Tomorrow Wed 7/2: Change Mental Health: Arts/Activism Free

[Lane County announcements about human rights and alternatives in mental health from www.MindFreedom.org.]

REMINDER **TOMORROW** FREE - great new location!

Wednesday, 2 July 2008, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

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MindFreedom First Wednesday RoundTable - Eugene, Oregon:

     Topic: Change the Mental Health System through Arts, Activism,
Alternatives and MAD PRIDE!

     You are invited to a free presentation & moderated discussion!
Free snacks.

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     WHO?

Special guests: Tom Wilson and Martin Rafferty.

And you! All are invited. All ages welcome. Bring a friend.

Brief presentation on MAD PRIDE and moderation by David W. Oaks,
Director, MindFreedom International

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     WHERE?

* NEW LOCATION! * NEW LOCATION! * NEW LOCATION! *

Eugene Public Downtown Library, Singer Room (on second floor)

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     WHY?

Explore art, theater, music and activism to change the mental health
system!

Hear about Mad Pride activities throughout world, and in Lane County.

Your ideas and participation are welcome!

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     MORE INFO?

You may *download* a poster (PDF) of this event for distribution here:

http://www.mindfreedom.org/lane

Phone: (541) 345-9106 or e-mail lane at mindfreedom.org.

If you visit Oregon Country Fair, see us at Community Village Stage
at 5 pm, or at other times at "Doors of Expression Booth."

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     FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

     WHAT IS THIS?

This will be the 64th successful free monthly First Wednesday Round
Table sponsored by MindFreedom Lane County, part of an independent
nonprofit coalition based in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

This is where free minded people in Lane County exchange views, ideas
and support with other free minded people! All are welcome.

MindFreedom International, based here in Eugene, unites 100 sponsor
and affiliate groups around the world with the mission of a
nonviolent revolution in mental health care.

     IS THE MEETING WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?

Yes.

     WILL THE TEMPERATURE BE COMFORTABLE?

Yes! Library is air conditioned.

     WHERE DO I PARK?

Library has parking in basement. Pay only for up to 6:00 pm, because
after 6:00 pm it's totally free.

     HOW CAN I HELP?

We'll have free snacks and beverages, but you are welcome to bring
extra if you wish.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS TO OTHERS IN LANE COUNTY WHO MAY BE
INTERESTED ON AND OFF INTERNET, THANKS!

Questions? Comments? Want to volunteer? More info?

contact:

e-mail: lane at mindfreedom.org
phone: 541-345-9106
web: http://www.MindFreedom.org

office: MindFreedom
454 Willamette, Suite 216
Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA

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     JOIN and VOLUNTEER MindFreedom International!

http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate

If you did not get this alert directly from MindFreedom-Lane-County-
News you can sign up for these free public announcements here:

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http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-news

If you want to join a free discussion about Lane County and changing
the mental health system, sign up here:

LANE COUNTY *TALK* LIST

http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-talk

JOIN OR RENEW NOW!

Unite for a nonviolent REVOLUTION in mental health! Join!

FOR A LIMITED TIME YOUR NEW MEMBERSHIP IS DOUBLED BY HELIOS
FOUNDATION IN EUGENE:

http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate

VOLUNTEERS in our Eugene office can help on Eugene, Lane County, USA
or International campaigns!

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Posted by:

David W. Oaks, Executive Director
MindFreedom International
454 Willamette, Suite 216 - POB 11284
Eugene, OR 97440-3484 USA

web: http://www.mindfreedom.org
email: oaks at mindfreedom.org
office phone: (541) 345-9106
fax: (541) 345-3737
member services toll free in USA: 1-877-MAD-PRID[e] or 1-877-623-7743

United Independent Activism for Human Rights in Mental Health!

MindFreedom International is an non-profit coalition with a vision of
a non-violent revolution in mental health. Accredited by the United
Nations as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with Consultative
Roster Status.

Join now! http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate

"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.