On March 12, 2011 6-9pm, Mercy Corps Northwest will be hosting a dinner, auction and concert to support LIFE (Lifelong Information for Entrepreneurs), a life-skills and entrepreneurship curriculum for incarcerated women. Read more and learn how to get involved at success4life.eventbrite.com

Franciscan Spiritual Center

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Intro to Compassionate Communication This workshop will introduce you to the powerful, effective process of Compassionate Communication (also referred to as Nonviolent Communication.) You will learn tools and experience insights that may have a profound and immediate effect on the relationships that matter most to you, including the one you have with yourself! Please bring a sack lunch.

Date: Saturday February 5

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Cost: $50.00

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Please join us for these free estate planning classes that cover the basics: federal and state health care directives, guardianship, conservatorship, probate, powers of attorney, wills and living trusts. All are conducted by Richard B. Schneider, attorney and author, as part of the following library and community center programs:

WED 1-2:30P 02.02.11 Vancouver LUEPKE CENTER: Tea & Topic

TUE 6:30-7:45P 02.08.11 NE HOLLYWOOD LIBRARY

TUE 6:30-8P 02.15.11 SW FULTON PARK COMMUNITY CTR

MON 1:30-3P 02.21.11 Hillsboro HILLSBORO COMMUNITY SR CTR

Regards,

The Vancouver Urban Forestry Commission is seeking nominations for the annual Mac Award, which recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses that have made a significant, positive impact on Vancouver's urban forest.

The annual Mac Award will be given by the Urban Forestry Commission during the City of Vancouver’s Arbor Day celebration on Wednesday, April 13. Nomination forms are available on the city’s Urban Forestry website at www.cityofvancouver.us/urbanforestry or by calling (360) 487-8308. Forms must be submitted by March 8.

As part of Public Health Week (April 4-8, 2011) the Northwest Health Foundation, Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Public Health Association are pleased to announce the third annual Youth Photo Contest for 2011, "The Way I See It: A Youth Perspective on Health".

The Photo Contest is designed to engage young people in thinking about what Health is and how it affects their lives. The contest is open to Oregon youth, ages 12-18. Submissions for the contest will take place February 1- March 1, 2011. First Prize - $300, Second Prize - $200, Third Prize - $100!

Please visit www.communityhealthpriorities.org/photocontest for more information.

WikiLeaks Think & Drink A happy-hour conversation series sponsored by Oregon Humanities Thursday, February 24, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland Free and open to the public, 21 and over

The winter 2011 Think & Drink brings together Aaron Bady, dubbed “The Unknown Blogger Who Changed WikiLeaks Coverage” by Atlantic Monthly, and Peter Laufer, University of Oregon journalism professor, who will talk about the implications of WikiLeaks on government secrecy and journalism.

The happy-hour series, which sparks provocative conversations about big ideas, is sponsored by Oregon Humanities.

The Friends of Tryon Creek

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 1, 2011

CONTACT

Jessica Sweeney

Jessica@tryonfriends.org

503-636-4398

Adventures in Sustainability: Eco-friendly Global Travels

Discussion with Jeffrey Briley

Tuesday, February 22nd, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Daybreak Cohousing was just awarded a national Livable Communities Award, one of only five, in January. Tour Daybreak and learn about cohousing on Sunday, February 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m. on site at 2525 N. Killingsworth, in North Portland. More information about this multigenerational community (ages 1.5 to 75+) is available at www.daybreakcohousing.org, AskAboutUs@daybreakcohousing.org or 503-310-7044. Next tour and social will be Thursday, February 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Oregon Wild works to protect and restore Oregon’s wildlands, wildlife and waters as an enduring legacy for all Oregonians.

Audubon Society of Portland

Summer Camp Environmental Educator Positions 

June 20 - September 2, 2011

General Job Description

The Audubon Society of Portland is looking for highly motivated, top-notch Environmental Educators with a solid understanding of Pacific Northwest natural history. Applicants should enjoy working with children and a dedicated, close-knit team of educators.

We are hiring for at several positions, which will include half-day camps, full-day camps and overnight camps.

