Join the Friends of Vermont Creek as we explore our watershed! 

Saturday, August 22nd, 9:30am-Noon. Meet at corner of SW 35th & Troy (by Key Bank) in Multnomah Village and **Bring Water!**

Learn more about stormwater runoff, groundwater, and native vs. invasive plants in our watershed. We will visit several sites that the Friends of Vermont Creek have been involved in restoring. Tour is expected to take 2.5 hours one way, about 2-2.5 miles, with some trail hiking through Gabriel Park.

There will be limited shuttle service available to take people back to Multnomah Village at the end of the tour, if needed.

The ReBuilding Center’s Workshops explore new possibilities for used building materials. During each workshop, community craft and tradespersons teach hands on skills to empower students to create their own reuse projects.

Sculpture from Reclaimed Materials

This three day workshop will explore the basics of common building techniques as a means to create sculptural art. Students will observe brief demonstrations in a variety of construction methods and will use these techniques to create a number of small sculptural studies. Students will leave this class with a better understanding of their built environment and a new perspective on the artistic potential of common building materials.

Tuition: $85

In September, Miracle Theatre Group is pleased to present “La Luna Nueva”, a two-week festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Like the new moon emerging from the shadows, “La Luna Nueva” shines its light on new artists and new work across a variety of disciplines. Join us for passionate Spanish flamenco dance, jazzy Cuban filin music, bilingual poetry and songs from local authors and musicians, open mic nights and five, free staged readings of plays under consideration for next season.

Creating a Green Home

We are bringing him back by popular demand!

Michael Klement AIA, CGP, Principal of Architectural Resource, LLC

Architectural Resource, LLC of Ann Arbor, Michigan has been highlighted in Fine Builders Magazine for a craftsman remodel project that transformed a modest craftsman home into a stunning Arts and Crafts jewel. This presentation is a wonderful opportunity for you to explore the core of a new green home, green remodeling project, or green addition project. You will gain valuable information, insights and inspirations that can immediately be applied to your own new construction or remodeling project.

Sock Monkeys are so much fun to make! Two Sundays sessions left! August 23rd and 30th, 2-5 pm.

Come to both sessions to create the sock monkey of your dreams, or learn the basics in one.

All you need is basic sewing ability, we provide everything else!

$5-$25 sliding scale.

Open Studio hours are being extended on TuesdaysIn September we will have open studios 6-9pm on Tuesday nights.

$5-$25 includes clay and use of tools. Trade opportunities available. The kiln has been fired! Come by to glaze or pick up your work.

Kids Ceramics classes will be held on Mondays starting Sept 21st. Two sessions: 2-3 & 3:30-5. 

Old friends and new, live music and BBQ! Come celebrate decades of hostelling in America, and 25 years in Southeast Portland on Saturday, August 29th.

11am – 4pm. Northwest hostel.Hostel Tours, Lunchtime BBQ in the Secret Garden, Live Music, Hostel Stories

4pm. Guided Bike Ride to Hawthorne Hostel. Join Shawn Granton of the Urban Adventure League for a fun and casual bike ride from HI-Portland, Northwest to HI-Portland Hawthorne Hostel

Bicycling played an important role in early hostel history, and it will be a feature of the memorabilia display celebrating hostelling's rustic roots.

Position Announcement Gateway to College National Network Program Manager – Training and Site Support

Gateway to College National Network is a fast-growing education nonprofit organization with partner programs in 14 states. The National Network is replicating the Gateway to College model with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wal-Mart Foundation. Since 2003, the Network has raised $16 million to reconnect high school dropouts with meaningful education. As of spring of 2009, the Network includes 24 partner programs located on college campuses in partnership with over 111 school districts. More information about Gateway to College is available at www.gatewaytocollege.org.

Naturalist Skills Community Night Coordinator

Cascadia Wild is looking for someone to coordinate our Naturalist Skills Community Night, a program that provides free classes every Monday night in naturalist skills, outdoor survival skills, or related topics.

Duties include soliciting teachers, advertising, and hosting the event. Time commitment is approximately 10 hours/week, for about 3 weeks each month. Internship can run mid September through December, though a commitment of September through the beginning of May would be preferred.

For a full description, visit Cascadia Wild's website, www.cascadiawild.org/AboutUs/InternshipsJobs.htm, or call (503) 235-9533. 

Dear Fellow Nonprofit Community Members,

My name is Mike and I am interested in finding entry level nonprofit work. I am looking for part time or full time with some flexibility to fit in time to take a few classes during the week. I have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies and am currently enrolled in the Nonprofit Management master's program at Portland State University. I know that this is bold to ask, but I would appreciate any employers out there willing to give me some experience to please contact me with an opportunity.

My email is [email protected]

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Mike Norman

Request for Proposals, Deadline September/15/2009

For More information Contact: Margi Guilfoyle [email protected] 503-234-2383 Lower Columbia Center-NWSA

Professional Placement (P2) Autumn 2009 RFP

Northwest Service Academy (NWSA)  is now accepting proposals for the Professional Placement (P2) program. Applications are due September 15, 2009.

NWSA will award up to 10 AmeriCorps positions through the Autumn RFP process. Interested organizations can receive the application materials by contacting Margi Guilfoyle at [email protected]  or 503.234.2383 x118.   

Take a look at a new blog devoted to the discussion of facilitation and nonprofit management issues. New posts approximately twice a week. Categories include: Agency Capacity Building, Facilitation Techniques, Meeting Management, Nonprofit Management, and Working with a Consultant. Links to tools and templates that I use.

http://www.facilitationprocess.com/

Help tally and sort the massive amount of donations that have been collected throughout the month of August for the 2009 Schoolhouse Supplies/KGW Supply Drive!

This exciting event will take place at KGW’s studio in SW Portland and the growing tally of supplies will be broadcast on KGW News Channel 8 throughout the day!

Lots of volunteers are needed throughout the day (8:30am – 5:00pm) to help inventory and organize all of the incoming donations. If you are available to help out for a three hour shift during the day, or if you have a group that may be interested in volunteering together at the event, please contact Lydia at [email protected] or 503-249-9933.

Thanks for being a part of our biggest supply drive of the year!

JOB SUMMARY: Vault Volunteers assist with various cash handling duties in the vault, and work with and under the supervision of a Finance employee responsible for this function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assist in preparation of change bags for retail cash registers. This consists of helping to verify the cash count of incoming bags, and changing out the proper denominations for the next day of business. · Help count and maintain change fund. · Assist with requesting change orders as needed. · Work on special projects as assigned by the Finance Department.

ARRRR! 7th Annual Aquifer Adventure - VOLUNTEERS needed!

Saturday, September 12

Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Portland Water Bureau Canoe Launch - NE 166th at Airport Way