Amnesty International Group 48 is hosting an event to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the tragic chemical spill in Bhopal, India this Thursday, Dec 3, 4:30-5:30pm at the Central Library in downtown Portland. More info is online at: http://aipdx.org/2009/12/01/bhopal-25th-anniversary-event/

Create Plenty has body care product workshops for the next two weeks on Sat, Sun & Mon: Spots still available, but sign up soon for best results! Limit 8/session. Bring small to medium-sized containers for your products!

Sat, Dec 5 - 11-1 p.m. BATH & LOTIONS Make lotions and bath products to suite any mood. Come learn how for holiday gifting and as a treat for you! Cost $15 for materials + sliding scale donation

Sat, Dec 6 - 3-5 p.m. & Mon, Dec 7 - 6-8 p.m. MAKE YOUR OWN 'POO Shampoo that is. You'll be surprised how much you like these simple hair care recipes! Go home with what you've made, including two kinds of shampoos and conditioners.

ReVV 2010 is a one-day conference that will bring the leading ideas and promising results of how new financial and organizational models are increasing the flow of needed capital to those who will use it to create a more just and sustainable world.

The conference is followed by a day of hands-on workshops and roundtables designed to help participants apply the ideas offered at the conference to their own organizations. See website for details

EVENT DETAILS

CONFERENCE DAY (Learn and Connect) Date: MONDAY, APRIL 26th Conference

Time: 8:30am – 5:00pm Full Day Conference

5:00pm – 7:00 pm Awards and Networking Cocktail Reception

Place: Gerding Theater at the Armory 128 NW Eleventh Avenue Portland, OR. 97209

I've been told that it's the season of giving.  Well, your time is one of the most precious things you have to share, and we have some great ideas as to where you can make a difference.  After a full year of InFARMations (and Beer!) - our first was January 2009 - we thought we'd showcase some of the other great but small non-profits in the area who are working on food and farm issues of one sort or another.  Around a dozen different groups will be set up at InFARMation with information and materials, and specific volunteer opportunities that you can sign up for.  It's a great opportunity to personally take steps to help change the food system, in addition to all the concientious consumerism that you practice.

Learn to make a green holiday gift December 10th, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

Make unique and low-cost gifts this holiday while being more friendly to the environment. Make green cleaning gifts for the holidays at a workshop co-sponsored by the Washington State University Clark County Extension Watershed Stewards and the Clark County Clean Water Program.

Watershed Stewards will provide practical tips on “green” cleaning using everyday inexpensive household products such as baking soda and vinegar. Learn how you can replace expensive and potentially toxic cleaners with earth-friendly products for a healthier environment for your family and pets. Make a green gift this holiday season!

Are you seeking community? Members of Daybreak Cohousing invite you to the next social and tour, Sunday, December 6, 1:30-3:30 p.m. on site at 2525 N. Killingsworth Street. (#72 Killingsworth bus or Max to the Killingsworth station). Learn about cohousing, tour the 30-home community and meet Daybreak members.

Daybreak Cohousing was named one of the nations “top 10 green cohousing developments” by Natural Home Magazine (January 2009). The community provides a physical design that encourages social interaction while respecting personal needs for private space. Homes have most of the features of conventional homes, and members also enjoy extensive common facilities. The community is offering a price incentive for new members who join by Dec. 15, 2009.

Ray of Hope Foundation is hosting 3 African Bazaars this Holiday Season. The 2nd one is this Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3435 NE Hassalo St., Portland, 97232 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.

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.

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.

If you can't make it this Sunday, we will hold another Bazaar on Dec. 20 from 1:00 - 5:00pm. at 610 SW Arboretum, Portland 97221

Green Empowerment Position: Executive Director

About Green Empowerment: For twelve years, Green Empowerment has partnered with rural communities and locally-based organizations in the developing world to build renewable energy and water systems to alleviate poverty and improve the environment. Our current core countries are Nicaragua, Ecuador, Peru, the Philippines and on the Thailand/Burma border, although we work in and have completed projects in a number of other countries. We have a fundraising strategy and an increasing funding base. Our operational budget for 2009 is $721,000, with over $200,000 coming from individuals, events and corporate donors.

JOB TITLE: Vice President of Community Relations and Diversity Programs

The Oregon Center for Environmental Health’s next green cleaning class is coming up this Saturday, December 5th 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!

The Oregon Food Bank’s Nutrition Education Program is expanding and we are looking for more volunteers to help us serve the communities of Washington County. If you love to cook and/or have Spanish language skills, please consider the following opportunity:

The Program: Nutrition education and cooking course lasting six weeks and taught by volunteer chefs. Each week, chefs lead participants in learning new and tasty recipes that are healthy and economical. Recipe and nutrition guides, as well as training for the course, are provided. Classes will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Locations: At various agencies throughout Washington County

The Madison High School SUN Program needs a volunteer to be our Student Outreach Specialist! (15 hrs/wk) START DATE: Jan 11, 2010

CONTACT: Lua Masumi, SUN Site Manager at Madison High School

phone: (503) 916-5338 email: [email protected]

Madison is located at 2735 NE 82nd, Portland, OR 97220

BACKGROUND: Students come to the Madison SUN Room and SUN classes to learn, have fun, and grow. Unfortunately, without parental support this can become challenging to students who might have to go home to babysit younger siblings or work to help support the family. Additionally, many of our families come from all over the world and language and cultural barriers keep them from participating in school activities.