Save the Date -- the Mindful Gifts Bazaar returns – Saturday, Dec. 11th!

On Saturday, December 11th, Bridgeport UCC will again host the Mindful Gifts Bazaar – a unique holiday bazaar solely for non-profit organizations.

From 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., nonprofits from all over the Portland area come together for this great fund and friend-raising event, "selling" pieces of their organization's projects to people who want to give meaningful and affordable gifts to their friends & families while supporting the work of Portland’s non-profits.

So save the date, get the ball rolling in your court, and in September we’ll start with the registrations.

The ReBuilding Center Kids Camp

 Hands on Workshops for ages 9 – 16

 Youth ages 9 – 16 are invited to spend an afternoon in The ReBuilding Center’s ReFind Furniture workshop to create their own works of art with entirely reused materials.

 Mosaic Making:     Tuesday, July 15, 1- 4 pm

For ages 9 – 11                              $15

Use recycled tiles to mosaic a garden paver of your own design.

 Build a Birdhouse       Wednesday, July 16, 1 – 4 pm

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Speaker: David Johnson - Transition Towns (Cities, Villages and Islands)

Start: Jul 9 2008 - 7:00pm End: Jul 9 2008 - 9:00pm

David Johnson will speak on the Transition Town movement which was set up in the UK as a community response to the dual challenges of Peak Oil and Climate Change. From its small beginnings in Ireland in 2004, the Transtion Initiative has spread to include over 50 groups around Britiain and communities in Australia, New Zealand and America as people start to take responsibilty themselves for the challenges that we face.

Church Musician needed for a small but spirited and spirit-filled, intergenerational, diverse Christian church.

Domestic Violence Resource Center is currently hiring for a number of positions at the business office and Monika's House Shelter:

- Clinical Administrative Assistant - Education/Outreach/Development Coordinator - Shelter Supervisor/Coordinator - Residential Support Staff Shift 2 (part-time) - Residential Support Staff Shift 3 (full-time, overnight)

For more information go to http://www.dvrc-or.org/domestic/violence/resources/C15/.

“Offering people resources and education to direct their lives.”

Inclusion, Inc, a nonprofit support services brokerage, is accepting résumés for 1Personal Agent to complete our team.

We are looking for enthusiastic applicants who not only have the relevant case management experience and bookkeeping skills to perform the job, but who also possess a desire to encourage and facilitate individualized choice, to creatively scout resources and to build community partnerships to best benefit our customers’ quality of life.

The Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for an individual or business to assist with event planning on a volunteer or pro bono basis. We’re looking to change up our image and add some exciting new partnerships – think DoveLewis for some great examples.

We hope to find creative thinkers who have the ability to work a phone, drum up interested partners and coordinate logistics. In exchange for your time, we’ll give you lots of freedom, regular appreciation, marketing/communications support, samples for your portfolio, and the chance to work with one of the largest and most well-respected non-profits in the country. And, in the case of pro bono work, a tax deduction!

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OMSI Podcast: Pumpkins and Deja Vu

Sound Science: Providing Illuminating Answers to Wonder-Filled Questions

Tune into OMSI’s podcast, Sound Science, providing illuminating answers to wonder-filled questions. This week's questions are:

Why do pumpkins have ridges?

Why does déjà vu happen?

A new edition of Sound Science is posted every Friday. The podcast is like a radio show, with host Anders Liljeholm asking OMSI educators to respond to questions from people from around the world. The interviews are approximately 5-10 minutes in length.

You can also check out past episodes for more illuminating answers to more wonder-filled questions, including:

Why shouldn't we put nuclear waste in a volcano?

Join the Bite of Oregon Green Team and help make a huge environmental impact! The Bite of Oregon has become a leader in our regions largest outdoor events in working towards being a more sustainable event; and it’s happening because of green team volunteers! Last year’s Green Team helped the event reach a 49% landfill diversion rate; an incredible increase from 22% in 2006.

This year with all restaurant vendors required to use compostable food service ware, we will be introducing public composting at this event. The goal is to recycle and compost 75% of the event’s waste. This is a huge goal and we need your help!

Sign up to Volunteer at the Museum of Contemporary Craft’s Annual Gala & Craft PDX!

Unpacking: Celebrate a Year of Rediscovery Annual Gala

On Saturday, July 12th, the streets around the Museum will be closed for a benefit gala featuring an evening of fine dining, auction and live music. Volunteers are needed to assist with all levels of the festivities, including, but not limited to: check-in, auction, gallery security, hosting and Museum information. Join the Museum’s staff and board in celebration of the first anniversary of the Museum’s move to its new location and the release of the first publication about the Museum’s collection, titled Unpacking the Collection.