Explore technology and design for social change with an interactive panel and workshops at the Springboard Social Innovation Forum! Join us at TechShop Portland (http://portland.techshop.ws) on Wednesday, 9/9/09 from 6-9pm. Featured are leaders from The Lemelson Foundation, National Center for Women & IT, TechShop and others. $10 at the door. For more information visit http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.html

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Explore technology and design for social change! Join us at TechShop on Wednesday, September 9th for the Springboard Social Innovation Forum.

The Portland Peace Choir invites you to come to our FIRST REHEARSAL September 9th Join us as we strive to exemplify the principles of equality, justice, peace, unity and cooperation. We sing music from diverse cultures and traditions to inspire peace in ourselves, our families, our communities, our nation and the world. The Portland Peace Choir welcomes all voices.

When and where?

Every Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) at 5915 SE Division Street (next to Steiner Storehouse) starting September 9, 2009. Come sing songs that lift your spirit and inspire peace in your heart and around the world.

Portland Peace Choir BE IT. LIVE IT. SING IT.

more info: 503-715-0048

The ASTD-Cascadia 2009 Regional Conference at the Salem Conference Center Sept. 23-24 offers several continuing education and recertification credit opportunities for participants. The HR Certification Institute has approved various sessions for PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification; Portland State University is offering one hour of elective college credit; and National ASTD has recognized the event as qualifying for recertification credits needed by Certified Professionals in Learning and Performance. Visit the conference registration page at www.astdcascadia.org to learn more.

The ReDirect Guide announces the 4th annual Green Sprouts Organic Baby & Family Festival on September 26th from 10am-5pm at Peninsula Park in Portland. Green Sprouts is a community-inspired event that celebrates natural and healthy options for expecting parents and young families. Local vendors will offer products, services, and education focusing on holistic pregnancy, childbirth, healthy non-toxic nursery & home ideas, and early education. A three-dollar suggested donation at the door will benefit the Sustainable Oregon Schools Initiative. For more information and a full list of activities please visit www.GreenSproutsFest.com.

Please join Housecall Providers for a benefit breakfast at the Waverley Country Club on September 30, 2009 at 8 a.m. Dr. Miles Hassell, author of Good Food, Great Medicine will talk on “How a Greek Grandmother Would Improve the Health of the Nation – a look at nutrition science and lifestyle changes.” Dr. Hassell is a physician in private practice at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. A Certificate of Attendance will be available. We have applied for CEUs for naturopaths. We have been approved for one CEU for pharmacists The Waverley Country Club is located at 1100 SE Waverly Drive, Portland 97222.

Have you ever participated in a Northwest Earth Institute discussion course? Are you interested in learning more about them? Join our NWEI Community Reunion to share inspiring stories about the outcome of your course, and to learn about the newest courses.

The Reunion will be on Sunday September 13th, at 4pm, as part of the Muddy Boot Organic Festival. It will be held in the Paulist Center at St. Philip Neri Church (2408 SE 16th). For more information, visit our website (www.nwei.org) and click on "NWEI Reunion at Muddy Boot". Invite your friends, neighbors, and course mates to this fun celebration!

GROUNDWORK PORTLAND PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Project Sponsor: USDA Forest Service - Mt. Hood National Forest http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mthood

Position Title: AmeriCorps Community Stewardship Coordinator (4 Positions)

Service Dates: January 11, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Position Title: Outreach & Youth Associate for AmeriCorps

Service Dates: January 11, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Position Title: AmeriCorps - Green Cities Program Associate (2 Positions)

Project Sponsor: Cascade Land Conservancy www.cascadeland.org

Service Dates: January 11, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Project Sponsor: Northwest Natural Resource Group http://www.nnrg.org

Position Title: Northwest Certified Forestry Stewardship Associate

Service Dates: January 11, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Project Location: Port Townsend, WA 98368

Position Title: AmeriCorps - Conservation Corps Project Coordinator

Service Dates: January 11, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Project Sponsor: Northwest Service Academy - Mt. Adams Center http://mtadamscenter.org/default.cfm

Position Title: Hood River Watershed Group Intern for AmeriCorps

Service Dates: January 11, 2010 - November 19, 2010

Oregon Voice is an emerging statewide coalition of non-profit, advocacy organizations designed to foster collaboration around civic engagement and building progressive power. The organization is committed to increasing the engagement of historically marginalized communities and socially responsible Oregonians in the democratic process. Oregon Voice fosters effective collaborations for 501c3 voter engagement as well as multi-issue policy work.

Job title: Executive Director

Reports to: Oregon Voice Governing Committee

Subject: Press Release: RACC awards record sum to 42 arts organizations

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. 

RACC awards record sum to 42 arts organizations

Hello-

Can you post this on the digest to help us spread the word about these free exams? I am a member, my former last name was Nielson.

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Wednesday, September 9,2009

The OHSU Center for Women’s Health will begin accepting Free Friday appointments on 9/9/09.  To make an appointment please call , 503-346-1212.  Appointments are first-come, first-served.  The phones will remain open for as many hours or days it takes until appointments are filled, hours are 8am to 4pm.

For Immediate Release Date: Sept. 8, 2009

Event Date:  Sept. 17th

Contact: Amie Diffenauer, Community Organizer                        

(503) 788-8052 x105 or [email protected]    

Sustainable marketing: How to grow your business with social media

Monday, September 14, 2009. 6:30-8:00pm

The NEW Mercy Corps NW Office at 43 SW Naito St, Portland, OR 97204.

You can use social media to grow your small business. With its potential to build community, social media is also a very sustainable set of marketing tools. In this workshop, we will explore the nature and principles of social media, and examine ways your small business and your customers can benefit from social networking, tweeting, and blogging. With presenter Peter Korchnak, principal of the local sustainable marketing consultancy Semiosis Communications, blogger at the Sustainable Marketing Blog, and speaker.

Please RSVP to Anu at [email protected]

The S.T.A.R. (Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) program gives real estate professionals the tools to sell, market, and communicate with clients about green building. In this two-day course, participants learn about the Northwest’s leading green home certification programs while gaining the skills needed to help clients with their sustainable needs and green building questions.

September 23rd & 24th, 9:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Earth Advantage Institute 16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Road Portland, OR 97224

Register: www.earthadvantagehomes.com/realtor-registration.php

Contact: Melissa Snyder at [email protected] or 503.968.7160 x20

For more information visit www.earthadvantage.org

ARRRR! 7th Annual Aquifer Adventure - VOLUNTEERS still needed!

If you are sitting on the plank about volunteering for this very special Columbia Slough Watershed Council and Water Bureau event, get off your peg-leg and give me a shout. We are expecting about 500 people again this year and our amazing volunteers are the only thing standing between Aquifer Adventure being a rousing success or a trip to Davey Jones' locker. We are still in need of Greeters/Parking Controllers – this shift is from 11:00am – 3:00pm.  If you are interested in this awesome volunteer opportunity please contact me and I will sign you up!  Please see below for more information and thanks a heap for volunteerin’ matey!

Saturday, September 12