Join Habitat for Humanity on Saturday June 21st for the Oregon Brews & BBQs Festival in McMinnville, Oregon! Taste a few local microbrews, eat good food and listen to great music...

Admission: $5 at the gate for ages 13 and up Over 21: With proper ID, Admission includes souvenir tasting mug Children: 12 and under free with paying adult

HOURS: 11am-9pm

PHONE: (503) 472-9637

http://www.oregonbrewsandbbqs.com

New OMSI Podcast: Ducks, Power Lines and Swings

Sound Science: Providing Illuminating Answers to Wonder-Filled Questions

Tune into OMSI’s podcast, Sound Science, providing illuminating answers to wonder-filled questions. This week's questions are:

Why do ducks fly over power lines but under bridges?

How does pumping on a swing work?

A new edition of Sound Science is posted every Friday. The podcast is like a radio show, with host Anders Liljeholm asking OMSI educators to respond to questions from people from around the world. The interviews are approximately 5-10 minutes in length.

You can also check out past episodes for more illuminating answers to more wonder-filled questions, including:

Green Drinks - Vancouver WA - meets the last Tuesday of every month. The event starts with introductions, followed by a five minute "spotlight" on a program or event that is in our area. Tuesday June 246 PMHula Boy, 1109 Washington St, Vancouver WA Learn more about the StreamTeam Program with Lisa Beranek at the June Green Drinks session. The StreamTeam is a volunteer based, stream restoration and environmental education program of Clark Public Utilities. Join the StreamTeam in improving water quality, wildlife habitat and our quality of life here in Clark County via meaningful volunteer activities and free educational opportunities like the Stream Stewards Program. For more information, please visit www.StreamTeam.net!

About the Community Cycling CenterThe Community Cycling Center works to broaden access to cycling and its benefits through hands-on programs, volunteer projects, and our neighborhood bike shop. We believe bicycles are a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change. This position is located at the Community Cycling Center offices at MLK and Shaver in Northeast Portland. Visit www.CommunityCyclingCenter.org for more information about us.

Village Gardens is a community based non-profit in North Portland. Serving the residents of two public housing communities we support community gardens and a youth farm program. We are hiring two AmeriCorp members for the 08/09 year. Full position descriptions can be found at: http://www.northwestserviceacademy.org/positions/JYP_CPF.pdf and http://www.northwestserviceacademy.org/positions/JYP_FYPC.pdf

POSITION 1: Position Title: Farm and Youth Program Facilitator Project Sponsor: Janus Youth Programs - Village Gardens http://www.janusyouth.org/what-we-do/urban-agriculture-services.php NWSA Mission: This position is in partnership with the Northwest Service Academy (NWSA), an AmeriCorps program of ESD112.

Eligibility Specialist Position # AR10 (updated 06/19/2008)

PHC is looking for a full time Eligibility Specialist. The person in this role is responsible for making well documented determinations of disability to establish eligibility for PHC training and employment programs. Specialized training and experience working with persons with disability, knowledge of disabilities, and vocational issues is required.

BroadArts Theatre is looking for interns for its second annual Peace Camp. BroadArts celebrates women and minorities and is dedicated to making the world more equal, peaceful, compassionate and just.

BroadArts Theatre is conducting two one-week peace camps, August 4-8, 11-15. We are looking for fun, responsible and caring interns who love working with children. Interns will be part of a team of teachers and will have the opportunity to learn about clowning, acting, improvisation, directing and visual communication, while also working closely with children ages 7-14. Interns are paid $100 per week. Hours are 8:30 - 3:00 pm

For more information, please call Carolyne Haycraft, Education Coordinator, BroadArts Theatre, 503 493 4560

This position will help enhance the level of energy awareness and assist in creating a conservation ethic in Beaverton School District schools. The individual will be key in developing and introducing an energy conservation program to school staff and students which will include: conducting walk-through energy observations for all sites, developing a system to monitor program impact, and assisting the Resource Conservation Program Manager. For full position details and information on how to apply, visit the Northwest Service Academy web site at www.northwestserviceacademy.org click on open positions and Energy Conservation Outreach Coordinator for Beaverton School District. Location: Beaverton, Oregon

Hello!  We wanted to invite you to come and join us for some wonderful new yoga classes.  Quest Center is a non-profit wellness center, providing services, community, and education to everyone, including low-income, at-risk people seeking a wellness-focused approach to living and dying.  We work to assist our clients to sustain lifestyle changes that support healing, and to effectively strengthen those diagnosed with chronic or life-challenging illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, mental health issues, chemical dependency, and cancer.  Our services are open to all.

