Help Strategize Urban Renewal Recommendations to the People in Power

* Voice your concerns * Hear draft community recommendations * Strategize action steps * Speak directly to Mayor Adams

Thursday, March 11th, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Billy Webb Elks Lodge 6 North Tillamook St. (between Vancouver and Williams, north of Broadway/south of N. Russell) Snacks and Drinks will be provided 20 Community Savings Cards as door prizes!

For more information, please see attached flyer, visit www.necoalition.org or contact Shoshana Cohen at 503-823-4575 ext. 5 or [email protected]

The Loo-Wit Group of the Sierra Club invites you to a free screening of " A SEA CHANGE"     WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH

6:30pm meet and greet with refreshments 7:00 pm  to  8:30 pm  Program

Clark Public Utilities Community Room 1200 Fort Vancouver Way Vancouver, Washington   Retired educator and concerned grandfather, Sven Huseby presents this international film.  Drastic ocean changes are taking place and startling information will be provided.   Enjoy this family friendly film and learn how you and your family can help save the ocean!

All are invited. No Fee. 

For more information on this event or the Sierra Club:  http://washington.sierraclub.org/loowit/main/index.asp

Portland Global Initiatives presents World Water Day 2010 taking place on March 21st from 11-3 at the World Trade Center in downtown Portland. The walk raises money for the construction of water pumps in Tanzanian villages. The concert series takes place on Monday, March 22nd at 6pm at the Aladdin Theater. For more information and to register go to www.worldwaterdaypdx.com   The non-profit producing this event is Portland Global Initiatives. This is a 501c3 operating as an arm of Portland Roasting Company and the organization running the World Water Day Walk for Water and Benefit Concert. The contact information is Portland Roasting, 340 SE 7th Ave Portland, OR 97214. The phone number is 503-236-7378.   Thank you, Stephanie Backus  

This Saturday, 3/13 PNCA presents, "The Artist's Statement", learn how to convey the ideas behind your work with a compelling and clear artist statement.

RACC is offing partial scholarships to this workshop. Workshop regular fee $50, with RACC scholarship, $25. Must call Tonisha Toler 503-823-5866 to receive scholarship.

More information at http://racc.org/about/racc-artists-workshop-series

Join your friends and neighbors on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 for the first annual Tryon Creek Watershed Wide Event, a day of hands-on restoration and celebration throughout the Tryon Creek watershed in SW Portland and Lake Oswego.

There will be over 8 sites located throughout the watershed from Tryon Creek State Park, to the headwaters of the creek near Multnomah Village, out to Lake Oswego, and many places in between. Volunteers will be removing invasive species and planting native plants as part of our continuing efforts to improve habitat in the Tryon Creek watershed for threatened steelhead and salmon.

We want you to join us this Saturday, March 13th, 2010! Learn about MIKE Program, who we are and what we are doing to make a difference in our community, and have a great time enjoying the latest trends and fashions in a small, private setting with some of Portland’s hottest talent! Come for a night of fashion, wine, contests, and community outreach at our Community Gathering: "It's the fashion to love your kidneys!

March 19, 2010

At the Rock Camp building: 8900 A NE Vancouver Way

21+$5 donation8 pm til late

Join us for our second annual open house celebration with some wheel spinnin' for prizes, karaoke, DJ dancin', jammin' in the practice spaces, no host bar, video games, and general mayhem.All proceeds benefit the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls mission to help girls build self-esteem through music creation and performance.

stsProgram Director503-445-4991

Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls

Every Girl Should Go!

http://www.girlsrockcamp.org/involved/donate

BEST DEAL ON ORGANIC SEEDS. JOIN GROW PORTLAND'S SEED CLUB

Grow Portland purchases organically grown, open pollinated seeds in bulk and distributes them to local gardeners. We select productive and delicious varieties suited for our climate. Seed Club members help pack seeds while enjoying beverages and socializing with others.

