FREE EVENT!!!

If you caring for an elder parent, friend, or spouse, or are reparing to care for them in the future, this is your opportunity to learn about available services such as: in home services, transportation, shopping assistance, long term care options, legal issues, and much more! The event will be Tuesday, October 28th at the Multnomah County building in Gresham located at 600 NE 8th St. in the Blue Lake Room. The Resource fair will be from 4:30-6:00pm with 20 non profit and privateagencies who provide services to seniors and their families. Free refreshments provided)

Please join us this Saturday evening!

Autumn Celebration & 10th Anniversary Party

Saturday, October 25 ~ Potluck: 6:30 pm; Program: 8:00 pm

Friends Meeting House, 4213 SE Stark, Portland  

Join us for Living Earth’s 10th anniversary celebration. We’ll start with a potluck followed by clips from our DVD project with Ram Dass, on conscious social action.  Suggested donation is $15 but everyone is welcome, and we hope you’ll be there to look at where we’ve been and where we’re heading.

More info is online at www.livingearthgatherings.org.  And mark your calendar for these post-election gatherings.

Nov. 7 Post-Election First Friday Potluck and Community Conversation

CONTACT: Gloria Colvin, Executive Director Fish Emergency Service 503-233-5533 [email protected]

JAZZ GUITARIST DAVE FRIESEN TO HEADLINE FISH FUNDRAISER

Award winning jazz bass guitarist Dave Friesen will highlight the 3rd annual dinner and silent auction fundraising event to support programs of Fish Emergency Service of Portland.

'Harvesting for the Hungry 2008' is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 25 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock Street.

Admission is $35 with ticket reservations available by calling Fish at 503-233-5533 or emailing [email protected].

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Serving Seniors in NW & Downtown

A Report on NWPM Senior Survey Findings & Discussion of Next Steps

4:00-5:00 PM Wednesday, Oct 29th

At First Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1816 NW Irving St.

In summer of 2008 Northwest Portland Ministries volunteers surveyed over 250 seniors to help determine needs and interests around community resources and activities. 

Please join us as we share our results & discuss priorities & next steps. 

Please RSVP to [email protected] or 503-413-5530 so we can prepare adequate materials & refreshments.

About NWPM:

Serving Oregon and Clark County, WA    

Mission: To eliminate hunger and its root causes. . . because no one should be hungry                                  

P.O. Box 55370 Portland, Oregon 97238-5370   ph 503.282.0555 fax 503.282.0922   www.oregonfoodbank.org  

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT October 2008  

JOB TITLE:   IT Systems & Project Manager  

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Director of Administration  

SALARY: Range starts at $47,778.00 per year  

Volunteer Supervisor needed for the Washington County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program in Hillsboro.

CASA for Children seeks an experienced child welfare/human services professional to supervise & support volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates working with abused children.

Requires solid background in child welfare or child/family services and/or volunteer management. A positive attitude and excellent communication, advocacy, teamwork, and volunteer management skills are required.

Spanish language skills a big plus! Substance abuse treatment background also helpful.

Cultural competency is a critical skill requirement. Graduate degree and three years experience or equivalent.

Salary MID-30's + benefits DOE.

Josiah Hill III Clinic has the following opening:

Full Time AmeriCorps Position:  Outreach and Education Coordinator

Duration:  12 month term.  Anticipated start date November 2008. 

Stipend/Benefits:  Medical coverage and a $11,400 annual living allowance is provided. 

Education Award $4,725 education award upon completion of 12 month term.

More information:

New Avenues for Youth is a nonprofit in downtown Portland that works with homeless and at-risk youth ages 14-21 and provides them with case management, basic supplies, education, job training, and housing.

As the weather has taken a shift towards colder weather, we are experiencing a sudden need for coats and warm clothing for the youth that we serve.

If you have any coats that are clean and in good condition that you are interested in donating, please contact me using the information below---

Thank You!!

Hannah Bohart

Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator

New Avenues for Youth

Phone: 503-517-3957

Fax: 503-223-7923

[email protected]  

"Marketing with social media (for non-techies): To blog or not to blog?"