Preferred Qualifications:

* College degree

* Knowledge of general forest ecology, herpetology, regional birds and mammals

* Two years field experience teaching Environmental Education

Audubon Society of Portland

Environmental Educator Seasonal Position

March 16th-June 10th Part-time School Programs

The Audubon Society of Portland is looking for a highly motivated, top-notch Environmental Educator with a solid understanding of the natural history of the Pacific Northwest. Applicant should enjoy working with children and a dynamic, close-knit team of educators.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Knowledge of general forest ecology, basic geology, regional birds, mammals and basic botany

* Two years field experience teaching Environmental Education.

* Experience teaching grades 1st-12th.

* A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Education (or related field).

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 and families 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 (2/1/2011)

Meyer Memorial Trust has a file cabinet available for free to a nonprofit organization:

--Modern three-drawer file cabinet. Dark brown painted metal. 15w x 25.5 h x 23 d

For information please contact Laura Krum at

pdxkrums@comcast.net

Our new Lead Grower Program allows new aspiring farmers to take a leadership role at one of our training sites and start a small farm business with lower risk and capital outlay than farming independently. Lead Growers access training from the farm project manager and may be eligible for capital through our loan and matched savings programs.

Accessing land, training, capital and markets are barriers to starting new farm businesses. For six year, Mercy Corps Northwest’s (MCNW) agriculture project has helped immigrants and refugees overcome these barriers and start small farm businesses. We are now expanding to serve new American farmers.

For More Information:

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Franciscan Spiritual Center

February 1, 2011

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Hello!

It is with great pleasure that we announce two new staff members who will be joining us beginning the first week of February. Both individuals have had their presence known here at the Franciscan Spiritual Center over the last few months and so we decided to make it official and ask them to join the team as new employees.

Donors Resource connects individual and corporate donors that want to give in-kind donations "stuff" with nonprofits in need.

Give or get connected http://DonorsResource.org

Since 2005 we have been working in our community to keep needed items from being stacked and forgotten in garages and much worse, our landfills.

Della Rae, Founder/Director

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the FAMILY BRIDGE (shelter in Hillsboro for homeless families with children) 3 rd annual Dinner/Auction this Saturday, February 5th.

VOLUNTEER HOURS – at St. Matthews Catholic Church - Parish Hall 473 SE Third Ave. Hillsboro 97123 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to set up and decorate AND 4:00-- 10:00 p.m . to help with food & beverage service, assist with check in, seating, monitor auction tables, help people check out with purchases, and clean up.

Time and Date of Event: " Share the Love” Dinner and Auction this Saturday, Feb. 5 th from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at St. Matthews Church Parish Hall, 473 SE 3rd Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97123.

Taste of the Nation Portland is in search of volunteers to fill several roles in the marketing and sponsorship committees. Taste of the Nation is an annual culinary fundraising event that is dedicated to ending childhood hunger. The 24th annual Taste of the Nation Portland event will take place on May 2, 2011.

Social Media - the position will be charged with managing social media and executing social media plans for Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, LinkedIn and other social media outlets relevant to the event. The role involves creating and scheduling Tweets, updating the TOTN Facebook page, creating and maintaining Tumblr content. Ideally, the person will have basic knowledge of social media marketing - and minimally be a very engaged participant in social media.

Plant native trees and shrubs with SOLV in Lake Oswego on Saturday, February 5th! We will be working along Carter 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.

Friends of Trees would LOVE your help at our Neighborhood Tree planting in North Portland or either of our Green Space plantings in Tigard and Beaverton this weekend! As we continue to plant our way north in Portland, we're following last weekend's Arbor Lodge and Overlook planting with this weekend's event in the Piedmont and Woodlawn neighborhoods. The event will be staged at Holy Redeemer Church 25 North Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217.

Are you high-tech and computer savvy? Share your expertise with low-income adults and youth at one of Impact NW’s transitional housing facilities in East Portland. By volunteering your time to teach residents basic computer skills, you expand individual’s options for job hunting, resume writing, and homework research and completion. Volunteers assist with coordination of the computer labs, and are asked to teach basic courses to youth and adults in Microsoft Office applications, computer science, and internet usage.