If you have never been but have been curious or haven't heard of it yet, this would be a great time to check it out!

Art Spark is a bi-monthly mingling for the Portland, tri-county creative community. It is a great occasion to make new connections or encounter a surprise reunion! Also an excellent opportunity to find out what is going on in our arts community and connect with people about what you are doing.

This month we are featuring PDX Pop Now! Thursday, July 21st, 5-7pm at Backspace Lounge, 115 NW 5th Ave.  All details are at www.portlandartspark.com You really never know who you might meet!

Shine Children's Chorus is a young vocal ensemble that specializes in rock, pop, and hip-hop with a slightly indie/alternative slant and a commitment to positive, age-appropriate messages. Examples of songs from our last season include: The Fox in the Snow by Belle and Sebastian, Michael Jackson's Man in the Mirror, Fireflies by Owl City, and selections from U2, B.o.B., Jason Mraz, Shakira, and Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.

Kick back with us for happy hour tonight. Our thing is to simply re-connect with local nonprofits.  Advocates, volunteers, board members and community members are encouraged to join us. 

We'll get the appetizers.  No host bar.

The Guild Public House 1101 E. Burnside, PDX

July 21st from  4-7  Questions? RSVP Leah@DonorsResource.org

Details about how we serve our community www.DonorsResource.org

If you are planning to attend the Architectural Heritage Center's Heritage
Home Tour, reserve your tickets now! The homes on the tour are sure to
delight.

Saturday, July 30, 2011
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Members: $35 per person
General Public: $50 per person

Upcoming Programs at the

Franciscan Spiritual Center

6902 SE Lake Rd, Suite 300

Milwaukie, OR 97267

Leadership Resources for Renewal

Balanced leaders listen to their truest self and lead from the deep
resources of their inner being to create opportunities for growth,
creativity, order, justice and prosperity. Staying balanced, however, is
difficult. The aim of this program is twofold: to provide leaders with tools
that can help them stay connected to their own deepest source of wisdom and
to create a listening space, or time away, in which leaders can share their
experience with other leaders in a mutually supportive setting.

When: July 26, August 23, September 27

Greetings,

Just a quick reminder that an Emergency Preparedness Mapping Open House is
coming up next Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital's
Wistar Morris Room, 1015 NW 22nd Avenue from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Reduce the
community's long-term risks post-disaster by mapping local resources and
hazards now! Local residents, business owners and employees are invited. An
overview of the project will occur at the beginning of the event and half
way through - feel free to stop by throughout the event.

The Children’s Book Bank is a non profit organization based in Northeast Portland. Our goal is to close the literacy gap between children living in poverty and children in middle class and upper class households throughout the Portland Metro area by providing low income children with books to keep. We are seeking interns to help us reach this goal for the 2011 – 2012 school year.

This position will have a 12 hour per week time commitment from September through June. This internship is unpaid but we are willing to help you arrange independent study credit.

Community Outreach Intern
This intern will be responsible for three main projects:

The Children’s Book Bank is a non profit organization based in Northeast Portland. Our goal is to close the literacy gap between children living in poverty and children in middle class and upper class households throughout the Portland Metro area by providing low income children with books to keep. We are seeking interns to help us reach this goal for the 2011 – 2012 school year.

This position will have a 12 hour per week time commitment from September through June. This internship is unpaid but we are willing to help you arrange independent study credit.

Fundraising Intern
This intern will be responsible for several smaller projects:

The Children’s Book Bank is a non profit organization based in Northeast Portland. Our goal is to close the literacy gap between children living in poverty and children in middle class and upper class households throughout the Portland Metro area by providing low income children with books to keep. We are seeking interns to help us reach this goal for the 2011 – 2012 school year.

This position will have a 12 hour per week time commitment from September through June. This internship is unpaid but we are willing to help you arrange independent study credit.

Summer Slide Intern
This intern will be responsible for three main projects:

The Children’s Book Bank is a non profit organization based in Northeast Portland. Our goal is to close the literacy gap between children living in poverty and children in middle class and upper class households throughout the Portland Metro area by providing low income children with books to keep. We are seeking interns to help us reach this goal for the 2011 – 2012 school year.

