On May 7, City Club welcomes the two Democratic primary contenders for State Treasurer, Rick Metsger and Ted Wheeler. The Treasury has numerous financial responsibilities that include managing the investment of state funds, issuing state bonds and serving as the central bank for state agencies. The two candidates will discuss their outlooks on topics such as fiscal responsibility, innovation, job creation and resource management. They will also address the recent discovery by The Oregonian that Treasury employees repeatedly claimed reimbursement for free meals and regularly exceeded allowed lodging costs.

Fight poverty in Oregon as a member of the Oregon Campus Compact AmeriCorps*VISTA team!!

Oregon Campus Compact (ORCC) VISTA members are placed at higher education institutions throughout the state and build the capacity of these institutions to serve the community. ORCC VISTA members coordinate programs that build awareness of poverty issues, create civic engagement opportunities for students, faculty, and staff, and build community partnerships that address local poverty.

Metropolitan Family Service is immediately hiring a part-time SUN Activity Leader to support programming through the end of the school year at Lynch View Elementary School in outer SE Portland. Our school has an especially high number of students involved this Spring, so this individual will be responsible for assisting current Activity Leaders in the areas of outdoor recreation, literacy and science, depending on the needs of the day.

Must have experience with and enthusiasm for working with elementary-aged children along with sound judgment and problem-solving skills. Please email to request a complete job description.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions: A FREE self-management program developed by Stanford University for people with Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Arthritis & other chronic health concerns. Ideal for people age 55+

Next Workshop starts on Thursday May 13th from 1:00-3:30 pm (meets 1x/week for 6 weeks on Thursdays) at Trenton Terrace 4720 N Trenton Street Transportation may be available through Impact NW. Please inquire. Call or email to register: 503-285-6565 x5 or [email protected] (MUST pre-register)

Enroll in a Living Well With Chronic Conditions workshop today and learn how to put "life" back in your life! FREE Meet once a week for 2 1/2 hours for 6 weeks Textbook/Workbook provided

Please join the Black United Fund of Oregon on May 27, 2010 for a three (3) hour interactive training workshop on: Planned Giving for the One-Person Shop

This workshop provides an overview of planned giving, low-cost advertising ideas to promote estate gifts, small group discussion, and gift planning resources. Find out how a minimal investment can bring in a gift of a life time.

Speaker: Sharon Bosserman-Benson

Workshop Objectives: -Gain a basic understanding of planned giving -Identify obstacles and overcome aversion to gift planning -Walk away with ideas to promote estate gifts -Practice gift planning language to engage donors -Gather resources to offer donors

Hello Volunteers, It has come time to tend to our lovely trails around West Whitaker Pond, as they are finally succombing to the tall grasses and weeds from the surrounding forest. Please join us as we spend the morning beautifying our trails with bark chips and weed removal. Bring sturdy shoes, and if weather demands, a waterproof jacket. Snacks, drinks, gloves and tools provided.

STEWARDSHIP SATURDAY! Saturday, May 8th, 9am - noon Whitaker Ponds, 7040 NE 47th Ave Please RSVP to [email protected] or 503.281.1132 and bring a friend!!!