Winter is coming, so don't let your clients be left out in the cold...teach them to overcome typical rental screening barriers with Ready To Rent! The next Certified Instructor Training will be held December 16-18.

The Ready to Rent curriculum provides housing readiness skills to people who have had past rental difficulties have participants establish an action plan for becoming a successful renter and upon completion receive a Ready to Rent Certificate which is recognized by many housing providers and landlords as a compensating factor to some negative rental history.

Rain Garden 101 Workshop Rain gardens are a great way to add beautiful landscaping to your yard and protect overloaded urban sewers and streams at the same time. Join us at this free workshop to learn how to build a rain garden on your property to keep our streams clean and healthy! Advanced registration is required. Register online at www.emswcd.org/workshops-events.

When: Saturday October 25 from 9am-12pm

Where: Troutdale City Conference Building, 223 S Buxton Rd, Troutdale, OR

Information: Katie Meckes, East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District – (503)935-5368

Thank you!

Katie Meckes

East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District

503-222-7645

Naturescaping Basics

Naturescaping is the practice of designing a landscape so that it reduces water use, stormwater runoff, and pollution without sacrificing splendor. Plus, it saves you time, money, and energy – all while providing a beautiful habitat for birds, wildlife, and you. Naturescaping Basics introduces attendees to their connection with the watershed, native plants of the PNW, pollution prevention, and other core concepts of naturescaping. Advanced registration is required. Register online at www.emswcd.org/workshops-events.

When: Sunday October 26 from 1 – 5pm

Where: Zenger Farm, 11741 SE Foster Road, Portland 97266

Come hang out and get in the know. Be empowered and informed about living safe and free in community. Find out about topics such as Measure 11, riding public transit safely, and local community resources. Discover how to create positive relationships with the community, police, friends and yourself. Free yummy food and raffle prizes!

Saturday, October 25th from 11-3 pm

Free and open to all youth ages 14-20

SE PCC Campus 2305 SE 82nd Avenue

RSVP: 503.546.7499 or [email protected]  

For more information: www.ourunitedvillages.org

Hosted by Our United Villages’ Community Outreach and the Making Positive Choices Team

There is one slot left in this class on working with the media. If you are interested in signing up, please contact the IPRC directly. 503-827-0249.

MEDIA, PRESS RELEASES, PR Tue Oct 21,7-9pm Independent Publishing Resource Center

Getting the Media's Attention: Press release how-to + more Cost: $20 (members) / $30 (non-members)

In this workshop you'll learn the basics of writing a press release, you'll go home with a template you can use to make press release writing a snap! Plus learn how to contact reporters and who to contact, following up, and how to get really great stories with photos, interview techniques and more!

We'll also discuss modern ways to approach the media and how using just a template press release won't cut it.

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"I Have a Dream" Foundation-Oregon offers year-round academic support and enrichment activities to an entire grade, usually adopted as third graders, at an elementary school. These same students, called Dreamers, remain with the organization until they graduate from high school, at which point each Dreamer is given an $8,000.00 scholarship for any type of post-secondary education. I am a Project Coordinator with the newest class of Dreamers in Portland, current 4th graders at Rigler Elementary School, and I am looking for volunteers.

OMSI is looking for volunteer ushers for the Planetarium!

We need help on weekdays and weekends!

To see a complete position description please visit: http://www.omsi.edu/files/Attraction.pdf

To apply visit http://www.omsi.edu/current-volunteer-listings and download an application (right side of screen).

Questions? Contact Meara Butler 503.239.7814 [email protected]

Are you interested in craft?

Help support the Museum of Contemporary Craft’s mission to enliven and expand the understanding of craft and the museum experience – be a volunteer!

Museum of Contemporary Craft is located at 724 NW Davis Street in Portland’s Pearl District. We are an open regional hub where people connect creatively, professionally and socially through craft. The Museum presents excellence in contemporary craft by deepening and expanding the understanding and appreciation of craft.

We are seeking dedicated individuals in the following areas: • Guest Services • Art Education • Events • Administration • Gallery Sales