DATES (no preregistration needed)

Saturday March 13th: 5 – 7pm with Naomi’s Organic Farm Supply (with food and beverages) 2500 SE Tacoma St

Monday, March 15th: 7:30pm At Amnesia Brewery (*21 and over only) 832 North Beech Street

Bridges to Healthcare

We invite you to celebrate the generosity of physicians, nurse practitioners, other healthcare providers, and many supporters, who in 2009 donated more than $10 million in healthcare services in our community.

Thursday, April 8th, 2010, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm , The Hilton Hotel - Pavilion Ballroom, 921 SW 6th Avenue, Portland, Oregon

Hosted by Emily and Joey Harrington

There is no charge for the event thanks to our generous sponsors!!

5:30 Reception, no-host bar, silent auction

6:30 Dinner, 7:00 Program and awards presentation

Please RSVP online at www.bridgestohealthcare.eventbrite.com

-- Linda Nilsen-Solares, MPA Executive Director Project Access NOW

PO Box 10953, Portland, OR  972962145 NW Overton

Position Announcement Gateway to College National Network Coordinator – Program Evaluation & Database Design

Gateway to College National Network (GtCNN) is a fast-growing education nonprofit organization with partner programs in 16 states. The National Network is replicating the Gateway to College model with support from several national foundations. Founded at Portland Community College, the program now operates at 27 colleges in partnerships with over 115 school districts. More information about Gateway to College is available at: www.gatewaytocollege.org

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington – Medical Office Coordinator

Organizational Overview:

The Free Clinic of SW Washington is a non-profit organization that provides free, compassionate, quality health care to children and adults who are otherwise unable to access such services. Since 1991, the Free Clinic has served more than 95,000 people by providing urgent, walk-in basic health care by caring volunteer physicians/providers. The Clinic maintains several types of health services including medical, dental, vision, immunization, emergency prescription assistance, and specialty care.

Position Summary:

JOB POSTING

PCASC Part-Time External Organizer

Executive Summary: Founded in 1979, the Portland Central America Solidarity Committee educates and mobilizes community members, workers and students around struggles for human rights and social justice throughout  the Americas.  The External Organizer advances PCASC mission through reaching out to stakeholders in the community, promoting the work of PCASC, and inviting volunteers, donors, and partners into the organization. This organizer is responsible for implementing PCASC's immigrant rights' campaign, accounting, database, and finance management, and works closely with the Internal Organizer and the Board of Directors to ensure the financial sustainability of PCASC through fundraising.

Need a workspace?  Oregon Center for Environmental Health has desk space for rent at our location at 4819 NE Fremont.  The cost is $400 a month which includes a desktop computer, high-speed internet, phone, and access to a shared printer, copier, and fax. 

Interested in non-toxic and environmentally-friendly products?  Visit our new EcoSafe Home store at 4819 NE Fremont!

Does your nonprofit sell items for fundraising?   We are interested in understanding the return on investment of merchandising for nonprofits.  What are the benefits and trade-offs?  What advice do you have?   Please contact Libby Upham, Development Director, Growing Gardens ( [email protected]) 503.284.8420

The International Center for Traditional Childbearing will be holding its first Northwest Doula Conference on Saturday, March 20th, from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM in Oregon City, co-sponsored by Providence Health and Services. This conference will be followed by a speaker's networking reception from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. CEU's will be offered for Kappa and Oregon Midwives Council.

The International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC) is an infant mortality prevention, breastfeeding promotion and midwife training organization.

Water Lean, Grow Green

A FREE workshop for landscape professionals, commercial property managers, irrigation professionals that focuses on best management practices for waterwise landscapes

SEMINAR - NETWORKING - FREE LUNCH

Topics Include:

Irrigation Needs For Today & Tomorrow, Preparing Productive Soil, Functional Turf Areas & Alternatives, Proper Plant Placement, Fundamentals of Waterwise Irrigation, Why Maintenance Is Critical, Water Saving Devices & Technologies

Workshop Dates:

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 8:30 am – 1:00 pm (Gresham – Accessible by MAX!)

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 8:30 am – 1:00 pm (Beaverton – Accessible by MAX!)

