It's almost time! So, so excited, and so, so looking forward to seeing you there as we celebrate the vibrancy of the Portland music community, and marvel at the art it is producing this year.

Friday, July 25 - Sunday July 27

Rotture (315 SE 3rd Ave.)

FREE

ALL AGES

48 PORTLAND BANDS

www.pdxpopnow.com

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Here's the schedule:

Friday, July 25th, Inside:  6:00-6:30pm, Love Menu; 6:40-7:10pm, The Rainy States;  7:20-7:50pm, Sleep

Outside:  8:05-8:35pm, Tu Fawning; 8:45-9:15pm, Guidance Counselor; 9:25-9:55pm, Dykeritz

Municipal and Community WirelessA 501 Tech Club Event from NTEN

Interested in community wireless and the history of wireless in Portland?  Want to learn more about the Personal Telco Project and ways to increase the wireless connections in your neighborhood?  Join us for a panel discussion!

DATE:  Thursday, July 31st

TIME:  6 pm - 8 pm

PLACE:  Lucky Lab Brew Hall (SE Hawthorne)

Join with members of the Personal Telco Project, NTEN and the City of Portland to learn more about and discuss the history, progress, and future of municipal wireless.  This is a great opportunity to hear about efforts like MetroFi and Personal Telco, as well as how you can get involved in improving your neighborhood's networks.

Join Life by Design NW and Metropolitan Family Services for a night of Coffee and Conversation

Are you interested in the changing role of retirees and exploring the benefits of volunteer opportunities? Come join the discussion as Life by Design NW hosts Marj Cannon and Jane Sharp from Metropolitan Family Service (MFS).

Learn about the older adult programs at MFS and find out how you can make a difference today through Experience Corps, the new RSVP, Foster Grandparents and more.

Learn about the collaboration of Life by Design NW and MFS to develop volunteer leadership positions. Grab a cup of coffee and share stories and resources with other individuals who share similar passions.

When: Wednesday July 30th, 2008 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Hi everyone,

The Friends of Tryon Creek are trying a new event out this summer inspired by the success of the Chili Feed this last winter.  It is called Goin' Dutch and is also a cook-off challenge type event.  It will consist of volunteer chefs cooking items in their Dutch ovens or making homemade ice-cream for registered participants to sample and vote on.  There are nice prizes for the top 3 winners.  The event will be held along the Trillium Trail and we will also have music and fun games or crafts for children.

 What is better than ice-cream in August?

What:       Lents National Night Out Ice-Cream Social When:      Tuesday, August 5th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where:     Lents Park near the Gazebo (south of SE Holgate Street and west of SE 92nd Ave) Why:         Mingling with friends while eating ice-cream, enjoying music, and meeting police officers. Notable:  Free ice cream, free raffle for prizes, and music provided by Portland Metro Concert Band.                    Last year Channel 6 attended this event.

Available Positions - EOPK

July 24, 2008

EARLY OPK Family Child Care Visitor:  FT, 52 wks/yr. Beginning ASAP.  Starting pay range 11.96 to 14.35/hr.

Min quals.:  BA in ECE or related field & 2 yrs exp. in infant/toddler classroom or home-based setting or AA or CDA & 4 yrs exp. 

Responsible for ed, health and family services for assigned families, through weekly home visits and child care provider visits. Must have reliable personal transportation and clean driving record.  Good interpersonal skills. Bilingual Spanish or Somali and experience with immigrant populations desired. 

The Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation seeks a Major Gifts Officer to raise significant philanthropic contributions for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and pediatric programs and services at Oregon Health & Science University. 

We seek an accomplished individual who will provide experience and creativity in working with a team to implement a comprehensive principal and major gifts fundraising program.

Responsibilities include identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gift donors; stewardship of those gifts; working with planned giving officers as appropriate; and participating and collaborating with other staff on Foundation activities.  This position reports directly to the Director of Development & Programs.

