Tap dancing snowflakes, rag dolls, and able-bodied grannies tap into the spirit of Christmas in this year’s COOL YULE: A Holiday SpecTAPular – featuring the Tipsy Tappers. More than 35 tap dancers, vocalists, and actors take the stage in this campy, winter-themed fantasy brought to you by the Tipsy Tappers Performing Company and the Garden Home Recreation Center. The show is a benefit performance for the Oregon Foster Parent Association and the foster children of Washington County.

The Thursday, December 18 Movies and Meaning movie will be "Tell No One," a taut French thriller. This movie is just for fun. I have already seen it and it is one of the best directed and well written films I have seen in years. There just aren't any loose ends. Come to enjoy a movie that is thriller, murder mystery and action all packed into one film. A more complete review can be found at http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080710/REVIEWS/807100303.

JOIN US THIS MONTH FOR Tell No One, Not Rated, Foreign, 125 minutes, Laurelhurst Theater, $3.00, 7:10 p.m., 28th and East Burnside, 21 and older. Meet at 6:55 p.m. in front of theater.

DISCUSSION FOLLOWING Wind Down Wine Bar (pricey!), 126 NE 28th, two blocks north of theater.

Just a reminder that we’ll gather on the longest night of the year to fire up our hearts for the cold months’ journey into light and warmth. Come celebrate with us!

Winter Solstice Celebration

Saturday, December 20  ~ Vegetarian Potluck 6:30 pm  ~ Celebration 8:00 pm

Friends Meeting House, 4312 SE Stark, Portland

Come early or late. Suggested donation: $15 or close, but all are welcome!

¨        Music with Sky in the Road  

¨        Tribal belly dance by Gypsy Caravan Dance Collective

¨        Fire/candle ceremony, Myth, and Ritual

Big plans for the new year?  A new  job, a new direction, a new you? YWSE is here to support you as you turn your New Year's Resolution into lifelong lifestyle change.  All transformations, whether changing the world, building your business or dropping a dress size take energy and require good spirits, a supportive community and diligence.  The results can be energizing and life affirming.  This evening will emphasize a thoughtful and mature relationship to our health with an emphasis on supporting and caring for ourselves as a way to continue to do good in the world.

Accounting Position

“Offering people resources and education to direct their lives.”

Available immediately, Inclusion Inc., a leading non-profit provider of community-based services for people with developmental disabilities is looking for a financial leader with non-profit accounting skills. This half-time position answers directly to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities:

Maintain chart of accounts and assure payables are completed on time.

Develop receivables process.

With others, develop financial policies and procedures.

Regular liaison to bank and board of directors.

Assist ED with budget development

Develop P&L and balance sheets and monitor financial status.

JANUS YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC. 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. We are an agency that values diversity and values the contributions made by our staff in helping the youth we serve.  All positions involve working together with strong, supportive teams to support and make a difference in a young person’s life.

The main branch of Washington Mutual in downtown Vancouver which is located at 1205 Broadway has some office furniture and office supplies available to donate to nonprofits. Please either call Lena Houston at 360-992-5719 or email her at [email protected] if you are interested. All furniture and supplies must be picked up no later than Friday, December 19, 2008.

Please join us for these workshops in Human Services Continuing Education at PSU this Winter.  Click on the link below each workshop description for more information, including registration instructions.

Supervision for Social Workers with Matt Modrcin Fri 8:30am-4 pm Jan 9, 2009 Hear an overview of theories of clinical supervision, related empirical research, and legal and ethical issues. Review application procedures for Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credentialing. This workshop is designed for LCSWs who intend to provide clinical supervision for MSWs seeking LCSW licensure. LCSWs intending to supervise LPC/LMFT licensure must take the 30-hour Clinical Supervision course. http://sesweb.ses.pdx.edu/ceed_cat/detail_large.cfm?id=44U2

 Do you have a free hour (or two or three) next Wednesday, December 17 between the hours of 11:30am and 5pm? If so, we could sure use your assistance with a special project!

The holidays are approaching very quickly and here at Virginia Garcia we are staying as busy as ever! Next week we will send out over 1,000 letters to our supporters (like you) wishing them warm holiday greetings, spreading news about the work we have been doing at Virginia Garcia, and asking them for their continued involvement with our programs in the New Year. To get these letters out, we need YOUR help! We are hoping to recruit as many volunteers as possible to come by and help us get this mailing out. We need help folding, stuffing and stamping to prep the letters for mailing.

POSITION SUMMARY: Volunteers in the Featured Exhibits Hall during DA VINCI- THE GENIUS, from January 29th through May 3, 2009. Volunteers will share content relating to the exhibit with visitors, answering questions, and maintaining a safe environment for both the visitors and the exhibits. Volunteers may also facilitate science demonstrations and activities that educate the public about Leonardo da Vinci.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Facilitate new activities and demonstrations for different age groups, ranging from creating Leonardo da Vinci inspired musical instruments, to his flying machines. • Interact with visitors to help them explore and learn from DA VINCI – THE GENIUS • Assist staff in the safety and maintenance of the hall.

If you are interested, please visit http://www.omsi.edu/current-volunteer-listings to download an application.

Questions? E-mail [email protected]

POSITION SUMMARY: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Take tickets as visitors enter the exhibit • Maintain a count of visitors entering the exhibit (with a clicker) • Monitor the exit of the exhibit • Collect Audio Guides as visitors exit the exhibit • Assist visitors in understanding the layout of the museum. • Give clear directions and provide information about events happening throughout the museum. • Stay informed about membership rates and benefits and share this information with interested visitors.

Practice your handwriting while making someone feel special! Green Empowerment writes thank you letters by hand, and we'd just be over the moon if you had a lunchtime to help.  Brown bag your noontime repast, head on over to Green Empowerment's office, and try your fist for a good cause.  Thank you!!Wednesday, 17 December, 200812:00-1:00pm