When: Thursday, September 16th - 6-7:30pm. 

Where:  The Green Dragon  928 SE 9th Ave  (SE Belmont & 9th)

Join us at the fabulous Green Dragon restaurant for an evening of introductions and opportunities. Meet folks from other non-profits, discover who’s looking for partners to build coalitions with, what new volunteer opportunities are available and when internship and employment positions maybe opening up. Have fun and a fantastic dinner.

If you have questions, please e-mail to [email protected]

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On Monday, September 13th, dine at Old Town Pizza at 226 NW Davis between 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., and 30% of proceeds from your order will benefit Innovative Housing, Inc. (IHI)! Just mention IHI’s fundraiser when you pay your bill. Spread the word to friends and family and help raise money for a great cause.

Innovative Housing, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been providing high-quality, affordable rental housing to low-income residents of the Portland region for 25 years. We serve seniors, people with physical and mental disabilities, victims of domestic violence, formerly homeless individuals, and low-income families.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Clackamas County will be offering a free 12 week educational course, Family-to-Family, for family members and loved ones of persons with a mental illness in Molalla. Classes will start Monday, September 13th from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. To register contact Michele Veenker at 503-349-7627.

Please join MIKE Program www.mikeprogram.org on Saturday, September 25, 2010 to support our mission of empowering young people to be ambassadors of health in service to their diverse communities through mentorship, partnership and the promotion of healthy kidneys. We put caring adult role models together with low income ethnic minority youth to guide the young people to assume lifelong health habits as they raise awareness in their families, neighbors and society about the connection between healthy kidneys and overall health. We would welcome you at our annual fundraiser: An Autumn Evening: Reach for the Stars! A Benefit Dinner and Auction for MIKE Program. This year at the World Forestry Center, Sept. 25, 2010.

We are recruiting for our fall 2011 cohort. Are you interested in taking the next big step in your career? If you are a proven executive with at least five years of managerial/executive experience with at least three in the nonprofit sector, we invite you to learn about our new Executive MBA in Nonprofit Management. Applications are now being accepted for our cohort for next fall. Further information on the program, admissions and available financial aid can be found at:

http://business.up.edu/default.aspx?cid=10204&pid=457.

NOW HIRING two City of Portland Downspout Disconnection Program Seasonal Outreach Workers starting in late September 2010. These positions will be approximately 25 hours per week through April 2011.

Work for cleaner rivers! Join a high energy team to provide face-to-face and telephone contact with Portland residents, and to disconnect downspouts at area properties.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with simple construction tools, techniques and computations, as well as accurate data entry and talking to the public about environmental issues. Must be at least age 18, have proven customer service abilities, a positive attitude and self-motivation skills, and a valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

NEWS

This fall is a busy one. In Ocotber I will be producing a NEW dance show called "Brightening Glance" and hosting a Music & Dance Weekend on the Oregon Coast featuring the cast of Brightening Glance. The new studio is going strong and classes start on September 20. In addition we have a new website, with many more features.

NEW SITE

BRIGHTENING GLANCE

CNRG was one of the organizations on the steering committee for the Multnomah Food Initiative and we wanted to pass this along.

A Shared Vision & Action Plan for our Local Food System!

Multnomah Food Summit held on May 1, 2010. Over 200 community partners, including non-profits, businesses, faith organizations, schools and local governments, came together to provide input and voice their support. Repeatedly, participants identified the need to connect and collaborate, and in the words of one participant to "all start rowing in the same direction in order to reach our goals".

The Food Summit was the Kick-Off event for the Multnomah Food Initiative (www.multnomahfood.org), innovative partnerships within our community to develop a shared vision, collaborative food system goals, and a 15-year action plan for our community. 

