When: 3rd Thursdays - 5:30-7:30pm. 

Where:  The Green Dragon

928 Southeast 9th Avenue - Portland, OR 97214 - (503) 517-0606

Join us for an evening of conversation!

Are you a nonprofit or someone who works with them?  A nonprofit looking for affordable consultants or vendors?  A volunteer looking for an organization eager for your time?  A nonprofit staff member wanting to partner on a project?

If so, CNRG's nonprofit networking event is for you. Come meet others who work and volunteer in Portland's nonprofit sector. Swap resources, share ideas, devise solutions and just hang out with community-minded people like yourself at a great community cafe.

Don't forget to bring a friend and a few bucks to enjoy one of The Green Dragon’s vegetarian, and omnivore sandwiches, or coffee, tea, beer or wine.

If you have questions, please e-mail [email protected]

When:  Monday, March 22, 2010 - 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Web:  http://www.thedirt.org/node/4745

Where: SEA Change Gallery - 625 NW Everett Street, #110 - Portland, OR

Celebrate Gray Water Reuse in Oregon on World Water Day at the SEA Change Gallery: a benefit for Recode's Statewide Organizing Tour

Thanks to an awesome grassroots campaign, gray water reuse is being legalized in Oregon - let's celebrate this major step towards a more sustainable state!!

The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free "Get the Facts" homebuyer workshop on Wednesday, March 17th, from 6-7:30PM at the Center. Also, the Center will be holding free Mortgage Default orientations on Tuesday, March 16th, and Thursday, March 18th, from 5-6PM. No reservations are required for any of these events. For information, contact 360-690-4496 X105.

The needs of teen parents and their infants, young adults in juvenile custody and homeless street youth go too often ignored by the communities they live in. Though Portland is lucky to have one of the strongest social service networks in the country, it still struggles to serve its at-risk youth.

On March 19, Dennis Morrow will discuss the status of homeless youth and other vulnerable young populations in Portland, the challenges of creating effective delivery systems for them and the miracles that a committed and caring community can achieve. He will also address why gangs are sometimes more effective in looking after their members than youth assistance and treatment programs.

The movies and Meaning Group is held the third Thursday of the month (March 18). Every month I try to find a movie that provides for some good discussion around the values we hold and the philosophical, spiritual or religious roots from which our values emerge. I also try to find venues that are low cost, are near a good restaurant, pub, or wine room, and are relatively easy to get to. It's difficult to get all those pieces to work together every month. This month we did pretty well.

Want more information about watering your lawn or garden? Community Energy Project is giving a free workshop on Watering to the Weather for Healthy Watersheds. Come learn how to be a part of protecting our local watersheds by reducing non-point source pollution with this informative class.

Learn how to:

Calibrate your drip system, soaker hoses, hose-end sprinklers, or automatic sprinkler systems to match your plants needs more accurately Water your lawn or garden based on weather patterns How actions in your back yard affects the local watershed

Qualified participants get a free kit of conservation materials! Includes soil probe, hose nozzle, rain gauges, bucket, flower seeds, and lots of information!

Intuitive Heart Healing 1

For beginners & those seeking Advanced Healing Skills - Learn to support yourself and your clients better!

March 27th & 28th 10am-6pm $250 Full Session CEU Credits Available

Practice circle every 3rd Tuesday (next is 3/16)

TO REGISTER: http://embodimentreiki1.eventbrite.com

Nature enthusiasts of all ages are invited to Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge for some fun hands-on nature activities, demonstrations, and crafts.

When: March 23-26, 2010 from 1:00pm-3:00pm (Participants can drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time.)

Where: 19255 SW Pacific Hwy, Sherwood. Meet us in the Classroom in the Wildlife Center

Cost: Free!

No registration is required. If you have questions or would like additional information, contact Jenna at 503.625.5944 x222

YOUR PARTICIPATION is CRITICAL at the MULTNOMAH CO. HEALTHY COMMUNITY BUDGET FORUM on THURSDAY! At the forum you have the chance to directly communicate with County officials about how the County should prioritize funding for its programs and services related to community health and livability next year:

**Topic Area: Creating a Healthy Community, Thursday, March 18th, 6-8pm, in the Multnomah Building Boardroom @ 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. in Portland.

(Focused on County services provided by the Health Dept., Dept. of County Human Services, Dept. of Community Services, Library Dept., Dept. of County Management, Office of Information Technology, and Commission on Children, Families & Communities)

The Pamplin School of Business at the University of Portland is pleased to announce their new Executive MBA in Nonprofit Management, scheduled to begin fall 2010. Applications are now being accepted and further information on the program, admissions and financial aid can be found at http://business.up.edu/default.aspx?cid=10204&pid=457. Information sessions will be held Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 PM in Room 452 Franz Hall (Siegfried Conference Room) and on Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 PM in Room 426 Franz Hall (Murphy Conference Room). If you would like to learn more about the program, please contact Associate Dean Howard Feldman at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> or 503-943-7270 or attend one of the upcoming information sessions.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is currently seeking to hire a Field Organizer in Portland and a Field Organizer in Eugene to carry out grassroots advocacy work. The Field Organizer implements strategic plans that protect reproductive rights. Previous experience with volunteer recruitment and leadership development desired. Driven candidates capable of working independently to organize and motivate volunteers are encouraged to apply.

The Portland Field Organizer works out of our Portland office and services several counties across northwest Oregon. The Eugene organizer works out of our Eugene office and services several counties in southern Oregon. Candidates must be able to work evening hours and on weekends. Travel throughout the state is required.

Friends of Tryon Creek State Park has 2 summer internships available. Both run June 14-August 20.

Portland's history is filled with stories of enterprising leaders. In its quest to create the world's most sustainable economy over the next five years, Portland needs inspired, resourceful and innovative leaders prepared to tackle today's challenges. Join City Club's New Leaders Council for one or all sessions of this three-part training series where you'll meet fellow Portlanders who are new to their leadership roles or who want to become leaders. You'll learn research-based leadership fundamentals, hear perspectives from veteran Portland leaders and get hands-on skills practice you can immediately apply to your life.