The Oregon Center for Environmental Health’s next green cleaning class is coming up this Saturday, November 14th from 10am-12pm.  Participants will learn lots of tips and techniques for non-toxic cleaning in your home.  You will also make your very own laundry detergent, all-purpose cleaner, and creamy soft scrub for the kitchen and bathroom.  Classes are $10 for non-members and $5 for members, and participants are asked to pre-register.  All materials needed for the class will be provided by the Center. 

To sign up please send a response to [email protected] or call 503.233.1510 ext 201.

To register online go to: http://www.oregon-health.org/events.html#Anchor--Regist-45092

We hope to see you Saturday!

A Journey of Re-entry, Relationship, and Stories: Make Re-entry a Reality

Hosted by Real Wealth of Portland: Supporting a More Caring Economy

Date: November 14, 2009, Saturday

Location: Mallory Avenue Community Enrichment Center (MACE)

126 NE Alberta, Portland, OR 97211

Schedule: 1-2 pm Light Lunch

2-4 pm Program

4-5 pm Social Hour

IF THE EARTH LOOKS GOOD, YOU LOOK GOOD! This November and December Create Plenty launches classes that will teach you to make everyday products, without synthetic chemicals or single-use packaging -- providing everything needed to look great and be green. Walk away with natural stuff for personal use or to gift and tips for quick, practical, and inexpensive, yet luxurious ways to take care. A complete schedule of upcoming workshops are available below and at: www.createplenty.org/kitchen.html.

It is suggested that participants bring medium-sized containers, as the supply of free reusable containers can be limited. Gift containers are available for an extra fee. RSVP to [email protected]. Thanks to workshop partners Hydrosport and Leave No Plastic Behind.

For Immediate Release:        November 11, 2009

Contact:         Michelle Kroll (503) 794-8542

Email:             [email protected]

Attachment:    Media Release

Re:                Spirituality at the Movies  

Date:             December 10, 2009

Time:             6:30pm – 9:00pm

We have approximately 40 office chairs, 20 metal file cabinets, and multiple cubicle set ups to be donated for non-profit use. You must pick up and haul yourself. Call Steve at Mercy Corps 503 896-5729 or 503 807-3420.

The paper shredders at two of QUAD Inc.'s facilities have broken down! We are hoping for the donation of new or used shredders in working condition to get us through the growing piles of paper.

If you can help, call Cheryl at 503.287.4260 ext. 104, or email [email protected].

QUAD Inc. -- Quadriplegics United Against Dependency -- is a non-profit community benefit founded in 1975 by people with disabilities who were not satisfied with the limited living options available for those relying on a wheelchair. Today, QUAD Inc. offers a unique brand of resident-directed, shared attendant care at four fully-accessible apartment buildings throughout metro Portland.

Visit www.quadinc.org

Meow! We are excited to announce that the Cat Adoption Team will have the opportunity to spread some holiday cheer to the PetSmart stores all through the month of December for the annual Santa Claws event. This popular event gives PetSmart customers and their pets the chance to pose for a photo with "Santa Claws." For every "Santa Claws" photo package purchased during a CAT shift, PetSmart donates $5 directly to CAT. This is a great opportunity for us to bring in some much-needed funds for CAT this holiday season! We need volunteers to staff the event every weekend in December leading up to the Christmas holiday.

Zenger Farm Work Party this Sunday (Nov 15th)

Sunday, November 15th, from 1pm-4pm

Get your urban farm fix! Come on over to Zenger Farm, East Portland’s historic educational farm, this Sunday, from 1pm-4pm. We'll be building compost bins, mulching the orchard, preparing a field for garlic and more. Take a break to say hi to the chickens, taste the winter crops, and enjoy the wildlife in the wetland. Finish off the day with hot beverages and treats in farmhouse.

To RSVP for the work party send your name, phone number and number of people attending to [email protected] or call Prairie Hale at 503-282-4245.

Do you believe in the power of democracy? Want to know how you can help ensure that the next generation feels the same way?

For more than twenty-five years, Classroom Law Project has been bringing education, legal and business communities together by providing innovative, timely, practical, and fun programs for students K-12. Programs include Mock Trials, We the People, Project Citizen, Law Day, Youth Summit, and more.  Our office is located in downtown Portland.  Learn more on our website: www.classroomlaw.org.

Since we provide free or low-cost training and materials for teachers all around Oregon, we have ALOT of paperwork! Projects vary between data entry, packet stuffing, mailing prep, research, nametag making, and more!