Covers & Blankets 7 is a open mic night of COVER tunes generating BLANKETS, warm clothing, and toiletries to be donated to the Janus Youth Program of Portland, an off the street shelter for young mothers and at risk teens right here in Portland.

Start Time: Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 7:00pm End Time: Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 2:00am Location: the Bossanova Ballroom Street: 722 E. Burnside City/Town: Portland, OR

Here's how it works.... YOU show up to the Bossanova Ballroon with a New or gently used Blanket, jacket, hat, pair of socks, scarf or gloves, etc,... or NEW Toiletries and 5 bucks for your admission to the show.

Virginia Garcia’s Second Annual Healthcare Symposium

A Community Conversation About Our Changing Healthcare Climate

How do shifts in our political and social environments impact healthcare in Oregon? The economy, current healthcare reform efforts and other changes at the state and national level play a major role in our provision of healthcare. This symposium will bring together state, business, policy and healthcare leaders to discuss various views on how our evolving healthcare climate is impacting our lives and where we should go from here.

Keynote Speaker: John Kitzhaber, M.D., Governor, 1995-2003

Moderator: Jack Friedman, CEO, Providence Health Plans

Panelists:

Dear CNRG members:

My name is Lisa White, and I am a returned Peace Corps volunteer from West Africa and the new regional Peace Corps Recruiter for the Portland area. Please add the following 2 events to your digest:

Peace Corps at the Public Service Career Fair, February 6

Serving in the Peace Corps is a great way to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a new language, and have the experience of a lifetime. Come meet with a returned Peace Corps volunteer who will share his personal experience, answer your questions, and provide tips to guide you through the application process.

Saturday, February 6 10:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Lewis and Clark College

Title:                                      Executive Director

Status:                                  Regular, Full time, exempt position

Salary range:                      $74,000 - $92,000 annually DOE, plus benefits

Background  

LARGE RENTAL SPACE/OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: Are you, or anyone you may know, in need of a large rental space or office space?  St. Philip Neri's Paulist Center has several options for rentals. The large upper church and a small office, both on the second floor are available for rent to non-profit organizations. Suggested uses for the larger space are artists spaces, dance group(s), arts and crafts display booths, (need own partitions) and  offices. If interested, contact Jeanne at 503-231-4955, ext. 103. The Paulist Center is conveniently located at SE 16th and Division. Liability  insurance is required for all permanent rentals. We also have a certified kitchen for catering businesses and/or start-up organizations.

Hello CNRG,

I would be interested in hearing back from anyone in the area that has switched to using Vonage, or other VoIP services as a comprehensive replacement for land line phone systems.

Many thanks in advance!

-- Brian Frank, Operations Director

Bitch Media 4930 NE 29th Avenue, Portland, OR 97211 503.282.5699

Support What You Love: Donate Now! nonprofit, independent, reader-supported www.bitchmedia.org

Community Energy Project is now an EPA certified Accredited Training Provider for the new Renovation, Repair and Painting requirements for contractors and others who disturb lead-based paint in targeted housing. Proceeds from the training fees fund CEP programs, including lead poisoning prevention, weatherization workshops, and services for seniors and people with disabilities.

This 8-hour training will cover topics including:

Why lead paint should be a concern

Current regulations

Preparation of worksite

Containing dust during work

Cleaning activities and checking work

Recordkeeping

Training non-certified renovation workers

Hands-on activities

Review and test

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Procure business support in the form of vehicle advertising for Ride Connection’s East County U-Ride program. Revenue generated from this outreach effort will go towards the U-Ride volunteer transportation program which supports the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities.

It couldn’t be easier to volunteer - all you need to do is simply show up around 8:45am. Friends of Trees will provide morning refreshments, gloves, and tools, as well as guidance from experienced volunteer crew leaders. We just ask that you wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

PORTLAND :: Turn East Portland green by helping to plant over 100 street trees in the Hazelwood, Mill Park, and Centennial neighborhoods! Meet at Gethesmane Lutheran Church at 11560 SE Market Street (http://bit.ly/nt013010)

TIGARD :: We return to King City Park to finish this year’s restoration efforts – we’ll be planting about 400 trees and shrubs! Meet at the end of SW Montague Way (http://bit.ly/gsi013010)

Friday, Feb.  5 is the final day that Living Earth’s Hats & Scarves “drop-off” baskets will be out to collect hand-knit and crocheted items for kids, families, and other folks this winter. (See HatsandScarves.org for details.) Since just mid-November we have collected more than 450 beautiful hand-crafted items to share home-made warmth with those in need.  But don’t stop yet!

Our distribution partners this winter include IRCO Africa House, Emanuel Children’s Hospital, Sisters of the Road, Blanchet House, and the Clothes Closet for Portland Public Schools. Drop-sites for finished items are at Seven Corners New Seasons Market and all Albina Community Bank branches.