FACES OF IRCO: IRAQ

On Wednesday, September 15, 6:30-8:00pm, we will meet at the IRCO's Main Office (10301 NE Glisan Street) to continue Faces of IRCO, our on-going series of monthly cultural workshops offered by IRCO staff and volunteers, to learn more about Iraq. People from Iraq only began to be resettled in Portland a few years ago, but already were the largest population coming in 2009 and it is expected that the Iraqi population will continue to grow at a rapid rate in the coming years.

Please pass this invite along to anyone you think may be interested and remember to RSVP to [email protected] if you plan to come.

Special Event announcing WVDO's 2011 programs. Evening includes:

Keynote presentation by Martha Richards, Executive Director, James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation

2011 Programs and Speakers with discounts on registrations

WVDO Partners and other organization information

Connections with nonprofit development staff

Special 2011 announcements

Sponsored by Pacific Continental Bank

Registration Information:

When: September 16, 2010, 5:30-7:30 pm Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1441 NE 2nd Ave. Portland Cost: $10/WVDO Members, $20/Guests

The Mennen Project in Association With Dance Naked Productions

proudly presents

Infinite Productions

Bruce Horak in

This Is CANCER

The Runaway hit is coming to Portland FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY this September 28th & 29th at the newly reopened Alberta Rose Theatre in the Alberta Arts District.

Looking to learn more about nonprofit management? Hoping to make a career change to the nonprofit sector? Or just wanting to expand your skills and experience in nonprofits.

Join us, Wed. Sept. 8 5:30-7 in the Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Urban Center, 506 SW Mill for an information session on the programs offered by the Institute for Nonprofit Management at Portland State. Learn about courses and programs that take you "beyond the bullet point" to learn, reflect, and act -- building on relevant knowledge and seasoned faculty experience.

Learn about both our non-credit certificate program and the nonprofit specialization in the Masters in Public Administration.

Ecodistricts Summit is a 3 Day Event to Draw a Diverse Crowd of Businesses, Practitioners and Policymakers Oct. 25-27 2010

Wine + Pear + Cheese

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 6PM-8PM at the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center (Ecotrust Building) 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/125050

Join Ecotrust, Edible Portland and Salmon Safe for a celebration of Northwest abundance, seasonal flavors, and responsible land stewardship in a round-robin evening of Walla Walla wines, local pears and artisan cheese pairings.

For more information, visit: www.ecotrust.org/events/winepearcheese/

The Crag Law Center is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and passionate individual to serve as its Development Coordinator and work with its staff and manage volunteers to implement all aspects of its fundraising, outreach, and education program. The Development Coordinator will work with the Co-Executive Directors, Staff Attorneys, Board of Directors and volunteers to build financial and community support for Crag’s future growth.

Open Position: Congregational Wellness Project Coordinator, Corvallis with Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's (EMO) Interfaith Food and Farms Partnership (IFFP).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send resume, three references and cover letter. Mail to EMO, Attn: Krystal Sharinghousen, 0245 SW Bancroft, Suite B, Portland, OR 97239; fax to (503) 223-7007; or e-mail to [email protected].

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 9, 2010.

*Theatre for Community & Transformation* Starting September 26, 2010!

Practice interactive theatre as a process for personal growth, community-building, and healing. In a supportive environment, we'll explore sound, movement, images, and stories to envision and enact change in our lives and communities. Techniques are based on the work of Augusto Boal, Brazilian author and founder of *Theatre of the Oppressed. *No experience necessary; shy people welcome!

Sundays 3:00-4:45 (starting September 26th) Tabor Space 5441 SE Belmont Registration fee: $135 (for 6 weeks) Register

Artist's Way Cluster Group

"The Artist's Way," by Julia Cameron is a book of exercises to help people to discover and recover their creative powers. By meeting weekly, group members support each other in moving through this deeply spiritual process. Interested people are welcome to attend the first session to learn more.

Dates: Wed. Sept. 15 - Dec. 1

Time: 10:00 AM - noon

Facilitator: Marilyn Kirvin

Cost: $20 per session ($240 for series)

Writing Your Spiritual Memoir

Volunteers needed 9/15 - 9/20 to help at Just Between Friends which benefits the Portland Police Sunshine Division

The NW's largest kids and maternity consignment sale JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS is at the Portland Expo Center Sept 17-19th. All of the unsold clothes and shoes at the end of the sale are donated to the Portland Police Sunshine Division. This is HUGE for us and allows us to keep our free clothing room STOCKED FULL of baby, toddler, kid, and maternity clothes and shoes ALL TIME.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MAKE THE SALE A SUCCESS AND SUPPORT THE SUNSHINE DIVISION

Here are the details of the times we need volunteers:

- Wednesday, Sept 15, 8am-9pm

- Thursday, Sept 16, 8am-9pm

Volunteer Meal Servers Needed in SE Portland!

Impact Northwest's Congregate Housing Service Program (CHSP) provides in-home supportive services to seniors and adults with disabilities. CHSP serves meals seven days a week, from 3 to 6 PM.

Can you help us help those in need?

Contact Rana DeBey at [email protected] for more information, and to apply.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the children living in our community?

If your answer is YES, then consider volunteering with the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) after school program at Harvey Scott K-8th in the Cully Neighborhood in NE Portland.

The SUN Community Schools Initiative provides * Engaging after school programming * Homework help and tutoring * Enrichment and recreation opportunities for youth and adults * Family activities and support for parents and community members

Our volunteers help support our teaching staff in our fun and engaging enrichment classes such as Cooking 101; Arts & Crafts; Gymnastics; African Dance Fusion and Yoga; African Drumming, and Soccer. We also need volunteers to tutor in our Homework Club & Study Hall.

All of our volunteers complete an Interview and Background Check before they begin their volunteer service.

Print Arts Northwest is hosting an exchange exhibit between Northwest Artists and Printmakers from New Zealand. Our curator in New Zealand had planned to attend and speak, but was unable to secure funding for his trip. We would love to find someone interested in the Arts that can speak about New Zealand arts and  culture. Our exhibit will hang at the Washington County Museum on the Rock Creek PCC Campus during November and December of 2010. We would welcome someone who can give a short lecture on the country of New Zealand. Please contact Barbara Mason, Director, at [email protected] or 503 525 9259

St. Philip Neri’s Muddy Boot Organic Festival A Soulful Celebration of Sustainable Living 2010: Connecting Communities in a Changing Climate

www.muddyboot.org

The Annual Muddy Boot Organic Festival is a citywide festival celebrating sustainable products, living and local, organic foods. Muddy Boot is an outdoor venue for education, conversation and celebration about matters of sustainable living. With live music, food, drink, vendor displays, workshops, speakers and walking tours of local sustainable projects, people learn and share in the experience of conscientious living.