The Westwind Stewardship Group is urgently seeking one Head and one Assistant Cook to oversee food service supporting the YWCA summer camp program. This is an exciting opportunity to spend the summer in one of the most beautiful places in Oregon, and be part of a dynamic team providing great camp experiences for kids.

The positions are open immediately and will run through August 20, 2010. The ideal candidates will have at least three years food service experience, including institutional food service. The positions pay competitive seasonal daily wages and offer a 10% end-of-season bonus. Shared housing and board are also provided.

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Mary Bauer, Communications Associate

503.823.5111 | email: [email protected]

June 29, 2010 -

The Regional Arts & Culture Council elects new board members and officers

The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has elected Carol R. Smith, Ed. D. as the Chair of the Board for FY2010-11. Dr. Smith has served as a school principal in the Beaverton School District, and director of The Oregon Principals' Center at Lewis & Clark College, which supports school leaders across Oregon and southwest Washington. As a musician from Washington County, Smith performs regularly in brass chamber groups throughout the area and teaches private trumpet lessons.

For Immediate Attention:

What: Join us as we launch into ricefield bulrush removal season this June! Ricefield bulrush (Schoenoplectus mucronatus) is an invasive Eurasian plant that is threatening the health of Refuge wetlands by pushing out native plants that wildlife need for food and cover. Due in part to volunteer efforts, Ricefield bulrush is currently contained to the Refuge and has not been recorded elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest. Preventing the escape of this noxious weed into local ecosystems is a top priority. We may also cut or dig other wetland invasives such as yellow flag iris. This is a great opportunity to see areas of the Refuge normally off limits to the visiting public. Please wear rubber boots and dress for the weather.

Good morning,

I'm in search of a volunteer with canning/food preservation or composting talent to provide a 15-20 minute workshop/demonstration at a Harvest Festival this fall. Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Regards, Aron

-- Aron Stephens, MPH -- Healthy people in healthy communities.