Dear CNRGizer,

As a CNRG user, you are the expert on how our services are being utilized.  Therefore, we are seeking your feedback in filling out a survey, which will assist us in continuing to be a resource to your community.  All of your comments will remain anonymous and confidential.

Please follow this link to complete the survey:

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As a token of our appreciation, all survey respondents can click on the link at the end of the survey to be put into a drawing for a free massage or gift card to a local business.

Thank you for your assistance and support!

The Committee for a Museum of the Peace Corps Experience (CMPCE), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in Portland, will be having its next meeting on Saturday, August 1 from 3:00 to 5:00 P. M. 

The meeting will be in the meeting room of the Hollywood Branch Library located at: 4040 N.E. Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97212, 503-988-5391. The Committee invites anyone with an interest in the planning of the museum or in the 50th Anniversary Peace Corps exhibit collaboration with the Oregon Historical Society.  Former Peace Corps volunteers are especially invited.  We look forward to seeing you on Saturday afternoon. 

For futher information please call Martin Kaplan, 503-699-9833 or see our website:  www.museumofthepeacecorpsexperience.org  

Life by Design NW proudly presents another interactive workshop by Carol Vecchio, Executive Director of Seattle’s Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal. Carol will guide you in developing your own vision statement and how to use that statement in all aspects of one’s life.

Your Vision of Success!

There is one essential thing you need for success. Some call it an elevator speech, others call a mission or vision statement; no matter what you call it, your success hinges on delivering it effectively.

Cost: $35.00 per person

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2009 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Event Location: PCC Central, 1626 SE Water St, Portland, (Across from OMSI)

Oregon Gerontological Association 2009 Annual Conference “Creating a Legacy of Hope – It’s Up to Us”

Date: August 7, 2009

Location: PCC Rock Creek Event Center

Time: 8:30am-4:30pm

Registration is now open for the 2009 OGA Annual Conference.

Experts and professionals will present a variety of topics on trends and advancements in the field of aging. Workshop breakout session themes are Research and Technological Advancements, Embracing Aging, and Purpose and Engagement across generations.

For more information see http://www.oregongero.org

Sunday, August 2, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Daybreak Cohousing Social and Site Tour, 2525 N. Killingsworth Street, Portland, Oregon

From the Inside Out has decided not to hold their final August 2009 meeting due to lack of response.  If you are interested in the group continuing – put your calls in soon!  Otherwise the group may go on a long break or even discontinue. 

Deborah is the current contact:  503-254-4942.  There might be a chance of a group starting in Clackamas ~ although this is not certain.   

Join forces with your neighbors to bring the power of solar into your home and help us Solarize Portland!

Solarize Portland is a community-based project helping Portland homeowners overcome the financial and logistical hurdles of going solar. If you want to install a solar electric system on your home but aren't sure where to start or how to get the best price possible -- start here, with your neighbors and realize a bulk purchasing discount.

Free workshops will be held in August on the basics of solar for your home, how the project works and how you can participate in Solarize Portland.

First Workshop is:

Thursday, July 30 7-9 PM Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church 5441 SE Belmont St

Case Manager, Girls Residential

Full time.  Dynamic individual is responsible for the case management and treatment planning of 8-9 adjudicated females living in a structured residential program.  Duties include management of the referral and intake system, writing all assessments and treatment plans and leading girls’ skill building and processing groups. 

Flexible schedule required to accommodate the needs of the program including some evenings and weekends.  Valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Volunteer in the Clinic at Outside In!

Outside In is looking for volunteers to assist the Health Access Coordinator with the development and implementation of a benefits eligibility program. Help clients through the application and disability determination process for Social Security Income/Social Security Disabiilty Income. This position will offer exceptional learning opportunities in medical social work with a focus on benefits eligibility and working with medically under-served populations.

Scheduled shifts: Mondays and Thursdays 9:00am-1:00pm for a minimum of 3 months.

Please go to www.outsidein.org for a volunteer application.

Join us to learn about the new opportunities that VOZ has for our volunteers! Come spend time with other service minded individuals and discuss the many ways that we can help the Portland community.

In these tough economic times, volunteering is a great way to make a positive impact on the community. Our Volunteer Coordinator will tell you about our upcoming events, campaigns and ongoing programs that are in need of volunteer support. Then, at this meeting we can match you individually with a program that works with your schedule and desired level of commitment.

Refreshments will be served and great company will be had!

The meeting will be held at the VOZ Office on Oak St. at Tuesday August 4th, at 6:00pm.

For questions or comments please contact us:

Calling all creative minds and environmentally conscious people! Leave No Plastic Behind is asking outstanding artists, community members and celebrities to participate in the National Plastic Quilt Project by designing a square to be auctioned at our fall fundraiser.

For the National Plastic Quilt Project, participants design a 12” square out of plastic materials that are usually thrown away. In the past,people have chosen to give plastic bottle caps a new life, woven plastic bags, and even sewn together various collected items to create an original piece of art.

Ideas can be found at: