A one day, Inclusive, “Expressive Arts,” workshop for high school students and young adults (14-25)of all abilities. Using a mixture of the expressive arts, students will participate together in theatrical role play, movement and rhythm, as well as painting and other modes of artistic expression. Led by Karen Gaffney & Jill Ridling, youth of all abilities will come together and take an artistic journey of the imagination, sharing and communicating the COURAGE it takes, EVERYDAY to maneuver through young adult-hood. August 6th, 2009, 9:00am-3:00pm, St. Mary's Academy--Downtown, Portland. $25.00 Registration Fee (lunch & snacks included).

Please contact if interested: Karen or Jill at (503) 973-5130 / [email protected]

The Karen Gaffney Foundation.

 Bull Run Watershed Hike & Tour – Friday July 24.

Join Living Earth to learn first hand about Portland’s water system and enjoy a rare opportunity to hike in the old-growth forests of the Bull Run Watershed.

See www.livingearthgatherings.org for details. This is a great opportunity to educate ourselves about citizen-protection of the watershed we depend on, especially after seeing the movie “Flow” and hearing about bottled water extraction plans in the Columbia Gorge. The actual hike will be only about 2 miles, very modest elevation gain, with numerous other stops as we tour Portland's watershed.

Space is limited; register at www.LivingEarthGatherings.org.    

July 15, 2009 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Willamette University's Atkinson Graduate School of Management (Salem ,OR) hosts the Oregon Public Performance Measurement Association (OPPMA) 5th Annual Performance Measurement Conference with Keynote Speaker Barbara Cohn Berman, international speaker and author on engaging the public in performance measurement and reporting.

Registration options: $99 (full-day), $75 (half-day with lunch), and $50 (half-day, no lunch).

Visit http://www.willamette.edu/mba/events/performance2009.htm for more information.

The Attorney General's Sexual Assault Task Force (www.oregonsatf.org) is partnering with Break the Chain Apparel (http://www.breakthechainapparel.com) to host a t-shirt design contest for youth ages 14-21 to develop messages about consent, healthy relationships, and sexual violence prevention. Submissions are due by September 14th. The winning design will be featured at the national Roots of Change conference in Portland October 28-30, 2009.

See http://www.oregonsatf.org/prevention/docs/SA%20Task%20Force%20flyer.pdf for the distribution flyer and more details.

Ethan Young

Prevention Specialist

Attorney General's SA Task Force

859 Liberty St NE

Salem, OR 97301

P: 503.990.6541

F: 503.990.6547

July 10, 2009, Washington State University, Vancouver, Washington

WSU's Poverty Banquet uses a unique approach to dining to raise awareness of local and global poverty issues. Upon arrival, guests will be randomly assigned to dine in sections representing different segments of the world's population. David Bowlan of the Luepke Loaves & Fishes meal center will address issues related to local poverty and hunger. Minda Seibert of Mercy Corps will address issues related to global poverty and hunger.

Guests assigned to the Upper 15% group will be served a three-course dinner, representing the 15% of the world’s population with a per capita yearly income of $9,076 or more.

Saturday, Jul. 4 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A Northwest VEG potluck picnic will celebrate the spirit of independence with delicious vegan food. We’ll meet at Raleigh Park, 3500 SW 78th Ave., between Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. (bus 54) and Canyon Rd. (bus 58).

Bring your croquet, badminton, bocce ball or any other lawn or table games! We have reserved a number of picnic tables, but you may want to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Don't forget your tennis racquet, if you play. A swimming pool at the park is available for a few dollars per person.

For more information, including an alternate location for inclement weather, visit www.nwveg.org/events.php.

To apply for this position, please download our application at from our website http://www.impactnw.org/working.html and follow the instructions listed there for submitting your resume and cover letter.

Postion: Kelly SUN Parent Engagement/Extended Day Coordinator

Entry Wage: $12.20 to $13.94/hrFull Time

JOB SUMMARY: The EDAC/PEC works under the supervision of the SUN Site Coordinator. Primary responsibilities include coordination of the extended day activities, Family night programs for families and youth and to oversee and coordinate efforts to involve and engage parents at Kelly. Includes working with the school to outreach to parents, provide opportunities for involvement and develop ways to further engage parents in the school.

We're searching for a full-time bi-lingual office specialist to help us support Oregon's child care providers via a state-wide scholarship program and the Department of Human Services Enhanced Rate Program.

Starting salary range for new employees is $12.33 to $14.33/hr plus a 5% monthly bonus. Benefits package includes fully paid health care, a retirement package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse, or dependent at any of the University System Schools.

http://www.pdx.edu/hr/employment Click on "Classified Staff Positions," then "Search Postings." The job title is Credentialing and Incentives Specialist.

For immediate release   Contact: Mary Bauer, Communications Associate Regional Arts & Culture Council  |  www.racc.org 108 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR  97209-3318 503.823.5111  |  email: [email protected]

  Through vision, leadership and service, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life. 

Regional Arts & Culture Council seeks proposals for artistic projects in 2010

Technical assistance is available to help artists and arts organizations submit strong proposals

Faith Evans, Owner/Director, Playfully Inc.

August 11, 2009

Join us for either a full or half-day of experiential learning!

Better Together: Working Successfully with Others through the DISC Profile

Time: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Learn how to create powerful and positive connections with co-workers, board members, and clients by exploring a diversity of characteristics and behaviors. Join Faith Evans for this interactive workshop based on the DISC personality profile. We will turn this pencil and paper personality profile into an experience that is easy to remember, simple to apply, and above all, FUN!

The ReBuilding Center Summer Teen Workshops:

Hands on workshops for people ages 11-17

Come explore The ReBuilding Center with us this summer and find out what you can create out of all recycled building materials.  Learn hand and power tool skills and practice woodworking and construction techniques to craft your own unique pieces of art.  Camp takes place in the ReFind Furniture woodshop inside The ReBuilding Center.

July 6-9, 1-4pm

Sliding scale $55-$130 or $15-$35 per day

+$5 materials fee for Wed July 8

See full workshop descriptions online www.rebuildingcenter.org/campregistration.htm or email [email protected] for more information.

Emily Krafft

BE A MENTOR--make a difference for a child who is struggling and needs a guiding hand.   Neighborhood House sponsors two mentoring programs operating in several North Portland schools. A caring adult volunteer (that might be you!) meets with a student for lunch at school once a week... or they get together for a weekly community outing on weekends or after school. Get signed up now so that you will be ready to start mentoring when the new school year begins in the fall.   We also need volunteers to assist with after-school classes in our SUN School program.   For more information or to receive an application, please contact: