CNRG Nonprofit Networking Night: Thursday, March 19th, 5:30-7:30pm. 

Airplay Café, 701 E Burnside St.

Join us for an evening of conversation and live music at a new networking night location!

Are you a nonprofit or someone who works with them?  A nonprofit looking for affordable consultants or vendors?  A volunteer looking for an organization eager for your time?  A nonprofit staff member wanting to partner on a project?

If so, CNRG's nonprofit networking event is for you. Come meet others who work and volunteer in Portland's nonprofit sector. Swap resources, share ideas, devise solutions and just hang out with community-minded people like yourself at a great community cafe.

First join us to discuss issues of national health and Medicare reform that could affect us right here in Oregon and then encourage seniors to come and hear about how to “Be your own health care advocate”. Both events will be led by Nona Bear, nationally-recognized advocate of health care reform and champion of senior’s issues.

At the first meeting, learn about trends in senior health care including the current landscape, innovation, and what’s to come in the future.

Senior Advocates Breakfast – for all people who work with seniors!

Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter – Columbia Room, 3131 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland, OR 97227

Tuesday, March 24

7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

YOUTH PROGRESS R.O.Y. PROJECT LAUNCHES "SOUP TO GO" DAY Portland non-profit Youth Progress Association (YPA) will be holding their first Soup Day sale to benefit the R.O.Y project, YPA’s vocational training program. The event will be held at the organization’s office lobby at 604 SE Water Street on Thursday, March 19th from 11:00am to 1:00pm. The R.O.Y. project (Recovering Oregon Youth) is our vocational training program which includes the soup project, designed to help lower-functioning youth gain work experience and practice social skills in a supportive environment and easing their transition into employment outside of YPA. The young adults in R.O.Y. have created their soup in a tube product from design, to recipes, packaging and marketing.

A PRACTICAL SERIES FOR THE URBAN AGRICULTURALIST

http://tilth.org/events/oec-classes/comprehensive-organic-gardener-program

Thursday, March 19th from 11-1pm Youth Progress Association 604 SE Water Ave (corner of Water and Washington) Portland OR 97214

The R.O.Y. (Recovering Oregon Youth) Project is a sheltered workshop designed to help lower-functioning youth gain work experience and practice social skills in a supportive environment, easing the transition into a volunteer position and eventually out into the workplace. By taking ownership in all aspects of the creation of "soup in a tube" from recipes they have created to production and distribution youth learn workplace responsibility and are given the opportunity to take pride in their work.

Citywide Parks Team Meeting Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Portland Building Forest Park Conference Room (13th Floor) 1120 SW 5th Ave

Topic:  Fixing the City's Tree Codes Guest:  Roberta Jortner, Portland Planning & Sustainability              Morgan Tracy Portland Planning & Sustainability              Kathy Murrin, Portland Parks & Recreation

Free Rolfing® for Kids!   Ages: 0-10

• Structural check-up for healthy kids

• Gentle holistic bodywork

• Free 10-30 minute session

• Treat scoliosis, growing pains, pigeon toes, etc.

Saturday, March 21, 9-11 AM

People’s Food Co-op Community Room

SE 21st and Tibbets, just north of Powell

Please make a reservation with Karin at [email protected] or 503-230-0087. For more information, visit www.portlandrolfer.com. 

This is a reminder that the 12th Annual Portland Clowns Without Borders Benefit Show is coming up next Friday, March 20th! Hope you can join us for this fantastic evening of New Vaudeville, Modern Circus, and Extremely Funny Physical Theater in support of an incredible nonprofit.

Please forward this on to your friends who like to laugh, and help us pack the house.

When: Friday, March 20th, 7:30pm Where: Da Vinci Middle School Theater, 2508 NE Everett, Portland

Get your tickets now at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/57759 or buy them at the door. Pre-purchased ticket holders will have priority seating. $10-25 adults, $5-10 youth 12 and under. Definitely family friendly.

* Mercy Corps Northwest marketing seminar: "Personal and professional branding in the social media era"

* Monday March 16, 2009  from 6:30pm - 8:00pm

* Mercy Corps Northwest, 2069 NE Hoyt, Portland

 Job Announcement:    Portland-based nonprofit conducting chimpanzee conservation programs in Cameroon seeks part-time Development Coordinator to conduct a full range of development functions, including grant writing, direct mail appeals, events, etc. Success in obtaining grants for Africa-based wildlife conservation and/or animal welfare strongly preferred.

Write a Business Plan PAINLESSLY   Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 p.m. April 7-28 $150 Collage at 4429 SE Woodstock Ave Not sure where to start? Whether you are starting a small business, expanding your market, or simply clarifying your goals, a business plan is the most comprehensive way to approach 2009. Through writing exercises, group feedback and take-home templates, this four-week class will help you complete your plan in manageable portions. For more information and to register, visit the Collage website at www.diylounge.com.

Regional Innovation ForumCross sector collaboration and leadership development to accelerate progress toward regional sustainabilityDates: March 27 & 28Location: Portland Expo CenterThe Forum is seeking volunteers to participate in and facilitate small group conversations in: Energy Solutions, Social Innovation, Higher Education, Sustainable Schools, Leadership Development, Community Engagement  and Climate Change.  Facilitator Training: March 19, 4-7 pm, PCC Sylvania CampusFor more information go to www.regionalinnovationforum.com Contact: Catherine Leedy, [email protected], 503-421-5159

---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Michelle DePass <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 8:49 AMSubject: Volunteers Needed Better Living ShowTo: [email protected] Energy Trust Better Living Show is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 27th through the 29th. This is the northwest's largest sustainability lifestyle show. We are seeking volunteers to greet, staff the recycling centers and many other positions. Volunteers receive a show T-shirt, and shifts are in 4 hour blocks. Please join us for a good time, camraderie, and a chance to enjoy the show.Questions? Contact Michelle DePass at depass.michelle [at] gmail [dot] com. -- Warm Regards,Michelle

Do you know a youth who's interested in community issues or government? What about media production, graphic design, or event planning? Are you a parent, mentor, teacher or friend to a youth age 13-21? Help them get involved!

Step 1: Take just a moment to click on the following link and learn about recruitment for the Multnomah Youth Commission (MYC), the official youth advisory body for the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners and Portland City Council. This year we are also recruiting for Youth Media Producers to work with our new micro-enterprise VoiceBoxMedia. Both applications can be found at: www.ourcommission.org/apply

SAVE THE DATE. SAVE THE PLANET.

What: NWSA All Academy Service Day in honor of Earth Day

When: April 18th, 2009 – Service time is from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Where: NWSA members will serve at various service sites…depending on the projects that you need help with!

Why: Because we care and want to help you help the earth.

What could you accomplish with a few extra pairs of hands around for a few hours?

NWSA Earth Day Committee will be accepting Request for Proposal’s (applications) until March 25th, 2009. Please contact Cara Coffee at 503.234.2383 ext 104 or [email protected] for a project application.

So put your thinking caps on and let us know how we can help you help the earth.

REGISTER >> http://tinyurl.com/fbb-vol

Filmed by Bike is a festival of bike-themed movies from around the world. The festival is April 17-23 at the Clinton Street Theater. This year's program features 50+ short bike movies. The event is a fundraiser for the Multnomah County Bike Fair.

Volunteer registration is now open for the 2009 festival. Register early to get the timeslot you want.

The opening night is Friday, April 17. We also have some positions open for Saturday.

=========== FREE MOVIES =========== Volunteers who are 21+ get into the Friday night screenings for free! Volunteers who are under 21 can get a free DVD.