Fri 6 Nov 2009
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| November 16, 2009 |
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
****We’re very sorry to have to cancel our premiere of “Skin Trade” due to a family emergency. It will be rescheduled, we promise. BUT, in the meantime, please come out to “Fowl Play” instead. Bring somebody who needs to see it.****
National surveys show that the majority of Americans are opposed to the inhumane treatment of farm animals. In fact, Americans are in opposition to the very treatment animals face every day on factory farms. This disconnect that people have between the food they buy and the industries they support is exactly what agribusiness counts on to maintain its bottom line.
However, a growing movement of people are opposed to factory farming and the commodification of animals. They are organizing, documenting the living nightmare that animals face, and speaking out against animal agriculture.
Fowl Play illuminates the plight of factory-farmed laying hens through interviews with people who are fighting diligently to save them. A story of hope emerges as footage recorded inside battery cage and other facilities is balanced with personal accounts of the individuals working to protect the often-forgotten victims of the egg industry.
The film also introduces us to animals who survive the system: Hope, a hen left to die in a garbage can but then rescued by activists; and Consuela, a hen gassed on a farm when she was no longer useful but who survives to be rescued at a landfill.
The suffering that animals face on factory farms won’t end until enough people are motivated to change it. Fowl Play connects the dots between consumers and the practices they support, and leaves viewers with a groundbreaking message of personal change and community outreach.
When: Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 7pm
Where: Hollywood Theatre, 4122 SE Sandy Blvd
Cost: Free, but we’d really appreciate a donation to help cover costs
Fri 6 Nov 2009
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| November 15, 2009 |
| 1:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
The Let Live Series Presents: How to Discuss the Fur Industry with Matt Rossell
As the chill of winter descends across the United States, many will set their sights on the perfect winter coat: thick and fitted with a nice German Shepherd trim. Sound ridiculous? Unfortunately, it is not as far-fetched as it seems. Often purposely mislabeled by manufacturers as “faux fur,” dog and cat fur products are common in today’s marketplace despite being banned in 2000 after undercover video from Swiss Animal Protection, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and the Humane Society International exposed dogs and cats being disemboweled, skinned alive and hung still screaming from metal wire.
Such deceptive practices are common use in the fur industry, which kills more than 3 million animals in the United States alone. Despite a steep decline in demand in the 1980s and 1990s, fur has recently made a dramatic resurgence due to fashion campaign tactics toting fur as “green” and promises by manufacturers that the fur was obtained using “ethical fur sourcing.” This talk will focus on what these terms really mean and give you the tools you need to discuss the facts about fur knowledgeably and persuasively.
The How to Discuss the Fur Industry presentation featuring Matt Rossell will be held on November 15, 2009, at 1p.m. at the Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott Street in Portland, Oregon. ADMISSION IS FREE.
The Let Live Series is a monthly series of speakers, workshops and social events dedicated to promoting animal rights activism and education in Portland, Oregon. Sponsored by the Let Live Foundation.
Mon 26 Oct 2009
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Mon 19 Oct 2009
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| October 25, 2009 |
| 1:00 pm | to | 3:00 pm |
The Let Live Series Presents Change One Mile at a Time: Lisa Shannon and the Run for Congo Women
As you read these words, the deadliest conflict since World War II is raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo. To date, the death toll is estimated to be over 5 million people – more than Iraq, Afghanistan and Darfur combined. This war is not only brutal in its intensity but also in its tactics aimed at destroying the center of the Congolese community: women.
It was a story about the violent war against Congolese women that inspired vegan activist Lisa Shannon to get off the couch and begin training to run the rugged forest of Portland’s Wildwood Trail – over 30 miles – in hopes of raising enough money to sponsor 31 women through Women for Women International, a program that supports women in war-torn regions with financial and emotional aid and education. What started as a lone run in 2005 has since blossomed into a global movement with runs in 10 states and 4 countries.
Fresh from her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Shannon will share her thoughts on the intersection between veganism and human rights, the power of grassroots movement, uniting against oppression and how one person can make a difference.
The Change One Mile at a Time: Lisa Shannon and the Run for Congo Women presentation will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2009, at 1p.m. at Dishman Community Center, 77 NE Knott Street in Portland, Oregon. Admission is FREE.
The Let Live Series is a monthly series of speakers, workshops and social events dedicated to promoting animal rights activism and education in Portland, Oregon. Sponsored by the Let Live Foundation.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.runforcongowomen.org
http://www.womenforwomen.org
Fri 9 Oct 2009
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Hey folks, if you do that there Twitter thing, please follow us (letliveAR).
Mon 28 Sep 2009
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy lives to join us for the Let Live Conference this summer (check out all the new videos now online!). The energy and sense of community was truly inspiring. But we can’t let it stop there – we have to keep pushing forward and inspire others to get involved!
