How do you find the right balance in life? Whether you are juggling a career and a family, values and the need for income, work and well-being, or the everyday struggle in the present with your big dreams for the future, our next event is for you. Come share your experiences and hear what works (or doesn't work) for other women entrepreneurs in their quest for a balanced life! There will also be plenty of time to network and ...get to know other local women entrepreneurs. Leave with new ideas, a new perspective, and new contacts!

We will be meeting at the new, beautiful space of World Pulse on NW 19th and Lovejoy. Please come up the stairs and meet us on the second floor.

This month we will be seeing "Queen of the Sun" a documentary by Taggard Siegel (most recently The Real Dirt on Farmer John) about the relationship between bees and humanity. The documentary traces the alarming rate of loss of honeybees around the world and speaks to the balance between humans and nature. It is said to be both informative and delightful at the same time. You can go to www.queenofthesun.com for more information.

JOIN US THIS MONTH FOR "Queen of the Sun", Thursday, September 30, 7:30 p.m. (arrive in lobby by 7:15), not rated, 82 minutes, Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd., $6.50.

DISCUSSION FOLLOWING Columbia River Brewing Co., 1728 NE 40th Ave., 2 blocks from theater.

The 2010 EcoChallenge is right around the corner.and we'd love to have your organization participate! We are still registering teams for the 2010 EcoChallenge-which kicks off on October 1. 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. Register today to be an EcoChallenger or start an EcoChallenge team and join a growing community of people taking action on behalf of the planet!

Coming to Portland State University this October 14-16 -- 3 FULL DAYS OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT sponsored by the institute for Nonprofit Management.

WORKSHOPS AND SESSIONS ON LEADERSHIP, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNICATIONS AND MORE. PLUS - SPECIAL SESSIONS FOR BOARD MEMBERS W/ THEIR EXECS

BootCamp Topics include:

 Your role as a leader  Competitors and collaborators  How to get the most from your board  Evaluating success  Peer problem solving  Re-inventing revenue streams  Managing people. And much, much more

NEW THIS YEAR: An opportunity for your board to join you for two evening topics: the Board/ED Partnership and Collaborations and Mergers.

Historic Living Landmark Branches Out to the Future at the 2010 Old Apple Tree Festival October 2

THE POSITION

The Housing Program Manager is responsible for the development of multi-family housing, single-family housing and community facility projects for CASA and helps determine the course of CASA’s development program. The Housing Program Manager also directs and facilitates activities from predevelopment through lease-up or sale. The Housing Development Director supervises the Housing Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Identifies and works with project sponsors (housing authorities, nonprofit organizations, growers, local governments) and/or homeowners to effectively develop multi-family, single-family and community facility projects;

Credentialing and Certification Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education promotes the quality of childhood care and education for Oregon’s children and families by providing a statewide career development system for practitioners. The Credentialing and Certification Coordinator plays a pivotal role in facilitating and providing leadership for the Oregon Registry program, which is a nationally recognized program that encourages child care professionals to expand their professional development. The Coordinator also leads efforts to establish the Center’s online presence via the implementation of a statewide database connecting child care professionals with state agencies that serve them.

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE Community And Shelter Assistance Corporation (CASA of Oregon) is a statewide nonprofit housing and community development corporation specializing in the development of housing and economic development projects. CASA of Oregon is the administrator of one of the largest Individual Development Account (IDA) networks in the country, with more than 60 community partner organizations and educational institutions. To date the IDA network has invested more than $2.5 million in households throughout Oregon, supporting goals such as higher education, homeownership, small business development, adaptive technology and equipment and home rehabilitation.

Archival material from the recently completed Citizens’ Initiative Review (CIR) of two measures on the November ballot is now accessible on-line at www.cirarchive.org. Healthy Democracy Oregon, a nonprofit nonpartisan organization, conducted the reviews in August 2010. The first considered Measure 73, which proposes increased minimum sentences for certain repeated sex crimes and repeated driving under influence. The second evaluated Measure 74, which would establish a medical marijuana supply system.

NEWS RELEASE

Contact:

Rebecca Burrell, The Right Brain Initiative Outreach Specialist

503.823.2965 | email: [email protected]

September 29, 2010 -

The Right Brain Initiative adds new schools in 2010-11

Portland area program brings innovative, curriculum-integrated arts education to two new North Clackamas schools

The Right Brain Initiative, a K-8 arts education partnership of the Regional Arts & Culture Council, adds North Clackamas Schools Linwood and Scouters Mountain Elementaries to its 2010-11 programming. These schools join existing North Clackamas partners Ardenwald, Concord, Oak Grove, Spring Mountain, Sunnyside and View Acres Elementaries.

There's still time to register for Introduction to Philanthropy

Sixty percent of youth with learning problems have undiagnosed vision problems. Many children act out in class because they’re bored or think they just can’t read. Since 2008, 3,750 Portland Public Schools’ elementary students have received vision, hearing, and dental screenings through the ViDA program. Priority is given to schools serving a high number of low-income students.

We are in high need of people like you to become volunteer vision screeners! The training takes place THIS THURSDAY, September 30th from 5:00 – 6:30pm and is mandatory for all screeners (there are, however, other volunteer positions, such as pointer, student helper, line management, and coordination, that do not require this training).

Youth Mentor

Summary of Position

Volunteers mentor youth transitioning from the GED program at SE Works into post-secondary education. Most of the youth are from Southeast Portland and have completed a GED tutor and testing program qualifying them to enter into post-secondary education. As a mentor you will provide educational, emotional, and general support to the youth. Mentors can work one-to-one, with groups, or provide specialized support surrounding life skills with the youth. We ask that volunteers are available for a period of 9 months to foster a lasting relationship with the youth. Mentoring times vary and depend on volunteer and participant availability.

Responsibilities

Put your Spanish-language skills to good use: volunteer as an interpreter for a dynamic bilingual cooking class serving low-income community members. Commitment is only 2 hours per week for 6-7 weeks.

The nutrition education course, administered by Oregon Food Bank, meets at the following times:

Location: Tigard High School, 9000 SW Durham Rd, Tigard

Class Time: Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Class Dates: October 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23

If you have a good command of Spanish please consider providing this important service to our community and help fight hunger... locally! Visit our website at oregonfoodbank.org for more info.