CNRG invites you to participate in a *free* CNRG Lunch Training at a new location – The Lucky Labrador Brew Pub in Southeast Portland! We are excited to connect you with valuable resources that will allow you to learn, grow, and expand your knowledge. Here are the details of the upcoming event:

Topic: Employment Law for Nonprofits

Presented by: Peter Stutheit, Attorney at Law

When: February 24, from 12:00 to 1:30 pm

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Book Reading, Discussion and Q & A: Wednesday, March 4 from 6:30-8:30 in the Community Room at People's Food Co-op

Combining solid scientific knowledge with a gripping narrative, esteemed molecular biologist Dr. Lisa H. Weasel helps readers make sense of this complex, contentious issue. Positioning itself directly at the intersection of food, politics, and technology, Food Fray captures the real-life experiences and wide-ranging perspectives of the scientists, farmers, policy­makers, and grassroots activists on the front lines of this fierce debate, teasing out the hype from the reality and uncovering the very real pros and cons of genetically modified foods.

Light Refreshments Provided!

Miracle Theatre Group, the Northwest’s premier Latino arts and culture organization, is pleased to announce its expanded “Summer at Milagro” programming — a set of three arts and culture experiences in Spanish for children and adults at El Centro Milagro in Southeast Portland.

Do you want to increase the level of service your organization provides to the community? The Oregon State Service Corps is currently accepting proposals for the 2009-2010 service year.

Become an International Team Leader with The Pangaea Project! The Pangaea Project is excited to announce that we are hiring four International Team Leaders for our 2009 programs in Ecuador and Thailand.  The Pangaea Project is a leadership exploration program that empowers low-income youth to become local community leaders with global perspectives.  The program is designed around local and international service-learning, community leadership, social action, human rights, team building, social justice and global awareness.  The goal is to inspire participants to recognize their own capacity to be agents of change through exposure to inspiring changemakers who have overcome adversity to become community leaders.  Please read below for more details…

Hello again friends, Just a quick reminder - Please join us for open house to explore our nonprofit-related educational programs...

Today, Feb 24, 5-6pm, in the second floor Gallery of the Urban Center, 506 SW Mill St., Portland. We look forward to seeing you there! Questions or comments ahead of time, just let me know. Cordially, P.s. Please do share this invitation with anyone you think might benefit

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Sharon Hasenjaeger Assistant Director Institute for Nonprofit Management Portland State University Tel: (503) 725-8221 Fax: (503) 725-8045 [email protected]  

www.inpm.pdx.edu for information on INPM’s nonprofit courses and events

Local non-profit is looking for recommendations for a web-designer/developer.  Josiah Hill III Clinic is in the process of engaging a new web-designer/developer to update our site.  We would like to find a local business/individual, minority or women owned businesses a plus, to assist with our site.  In addition to content updates we are interested in adding videos, photos, interactive polls, etc.  If you have worked with someone you recommend, please email their info. to [email protected]   Thanks in advance!      

Sincerely,

Erin McNally

Executive Director

503.334.9694

www.jhillclinic.org  

VEG 101 Classes Start March 1

Dear Friends and Colleagues, Please join us for these exciting new workshops in Human Services Continuing Education at PSU this late Winter and early Spring.  Click on the link below each workshop description for more information, including registration instructions.

Positive Development in Children: Applications for Academic Excellence, Resolving Conflict, and Promoting Social Justice with Geoffrey "Ba" Luvmour Fri 5:30pm-9:30 pm Mar 6, and Sa 9am - 4 pm  Mar 7, 2009 http://sesweb.ses.pdx.edu/ceed_cat/detail_large.cfm?id=463P  

Join us at a Pesticide-Free Parks work party and help keep Sewallcrest Park Pesticide Free.

It is time to put down mulch at Sewallcrest Park and we need extra hands this Sunday. Join us at a mulching party and we'll make quick work of the two truck loads of mulch that have been delivered for us!

Sunday, March 1 10am-noon At Sewallcrest Park, SE 31st and Market

Snacks, gloves and tools will be provided. Hope to see you there!

Attention Facebook members! Portland Pesticide Free-Parks now has a group on Facebook. Join and find out about upcoming events and all the latest news. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=67355551829&ref=mf  

Let SOLV help you lead a community project this Spring

During these tough economic times volunteers become an even more valuable resource to us. Volunteer events connect your community to your work and our natural environment and provide an opportunity to involve and educate the public.  Whether you coordinate projects through work or are a community leader, SOLV can support your efforts for successful volunteer events. Find more information on how to apply and get involved below.

This spring SOLV has two events designed to support outdoor volunteer projects. The application deadline for both events is Saturday, February 28th.

Impact Northwest's Rigler SUN Community School is housed in a vibrant and diverse school community. We need volunteers to serve as homework tutors, mentors, role models, or support people in our after-school enrichment classes. The SUN program runs Monday-Thursday from 2:15pm to 5:15pm. This session starts February 23, 2009 and goes until May 21, 2009.

If you would like to get involved, please contact Jill Morrow at [email protected] or 503-988-4996 x265 for more information.