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The Heart of Now has changed the lives of thousands of people in Oregon and nationwide, and we will finally have our first full workshop in Portland.

Lents Founder's Day Celebration

Join the Lents community for the 17th Annual Lents Founders Day Celebration on August 17, 2008 at Lents Park near SE 92nd and SE Holgate. The Community Parade begins at 12 noon starting at the Wattles Boys and Girls Club and traveling north around Lents Park. The parade kicks off the event.

FREE food provided by the New Cooper Penny after the parade. Experience the thrill of discovery at the hands-on "Pioneer Living Exhibit and Displays". Music by the Providence Stage Band begins at 2pm, highlighting music from the "Grand Swing Era". Historic pictures, a free rock climbing wall, community information booths, and more.

A FUN and FREE event for the entire Family!!

http://portlandpeakoil.org/discussion/content/the-epic-black-gold-a-four-part-series

Film: The Epic of Black Gold - A four part series Start: Aug 13 2008 - 7:00pm End: Aug 13 2008 - 9:00pm

The Epic of Black Gold - A four part series

Part 1: The Golden age of the Majors Part 2: Oil Nationalism Part 3: Oil as a Weapon Part 4: The Oil Depletion

Head to the Expo Center this Thursday through Saturday for the 33rd Annual Military Vehicle Preservation Association’s National Convention hosted by the Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Oregon.

Please mark your calendars for August 21st at Noon and join us for this month's presentation - Dynamics of Generations in the Workplace - Finding Common Ground with HR consultant Melissa Humes A presentation and discussion regarding the creation of a workplace that appeals to all generations. With an expanded and changing concept of diversity that includes multiple generations and a vast range of background experiences, organizations are more likely to manage, coach and lead people - including volunteers who are different from themselves. Each generation brings its own perceptions,historical influences and values to the workplace.

Job Description - Employment Specialist - Bilingual Spanish/English

Job Title:                                Employment Specialist

Department:                           Social Services

Reports to:                             Lead Social Services Specialist

Job Description

Job Title:                                Anti Poverty Family Advocate

Department:                           Social Services

Reports to:                             Lead Social Services Specialist

Cedarwood School brings Waldorf Education to life and strives to instill a love for learning. Our curriculum weaves together the arts, academics and movement, with a reverence for the developing child. We nurture our children’s spirituality, cultivate their ability to think imaginatively and inspire them to seek the truth.

Job Description:  Administrative Assistant full-time September to June

General Objective: Serve the school as  receptionist and support to the faculty, parents, trustees, and administrative staff.

Reports to: Business Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Deliver messages to classrooms.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest

Bilingual Enrollment Specialist

Job Description

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Want to do your part to protect Oregon's old-growth forests, wild backcountry, clean water, and wildlife habitat?

In case you might have missed it, for the latest research on who's volunteering and more, see http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/ --

Sharon Hasenjaeger Assistant Director Institute for Nonprofit Management Portland State University Tel: (503) 725-8221 Fax: (503) 725-8045 [email protected] www.inpm.pdx.edu for information on INPM’s nonprofit courses and events

First Time Homebuyer Seminar

Topics: How to buy a home, Credit, the loan application process, why pre-qualification is critical, and home buying resources available in the Lents Community.

Date: Tuesday, August 12th

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 4244 SE 91st Ave (North of Holgate), Portland

RSVP to secure your seat: 971-544-3743 or 971-544-3747

Sponsored by: ROSE Community Development, Lents Homeownership Initiative, and Umpqua Bank

Amie Diffenauer, Community Organizer ROSE Community Development Lents Homeownership Initiative

Please remember to donate to ROSE at www.rosecdc.org

Please share with staff or pass along to others who might benefit:

Teach clients to overcome typical rental screening barriers with Ready To Rent!

