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Medical Clinic Sunday

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Occupy Eugene hosts a free Medical Clinic every Sunday. This service is available to all. A dental hygienist is available for basic teeth cleaning and preventative care. This clinic is operated by volunteers with the holistic, patient-driven approach. Nutritional guidance and alternative medicine are also available.

Where: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak

When: Sundays, 1 – 5pm

Tuesday Clinics are not available at this time.

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Ocupa Eugene ofrece una clínica médica todos los domingos. Los servicios están disponibles a toda la gente. Un higienista  provee limpieza dental básica y cuidado preventivo. Esta clínica está operada por voluntarios con un enfoque paciente-conducido y holístico. Orientación nutricional y medicina alternativa también están disponibles.

Park Blocks, 8th y Oak, Eugene; todos los domingos, de la una a las cinco de la tarde.

La clínica de martes no está disponible en este tiempo.

Occupy Eugene Narratives: Time To Tell Your Story

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How did you first hear about the Occupy Movement?

Share your first experiences getting involved in the Occupy Movement.

What/When was your peak of hope/excitement/involvement?

What are some evolutions/changes you have witnessed in the local/global movement?

Share the stories you remember.

How does your local experience compare to what you had hoped for?

How does your local experience compare to what is going on nationally/globally?

What actions/meetings/gatherings have you participated in and what was your experience?

What are some disappointments?

What are your hopes for Occupy or Occupy Eugene for the future?

What are you hoping for?

What are the changes you want to see?

How does/did the Occupy Movement affect you personally?

What was a time when you felt like the movement was really making a positive difference?  Tell us your story.

In your eyes, what were three successes of Occupy Eugene so far?

If you could change three things about the Occupy Movement, locally or otherwise, what would they be?

What do you think the main focus of the movement should be?

 

Our personal stories are very important.  Our stories record history.  Please take a moment to reflect on your experience with the Occupy Movement.  Please consider writing your story.  Personal narratives are being collected in order to preserve history.  Please submit your story to: JenneferHarper@gmail.com

Narratives are being collected to submit to the University of Oregon’s Special Collections where they will be available to researchers in the future.  Let’s put our stories together, and tell our truth.

Federal Government Denies Occupy Eugene Right to Protest: Gravely Curtails First Amendment Rights for All

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www.cldc.org

EUGENE, OR: The U.S. General Services Administration Regional Director issued a letter of denial in response to a permit application submitted by Occupy Eugene members seeking to continue their public protest at the corner of 7th and Pearl Streets in Eugene, Oregon. Occupy Eugene members have stated they will continue their protest without a permit and will risk arrest to challenge the restriction upon their First Amendment Rights.

On May 1, 2012, members of Occupy Eugene (“OE”) began a protest at the Federal Plaza location at 7th and Pearl Streets. The demonstrators have created a vibrant space that includes a table and awning where they talk with people and distribute literature regarding the many political issues represented by OE. The corner also contains many political signs and flags on topics such as “support our vets,” corporate greed and corruption, and environmental concerns. Community members have expressed their opinions on this corner regularly for decades without governmental interference. The local Federal Protective Services officer told OE that they were welcome at the location for as long as they wanted as long as the protestors did not sleep at the location and obeyed the law. He requested that Occupy Eugene apply for a 60-day permit to document the 24-hour a day protest and provide the building manager with a point of contact. OE applied for the permit, agreed to the condition that its members would not sleep at the location, and the permit was granted. OE has been peacefully demonstrating at this location for the last 70 days without any problems or incidents. Several other community groups have also continued to use the public space without any conflicts.

Shortly before the 60-day permit expired, the Regional Director of the GSA contacted OE to inform them that they would need to apply for a new 30-day permit and that they would only be allowed to protest from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Director claimed that the local federal officials had granted OE’s 24 hour a day permit “by mistake,” and that as a result of ‘Occupy problems in other states,’ they were no longer allowing protests 24 hours a day on federal property. The Director did not cite to any problems or complaints with the OE protest. OE then submitted a new 30 day permit application requesting the same terms and conditions as their prior permit, including a 24-hour presence. On July 9, 2012, the GSA Director denied OE’s permit application stating, “The primary reason that the permit is not approved is that it seeks to maintain a presence within the plaza for 24 hours a day for a period of 30 days.” The Director now states that he intends to curtail the right to protest between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.

“The denial does not provide a single compelling governmental reason to restrict the constitutional rights of the Occupy Eugene protest,” states attorney Lauren Regan of the Civil

For immediate release: July 10, 2012

Liberties Defense Center. “In order for the government to curtail a person’s First Amendment rights to free speech and assembly, they must have specific important interests that override or trump our First Amendment rights. There have been no complaints or allegations of interference or property damage by the protestors, and this corner is one of the most widely used public forums in Eugene. Constitutional rights do not expire at 10pm. The government cannot dictate the manner of lawful political expression.” Regan explains.

Even more offensive to the constitutional rights of all citizens, is the statement made by the GSA Director that anyone who seeks to protest on any federal property—whether a public forum or not—will need to apply for a permit to do so. Historically, only large assemblies or groups using amplification have been required to apply for permits to utilize the free speech areas at both the old and new federal courthouses, small groups or spontaneous assemblies were never hassled about obtaining government permits to protest. Regardless of whether a single person wishes to hold a sign, beat a drum, or simply stand in silent protest for an hour, the government is now demanding that these individuals first ask permission to exercise their constitutional rights. “This is a prior restraint on the constitutional rights of citizens seeking to exercise their rights to protest at a quintessential public forum– a place where your 1st amendment rights are most protected from government encroachment. If this is truly the government’s new policy, it is a grave curtailment of the rights of people in Eugene.” Regan asserts.

