Events

Join us as we CELEBRATE the 17th Birthday of IN OTHER WORDS - Portland’s only nonprofit feminist bookstore, community space, and resource center!

We will be unveiling In Other Words' plans to expand to a Feminist Community Center. Come learn about, and be a part of the exciting expansion of our programming and services - including a lending library!

~Readings by local authors: Nicole Georges, Alysia Angel, and Carrot Quinn

~Emceed by Sossity Chiricuzio (of Dirty Queer fame!)

~Photobooth by Bloodhound Photography

~Hors D'eouvres + Cocktails [cash bar]

~Live music by Bear Feet

~Fabulous Raffle Prizes

Portland's Largest Garage Sale - Volunteer Opportunity

Friday, November 5 from 8am to 7pm and Saturday, November 6 from 7am to 4pm

Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Drive

General Admission: $4.00 per day or $2.00 with 3 Cans of Food for the Sunshine Division** (Children 12 & under Free)

**Want to collect food at the door? Volunteers get free admission! Email [email protected]

Available Shifts, 3-4 people needed per shift:

Friday, November 5

8 to 11am

2 to 5pm

5 to 7pm

Saturday, November 6

7 to 10am

Due to popular demand, Miracle Theatre Group is pleased to announce two additional performances of its original, bilingual Day of the Dead celebration ¡Viva Don Juan!

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14

Read the review in The Oregonian: http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2010/10/theater_review_viva_don_juan_p.html

Then get your tickets now by calling 503-236-7253 or visiting http://www.milagro.org

See you at the theatre!

Join Living Earth, 10:30 am-4:30 pm on Sunday November 7, for a day retreat at a beautiful mountain farm high above the Columbia Gorge. Location is a 35-40 minute drive from central eastside Portland.

Cost is just a slim $20 for the day, or $15 for half-day. Full-day = 10:30 to 4:30. Half-day = 12:30-4:30. Please RSVP by reply post to confirm space and get directions. Or call 503-771-1940. Space is limited. More info: http://livingearthgatherings.org/autumn-day-retreat-november-7/

Community Outreach of Our United Villages will be hosting a Community Safety Conversation on Tuesday, November 9 from 5:30pm – 6:30 pm in the Conference Room of Our United Villages, located at 3625 N. Mississippi Avenue. This conversation is free and open to the public.

Let your voice be heard! Come share your insights about why violence has become part of the culture of our community, and explore ways in which we can work together to instill positive change in our community.

Portland State University's Students for Leadership in Ecology, Culture & Learning presents...

SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION WEEK - November 6-12, 2010

Part of a national initiative, Sustainability Education Week returns to Portland State University for its second year! Governor Kulongoski has signed a proclamation in observance of the week for the State of Oregon.

LOCATIONS VARY. FOR FLIERS & DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT: http://sites.google.com/site/psuslecl/

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

10:30am - Learning Gardens Tour & Work Party

9:00am - Envisioning: Portland State as the Sustainable University of the Future

Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm

Board Room, Multnomah County Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

Please join the League of Women Voters of Portland for a panel discussion of water user perspectives. Panelists from agriculture, industry, public water utilities and public wastewater treatment will share both challenges they face and the steps they are taking to conserve and protect Oregon's water. This event is free and open to the public.

Panelists include:

* Don Horneck, Extension Agronomist, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center

* Steve Behrndt, Manager of the Wastewater Group of the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services

DATE: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 TIME: 9:00-10:30am (8:45 networking begins & refreshments) HOST LOCATION: PHCNW - 5312 NE 148th Avenue, Portland, OR

JDN Subscribers: JDN WorkNet meetings are always free to Subscribers! Yearly nonprofit subscription fee $75 - current 1/2 year discount $40 October 1st through March 31st.

Not a current Subscriber? $20 donation at the door for nonprofit organizations. Your donation will be credited towards your yearly subscription fee when you join. To find out more about joining the JDN click HERE

At November's Springboard Social Innovation Forum we’ll feature two sessions led by two attorneys. Read more about the November 3rd event here: http://www.springboardinnovation.org/social_innovation_forum/nov2010/l3c_ip.html

SAVE THE DATE! The Cascade Chapter of the Women’s Federation for World Peace will hold its Annual Celebration & Fundraiser for The Schools in Africa Program on Saturday, DECEMBER 4th, 2010 At the PSU Multi-Cultural Center 2-4 PM Entertainment, Refreshments, Holiday Gifts, Auction & More

Contact [email protected] for more information