WINTERSONG!

A unique, multi-cultural, and family friendly holiday concert will be held on Saturday, Dec 12, at 7:30pm, and again, on Sunday, Dec 13, at 2:30pm at St. Mary's Cathederal.

Come enjoy the sounds of the season with this special program featuring carols from around the world. Music of Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, and Solstice including works such as, "Ozi Vezimrat Yah," "O Come all Ye Faithful," "A little Christmas Music," "Joy to the World," and "Silent Night," with Brass Ensemble, Harp, and a special performance, by award winning Rex Putnam High School Choir.

Start your Holiday's right with the delightful concert of Wintersong! All Students can purchase tickets for half-off pricing.

Three years ago, pollster Adam Davis described public opinion in Oregon as a “perfect storm,” in which an uninformed and disconnected public was unable to hold politicians accountable in any meaningful way for campaign promises. Today, with a weakened economy and government budget problems, has anything changed?

On December 11, City Club welcomes Adam Davis back to the podium to discuss trends in public opinion in Oregon. He will revisit key issues, such as public cynicism and limited knowledge, that impede civic progress and will share what Oregonians are saying about issues ranging from the economy to community planning. He will also address the areas where Oregonians remain connected to the long-time values that make our region unique.

At just 23 years old, Portland born pianist Johnandrew Slominski has already amassed a staggering collection of degrees, honors and accolades. With a Master of Music degree in Performance, a Master of Arts in Music Theory, and a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance, all from the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, Slominski is now a Doctor of Musical Arts there, and serves as the youngest faculty member in that institution's history, teaching Music Theory and Piano. While for most of us, that’s already a life’s worth of achievement, Slominski is also a gifted solo performer, and traveling lecturer. Hailed by the press as “a brilliant pianist”, Slominski performs throughout the United States.

In appreciation of the important work being done by local nonprofits we're happy to offer room rental rate to non-profits of just $50 per hour during December and January. Please call for additional information and to make your reservation. To learn more about Ecotrust Event Spaces visit us online at http://www.ecotrust.org/events.

This seasonal discount is not available for existing reservations, applies to nonprofit organizations only, and is based on availability of the Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center.

P.S. Don't forget to check out our community grant too: http://www.ecotrust.org/events/community_grant2010.html

Cheers! Ecotrust

Hello Everyone,

I have detailed draft of some Articles of Incorporation & Bi-Laws for a NPO called the International Leadership Investment Fund whose mission is to combines capital contributions with strategic mentoring and advisory services to help nonprofit leaders build global organizations that inspire and accelerate social change. This .organization is going to be very small with three directors and no members, so preference for documents from a similar organization

However, I have only done this basic start-up for NPOs in California. I am unfamiliar with any specifics regarding NPO laws in Oregon.

Taste of the Nation Portland, the region's premiere culinary event, host 50 restaurants, 25 wineries, breweries and mixologist all coming together to raise money for local and national hunger relief agencies. Taste of the Nation Portland will be on Monday, April 26th 2010.

Hello! A committee of Northwest Service Academy AmeriCorps members are putting together a service day and celebration for MLK Day 2010 (Jan. 18) and we are looking for organizations who have projects on that day and need volunteers. We have about 80 passionate volunteers to distribute - between 5 and 20 at each site. The hours for the project will be from 10am to 12:30pm.

If you have a project that could use volunteers, please send me an email at [email protected] or call me at 503-234-2383 x114. You will be asked to fill out a short and easy volunteer request form in order to be considered. These forms will be due next Friday, December 18, so please contact me ASAP!

Title of Volunteer Position: TUTOR Contact: (phone) 503-916-5338 (email) [email protected] Staff Supervisor: Lua Masumi, SUN Site Manager

Background: Students come to the SUN Room and Sun classes to learn, have fun and grow. Unfortunately, many students struggle with barriers to academic success and need some extra help in their classes. We are in great need of tutors to help students with math, english and writing in the after school hours.

Timeframe: The Sun Program Offers three, eightweek program periods. Winter term begins Jan 11. The tutoring schedule is mon-thurs 3:15pm to 5:00pm. Tutors should be able to attend at least one day a week.