RAGE ON! with NW RAGE at our 3rd Annual Monsanto Bash! Entertainment! Food! Beer! Raffle!

Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering (NWRAGE), is a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging sustainable agriculture while educating the public about the dangers of genetically engineered foods. Our all-volunteer organization has been working tirelessly in the community for almost a decade, engaging in postcard and letter writing, educational presentations, debates and public forums, protests and direct action.

This is a fundraising event! Two free raffle tix at the door with a $10 donation.

House party starting at 7 pm, Saturday, August 8 at 4205 NE Cleveland, Portland

Info: browse www.nwrage.org, call 503-239-6841 or email [email protected]

Please join us for wine tasting and delicious hors d'oeuvres compliments of Noble Rot Wine Bar, silent & live auction, cash bar, and the debut of The Chopper, a delightful cocktail created in honor of Chopper, FENCES FOR FIDO's first fence recipient. Drink up! All proceeds from the evening, including sales of The Chopper, will help un-chain dogs!  

Chopper’s guardian wrote, “I realize now he is so much happier being off the chain! Never again a chain!” After years on a chain, the new fence has really helped their connection blossom!  

Watch the video: http://www.fencesforfido.org/success/chopper_video/chopper_video.html  

Join the Party!  Sunday, August 16  5:00 - 7:30pm—Doors open at 4:30

Please join Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation and Health Center for two special events during National Health Center Week!

This year National Health Center Week is August 9 through the 15. The Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation and Health Center will partner with local organizations, government officials, media, and community members for two inspiring events during this week.

Migrant Farmworker Health Day:

Monday, August 10, 2009, 8-10am, Virginia Garcia’s Cornelius Clinic (85 N. 12th Ave, Cornelius, OR).

Compassion & Choices of Oregon Development Director – Part Time

CCO is a statewide non-profit based in Portland and dedicated to advocating for end of life choices for Oregonians with terminal illnesses, including assistance in using Oregon's Death with Dignity law.

Requirements:

The Part Time Development Director (DD) will be required to provide leadership, strategic initiative, and management of all fund-raising efforts. The Director creates and coordinates programs to increase the organization's support base among individuals, corporations, charitable foundations, and additional sources. Reporting to the Executive Director, the DD is responsible for locating, identifying, approaching, and soliciting donors for annual and major gifts.

Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc. is currently looking for young women between the ages 16 - 24 to apply for our all women construction crew. Crews of 12 young women will work between August 17 - September 24 to build three sheds in community gardens.

Experience: None required. This is a training program to help open doors to women into the construction industry. Crew members will be fully trained in tools, safety and building techniques.

Pay: Minimum wage

Hours: 26.5 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with the possibility to work more hours depending upon the construction schedule

Contact: Katie Hughes at 503-335-8200, x. 28 or at [email protected]

When cleaning out our offices, I found an HP LaserJet 51A toner catridge that has never been used. The box has been opened but the toner cartridge is still sealed.

We paid $128.99 for it in January 2008 and got rid of the printer sometime after the cartridge was purchased and put in the cupboard.

If this is something your office could use, please contact CJ Rhafir with Child Aid at [email protected] or 503-223-3008. We would like to be paid something for the cartridge since it is relatively new -- they currently sell for around $140.

Thank you for your help.

For immediate release   Contact: Mary Bauer, Communications Associate Regional Arts & Culture Council  |  www.racc.org 108 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR  97209-3318 503.823.5111  |  email: [email protected]   Through vision, leadership and service, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life. 

August 4, 2009

Small Gifts Add Up to Big Success for Work for Art

Please join us for these free estate planning classes that cover the basics: health care directives, guardianship, conservatorship, probate, powers of attorney, wills and living trusts. All are conducted by Richard B. Schneider, attorney and author, as part of the following community programs:

8.10.09 1-2:30P SE MILWAUKIE CENTER 8.16.09 2-3:30P SE MIDLAND LIBRARY

Regards, Devra

Devra Augusson Education and Public Affairs Coordinator

American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD B. SCHNEIDER, LLC 2455 NW Marshall Street, Ste 11 Portland, OR 97210 www.rbsllc.com P: 503.241.1215 x 106 F: 503.241.1216

The call to action to “support education and literacy for all Americans” is the essence of the OASIS Tutor Program. We strive to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for 50+ adults with elementary students to develop language skills, promote the enjoyment of reading and to increase student confidence and self-esteem. The program includes training that prepares the tutor to work independently with a student, yet also maintains flexibility for specific subject matter if necessary. OASIS has developed session plans that can be utilized with students from 1st through 4th grades.

A volunteer is needed to lead a group of seniors with limited English proficiency in conversational practice in English. Interest and enthusiasm are required, but experience teaching ESL not strictly required. Help create a space for immigrant seniors to practice their English in a comfortable, non-threatening environment. Location is NW Portland. This could be an ongoing group, or a limited term (8 week/12 week). Time Commitment: 4-8 hours/month. Please Contact Brian at Friendly House Senior Program (503) 224-2640

Energetic individual sought to lead local NW Portland seniors in a weekly or bi-weekly walking group. Help provide opportunities for folks to get out and get active this summer! Ongoing group, or limited term. Time Commitment: 4-8 hours/month Please contact Brian at Friendly House Senior Program: (503) 224-2640, [email protected]

Help make our new Fine Art Gallery shine!

We have a great space & fantastic artists...but in order to really make the work shine, we need both wood flooring and flooring installation services. The space is approx. 12x15' feet, a small space where a new floor would make a HUGE impact.

Contact: Bethany Moore Arts & Volunteer Program Manager [email protected] 503-294-0769

SCRAP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Our mission is to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.

The Karen Gaffney Foundation had an exceptional response to our summer "Everyday Courage" inclusive Arts workshop that will be held from 9:00am-3:00pm this Thursday, Aug. 6th. And we do not have enough volunteers for our big day!

We are looking for two adult volunteers--who must have experience working with youth--preferably teachers, licensed child care workers, etc.to help us conduct this all day workshop with 12 youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.

The workshop is being held at St. Mary's Academy in downtown Portland, and lunch and drinks will be provided by Subway. We will need volunteers to show up at 8:30am for a brief intro.

Anyone who may be interested in volunteering please contact Jill at 503/973-5130 or [email protected]