Join us on Monday, May 10, for an open house at The Movement Center--tour our beautiful facility, meet our senior teachers, and learn about how to serve others authentically. Our center is now officially open for personal retreats, and this is an opportunity for a preview.

The evening will begin with a tour of our center at 6:30 pm. The tour will be followed at 7:00 pm by a program in our main hall with chanting, a talk on Authentic Service, and guided meditation.

WHERE: 1021 NE 33rd Avenue, Portland

WHEN: Monday, May 10 -- 6:30 pm Tour, 7:00 pm Program

The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free Mortgage Default Orientation on Tuesday, May 11th, from 5-6PM at the Center. This workshop is the required first step in learning how to work with your lender and how the Center can assist you in resolving your mortgage issue. You are not required to be in default in order to get help. Reservations are required. For information, contact 360-690-4496 X105. The Community Housing Resource Center is a HUD certified, non-profit, counseling/education center.

“Whoever saves a single life, it is as if he had saved the whole world.”-- The Talmud

Please help get this information out to your friends and colleagues. With 19 outstanding presenters and 35+ great exhibitors, it would be heartbreaking if individuals and families who need this information miss out because they didn’t know the event was going on.

A Day of Empowerment, Solutions & Support for Individuals with Acute or Chronic Illness or Disability and their Friends & Family

Sunday May 16, 2010 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Doors open at 9:45)

Venue Pearl, 323 NW 13th Avenue, Portland (between Everett & Flanders)

InFARMation (and Beer!) on Wednesday, May 12th: Restaurants Sourcing Locally Buying local foods and sourcing directly from farmers is as much a philosophical choice as it is an economic one for many of us, and chefs and food buyers face those same questions to an even larger degree. The struggle to balance cost, time spent, quality, ethics and values, and personal connections underscore the foundation of the relationship between Farmers and Chefs.  

Below is a message from Ty Schwoeffermann, volunteer coordinator with the Rebuilding Center, inviting you to their Volunteer Appreciation Day! Hope you can make it!

“People Power” Volunteer Appreciation Day @ The Rebuilding Center Friday June 4th 3-7pm

From the beginning, The Rebuilding Center of Our United Villages has been powered by of volunteers. We would not be here if it weren’t for the support of volunteers.

The WVDO Regional Conference for fundraising professionals is scheduled for May 20-21, 2010 at the Lloyd Center Doubletree.

For the first time, 1-day only registration is now available at www.wvdo2010.org. Cost is $175.00 for WVDO members, $225.00 for Non-members. Full conference registration is still open as well.

Registration deadline: May 17, 2010, 8:00 am

Conference Highlights: --Keynote Speakers: Eric Utne, Flo Green, Madeline Stanionis --17th Crystal Awards celebrating excellence in nonprofit development --Meet the Funders Session with Grantmakers of Oregon and SW Washington 32 Workshop Sessions.

Second Option: Happy Hour with the Exhibitors on Thursday, May 20, 4:30-6:30 pm Only.

Please join us for our Annual Meeting on May 27, 11:30am-1:30pm, SE Portland, OR.

Dr. Alan Yeakley, Professor of Environmental Sciences at Portland State University, will deliver the keynote address, highlighting the importance of urban ecosystems. JCWC Executive Director, Matt Clark will present the 2009 Annual Report, an overview of the Council's activities and accomplishments of 2009. Riffle Awards will be presented to community groups, businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Watershed in 2009.

RSVPs required by May 17th. Please respond to [email protected]  

Complete event info can be found at: www.evergreen.edu/synergy  

This year is the ninth annual Synergy Conference, a local event with a global message. This sustainable living conference, organized by the students of the Evergreen State College in Olympia WA, brings together a creative community that will collaborate to achieve a common goal. Together we can establish sustainable systems to address the needs of equity, ecology and economy.

ACLU of Oregon Annual Meeting, PCC Cascade Campus in North Portland, Saturday, May 15th, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public.

Featured speaker Marcus Mundy, CEO of the Urban League of Portland, will be joined by Mark McKechnie, Executive Director of the Juvenile Rights Project and Joyce Braden Harris, Director at the Region X Equity Assistance Center of Education Northwest's Equity Program. Together, they will present their findings on the current state of inequality for youth of color in Oregon’s education and justice system as well as offering solutions for changing this tragic and dangerous course for Oregon’s youth.

For more information, visit www.aclu-or.org

Who: Springboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovation Forum on Wednesday, May 12th 2010, from 6-9pm. There is limited space for this month’s event, so RSVP is REQUIRED.

What: ReVV 2010 is over, and it's time to discuss how to foster new models for change. What do we need to know? What resources and best practice should we be aware of? Let's talk more about social entrepreneurship and social enterprise. How is social enterprise/business different from creating a traditional nonprofit? What benefits and challenges does it offer? How does it tie into impact investing and new legal structures? Speakers and experts will facilitate discussion and learning.

Los voluntarios estarán colectando y arrancando English Ivy, Himalaya Blackberry y Holly, plantas invasivas, que dañan el medio ambiente y que no son queridas cubren una área en la calle 106 y sureste de Foster.

