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Wednesday, July 22, 2009 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm        

The Transition Initiative is a community response to the twin challenges of peak oil and climate change.  Initiated in Ireland in 2004 by Permaculture designer and teacher Rob Hopkins, the Transition Initiative has been adopted by communities around the world looking to transform their locality and build resilience, the ability to withstand shock caused by such things as rising oil prices, for a low carbon future.  

City Club of Portland Friday Forum

On July 24, Erin Flynn, economic development director for the Portland Development Commission, will explain the city’s five-year plan to grow the economy, create jobs and sustain the quality of life that Portland residents enjoy. She will clarify why it is vital for Portland to maintain – and expand – its position as a leader in the global, green economy. She will also discuss how Portland can maximize the competitive environment for traded-sector companies, drive urban-core innovation and stimulate neighborhood business vitality.

EPO XPO

Ed Benedict Park (SE Powell Blvd at SE 100th Ave)

July 24  -  2:00 pm to 8:00 pm July 25  -  11:00 am to 8:00 pm July 26  -  11:00 am to 7:00 pm

The East Portland Exposition (EPO XPO) is a free three day community event that will be held at Ed Benedict Community Park, located along SE Powell Boulevard between 100th Avenue and 104th Avenue in East Portland July 24, 25, and 26, 2009.

EPO XPO is co-sponsored by all 13 East Portland Neighborhoods, and hosted by the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood.

The Hawthorne Hostel is hosting an Open House-style mural painting project. We welcome the community to join us to create a mural on the back of one of our rainwater cisterns during our painting events in July and August. Painting days are 7/22, 8/4, and 8/5 from 5:30-8:30 PM, and on 8/8 from 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM at the Hostel, located at 3031 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Pre-registration is recommended, though not required. If you would like to sign up in advance or if you have any questions, please contact Emily Hill at 503-823-5794 or at [email protected].

NAYA FAMILY CENTER ANNOUNCES PORTLAND’S FOURTH ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING TO HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR!

  WHAT: Portland’s 4th Annual Native American Housing to Homeownership Fair WHEN: Saturday, July 25th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To view full job description, visit our website at www.joinpdx.com.

Job Title:                                Family Advocate – Willow Tree Transitional Housing

Department:                           Social Services

Reports to:                             Gresham Lead Social Service Staff and Director of Programs

The Community Consulting Program (CCP) is an outreach effort sponsored by the Organizational Development Network of Oregon and provides pro-bono consulting services to Portland area public benefit non-profits. CCP is accepting applications through July 31 for our Fall Round of consulting assistance. For more information, client testimonials, and to download the application, go to the ODN Oregon homepage and look for the CCP link on the left menu: www.ODNoregon.org

Need money for college or a vocational training program? 

NAYA Family Center is currently accepting IDA applications for post secondary education. Our Individual Development Accounts (IDA) is a 3:1 matched savings program for clients currently attending or planning to attend an accredited post secondary education program. This includes vocational training programs as well. Clients save a maximum of $740 and we match it by 3 for a total of $2,960 that can be used for tuition, fees, books, supplies, computers, etc.

Please note that you must income qualify for our programs (80% of below MFI).

Join Girls Inc. girls and staff for a fun-filled camping retreat!

Girls Inc. of NW Oregon is taking a group of girls camping for one night at Silver Falls State Park to bask in the beauty of the waterfalls and learn a thing or two about camping!

Hosted by Girls Inc., the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, partnered with the Friends of Tryon Creek State Park and REI, you will have the opportunity to hike, find out about outdoor survival, and learn a little about cooking outdoors. Each volunteer will be a 'den mother' for their 'pack' of two girls. All transportation, food and supplies are provided.

9:30 am Saturday, August 22nd & returning 3:30 pm Sunday, August 23rd.