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The Native American Youth and Family Center is holding its fifth annual dinner and auction fundraiser event on Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Portland Art Museum Kridel Grand Ballroom, 1119 SW Park Avenue. The event will include a one of a kind traditional Northwest Coastal dinner and the welcome opportunity to bid on valuable Native art work from all over the nation, including fine antique baskets, carvings from master artists, original paintings, prints and hand created jewelry in the silent and live auctions. At the event you can listen to internationally renowned vocal artist Meghan Meisters and have an entirely wonderful time.

Presenter: Cindy Cumfer, Attorney at Law and Co-author of The Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Handbook

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If you’re involved in a non-profit, chances are you might have opportunities to speak publicly. The best way to learn how to speak is to practice. The best place to practice and receive feedback is at a Toastmasters International club!

This Saturday, November 8th, Columbia Center Toastmasters Club will feature inspirational speaker Cleon Cox III, who will answer the question, “How can Toastmasters benefit YOU?”

As the community helps us grow each day, TrackersNW seeks to give back through blend of learning, sharing and celebration. We have parties and open houses for all ages, along with free or donation based classes for adults and youth.

Our community events are designed to support the three working agreements of TrackersNW:-Care for the land and earth we live on -A real living for you and your family -Family and team support that is healthy and functionalWe have three community events during November. Two of them are free, one is donation based.

Check them out:-November 11-13: Build a boat, Experience the Immersion program -November 22: Celebrate the Holidays with Trackers

RFP for OLCV Event Coordinator   The Oregon League of Conservation Voters is seeking a consultant to serve as the event coordinator for our 12th Annual Dinner for the Environment. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />  OLCV is a political environmental organization that works to elect pro-environment leaders in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Oregon, pass strong laws to protect our environment, and hold our elected officials accountable for how they vote on the environment.  For more information on OLCV, visit www.olcv.org.   12th Annual Dinner for the Environment: The annual

The Multnomah Bar Foundation (MBF) awards grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations for projects that are aligned with its mission: To increase the public’s understanding of the legal system; to promote civic education, public participation and respect for the law; and to improve the quality and administration of the legal system.

Letters of inquiry for the 2009 grant cycle are now being accepted and must be received by January 14, 2009. The MBF’s guidelines and letter of inquiry instructions can be found at www.mbabar.org/foundation.htm.

Please join us for these free estate planning classes that cover the basics: 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 community programs:

11.03.08 6:30-7:45P SW HILLSDALE LIBRARY 11.13.08 6:30-8P SE SELLWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER 11.16.08 2-3:30P SE MIDLAND LIBRARY 11.20.08 12-1P Downtown CENTRAL LIBRARY (brown bag)

Regards, Devra Augusson Education & Public Affairs Coordinator, [email protected]  

Join HOTLIPS Pizza and Write Around Portland every third Thursday morning this fall to experience the transformative power of writing in community. These workshops are perfect for the new writer and the seasoned writer. Start your day with breakfast pastries, coffee, tea and the written word.

Workshop Dates: Thursday,November 20th and December 18th Location: HOTLIPS Pizza, 2211 SE Hawthorne, 9:00am-11:00am.

To Register: Pre-registration is encouraged. To register, email; [email protected]  with your name, phone number and the date of the workshop(s) you would like to attend.

Designed to appeal to individuals age 50 and above who are looking to use their professional and life experiences to effect social change. Examples include joining a Speaker’s Bureau to promote intergenerational services and recruit service volunteers, or becoming an Advocate for state and federal policy change in legal, financial, and institutional barriers to continued employment, education, or volunteer opportunities. Leadership opportunities include short-term leadership and team projects. For more information contact Stefana @ 503.232.0007, ext. 252 or email [email protected].

Want to transform lives by helping bring high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary healthcare to the communities of Washington and Yamhill Counties? Come join the Virginia Garcia Volunteer Team! We are currently recruiting volunteers for several of our clinic locations. Check out our website for more information on what we are all about and locations (www.virginiagarcia.org)!

Here are some of our current opportunities:

Volunteer to provide mediation services to residents of East Multnomah County. Volunteers must attend a 40-hour basic mediation training that builds communication, listening and conflict resolution skills. Training dates for the five-week session are:

• Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. (February 25 through March 25), and • Friday, February 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and • Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and • Friday, March 13, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and • Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There is a $50 training fee for those willing to volunteer with two full scholarships available. The training is also open to others at a fee of $550.

SOS Outreach is a non-profit organization, with programs across the country. We aim to build character and self-esteem in youth through snowsports and the SOS curriculum.

Learn to Ride is SOS's fundamental youth program. It's a resilience-based outdoor mountain adventure experience designed for youth with risk factors in their lives. Each participant is provided with five days of professional snowboard instruction, rental equipment, lift tickets and clothing. Utilizing the fast learning curve and "cool factors" of snowboarding, students are able to overcome fears, reach new goals and discover new possibilities.