Let's take the mystery out of social media!

WHEN: Tuesday, October 13th, 5:30pm-7:30pm

WHERE: Lucky Labrador Brew Pub, 915 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon

Dawn Foster will demystify some of the social media tools that are all the buzz. She'll talk about guiding principles & strategy for participation.

Tools to be touched on:

* Twitter * Facebook * LinkedIn * FriendFeed * Blogging

Monitoring your organization in the social media world is essential to your strategy. The following will be discussed:

* RSS * Monitoring Twitter * Yahoo Pipes

We'll break out into smaller groups based on tools after Dawn's presentation to talk specific strategy and tactics to getting set-up to successful use.

Schedule:

We're having so much fun around here - hope to see you soon!

Free Movie Night this Thursday Oct. 8th at 7pm***Kirikou and the Sorceress***, an animated feature film released in 1994 and based on a traditional African folk story. All ages will love it!

Second Sunday Sewing Hats! and Monkeys! oh My!  Sunday, October 11th 2-5pm Bring a hat to spiff up with felt, try your hand at a sock monkey or bring a project you're working on. We have all kinds of materials and tools to use. $5-$25 directly supports the space.

Thursday October 15th 6:00pm-8:00pm

Mix Clay, Compost and Native Wildflower seeds and "presto!" you have restoration seedballs.

Earlier this summer during a Volunteer Day at a Columbia Land Trust site in Clark County, Chapman Greenspace, volunteers removed an understory of shiny geranium, from a mature Doug fir stand. The volunteers decided they wanted to do more than remove invasives, so they have organized an effort to make seedballs and replant the cleared area with native wildflowers and grasses.

Join us to mix clay, compost and native wildflower seed into small marble-sized balls, which will be used to replant Chapman Greenspace and take some home for your own backyard.

Saturday October 24th 10am-2pm New Site Stewards Training

Would you like to "adopt" a conservation site and have a long-term hands-on role in restoration of habitat there? Are you looking for a flexible volunteer schedule?

Would you like to work with Columbia Land Trust staff to problem-solve and plan for the future of a conservation site?

Oregon Mediation Association Fall Conference Calendar Announcement

Don’t miss the Oregon Mediation Association's 23rd Annual Fall Conference, "Beyond Heroes & Villains: The Power of Collaboration,” which will be held November 6 & 7, 2009 at the University of Oregon in Eugene. This Conference is being held in partnership with the University of Oregon School of Law Appropriate Dispute Resolution Center. The Conference will be of interest to mediators, social workers, human resources staff, community organizers, students and others who are interested in conflict resolution and mediation.

Tour the SolarWorld factory with LiveLight Energy

You’ve got a golden ticket! But this isn’t Willie Wonka’s Chocolate Factory—it’s better.

On Tuesday, October 13th, LiveLight Energy and SolarWorld will welcome the Home Builders Association for a tour of the SolarWorld factory. You’ll get to see how solar panels are made, and learn more about the value of integrating solar into your next project.

SolarWorld is located at: 25300 NW Evergreen Road Hillsboro, OR 97124

Tour starts at 8 AM, with breakfast being served. If you want a ride, an eco-shuttle bus will leave the Home Builders Association offices at 7:15 AM.

$10 for anyone who cites this CNRG posting in an email to [email protected] until Friday Oct. 9th.

About us: Faith in Action Network of Oregon is a coalition of Interfaith Volunteer programs.  We are part of a national volunteer movement that brings together congregations from many faiths, and local community organizations to help senior citizens and others in need by providing them service at no charge to help maintain their independence.  

The network website is: http://www.faithinactionoregon.org/

The Downtown Division of the District 7 Toastmasters proudly announces contest dates for the Fall Humorous and Table Topics Speech Contests. Contestants from local Toastmasters clubs will compete to see who will represent their Areas and then the Division at the final level of competition at the District’s Fall Conference, Leadership ’09. 

This month, Toastmasters will also observe the 85th anniversary of the organization’s humble start in a YMCA basement. Come hear the best speakers in Downtown Portland!  

