Demystifying Evaluations November 13, 2008 8:30 am - Noon Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory 101 SW Main Street, Suite 500, Portland, OR $35 for Chapter members; $50 for others (prices increase after November 5)

Intended Audience

Learning professionals, typically with 3-5 years of experience, who want to take their evaluation efforts beyond "smile sheets" and post-tests. Also for those with more experience who want to refresh and update their knowledge.

Note: Those who register will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire in advance of the session.

City of Portland Native American Heritage Month Event, Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue, 2 floor, Noon-1:00 p.Tuesday, Nov 4 noon- 1:00 pm - Making the Invisible Visible: Portland's Native American Community

Thursday, Nov 6 - How does Spirit Mountain Foundation share $5 million a year? City of Portland Native American Heritage Month Event, Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue, 2 floor, Noon-1:00 pm. Shelley Hanson, Director, Spirit Mountain Community Fund. Ms. Hanson, MBA is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and has been the Director of Spirit Mountain Community Fund since June 2005. Spirit Mountain Community Fund donates about $5 million each year to local programs and services that benefit citizens striving for self-sufficiency. Spirit Mountain Community Fund supports programs that address the roots of problems rather than focusing on fixing symptoms. Free and open to all.

Contact: Susan Barthel 503-823-7268

Sunday, November 2, 1-3 p.m.

First Unitarian Church hosts a localization potluck featuring Transition PDX advocate David Johnson presenting a unifying method to build neighborhood resilience in the our post-peak oil society. Buchan Reception Room: SW Salmon between SW 12th and 13th. Free with dish to pass.

Presented by Community for Earth, the sustainability committee of First Unitarian. CFE presents monthly, non-denominational outreach programs to nurture the soul through sustainability. The next program is a showing of the un-consumerism film, "What Would Jesus Buy?", Friday, November 21 at 7p.m.

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First Friday Post-Election Potluck & Community Conversation

Friday Nov. 7, 6:30-9:00 pm

Friends Meeting House, 4213 SE Stark, PDX

Americans’ 2008 experiment in democracy has been a wild ride, and without doubt, the coming week will bring a full range of relief, celebration, disappointment, and lots to consider about what lies ahead. Whether our favored candidates and measures win or lose, please come and share a meal, connect in community, ponder the election results, and hopefully look ahead with a fresh sense of possibility.

Bring a veg/vegan potluck dish to share and join the conversation. Suggested donation $5 but all are welcome, no matter what your views and votes.

3 Part Sunday Class - Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 14th

3:30 - 5:30pm

In this class, we will explore how to:

-Shift from the pursuit of material happiness to a happiness independent of external conditions.

-Increase awareness of money, spending, and debt.

-Manage the materialism of the approaching holidays.

-Bring ethics and wisdom to how we earn or spend money.

-Apply what the Buddha taught about money, and utilize the tools of Debtors Anonymous.

Taught by Patrick Bansho Green and Laura Jomon Martin

Cost: $10 Donation Suggested

Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple at the Portland Dharma Center

2514 SE Madison Portland, OR 97214

www.zendust.org/portlandprogram.htm

Just a reminder about the study group for Earth User's Guide to Permaculture starting this Wednesday and that you can pick up a copy of the book there.

http://www.portlandpeakoil.org/content/study-group-earth-users-guide-permaculture

Start: Nov 5 2008 - 7:00pm End: Nov 5 2008 - 9:00pm

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TACS

Serving the Pacific Northwest. Office in Portland, OR

TACS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support organization distinguished by a 30 year history of nonprofit capacity building. TACS’ staff of 27 serves 6,000 nonprofits annually through training, consulting services, peer learning networks, on-line resources, and the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO).

OUTSIDE IN - OPEN POSITIONS – 10/31/2008

Pharmacist - posted 10/29/08 - Open Until Filled

Integrated allopathic/naturopathic primary care clinic serving homeless & uninsured needs self-directed, innovative pharmacist to implement a new clinical pharmacy practice, including teaching, MTM services, and control of all medications. Preceptor license required. 30 hours/week. Salary DOQ + full benefits.

