At November's Springboard Social Innovation Forum we’ll feature two sessions led by two attorneys. Read more about the November 3rd event here: http://www.springboardinnovation.org/social_innovation_forum/nov2010/l3c_ip.html

DATE: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 TIME: 9:00-10:30am (8:45 networking begins & refreshments) HOST LOCATION: PHCNW - 5312 NE 148th Avenue, Portland, OR

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Tuesday, November 9, 7:00 pm

Board Room, Multnomah County Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland

Please join the League of Women Voters of Portland for a panel discussion of water user perspectives. Panelists from agriculture, industry, public water utilities and public wastewater treatment will share both challenges they face and the steps they are taking to conserve and protect Oregon's water. This event is free and open to the public.

Panelists include:

* Don Horneck, Extension Agronomist, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center

* Steve Behrndt, Manager of the Wastewater Group of the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services

Portland State University's Students for Leadership in Ecology, Culture & Learning presents...

SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION WEEK - November 6-12, 2010

Part of a national initiative, Sustainability Education Week returns to Portland State University for its second year! Governor Kulongoski has signed a proclamation in observance of the week for the State of Oregon.

LOCATIONS VARY. FOR FLIERS & DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT: http://sites.google.com/site/psuslecl/

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6

10:30am - Learning Gardens Tour & Work Party

9:00am - Envisioning: Portland State as the Sustainable University of the Future

Community Outreach of Our United Villages will be hosting a Community Safety Conversation on Tuesday, November 9 from 5:30pm – 6:30 pm in the Conference Room of Our United Villages, located at 3625 N. Mississippi Avenue. This conversation is free and open to the public.

Let your voice be heard! Come share your insights about why violence has become part of the culture of our community, and explore ways in which we can work together to instill positive change in our community.

Join Living Earth, 10:30 am-4:30 pm on Sunday November 7, for a day retreat at a beautiful mountain farm high above the Columbia Gorge. Location is a 35-40 minute drive from central eastside Portland.

Cost is just a slim $20 for the day, or $15 for half-day. Full-day = 10:30 to 4:30. Half-day = 12:30-4:30. Please RSVP by reply post to confirm space and get directions. Or call 503-771-1940. Space is limited. More info: http://livingearthgatherings.org/autumn-day-retreat-november-7/

Due to popular demand, Miracle Theatre Group is pleased to announce two additional performances of its original, bilingual Day of the Dead celebration ¡Viva Don Juan!

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14

Read the review in The Oregonian: http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2010/10/theater_review_viva_don_juan_p.html

Then get your tickets now by calling 503-236-7253 or visiting http://www.milagro.org

See you at the theatre!

Portland's Largest Garage Sale - Volunteer Opportunity

Friday, November 5 from 8am to 7pm and Saturday, November 6 from 7am to 4pm

Portland Expo Center, 2060 N Marine Drive

General Admission: $4.00 per day or $2.00 with 3 Cans of Food for the Sunshine Division** (Children 12 & under Free)

**Want to collect food at the door? Volunteers get free admission! Email [email protected]

Available Shifts, 3-4 people needed per shift:

Friday, November 5

8 to 11am

2 to 5pm

5 to 7pm

Saturday, November 6

7 to 10am

Join us as we CELEBRATE the 17th Birthday of IN OTHER WORDS - Portland’s only nonprofit feminist bookstore, community space, and resource center!

We will be unveiling In Other Words' plans to expand to a Feminist Community Center. Come learn about, and be a part of the exciting expansion of our programming and services - including a lending library!

~Readings by local authors: Nicole Georges, Alysia Angel, and Carrot Quinn

~Emceed by Sossity Chiricuzio (of Dirty Queer fame!)

~Photobooth by Bloodhound Photography

~Hors D'eouvres + Cocktails [cash bar]

~Live music by Bear Feet

~Fabulous Raffle Prizes

Title of Job Position: Math and Science Tutor

Staff Supervisor: Gwen White, SUN Site Manager To apply, contact Gwen at 503-916-5338 or [email protected]

Background: Students come to the SUN Room and Sun classes to learn, have fun and grow. Unfortunately, many students struggle with barriers to academic success and need some extra help in their classes. Madison SUN is hiring for a math and science tutor to assist students with homework, build study skills, and model positive behavior.

Start Date: immediately.

Education Specialist Intern-Columbia Slough Watershed Council

Mid January through Mid June-20 hours/week

Deliver field based, stewardship, and canoe based educational programs and classroom presentations to K-12 students attending school in the Columbia Slough Watershed. Must be available Monday through Friday mornings and some evenings and weekends. Stipend $2,000. For more information- www.columbiaslough.org.

Jane A. Van Dyke Executive Director

Columbia Slough Watershed Council 7040 NE 47th Ave Portland, OR 97218 503.281.1132 www.columbiaslough.org

Fostering action to protect, enhance, restore and revitalize the Slough and its watershed.

Boys & Girls Aid is hiring a Youth Case Manager for its shelter facility serving youth ages 14 through 19 in Hillsboro. Youth may be homeless or runaway, or in state custody, and may have behavioral or mental health issues. Case Manager provides intake, assessment, service planning, family mediation, case coordination, and life skills building for youth. This is a challenging, fast-paced position that requires skills in both crisis management and long-term planning, as well as a high degree of organization and attention to detail.

From: Franciscan Spiritual Center

6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300

Milwaukie, OR 97267

www.FrancisSpCtr.com

Visit our website to now follow us on Twitter @francisandclare

Dorothy Day: A Look at a Modern Day Saint

Reflect on and remember the great Catholic activist who started the Catholic Worker newspaper that is still in circulation today. Explore the social justice work that demonstrated her tireless dedication to the poor, homeless and undying commitment to non-violence.

Date: Saturday, November 6

Time: 9:00 AM -Noon

Facilitator: Mary Erickson

Cost: $35.00

Each week more than 50 families come to Community Warehouse seeking furniture and basic household items, and most of them need at least one bed. For the first time in many months, we have nothing to give them. Yes, we have sheets and pillows, but no mattresses and box springs. Can you help?

Donations to Community Warehouse go directly to families in need. For more info, please call us at 503-235-8786, or visit our website: communitywarehouse.org suggestions? call Roz 503-329-5588 or [email protected]

Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. trains women to enter into high skill, high wage careers in construction through our seven-week Trades and Apprenticeship Career Class.

Please help us get the word out about our FREE program so even more women can get started into satisfying, living wage careers and take advantage of green jobs training!

-- Class meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

-- Participants get hands-on experience working alongside skilled female instructors.

-- Explore topics like safety, construction culture, apprenticeship, and more.

-- Get an introduction to green building

-- Learn basic trades math and measurement.