In Other Words Women's Books and Resources is turning 16 on October 29th! Join us for a celebration at the Q Center from 6-10 pm. MCed by Sossity of Dirty Queer fame and including readings by Ariel Gore & Hope Hitcock, it's sure to be a night of sweet & saucy fun!

More info at www.inotherwords.org or [email protected].

Northwest EcoBuilding Guild - Western Columbia Chapter

* * * * Home Performance 101 * * * *

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 * Meet and Greet 6 PM * Presentation 6:30 - 7:30 PM * Zion Baptist Church * Community Room * NE 9th and Fremont

Join us for a look at residential weatherization and home performance. Topics will cover cost-effective weatherization techniques, home-energy audit procedures, the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Program, and Building Performance Institute (BPI) certification for contractors. Alex Glenn, a Home Performance Account Manager from Energy Trust of Oregon, will lead the discussion. And Tamera Lovely-Carroll, branch manager for Homelinq Mortgages, will explain energy efficiency mortgages.

Join City Club for a talk about the recently released "State of Black Oregon" report. This report starkly exposes a persistent gap in living standards between black and white Oregonians - one which is growing wider as a result of the economic downturn. Published by the Urban League of Portland, the report reveals that African Americans in Oregon have significantly higher infant mortality rates, are more likely to live in poverty and have higher levels of unemployment and are far more likely to die of diseases such as diabetes than their white counterparts.

Be part of the change you want to see in the world and come see non-profit youth development at it's best!

Open Meadow Career Connections program prepares young adults (18-24 years old) for professional careers. Check out our website at www.openmeadow.org.

Come celebrate and meet our newest training participants at our networking event on Friday, November 6, 9:15am-12:00pm in downtown Portland.

Our young professionals will be marketing their skills, strengths, and career interests to local professionals in non-profits, professional business, health care, and local government.

Living Earth Potluck/Harvest Fest & Great (used) Book Sale

Friday, November 6—the first Friday in November

6:30-9:30 pm, $5 donation but as always, all are welcome

Friends Meeting House, 4312 SE Stark

Creating a Stronger East Portland for Everyone!

Meeting Tuesday, November 3, Noon in East Portland  www.rosecdc.org for Event Flyer or Event Press Release     

Job Announcement: Portland-based nonprofit conducting chimpanzee conservation programs in Cameroon seeks part-time Program Coordinator to conduct a full range of program functions.

In Defense of Animals – Africa (IDA-Africa) is a decade-old advocate for chimpanzee conservation 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.

Job Description:

Classroom Law Project (CLP) is seeking a part-time Office Assistant.  The Office Assistant will provide general administrative and program support to CLP’s full-time staff.

CLP is a non-profit organization of individuals, educators, lawyers and civic leaders building strong communities by teaching students to become active citizens.  CLP provides civic education opportunities to teachers and K-12 students statewide.  Please visit www.classroomlaw.org for additional information about CLP’s projects and programs.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

Regional Director Position

About our organization

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest has been serving the mentoring needs of children in the Metropolitan Portland and Southwest Washington areas since 2002. The fastest growing agency out of 500 nationwide, Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest is now the largest provider of professionally supported one-to-one mentoring on the West Coast, serving 2,910 children in 2008.  The agency’s vision is to serve 6,000 children by 2013

Overview

Ray of Hope Foundation is currently seeking about 300 sf of office space for our organization. We would also be interested in sharing a larger space with another NPO, or subleasing space from an existing tenant. Please contact Andrea at [email protected]

KBOO Benefit with Project Censored

What: Top 25 Censored News Stories of 2008/2009 When: November 7th, 2009 Time: 5PM Where: First Unitarian Church- Main Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St Cost: $5-15 sliding scale Tickets: Can be purchased at the event or before by calling Sun Lee at 503.231.8032 ext 222

Summary: Enjoy an evening of the top 25 censored news stories from '08/'09. Peter Phillips and Mickey Huff the editors of Project Censored 2010 will be doing an hour long presentation with a half hour Q&A session with the audience. All the proceeds from ticket sales will go to KBOO Community Radio. For more info: http://kboo.fm/node/16948  

Monday, November 2nd, 6:00-8:00pm.

Do you want to know what Social Network Marketing is, and how to utilize it to effectively increase sales in your business? This training will cover:

* Introduction to Social Media Marketing * Social Media tools & applications * How to measure marketing campaigns * Viral marketing campaigns * And anything else 2 hours will allow

$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members (check or cash please). At the Mercy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy downtown by the Burnside Bridge.

with Gregory Crosby, MA Explore how to assess and treat ADD/ADHD within a biological/psychological and social framework and how to identify other co-occurring disorders. Evidence-based practices for ADD/ADHD will be explored and examined. Treatment outcomes will be enhanced by understanding, identifying and matching a client’s learning style to treatment methods. Emphasis will be on helping clients experience completion through simple, realistic and achievable goals. Group therapy will be explored as an under examined yet effective option in the treatment of ADD/ADHD.  For more information: http://www.ceed.pdx.edu/menthealth/   then click on current courses.

Adelante Mujeres’ micro enterprise project, Adelante Empresas, is offering a series of small businesses classes targeted at Latino/a entrepreneurs of the Washington county and surrounding community. The classes are free and open to the public but are conducted primarily in Spanish.

***Classes begin on Monday November 2nd from 6-8pm at St. Anthony’s Church in Forest Grove and run weekly until December 14th***

Adelante Empresas is fortunate to be able to bring in expert teachers that specialize in all aspects of small business management from finances to marketing to implementing environmentally sustainable business practices.

The Power of Articulation: Turning Values into Political Messages - Using Value-Laden Language to Communicate about Health Reform.

A special one day workshop for leaders in health reform.

http://www.wecandobetter.org/workshop

Come learn about Girls on the Run, the awesome experience that awaits those who choose to coach, and all the details about the Spring 2010 season at our Coaches Informational Meeting on November 3rd. The meeting will include a 45-minute information session followed by Q&A. Members of the GOTR Board of Directors will be on hand to answer questions afterward as well.

November 3rd, 6 p.m. Multnomah Arts Center 7688 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR 97219-2489

Download a coaches' application at www.girlsontherunpdx.org

Cascadia Wild's

Wolverine Tracking Project

Love to snowshoe? Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood? Join the Wolverine Tracking Project, and help carry out tracking surveys for rare carnivores. Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and walk in the path of cougars. Kids welcome. Season cost is $50. Learn more at www.cascadiawild.org or 503-235-9533. Training sessions begin on Nov 4th.

The first training session may also be taken as a stand-alone class for $40, and will provide you with very good introduction to animal tracking.