Case Manager - posted 10/24/08 - Open Until Filled, Initial Review 11/12

OUTSIDE IN - OPEN POSITIONS – 10/31/2008

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*_Pharmacist_** - posted 10/29/08 - Open Until Filled*

Integrated allopathic/naturopathic primary care clinic serving homeless & uninsured needs self-directed, innovative pharmacist to implement a new clinical pharmacy practice, including teaching, MTM services, and control of all medications. Preceptor license required. 30 hours/week. Salary DOQ + full benefits.

*_Case Manager_** - posted 10/24/08 - Open Until Filled, Initial Review 11/12*

Human Solutions, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Workforce Specialist

Department: Employment and Economic Development

Reports to: Employment Program Manager – Bilingual Spanish

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay: $15.84/hour ($32,960/year)

Benefits: Medical, dental, AD & D, short and long term disability insurance, personal leave and paid holidays

Location: Rockwood/West Gresham very close to MAX

SUMMARY:

Dynamic statewide non-profit is seeking a team-oriented Development Specialist to be a part of the successful SMART (Start Making A Reader Today) early literacy program. Must have a passionate commitment to helping Oregon’s children read.

BA degree and development experience required. See job description: www.getsmartoregon.org. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or FAX: 503-937-4859, ATTN: Human Resources. Application deadline is November 14, 2008.

Position Title: Development Specialist

Spending too much time looking for information? Have a professional librarian and educator create a management system or library for your organization and train a staff person or volunteer to administer the system. Reduced rates for nonprofits, and pro bono staff or volunteer training provided. D. L. Cohen Information Services, www.dcoheninfo.com, in business in Portland since 1996, works primarily with nonprofit clients, and is in the TACS consultant database. Donna L. Cohen, M.L.I.S., M.Ed. [email protected]

CCC Community Engagement Program/Housing Rapid Response looking for a Case Manager to work as part of a team with frequent criminal offenders.  Position involves collaboration with various community agencies to assist clients in obtaining housing, and eviction prevention, benefits, employment, mental health, medical and substance abuse treatment.  Applicant must have minimum of a high school diploma, advanced education preferred.  Must have knowledge in and experience working with persons experiencing substance abuse and mental health disorders. For more information and how to apply, go to www.centralcityconcern.org.  Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sarah Beck

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

CCC is looking for a Project Manager to assist Senior Management in the oversight of its Self-Sufficiency Initiative.  The Self-Sufficiency Initiative will work to develop greater integration of services across CCC programs for the promotion of client self-sufficiency. Key skills required for this position include knowledge of employment and recovery service programming for homeless individuals, ability to facilitate a needs assessment within CCC programs and experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in planning processes. Salary: $40-42k. For more information, & how to apply, visit www.centralcityconcern.org. EOE.

Sarah Beck

Payroll and Benefits Specialist

Central City Concern

The League of Women Voters of Portland will host a discussion of Oregon’s current election methods as well as alternatives on Wednesday, November 12 at noon. The event will be held in the Board Room of the Multnomah County Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend and bring a brownbag lunch.

Are there better ways to elect our public officials? Instant runoff voting, fusion voting, National Popular Vote – what are they, how do they work, why should we consider them? These are natural questions for Oregon, a state that pioneered a method for the direct election of U.S. Senators, contributing to the passage of the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

City of Portland Native American Heritage Month Events at the Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Avenue 2nd floor Noon - 1:00 pm

Tuesday, November 4

Making the Invisible Visible: Portland's Native American Community Chris Dupres, Ph.D., Sustainability Officer, Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA)

Thursday, November 6

How does Spirit Mountain Foundation share $5 million a year? Shelley Hanson, Director, Spirit Mt. Community Fund

Wednesday, November 12

Native American Student Leaders: PSU Activities and Leadership Programs Speaker Panel with Tana Atchley, Portland State University, Native American Student Advisor

Thursday, November 13

Winter is coming, so don't let your clients be left out in the cold...teach them to overcome typical rental screening barriers with Ready To Rent! The next Certified Instructor Training will be held December 16-18.

The Ready to Rent curriculum provides housing readiness skills to people who have had past rental difficulties, have participants establish an action plan for becoming a successful renter and, upon completion, receive a Ready to Rent Certificate which is recognized by many housing providers and landlords as a compensating factor to some negative rental history.

