KOALA Club (art & social) - February 2025

🐨❤️ Let’s get together to MAKE ART, eat snacks, and build community! Bring an art project to work on or do one using our FREE supplies. Times are bad.. we need to stick together. If you need a space to talk about the heaviness happening in our society, come. If you want to just hang out and quietly work on an art project surrounded by friends, come. Hope to see you on 2/16! WHAT IS KOALA CLUB? 🌟 K.O.A.L.A. (Kindness, Outreach, Art, Laughter, and Activities) Club is a NEW art, social, and snacks club by Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX) designed for folks who care about animal rights and want to connect with others in a fun, low-pressure way. 🌟 It's all about creating a space where we can de-stress through art, laughter, and community. The world can be weird, but hey, we’re in this together—so let’s eat some snacks, make some art, and have a good time. 🌟 All are welcome (ESPECIALLY NEWBIES!) to attend K.O.A.L.A. Club regardless of their activism level. 🗓 Sunday, February 16th (3rd Sunday of each month - same time and place) ⏰ 2:15-3:45pm 📍 Kailash Ecovillage Community Room (4311 SE 37th Ave., Portland, OR 97202) WHAT’S THE VIBE? 🔴 1. Art! BRING A PROJECT or do one using our FREE supplies. 🟠 2. Delicious vegan snacks. Thank you Alice for baking! 🟡 3. If you have social anxiety or are feeling overwhelmed by what is happening in the world, this club is for you! Feel free to come talk about the heaviness happening in our society or just hang out and quietly work on an art project surrounded by friends. 🟢 4. A place for outgoing people - we need your energy too! 🔵 5. A space to create bonds that will promote change for animals, people, and the planet. This club is purely social but we’ll take a few minutes to share about other upcoming ARCPDX events if you are curious about getting more involved in activism. 🟣 6. An opportunity to do fun, non-stressful activities together to build community. In addition to art of course! 🌈 7. Expect bright, fun vibes. Trust us—you’ll love it! 🚌 PUBLIC TRANSIT & PARKING: There is free street parking in the neighborhood. DO NOT PARK IN THEIR LOT. There are also bus stops nearby - plan your trip: www.trimet.org and covered bike parking is available. ♿️ ADA accessibility: The Kailash Community room is ADA accessible, but if you have concerns please let us know and we will work to ENSURE needs are met. 🤩 KOALA Club is a project of Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX) and graciously hosted by Kailash Ecovillage (https://www.kailashecovillage.org/) ❓ Questions? Hit up Nick Bergantine. 🤝 By attending this event you are agreeing to the Animal Rights Collective Portland (ARCPDX) Community Guidelines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10gu2vfndaJW58nt4LJeGx6qsZJcEXTYEqcn8wPGDBCI/edit?usp=sharing