You are invited to an Open House at Columbia Center Toastmasters in NE Portland this Saturday, March 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. This is an opportunity for you to experience the fun of a Toastmasters meeting! You will also learn how being a member of a Toastmasters International club can help you and your colleagues develop communication and leadership skills in a positive and mutually supportive learning environment. We hope you’ll come and invite your friends!

New Vaudeville, Modern Circus, Extremely Funny Physical Theater!

The 12th annual Portland extravaganza to benefit non-profit Clowns Without Borders is coming up on Friday, March 20th at 7:30pm at the Da Vinci Middle School Theater, 2508 NE Everett, Portland. The best of new vaudeville and modern circus to fund two Portland-led Clowns Without Borders projects in Haiti.

RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW, online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/57759 or buy them at the door. Pre-purchased ticket holders will have priority seating. $10-25 adults, $5-10 youth 12 and under. Definitely family friendly.

Amnesty International USA Group 48 and the Congolese Community of Oregon (CCO) will present a panel discussion about the conflict in the Congo on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM at the First Unitarian Church, 1011 SW 12th Avenue, Portland, OR.

Led by Portland area residents from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the panel will highlight the human rights abuses from the ongoing conflict in the DRC, such as displacements of thousands, violence against women and children, and the role of natural resources in the conflict.

The program, co-sponsored by the First Unitarian Church, is free and open to the public. For more information, call Amnesty International USA Group 48: 503-227-1878 or the Congolese Community of Oregon: 503-954-1656.

Housing Outreach Specialist

To be considered for this position, send a resume and cover letter to Dave Waits, HR Director (E-mail [email protected] or FAX to  503 823 9210 or [email protected])  

Position:          Housing Outreach Specialist

Supervisors:    Outreach Director

Hours:             Full Time, May Include Evenings

Salary:             $13.80 Hourly Wage ($14.18 if bilingual Spanish/English).

Benefits:          Standard Benefit Package

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Summary of position The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is seeking to hire two reliable individuals to assist in sampling invertebrates in wetlands in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Prior experience is a plus, but all necessary training will be provided by the Project Leaders. This position is full-time for 5 weeks, beginning April 27, 2009 and ending June 1, 2009. Applicants must be available for the entire 5 week period. Approximately 80% of the time will be spent in the field, especially from about May 4 onwards. Field work will involve non-standard work weeks, long days, and some overnight travel.

p:ear is located in the central, light-filled storefront at 338 NW 6th in Portland's historic Old Town/ Chinatown district. Totaling nearly 3000 sq ft, p:ear's facility offers a 220+ capacity, a beautiful Gallery Area (which includes a bonus music/tech room), and a large Great Room including a full kitchen. Both areas offers Wifi access, separate restrooms and entry/exits, 16' ceilings, and picture windows.

rates/ Gallery-$500 Gallery plus kitchen access for staff- $650 Great Room, includes kitchen-$500 Entire facility, includes kitchen- $1000

$250 refundable security deposit to reserves date(s). balance due one month prior to event.

For more information, please contact [email protected]

www.pearmentor.org

A couple months ago I lost my job. This experience inspired me to create a new community called Redefining Unemployment. A few of us have been meeting up every couple weeks, but now I'm getting a forum going so that the discussion can continue online.  Please check out:

http://forums.redefining-unemployment.net

NEWS I want to share with you that I am now offering my professional services as a freelance consultant.

My services include communications; community, media and public relations; editing; event-planning and management; fundraising and resource development; publicity; and writing.

DISCOUNT FOR CNRG MEMBERS I would like to offer CNRG members an ongoing 10% discount through the end of May '09 (the next three months!).

Also, please feel free to share my background and contact information with colleagues ~ if they are referred by a CNRG member I will offer them a one-time 10% discount off of their first invoice!

CONTACT Maureen A. Kenney 503-702-0038 [email protected]

Helping causes, individuals and organizations be heard, seen, known and understood!

Slough 101

Saturday, March 7   8:45 am - 1:00pm

This free workshop explores the unique character, challenges and opportunities of the Columbia Slough and its watershed. Learn about water quality, neighborhood history, vegetation, and urban development challenges.  Whether you’re interested in fish, wildlife, communities, or businesses, this workshop has something for you.

Hands-on activities include:

A group “ Build the Columbia Slough Watershed”  game Macroinvertebrate identification activity Slough levee and pump station tour

Slough 101 is designed for adults interested in learning more about the Columbia Slough watershed.  Refreshments and materials will be provided.

Got Conflict? Learn the skills to solve it!

Anyone can learn how to successfully create mutually beneficial solutions through the new program that evolved from the internationally successful conflict resolution work of Goebel and Associates.

Beyond Conflict – To Consensus: A Unique Skills-Building Workshop

Save the Date! Spring Day of Stewardship Forest Park Saturday, March 21, 2009 9:00am-1:00 *Volunteer appreciation party to follow at the Lucky Lab

Sign up to volunteer today at www.forestparkconservancy.org

What: Join The Forest Park Conservancy as we continue the 60th anniversary celebration of Forest Park's dedication and the first day of spring with a community-wide volunteer work party! Our 2008 events rallied over 165 volunteers at each event, and we are hoping for an even larger turnout this time around. We will be working at four sites within Forest Park; Upper Macleay, Birch Trail head at 53rd, Springville Road/Firelane 7 and the Linnton Neighborhood. Projects will focus on invasive species removal, native plantings and possible trail work.

Please consider joining the Oregon Foundation for Reproductive Health and NARAL Pro-Choice Oregon for one or two nights in the next two weeks to contact our members.

Share your passion for this issue with others that need to know their support is essential to our ability to now use our political strength to promote policies that will make a difference in the lives of Oregonian women and their families.

Volunteers are needed next Monday through Thursday, 3/2 - 3/5 and 3/9 - 3/15 from 5:30pm- 8:30pm in the downtown Portland offices. Everyone is welcome! Training and food is provided.