Paperback books for 50 cents, hardbacks for $2.00, DVD's for a $1.00 and up, CD's-75 cents and up, Books on Tape and CD's for 25 cents and up. And those are the regular prices at The TITLE WAVE USED BOOKSTORE. On SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 from 9-4, those prices will be marked down 55%.

The Title Wave Used Bookstore sells retired Multnomah County Library materials at discounted prices. The store is run almost entirely by approximately 70 volunteers who sort, check, price, and shelve materials from the library’s 19 locations. Volunteers also provide customer service for shoppers who enjoy a selection of books in various genres, CDs, DVDs, audio books and more. Proceeds go to Multnomah County Library.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Executive Director for Leadership Clark County

Status: Full-time, exempt Salary range: Depending on experience

BACKGROUND Leadership Clark County, a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in downtown Vancouver, WA, was founded in 1993 to provide an opportunity for citizens to gain community knowledge and leadership skills enabling them to be more effective in their community involvement. With the completion of the Class of 2010, we have graduated more than 500 participants who have gone on to serve in more than 100 organizations. Leadership Clark County graduates emerge with an in-depth knowledge of our community, new networks, and strengthened community leadership skills.

SMART Kit Manager (Part-Time)

Descriptive Overview:

SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) seeks a .5 time Kit Program Manager to oversee kit and standard programs in a six county region of Eastern Oregon. The Kit Program Manager will raise the visibility of SMART through development of positive relationships with educational and literacy leadership throughout the region. The Kit Program Manager will provide training and support for Site Coordinators and local leadership groups and is responsible for the overall implementation and quality of program delivery in the region. This position requires considerable travel.

To apply please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] attn: Rachel Lawrence, Program Director.

The Community Consulting Program (CCP) is an outreach effort sponsored by the Organizational Development Network of Oregon. Over the past 5 years we have provided pro-bono consulting services to an average of 4-6 Portland area public benefit non-profits assisted each year provides.

Goal of the Grant Evaluation Committee: To assist the BUF Grant Program by conducting pre- and post- grant evaluations that are objective, thoughtful, and sensitive to BUF funding objectives and community needs within Oregon and SW Washington. Grant Evaluation Committee members are asked to evaluate grant applications submitted to BUF. Grants under this program do not exceed $5,000 and are made to non-profit organizations in the areas of Arts & Culture, Economic Development, Education, Health, Human Service, and Social Justice.

BE A STREAM TEAM CAPTAIN SOLV’s Team Up for Watershed Health has a program that provides an opportunity for volunteers to become more involved in watershed restoration at the leadership level. Volunteers receive watershed training in return for helping lead volunteer events at Team Up sites.

Please join us on: August 17th, 19th and 21st (you must attend all three), at the Metro Office Building in Portland

Stream Team Captain Training Schedule Tuesday, August 17th, 6-9pm : stewardship, watershed basics, restoration strategies and examples

Thursday, August 19th, 6-9pm : community involvement, working with volunteers, work party management, leadership techniques.

Volunteer Opportunity: Education Coordinator at Tryon Life Community Farm

TLC Farm has an opening for a committed volunteer (or two!) to coordinate the Hands-on Sustainability Education Program.

Responsibilities include: communicating with interested groups about field trips to TLC Farm scheduling field trips coordinating volunteer teachers to lead the trips outreach to schools/volunteers as needed

Do you have graphic design skills that you are willing to donate to a local non-profit? If so, “I Have a Dream” Foundation Oregon (www.ihaveadreamoregon.org) could use your help with an up-coming fundraiser event. Help us continue to serve our community by volunteering your time and skills. Please contact Chris Williams at [email protected] or call (503) 287-7203 for more information. We hope to hear from you soon, thanks!