We need your help finding the next LES SCHWAB Athlete of the Month! If you know an athlete or a soccer mom worthy of the award, submit their name now. Winners receive a plaque from crown trophy in Beaverton, a 1080 The Fan prize pack and lunch for the winner and three friends at McDonald's.
The Children's Cancer Association is Chippin' In For Kids! Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win tickets to the last two days of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia on April 9-10, 2011, including a Masters Hospitality Package and more! Proceeds from the raffle benefit the Children's Cancer Association. Click here for all the details and to purchase raffle tickets.
For 26,000 Northwest foster kids, changing homes often means getting behind in school. To help them get a good start, Sleep Country USA is collecting school supplies for local foster kids. But they can’t do it without you. Bring your gift of gift of paper, pens, crayons, pencils, rulers, dictionaries and more to Sleep Country. Call 1-888-88-SLEEP for the store nearest you. Sleep Country knows, not everyone can be a foster parent but anyone can help a foster child.
For more details go to www.sleepcountry.com/page.aspx
Get ready for Munich-style ales and German bratwursts as one of Portland’s most-loved Oktoberfest celebrations will take place Saturday, September 11 from 3 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., at Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. Widmer Brother’s Oktoberfest is a tribute to the world-renowned celebration in Munich, Germanyfest. The festival features a variety of craft beers, traditional German food, accordion players, and live music throughout the day. Each year, thousands of Oregonian’s attend the festival; this year’s celebration is expected to draw more than 5,000 craft beer fanatics. For more information about Widmer Brothers Brewing, visit www.widmer.com.
Pete's Cruise In is a car show fundraiser to benefit the Oregon City High School Marching Band and Flag Team. The fun starts September 4th at 10 am - 3pm. Also, Oregon City Shopping Center is collecting food for H.O.P.E., so bring your canned food to help us feed those in need. For more information, registration and vendor/sponsor info, check out our website at petescruisein.wordpress.com
The Standard is celebrating local and regional nonprofit organizations during the 2010 Volunteer Expo at Pioneer Courthouse Square September 10th 11:30am - 1:30pm. The Expo will pack the Square with more than 100 nonprofits that serve and enrich our community so that community members can learn about these organizations, find the perfect place to volunteer or contribute, and help make a difference in the Portland-area. For more information please visit www.standard.com/volunteer
Join us at the Cure JM concert to benefit the research of Juvenile Dermatomyositis a rare autoimmune disease that affects approx. 17,000 children & adults. Nearly 1,000 cases are diagnosed in the US every year and there is no known cure. Blake Lewis, Savannah Outen, Jessica Lerner, & Shelby Marie will be performing at the Hillsboro Stadium on September 11th. Tickets are $20.00, children 8 and under are free with a paying adult. Gates open at 3 pm with the concert starting at 4 pm. Please visit our website for more information!
Come join us September 11th for What's New in HIV. A dynamic one-day conference that provides up-to-date and accurate information on advances in HIV prevention, care and treatment. The conference offers critical educational and networking opportunities for individuals living with HIV and for service providers. Presentations include both consumer voices and service providers from some of Oregon's top medical and care facilities. Check out our website to register and for more information www.cascadeaids.org/HIVConference/
The festival kicks off on the evening of Friday, September 10th with a keynote address by filmmakers Curt Ellis & Ian Cheney. Septmber 11th and 12th is the outdoor festival full of organic food and beverage, live music, workshops and more! The Muddy Boot organic festival's mission is to promote sustainable living practices within our local communities, thereby enhancing the health of our world, our neighborhoods, and ourselves! To find out more, and to purchase tickets, visit our website at www.muddyboot.org!
Join us on September 12th for the 14th Annual Celebration of Courage presented by CIGNA. Live music, fantastic food, gift walk, cake decorating, artists, air brush tattoos, and spectacular face painting make the 2010 Celebration of Courage a magnificent celebration for all ages! This inspiring event is held to celebrate the heroism and bravery of the children and teens served by CCA with a fun-filled afternoon (admission is free) and the unveiling of our 2010 Wall of Courage. The Wall of Courage features 25 local children and teens selected for their grace and courage in battling a serious illness. Many of these Heroes are on hand to greet guests and celebrate with families.
www.childrenscancerassociation.org/news-events/featured-events
The Walk to Cure Psoriasis aims to raise awareness about psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, as well as a fundraiser for a cure for these devastating diseases. Join us Sunday, September, 25, 2010 at 8:00am to register or 9:00am to walk at Oaks Amusement Park. Any and all donations are welcome. Participants who raise $100 or more receive a T-shirt. Choose between family-friendly 1K and 5K routes on this walk to raise awareness and funds to combat psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. All ages welcome. For more information check out our website at walk.psoriasis.org/site/TR
The BE the difference campaign is a 100 day (June 17 - September 25) initiative that aims to bring 500 new friendships to children in the Portland and Vancouver metropolitan area. Now Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest needs your help in finding Big Brothers and Big Sisters who can make a difference in the lives of our local children.
In our own lives, each of us was touched by someone other than our parents, someone who broadened our horizons and made a difference. By becoming a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple, you can do the same for a child. You will both be forever changed by the experience. Being a Big Brother or Big Sister means being you, developing a friendship and sharing the best part of yourself. It means a chance to see the world -and be seen through fresh new eyes. No matter where you are in life right now, being a Big Brother or Big Sister is something you’ll look forward to. It will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters, contact Heath Berg at (503) 249-4859.
Join us October 28th for the second Connecting Communities event as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The event features the City of Portland Making a Difference Awards, speakers, Emerging Leaders NW youth sketch, student contest, music and refreshments. Presented by Portland Habilitation Center, its sponsors and 14 partner organizations. The Connection Communities Coalition was launched in late 2009 to fill a gap in the disability community and address the need for an all-inclusive coalition focused on removing barriers.
For more information please visit our website at www.thecccoalition.org/
Do you enjoy giving hope, discovery and self-empowerment to people who truly need and appreciate it?
Bethesda Lutheran Communities is currently looking for Direct Support Professionals!!!
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll be responsible for training and assisting individuals served and supported in various aspects of activities of daily living, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for the health, safety and emotional support of the individuals being served. This position actively supports people to choose and achieve the highest quality of life. Click here to apply: www.bethesdalutherancommunities.org
