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A free homebuyer orientation will be held on Wednesday, March 4th, from 6-7:30PM at the Center.  This workshop outlines the steps to homeownership and the services provided by the Center.  No reservations are required.  For information, contact Kevin Gillette, Program Manager, at 360-690-4496 X101 or [email protected]

Kevin L. Gillette, Program Manager

Community Housing Resource Center

2700 NE Andresen Rd., Ste. D3

Vancouver, WA. 98661

360-690-4496 X101

Fax: 360-694-6665

Losing a loved one can be the most challenging experience of our lives; sharing that pain can be the first step toward healing.

In this 7-week, small group setting we will share memories of our loved ones and discuss issues around grief such as self-care, dealing with friends, co-workers and relatives, and special considerations associated with the cause of death (e.g illness, accident, suicide).

Time: Wednesdays 2-3:30pm, March 11 - Apr 22

Cost: Free

Location: William Temple House, 2023 NW Hoyt St, Portland

Pre-registration is required; if you have any questions or would like information on how to join, please contact Barbara by phone at 503-226-3021 x244 or by email at [email protected]  

April 25, 2009

By partnering with Friends of Trees, we hope you will enjoy this run celebrating the wonder of life on our planet & join others in peaceful thoughts & prayers to nurture neighbor & nature. This event will include some booths focusing around health, wellness, sustainable living, or energy efficient education, products & options. The 10K & 5K run/walk will go through a piece of Cook Park to ensure nature has a place in this run. And not to be left out, “man’s best friend” can participate in the 5K doggy walk to ensure everyone in the family gets exercise.

Live music will be available at the end of the race along with snacks & beverages.

March 24, 2009 8AM - 10AM

LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance green homes. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and healthier indoor air quality. LEED certification recognizes and rewards builders for meeting the highest performance standards, providing homeowners with the confidence that their homes are durable, healthy, and environmentally friendly.

Coffee and pastries included.

Instructor: Randy Hansell, Senior Green Building Consultant, Earth Advantage

Location: Earth Advantage National Center 16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd. Portland, OR 97224

Please join us for these free estate planning classes that cover the basics: health care directives, guardianship, conservatorship, probate, powers of attorney, wills and living trusts. All are conducted by Richard B. Schneider, attorney and author, as part of the following community programs:

03.03.09 6:30-8P SW FULTON COMMUNITY CENTER 03.10.09 1:30-3P Downtown NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE - Elm Court 03.11.09 7-8:30P OUTER SE MOLALLA LIBRARY 03.15.09 2-3:30P N ST JOHNS LIBRARY 03.18.09 6:30-7:45P SW WEST SLOPE LIBRARY 03.29.09 1-2:30P Downtown CENTRAL LIBRARY 03.30.09 1-2:30P Hillsboro HILLSBORO SENIOR CENTER

Regards, Devra Augusson Education & Public Affairs Coordinator

You are invited to an Open House at Columbia Center Toastmasters in NE Portland this Saturday, March 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. This is an opportunity for you to experience the fun of a Toastmasters meeting! You will also learn how being a member of a Toastmasters International club can help you and your colleagues develop communication and leadership skills in a positive and mutually supportive learning environment. We hope you’ll come and invite your friends!

Andisheh Center, Po Box 1235 Portland, OR 97207  

Annual Iranian New Year’s Celebration Chahar Shanbeh Suri:

“The Eve of the Red Wednesday Festival” Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 6-11PM Yasmen Restaurant & Lounge, 8635 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Highway Portland, OR 97225 (across from Jesuit High School)

$ 10 includes food, music, kid’s activities and fire jumping For information visit Andisheh Center at www.andisheh.org  or call 503.523.7368  

"Sorkhi-e to az man, Zardi-e man az to:" Your fiery red color is mine, and my sickly yellow paleness is yours.  

The time has come to vote for the Photo to represent your neighborhood. We received many excellent photos representing the twelve neighborhoods our neighborhood coalition represents, and now you can see them online. Place your vote at http://www.nwnw.org/PhotoContest.html.

Professional Development Seminar: Building Your Career presented by Marylhurst University March 14, 2009 Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm The Old Library (Room 200) BP John Administration Bldg. Fee: $60, includes lunch

AN EXECUTIVE SERIES FOR RE-ENERGIZING YOUR MARKETABILITY

Executive recruiter John A. Erickson and professional résumé writer Dawn Rasmussen team up to deliver a one-day seminar packed with highly relevant tips and tools for marketing your talents in an effective job search. Learn what it takes to be competitive in today's job marketplace while discovering what opportunities are available to enhance your career profile and employability.

