Wednesday, May 26th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Community Cycling Center, 1700 NE Alberta St.

Calling all bicyclists and bicyclists-to-be! Come on out to the Community Cycling Center on Wednesday, May 26 and help us kick off the summer with the Alberta Co-op's Cycling Extravaganza! It'll be a veritable three-ring circus of bike activities: yoga for cyclists, bike-fitting advice, cargo & family cycling (bring a xtracycle or other family or cargo bike and be entered to win a $25 gift certificate to the CCC!) We'll have something for everyone, whether you're a seasoned cyclist, or have just been considering pulling your old bike out of the basement for the summer and getting back into it.

Free vendor space for non-profit groups at 'Dog Days of Summer' Pet Adoption Event and Parade.

Jantzen Beach Center is hosting it's 3rd Pet Adoption event on July 17th, 2010 from 10am - 3pm.

Our event goal is to find loving homes for dogs, cats and other pets from shelters and rescue agencies here in the Pacific Northwest. We have plenty of opportunities for your non-profit to host fundraising activities at this event such as a dog wash, puppy kissing booth and more. We are working with K103 and Spot Magazine to get the word out, we just need you to make this the most successful pet adoption event this summer.

Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Contact: Rebecca Burrell, The Right Brain Initiative Outreach Specialist 503.823.2965 |  email: [email protected]

May 25, 2010 -

The Right Brain Initiative invites public to celebrate its second school year

On Monday, June 21,The Right Brain Initiative will present Show + Tell 2010, a public event commemorating the completion of its second school year. More than 200 parents, teachers, artists and civic leaders are expected to attend the event at the airy Leftbank Annex in North Portland. The public is invited and refreshments will be served.

POSITION TITLE:  Russian Oregon Social Services (ROSS) Domestic Violence Client Advocate PURPOSE: To provide effective, culturally specific domestic violence services to the Russian-speaking population TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume by 5 p.m. on June 7, 2010, to [email protected] or ROSS,4033 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR 97202. ACCOUNTABILITY: To the mission and goals of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO) as determined by the Board of Directors, and as administered by the Executive Director and his/her delegates. REPORTS TO: ROSS Program Manager and Oregon Department of Justice MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organization: Portland Center Stage

Position: A self motivated administrator with strong customer service and organizational skills to fill the position of Education & Community Programs Coordinator. This position will work with the Education & Community Programs Director to successfully provide opportunities for youth and adults to further their involvement with PCS and create opportunities for advanced theater experiences.

For a detailed description, essential responsibilities and qualifications, please visit the job listing on our website at www.pcs.org/employment.

To apply please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]

Do you (or have you) used NetSuite or Microft Dynamics? The nonprofit which I work for wants to learn about these programs, and would LOVE to talk to people who have actually used one, the other or both (but we don't want to talk to salespeople). If you've used one or both, please please please email me!

Thank you, Emily McNulty Scripter [email protected]

Come to the Tualatin Basin Weed Watchers Workshop on Thursday, May 27th from 6:30 to 9:00pm at the Banks Firehouse to learn more about new invasive plants such as Garlic Mustard and Japanese Knotweed. Participants will leave knowing how to identify invasive plants, report invaders before they become a problem, and use Best Management Practices to control existing invaders. This workshop is great if you are concerned about invasive plants on your property or a local public space or just interested in learning more about them.

Learn About a New Culture!Mentors Needed! HAYLO - Helping a Youth Leap Onward! 

Are you able and willing to donate your time and skills?  Do you like to have fun?  Would you be interested in welcoming immigrants into our community?  Would you like to learn about a new culture?  Learn a new language?  Would you like to be a mentor?

Come share, build, and practice your skills by volunteering your time with us!

We are looking for mentors who are willing to help East African, Burmese, Eastern European and Hispanic youth.  Mentors will spend one and a half hours a week helping with homework and English, talking about school, life, and the youth’s future.

Signature Hospice invites you to join our team to support patients and families in your Portland community.  It may be that you walk with someone in a garden at their home or care facility. It may be that you hear stories of a lifetime of relationships and adventure, or listen to current worries and concerns. It may be that you sit in silence, holding a hand, holding sacred space.

Hospice is about quality of life. Your compassionate and loving presence is all that is required to make a tremendous difference in someone’s life.  Our volunteer opportunities include: