Who: Springboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovation Forum next Wednesday, August 11th 2010, from 6-9pm. There is limited space for this month’s event, so RSVP is REQUIRED. Check out the invitation here: http://bit.ly/aTLBAq

The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free Mortgage Default Orientation on Tuesday, August 10th, 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 getting help to resolve your mortgage issue. You need not be in default to attend. No reservations are required. For information, contact 360-690-4496 X105. The Community Housing Resource Center is a HUD certified, non-profit counseling/education center.

*Concerts in the Parks - FREE*

*Ventura Park* - SE 115th & Stark, 6:00 - 8:00 PM _ __*WEDNESDAYS*_

Aug 11: Joni Harms (country western)

Aug 18: Aaron Meyer (rock violin)

Aug 25: Conjunto Alegre (tropical dance party)

*Free art activities for children will begin at 6:00 PM each week.* *Food vendors: Burgerville Nomad, Portland Ice Cream*

For more information, see: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=52644&a=303082 or call 503-823-PLAY. Please share this notice with anyone who might be interested!

In this era of reduced government budgets and heightened citizen expectations, you and your colleagues in Oregon’s public and non-profit sectors face enormous challenges. That’s why we wanted to make sure you were aware of Portland State University’s Executive Master in Public Administration (EMPA) program, and how it might help you improve the organization for which you work -- as well as advance your own professional career.

Growing Gardens has several t-shirts left from the annual Tour de Coops chicken coop tour. The t-shirts are white with this years Tour de Coops logo created by a local designer. There are numerous men's and women's sizes. We're selling them at a discounted price of $10 per t-shirt. Give us a call or stop by our office in the Hollywood District if you would like to purchase one. You can also purchase them at Naomi's Organic Farm Supply and Urban Farm Store.

Rodney Bender

Garden Programs Manager

Growing Gardens

2003 NE 42nd Ave. #3

Portland, OR. 97213

503-284-8420

www.growing-gardens.org

[email protected]

Real estate company is moving an office and has 3 desks to give away. The desks are in great condition and would need to picked up by Wednesday, August 11th.

60"l, 30"w, 28"h

For more information, please contact 503.972.3285.

The Portland Metro Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a non-profit organization that resells re-usable building materials and supplies. All materials in our 20,000+ square foot warehouse are donated. Our inventory is extensive, and includes appliances, doors, windows, plumbing, electrical, all types of flooring, lumber and paint/stain. The proceeds go toward building simple, decent and affordable housing for low-income families.

Want to gain important skills and real-world work experience while supporting a local nonprofit that helps give health care access to underserved populations in the region? Come join the Virginia Garcia Volunteer Team! We are currently recruiting 30 volunteers to help with our Health and Resource Fair. Check out our website for more information on our organization www.virginiagarcia.org!

Health and Resource Fair: We are seeking 30 volunteers to help with our Health and Resource Fair on August 13th. Details are as follows:

Time: 7am to 4pm

Location: Virginia Garcia’s Cornelius Campus - 85 N 12th Street, Cornelius

Join the celebration! Take action to clean up the Willamette River as part of this year's Riverfest. Volunteers will work on the eastbank from the Morrison Bridge to OMSI, cleaning up debris and trash. Bags and gloves provided. Please register online at the SOLV website at http://bit.ly/a4VDuC. The Cleanup takes place on Saturday, August 21st from 9 am to 1 pm along the Eastbank Esplanade.

For more information please visit the SOLV website or contact Brett Lyon at 503-844-9571 x332 or email [email protected]