Join us THIS SATURDAY for a seed saving workshop co-sponsored by the Northeast Portland Seed Library, with Rachel Freifelder of Handmade Gardens

Saturday, October 9th--- 2PM to 4PM @ 4446 NE Going St.

(Optional) Group Bike Ride from Northeast Portland Tool Library(NE 20th @ Killingsworth) to workshop: 1:15 PM

Learn to grow and harvest your own vegetable seeds and plan your garden for seed growing. Which vegetables are easiest to grow to seed? How can I know if my seed will breed true? How do I choose the best individual plants to save seed from? When do I harvest my seeds?

KBOO Community Radio is happy to announce the return of the Boo Bash, a Halloween fundraiser for the station. All proceeds from the event will benefit KBOO Community Radio.

The Boo Bash will feature local bands and KBOO DJs. The bands include, Dusu Mali Band, SweetJuice and a surprise headliner that will be announced on 10/24. The djs include, DR J, DJ ManRich, DJ Sesqui, and DJ Anjali & the Incredible Kid, all of whom are KBOO volunteers.

There will also be a costume contest, so come dressed to impress. KBOO would like to welcome the The Greater Portland Area Costumers Guild (GPACG) as the offical judges for the contest. The catergories will be: Couples, Fantasy, Scariest, Funniest, Historical and People's Choice.

Pride Northwest Sponsors Vigil against Teen Bullying on National Coming Out Day

October 5, 2010, Portland OR – Pride Northwest will be sponsoring a candlelight vigil to raise awareness of the harm caused by sexual orientation-related bullying. The vigil will take place in Pioneer Courthouse Square on Monday, October 11 at 7:00 pm, to coincide with National Coming Out Day. The Board encourages all those concerned about these tragedies to participate.

The Multnomah County Library's Title Wave Used Bookstore has a plethora, an overflowing cornucopia even of Books on Tape and Books on CD and Book and Tape combos. Prices start at 25 cents, October 11 through October 30, or while supplies last, all of them are on sale at 55% off their normal price. The Title Wave Used Bookstore is located at 216 NE Knott, Portland. For more information call the store at 503-988-5459. All sales at the Title Wave benefit the Multnomah County Library.

The “Riches of a City” Heritage Auction is our most important fundraiser of the year!

We are delighted to announce this year's Honorary Chair is Oregon's First Lady Mary Oberst. Oberst’s passion for historic preservation runs deep and has earned her a National Main Street Leadership Award from the National Main Street Center in Washington D.C. for helping to restore the Oregon statewide Main Street Program which was developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. You can see why we are excited to have Oregon’s First Lady supporting our cause!

Join us Wednesday, October 13th for Springboard Innovation's "Social Ventures and the Law" Forum.

WHEN: Wed. October 13th, 2010, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Think Tank at the Olympic Mills Commerce Center (2nd floor) 107 SE Washington (corner of SE 2nd and SE Washington) Portland, OR 97214

HOW MUCH: $10 (light dinner and drinks included) RSVP RECOMMENDED: Via email or phone: [email protected] or (503) 452-6898

The October 13th event will explore new and emerging legal structures available to social ventures and organizations looking to make a difference while also making a profit. We will look at strategies for straddling the nonprofit and for-profit organizational structures.

The Social Media Intern will be responsible for Cuba AyUUda's email account, social media outlets (facebook, website: www.cubaayuuda.org, etc), assisting with new social media, and creating promotional material for our bi-annual fundraising events.

The intern must be proficient in writing, communications, and basic graphic design. In addition, this person will be savvy with social media and have excellent computer skills. As a 'voice' for Cuba AyUUda, the candidate must also possess at least a rudimentary understanding of the political history of Cuba and must be able to stand behind the work Cuba AyUUda is doing.

Date: October 26th at 5:30 p.m.

