Join us at the Walk to Cure Psoriasis Kick-off celebration to learn more about the National Psoriasis Foundation, the walk program, and fundraising tips. We’ll also have light appetizers provided by the Old Spaghetti Factory. Come out and meet committee members, volunteers, and staff who are working to raise funds for critical research projects.

When: Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. Where: OHSU Center for Health and Healing 3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR 97239. 3rd floor conference center in Room 5.

Please RSVP to [email protected] or 800.723.9166, ext. 368.

We hope to see you there!

June 9th - InFARMation (and Beer!): Clean Soil = Clean Food

The concept of "clean" food has become an issue that eaters are thinking and talking about, due in part to recent food safety scares.  It makes sense that what goes into the soil is what comes out into our food.  Steve Campbell, grass-fed cattle rancher and farmer consultant from Idaho, will discuss the concept of clean soil vs. dirty minerals from chemical fertilizers at InFARMation (and Beer!) on June 9th.

GOAL:

KEY INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES: (Some flexibility depending on interests of intern.)

POSITION: Executive Director

DEPARTMENT: Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center (PEAC) at Lewis & Clark Law School

REPORTS TO: Associate Dean, Lewis & Clark Environmental Law Program

STATUS: Exempt, 1.0 FTE, 12-month position

ANNUAL SALARY: $60,000 plus benefits package

Our United Villages is a locally-based, private, non-profit community enhancement organization. The ReBuilding Center, a project of Our United Villages, accepts and carries the region’s largest volume of used building and remodeling materials. It provides resources that make home repairs affordable to everyone, with the goal of inspiring reuse.

CLACKAMAS RIVER BASIN COUNCIL

The Clackamas River Basin Council (CRBC) is taking applications for a full-time Environmental Science Professional.  CRBC is a state and county recognized watershed council participating in the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds.  The Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Engage streamside landowners and volunteers to enhance our river, streams and riparian forest while increasing awareness toward the benefits of a healthy watershed.

The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter is hiring a Field Coordinator to support the Oregon State Service Corps (OSSC), a statewide individual placement AmeriCorps program. This position is based out of Portland and will act as a lead in the area of AmeriCorps member development and support for OSSC.  Some of the responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement member development plan for the program’s fifty-one members.

• Coordinate, prepare and facilitate member orientation and quarterly member regional trainings.

• Ensure that OSSC members receive required program trainings, including disaster response training.

We have developed a summer sustainability camp in collaboration with Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt. We have space for about 15 kids so take a look at the info below if you are interested. Thanks.

Sustainability Youth Camp

July 20 - 24 Ages 12-16 $350, some scholarships available

This week-long enrichment camp is designed to help youth experience the concept "sustainability" when put into action. As the "green economy" grows, this opportunity can help students think in new ways when considering future careers.

Copyright Basics 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Employing Social Media to Market your Books 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information, please visit www.nwabp.org.

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Copyright Basics 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

What is copyright? What can be protected by copyright and what can't? How and why do I register my copyright? You'll find answers to these questions and many more during this workshop presented by NWABP Treasurer Jennifer McCown Nevills.

Employing Social Media to Market your Books 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Catholic Community Services at the Northgate Building located at 3850 Portland Road NE, Salem, Oregon 97301

Cost: No Fee to Attend

Questions:

Trillium Artisans is an innovative, nonprofit, green community-based economic development program that empowers artisans and actively connects them to markets. Trillium’s mission is to help low-income artisans increase their craft business income and build sustainable micro-enterprises. All artisan products reflect our commitment to sustainability: they are created with at least 50% recycled or reclaimed materials, and are priced to pay the artisan a living wage. Get to know Trillium Artisans: www.trilliumartisans.org. Great place for gifts!

To find out more about how to be a board member please go to:

In 9 days TV is going digital. Don't let folks be left in the dark.

The Urban League of Portland is seeking volunteers to assist Portland residents with the DTV transition.

- Do you know how to install a converter box?

- Do you like to talk to strangers at events?

- Do you like going door to door for good causes?

- Are you bilingual? (not required, but helpful.)

- Do you just like to help people?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, we need your help.

For more information contact:

The Urban League of Portland 10 N Russell St, Portland, OR 97227 (503)280-2600 [email protected]

Come help out at the biggest Roller Derby party of the year! The night will include dancing, a costume contest, a silent auction, and a "Not-SO-Talented" Talent Show with a $100 cash prize. This will be a ghoulishly good time full of games, prizes, and mayhem at the Bossanova Ballroom on Burnside. Volunteer shifts are 3 hours and include free admission and food. We need help with Event Set-Up from 6-8pm, and Event Support from 8:30-11:30 and 11:30 - 2:30. To volunteer, email; [email protected]

On June 8th and 9th from 9am-12pm Impact NW’s Healthy Start and Parent Child Development programs are hosting a free infant CPR/First Aid training for the families we serve. We are looking for volunteers to provide childcare and transportation for this event. It will be held at the Brentwood-Darlington Community Center at 7211 SE 62nd Ave, Portland, OR 97206. Impact NW’s Parent Child Development Services and Healthy Start programs are founded on the fundamental principle that parents are their children’s first and most influential teachers. The programs works with parents of children ages 0-5 in support of developing strong, nurturing families and healthy, thriving children through intensive home visiting services, parenting education, assessment and referral.