for carpools of three or more
The idea of the Better Living Show is to give you access to local resources that will improve your life. The show highlights eight core topics: lifestyle, home/garden, transportation, food/beverage, clean tech, eco adventure, recycling and conservation. All presented in an entertaining way like you've never seen before. From layout and
lighting to the food and speakers, the Better Living Show will be
unlike any show -green or otherwise - that you've ever seen.
Portland Expo Center
2060 N Marine Drive
Portland, Oregon 97217
Info: 503.736.5200
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March 27
Native Plant Center Volunteer Saturday
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Volunteer at Metro's Native Plant Center in Tualatin. Activities
include transplanting seedlings, collecting and cleaning native
seeds, planting native plugs for prairie and wetland seed
production, and caring for young plants. Gloves, tools, water and
a snack provided; prior gardening experience not required.
Metro's Native Plant Center
2661 SW Borland Road
Tualatin, OR 97062
Info: 503.638.7240
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March 27
Native Plant Potting Event
Saturday
9am to 1pm
Learn how to propagate native plants. Equipment, tools and snacks
are provided. Dress for the weather and the work. If you would like
to enjoy a hot beverage, please bring a reusable mug.
Info and Location: 360.992.8585

March 27
Green Cleaning
Saturday
10am to 12pm
$5
Detoxify your home and save money by making non-toxic cleaners
for kitchen and bath. Participants will leave with lots of tips and techniques and their own laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner
and creamy soft scrub.
Oregon Center for Environmental Health
4819 NE Fremont Street
Portland, OR 97213
Info: 503.233.1510
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March 28
Grow Your Own Organic Veggies
Sunday
1pm to 2pm
Free
Learn to grow a robust variety of tasty vegetables year-round. Get
the latest on weeding effectively, watering without waste, enhancing
soil fertility and controlling pests without poisons. Complimentary coupons and publications will be available for all participants.
Registration
Dennis' Seven Dees
10455 SW Butner Road
Portland, OR 97225
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 29
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Monday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 30
Blooms for Birds, Bees and Butterflies
Tuesday
6:30pm to 8pm
Free
Discover how native flowering plants in your garden can add new dimensions of beauty and benefits from birds, bees and butterflies. Learn about the wonderful world of wildlife that can lighten your gardening workload by providing free pollination, pest control and
soil improvement services. Complimentary coupons and publications
will be available for all participants.
Registration
Oregon Food Bank
7900 NE 33rd Drive
Portland, OR 97218
Info: 503.234.3000
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March 30
Green Roofs and Living Walls for Wildlife
Tuesday
7pm to 8:30pm
$10
Learn how to convert rooftops of any size into living landscapes.
Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road
Portland, OR 97221
Info: 503.226.1561
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March 30
Seed Starting
Tuesday
6:30pm to 8:30pm
$15
Registration required
Learn the basics of starting seeds for the garden. Soil mediums,
light and heat requirements, hardening off, greenhouse options,
and more will be discussed. There will be a seed starting activity included with this class. Presented by the Urban Farm School.
Firstenburg Center
Resource Classroom
700 NE 136th Avenue
Vancouver, WA
Registration and Info: 360.487.7001

March 30
Agent of Change in Your Circle of Influence
Tuesday
7pm to 8:45pm
Each of us is a member of numerous circles of influence, such as
a workplace, neighborhood, club or organization, school, center of
faith, condominium association, etc. Each circle provides a natural
arena for creating a more sustainable culture. Each of us can do
our part to facilitate changes in the circles we encounter on a
regular basis.
Participants will develop a strategy for change, and take steps
of implementation of creating changes to protect the Earth.
Info, Registration and Location: 503.227.2315

March 31
Kinton Grange Movie Night: Our Daily Bread
Wednesday
Doors open at 6:30pm
Movie promptly at 7:00pm
$5 donation
This German-made documentary using a rich mix of film techniques offers an intensely clinical look at the machinery of industrial food production almost entirely without spoken words.
Bring your own snacks.
Kinton Grange
19015 SW Scholls Ferry Road
Beaverton, OR 97007
Info: 503.649.0600
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