7th Annual Epiphany Choir Fest

Gethsemane Lutheran Church will host an Epiphany Concert to benefit Human Solutions' Daybreak Shelter Network on Sunday, January 11th at 3:00 p.m. Gethsemane Lutheran Church is located at 11560 SE Market Street in Portland. The Concert will feature anthems and carols of the season sung by choirs from Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Resurrection Lutheran Church, Parkrose United Church of Christ, Parkrose United Methodist Church, Ascension Catholic Church, and St. Timothy Lutheran Church. The afternoon will conclude with a combined choir rendition of Handel's “Hallelujah Chorus.”

On Saturday, February 7th, 2009, Samaritan Counseling Centers is offering an all-day workshop for LGBTQ couples.

There are many ways we can defend our rights as LGBTQ couples. One of those ways is to come together with other LGBTQ couples to deepen our understanding of each other, talk about and define our commitment, and make preparations to sustain a life together. As each couple builds a foundation for their relationship, they express solidarity between themselves and with the community around them. They also send a message that their relationship is worthy of focus, recognition, supports, and preparation.

This all day workshop will help couples to:

Learn more about this new cohousing community in NE Portland at these information socials.

January 11, 2009, Kennedy School Community Room 1:00-3:00 pm, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.

January 14, 2009, Chapel Pub, 6:00-8:00 pm, 430 N. Killingsworth St.

January 20, 2009, Rose's Ice Cream, 6:00-8:00 pm, 5011 NE 42nd Ave

January 27, 2009, It's a Beautiful Pizza, 6:00-8:00 pm, 3342 SE Belmont St

February 1, 2009, Kennedy School Community Room, 12:00-2:00 pm, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.

February 3, 2009, Chapel Pub, 6:00-8:00 pm, 430 N. Killingsworth St.

For more information visit www.columbiaecovillage.net

SMART – Program Manager in Portland   Progressive statewide non-profit is seeking a dynamic, team-oriented Program Manager to be a part of the successful SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) early literacy program for Portland Metro area.  Must have experience as a leader in recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of volunteers.  Exp in non-profit field beneficial; strong verbal/written comm. skills; ability to handle multiple projects; and commitment to helping Oregon’s children read.  BA degree or equiv exp req’d.  See job description: www.getsmartoregon.org. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or FAX: 503-937-4859, ATTN: Human Resources.

Position Title: Metro Program Manager

Status: Exempt

"Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance", is an 8-form version of Tai Chi that has been researched and shown to substantially decrease the risk of falls in older adults. The program is designed to be offered 2-3 times/week in community settings on an ongoing basis, targeting adults 70 and older or younger adults at risk for falling. A 2-day instructor training is being offered Jan. 31 & Feb 1, 2009 from 9-5 both days. Portland location still to be decided. Cost for the 2-day training is $100. Participants should have some knowledge about working with older adults and experience in Tai Chi or other fitness programs such as yoga, Qigong, etc.

How to register:

You have the flexibility to take the Volunteer Engagement and Leadership Program courses in any order. You can register for courses individually Contact online registration at 800-547-8887 X4822 or [email protected]

Tuition:

Non-credit: $129.00 per course Credit: $179.00 per course Fees $25

For information, go to http://extended.pdx.edu/degrcomp/programs/v_engagement_online.php. Courses are PA 399 Section W20 CRN 45708 (January) (one credit) PA 399 Section W21 CRN 45707 (February) (one credit)

Noncredit option PA099 Section W23 CRN 46552

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SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) is looking for several volunteers to help with organizing children’s books! We have many boxes of donated books that need to be organized and inventoried, then packed & shipped to the SMART programs in schools around the state. We would appreciate your help in our State office in downtown Portland for whatever number of hours your schedule will allow M-F from 8:30AM – 5PM. This project is ongoing and we would love to have volunteers that would stay with us for several months if possible.

Knowledge and Skills:

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Intermediate Excel skills Ability to work independently and with a team Able to lift 25 lbs