The GSA Director stated that he would be delivering a notice to vacate the protest area today because the demonstrators no longer have a valid permit. If they do not leave by tomorrow, they will face arrest for lawfully protesting in a public forum without a permit that the GSA has approved. “Many citizens are willing to stand up to challenge this constitutional threat and will risk arrest and prosecution to do so. It will be up to the Federal Court to defend the Constitutional rights of the people.” Regan added.

Contact:
Lauren Regan, Attorney & Executive Director, Civil Liberties Defense Center (Eugene)

541-687-9180; lregan@cldc.org

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Occupy Eugene Medical Clinic Sundays

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Occupy Eugene hosts a free Medical Clinic and now a dental hygienist too every Sunday. This service is available to all.

Tuesday clinic is no longer available

A dental hygienist is available for basic teeth cleaning and preventative care. This clinic is operated by volunteers with the holistic, patient-driven approach. Nutritional guidance and alternative medicine is also available.

Winnemem Wintu Calls for Direct Action

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The Winnemam Wintu have called for people to join them in solidarity as they engage in direct action against the Forest Service on the McCloud River near Mt. Shasta, CA.  At risk is their traditional Coming of Age Cermony; CLDC is taking an active role in assisting the tribe and invites Occupy Eugene to join them.   Peacekeepers, legal observers and copwatchers are needed.

Because this is a sacred ceremony, the tribal tradition is to feed everyone.  Feel free to bring food to donate to the tribe’s kitchen if you’d like.  They would also be grateful for any financial donations for the costs of port o pots, campgrounds, etc.  Sacred Ceremonies are traditionally drug and alcohol-free events.

We will be attempting to block the McCloud river so that boats cannot pass into the ceremonial area.   Bring any canoes, rafts, kayaks, or floatables you may have (water will be cold).

Also bring camping gear, chair, mess kit, water bottle, warm and cold weather clothing.  Carpool if possible. There will not be cell service at this location.

Lauren Regan, of CLDC says, “I really hope to see you all there for what I believe will be an incredible experience and will an important step toward real solidarity amongst movements.”

Peace.

 

Occupation Communication Education Series

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Join us to increase your capacity to communicate effectively.

On Wednesday nights through June 20, from 6:30 – 8:30, with a social hour to follow, Occupy Eugene presents three communication sessions at OE V.

Each week we will cover a different aspect of how we can communicate better as individuals and as a group. Attendance at each session will be beneficial but if you can’t make them all, come when you can.

Winnemem Wintu Tribe Call For Direct Action in Defense of Sacred Ceremony

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The Winnemam Wintu have called for people to join them in solidarity as they engage in direct action against the Forest Service on the McCloud River near Mt. Shasta, CA.  CLDC is taking an active role in assisting the tribe and invites Occupy Eugene to join them.  The War Dance starts on Thursday, May 24th and will go until about the 28th.  Peacekeepers, legal observers and copwatchers are needed. In Eugene, there will be a van leaving Wednesday night and coming back Sunday night.  To reserve a seat, contact eugenejim@gmail.com for more info regarding transportation and cost sharing.

Because this is a sacred ceremony, the tribal tradition is to feed everyone.  Feel free to bring food to donate to the tribe’s kitchen if you’d like.  They would also be grateful for any financial donations for the costs of port o pots, campgrounds, etc.  Sacred Ceremonies are traditionally drug and alcohol-free events.

Included below is a short article that one of the tribal members wrote for our local Occupy newsletter.  It includes links to the websites that will give you more details.  We will be attempting to block the McCloud river so that boats cannot pass into the ceremonial area.   Bring any canoes, rafts, kayaks, or floatables you may have (water will be cold).

Also bring camping gear, chair, mess kit, water bottle, warm and cold weather clothing.  Carpool if possible. There will not be cell service at this location.

Lauren Regan, of CLDC says, “I really hope to see you all there for what I believe will be an incredible experience and will an important step toward real solidarity amongst movements.”

Peace.

more info 

Occupy the Heart & Mind

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Silent meditation/prayer circle open to everyone to bring their practice to share. We will gather and set-up 15 minutes before the start time. A bell will be rung at 15 minute intervals to signify an opportunity to enter or exit the space without disturbing others. Please bring your chair/cushion/floor mat and warm clothing and join us as we cultivate the loving kindness we all so desperately need. Please invite all whom you feel would both benefit and contribute to this event.

Join Occupying the Heart and Mind Facebook group! Facebook event page.

When: Sundays, 2:25 – 3:35  Where: Occupy Outpost, 7th & Pearl Eugene

OE Medical Hosts Dental Van

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In collaboration with St. Vincent de Paul, OE Medical Clinic (OEMC) is hosting a free dental clinic for extractions only. Dentists from Medical Teams International (MTI) will be on hand to work on only one quadrant at a time  (upper or lower jaw, left or right side) per patient. The patient must be uninsured, have a serious dental condition that requires extraction (brown tooth, rotted tooth, infections, etc…) and must have not had recent dental work. The patient’s income must fall under the federal poverty line.

Space is limited; this is Not a drop-in clinic.

There are 2 check in times: 8:30am and 10am.

The clinic will be held at the St. Vincent de Paul’s Service Station, 456 Hwy 99, Eugene, OR 97402.

Please contact Lina for more information:  linaliber@gmail.com  or 541- 484-3647

 

Sunday’s regular Medical Clinic will take place as usual, 12-5pm, Park Blocks, Eugene.