Quest Center for Integrative Health, a community based nonprofit health center, is seeking a Development and Communications Director.

 This person will develop a long range, comprehensive strategic funding plan for the organization and oversee all communication and fundraising efforts and strategies. Areas of focus include grant writing, managing events, direct mail appeals, major giving, board development and online and print communications.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 Demonstrated success in soliciting major gifts and increasing donor base.

 Ability to lead and motivate volunteers and committee members.

 Demonstrated success in designing and implementing comprehensive funding plans.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant position available at Meyer Memorial Trust. View position profile and application process at http://www.mmt.org. Applications due August 10, 2008. Please refer to the website for details; no phone calls please.Thanks!

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

REACH honors and encourages diversity. We value employees who contribute to our organization, which embraces a variety of thinking and perspectives.

JOB TITLE: Resident Services Program Manager (Full Time Position)

DESCRIPTION: REACH is a private, nonprofit community development organization. Our mission: A healthy community begins at home. REACH provides quality affordable housing and opportunities for individuals, families, and communities to thrive.

OUTSIDE IN - OPEN POSITION 

Alcohol & Drug  Resource and Activity Specialist. Work in a Day Service Program and with an interdisciplinary team to engage a diverse population of homeless youth in available resources and address alcohol and drug needs.  Requires a CADC I or eligible for certification within one year. 2 years relevant exp. in A&D assessment, ind. & group couns., service coordination, and promoting health and recovery for adolescents with substance abuse and mental health issues.  Exp. in community coordination as well as strong communication & clinical documentation skills required. DOQ + benefits.  Application instructions: www.outsidein.org/employment.htm

Portland Impact is a non-profit agency helping people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency  to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. We are looking for  motivated individuals to join our Children, Youth and Family Program in the Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Initiative. SUN brings together city, county and state resources with school districts, parents and neighborhoods.

Portland Impact is a non-profit agency helping people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Children, Youth and Family Program.

Please go to our website www.portlandimpact.org/working.htm to download our application and find more information on the position:  Mentoring Coordinator I.

Portland Impact is a non-profit agency helping people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Children, Youth and Family Program.

Please go to our website www.portlandimpact.org/working.htm to download our application and find more information on the position:  Student Support Specialist I.

Portland Impact is a non-profit agency helping people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Senior and Disabilities Program.

Please go to our website www.portlandimpact.org/working.htm to download our application and find more information on the position: Resident Services Coordinator I.

Portland Impact is a non-profit agency helping people achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and to prevent and alleviate the effects of poverty. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Senior and Disabilities Program.

Please go to our website www.portlandimpact.org/working.htm to download our application and find more information on the position: Congregate Housing Program Coordinator II.

JOB SUMMARY:  The Congregate Housing Service Program (CHSP) Program Coordinator II is responsible for coordinating the daily work of CHSP housekeeping and cooking staff at four Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) CHSP sites (Holgate House, Dahlke Manor, Northwest Tower and Unthank Plaza).  

Contact: Jeff Hawthorne, Director of Community Affairs Regional Arts & Culture Council 

www.racc.org

108 NW 9th Avenue, Suite 300, Portland, OR  97209-3318

503.823.5111 

email: [email protected]  

Through vision, leadership and service, the Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of community life. 

July 24, 2008

Work for Art Surpasses Goal for Second Consecutive Year

“What’s Green Building?”

Earth Advantage, Inc. invites you to attend this free, two-hour session to understand the residential green building phenomenon and learn about three different certification rating systems for homes.

Positioned in a region that is leading the country in the green building movement, Earth Advantage, Inc. is one of thirty-five certification programs nationwide. Since 2000, we have certified over 9,000 homes with one of three leading green certification programs - ENERGY STAR®, Earth Advantage®, and LEED® for Homes.

Examine the environmental benefits of sustainable building practices, realize the value of green homes in today’s market, and discover the future of residential building from local experts.

 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!