Great early-bird registration rates are in effect through 5 p.m. July 29 for The Evolution of Learning, a conference to bring people in workplace learning the resources they need to thrive in their professional specialty. From learning directors to instructional designers, and from independent consultants to internal facilitators and "trainers without a title," there's something to be learned and shared at The Evolution of Learning. (Learn more at www.astdcascadia.org.)

Gain support in a safe and structured setting. -Bring what's on your mind. -Learn about emotions and how to live with them. -Relationships and how to make them healthier -Sobriety and gaining stability -Exploring spirituality that is personal and meaningful -Finding self-forgiveness

For more information see the online link at: http://www.ehcounseling.com/materials/jwh_packet_01.html

Meets at the First Presbyterian Church at 12th and SW Alder, every Wednesday, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Call Patty Warman at the Julia West House for more information, 503-222-6564

Big Brothers Big Sisters is accepting applications for a part-time temporary Match Support Specialist position in our Vancouver Washington office.  The duration of the position will be from August 3, 2009 to September 11, 2009, but there may be an opportunity for continued permanent part-time or full-time employment in the fall.  

We want to make sure you know about our New Nonprofit Leaders BootCamp. Please do share this with colleagues and pass it on to others who might enjoy and benefit from specific nonprofit leadership development in a lovely setting away from the distractions and demands of the workplace.

Can you make a difference in a child's life? YES, YOU CAN!! Find out how you can provide much needed academic support for our schools. Attend an informational meeting to learn how the OASIS Intergenerational Tutor Program helps students become more confident learners. Next meeting is at:

Beaverton Library, 12375 SW 5th Ave., Beaverton, OR 97005 Tuesday, June 30 from 1:00-2:30 Refreshments will be served

Contact Viv Foster at 503-833-3636.

The Archimedes Movement, a grassroots health reform organization, is holding a 'branding challenge' for its month-long arts/music/performance project called the HeART of Healing. This is an unpaid assignment.

The top 10 designs submitted by July 10, 2009, 5pm, will be showcased in a public exhibition during HeART of Healing in October 2009. Successful submissions will both associate with and differentiate from the Archimedes Movement parent brand. The winning design will be used to animate the HeART of Healing website and all printed collateral.