OPEN HOUSE IN THE COMPLETED Earthen Cabin!

Hi all.  It's almost done!!!  Please join Scott Howard of Earthen Hand Natural Building and me next Saturday, November 21, from Noon to 5pm, for an open house for the completed Earthen Cabin.

It is: drop-incasual free.  Bring friends & family.  

Where:  14845 NW Newberry Rd., Portland 97231 PLEASE CARPOOL!

See you then!Carl

The Social Sustainability Network and Colloquium at PSU invites you to join us Fri, Nov 20, 1-3pm, for a special working session on funding resources for social sustainability work.

New and seasoned researchers (faculty, students and community members) are invited to a working session for the PSU Social Sustainability Network: "Finding Funding for Social Sustainability Research" this Friday, in Room 485, University Center Building, 527 SW Hall.

A learning opportunity for you and a gift for them! Create Plenty has two workshops this week: Soapmaking and Face Care. Full fall schedule available in full version of this listing or www.createplenty.org/kitchen.html

THURSDAY, 6-8:30 PM: Have some delicious soaps ready to add a hand-made element to your gift giving! You will learn the process, help choose the oils, herbs and or spices to scent the final product. Lead by Joy from 100th Monkey Studios.

SATURDAY, 11-1 PM: See how easy it is to get the spa glow by simply walking into your kitchen. Walk away with know how and some products to use or gift! Bring small reusable containers for the products you make. Containers are available for an extra fee.

N/NE Portland Community Forum: Impacts of the Columbia River Crossing (CRC)

On Saturday, November 21st the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods and the Sustainability Clinic at Willamette University College of Law will be hosting a neutral Columbia River Crossing Impact Forum.

Students of the Sustainability Clinic will present their research about the impacts the Columbia River Crossing project could have on the east side of Portland and the region as a whole. The forum will also include a presentation by Jeri Williams from the Office of Neighborhood Involvement, and former Executive Director of the Environmental Justice Action Group, on her involvement and advocacy on the various stages of this bridge expansion project. 

KBOO Benefit with Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan

Doors: 6:30PM Event: 7:30PM

Cost: $10 General Admission, $25 Limited Reserved Seating- Tickets available at Bagdad Theater, Crystal Ballroom and tickmaster.com

$150 VIP Ticket- includes a pre-lecture reception with Amy Goodman, a copy of Breaking the Sound Barrier, reserved seating at the Bagdad. These tickets can only be purchased by calling Sun Lee, KBOO Interim Development Director at 503.231.8032 ext 222

Award-winning journalist Amy Goodman, host of the daily, grassroots, global, radio/TV news hour Democracy Now!, is on a national speaking tour to mark DN!'s 13th anniversary and launch her new book, Breaking the Sound Barrier.

Support the Blazers while supporting the Archimedes Movement. Win a pair of tickets to see the Portland Trail Blazers play the L.A. Lakers on January 8th

https://wecandobetter.org/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=4

We've got 5 pairs of tickets to the Portland Trail Blazers vs. LA Lakers game at the Rose Garden on January 8th, 2009! For just 10 bucks, you can enter our raffle to win one of these pairs of Blazer tickets. These are 100-level seats, just a few rows up from the court. Winners will be announced on Dec. 16th. You may even have a "special guest" sitting with you in the section. The best part - the proceeds go to help the Archimedes Movement (www.WeCanDoBetter.org)

The Community Consulting Program (CCP) is an outreach effort sponsored by the Organizational Development Network of Oregon and provides pro-bono consulting services to Portland area public benefit non-profits. CCP is accepting applications through January 29th for our Fall Round of consulting assistance. For more information, client testimonials, and to download the application, go to the ODN Oregon homepage and look for the CCP link on the left menu: www.ODNoregon.org

Nonprofit organizations around the state responding to current issues or events may apply for grants up to $1,000.

Nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon who respond quickly and thoughtfully to current issues and events shaping our world have a new opportunity for funding. Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities) invites requests for Responsive Program Grants (formerly Opportunity Grants) for up to $1,000.

To download the Request for Proposals and find out more about how to apply, please visit: oregonhumanities.org

Proposals are reviewed monthly and decisions are made by members of Oregon Humanities’ statewide volunteer board of directors.

Join us at Portland State University on Friday, Nov 20 (9-4:30) for an exploration of what interpersonal neurobiology adds to understanding organizations, to improving internal relationships and external performance.

For a full description, location and other information, go to:

For a $50 discount on the PSU continuing education/noncredit rate for this class, just mention seeing this on the CNRG list.  Call 503-725-4832 to register.

Video streaming is available and the class continues online for two weeks. Let Registration know if you would like to video stream this class. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Couples Counseling with Addictions Issues with Arthur Wray Pascoe, PhD

Th Nov 19 8:30-4 pm , 2009

When sobriety is the goal for the client, couples issues can be neglected or overlooked. Learn dynamic assessment techniques and look at the client’s systems before, during, and after sobriety. Anger and resentment, often common themes with couples who have experienced addictions issues, will be explored. Learn to identify individual vs. couples dynamics; address issues rooted in shame and partner resentment; and when not to work with a couple. Sexual dysfunction, infidelity and reestablishing trust, and responsibility for "slips" will also be explored.

For more information:  http://www.ceed.pdx.edu/menthealth/

Counseling Men Effectively with Arthur Wray Pascoe, PhD

Research describes women requesting counseling at a five-to-one ratio over men. Men tend to finally seek help when their partner is threatening to leave, their job is in jeopardy or their functioning is impaired due to depression or substance abuse. Once in treatment, practitioners often protest that men are difficult to engage and are more likely to terminate treatment early. In this workshop, explore the unique challenges and distinct advantages presented by male clients for both male and female therapists.

For more information: 

Plant Trees and help restore the Dairy Creek watershed at Banks Elementary School at SOLV’s Team Up For Watershed Health site on Saturday, December 12th. Plantings start at 9 am, end by 12 pm and SOLV provides tools and gloves. By planting native trees and shrubs, volunteers will be lowering stream temperatures and creating an ecosystem that will filter polluted stormwater runoff, improve water quality, provide better habitat for wildlife, and be more resilient to climate change.

Plant Trees and help restore the Rinearson Creek watershed in Gladstone at SOLV’s Team Up For Watershed Health site on Saturday, December 12. Plantings start at 9 am, end by 12 pm and SOLV provides tools and gloves. By planting native trees and shrubs, volunteers will be lowering stream temperatures and creating an ecosystem that will filter polluted stormwater runoff, improve water quality, provide better habitat for wildlife, and be more resilient to climate change.

Learn About a New Culture!

Are you able and willing to donate your time and skills?  Do you like to have fun?  Would you be interested in welcoming immigrants into our community?  Would you like to learn about a new culture?  Learn a new language?  Would you like to be a mentor?

Come share, build, and practice your skills by volunteering your time with us!

We are looking for mentors who are willing to help East African, Burmese, Eastern European and Hispanic youth.  Mentors will spend one and a half hours a week helping with homework and English, talking about school, life, and the youth’s future.

Volunteer Development Associate

Playworks is new to Portland and we’re seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and assist us in coordinating activities that will generate resources and visibility for our expanding organization.

About us: We are a national nonprofit that supports learning by providing safe, healthy and inclusive play and physical activity to schools at recess and throughout the entire school day. With a unique focus on recess, Playworks employs play and physical activity as tools to teach valuable lessons that translate back to improved learning in the classroom. Students return to class after recess better able to focus and with fewer conflicts that cut into valuable teaching time.