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Why all GE foods
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Events

Corvallis Area

• Sunday 10/13, 7:30pm: Informational Forum at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis, 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Panelists to include Rev. Gretchen Woods, Steve Druker Executive Director of the Alliance for BioIntegrity and lawyer who sued the FDA over GE testing and regulation discrepancies, Laurie Heilman (First Alternative Co-op), and Steve Strauss (OSU). Others TBA.

• 8:30am Tuesday 10/15: KGAL (1580 AM) radio talk show, Valley Talk. Interview with Steve Druker, Executive Director of the Alliance for BioIntegrity and lawyer who sued the FDA over GE testing and regulation discrepancies, and Laurie Heilman, Community Outreach Coordinator at First Alternative Co-op.

• 6pm Wednesday 10/16: Fundraising dinner at Big River Restaurant. Co-sponsored by First Alternative Co-op. 101 NW Jackson Ave. Celebrity Guest-Chef: Nationally-recognized chef Greg Higgins, of Higgin’s Restaurant in Portland, will present a specially-prepared menu, and speak briefly about sustainable foods. Guest speakers: Steve Druker, lawyer who sued the FDA over GE testing and regulation discrepancies, and Jane Akre, TV journalist fired by FOX TV affiliate in response to pressure from Monsanto because of her documentary on recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH). Jane has since been awarded several prestigious Ethics in Journalism honors. Tickets: $75 and up, sliding scale, proceeds donated to the Measure 27 campaign. Available at First Alternative, Big River, or for charge cards, at www.labelgefoods.org.

• 7pm Friday 10/18: Debate/Informational Forum sponsored by OSU Philosophy and Ethics Department, to be held at the Corvallis Public Library, 6th and Monroe. Panelists include Donna Harris, Chief Petitioner of Measure 27; Steve Druker, Executive Director of the Alliance for BioIntegrity and lawyer who sued the FDA over GE testing and regulation discrepancies; Moderator Mike Rodemeyer, Pew Charitable Trust; Terri Lomax, OSU scientist; Pat McCormick, Committee Against Costly Labeling; and Terry Witt, Oregonians for Food and Shelter.

• 7pm, Sunday, 10/20: Why Label Genetically Engineered Food? to be held at the Corvallis Public Library, 6th and Monroe. With Dr. Alan Kapular (plant geneticist), Yvonne Frost (Oregon TILTH), JJ Haapala. Learn the latest information on genetic engineering and Oregon’s upcoming Ballot Measure 27 at this lively informational forum featuring local experts from the Organic movement. Sponsored by Intaba’s Kitchen, First Alternative Coop and Ahimsa Sanctuary Foundation. More info at www.intabas.com

• 6pm Monday 10/21: Fundraising dinner at Intaba's Kitchen, 1115 South Third, Corvallis. Celebrate with this four-course prix fix featuring Chef Intaba's finest natural foods cuisine based on organic produce from local growers. Enjoy fine organic wines , artisan breads from our spectacular wood fired earthen oven, world class pastries and desserts! We will honor several dignitaries from the local organic movement for their lifelong dedication to ensuring the safety of our foodweb. Sliding scale tickets available at Intaba’s Kitchen and First Alternative Coop, or for charge cards, at www.labelgefoods.org . $50 and up, all proceeds donated to the Measure 27 campaign. Volunteers needed to help cook and serve this fabulous feast, call 754-6958.