Naissosion Photo Exhibit and Reception

Date:  Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Time:  6:00pm – 8:30pm

Place:  Umqua Bank

            1139 NW Lovejoy

            Portland, OR  97209

Abernethy Elementary invited you to join us at the Garden of Wonders Harvest Fundraising Dinner

When: Friday, October 16th 6:30pm-10:00pm

Where: EcoTrust2nd floor Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center721 NW Ninth AvePortland, Oregon 97209

Abernethy Elementary's Garden of Wonders involves students in the stewardship of the schools organic garden and landscape in a way that is wholly integrated with the schools curriculum. We strive to encourage enthusiasm and wonder in learning by integrating classroom education with hands-on experience in the natural world, and linking the lessons in the garden with the seasonal food served in the school's unique "scratch" kitchen.

Want to make a difference with a graduate degree?

Idealist.org Portland Graduate Degree Fair for the Public Good ...where you

-meet with representatives from 75 international social impact graduate programs -explore how different graduate degrees can develop career and leadership opportunities -attend a panel of graduate admissions professionals to gain insight about admissions and financial aid

Free and open to the public! Thursday, October 22 5 - 8 pm

Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Ballroom, 3rd Floor 1825 SW Broadway Avenue, Portland, OR 97201

hosted by Portland State University Master of International Management Program http://www.gradbusiness.pdx.edu/graduate_business_programs/mim/

Portland Homeless Family Solutions Job Posting

Job Title: Shelter Manager

Portland Homeless Family Solutions is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide temporary shelter for families with children, access to transitional resources to get families back into permanent housing, and advocacy for the elimination of family homelessness. Portland Homeless Family Solutions operates the Goose Hollow Family Shelter, a night shelter located at the First United Methodist Church, and Thirteen Salmon Family Center, a day shelter located at the First Unitarian Church.

Grant writing services for nonprofits:

Alyssa Hanada, GPC

Grants Consultant

Hanada Writes

www.hanadawrites.com

[email protected]

503.704.1034

Alyssa has five years experience developing grant proposals and raised $4 million for community services in Oregon and SW Washington.  She has worked on a variety of programs in fields that include:

·        Children and youth

·        Disabilities

·        Education/Family Literacy

·        Health care and HIV/AIDS

Join QUAD Inc.'s community of residents, staff and Board of Directors for a one-hour Open House at one of four buildings in metro Portland in October.

Learn about QUAD Inc.'s unique combination of affordable, wheelchair accessible apartments and resident-directed, shared attendant care. Visiting QUAD Inc.'s buildings and meeting residents firsthand will help guests understand what makes this independent living option a great choice for people with severe physical disabilities who want to be in charge of their own lives.

Open Houses in October:

Tuesday, October 20, 11:00 am at Burnside Station Apartments, 240 SE 160th in East Portland

Thursday, October 22, 5:00pm at Rolling Green Apartments, 2206 SE 44th in Hillsboro

How to Make a Great Presentation

Wed. October 14th, 2009, 6-8pm

$5 for MCNW clients and $10 for community members (check/cash)

At the Mercy Corps NW office at 43 SW Naito Pkwy

Contact Anu ([email protected] or 503-896-5080) to RSVP. Check website (www.mercycorpsnw.org) day of the event for any cancellation notices.

It's time to come out from behind your desk and meet your audience. In this hands-on workshop, learn 10 essential tips for making powerful presentations whether it's to a client, your staff, or an auditorium of potential investors. Discover how to give presentations that serve your audience and present your message with confidence and ease. Topics include how to:

- Structure the content of a presentation

Saturday is going to be a beatiful fall day - spend it outside to keep Oregon Beautiful by volunteering at the SOLV Clean and Green Project!

When: Saturday, October 10th, 2009, from 9am-1pm

Where: Washington County & East Multnomah County

What: Join SOLV and roughly 1,000 volunteers at over 20 project sites in Washington County and East Multnomah County on Saturday, October 10th from 9 am to 1 pm. Volunteers will plant thousands of native plants, remove litter and graffiti, enhance school grounds, and work to restore wetlands and streams in an effort to restore their communities.

Lend a Hand - Get Involved - We need you!

Earn Store Credit for every hour you volunteer!

Last year SCRAP Volunteers contributed nearly 5000 hours of their time & energy to help us fulfill our mission.

Current Opportunities:

Retail Store Assistants: Work with staff to receive, track, sort and stock donated materials; Provide customer service including individual problem solving, project planning and resource acquisition. Various 3 hour shifts available.

Event Volunteers: Help us create one of the best fundraising events of the season. Ingcognito is our newest, most exciting event yet! Thursday, October 29th at The Nines Hotel---food, fun and masks! Various shifts available.