Key Findings from the Food Summit

• 95% of participants said that the Food Summit increased their knowledge of food system issues. "Bringing diverse perspectives together to talk about food was amazing!  It was great to see so many folks who are engaged in this work; providing us an opportunity to network & connect was valuable."
• Community Vision:  Strong themes emerged on connecting and collaborating,  healthy people, food access, local food, and the local economy. "A food system without inequities and hunger." "A local food system that connects people and promotes the local economy."
• Benefits of a Shared Action Plan:  A strong consensus that our community will mutually benefit from having a shared vision, goals and an action plan. "Having a shared vision and plan will act as a catalyst for all the future work and political will that needs to come together if we are to truly move the ball forward."
• What Actions are Needed to Achieve Our Goals?:  Many participants identified the following as critical - having one voice and common goals, making food system issues a policy priority, developing political and community leadership, highlighting successes, working together, better educational campaign and messaging, support future farmers and nearby process/distribution infrastructure, expanding urban food growing and empower urban gardeners, acquire urban agriculture land, and a centralized food system network.
• What Else Needs to Represented in the Action Plan?:  Many participants noted that the following should be called out in the Plan - leadership imperative, declaration of stakeholder commitment, education, integration with other regional plans, centralized networking & partnership opportunities, overarching coalition building, and an information clearinghouse.
• What Can We Accomplish Together That Would Be Difficult Alone?:  Participants identified the following benefits - one voice and a common message, increased political power, significant policy changes, leveraged resources and successes, increased efficiency and advocacy.  "Working together allows us to move forward as a powerful constituency."

Housecall Providers Hospice is conducting a training class for Hospice Patient Care Volunteers starting Saturday, October 2.

Training takes place at the Housecall Providers office on SE Belmont and sessions are as follows: SATURDAYS, OCTOBER 2 AND 16, FROM 9:00 – 3:30 & MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, OCTOBER 4 THROUGH 18, FROM 6:00 – 9:00 PM.

Housecall Providers is a nonprofit medical practice that provides primary care house calls and hospice services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities throughout the Portland metro area. The hospice component offers physical, emotional, and spiritual support to the primary care patients who are near the end of life.

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 SHINE after school program at Barnes Elementary School in Beaverton.

The SHINE Community School Program 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.

We are seeking volunteer teachers to teach a variety of academic and enrichment classes, including:

• Legos • Soccer • Basketball • Chess

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of your fellow community members?

If your answer is YES, then consider volunteering with the SHINE community school program at Barnes Elementary School in Beaverton.

The SHINE Community School Program 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.

We are seeking volunteer instructors to teach a basic computers skills class to adults Wednesday evenings, from 6:30-7:30pm.

Help preserve the Lacamas Lake lily fields on Saturday, September 18, from 9-noon. Our mission is to weed out thick areas of the invasive Scotch Broom, a prolific non-native plant, and holly trees that threaten the delicate camas fields. Enter Lacamas Lake Park at the Crown Rd gate (2784 SE Crown Rd) in Camas, WA. Highlights include a camas seed planting and root tasting! Work with local LDS Boy Scout Troop #429 from Washougal.

Light breakfast, coffee, water, gloves and tools will be provided.

Volunteer with SOLV and the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District at the Ask Creek Restoration Project at Moonshadow Park in SW Portland on Saturday, Septmeber 25th from 9 am to 1. Volunteers will remove invasive plants from the park to continue restoration work that has been done at the site since the late 1990s!

Volunteer with SOLV and the Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District at the Ask Creek Restoration Project at Moonshadow Park in SW Portland on Saturday, September 25th from 9 am to 1. Volunteers will remove invasive plants from the park to continue restoration work that has been done at the site since the late 1990s!

CENTER SPECIALIST

WHAT IS IT?

As a Center Specialist volunteer you are in the best position to meet new people and create a lasting impression for OASIS. Enjoy being socially engaged as you direct the flow of center activities. Work as part of a team to assist others, solve problems and share your talents and enthusiasm.

WHAT’S NEEDED?

 Previous experience in a professional office environment to include previous computer experience with Microsoft Office programs and familiarity with operation of standard office equipment such as fax and copy machines. The ability to multi-task with attention to detail in a busy environment is essential.