Think & Drink with John Frohnmayer: A happy hour conversation series sponsored by the Oregon Council for the Humanities. Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. Free and open to the public.

John Frohnmayer, former chair of the National Endowment for the Arts and independent Senate candidate in 2008, will lead a discussion on corporate citizenship and how it jeopardizes democracy at the next Think & Drink, a happy hour conversation series that this season looks at consumer culture.

Change Your Life and Transform the World: Zoe Weil Author Event and MOGO (Most Good) Workshop Portland MOGO is hosting two upcoming events that focus on achieving inner peace and positive social change. Please consider attending, and sharing with others.

Johnson Creek Watershed Council’s Watershed Wide Event Saturday, March 7, 2009 9am-12pm work parties; 12-1:30pm volunteer appreciation luncheon

Position Title: Health Justice Campaign Organizer

 Purpose: Initiate and Develop Health Justice Campaign targeted at Oregons diverse religious communities in Ecumenical Ministries of Oregons Public Policy Program. Undertake campaign planning, fundraising, outreach and communications, and advocacy activities. Organize congregational and denominational forums.    Request full position description at [email protected] .

Capoeira Angola is a dance related martial art from Brazil. The Portland Study Group is part of the International Capoeira Angola Foundation. We look forward to sharing and building community around capoeira as a form of expression and liberation. Our event is celebrating our move into a space of our own.

Saturday, January 24th

6 - 7 pm Capoeira Angola workshop- open to beginners and first time students. Taught by Contra Mestre Silvinho from Seattle

7 - 9 pm Open roda. If you have experience, come play (all levels) or please come to watch capoeira in action

9 - 11 pm Dance to the rhythms of Brazil with some of Portland's finest samba and forro percussionists.

Yes, we do …

Yes, we can …

Yes, we will  …

Acknowledge and celebrate that times they are a changing!!!

For those of you who will have seen … or not … the inauguration on Tuesday morning… and want a place to celebrate America’s new legacy, come join us on Tuesday night.

See below for details!!!

If you want to share a poem, song or such…please let me know.  We’ll be starting that around 7:30 so it will be nice to know who’d like to present.  And, please bring along some folks so you’ll have an audience!

Talk soon

carolyn

As Washington DC prepares for the big day ....

I'd love a few folks to help set up the space for our inaugural celebration.

If you have some time late Tuesday afternoon or Early Tuesday evening, around 6, to help me set up the space for the evening, I would really appreciate the support!

Talk soon

carolyn

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From: Carolyn Campbell [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 8:26 PM To: 'Carolyn Campbell'; 'Sacred Circle Dance collective'; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Come ye... oh yeah!!! To an inaugural celebration.

Yes, we do ...

Yes, we can ...

Yes, we will ...

Acknowledge and celebrate that times they are a changing!!!

Hollywood Farmers' Market Now accepting applications for the position of Community Volunteer Coordinator (approximately 25 hours per week during market season)

The Community Volunteer Coordinator (CVC) coordinates the Hollywood Farmers’ Market Volunteer Program and works with the Board of Directors and other market staff to manage volunteers and community groups on a weekly basis. The CVC is also responsible for community outreach, marketing-related tasks, customer relations (with Board support), and site equipment purchases. The CVC shares office space with the Market Manager (MM), attends staff meetings, and reports to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.

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Job Title:                                Alcohol & Drug & Mental Health Specialist

Department:                           Social Services

Reports to:                             Associate Director of Social Services

Environmental Education SPRING Internship Audubon Society of Portland

Introduction

Join the education team of the Audubon Society of Portland and tour the Pacific Northwest with youth eager to learn about the region’s wild areas and wildlife.  Gain the experience needed to lead tours of our sanctuary to elementary age children.  Assist with our school programs and field trips to Mount St. Helens, Ape Caves, Beacon Rock and the Oregon Coast. 

Responsibilities

·         Lead Sanctuary Tours for elementary children

·         Assist with in-school programs and fieldtrips

Friends of Tryon Creek State Park is currently searching for applicants for

NATURE DAY CAMP FULL DAY INSTRUCTOR Salary: $10.50 / hour Dates of Employment: June 15 - August 22, 2009 1 week training and 9 weeks programming

ABBREVIATED JOB DESCRIPTION

Tryon Creek State Natural Area offers 672 acres of beautiful, forested canyon and uplands only 15 minutes from downtown Portland. Nature Day Camp provides children with the freedom to explore the natural world on rambling hikes through the woods, excursions along the creek, science experiments and nature-based arts and crafts in our classroom, and games, songs, stories and plays in our outdoor shelter. Instructors will:

Friends of Tryon Creek State Park is currently searching for applicants for

NATURE DAY CAMP HALF DAY INSTRUCTOR Salary: $10.50 / hour Dates of Employment: June 15-August 21, 2009 2 days of training + 9 weeks of programming

