The 2009 Oregon Governor’s Volunteer Awards will honor 20 individuals and seven organizations for their commitment to voluntary service benefiting the state of Oregon and its people. The awards, which are sponsored by the Oregon Volunteers Commission for Voluntary Action and Service, will be presented at the 2009 Oregon Governor’s Volunteer Awards Luncheon in Salem on Oct. 2.

As a part of Banned Books Week, the ACLU of Oregon brings back the Uncensored Celebration, a freedom of expression extravaganza, at Holocene (1001 SE Morrison Portland) on Thursday, October 1st from 7:30pm-1:30am.

The event’s program will include two entertaining segments. From 7:30-9:30pm, Portland’s own Storm Large will host a group of local authors including Chelsea Cain, Cheryl Strayed, Matt Briggs, and M. Allen Cunningham as they read from challenged books and share their personal stories of censorship. After 9:30pm, hip-hop performer, producer and radio personality, Cool Nutz, will emcee our musical segment of the night with performances by the Slants, The Family Gun, Mic Crenshaw, DJ Anjali, and DJ O.G. One.

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Now more than ever we need swift, powerful grassroots leadership. We must continue to develop the knowledge and perfect the skills necessary to re-frame this debate!

On October 16th, 2009 please join us for the second annual Archimedes Movement Conference: Putting the HEALTH Back in Health Reform. We have an amazing lineup of keynote speakers, public leaders, and experienced professionals who will share their wealth of knowledge and expertise, so that we can show others the kind of transformational change we keep talking about.

Does your art involve light boxes, light bulbs or lanterns? What abut sunshine, stained glass or solar power?

Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival Music on the River for the River Buy Tickets The Tualatin River is the Misty River. It’s fitting that the Misty Mamas  are playing the first Tualatin Riverfront Music Festival. The Misty Mamas play their own mix of acoustic bluegrass, gospel and old timey music. Event participants can paddle to the concert (boat parking available) or borrow a TRK boat and listen to the music on the water.

Tickets are $20 and include admission for one adult, one glass of the Tualatin River OKTOBERFEST (brewed especially for the event by Max’s Fanno Creek Brew Pub), use of kayaks or canoes during the event and children’s activities.  Admission is free for children (with a paid parent ticket).

People from all walks of life often lose themselves in pursuing counterfeit pleasures - cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, thrill seeking, sex, food, gambling, and on-line fantasies to name just a few. How does the pursuit of pleasure result in compulsion and loss of control? Craving for Ecstasy and Natural Highs addresses this fundamental question and then explores positive ways to achieve lasting happiness and fulfillment. Students of addictive behaviors and anyone interested in discovering healthy means to satisfy the drive to alter consciousness will find this workshop compelling. Thurs and Fri 8:30am-4 pm Sept 17,18 2009 For more information:   http://www.ceed.pdx.edu/addictions (click on current courses) or contact --

EMO Russian Oregon Social Services Domestic Violence Client Advocate. Full description at www.emoregon.org. Send cover letter & resume by 9/30 to ROSS , 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., PDX, OR 97202, fax (503) 777-6545 or [email protected].

EMO Russian Oregon Social Services Program Development Assistant. Full description at www.emoregon.org. Send cover letter & resume by 10/2 to ROSS , 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., PDX, OR 97202, fax (503) 777-6545 or [email protected].

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Learn how to weatherize your home to reduce your impact on the environment and save money on energy bills. This workshop will take place in the home of a Sunnyside Neighborhood resident and be a hands-on demonstration to teach folks how to weatherize their homes and to generate volunteers to spread the knowledge and work throughout Sunnyside and beyond.

Topics will include how heat and air move within a home, how a blower-door test works, and hands on installation of cost-effective measures to reduce air leaks and insulate a home.

Description Studies show that 60% of first-time donors to organizations don’t give to the organization again. Learn and share strategies and tips for improving donor retention.

Learning objective Develop strategies to keep new donors, previous donors, and encourage loyal donors

Bio Bonni Goldberg is Associate Director and Development Director for Girls Inc. of NW Oregon. She is an author and frequent motivational speaker on a variety of topics.

Location: YWCA, 1111 SW 10th Ave., Portland, Oregon 3rd Floor Meeting Room

Time: 3:00 pm: Networking 3:30-5:00 pm: Presentation

This is a free event, no registration is required.

Willamette Valley Development Officers and Nonprofit Network of SW Washington present the WVDO Development Series.

Come to this session to gain an overview of free and low cost options for establishing good web presence for your organization on the Internet, receiving donations online, and using social networking to connect with a new generation of donors. These low cost / no cost approaches to your organization’s web presence through simple tools will show you how to create a simple, elegant and easy to use website in about 15 minutes, start using social networking and social media websites to grow your support base, and implement simple website donation solutions which help you connect with new supporters.

Write it Rich! Real-world Writing Tips for Reluctant Writers

September 21, 2009, 6-7pm

$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members (check/cash)

At the Mercy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy

Email Anu ([email protected]) to RSVP

Are you writing for the internet? Find out how to resonate with an invisible audience in this 1-hour workshop. Susan Rich, owner of RichWriting Inc., shows you how to organize thoughts and pick a key message. Together you’ll discuss what makes good content—do’s and don’ts to capture your market’s attention. Susan Rich is a business writer, editor, and writing consultant with 20+ years of experience.

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is seeking adults who are passionate about working with both children and international populations to fill many positions in our after school youth programs.

Please visit www.irco.org/volunteer to learn more about how to get involved and contact Leah Benson, IRCO Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions at [email protected] or 503.234.1541 x 189.

The incredible VegFest is in search of a photographer to shoot for 3 hours at the event on Saturday, Sept. 19. You will be capturing scenes like fest-goers partaking of food samples, chefs giving demonstrations, bands playing, speakers speaking, folks having fun! After (or before) your shift, you'll have free admission to enjoy the food samples yourself, and check out the chefs, speakers, bands, etc. The fest site is http://www.portlandvegfest.org.

If you are interested, please contact Charley at [email protected] or 503.288.1503. Thanks!