1.  11/5/08 - "Get the Facts" Orientation Workshop 6-7:30PM The Center will hold a free workshop outlining the steps to homeownership and the services provided by the Center.  No reservations are required.   Kevin L. Gillette, Program Manager Community Housing Resource Center 2700 NE Andresen Rd., Ste. D3 Vancouver, WA. 98661 360-690-4496 X101 Fax: 360-694-6665   Our mission is to provide quality education and counseling services to increase opportunities and access to community resources for people who strive to create financial security, housing stability or homeownership for themselves and their families, thereby creating a vital and stronger community.        

Have You Registered Your Business?

Mercy Corps Northwest is hosting a seminar presented by Douglas Tsoi and Josh Smith of the Alto Law Group on choosing the best legal form for your business.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008: 6:30-7:30 pm

Mercy Corps Northwest Office 2069 NE Hoyt St., Portland

$5 for Mercy Corps Northwest clients, $10 for community members. All proceeds benefit Mercy Corps Northwest programs.

Please RSVP to Heather at [email protected] or 503.236.1580 x211

Please check our website after 12:00 p.m. the day of the seminar to verify that the class has not been cancelled due to insufficient RSVPs.

Learn More about Mercy Corps Northwest at www.MercyCorpsNW.org

Have You Registered Your Business?

Mercy Corps Northwest is hosting a seminar presented by Douglas Tsoi and Josh Smith of the Alto Law Group on choosing the best legal form for your business.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009: 6:30-7:30 pm

Mercy Corps Northwest Office 2069 NE Hoyt St., Portland

$5 for Mercy Corps Northwest clients, $10 for community members. All proceeds benefit Mercy Corps Northwest programs.

Please RSVP to Heather at [email protected]

Please check our website after 12:00 p.m. the day of the seminar to verify that the class has not been cancelled due to insufficient RSVPs.

Learn More about Mercy Corps Northwest at www.MercyCorpsNW.org and and Alto Law Group at www.altolawgroup.com

Dec 6, 2008 9am-4pm

A workshop for healthcare providers seeking help with the effects of repetitive workplace exposure to trauma.

Presenters: Anne Senyru Pechovnik, RN and Nan Whitaker-Emrich, LMFT

Enrollment is limited to facilitate participation.

Registration required. Please contact Nan Whitaker-Emerich at 503-224-3972 to reserve your spot.

Cost: $40.00 at the door

Heart of Wisdom Zen Temple at the Portland Dharma Center

2514 SE Madison Portland, OR 97214

www.zendust.org/portlandprogram.htm

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.

Youth Participants:

Male and Female Youth from Eastern Europe, ages 12-18 in the FOUR county area (Washington, Multnomah, Clackamas, and Clark Counties).  Country of origin is subject to eligibility, not their immigrant status

Project Overview:

LCSNW has developed the NYP mentorship program granted by United Way Community Impact Partner.  NYP is a collaborative program between Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) and Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS), which is a free youth program that serves refugee and immigrant youth ages 12-18.

Are you interested in learning about other cultures while at the same time helping build a brighter future for the refugee and immigrant youth of Portland?

Be a Mentor for teenage guys and girls in our community who have emigrated from Eastern Europe. Provide a voice and support in helping them adjust to a new culture, a new school system, engaging in new peers, a new language, and a new country, all while having to face the same adolescent pressures!

Hello,

It’s time for our annual Legends of Comedy fundraiser! Over the past seven years, New Avenues for Youth has been bringing top notch comedic performances to Portland with our Legends of Comedy event. This year, we will present Future Legends of Comedy, showcasing the considerable talents of David Crowe and Jeff Dye, two of comedy’s emerging stars. This will be a night to remember, and an important source of support for New Avenues’ programs.

We need volunteers in several different positions to help us that night – please email me to see the job descriptions and let me know if there is a position that you are interested in filling!

What: Legends of Comedy fundraiser

Leadership & Entrepreneurship Public Charter High School (LÊP High) is currently in serious need of the following assistance from community volunteers:

Administrative Assistants and Night School Tutors

Please contact Community Outreach Coordinator, Christy Mitchell via email for more information: [email protected]

LÊP Charter High School

http://www.lephigh.org

2044 E Burnside St.

Portland, OR 97214

503.254.2537

1) Administrative Assistants