ABBREVIATED JOB DESCRIPTION

Tryon Creek State Natural Area offers 672 acres of beautiful, forested canyon and uplands only 15 minutes from downtown Portland. Nature Day Camp provides children with the freedom to explore the natural world on rambling hikes through the woods, excursions along the creek, science experiments and nature-based arts and crafts in our classroom, and games, songs, stories and plays in our outdoor shelter. The Half-Day Instructor will:

Partners in Careers

111 W.  39th Street, Ste. B, Vancouver, WA 98660

Job Announcement

Title:                            Executive Director

Status:                         Regular, Full time, exempt position

Starting Salary:           $70,000 – 85,000 DOE, plus a generous benefit package

Audubon Society of Portland

Environmental Educator Seasonal Position

March 18th – June 5th Part-time School Programs

The Audubon Society of Portland is looking for a highly motivated, top-notch Environmental Educator with a solid understanding of the natural history of the Pacific Northwest.  Applicant should enjoy working with children and a dynamic, close-knit team of educators.

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Knowledge of general forest ecology, basic geology, regional birds, mammals and basic botany

·        Three years field experience teaching Environmental Education.

Impact Northwest (formerly Portland Impact) is seeking to fill a contract event planner position for the organization's Summer Garden Party Gala. The Summer Garden Party is an outdoor event, hosted by Portland Nursery on SE Division St.  The event features live and silent auctions, musical entertainment, a dinner for guests and a VIP reception for sponsors.  The goal for the event is to educate community members about the needs Impact NW meets in the community and raise funds in support of the agency's work.

This year's event is scheduled for June 27, 2009, from 5:00 – 11:00 pm.   

Duties of the Contract Event Coordinator include: 

This is a full time position made up of two half time positions funded through two CSAT grants providing services to homeless youth in Portland. The population to be served is between the ages of 16-24. The position works closely with Outside In and other homeless youth agencies to provide addiction treatment and follow up. Treatment services will be provided in locations convenient to the population. Recovery coordination services include outreach, support, tracking and data entry as well as coordination with other agencies that are part of the system of care addressing the alcohol and drug issues and needs of homeless youth.

Music Guided Healing 

Music is among the deepest and most profound methods of communication and accessing feelings. Come improve emotional and mental health through guided explorations into music therapy. The facilitator Mike Meyer, MSW, CADC I, QMHP is a 25-year public radio dj, concert producer, and event dj. He brings dynamic healing music to loosen, understand, and soothe your everyday struggles. In addition to addressing depression, trauma, loneliness, relationships, loss, and/or self-esteem, we will also use music to awaken, embolden, and broaden our goals, perspectives, and joy in life.

Produced in patrnership with NOVAA

Presenters: June Bass, CVA, Nancy Gaston, CVA, Jim Laden, M. Ed, and Autumn Ray, CVA

Learn how to:

Want to grow abundant fruit and vegetables, raise chickens, keep bees, make cheese and preserve food? Urban Growth Bounty classes, taught by Portland experts, will provide the tools to make 2009 a more sustainable, healthier year for you and your budget.

A variety of sustainable food classes will be offered from February through October 2009.

Class descriptions can be found at http://www.portlandonline.com/osd/index.cfm?c=49224& ... online registration is easy!

Send an email to [email protected] if you'd like more information or have any questions.

Volunteer at EMSWCD’s Annual Native Plant Sale!

Like Native Plants? Want to help out with a fun community event?

Then EMSWCD’s 8th Annual Native Plant Sale is for you!

No native plant expertise needed.

Volunteers are needed to help make the Native Plant Sale a success! We are looking for people to help before and during the event. See below for more info. Plenty of refreshments will be provided and you’ll also receive a FREE NATIVE PLANT for your garden!

Pre-Event Volunteers:

Donate Your Skills to Help Survivors of Family Violence

Looking to make a difference in your community? 

Bradley-Angle House is seeking volunteers to assist with marketing, communication, development, fund raising, and event planning.  We hope you will share your creative energy and expertise with us to raise awareness of domestic violence in our communities. 

Bradley-Angle House is the oldest domestic violence shelter on the west coast and has been assisting survivors of family violence since 1975.  We have many programs to help people affected by domestic violence and a phenomenal, dedicated staff working directly with survivors.  We are seeking YOUR input and skills to help us help more people in need of our services.

The Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Beaverton Clinic is looking for some fun-loving hard workers to help with a special carpet cleaning project on Saturday, January 17.

Carpet cleaning may not initially sound exciting, but combine that with the wonderful opportunity to spend time with other amazing and compassionate volunteers and staff members and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others, and you have a rewarding and fun experience!

The Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center serves more than 34,000 patients each year, many of whom face barriers to accessing healthcare, including language, cultural or socioeconomic barriers. Virginia Garcia provides primary care, dental, vision, mental healthcare, and education programs.