Tuesday March 16th, 12-1:30pm

In this busy tax season, join us for a lunchtime discussion with Brian Setzler, CPA. Bring your lunch and questions, and Brian will address documentation, common misconceptions about filing, employment taxes and more.

Brian Setzler is the founder of TriLibrium: CPAs and business consultants who provide accounting, tax and advisory services to organizations and individuals who embrace the values of sustainability.

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Mercy Corps Northwest works to assist motivated low-income individuals improve their lives through starting or expanding a small business. We provide funding, matched savings and small business classes that help clients increase their economic self-sufficiency through self-employment.

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD-Cascadia) is hosting their Regional Conference in Salem, Oregon on October 20-21, 2010. The conference will feature an array of workshops that provide intensive, interactive experiences for every level of workplace learning professionals. In conjunction with the conference we are recruiting for two volunteer leadership positions. These roles provide opportunities to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, apply academic work to real-world situations, and make important networking contacts while helping the organization meet its goals.

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Plant Trees and help restore the Phillips Creek watershed in Clackamas at SOLV’s Team Up For Watershed Health site on Saturday, March 13th. Plantings start at 9 am, end by 12 pm and SOLV provides tools and gloves. By planting native trees and shrubs, volunteers will be lowering stream temperatures and creating an ecosystem that will filter polluted stormwater runoff, improve water quality, provide better habitat for wildlife, and be more resilient to climate change. 

Impact NW's Senior Money Management Program needs a volunteer office aide to work in the program office on a scheduled basis when needed. The office aide assists the program coordinator in typing correspondence and forms, maintaining files and records of clients and volunteers, making phone calls and relaying messages and information for program personnel and clients. The purpose of this activity is to assist the coordinator in making the program run smoothly. Schedule is flexible but ideally we would like help 10-20 hours a week. Volunteers are needed in both Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties.

Impact NW's Money Management Program is seeking Volunteer Bill Payers and Representative Payees to help low-income seniors and adults with disabilities who need financial education or help managing their personal finances. The Money Management Program is offered free of charge to eligible clients. Services include assistance with bill paying, help with budgeting, assistance with banking, debt management, help completing applications, preserving independent living, protection against fraud and financial abuse and financial education. The program aims to promote independent living, preserve dignity, prevent homelessness and protect against financial abuse. Volunteers are needed in both Multnomah, Washington and Clark counties. Flexible time commitments.

All you need to do is simply show up around 8:45am at the staging sites listed below. Friends of Trees will provide morning refreshments, gloves, and tools, as well as guidance from experienced volunteer crew leaders. We just ask that you wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. It’s a fun and easy way to make a difference in your community!

EAST PORTLAND Argay, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Russell and Wilkes neighborhoods. Join us to plant almost 150 street trees! Meet at Eastminster Presbyterian Church – 12505 NE Halsey St.

NORTHEAST PORTLAND Alameda, Grant Park, Irvington and Sabin neighborhoods. We’ll plant 120 street trees – please join us! Meet at the Friends of Trees office – 3117 NE MLK Blvd.

Want to improve your resume and the Portland/Oregon economy at the same time? Care for some rock solid research experience to include in your professional skills and abilities? Or perhaps you are looking for volunteer opportunities that make will make a huge impact in all sectors? Look no further! Bring yourself, your friends, and about 10 hours of your time.

The Community Exchange Institute continues to make progress in its research of the trade exchange/commercial barter industry to help reignite Portland’s economy! Collin Ferguson, Sarah Noyes, and Cynthia Casas recently traveled to Colorado to study with industry leaders where they learned the critical business drivers necessary to operate a trade exchange.

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Founded in 1979, the Portland Central America Solidarity Committee educates and mobilizes community members, workers and students around struggles for human rights and social justice throughout the Americas. PCASC is looking for a volunteer to transfer content from the old website to our new wordpress account and update home page content on a weekly basis. The time commitment is 5-10 hours per month and can be done in our office or at home. The only requirement is a commitment to social justice and knowledge of web design and development.

contact [email protected]