Sisters Of The Road's Online Auction is open for bidding! Visit http://bit.ly/sotrauction to see and bid on nearly 150 great items and packages. Sisters is auctioning everything from gift certificates to local shops, to trips, to handmade quilts, wine and more!

All money raised will support Sisters' valuable programs, including our non-profit Cafe and Systemic Change Program. Read more about Sisters at our website: http://www.sistersoftheroad.org.

PSU Social Sustainability Colloquium - This isn’t a book about how-to-do in a time of environmental, social, and personal perils, but about something more important: how-to-be.

Fri Nov 19, 1:00 - 3:00pm, PSU School of Social Work ASRC, Room 620/630 1800 SW 6th Avenue, 6th Floor http://www.pdx.edu/campus-map (Quadrant F-8)

The PSU Permaculture Guild http://ecowiki.pdx.edu/student-groups/permaculture will facilitate an activity to explore these ideas.

The Directors of Volunteer Programs Association's (DVPA) annual appreciation event is fast approaching!

Embrace your health with the DVPA!

Thursday, December 2nd 12:00pm-1:30pm Vancouver, Washington Lunch provided Current Paid DVPA Members: FREE Non-Members: $10

Not sure of your membership status? Ask us! Annual DVPA membership starts at $15!

Volunteer managers work hard and many times health is not the first priority. Kathleen Hensch-Fleming will present information on embracing your health for improved life in and out of the office.

November's Art Spark features Profile Theatre at the Goodfoot Lounge, 2845 SE Stark. We are highlighting their current show, "Chesapeake" by Lee Blessing, a Reed College graduate + live jazz + ticket giveaways + It's always a good time at the Goodfoot!

Thursday, November 18th, 5 - 7pm Goodfoot Lounge, 2845 SE Stark.

Come get your Art Happy Hour grove on!

More information: www.portlandartspark.com

Contact: Tonisha Toler at [email protected]

With its Yellow Shelf Project, Create Plenty is organizing local producers of alternative body care and household products and marketing and distributing them locally in returnable, reusable or reused containers.

We are also making products, open source style, in our Production Days where you can help to make the products we sell. Maybe it will inspire you to develop your own recipes and become a producer yourself. For a suggested $10 donation, come and make some products, both to take home and to supply the Yellow Shelf Project around town. We share recipes with our participants! Please RSVP to [email protected] and remember to bring your containers to fill.

Join us for two interesting and informative talks this week (Thursday, 11/18 6-8pm). Free and open to the public.

What happens when the natural world meets the man-made?

Architecture is often viewed as an intrusion; the "built" world cannot exist without changing and re-shaping the natural one. But this process need not be destructive.

How does architecture complement the natural world?

Like nature, architecture adapts. The "built" world can dominate the natural one, but it can also become a part of it. When the two successfully coexist, the beauty of both can emerge.

What happens when the two worlds merge?

Youth Progress Association, a non-profit organization in Portland dedicated to providing youth with the living skills, structure and support needed to transition successfully into the community is looking for a dedicated Education Dept. Program Manager.

The Education Program Manager role is a leader of the education team. Communication, the ability to motivate, and leadership skills are all key in this position. This manager will be the thread that binds the education team to the bigger picture of Youth Progress Association. Through accountability and creativity, this supervisor will help take the education team to a higher level in the classroom.

Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon works with the community to end hunger before it begins. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is passionate about eliminating the root causes of hunger. Our ideal candidate is able to effectively communicate, build relationships and compel change toward this goal.

Position Summary Title: Child Nutrition Outreach Specialist Status: Permanent, 20hrs a week, non-exempt Starting Salary: $16-$18/hour DOE. Generous benefits package included.

Presented by Ash Shepherd

With the explosion in popularity of social media, much has changed in the past few years. It can be hard to stay on top of all that is "new" in new media and how it affects your PR efforts. Aside from the technology itself, there has been a significant shift in types of content and how it is shared. This session will focus on building a better understanding of what role new media has in PR, tools to help you better leverage these opportunities, and some nonprofit case studies. Read the full description

Time December 1, 2010 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Networking at 7:30 Presentation at 8:00

Presented by Michael Wells

Is your organization ready to enter a new realm of grant seeking? Federal grants typically require longer, more detailed proposals and have much shorter deadlines than foundation and corporate grants. Plus, federal grant-speak is a unique language, and many federal opportunities focus on your response to pre-defined goals and methods. Find out how to read between the lines and evaluate your chances of success in seeking federal dollars. Information on how to identify and respond to this year's federal stimulus programs (ARRA) will be presented. Read the full description

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is seeking web support volunteers!

POSITION SUMMARY: The Web Support Volunteer helps to transition the OMSI website to a new server and a new programming language. This involves taking existing websites, and updating and translating them to work in a new system. Most of the work will be at a desk, using an OMSI computer at the museum with occasional participation in planning meetings onsite.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Convert websites to PHP. • Participate in occasional planning meetings.