Join the Global Day of Climate Action on October 24th in Portland as part of 350.org. In Portland, the list of "350" events is growing daily. Already scheduled for our October 24th DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION is a kayak and canoe formation of the number "350" on the Willamette. PSU students, bicyclists, walkers supporting the 350-mile coastal trek, families, and concerned individuals will convene in Pioneer Square.

A Gathering of Friends in Support of Opal Creek         Location: Ecotrust

721 NW Ninth Ave

Portland, OR 97209 US

When:  Friday, November 6, 2009.  7:30PM     Phone:  503 467 0753       Please join us around a warm fireplace on the Ecotrust terrace for an evening of live music, good conversation, food, and drink to support  the Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center.

Don't be afraid to dress up. If, by some chance, it isn't 75 degrees the party can move indoors.

Fund-raiser for Peace Corps like activities locally and internationally.

Auction/Dance November 14 7 pm with the local band Chervona.

Unitarian Church downtown Portland 1011 SW 12th 7pm to 10 pm.

$12 for members $15 for non-members $5 6-16. Peace Corps calendars available. Food for purchase. Bring a non-perishable item for Oregon Food Bank. Go to crpca.org for registration and further information.

Come do your part on Make a Difference Day this year!

Hosted by Project Wilderness in partnership with Washington Dept. of Natural Resources, enjoy a great bbq, meeting new and exciting people and doing your part to "make a difference" by volunteering at the October 24th Triangle Pit Cleanup.

Can't make it? Support Project Wilderness today by buying a shirt! Cost of $20 including shipping, of which - $5 goes directly towards public land expansion & $5 goes towards cost related to cleanups & habitat restoration projects!

Find out more at www.projectwilderness.org/donations.html

Triangle Gravel Pit in the Capitol State Forest is located outside Olympia, WA near the junction of Waddell Creek and Sherman Roads.

Cars are one of the most polluting aspect of our daily lives. Learn how to lessen the impact of your car on the environment through practicing basic driving techniques and using less toxic alternatives. Get individual advice on green solutions for your car and hands-on experience with alternative cleaning products for both inside and outside your vehicle. Hear from a car repair expert about cars and the local environment and take away free samples and coupons to start your green car journey.

Washington State University Clark County Extension and the Clark County Clean Water Program co-sponsor this workshop and others in a series of community workshops offered throughout the year.

Portland-based nonprofit conducting chimpanzee conservation programs in Cameroon seeks part-time Development Coordinator to conduct a full range of development functions, including grant writing, direct mail appeals, events, etc. Success in obtaining grants for Africa-based wildlife conservation and/or animal welfare strongly preferred.

In Defense of Animals – Africa (IDA-Africa) is a decade-old advocate for chimpanzees in Cameroon, home to the most endangered subspecies of chimpanzee. IDA-Africa’s mission is to provide sanctuary for chimpanzee orphans in Cameroon, and to promote the social and cultural conditions to ensure endangered great apes survive and thrive in their natural habitats.    

Northwest Service Academy seeks a Coordinator for its Portland Environmental Engagement Program (PEEPs).  PEEPs engages local middle-school age youth in environmentally and community focused projects and service experiences.  Started four years ago by NWSA AmeriCorps members as a summer day camp, PEEPs has expanded to include school-year programming as well.  We are looking for someone with experience with the middle-school age group, as well as environmental and/or experiential education, volunteer leadership, meeting facilitation and community-building activities, and knowledge of Pacific Northwest ecology.  Help us continue the high level of programming that PEEPs campers and parents have grown to depend on!

Mercy Corps has the following items available to non-profits:   Free work space cubicle set ups. These are the framed walls only.   Also available for $100 suggested donation per unit, are 25 high quality cubicle framed wall set ups that include desk area and file cabinet. No chairs.   Miscellaneous tables, shelves, desks, file cabinets, stacking chairs, etc. for a suggested donation of about $20 each.   You must be able to unassemble and haul any items yourself. If you're interested, please contact Steve Zodrow directly at 503-807-3420. The items will need to be picked up within the next week.