We want You to participate in the 2010 EcoChallenge!

The Northwest Earth Institute's EcoChallenge is a two week event promoting sustainable living, and the power of taking one step toward a healthy, vibrant, sustainable future. The 2010 EcoChallenge will take place October 1-15. Get more information about the EcoChallenge at www.ecochallenge.org.

Register today to be an EcoChallenger and join a growing community of people taking action on behalf of the planet!

Please feel free to forward this invitation to participate in the EcoChallenge -all who are interested in a healthy, vibrant, sustainable future are welcome to participate!

The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free Mortgage Default Orientation on Tuesday, August 17th, 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 issue. 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.

Creative Community Happy Hour, Thursday, August 19th, 5-7pm at Bar Bar, Mississippi Studios' new space next door. http://www.mississippistudios.com/ 3939 N. Mississippi St.

We are featuring PICA's TBA Festival, http://www.pica.org/tba/. Come get the inside scoop on this year's festival. There will be a performance by Woolly Mammoth Comes to Dinner, http://www.myspace.com/woollymammothcomestodinner. Free ticket give away for the festival and $5 tickets to the show that night at Mississippi Studios. All details at www.portlandartspark.com Event all ages.

We invite you to meet the winners of the "Stories From Our Watersheds" film contest at a free event at the Ecotrust Building this Tuesday August 17th. Come be inspired by their short films (10 minutes or less) about watershed restoration in the West. We will be joined by filmmakers, restoration supporters and practitioners, and community members. Come celebrate the social, environmental and economic achievements of restoration activities!

Event details: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center / Ecotrust 721 NW Ninth Ave, Portland, OR [map] Second floor 6:30 – 7:30: Screening of short films and award ceremony

Portland Fruit Tree Project is pleased to announce that we have just been awarded a part-time Americorps position through the LINKS Program, which will begin at the end of this month. We thought some folks on this list might be interested. Please feel free to spread the word! The position description and further details are below. We encourage anyone interested to apply by this Thursday, 8/19. Thanks!

Position Description

*Type of Position: *LINKS AmeriCorps Member

*Length of Term:* Approx. 15 hours per week for 30 weeks. 450 total hours.**

*Application Deadline:* Open until filled.

*Service Dates:* August 30, 2010 through April 30th, 2011.**

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY Dill Pickle Club Publications Manager

Summary of Position: The Dill Pickle Club, a non-profit organization that produces programs and publications on history, culture and civics in Portland, seeks an intern to manage the organization’s publishing projects.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION: http://dillpickleclub.com/publications-manager-wanted/

Make a difference in the lives of children in a remote area of East Africa by managing the financial functions of Orkeeswa Secondary School. Portland-based Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT) (www.ieftz.org) is a non-profit organization that collaborates with rural communities in Tanzania to provide quality, affordable secondary education to indigenous children. IEFT has an opportunity for an Office Manager to support the organization in operating Orkeeswa Secondary School, located between Mt. Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti. The position is currently open and includes a stipend to cover living expenses in Tanzania. The Office Manager will be responsible for carrying out the financial and accounting functions of IEFT and Orkeeswa Secondary School.

Want to gain important skills and real-world work experience while supporting a local nonprofit that helps give healthcare access to underserved populations in the region? Come join the Virginia Garcia Volunteer Team! We are currently recruiting a volunteer in our Human Resources Department. This is a great opportunity for professionals seeking volunteer opportunities with a great local charity. Check out our website for more information on our organization www.virginiagarcia.org!

Human Resources Project at Virginia Garcia We are seeking a human resources professional to volunteer with Virginia Garcia’s Human Resources Department. Details are as follows:

•10 to 40 hours per week

Come and have some fun and put in a couple hours volunteering.

The Alberta Street Fair benefits the Community Cycling Center.

We are looking for volunteers for the following tasks:

Vendor check-in

Hand out programs

Assist with the three music stages

Staff the beer garden

Clean up

All shifts are 2-3 hours.

you can get more info and sign up at this site:

http://www.albertastreetfair.com/alberta-street-fair/volunteers/

or contact Jeanie at [email protected]