The Community Housing Resource Center will be holding a free Mortgage Default Orientation on Tuesday, August 31st, 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 do not need to be in default to get help. 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.

NW Documentary, a non-profit storytelling center, has a great event coming up on Friday, showcasing local film premieres and music by Ritchie Young of Loch Lomond.

-- Julie Gliniany Associate Director NW Documentary [email protected] 503-227-8688 www.nwdocumentary.org

Learn about volunteering for Classroom Law Project at an exclusive reception in one of the most historically-significant buildings in the Pacific NW, Pioneer Courthouse est. 1875.

Get Involved

• Coach a We the People Team
• Judge a Mock Trial Competition
• Lead a Court Tour
• Facilitate a Youth Conference Workshop
• Escort speakers at Law Day
• and much more!

Reception

• Meet current volunteers
• Private tours of Pioneer Courthouse
• Refreshments
• Giveaways

Event Details

Friday, September 3 – Potluck at 6:30 pm, film at 7:00 pm, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, 1704 NE 43rd Ave., Portland.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon is currently seeking two self-motivated, organized, and dedicated field organizers to carry out a grassroots educational campaign to turn out the pro-choice vote during the 2010 election. Each field organizer will work part-time and is responsible for field programs in one or two targeted counties. Driven candidates capable of working independently to organize and motivate volunteers are encouraged to apply.

Field organizers can work out of our Eugene or Medford office. Candidates must be able to work evening hours and on weekends. Travel throughout the state is required.

SATURDAY SEPTEBMER 11 - 9:00AM to 5:00PM West Valley Community Church, 5215 NE Elam Young Pkwy Hillsboro, OR 97124

$50 fee - Lunch included - Partial Scholarships available

Register at http://www.secondstories.org/

At our August workshop hosted by ROSE Community Development, area residents, students from the PSU Masters of Social Work program, local pastors, a Resident Assets Coordinator, a neighborhood association board member, a Portland Park and Rec employee, came together to study six Asset Based Community Development strategies. Now's your chance to join in.

Please join us on Sunday September 12, from 4-6 pm for Living Yoga's Continuing Education offering: Mindfulness On and Off the Mat. In this class Alice Rose will give us an overview of what mindful awareness is and how you can effectively make it part of your yoga practice and your life. Introducing mindfulness skills directly into the class format is an effective way to enhance the healing benefits of yoga. This class is appropriate for students and teachers alike.

What's next?! We're all seeking our passion and purpose. Discover your passion and purpose, design a realistic plan for action and engage in making it happen with others in similar situations.

Prepare to leave this course inspired.

When: Wednesdays, Sept. 29 - Nov. 3 from 6:30 - 9pm Where: PCC's Sylvania campus Cost: $95 (not including parking)

About Us: Life by Design NW operates as a nonprofit through the PCC Foundation. Located in Portland, we're bringing a whole new way of thinking about life after 50 by offering classes to employers and individuals. Look for more classes in Winter 2011.

Volunteer with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) this summer for the Reptile and Amphibian Show!

This Labor Day Weekend crawl, creep, and slither your way to one of the largest gatherings of reptiles and amphibians in the Pacific Northwest, when OMSI presents its annual Reptile and Amphibian Show! Over 100 exotic animals will be on display at this popular event, including a large variety of captive-bred snakes, lizards, turtles, alligators, and more.

Hello CNRG community,

Volunteers are needed for a variety of functions for the South Tabor Harvest Festival set for Sunday, September 26th from noon until 7pm. We need volunteers to help set up and break down, as well as to help with the Harvest Swap (where people will be trading fruits, veggies, seeds, plants, recipes, canned goods, etc.) and in the kitchen preparing food for the potluck.

Our greatest need right now is to bring three people on board in the kitchen. Volunteers must have a valid Oregon Food Handler's card, or should be able to obtain one (the process is quick and easy). The $10 fee will be reimbursed.

*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.

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Environment Oregon is a state-based, citizen-funded advocacy group that works for a cleaner, greener, and healthier Oregon.

Crater Lake is the Oregon's "Crown Jewel." This beautiful crystal blue lake with 2,000 foot rim is Oregon's only national park, and is home to unique wildlife. Unfortunately, right now this habitat is under threat from clearcut logging. That's why Environment Oregon is seeking to federally protect a 75-mile wildlife corridor and 450,000 acres as Wilderness around Crater Lake.

We're looking for motivated volunteer activists to join us on this exciting campaign. You will work with staff to demonstrate Oregonians' strong support through specific campaign tactics such as petitioning and writing letters to the editor.