Reedwood Friends Church and “The Well” Church are partnering with Intervarsity to bring Os Guinness to Portland.

Os Guinness will be speaking on the theme:

“Impossible People – facing up to the challenges to faith in the advanced modern era”

7:00 PM, Friday, November 20th, 2009

Reedwood Friends Church

 2901 SE Steele, St.

Portland OR 503-234-5017

Come to the Arts and Crafts Fair

on Saturday, November 21, 2009

10 AM to 5 PM

at

Reedwood Friends Church

2901 SE Steele

Portland, Oregon

You’ll find a variety of beautiful handcrafted items!

Vendors still needed:

Reserve a table now and sell your work at our

Arts and Crafts Fair

at Reedwood Friends Church

2901 SE Steele Street, Portland, Oregon

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Set up 8AM-10 AM

Open to the public 10AM-5PM

Clean up 5PM-7PM

We are charging a flat fee of $25 for a 6’ long table or $30 for an 8’ table

Since 2004, the Skidmore Prizes have honored exceptional leaders under 35 who work in nonprofits and make under $35,000 a year. On November 21, City Club will host the 2009 Skidmore Prizes, which will be presented by City Commissioner Nick Fish.

Love to snowshoe? Interested in the animals that live on Mt Hood? Join Cascadia Wild's Wolverine Tracking Project as we survey Mt Hood for tracks of rare carnivores. Develop animal tracking skills, enjoy group trips in a winter wonderland, and walk in the path of cougars. Season cost is $50; family discounts and work trade available. Learn more at www.cascadiawild.org or 503-235-9533. Next training session is Dec 3.

Coffee and Conversation for Caretakers: Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First!

Date: Wednesday November 18, 2009 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm Event Location: Belmont Library, 1038 SE 39th St, Portland, OR

Donation Requested $5

Helping Your Aging Parent!

November is National Family Caregivers Month. This month's Coffee and Conversation is part of a seven part series through the Multnomah County Library, called Helping Your Aging Parent. The series will explore the issues and challenges of caring for an aging parent and will be helpful for anyone caring for another person. At Coffee and Conversation, you can meet other people dealing with similar issues, and talk about the importance of taking care of yourself while taking care of others.

A printable pdf is available on our webpage at: http://preview.tinyurl.com/psucupawtbiPerkins

“What's the Big Idea?” A lecture series sponsored by the College of Urban & Public Affairs Presents John Perkins Transforming Turmoil into a New Economy

Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. Smith Memorial Student Center Ballroom, 3rd floor Portland State University 1825 SW Broadway

Are you seeking community? Members of Daybreak Cohousing are now moving into their new urban village in North Portland. They are actively seeking new members and invite you to the next social and tour, Wednesday, November 18, 6:30-8 p.m. on site at 2525 N. Killingsworth Street. (#72 Killingsworth bus or Max to the Killingsworth station)

Daybreak Cohousing, which is a multigenerational group ranging from babies to actively retired members, provides a physical design that encourages social interaction while respecting personal needs for private space. Homes have most of the features of conventional homes, and members also enjoy extensive common facilities. The community is offering a price incentive for new members who join by Dec. 15, 2009.

For details, please see http://www.pdx.edu/sites/www.pdx.edu.hr/files/media_assets/job_posting/hr_posting_pad_001.pdf --

Sharon Hasenjaeger Assistant Director Institute for Nonprofit Management Portland State University Tel: (503) 725-8221 Fax: (503) 725-8045 [email protected] www.inpm.pdx.edu for information on INPM’s nonprofit courses and events

Janus Youth Programs has the following positions available. Janus is a nonprofit agency providing community-based services, including residential and shelter care, to youth referred by OYA and/or DHS, as well as homeless and street-dependent youth. We operate facilities in Oregon and in SW Washington. We are an agency that values diversity and values the contributions made by our staff in helping the youth we serve. All positions involve working together with strong, supportive teams to support and make a difference in a young person's life.

All positions are open until filled or stated otherwise. Postings updated 11/16/2009

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Heads up on our plans for the coming term. We'd love to see you in class. Course topics include: Advanced Fundraising: Major & Planned Gifts Arts Administration Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations Grantwriting

History and Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector Strategic Planning Values-Based Management

Details are at http://www.inpm.pdx.edu/nonprofit-related-courses-winter-2010. Give me a call or email if you have questions or comments - or come to our open house this evening 5:30-6:30pm, 506 SW Mill St, Portland, 2nd floor Gallery.

Happy holidays to all, Sharon --

Hello CNRGers ~

I am a PSU, MPA Nonprofit Management grad student, and am working on a project regarding how prepared community members are to be board members.

If you are currently a member of a board of directors and wouldn't mind taking a few minutes to fill out this 10 question informal and anonymous survey it would be most appreciated.

http://tinyurl.com/ygoq2v8

Thanks so much!

Join us at Portland State University on Friday, Nov 20 (9-4:30) for an exploration of what interpersonal neurobiology adds to understanding organizations, to improving internal relationships and external performance. For a full description, location and other information, go to www.ceed.pdx.edu/ipnb - click on Current Courses and then on the title of the class. For a $50 discount on the PSU continuing education/noncredit rate for this class, just mention seeing this on the CNRG list. Video streaming is available and the class continues online for two weeks. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Mentoring a young person is a tremendously rewarding volunteer experience. Whether shooting hoops, playing a board game or going for a hike together, the connection you can provide a young person is irreplaceable and will have meaning for your mentee for years to come. You'll be amazed at how much you and your mentee get out of spending just an hour a week together after school.

Have an interest in sustainable agricultural practices, environmental studies and making a difference in the world? Like to pass on your knowledge to others? Like to travel and experience new cultures?

The Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that collaborates with local communities to provide quality, affordable secondary education to under-served indigenous children in rural Tanzania, has an open position for a Volunteer Agriculture and Environment Teacher.