When: May 20th - 6-7:30pm. 

Where:  The Green Dragon  928 SE 9th Ave  (SE Belmont & 9th)

Join us at the fabulous Green Dragon restaurant for an evening of introductions and opportunities. Meet folks from other non-profits, discover who’s looking for partners to build coalitions with, what new volunteer opportunities are available and when internship and employment positions maybe opening up. Have fun and a fantastic dinner.

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

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This Sunday Mar Goman, the current artist-in-residence at SCRAP, will be giving a talk on her current gallery show as well as a workshop on object wrapping, Xerox transfers and collaging. This is a great opportunity to learn from a professional artist and to find out more about her installation, "Lucy", currently exhibiting at Re:Vision Gallery.

Date: Sunday, May 23rd Time: 2:00-4:00 Place: SCRAP, 2915 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Cost: $10.00 materials fee Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. For more information email [email protected] or call SCRAP at 503-294-0769, x1.

http://scrapaction.org/programs/classes-and-workshops/

Free Composting Toilet Workshop

Friday May 21st, 2010

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Madison High School

2735 NE 82nd Portland, OR 97220

Room C-56

The word "humanure" inevitably raises many questions: Is it feasible? Is it safe? Is it legal? What is everybody making such a big stink about?

Join us for a presentation and discussion on composting toilets and humanure. We will cover all the pressing questions that would-be humanure enthusiasts may have. Topics include: the environmental benefits, toilet construction, humanure harvest and maintenance, the legality of the whole thing, and more! Participants will leave with a better understanding of the composting toilet controversy and resources for getting involved in the movement.

Job Anouncment

Friendly House, Inc.

Customer Service Representative I

Founded in 1930, Friendly House, Inc. is a non-profit neighborhood center and social service agency in Portland, Oregon.

Scope of the position:

   The Customer Service Representative position is customer focused to meet or exceed internal and external customers’ expectations and needs.  The person who fills this position must put customers at the center of all work activities and take time to ensure that every Friendly House customer feels valued.  This position represents the face of Friendly House and is the first contact with potential customers.

Closing Date:  May 24th, 2010

Service Dates: June 14, 2010 - November 19, 2010 Hood River, Oregon

Spring Cleaning!! We have desks, office chairs, podium, file cabinet and more. Office supplies include binders, file folders, markers/pens, clipboards,tab inserts and much more. Please stop by anytime between 10am - 3pm 3534 SE Main St 97214 or contact Louisa at 503-232-0010 to set up a time. See you soon! Offered until May 28th!

Portlanders if you’re going to eat fast food eat Panda Express on Friday, May 21st & 28th.

Present the flyer from the link below between 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Portland.

http://www.bgcportland.org/assets/files/Panda%20Express.pdf

Thank you and see you at Panda Express!

Sponsored by American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

Many organizations, regardless of size or industry, are turning to talent management to achieve a significant impact. Three top notch leaders provide information on how strong talent management can help your organization succeed.

Date: June 17, 2010

Time: 1 - 4 pm

Location: Multnomah Bldg, Portland, Oregon

Cost: $25 ASTD Chapter members; $35 others (price increase after June 9)

To register and for complete details: Visit the website at http://www.astdcascadia.org and then click on the Events link (upper left hand).

Are you good at managing volunteers? Whether you're a pro at directing volunteers, or are a detail-oriented person who enjoys big events, your skills are needed!

Hands On will be hosting a volunteer experience for 2,000 Intel volunteers and their families at OMSI on Friday, May 28th from 5:30 -10pm. We need your help to make this a success!

Projects will include Love Letters for Kids, creating recipe books for families in need and collecting/cleaning books for the Children's Book Bank. You can help ensure that each project is a success by signing up as a "Crowd Manager" for this event.

Looking for a great way to spend your Saturday morning? This Saturday, May 22nd from 10am-noon, Alder Elementary Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) program is hosting a work party to do maintenance on their school garden. The Alder garden is a vibrant edible garden used for after-school garden club and summer camp. If you are available to volunteer contact Robert at robertm (at) metfamily.org or 503 255-4673 x 8885 for more info.

Caitlin Blethen

Youth Grow Manager

Growing Gardens

2003 NE 42nd Ave # 3

Portland, OR 97213

www.growing-gardens.org

"Planting seeds for good food, healthy people and strong communities... we help people GROW"