East Metro Mediation along with the Oregon Mediation Association is hosting two focus groups to find out what people in the Fairview-Gresham-Troutdale area know and think about mediation and conflict. Focus groups are small groups of 7 - 10 people who answer questions, share their opinions and take part in a casual conversation. There are two focus group opportunities.

1) Monday, July 28, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Gresham Library, 385 NW Miller, Gresham, Oregon

2) Wednesday, July 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Gresham City Hall, 1333 NW Eastman Parkway, Gresham, Oregon

As a thank you, participants will receive a $10 gift certificate to Fred Meyers.

Please pre-register at 503-618-3247 or email [email protected].

Oregon Wild presents - FREE EVENT Wednesday, July 23

Oregon Wild Wednesday: Avocets and Acoustics

FREE EVENT & RAFFLE INCLUDING PATAGONIA GEAR!

What: Oregon Wild Wednesday – A free event open to all-ages. No RSVP is required, but space is limited, so be sure to arrive early.

When: Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 6-7 pm

Who: Kabir Green, et al playing a live, acoustic set -and- a presentation on the Klamath National Wildlife Refuges by Ani Kame’enui, Oregon Wild’s Klamath Campaign Coordinator.

Where: Lucky Labrador Brew Pub 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214

Greetings, friends! I am sending this to you in the hopes you may know some interested girls of the right age or be able to email it to someone who does. Please pass it on!

The Girl Scouts run a great camp called Design and Discover. Experience the world of design and invention! Identify a real world problem and design a solution with the tools provided in this camp. This inquiry-based, hands-on curriculum is designed to appeal to girls whether or not they “like” science. Field trips to local design firms and cool modern manufacturing sites to meet female engineers and designers are a part of the experience!

The Oregon State Service Corps is still accepting applications for AmeriCorps positions serving with Big Brothers Big Sisters, American Red Cross - Oregon Trail Chapter, City of Gresham, Human Solutions, Portland Community Reinvestment Initiative and more!

Big Brothers Big Sisters has six full-time openings for Teen Program Coordinators, who will recruit and support BBBS high school and middle school teen mentoring programs in the Metropolitan Portland area and will mentor middle school aged children transitioning to high school or elementary students transitioning to middle school.

Learn about a new culture!

Volunteers Needed!

MCSI – Multnomah County School Impact

Are you able and willing to donate your time and skills? Do you like to have fun? Would you be interested in welcoming refugees and immigrants into our community? Would you like to learn about a new culture? Learn a new language? Would you like to be a volunteer/tutor?

Come share, build, and practice your skills by volunteering your time with us!

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help Youth from all over the world. Volunteers will spend one and a half hours a week helping with homework and English, talking about school, life, and the youth's future.