Tips for connecting with galleries, applying to juried exhibitions, building your resume and growing your career. This panel discussion will present several perspectives on what Gallerists and exhibition jurors are looking for in your portfolio; how to share your work with professionals, build a strong resume, and increase the opportunities to get your work seen. Thursday, March 12, 2009, 4p-7p. Blue Sky Gallery, 122 NW 8th Ave., Portland, 97209. More information at www.racc.org/workshops. Fee: $15.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB TITLE:               Housing Director

SUPERVISOR:          Executive Director, Human Solutions    

HOURS:                     40 hours per week, exempt

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for directing Human Solutions’ Housing Department, including development of affordable housing, asset management for a 500+ unit portfolio, and direct services to residents in all owned rental housing projects.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Finance Coordinator KBOO Community Radio

Position: Duties include cash flow oversight, accounts management (A/R, A/P, donations), posting, data entry, monthly financial statements, analysis, budgeting, year-end prep.

Salary & Benefits: 30hrs/wk, $18-$22. Full medical, dental, life and disability. Vacation and sick leave.

Qualifications: Accounts and cash flow management, A/P, A/R, general bookkeeping and GAAP, effective communications, Peachtree Accounting or similar program. Nonprofit or community radio experience helpful.

To Apply: For job description, application and instructions, please visit kboo.fm/employment

The Impact Northwest SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) program at Sellwood Middle School is looking for 8-10 tents or canopies that we can borrow for our Sustainability Fair on Saturday, April 25th. If you have one that we can borrow we would really appreciate it. Please contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 or [email protected].

The mission of Impact Northwest is to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty and to help people achieve and maintain a self-sufficient life. To learn more, please visit our website at www.impactnw.org.

Presenter: Rick Levine, Grant Writer, Trainer and Consultant

Date: March 12 and 13, 2009

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Event Description

Learn:

• What makes a "grantable" idea
• Funder types and interests
• How to frame your proposal so it will get the most positive response
• Strategies to identify potential funders and build relationships with them
• Project and organizational factors that most influence grant decisions
• How to write an effective proposal

Presenter: Shawn Michael, TACS' NPower Oregon Director

Dates: April 15, April 22, April 29, May 6, and May 13, 2009 (Wednesdays)

Times: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm each training

Event Description

Learn how to:

* Identify the information your nonprofit needs to track and analyze for fundraising

* Evaluate donor management software choices

* Handle set-up, training, and data conversion issues

Michael Wells will be teaching an Advanced Grantwriting course at Portland State University during Spring Term. The class will use his three books on grant strategy, nonprofit finances, and program evaluation as well as general discussion of the field. There will be lots of guest speakers on these topics and others.

The class is open to grantwriters with one or more years of experience, or students who have taken a basic grants class from Michael or elsewhere. The class will be all day on alternate Wednesdays April 1, 15, 29, and May 13 & 27.

Impact Northwest is seeking a female volunteer mentor between the ages of 18-30 who loves to be active, enjoys art, conversation and connects well with middle school youth. Meet one-on-one with your mentee for one hour each week on the school premises between 2:30 and 5:00pm. If you would like to be a consistent, positive role model to a female student at Lane Middle School in SE Portland and spend quality time building a trusting relationship, please contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 or [email protected] for more information.

At the Mount Scott Learning Center's (MSLC) high school we are converting part of the existing parking lot into a green space for students and community members to utilize, enjoy, and learn in. Would you like to volunteer to support these efforts?

Be part of a team that oversees day to day activities at LNPB headquarters such as artwork drop off, workshop sign ups and general Q&A. The position can be tailored to fit a particular area of interest with some freedom to work independently on ongoing projects of your choice (see www.lnpb.org for current project details).

Leave No Plastic Behind aims to creatively enlighten consumers of all ages about the impact their daily routines have on the environment. Our goal is to sharply decrease the demand for single-use plastic through creative awareness campaigns and the development of business models that begin from the waste, up.

Help brainstorm and teach plastic craft workshops and/or be there to assist other instructors. Classes may be for children or adults and creative ideas are welcomed!

Estimated commitment: 3hrs/month + prep time as needed.

Experience needed: Participation in a LNPB art exhibit or experience in environmental and/or art education preferred.

Leave No Plastic Behind aims to creatively enlighten consumers of all ages about the impact their daily routines have on the environment. Our goal is to sharply decrease the demand for single-use plastic through creative awareness campaigns and the development of business models that begin from the waste, up.