Save the Date!  Umpqua Bank Jewelry Trunk Show & Wine Fundraiser For Neighborhood House

Shop, sip, eat and shop some more...Join us for this unique shopping event featuring beautiful, hand-crafted Elizabeth Jewelry and fabulous wine from Mia Sonatina Wines. Delicious light appetizers will be served by Fab!Fare Catering. A portion of all sales will benefit Neighborhood House programs. Bring your friends! Friday, September 11th from 3:30-6:30pm, 6610 SW Cardinal Lane Tigard, OR 97224.

Contact Tia Sherry for more info at 503-246-1663 x118 or [email protected].

HISTORY PUB: Big League Baseball in Slabtown, August 31

This month’s History Pub features former Portland Beavers’ star player Eddie Basinski and senior advisor Jack Cain.  Before Major League teams arrived from the East, the Portland Beavers were part of an equivalent organization called the Pacific Coast League. During the Beavers’ first 50 years, home field was at NW 24th and Vaughn streets and the team played against the likes of Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams. The team launched many boys like Johnny Pesky and Mickey Lolich into professional baseball careers. Come celebrate summer at this discussion of Portland’s early baseball era!

VENTURA PARK CONCERT by Po' Girl

(SE Stark Street at 114th Ave) Wednesday, August 26, 2009 6:00 to 8:00 pm

The second of two free concerts in Ventura Park will be from 6 to 8 pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 with music by Po' Girl. 

This will be the second time this Canadian group has played in Portland.  They are on tour, fitting this performance in between a gig in Seattle and another in Sisters, Oregon.  Their style of music is called "urban roots", which derives from folk, country and jazz. 

Making sense of the true cost of college can be confusing and daunting. Hear from financial aid advisors who will help make sense of financing your child's higher education by explaining various types of financial aid. Experts will also be on hand to provide great scholarship resources and answer questions.

When: Wed. August 26th at noon

Where: McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 N.E. 33rd Ave), the Mina Parsons Room

All food and drinks is discounted 15% off!

RSVP to Xochilth Franklin by calling 503-282-7973 or email [email protected]

This FREE workshop is hosted by the Black United Fund of Oregon in partnership with Unitus Community Credit Union and McMenamins.

Come and cool off with us!

For Immediate Release:      August 24, 2009

Contact:         Michelle Kroll (503) 794-8542

Email:             [email protected]

Attachment:    Monthly Calendar

Re:                 September 2009 Events

Registration:   Call (503) 794-8542 or email: [email protected]

Location:        Franciscan Spiritual Center

Address:        6902 S.E. Lake Road, Suite 300

JOB TITLE: AmeriCorps National Direct Member-Nutrition Education Program - Bilingual Spanish Required

REPONSIBLE TO: Nutrition Education Program Coordinator

TERM AND BENEFITS: 1700 hours of volunteer service within a 10-12 month period. Member will receive a living allowance of $11,400, health insurance, training, child care, and an education award of $4,725 upon successful completion of service.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Full job description and application process at http://www.oregonfoodbank.org/about_ofb/employment/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/8/2009

Join us for Community Partner Day: Aug. 31st

What happens when Portlanders participate in Local Agenda NW? They find their voice, design a solution, and seek to make a difference that will last.

Join us for the 12-week course that meets each Tuesday (TONIGHT!) beginning August 25th PCC at 1626 SE Water Ave., Room 306 (by OMSI) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Housecall Providers Hospice program will begin a new volunteer training series on October 6. We are seeking a group of dedicated volunteers to join us.

Housecall Providers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings primary care medical housecalls to homebound seniors and people with disabilities throughout the Portland metro area. Our hospice program serves our own patients who are near the end of life. Our goal is help our patients remain in their homes and communities with high-quality care, pain management and family support.

On Sunday, September 13th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Film Action Oregon, in partnership with the Hollywood Neighborhood Association and Whole Foods Market, will host the first annual “Summer’s End Dog Fest” in Grant Park, celebrating indy film, (wo)man’s best friend and community. To realize the full potential of this event, we are looking for some fun-loving volunteers with a sense of humor to help with event set-up, tear down and to assist with event activities.

Oregon Mentors is a non profit organization that supports more than 80 youth mentoring organizations in Oregon and SW Washington. One of our staff members will be in Sellwood this Wednesday to answer your questions and highlight the various types of mentoring opportunities available. Stop by to get some information about what it takes to become a mentor with one of the 34 programs in Multnomah County.

What: Mentoring Coffee Talk

Where: Marsee Bakery

1625 Se Bybee Blvd.

Portland, OR

When: August 26th, 2009 4 -6 pm

** If you can't make it check out www.oregonmentors.org

** Have questions already....email [email protected]