The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free homebuyer orientation on Wednesday, November 3rd, from 6-7:30PM at the Center. This workshop outlines the steps to homeownership and the services provided by the Center. No reservations are required. For information, contact Kevin Gillette, Program Manager, at 360-690-4496 X101 or [email protected]. The Community Housing Resource Center is a HUD certified, non-profit counseling/education center.

Brew on the Slough

Thursday, Nov 4, 6 to 7:30 pm

Lucky Lab Tap Room, 1700 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217

Come to Brew on the Slough and learn about the wetlands of Portland's Columbia Slough. This relaxed evening is a fun opportunity to introduce yourself to the Slough, the Columbia Slough Watershed Council, and all the Council's great programs. Light refreshments and drinks provided: 21+. Space is limited, so sign up soon at www.columbiaslough.org or 503-281-1132. A $5 donation is greatly appreciated.

Melissa Sandoz

Outreach Director

Columbia Slough Watershed Council

7040 NE 47th Ave

Portland, OR 97218

Join us tonight for two practical sessions on social enterprise and the law. Are you interested in making a profit while making a difference? Learn about some of the basic legal structures and concerns you should be aware of, whether just starting or in search of a refresher.

Dave D’Ascenzo will offer a session on intellectual property (IP) issues to consider when starting or expanding a social venture, including recommendations, myths, and pit falls relating to patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Douglas Batey will offer a review of L3Cs (low profit limited liability companies), covering their formation and use, how they are different from standard limited liability companies, why they are used, and how well they achieve their purposes.

Join the Confluence Project for their open house on November 7th at Portland's World Forestry Center. This event is hosted by former congresswoman Elizabeth Furse, Antone Minthorn, and Paul Lumley. This is a chance to learn about the work to bring a memorial, designed by Maya Lin, to Celilo Park in The Dalles, Oregon. This should be a fun and informative afternoon.

To view the invitation, visit the event webpage at: http://event.pingg.com/CeliloOpenHousePDX

Details are as follows:

Date & Time: Sunday, November 7th, 2010, 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Location: Miller Hall, The World Forestry Center (near the Oregon Zoo and on the MAX line)

Centennial Community Association – ABCD AmeriCorps Position

POSITION

Community Organizer for an East Portland neighborhood association focused on underprivileged residents of an East Portland neighborhood utilizing the organizing principals of Asset Based Community Development (ABCD).

ORGANIZATION

Centennial Community Association/East Portland Neighborhood Office – www.eastportland.org

ORGANIZATION’S MISSION

The East Portland Neighborhood Office supports people getting involved in the East Portland community. The East Portland Neighborhood Office works with neighborhood associations, community committees, and many partners to achieve its mission.

Employment

Janus Youth Programs has the following positions available. Janus is a nonprofit agency providing community-based services, including residential and shelter care, to youth referred by OYA and/or DHS, as well as homeless and street-dependent youth. We operate facilities in Oregon and in SW Washington. Services also include alternative education (Lents Education Center) and an Urban Agricultural program. We are an agency that values diversity and values the contributions made by our staff in helping the youth we serve. All positions involve working together with strong, supportive teams to support and make a difference in a young person's life.

All positions are open until filled or stated otherwise. Postings updated 11/2/2010

Information & Referral Specialist (paid internship) - posted 11.02.10

Provide customer service for a busy multi-cultural social service agency. Answer agency phones, manage and support visitors, donors, homeless youth and clinic clients. Assist with building security. Provide resource information and referrals. Spanish/English fluency preferred. Diversity valued. $10/hr, plus $1000 bonus upon completion of 500 hours.

A full position description and application instructions are available here: www.outsidein.org/employment.htm

*Nonprofit Career Fair --- Wednesday, November 3, 2010*

The Nonprofit Career Fair is an annual event sponsored by the PSU Career Center. Employers will provide information on career positions, internships, and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit sector. It will be held 11a.m.-3p.m. in the SMSU Ballroom, 3rd Floor, 1825 SW Broadway.

Full Description: On Wednesday, November 3, 2010 the PSU Career Center will host our 10th annual Nonprofit Career Fair. We hope you will be able to join us for this exciting event.

You can view the updated list of registered organizations here: http://portland.experience.com/stu/cf_details?fhnd=4798.

Mercy Corps Northwest provides trainings for small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs Title: Tom Howe - Successful Selling

Start: 6:00pm

End: 9:00pm

Place: Mercy Corps Northwest Office, 43 SW Naito Parkway (map)

You can’t escape it, you must sell! Learn in practical sales strategies for business. Watch practical real-life sales demonstrations to really learn how to sell. You will learn the following and more:

* Identify customer needs.

* See benefits

* Varied sales approaches that work.

* Creating a Sales Manual.

* Exhibits and documentation.

* Handling sales objections.

* Secrets to closing the sale.

Identifying native trees and shrubs during spring and summer is made easier by the presence of leaves, fruits, and flowers. But have you ever tried to identify a plant during the winter? With a few simple tips, you can learn how to identify native trees and shrubs on your next winter walk through the woods. What better place to learn these skills than the 187-acre Hoyt Arboretum “a living museum of trees and plants...”

Date: Sunday, November 21, 2010 from 1 pm to 4 pm

Location: Bill deWeese Classroom at the Hoyt Arboretum

Address: Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland

Partners: SOLV, Hoyt Arboretum, Hoyt Arboretum Friends (HAF)

Events, Programs & Gallery Exhibits for November 2010

The Architectural Heritage Center

Portland in Postcards

Saturday November 6, 2010 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Tickets: $18 [AHC Members: $13]

Beginning in the early 20th century, postcards rapidly developed into a hugely popular tourist souvenir item and postcards of the "City of Roses" were no exception. Nothing shows off Portland's rich architectural heritage like vintage postcards. They can offer glimpses into the past of familiar places and those long since forgotten. Their often colorful imagery also gives insight into the lives of previous generations of Portlanders and visitors to the city.

Plant native trees and shrubs with SOLV in Gladstone on Saturday, November 6th! We will be working along Rinearson Creek from 9:00am to 12:00pm rain or shine, and all tools, gloves and supplies will be provided. By planting native trees and shrubs, volunteers will be lowering stream temperatures and creating an ecosystem that will filter polluted stormwater runoff, improve water quality, provide better habitat for wildlife, and be more resilient to climate change.

Help restore wildlife habitat at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. To sign up or get on our notice list, contact Jill Peoples, [email protected], (360) 887-3883 x 14. Or just attend at the last minute if you like.

Additional work days may also be arranged for groups.For all work days wear waterproof footwear, bring gloves, water, a snack, and dress for the weather with raingear.

• See full text and directions for work days schedule beginning Sat. Nov 6 and 20. All work days are from 9 am to 12:30 pm, rain or shine at the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Ridgefield, WA