The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free Mortgage Default Orientation on Tuesday, July 20th, from 5-6PM at the Center. This workshop is the required first step in learning how to work with your lender and how the Center can assist you in resolving your mortgage problem. You do not need to be in default to get help. No reservations are required. For information, contact 360-690-4496 X105. The Community Housing Resource Center is a HUD certified, non-profit counseling/education center.

Salmon have thrived in Vancouver's Salmon Creek for centuries. As the creeks namesake they would return from the ocean, crowding the creek with hope for another generation. Locals told stories of their grand numbers, claiming they could walk across the creek on their backs the fish were so plentiful.

The current reality is much different. Salmon Creek, like many northwest streams and rivers, no longer supports the bounty it once did. Many factors are impacting salmon survival. Lack of cover, high stream temperatures, erosion and lack of rearing areas are a few of the threats that salmon face in Salmon Creek.

Finger-food Potluck & Discussion: Engaged Spirit - Heart in Action Monday July 19, 6:45-8:30 pm The Little Church, 5138 NE 23rd Ave. Suggested donation $5-$10, but all are welcome.

The world faces crises on many fronts and the need for change is pressing. What changes do we hope to create, and how do we cope with the challenges we face? Who are our models in our efforts to bring peace, justice, beauty, and balance into our world?

We'll consider some of the leading voices who have lived their answers to these questions. Come and join the discussion, share simple finger foods, and enjoy good company. Be sure to bring:

Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon is seeking a donated new or gently-used full size refrigerator for our office kitchen. We can help coordinate pick up and moving. Please email Shauna at [email protected] or call (503) 595-5501 ext 300.

Learn more about us at http://www.oregonhunger.org.

Garden Educators Workshop

Wednesday 6-8pm SE Location

Learn strategies to engage groups of elementary children in the garden classroom. In this workshop you will learn: 1) ways to engage elementary aged children in hands-on gardening activities, 2) strategies to keep students focused, 3) safety management and 4) games and activities.

This workshop is presented by GROWINGGARDENS and Friends of Zenger Farms.

Sliding scale donation of $10-20

To register contact: Caitlin Blethen at 503 284 8420 or [email protected]

Caitlin Blethen

Youth Grow Manager

GROWINGGARDENS

2003 NE 42nd Ave # 3

Our Community University: Thriving in a Changing World

Backyard Health Reform! Learn about the locally available herbs and "weeds" that are freely available to help us soothe an earache, settle an upset tummy, calm jangled nerves and ease the aches and pains of our friends and families. Weekly class starting August 15th on private land outside of Silverton. $10.00 a class for committed students, $15.00 for drop-ins. Overnight camping or simple accomodations available. Go to https://sites.google.com/site/homeaidherbalist for more information.

PHCNW (Portland Habilitation Center Northwest) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to train and employ people with disabilities. We are in the process of getting certified by the Oregon Department of Education as a career school.

This proposal would expand PHCNW’s current training offering into other areas, including: Detail Drafting using SolidWorks software, Building Maintenance (basic repair of structures), and clerical skills including MS Office Suite. Also working on bringing the Landscape Training Program back.

The Training Manager, Lynden Evans, is forming a Curriculum Committee and is looking for volunteers. Would you or someone you know of be interested in being a curriculum/syllabi verification committee members?

Volunteer for the National MS Society’s Bike MS: Explore Oregon - July 31 & August 1

Volunteers keep Bike MS festivities rolling and we’re looking for more!

On Saturday and Sunday, July 31 and August 1, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Oregon Chapter will host its annual Bike MS event. This year, from Rider Village at Mt. Hood Community College (26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR 97030), Bike MS will welcome over 500 cyclists on a tour of the scenic Willamette Valley, followed by an unbelievable ride through the Historic Columbia River Highway. Bike MS wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers who dedicate their time to support the event.

Why do we ride?

Provide support for Raphael House's Golf for Hope Tournament and spend a beautiful summer day on the green at Pumpkin Ridge! Raphael House needs volunteers to staff holes on the course during their Golf for Hope tournament on July 29th from 7am-2pm. If interested please contact Megan Kovacs at [email protected] or at 503.222.6507 x317. Help out a good cause and spend the day in the sun! Must wear course appropriate attire (no jeans or tank tops).

Our Story

MIKE Program is recruiting Volunteer Health Mentors *now, July 15, 2010 to process applications for the earliest start date of **September 2010* or at other times throughout academic year 2010-2011*.*

Enhance your cultural engagement , behavioral and social science service, community service and training/educational skills.

Diverse Teenage Children need volunteer Health Mentors with MIKE Program.

Fill out an interest form at www.mikeprogram.org/volunteer_app. For more information, please contact Cheryl ([email protected]) or Megan ( [email protected], 503 296-7705).

Volunteers needed for 16th annual Regatta on the Columbia Slough!

When: Sunday, July 25th, 2010

Three hour shifts from 8am-2pm

Where: Multnomah County Drainage Districts

1880 NE Elrod Dr

Portland OR 97211

Are you good at managing volunteers? Do you like to boss people around? 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 Tuesday, August 3rd. We need your help to make this a success!

Sign up here: http://www.handsonportland.org/projects/viewProject.php?_mode=occurrence View&_action=load&sFrom=monthlyCalendar&ixActivity=4002&ixAffiliateRegio n=&sZipcode=&bAvailable=&dtBegin=2010-8-3&dtEnd=2010-8-3&_setFlag=&_clea rFlag=

Looking for a way to help out local schools? Join Schoolhouse Supplies in our effort to ensure that every child has access to the supplies they need to succeed in school. Read more about our mission and programs online: http://www.schoolhousesupplies.org

To sign up for a volunteer shift, contact Lydia at [email protected]

UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

-- Knowledge Universe Tools for Schools: BACKPACK PREP --

This year we will be giving out backpacks full of supplies to 9,000+ students throughout 21 Portland Public Schools! Needless to say, before this can happen we have a LOT of prep work on our hands!

Please join the Cat Adoption Team, the Pacific Northwest's largest non-profit no-kill feline-only shelter, for our second annual run/walk to benefit homeless cats and, of course, CAT. This event was a huge success last year and we couldn’t have done it without the help of volunteers in our community.

We are currently looking for volunteers to help out with this event which will be held, Friday, August 13th in Sherwood.

Currently we are looking for folks to help out as Course Monitors from 5pm-9pm. Course monitors help keep the event running smoothly as they are stationed all through the 5K course. Course monitors are encouraged to cheer on participants as they move through their area during this fun event!