Las actividades del día serán de 2 horas, de las 12:00 hasta las 2:00 de la tarde.

Si tienes preguntas Por favor contacta a la asistente de la coordinadora de voluntarios Lucrecia García al 503-490-0364 o envíale un correo a [email protected].

Bring your lunch and come join the Black United Fund of Oregon to learn about Oregon's Black Pioneers. This Brown Bag Lunch is part of a monthly seriers that aims to bring the community together, while learning about African-American history in Oregon.

If you missed the presentation by Gwen Carr and Willie Richardson about Oregon’s Black Pioneers last month, you are in luck!

Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Richardson are back on May 27th to give another engaging and insightful presentation discussing African Americans impact on Oregon’s history.

Presenters: Willie Richardson(Oregon African American Museum) & Gwen Carr (Oregon Northwest Black Pioneers)

Nuclear power generation is attracting renewed attention worldwide. Developing nations such as China and India are focusing on nuclear power in their quest for new sources of energy. Developed nations, already consumers of large amounts of energy, need more for growing demand and replacement of plants that emit carbon dioxide.

As the recent reshuffle of global finance and the changes it will bring to business come more into focus, there is little doubt that trade between US and China will continue to shape the political and economic landscape.  Oregon is poised, both geographically and strategically, to play an important role in this relationship.  What does trade with China mean for the economy of Oregon?  What does Oregon investment in China mean on the ground?  The event is a panel discussion followed by Q&A- this is a wonderful opportunity to hear about a very relevant topic from local experts: Professor Rossitza Wooster, Portland State University, Department of EconomicsMarian Hammond, State of OregonAkana Ma, Ater WynneKarl Mundorff, Bio-Reaction Industries

Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. There is no cure, and MS affects more than 400,000 people in the U.S., and 2.5 million worldwide.

The National MS Society helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and services that help people with MS and their families move their lives forward.

As a result of the support, experience and ideas of many around the world, we’re pleased that the “Checklist for Effective Disaster Response” is complete after two years of work by PhilanthropyNow and The Raqim Foundation.

The Checklist is available as a no cost, 3-page summary and a full 27-page PDF download with references and resource lists at:

http://www.philanthropynow.com/pn/effective_disaster_response.htm  and

http://www.raqimfoundation.org/about_checklist.htm  

This practical research based resource will assist users to:

JDN Workforce Training & Development Workshop | Job Developers Certification

BUILD YOUR EMPLOYER CONNECTIONS - GROWING WHAT WORKS

Presenters: Legacy Health Systems; Oregon Health Sciences University; Lynda VanDoran, Business Employment Specialist, Trainer; and multiple Organizations networking solutions for creating diverse employment opportunities.

Date: May 14, 2010

TIME: 8:30am-12:00noon; breakfast included

COST: $25 for current JDN Subscribers, Not a JDN Subscriber? $99 general admission includes one year JDN Subscription Benefits ($75 value) For more information on benefits and joining the JDN, visit: http://www.jobdevelopersnetwork.org/content/join-jdn

We need volunteers for the Naturescaping for Backyard Habitats Tour on May 15th.

The Backyard Habitat Certification Program, created by Three Rivers Land Conservancy and the Audubon Society of Portland, has partnered with East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District to put on a tour showcasing some of our beautiful certified backyards to educate the community about naturescaping, native and invasive plants, stormwater management, and wildlife habitat. See links below for more information about the program and the tour.

We need volunteers to help check-in visitors at each yard. Shifts are 3 hours, and two people will do each shift. Please contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in helping out.

Looking for a few good men and women who can spare 1 or 2 hours each week to mentor a young person.   Neighborhood House, Inc. offers volunteer opportunities in North Portland (near St. Johns) and Southwest Portland (Multnomah Village area).

Are you a culturally based performer? A diverse citizen of Portland? Join us at the East Portland Expositions’ Multicultural Share Fair!

We are looking for persons to volunteer their time for small scale performances and educational activities relevant to cultural diversity for this two day, family fun and FREE event. Music, dance lessons, and artistic endeavors are highly encouraged!

While volunteers from all cultures and backgrounds are desired to help make this event full and inclusive we are especially looking for folks with knowledge of Eastern European culture. We are also looking for anyone who is adept at making the standard Native American dish, Fry Bread.

Join the Johnson Creek Watershed Council for a restoration event facilitated in both English and Spanish on Saturday, May 15th!

Volunteers will be removing English Ivy, Himalayan Blackberry, and Holly –invasive and environmentally harmful plants covering the area at SE Foster & 106th.

Registration is required. Please contact Amy Lodholz, Volunteer Coordinator, to sign up at [email protected] or 503-652-7477.

“Activists and Social Changers:

           Get involved in the movement to end violence against women and children!  Home Free, a program of Volunteers of America for women and children surviving domestic violence has openings for compassionate people to assist in our restraining order advocacy program.  You will provide emotional support, safety planning and resource referrals. Training is provided in early June and covers dynamics of domestic violence, with an emphasis on legal issues. Last year, advocates assisted over 2,400 petitioners! Call Jen at 503.802.0494 to get more information & to take action!”