Looking to make a difference this weekend?
From a sustainable fashion film screening to a charitable cocktail event, there's plenty to do when it comes to good causes coming up in Portland this week. Read on for a rundown.
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Sustainable Fashion Film Screening and Panel
Make a fashionable choice for the environment with this film screening and panel discussion about sustainable clothing practices this Friday. The movie, "RiverBlue," follows international river conservationist Mark Angelo as he explores how manufacturing processes harm vital waterways worldwide.
Following the screening, marketing strategist Brittany Sierra and environmental advocate Nancy Judd will speak about eco-fashion.
When: Friday, April 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Cosube Surf, 111 N.E. Martin Luther King Junior Blvd.
Admission: $5
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Period Huddle Portland 2019
Learn how to erase the stigma around menstruation with this Saturday's Period Huddle event. Attend workshops, network with others and listen to a panel of speakers as they address how to advocate for free menstrual products in schools. Participants will also be given lunch, snacks and swag bags.
When: Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lincoln High School, 1600 S.W. Salmon St.
Admission: $25
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Cocktails for a Cure – A Benefit for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Support Tommy Schroeder, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Man of the Year, at the benefit Cocktails for a Cure. The fundraiser, which aims to raise money for a cure, features drinks, appetizers, an auction and entertainment by DJ Rontourage.
When: Saturday, April 13, 7 p.m.- Sunday, April 14, 12 p.m.
Where: Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, 206 S.W. Morrison St.
Admission: $20
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