Bummed about the economy? Laugh about it at an evening with the world's first and only stand-up economist, Yoram Bauman, on Thursday June 3rd.

House Speaker Dave Hunt will be the Master of Ceremonies at this fun benefit for OCPP where we get to laugh about the economy.

The author of "The Cartoon Introduction to Economics" -- the book you wish you had in Econ 101 -- Yoram's videos have about a million hits on YouTube. (Annie Bloom's Books will have the book available for purchase, and of course Yoram will sign it for you!)

At http://tinyurl.com/YoramOCPP you can watch recent videos from his appearances on the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.

Bag & Baggage would like to extend TWO special offers to the CNRG community. 'Educating Rita' plays June 2 - 20 at the beautiful Venetian Theatre in downtown Hillsboro (253 E Main St.) just 15 minutes from downtown Portland. (Food and beverages available as well in the Bistro/Bar)

Using the special code "cnrgrita" during purchase on our website (http://www.bagnbaggage.org), offers include:

1) You can receive 1 free ticket to either of our preview performances on Wed 6/2 and Thu 6/3.

2) You can receive $5 off ANY performance of the show. Runs through 6/20 Thu-Sat at 7:30, Sun 2pm

You and your families are invited…

U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

Multnomah County Town Hall

Saturday, June 5, 2010

11:20 A.M.

Parkrose High School

“Student Center”

12003 NE Shaver St.

Portland, OR 97220

Bring your issues, questions, and suggestions.

Please join us!

http://www.merkley.senate.gov

Deborah S. Scroggin, State Intern, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley

121 SW Salmon St., Ste. 1400, Portland, OR  97204   --   503-326-3386   --   Fax: 503-326-2900

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Create Plenty is announcing our new classes to usher in the era in which we Create Plenty! To begin, every 1st & 3rd Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon you will have the opportunity to come and make your own shampoos, deodorants, powders, toothpastes, and home cleansers all in the comfort of your own town (and in a quite central location!).

June 1, 6-8 pm: Cleaning Politely (creamy scrub, laundry detergent + more replacements for the rude toxic ones now on store shelves!) June 5, 1-3 pm: Cleaning Politely, 1-3 pm June 15, 6-8 pm: Pits 'N' Pearly Whites (toothpaste and deodorants - solid + liquid) June 19, 1-3 pm: Pits N Pearly Whites June 25: Volunteer Orientation, Meet 'n' Greet

Stepping Up To The Plate: Food Politics and Policy

Date: June 8, 2010 - 6:00pm Provocateur: Larry Wallack, Dean, PSU College of Urban & Public Affairs Tickets: $75 for City Club members, $90 for non-members. Reservations (required): http://www.pdxcityclub.org/content/stepping-plate-food-politics-and-policy

Join PSU Dean Larry Wallack for dinner at Nel Centro and a discussion on the current policies and controversies surrounding Portland's renowned restaurant scene. Chef and owner David Machado will also be joining the group.

Adoption Outreach Coordinator

Boys & Girls Aid

Join a dynamic, high quality, nonsectarian nonprofit organization committed to impacting the lives of children in need for 125 years. 

Develop and implement marketing plan for outreach to birthmothers and adoptive families. Identify and cultivate relationships with healthcare professionals and community groups to ensure visibility of the agency’s adoption program. Enroll individuals into training program. Use different media, including print, social media and presentations for outreach. Maintain database and report results.  

Interested in sharing your knowledge about the environment with others? Looking for work experience while also earning money to pay off loans or for grad school? This position will work with the Small Acreage and Watershed Stewards Programs at WSU Clark County Extension. Please pass this along to others you think may be interested.

The position is opened until filled, but the initial review of applications will take place June 18th, 2010. See position description and how to apply below

Position Title: Stormwater Education Coordinator

Project Sponsor: Clark County on behalf of Washington State University Clark County Extension http://clark.wsu.edu/

Help increase public awareness of one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier AmeriCorps programs; outreach, social media, event promotion, alumni relations & more. Creativity & writing ability are a must!

On Thursday, May 27th, 2010 the DVPA invites you to increase your impact!     "BluePrint Introductions:  Memorable Impacts"

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 12pm-1:30pm NEW Cascade Park Library, Community Room 600 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver 

Have you seen the pink doughnut van driving around town? Did you know that the doughnuts sold support youth, as well as provide job training?!

Be a part of this exciting program which supports at-risk youth!

This position, which lasts through the Summer, supervises recent graduates of Impact Northwest's Urban Opportunities job-readiness training program in their first on-the-job work experience: selling Voodoo Doughnuts from the mobile food unit while doing community outreach!

Contact Rana DeBey at [email protected] for more information, and to find out how to apply!

Experienced cook needed to volunteer one evening a month to teach a cooking workshop to residents of affordable housing. The cook teaches how to prepare tasty and healthy meals on a limited budget (utilizing food boxes, community harvests, etc.), shares tricks of the trade, and involves participants in meal preparation. Each workshop ends with a mealtime so everyone can enjoy the fruit of their labor!

The groups are small (10-15 people) and the workshops generally last 2 hours. This workshop uses hands-on teaching techniques and is also a valuable opportunity for participants to socialize. Many classes feel like a family dinner REACH will help to provide or compensate for materials and groceries.

On Wednesday, July 28th, Bag&Baggage Productions (Hillsboro’s own professional theatre company) is holding our second annual outdoor summer Shakespeare Gala Auction event! We are expecting more than 150 people will attend the event, and we hope to raise more than $20,000 to support our unique TEN4ONE Education Program. TEN4ONE provides local high school students with free tickets to our shows...it gives students a chance to enjoy the thrill of live theatre right here, in their own backyards, in a time when most schools have no budget for field trips or tickets! We need help!

There are a number of volunteer opportunities we need help with on the night of the event. Most of these volunteer opportunities will require that you:

Volunteers needed for Explorando! el Columbia Slough

When: Saturday, June 19th, 2010

                Two hour shifts from 10-6

Where: Whitaker Ponds Nature Park

                7040 NE 47th Ave

                Portland OR 97218