WEDNESDAY, August 6, 5:30-7:00 Growing Gardens is offering a workshop on Bugs and Insects as part of our Parent Child Workshop series.

Parent Child Workshops are designed to spark interest in gardening for children aged 6 to 12 while providing fun ways for parents (aunts, uncles, guardians, grandparents, neighbors) and children to grow gardens together.

In this workshop, we will discover just what makes an insect an insect and why they are important in our gardens. We will learn through playing games, singing songs, and going on a schoolyard safari to find and meet common bugs and insects.

Please join The Crag Law Center and The Tara Cafe Project on August 8 as we celebrate Tibetan culture with the Portland premiere of The Unwinking Gaze. 

This 2008 documentary by Joshua Dugdale provides a behind the scenes insight to the Dalai Lama's struggle to lead his people to a peaceful resolution with China.  Following the film, The Tara Cafe Project will give an inspiring performance of traditional Tibetan music.  The Tara Cafe Project works to preserve traditional Tibetan culture and promote cultural continuity of Tibetan music.    Date: Friday, August 8.

Location: Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton Street in Portland.

Metropolitan Family Service is a non-profit agency dedicated to building stronger communities by providing services, connecting people with resources, and offering volunteer opportunities throughout the Portland, Oregon region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced instructor to facilitate activities at Lynch Wood SUN Community School during our summer program, August 4th- 28th.

Program hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm. Students are in grades 1st- 6th. Activities each week revolve around a theme: Weird Science, Masks & Myths, Space Explorers and All About Animals. Instructors help create activities and will have access to great curriculum and support!

Educator and Program Coordinator Friends of Zenger Farm

The Educator and Program Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Executive Director of Friends of Zenger Farm.

Position Summary: The Educator and Program Coordinator will lead field trips for 3,000 students a year, develop programs and curriculum, manage the Children’s Garden and develop and lead six week-long summer camps. The position will work with the Executive Director and Board advisors to develop the strategic direction for the program. Pull on your galoshes and be prepared to get dirty – this is a hands-on, rain or shine job!

JANUS YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC.

July 25, 2008

JANUS YOUTH PROGRAMS, INC. has the following positions available. Janus is a nonprofit agency providing community-based services, including residential and shelter care, to youth referred by OYA and/or DHS, as well as homeless and street-dependent  youth. We operate facilities in Oregon and in SW Washington. We are an agency that values diversity and values the contributions made by our staff in helping the youth we serve.  All positions involve working together with strong, supportive teams to support and make a difference in a young person’s life. 

Job Announcement 

Job Title:                    Energy Assistance Intake and Eligibility Specialist

Reports to:                 Energy Coordinator and Assistant Energy Coordinator

FLSA Status:              Non-Exempt

Pay:                             Starts at $11.19/hour, increase after 6 months satisfactory performance to $12.08/hour

Special Rates for Non-Profits at Hoyt Arboretum

The Bill deWeese Classroom in the Hoyt Arboretum Visitor Center offers an exceptionally pleasant setting for meetings, retreats and small events and is available for rent on an hourly basis. We have special low hourly rates for non-profit organizations.

Please call Stephanie Volkman, 503-823-1649 or go to our website www.hoytarboretum.org and click on Rentals for more information.

Anybody get good deals on event space for about 200 people? We'd like to hold our event somewhere fairly nice if possible. Last year we had it at the Melody Ballroom (downstairs) which was perfect in all ways except for the cost. Thanks for any advice. Stephanie

Stephanie Tolk

Executive Director of Operations

The Pangaea Project

www.thepangaeaproject.org

503.517.8999

Treasurer position

The Newspace Board of Directors is currently seeking a new member for the position of Treasurer. 

Prospective members should have non-profit board experience, an interest in the arts, proven accounting skills, proficiency in Quickbooks, and a desire to contribute to the strength of the organization.   Board positions require a commitment of one to two years of service. Members are required to attend and participate actively in monthly board meetings, which are typically held on third Thursdays from 7-9pm at the Center.  

KBOO is actively looking for BOARD CANDIDATES. Elections will be held in September to fill seven board seats that will be vacant in the fall. Board members are elected to fill one, two, and three year terms.

Do YOU love KBOO? Do YOU value independent media in our community? Do YOU work well cooperatively in a group? Can YOU discuss differences in ideas without putting down people?

We are interested in hearing from ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, but we are particularly interested in recruiting individuals who can fill one or more of the following board needs: -previous experience in non-profit organization development -member of a minority group -youth, 20- or 30-something age group -background in financial needs and budgets -community connections