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We are celebrating 50 years as a community dedicated to education, information access,
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Through activism, music, and art, we aim to share our visions of love, peace, trust, justice, cooperation, equality, and social service. By believing in dreams, thinking of others, valuing differences, and experimenting with new ideas, we hope to expand our consciousness and ideas beyond the Fair… into the world at large. Come gaze into the future and change the world with us! Join us in proclaiming 50 years of activism with workshops and events every day, where we can create a new day of change together. Remember, Om Circle at 10:30 Sunday, wherever you are!<\/p>

ALL DAY, EVERY DAY<\/h4>

Queer & Trans Clothing Swap, Take clothes, leave clothes, build community! Rainbow Village<\/h4>

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FRIDAY<\/strong><\/h3>

11:00<\/strong>
Bioregional Food Systems – Kelson Gorman: Think global and act local as we explore bioregional food systems of the Willamette Valley. Village Green<\/p>

Journey to the Center of Self: Join therapist, author, and survivor Ben Luskin on a deep dive in self love! Yurt<\/p>

Story Stick – Weave a story as you add beads and natural materials representing aspects of life. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

12:00<\/strong>
Noon\u20136pm, Healthy Bees Observation Hive: Come give love and light to our precious honey bees and learn fun bee facts!
Comm-Unity House<\/p>

Maiden Ritual: Rites of passage for maidens coming of age, hosted by the Moon Lodge. Dome<\/p>

Intro to Therapeutic Touch\u00ae: Help yourself and others while learning this holistic energetic healing modality. Yurt<\/p>

Masks & Fairy Houses – Make a mask or a fairy house (or both!) using natural & recycled materials. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

1:00<\/strong>
Dances of Universal Peace: Spiritual circle dances. Come dance with us! Village Green<\/p>

Community Forestry – Brian Byers: Forests are lonely, they miss us. Learn pathways to heal and tend forests from a permaculture lens. Comm-Unity House<\/p>

NA Meeting: Open meeting. Yurt
Plant\/Fungal Themed Talk: Educational talks and demos from the Wild Edibles crew. Wild Edibles Booth<\/p>

Burrito Brigade – Feeding the Hungry: Learn Burrito Brigade\u2019s roots and exciting future plans for service expansion. Dome<\/p>

2:00<\/strong>
Women\u2019s Grounding Circle: Yurt<\/p>

AA Meeting: Open meeting. Dome<\/p>

Painting Paper Fans – Design & make your own woodland protector using hand-painted faces. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

3:00<\/strong>
Elemental Activism – Ashley Bonn: Explore your role in community through the elements. Reflect, connect, and take action. Village Green<\/p>

Heart of Now: Meaningful connection, grounding, insight, and FUN with Lisa Stein. Yurt<\/p>

Plant\/Fungal Themed Talk: Educational talks and demos from the Wild Edibles crew. Wild Edibles Booth<\/p>

Queer & Trans Figure Drawing: Supplies available, no experience required. Come draw with us! Dome<\/p>

4:00<\/strong>
Meditations & Mantras in the Goddess Heart : Gentle stretching, breathwork, deep relaxation, guided imagery, and chanting. Yurt<\/p>

Elders Speak of our Village History: Part 1 Fair elders share stories that honor Community Village\u2019s 50th anniversary. Dome<\/p>

Pull String Painting – Paint a paper fan to keep cool in the Fair heat. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

5:00<\/strong>
#instaballet \u201cMadLibs\u201d Dance Laboratory: What happens when we co-create a story and make it dance? Bring your ideas and let\u2019s create together! Village Green<\/p>

Queer & Trans Speed Social: Meet new people and make connections of all kinds, speed-dating-style! All are welcome. Yurt<\/p>

Pull String Painting – Create beautiful, colorful art using strings and paint. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

6:00<\/strong>
Queer & Trans Figure Drawing: Supplies available, no experience required. Come draw with us! Yurt<\/p>

Wool Preparation & Spinning – Learn to use a drop spindle. Attendees receive a drop spindle and sample of wool. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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SATURDAY<\/strong><\/h3>

11:00<\/strong>
Goofy Make \u2018Em Ups: Queer Improv Fun!: Catch a quick intro to improv theory, then play improv games led by Kevin House! No experience needed. Village Green<\/p>

Journey to the Center of Self: Join therapist, author, and survivor Ben Luskin on a deep dive in self love! Yurt<\/p>

Heart of Now, Embracing Aging: Look at the emotional side of growing up and explore conceived concepts. Dome<\/p>

God’s Eyes – Have fun making God’s eyes with yarn and sticks. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

12:00<\/strong>
Noon\u20136pm, Healthy Bees Observation Hive: Come give love and light to our precious honey bees and learn fun bee facts!
Comm-Unity House<\/p>

How to Help Our Pollinators: Join Honey Bee Jen to learn with an observation hive how to make healthy choices for our precious bees! Yurt<\/p>

