Join fellow Portland neighbors on Thursday, May 8th for the Neighbors West-Northwest Annual Fundraiser at the CoHo Theater. Support direct neighborhood involvement services with a night of food, drink, and quality theater.

The event will begin at 6:30 with a reception featuring finger foods provided by Pashas Restaurant, beer from Rogue Ales, wine, and a silent auction of several local items of interest.

The reception is followed by a performance of Heather Raffo's "9 Parts of Desire" at 8:00 PM.

Please join Global Sistergoods for our first annual Mother's Day and Fair Trade Party! We're celebrating Mother's Day and International Fair Trade day this year. Both fall on May 10th, but we're celebrating early on May 3rd!

Please share with colleagues and friends who might benefit It’s time to register for “Seeding the Nonprofit Sector: Beyond the Monoculture”, a conference especially for small and grassroots Nonprofit/Voluntary Organizations and Nonprofit Career Seekers. Details at www.nonprofitcontinuum.org. --

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

www.nonprofitcontinuum.org for info on our nonprofit conference May 15-16, 2008

http://www.portlandpeakoil.org/discussion/node/1603

Presentation about Natural Gas supplies and LNG

Start: Apr 30 2008 - 7:00pm End: Apr 30 2008 - 9:00pm

As North American natural gas production winds down and the industry increasingly looks toward LNG as the next source of supply, natural gas prices will rise toward world market prices for LNG - about double what we pay now. In the meantime, the U.S. administration is demanding that Canada dramatically step up oil production from Alberta tar sands, where one-sixth of Canada’s declining natural gas production is now consumed.

Dear friends and lovers of laughter,

The 11th annual Portland Clowns Without Borders Benefit Show is just around the corner! Come on out for an evening of fantastic vaudevillian entertainment, and support this wonderful cause. And please help us pack the house by forwarding this on to your friends in the area.

When: Saturday, May 3, 7:30pm

Where: Da Vinci Middle School Auditorium (2508 NE Everett)

Tickets: RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW, online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/33371 or buy them at the door. Pre-purchased ticket holders will have priority seating. $10-25 adults, $5-10 youth 12 and under.

Recruitment Project Coordinator – Coordinate start up and implementation of foster care and adoption statewide recruitment effort; develop procedures and materials; cultivate relationships with government participants and community representatives; develop targeted recruitment plans; lead recruitment teams and document results.

M.A. plus 3 years relevant experience or a B.A. in relevant field and 5 years relevant child welfare experience in social work, counseling, or equivalent combination of education. Related experience may include marketing, public relations, or social services. Full time with benefits. Some travel required. Position open until filled.

COUNCIL FOR THE HOMELESS VANCOUVER HOUSING AUTHORITY

JOB TITLE: HMIS Coordinator SALARY RANGE: $3116 - $4673 per month STATUS: Full time CLOSING DATE May 7, 2008

The Council for the Homeless CFTH has an immediate opening for a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Coordinator. This position manages HMIS for CFTH. In addition, this position provides community outreach, training, and monitoring to ensure system viability and effectiveness.

The position reports to the Executive Director, Council for the Homeless.

JOB OPPORTUNITITY AT THE REBUILDING CENTER: Salvage Specialist

Salvage Specialist:

Summary:

Directly support The Rebuilding Center’s efforts to contribute to the sustainability and health of our environment by diverting for reuse waste that would otherwise have been discarded into landfills and provide environmentally sound, affordable, quality used building and remodeling materials to people of all income levels. The ReBuilding Center staff is responsible for unloading, stocking, and pricing materials while providing outstanding customer service.

Full-time position with excellent benefits.

Positive, supportive work environment.

Must enjoy hard out work outdoors in all weather.

Morrison Child and Family Services provides a comprehensive range of mental health, substance abuse, juvenile justice, and prevention services. Below is a list of Morrison’s job openings. Qualifications vary depending on the position. Details are found at www.morrisonkids.org. Morrison values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Portland Classical Chinese Garden is searching for an experienced event planner to stage weddings, corporate events and parties in the Garden. Additionally, this position is responsible for implementing cultural & educational classes and programs. The Chinese Garden is a not-for-profit organization and revenues derived from private events and classes are important to sustaining operations.

This is a full-time, salaried position and compensation includes full health benefits, paid vacation & sick time, a 401K retirement plan and the opportunity to work promoting a world-class garden.

Volunteers of America Oregon is seeking a full-time administrative assistant for our new Residential Support Program for men. This position is responsible for providing professional administrative support and data entry in an innovative social services setting. The job includes daily, supportive, and positive interaction with program participants. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma/GED and at least two years of relevant experience. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft products and data entry, as well as a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

New OMSI Podcast: Cold Tongues and Hot Volcanoes

Sound Science: Providing Illuminating Answers to Wonder-Filled Questions

Tune into OMSI’s podcast, Sound Science, providing illuminating answers to wonder-filled questions. This week's questions are:

Why will your tongue stick to cold metal?

Why don't we put medical and nuclear waste in volcanoes?

A new edition of Sound Science is posted every Friday. The podcast is like a radio show, with host Anders Liljeholm asking OMSI educators to respond to questions from people from around the world. The interviews are approximately 5-10 minutes in length.

You can also check out past episodes for more illuminating answers to more wonder-filled questions, including:

The City Repair Project 501©3 organization of Portland, Oregon is bringing together a new eco-action incubator in the building which formerly housed the Portland Women’s Temple. There are several extremely beautiful 200 to 250 square foot spaces available. Each space is unique, with gorgeous windows, a balcony, and garden views.

We want to share this unique and wonderful place with people who are creative and dedicated to promoting healthy and sustainable communities, including: Non-profit community organizations, creative activists, health practitioners, professional designers, artists, architects, and many other kinds of people who would thrive in this environment!

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of Clark County Washington needs a new location before September 30th. The challemge is a small budget but the need for a location on the busline, with parking, space for support groups and education meetings and three office work stations (probably about 1500 sq. feet). If you have a space in Vancouver or a strong lead please contact Jan at 503-704-5276 or 360-695-2823. Thank you for your help.

Central NE Neighbors Workshop: Organizing to Affect Change

Volunteers needed to work with at-risk youth in Oregon Food Bank’s Learning Garden

Volunteer Training: May 7, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Oregon Food Bank’s Cultivating Community program brings together ‘at-risk’ youth and caring, trained adults to work in the garden. Our goals are to help re-integrate the youth into the community and to give them an opportunity to practice team work, problem solving, communication and caretaking skills. Volunteers commit to spending 3 hours in the garden once or twice a month for the entire season (at a consistent time). An application process and mandatory training is required.

Sunshine Division is an 85-year-old emergency food and clothing nonprofit organization in unique partnership with the Portland Police Bureau. Sunshine provides Portlanders in need with food and clothing services 24 hours a day and 365 days per year. Each year Sunshine Division collects and distributes to those in need, 1.5 million pounds of food.

We are calling on all friends of Sunshine Division to help us meet an urgent and growing need for emergency food in our community.

Learn about a new culture!

Volunteers Needed!

MCSI ? Multnomah County School Impact

Are you able and willing to donate your time and skills? Do you like to have fun? Would you be interested in welcoming refugees and immigrants into our community? Would you like to learn about a new culture? Learn a new language? Would you like to be a volunteer/tutor?

Come share, build, and practice your skills by volunteering your time with us!

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help Youth from all over the world. Volunteers will spend one and a half hours a week helping with homework and English, talking about school, life, and the youth?s future.