The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter ("AFP") will present a “Strengthening Foundation Relationships” Webinar for members and non-members on Monday, October 17 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bridgeport BrewPub in the Pearl at 1313 NW Marshall Street in downtown Portland, Oregon. The Webinar will be followed at 5 p.m. by Microbrew Monday, a no host social and professional networking event.

Join Playworks and community leaders for Increase the Peace: Conflict Resolution Day, an international celebration

With bullying and gang violence in the headlines, it’s time to empower our youth early by teaching them to resolve conflicts in peaceful ways.

The Watershed Stewards Program, a joint program of Clark County Environmental Services and WSU Clark County Extension, is presenting a very popular rain barrel workshop on Saturday, October 22nd from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and a FREE cistern workshop on November 3rd from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the 78th Street Heritage Farm.  Rain barrels are a good way to divert some of your home's stormwater runoff and to save water for the garden on dry days. 

The workshop includes instruction on assembly and installation, barrel, parts and snacks.  At just $35, this is one of the best rain barrel deals in town! 
Register online at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/193024 or with check or cash by contacting us.

Zombies and candy and animation - oh my!  We at the historic Hollywood Theatre are pleased to announce a special Halloween Animate It! workshop, a weekend introducing 2nd - 4th grade students to the art of stop animation.  The workshop will be October 29th and 30th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days; be prepared, our instructors are concocting some very special Halloween adventures for the young animators involving work in clay, spooky sounds, shadows, candy, and much more!

You are invited to our Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grants Workshop Monday, October 24th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Pastoral Center (2838 E. Burnside Street, Portland).

CCHD is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops which works to address the root causes of poverty in the U.S. through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations.

Our mission at the National MS Society, Oregon Chapter is to mobilize people and resources, to drive research for a cure, and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. We keep our communities moving forward by breaking down barriers and providing opportunities so that everyone who wants to do something about MS can contribute.

Working in the Special Events + Marketing Department, the Design and Marketing intern will be responsible for assisting with the design process of collateral materials for both print and web for a variety of programs and events such as, but not limited to, Walk MS, Bike MS, Gala, and Mud Run.

Impact Northwest is a non-profit agency with a mission to help people
achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the
effects of poverty. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our
Independent Living program. Impact NW recognizes the value of a diverse work
force and encourages applications from candidates who will contribute to our
diversity.

*To apply for this position, please visit our website
http://www.impactnw.org/working.html and complete our online application.*

Position: ILP Coordinator
Entry Pay Range: $13.77 to $15.99/hour
38 hours a week

Create Plenty's International Plastic Quilt Project wants to bring an artist/educator to lead your students in learning about the effects of plastic on the environment. The project will culminate in an exhibit of artwork made from single-use plastic in a group show that brings all student participants and their families together in a celebration of increased and growing awareness and solutions. We are looking to expand the project in Portland for 2012.

Details: 4-6 class periods between January and Earth Day, (Apriil 22)
Please pass this along! We are looking to confirm schools now and our artists are limited! Please contact cheryl@createplenty.org.

Thank you!

Natural Building is the realignment of our space and consciousness with Mother Nature.

2011 - 2012 Workshop Schedule

Earthen Plasters, Sequim........................Oct 22-23
Earthen Paints, Portland..........................Nov 5
Cob Oven, Hawaii....................................Jan 7-8
Earthbag, Hawaii.....................................Jan 21-25
Adobe Vault, Mali.....................................Feb 19-29
Adobe Dome, Cairo......................................Mar 8-16
Natural Building Intro, Costa Rica.........................April 14-21
Earthen Paints (distance)...................................Anytime

Sign-up today at
WWW.EARTHENHAND.COM
Or send us an email to Register.

Rising Tide - Occupy into Action

Sunday, October 16th

10am – 5pm

Amphitheater in the park south of Occupy Portland

A day of workshops focused on building critical skills needed to empower
activists in the occupy movement to battle oppression and create real change
in our communities and beyond. There will be a chance to implement your new
skills at an action on Monday targeting corporate greed! Coffee will be
served, bring a mug!

Are you looking work in public health? Want to be a super hero for a year? Help Portland youth succeed with the Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education Program (MIKE Program). MIKE Program is currently accepting mentors for the 2011-12 year at our Rosemary Anderson High School (Portland OIC) site.

As a mentor, you will:

The historic, non-profit, Hollywood Theatre seeks volunteers with youth and/or animation experience to assist with Animate It!, a weekend workshop for 2nd-4th graders that introduces them to the basics of stop motion animation.  The workshop will be Oct. 29th & 30th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days; volunteers will also be asked to attend an orientation meeting the week before.