Gentle Yoga Classes Mondays, 9-10:30am

This position will assist Beaverton School District staff and students with their efforts to conserve resources, increase recycling, become an Oregon Green Schools certified school, and develop conservation programs unique to each school community.

Activities will include site observation reports, waste audits, disposal cost tracking, staff and student presentations, and assisting the Conservation Specialist.

For full position details and information on how to apply, visit the Northwest Service Academy web site at www.northwestserviceacademy.org click on open positions and Resource Conservation Outreach Coordinator for Beaverton School District.

The Oregon Health Career Center been granted the opportunity to host two AmeriCorps members at its office starting this September! These positions are the A.K.A. Science Program Coordinator and the Health Careers Program Coordinator.

The A.K.A. Science Program Coordinator will lead hands on, inquiry-based after school classes for elementary and middle school students in our program and help us expand the program to more low-income students in the Portland area. The Program Coordinator will also recruit and train volunteers to build the kits that accompany our curriculum and lead A.K.A. Science classes.

START DATE: September 2,2008

ORGANIZATION MISSION: To assure that every Oregon child graduates from high school prepared for college or meaningful employment by providing a 10-year, year-round program of mentoring, tutoring, and enrichment with a partial scholarship for those who graduate from high school.

LOCATION: Forest Grove High School 1401 Nichols Lane Forest Grove, OR 97116

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Members will mentor and tutor 12th grade students in-school and after-school. Members will assist students in core classes and will help implement after-school tutoring and college/career prep programs.

I am having trouble finding a free space in Southeast Portland to hold a teen girls support group during the months of July and August. If anyone has a confidential space available for use for one hour once a week (big enough for two facilitators and no more than ten girls), please contact me at the email below. The group is for teen girls ages 14-18 who have experienced domestic/dating violence or sexual assault. Please also feel free to refer teens to me or to give them my information for self-referral.

Thank you!

Lauren Paulk Americorps Teen Advocate Volunteers of America Home Free (503) 802-0505 [email protected]

Marketing not your thing? Interested in learning how to market your organization cost-effectively? “Marketing 101” is an introduction to marketing for small and micro businesses as well as budget-conscious nonprofits. Participants will learn how to apply basic marketing concepts in designing cost-effective marketing strategies.

Host: MercyCorps Northwest (mercycorpsnw.org)

Presenter: Peter Korchnak, Semiosis Communications (www.semiosiscommunications.com)

Date: Monday, June 23, 2008

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: MercyCorps Northwest Office, 2069 NE Hoyt St., Portland

Cost: $10, pay at the door.

We are looking for volunteers with a big heart and a warm smile to help others in need. We are a very friendly food pantry working to make a difference in these very hard times. You need to have a smile to give and a big heart to serve these families.

Volunteers unload food deliveries, sort donations, stock shelves, clean, and assist "clients" in selecting their food boxes. Additional volunteers support holiday projects and donation pick-ups.

When: Monday - Friday 11am -2 pm Where: 7795 SW Cirrus Drive Building # 26 Parkside Business Center (at SW Hall Blvd. near Scholls Ferry Rd.)

Contact: Sharon Straus AFTER 2 PM 971-506-7827

Be a part of Portland's only reverse-timed race! Runners and walkers leave as early as they want, or as late as they dare, but their challenge is to reach the Burnside bridge before it goes up at 9am-SHARP!

Reach the Bridge is an opportunity to honor lung cancer survivors and pay special tribute to those lost to the disease. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Lung Association of Oregon and help fund the research that makes an impact on this devastating disease.

We still need course marshals to make the event a success! On the morning of the event, you'll get a free t-shirt, thorough training, and strong cup of coffee to get you going!

Date: Sunday, June 29

Time: 6 AM

We've got some great new events that you can participate in, contact [email protected] for more information.

E&O: Good in the Hood Parade & Community Festival: Saturday, June 28th King School Park ~ 4800 Block of N.E. 6th (South of N.E. Alberta St.) 11:00-12:00 parade 12-5pm event table/SCRAP activity Get SCRAPpy for the parade and follow along with Truckie en route! Set up, staff and break down info table/activity station. Assist people of all ages with a SCRAPpy project & share SCRAP info. Shifts: 10:30-1:30pm, 12:30-3:30pm, 2:30-5:30pm Skills: Enjoy team work &/or working independently, enjoy working with the public, love getting your hands dirty, dependable, friendly & welcoming demeanor, a sense of humor is a plus!