Mother Ritual: Rites of passage for mothers, hosted by the Moon Lodge. Dome<\/p>

Community Weaving – Play with yarn, meet new people, and contribute to a collaborative weaving project. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

1:00<\/strong>
Dances of Universal Peace: Spiritual circle dances. Come dance with us! Village Green<\/p>

NA Meeting: Open meeting. Yurt<\/p>

Plant\/Fungal Themed Talk: Educational talks and demos from the Wild Edibles crew. Wild Edibles Booth<\/p>

Men\u2019s Circle: Returning to the Heart: A space for men to listen deeply, share honestly, and reconnect to heart and community. Dome<\/p>

2:00<\/strong>
Women\u2019s Grounding Circle: Yurt<\/p>

AA Meeting: Open meeting. Dome<\/p>

Make a Tiny Fairy! – Design & make your own woodland protector using hand painted faces. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

3:00<\/strong>
The Future Looks Back: A play to honor the 50th anniversary of Community Village. Village Green<\/p>

Heart of Now: Meaningful connection, grounding, insight, and FUN with Lisa Stein. Yurt<\/p>

Plant\/Fungal Themed Talk: Educational talks and demos from the Wild Edibles crew. Wild Edibles Booth<\/p>

Explore Vegan – Social Justice to Spiritual: Go beyond the grocery list and deepen your ethical, philosophical, ecological, and spiritual connections. Dome<\/p>

4:00<\/strong>
Free Your Voice!: Come liberate your voice through the power of play, sound, and raw expression. Your voice is needed! Yurt<\/p>

Beaded Animals – Make a beaded creature charm: a lizard, a snake, a frog, something wild and magical. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

5:00<\/strong>
#instaballet \u201cMadLibs\u201d Dance Laboratory: What happens when we co-create a story and make it dance? Bring your ideas and let\u2019s create together! Village Green<\/p>

Elders Speak of our Village History: Part 2 Fair elders share stories that honor Community Village\u2019s 50th anniversary. Yurt<\/p>

Rainbow Village’s Cribbage Tournament Dome<\/p>

Poetry in Pieces – Contribute poetry and collage to explore self-expression through words, images, and art. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

6:00<\/strong>
Local Plant Fibers: Process locally-harvested plant fibers into cordage while we chat about weaving and basketry. Dome<\/p>

Write Your World – Each of us is a storyteller. Find your voice and tell a story that is all yours. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

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SUNDAY<\/strong><\/h3>

11:00<\/strong>
From Utopia\/Dystopia to Topia: Come explore moving from a binary of places to making place for 21st century thrivability. Dome<\/p>

Youngsters Speak of our Village History: Part 3 Yurt<\/p>

God’s Eyes – Have fun making God’s eyes with yarn and sticks. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

12:00<\/strong>
Noon-6pm, Healthy Bees Live Observation Hive: Come give love and light to our precious honey bees and learn fun bee facts! Comm-Unity House<\/p>

Intro to Therapeutic Touch\u00ae: Help yourself and others while learning this holistic energetic healing modality. Yurt<\/p>

Crone Ritual: Rites of passage for our wise crones, hosted by the Moon Lodge. Dome<\/p>

Beaded Animals – Make a beaded creature charm: a lizard, a snake, a frog, something wild and magical. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

1:00<\/strong>
Dances of Universal Peace: Spiritual circle dances. Come dance with us! Village Green<\/p>

NA Meeting: Open meeting. Yurt<\/p>

Plant\/Fungal Themed Talk: Educational talks and demos from the Wild Edibles crew. Wild Edibles Booth<\/p>

Building Backyard Community: One community\u2019s efforts to build middle housing and create affordable, accessible neighborhoods. Dome<\/p>

Masks & Fairy Houses – Make a mask or a fairy house (or both!) using natural & recycled materials. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

2:00<\/strong>
Women\u2019s Grounding Circle: Yurt<\/p>

AA Meeting: Open meeting. Dome<\/p>

3:00<\/strong><\/p>

Universal Healthcare Starts in Oregon!: Our state can move to universal healthcare first. Really! Learn how and help develop the plan. Village Green<\/p>

Heart of Now: Meaningful connection, grounding, insight, and FUN with Lisa Stein. Yurt<\/p>

Plant\/Fungal Themed Talk: Educational talks and demos from the Wild Edibles crew. Wild Edibles Booth<\/p>

Painting Paper Fans – Paint a paper fan to keep cool in the Fair heat. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

4:00<\/strong>
Men\u2019s Circle: Returning to the Heart: A space for men to listen deeply, share honestly, and reconnect to heart and community. Yurt<\/p>

Poetry in Pieces – Contribute poetry and collage to explore self-expression through words, images, and art. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

5:00<\/strong><\/p>

Story Stick – Weave a story as you add beads and natural materials representing aspects of life. Arts Booth<\/span><\/p>

6:00<\/strong><\/p>

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