The next Instructor Certification Training will be held September 23-24, 9:00am-4:00pm, and September 25, 9:00am-1:00pm. Training will be located at the Portland Housing Center, 3233 NE Sandy Blvd. Registration fee: $350 for agencies located in Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, and Clark counties. Fee includes all training materials and continental breakfast. Those located outside the Portland area please call the Ready to Rent national office at 503-891-0476 for fee information. Space is limited to first 25 people.

Reptile and Amphibian Show! Labor Day Weekend August 29th - September 1st

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday

3 volunteer shifts available: 9:00 - 12:30, 12:00 - 3:30, and 3:00 - 7:00.

Crawl, slither and creep your way to this popular event. With nearly 200 assorted animals, it’s one of the largest reptile and amphibian shows in the Pacific Northwest. Check out a live animal demo, get “hands-on” in our special Reptile Handling Area, and learn from adult and youth experts.

Yes, it’s been a few years, but the Reptile and Amphibian Show has returned to OMSI! It will be taking place Labor Day weekend and we need lots of help.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact Meara Butler 503.239.7814 [email protected]

Kelly Elementary's SUN (Schools Uniting Neighborhoods) program is looking for college students who might be interested in teaching classes from theater, art, martial art, music to math for the Fall session that will start on September 29th through November 20th for 1 to/or 4 days a week and for an hour or two. Kelly SUN is dedicated to providing a variety of services ranging anywhere from energy assistance to parent support groups. Our students typically come from an ethnically diverse, low-socio-economic level with 84% of the students receiving free or reduced lunches. The SUN after school program offers a fun, safe place for students to spend their afternoon hours. Classes run Monday through Thursday, from 3:00-4:30 and 4:30-5:30.

The Sun School Extended-Day Activities and Volunteer assistant will work the SUN School manager and Extended Day Coordinator to provide opportunities for enrichment classes and activities after school. In addition the program occasionally provides opportunities for activities during school in-service days and evening family opportunities. The SUN School Extended-Day Activities Assistant will help the Extended-Day Activities Coordinator establish relationship with colleges, high schools and other partners to recruit volunteers and interns for SUN. We are looking for someone that can committ 10-12 hours per week.

Contact: Christine Rhoney SUN Site Manager 9030 SE Cooper Portland, OR 97266 Phone: 503-916-6350 ext. 1860 Email: [email protected]

Portland Impact is seeking volunteer mentors who are interested in being a consistent, positive role model to an elementary or middle school aged youth. Spend quality time building a trusting relationship while engaging in activities such as reading, games, homework, sports, and arts & crafts. Meet one-on-one for one hour each week on the school premises either after school (between 2:30 and 5:00pm) or during lunch. Contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 or [email protected] for more information.

Help Portland Impact with some much needed data entry in a cool, air conditioned office with pleasant people all around you. Meals available for $5.25 if not over 60 years old. Frequent potlucks and cheerful crew a promise! Some database experience required, but we are willing to train on our current system. Location: Southeast Multicultural Center, 4610 SE Belmont, Portland, 97215 (other location also available) Commitment: 2-8 hours per week (flexible) Contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 or [email protected] if you're interested.

Are you an avid scrapbooker or good at organizing photos into albums? Portland Impact needs you. We have uncovered a box of photos that date back to the beginning of time for Portland Impact & we would love to put them into a book. Volunteer hours & commitment flexible. You can even do this from home! Contact Jill Morrow at 503-988-4996 x265 or [email protected] for more info.

Portland Impact is looking for a volunteer to deliver food to our home-bound women that live in the Rose Apartments. Portland Impact serves the women living in the Rose Apartments with a variety of social services to assist them in leading a self-sufficient life and transition out of homelessness. There are a handful of residents that are disabled and are not able to leave their apartments to pick up the food we distribute at the Community Food Basket. We are looking for a volunteer to pick up the assembled food baskets at our office on E. Burnside & 102nd and deliver the food to the residents at SE 6th & Taylor. Portland Impact vehicles are available for use upon approval of a DMV check.