This position will have a 12 hour per week time commitment from September through June. This internship is unpaid but we are willing to help you arrange independent study credit.

Communications Intern
This intern will be responsible for several smaller projects:

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking an Exhibit Research & Development Research Assistant Intern. This is an unpaid position which may be completed for school credit. I t offers the successful candidate a unique opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the exhibit research and development process at OMSI. This position is available immediately, and will remain open until filled.

Professional Mentor Opportunity

Make A Difference In Your Community ~ Come Join Friends of the Children!

Professional Female Mentors, Full-Time Paid Positions:  Friends of the Children - Portland, a nationally recognized, dynamic non-profit mentoring organization serving high-risk children in our community, has current openings for Female Mentors.  A fantastic opportunity to work intensively with eight children to develop trusting relationships, set positive expectations, nurture talents and abilities, and teach life and academic skills.   

The ACLU of Oregon/ACLU Foundation of Oregon seeks a dynamic, experienced Development Director to lead and significantly expand a diverse philanthropy program that emphasizes major gifts fundraising.

We have a bookshelf (approx. 3.5' x 6') that is black laminate and free to a good home.  Email Haley at hcloyd@neighborhoodpartnerships.org if you're interested or for pictures.  The side is a little banged up but would be easily covered up by putting it against a wall or another bookshelf.

You will need to arrange to move it yourself!

Thanks!

Small Group Facilitation training

Thursday, August 18, 6-9 pm
Cost: Sliding scale, $30 - $75

Shine up the tools in your toolbox, and prepare to use them in small-group
facilitation!

The power of the small group cannot be overemphasized. Something almost
mystical, certainly mysterious, occurs when citizens sit in a small group,
for they often become more authentic and personal with each other there than
in other settings. - Peter Block

In this workshop, you will build on the tools you already have and step up
your confidence to facilitate small-group discussions.

Getting Your Group to Decide!

Come learn and practice tools for effective, inclusive decision making.

Do you want to participate in meetings where decisions are made in a timely
fashion, where all voices are included, and where participants can trust
that the decision was fair and workable?

With a bit of theory, a smattering of tools, and a dose of practice, we will
prepare you for this essential skill in any workplace or community group.

Participants will learn to help their groups:

Potluck in the Park -Serving Anyone In Need Since 1991 needs volunteers Every Sunday during the summer months.  PiP, an all-volunteer non-profit serves a free hot meal to anyone in need every Sunday, rain or shine at O'Bryant Square Park.   In bad weather we’re “downstairs” in the Smart Park Garage.

Each volunteer strives to treat everyone at the meal with dignity, respect, friendliness and kindness.  www.potluckinthepark.org

Volunteer Orientation for Family Bridge Homeless Shelter

We need you to help make a difference in the life of homeless families with children.  Volunteers help staff the shelter house, create activities for children, help with resources and visit with the families.

We are a non-profit shelter supported by the Interfaith Hospitality Network.

Please visit our website for more information:  www.Family-Bridge.org

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

6:00 p.m. at Family Bridge Shelter

183 SE Sixth Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97123

503-844-2919 to RSVP or email:  familybridgevolunteer@gmail.com

Volunteers keep Bike MS festivities rolling and we’re looking for more!

Join us as we celebrate our annual Bike MS ride starting at Mt. Hood Community College in Gresham, Oregon on August 6 + 7, 2011.  This event is a two-day inspirational ride offering five routes and up to 150 miles though rolling hills and captivating scenery.  Bike MS wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of the hundreds of volunteers who assist during the event.  Don’t miss out on the fun!

Become part of FoodHub's Street Team by volunteering to do data entry on Thursday, July 27st from 1-5 pm.
FoodHub, a website that works to connect professional food buyers and sellers, is a project of the non-profit Ecotrust.
There will be food! There will be music! And putting in your time at the keyboard gets you a FREE FoodHub T-shirt!
All you need is your own laptop with Excel.
Interested? Shoot me an email!
Thank you!
Leora Stein
FoodHub Membership Coordinator
Leora@food-hub.org
FoodHub is a project of Ecotrust

Have questions? We have answers!
Call the FoodHub Help Desk at
503.467.0816
8 am - 6 pm
Monday - Friday