Location: 2710 NE 14th, Portland Oregon (On the corner of NE 14th and Knott)

Topics: Renters rights training (5:30 - 6:30), Dinner and annual meeting Election of board members, discussions pertaining to current legislation related to affordable housing and tenants rights (6:30 - 8:15)

Other information: This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with CAT at 503-490-9702 or at [email protected]

-- Joe Gardiner Community Alliance of Tenants www.oregoncat.org Office: 503.460.9702 Renters' Rights Hotline: 503-288-0130

TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES  / Certificate of Completion and Workshops */http://ceed.pdx.edu/trauma

Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis with Ron Unger :(register for one or both days):

 Fri, Oct 22, 2010 8:30 am-4pm : Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis: An Evidence Based Psychological Approach for Delusions, Hallucinations, and Paranoia

Sat, Oct 23, 2010 8:30 am-4pm: When Trauma and Psychosis Mix: An Evidence-Based Cognitive Therapy Approach to Understanding and Recovery

Trauma Interventions for Diverse Populations: Key Skills for Clinical Practice with Fabiana Wallis

What’s the biggest source of financial support for America’s charities? Fees and product sales! Over 70% of all income reported by 501 (c) (3) organizations is from sales of services and products, primarily those related directly to the charities’ missions. Today, new generation social entrepreneurs are using marketing, communication, finance skills to make earned income an even more significant resource for the nonprofit sector.

As a board member, you play a vital role in your nonprofit's success. In this training, we'll explore the most common challenges for nonprofit boards of directors and provide clear guidance on the board's role, as well as offer handy tools to develop efficient and effective board orientation and processes.

Time

October 12th, 2010

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Networking, pizza and a no-host bar at 5:00

Presentation at 5:30

Location

Ecotrust Conference Center

721 NW 9th Avenue

Portland, OR 97209

Cost

General Admission $25.00

NAO Members & Affiliates $22.50

Register now

Community organizers citywide are invited to Communities Creating Change: Tips from Your Neighbors About Successful Community Projects on Thursday, October 28, 2010, 6:00 to 8:30 PM at Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital's Wistar Morris Room, 1015 NW 22nd. This is the second workshop in the Community Leadership Series developed by the seven Neighborhood coalition offices and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement.

In Other Words Feminist Books and Resource Center (IOW) is looking for Board members!

The In Other Words Board of Directors is a group of dedicated volunteers who oversee the vision and mission of In Other Words Books and Resource Center, which is a project of the Women’s Community Education Project. Each member brings a different set of skills and experiences to the table.

Share your expertise with budding entrepreneurs.

In addition to our core curriculum, the “Foundations Business Course”, Mercy Corps Northwest (MCNW) offers an array of topic-specific seminars to the general public. These seminars allow students to dig deeper into specific business topics, and choose the class that is most relevant to their needs. Past volunteers have taught seminars on a wide range of topics, including: Social Media Marketing, Legal Risks of Business, Sole Proprietor Taxes, Branding 101, Retail Leasing, Marketing on a Shoestring, and more.

The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking two interns in the Vernier Technology Lab: an Evaluation Intern and an Exhibit Development Intern. These are unpaid positions which offer the successful candidate a unique opportunity to be involved with evaluation and exhibit development at one of the nation's leading science museums. These positions are available immediately and will remain open until filled.

Vernier Technology Lab Interns assist in OMSI's Vernier Technology Lab, which informs OMSI visitors about Security, Robotic and Computer, Medical, Home, Green, and Aesthetic Technology through hands-on exhibits. The lab additionally provides private workshops on LEGO Robotics.

Vernier Technology Lab Evaluation Internship

The Development Department Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking a Special Events Gala Intern. This is an unpaid position which offers the successful candidate the opportunity to learn more about fundraising through corporate and individual giving programs at a major non-profit organization. This position is available immediately, and will remain open until filled.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Special Events Gala Intern provides support to OMSI's Development Department, with a concentration on the production of the annual fundraising Gala.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Evaluation and Visitor Studies Department of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is seeking a motivated individual to serve as the Visitor Study Volunteer Coordinator for the WAVES (Water Avenue Visitor Experience Study) project this fall. The project involves surveying visitors to learn more about their impressions of their OMSI visit(s). Information gathered from the surveys helps inform OMSI staff on how to enhance visitors' experiences and develop business practices that benefit the community. This is an unpaid internship position which offers the successful candidate the opportunity to be involved with data collection and analysis at a major non-profit organization.

Do you enjoy children and want to help end homelessness? The Family Bridge shelter in Hillsboro ( www.family-bridge.org ) for homeless families with children needs volunteers for 2-3 hour shifts on weekdays and weekends. 

The next orientation and training is on Thursday, October 14 at 6:00 p.m .

Please contact JoAnn, the Volunteer Manager at [email protected] or 503-844-2919 for more information and a volunteer application. Thank you very much for your interest in Family Bridge and helping provide shelter to homeless families with children.