To do our part, we are kicking off our monthly Let Live Series on Sunday, October 25th at our *new location*, the Dishman Community Center, conveniently located at 77 NE Knott Street in Portland, Oregon. The Let Live Series is a monthly series of speakers, workshops and social events dedicated to promoting animal rights activism and education. This year’s line up of events is going to be bigger and badder than ever so check the website regularly and stay in the loop!
Also, Let Live is also proud to announce our official status as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization! Help us celebrate by getting involved! With your help we can make a difference.
Tue 23 Jun 2009
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Hey everybody!
Less than a week to go, hope you’re ready. Just a few things we’d like to mention in no particular order and in handy bulleted points. Here we go:
- Please try and come to the opening party on Friday night if you can. Sure to be fun and Will Potter is always a great speaker.
- Don’t forget the fun night at Bye and Bye on Saturday night. Come hang out and eat and talk to your new pals. All details on our website.
- Recheck the schedule, some things may have moved. Plan out in advance what you wanna see, there are some tough choices to make, sorry.
- There may be a couple of people trying to do interviews at Let Live. One person is working on a documentary and is renting out a room at PSU to film in. This does not mean that we know him, his true intentions, or endorse his project. We urge everybody to just use your best judgment with regards to talking to ANYBODY. I’m sure this doesn’t even need to be said, but… we felt it should still be put out there.
- We’re trying our darndest to make this event as eco-friendly as possible. All the food service items will be compostable and we’ve really tried to minimize paper usage, opting to print big schedule posters instead of individual registration packets like last year. Please bring your own scratch paper, pens, and reusable water bottles. Thanks in advance for help with this.
- Oh yeah, the full street address of the Smith Memorial Building is 724 SW Harrison St, Portland, OR 97201. Plop that into your internet direction makers or GPS or whatever.
- Ummm, what else? Parking info is on the conference page (http://www.letlivefoundation.org/conference/), take note.
That’s about it. Come ready to learn, get inspired, and take your new energy home with you to get active for the fuzzy-wuzzies. They need you. See you soon.
xoxo the Let Live crew
Fri 19 Jun 2009
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Hello Everyone!
As the conference is fast approaching we wanted to make a note of the current status of volunteer positions. First I would like to thank all of the people who have volunteered their time, without you we would have no conference! The amount of caring and helpful people who have offered their time has brought us to a point where we are formally closing volunteer requests. That being said, we do understand the current economic hardships and will continue to accept work in payment for entry. These requests need to be sent in by Wednesday (06/24) as we need sufficient time to finalize the schedule and volunteer list for the conference opening Friday night. Please remember that we will not turn anyone away for lack of funds, so please contact me if you have questions, concerns, would like to schedule a volunteer time slot etc. See you at the conference! 
Thanks,
Els
Fri 19 Jun 2009
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From our pal Ben:
“Interested in meeting up in a parking lot for a late night “Whiffie”?! I know I am!!
Join us while we attempt to break the record (currently 7) for most Whiffies (fried pies) in an hour.
Whiffies are $3 for sweet, $4 for savory. Many delicious vegan options are available.
Winner gets the official “Pie Champ” hat and access to the “Pie Champ” Twitter account.
Not up for pounding 8+ pies? Then how about: Fastest person to eat 3 pies with NO HANDS!!! WINNER GETS 25 FREE PIES!!!
Gregg (owner of the Whiffie cart) will also be debuting his vegan chocolate creme pie when we arrive that night. The vegan pot pie (a crowd favorite) will also be available, along with additional varieties. Partial proceeds from sales will benefit: http://www.letlivefoundation.org/ A donation jar will also be passed around. And I will be personally donating a dollar per pie for every person that eats at least 6. Ride leaves (at 10pm ON THE DOT) from the Honest-1 Autocare Parking lot, SE 20th Ave and Stark St. Bring lights! (approximately 1 mile downhill to the Whiffie cart : )
Even short rides are fun in big groups. So please make the effort to ride down together.
10:00pm – 11:30pm
The longest contest lasts an hour… or until everyone explodes (whichever comes first).”
Thu 18 Jun 2009
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Your presence is requested at the Let Live Benefit Party at Bye and Bye, Portland’s favorite vegan bar. The festivities will begin at 8pm on Saturday the 27th. Age 21+ w/ valid ID, sorry kids. Come and blow off some steam, have a drink (with or without alcohol), eat some amazing food, and chat it up with all the new friends you made at the conference. Bye and Bye will be donating a percentage of sales, so buy some stuff if you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Bye and Bye is a 10 minute cab ride from PSU. Feel free to share a ride with other attendees. Everyone is welcome.
What: Let Live Benefit Party
When: Saturday, June 27th 8PM
Where: Bye and Bye - 1011 NE Alberta St Portland, OR 97211
Local Cab Companies:
Radio Cab 503.227.1212
Broadway Cab 503.227.1234
Portland Taxi 503.256.5400
