Please join the Oregon Peace Institute for the 2009 Peace Lecture, "Peacework and public scholarship," at Portland State University on August 1, 2009, 4 p.m., Cramer 53 auditorium.

Barbara Wien is past officer of the United States Institute of Peace, past Executive Director of the Consortium of Peace Research, Education and Development, and former Director of Peace Brigades International. The OPI Peace Lecture is free and open to the public.

Confused about harmful chemicals in your home, household products, and the baby’s room and want to learn more? The Oregon Center for Environmental Health is pleased to announce our next EcoSafe Home class on Wednesday, July 22nd from 7 to 8:30PM.

    Creating an EcoSafe Home

This one and half hour class will provide you with the knowledge you need to replace products that can be harmful to your family and will provide you with the information you need to make safer consumer choices for every room in your home including the garage and the garden.

Speaker: Nutritionist Joy Lasseter, Ph.D. Thursday, July 30, 8:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m., Clark Public Utilities Service Center, 1200 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663, Cost: FREE

Dr. Joy Lasseter is the author of “Absolutely Healthy, Fun Fast Foods” and a nutrition workshop presenter at Firstenburg and Luepke/Marshall Centers in Clark County. In this presentation, sponsored by nonprofit organization Northwest VEG, Dr. Lasseter will explain how to transition to a vegetarian diet. She will also discuss vegetarian nutrition.

Dr. Lasseter’s 8 p.m. talk will be preceded by a vegan potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. for anyone who wishes to attend. Information about the potluck can be found at the Northwest VEG website, http://nwveg.org/events.php.

Program Manager for Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's HIV Services. For full position description, visit www.emoregon.org. Submit cover letter and resume by 5 pm on 7/31. E-mail to [email protected], fax to (503) 223-7007 or mail to EMO, 0245 SW Bancroft St., Suite B, Portland, OR 97239. EOE.

Thank you, Krystal Sharinghousen, Office Assistant Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon [email protected] 503-221-1054

Education Intern - Slough School Education Program

Mid-September through late November 2009

20 hours/week

The Organization:

http://www.swni.org/watershed/intern

Watershed Education & Outreach Intern - AmeriCorps LINKS Member

Dates: September 2009 - June 2010 (flexible). 675 hour position (average about 15 hours per week).

Position Summary:

For the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's 25th anniversary ride, Bike MS (formerly known as the MS 150) will be staged in Stayton, Oregon, known for its covered bridges, idyllic countryside, proximity to Silver Falls State Park, and bike-friendly country roads. Bike MS: Explore Oregon offers the opportunity for all levels of riders to enjoy the Mid-Willamette Valley on August 1st and 2nd, while raising funds for MS programs, research and advocacy. This year, the event expects to draw over 500 riders and more than 100 volunteers to support the Oregon Chapter’s efforts. As this is a fundraising ride, this year we expect to raise over $400,000 for the nearly 7,000 individuals in Oregon and Southwest Washington dealing with Multiple Sclerosis.