The Ray of Hope Foundation is a Portland based NPO dedicated to promoting global health, healing and education through the exchange of volunteers, technology, training, medical supplies and educational programming. Ray of Hope is excited to announce 3 upcoming African Holiday Bazaars! Find that special gift, or better yet, treat yourself to a one of a kind piece of jewelry, art, decor, or children's toy. All proceeds to benefit the Ray of Hope Foundation.

Bazaar #1: Nov. 29, 6982 SW 184th Ave. Beaverton 97007 1:00 - 7:00 pm Bazaar #2: Dec. 6, 3435 NE Hassalo Portland 97232 , 1:00 - 5:00 pm Bazaar# 3: Dec. 20,610 SW Arboretum, Portland 97221

Three dates, three great opportunities... to shop till U drop!!

Thursday December 10th, 6:00-10:00pm

Mark your calendars for a fabulous night of fun and festivities in the exciting, new South Waterfront neighborhood! The evening includes a tour of four beautiful penthouse homes and dancing to the music of Design Band. Hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer will be available, including one wine or beer in the ticket price. Exciting packages await you in the silent auction plus a winewall and art display. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit Neighborhood House. The tour starts at 6:00pm at the South Waterfront Umpqua Bank Branch, 3606 SW Bond Ave.

A limited number of tickets are available at $20. To reserve yours, contact Tia Sherry at 503-246-1663 ext 118 or [email protected]

Green Building Slam!

10 projects X 10 minutes each X 10 slides each

6:00 pm Friday, December 4th Zion Baptist Church - Community Room NE 9th and Fremont

Mark your calendars - you won't want to miss the 10x10x10, a high-energy introduction to ten cutting-edge sustainable building projects in and around Portland. This annual green building "slam" features fast-paced presentations by the region's leading green builders and delicious food and drink. $5 cash/ check only at the door.

For more information about this event go to the 10x10x10 event web page:

http://mail.google.com/a/ecobuildingpdx.org/?ui=2&view=bsp&ver=1qygpcgurkovy

Program Assistant Hours: 32/weekly Compensation: $15-$16/hr D.O.E., plus full health and other benefits Deadline: December 11

The Oregon Opportunity Network is hiring a Program Assistant. Join an exciting team working to expand housing and economic opportunity for working families, seniors and others left behind by the market.

Oregon Opportunity Network is a statewide association of 39 nonprofit affordable housing and community development organizations. Oregon ON members have developed over 13,000 affordable rental and homeownership homes across Oregon.

Access Mini-Grants Now Available to Area Schools!

Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington is now accepting applications for the new Arts Education Access Mini-Grant. The goal of the Access Mini-Grants is to provide an opportunity for low-income schools new to Young Audiences the chance to access their programs. The Mini-Grants will cover a portion of the cost of the selected Young Audiences program. These funds are made possible through a grant from the Phileo Foundation. The deadline for applications is December 15, 2009. For the Mini-Grant application, including specific criteria, go to http://www.ya-or.org/media%5CAccessMini-GrantAppNov2009FINAL.pdf.

Sorry everyone - these were snatched up right away. There's been so much interest in them that I wanted to let you know they're gone.

Good luck imprinter-hunting! Heather Dorfman, Sisters Of The Road

Tuesday, December 1st, 6:00-7:00pm.

Social media is all the rage these days, but lots of people feel confused and resistant to what social media is and why they need it for their businesses. The technology is intimidating and businesses don't always see the value of incorporating social media into their marketing, on top of everything else they are doing. Sound familiar? This session explores what social media is and why businesses need to start using it, and most importantly how to automate your social media marketing presence so that you still have time to focus on what's important: taking care of your business.

* What social media is: it's more than just Facebook or Twitter!

* Why businesses need social media to market their brand online.

L'Arche Nehalem, a non-profit community, is seeking volunteers for our 20th Annual Christmas Tree Benefit Sale. Our trees are locally grown and freshly cut. We feature Noble and Douglas firs with sizes to fit every home. Selling trees for L'Arche sends people home with a beautiful Christmas tree and, at the same time, supports a great cause.

All proceeds from the purchase of these holiday trees go directly to support life in L'Arche homes. L'Arche Nehalem is a non-profit, faith based organization that provides lifelong family homes for people with developmental disabilities. Caregivers live in community and share life with those with disabilities, creating nurturing, rich and meaningful lives for all.

Playworks is new to Portland and we’re seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and assist us in coordinating activities that will generate resources and visibility for our expanding organization.

About us: We are a national nonprofit that supports learning by providing safe, healthy and inclusive play and physical activity to schools at recess and throughout the entire school day. With a unique focus on recess, Playworks employs play and physical activity as tools to teach valuable lessons that translate back to improved learning in the classroom. Students return to class after recess better able to focus and with fewer conflicts that cut into valuable teaching time.