“A sustainable future with Equity”
May 13, 2010
10:00am – 3:00pm
Oregon Convention Center

The OAME Trade Show is a personal, face-to-face forum to make sales, network and obtain contact information among small and large business owners. This event will host over 120 businesses as well as state, county and federal government agencies to help minority, women and emerging small businesses grow.  Some of those businesses include Nike, U.S. Bank, City of Portland, Metro, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others. Tradeshow admission is free, and exhibitor booth space is available. 

For registration or exhibit and luncheon information, please contact Modena Perry at 503-249-7744, or email at modena@oame.org. You can also go to www.oame.org to complete your registration on line.  Media are welcome free of charge. 

Conducted by Ryan Heller, the ambitious Portland professional chamber chorus offers new works by Robert Kyr, Bryan Johanson, Timothy Stephens and the world premiere of University of Oregon student Ethan Gans Morse’s “Surrender”
 

Some of the Pacific Northwest’s hottest classical music composers will be showcased March 12-13 in Portland Vocal Consort’s wide-ranging concert, “Best of the Northwest,” Friday, March 12 at Portland’s First Congregational Church, and Saturday, March 13 at the Nazarene Church in Longview, Washington.

“Best of the Northwest” features the critically-acclaimed Portland Vocal Consort, conducted by Ryan Heller, in a program of modern choral compositions by some of the Northwest’s marquee classical music composers, including Joan Szymko, Portland native son composer Morten Lauridsen, and distinguished composer Robert Kyr, whose choral work ‘Let There Be Music” receives its Northwest premiere on the concerts.

The group will be joined by the Jefferson Dancers, and visual artist Robert Akotia

 Friday March 12  8:00 pm - tickets $20 adult, $15 Senior, $10 Student

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On March 17^th, at the Kimberly Center, 201 NE 73^rd St, suite 101, 5:30 pm. A Presentation of Medicare 101 by the SHIBA Helpline. All SHIBA presentations are free, unbiased and open to the public. SHIBA is a free service of the Washington State Insurance Commissioner. Call to reserve your seat!! 360-735-3686. Leave a Msg.

On March 27^th we will have a Medicare 101 presentation by the SHIBA Helpline. It will be at Cascade Park Library, 60 NE 136^th Ave, Vancouver, wa. It is free, unbiased and open to the public. SHIBA is a free service of the Washington State Insurance Commissioner.

Oregon Dog Rescue adoption events take place every Saturday from 11:00 am-5:00 pm at TualatinPETSMART! You can read about Oregon Dog Rescue, upcoming events and the dogs on line at www.oregondogrescue.org  

Friends of the Vancouver Community Library Spring Dollar Used Book Sale
1007 E Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver WA 98663

Thursday, April 1 from 6p, to 9pm (membership required)
Members' Sale for the Friends of the Vancouver Community Library
Memberships may be purchased at the door for $7 an individual or $10 a family.

Friday, April 2 from 12pm (noon) to 8pm (free admission)
Books 9000+, 100% donated by the public.  No library discards.
Hardcover $1: Trade paper $1; Mass market paper (pocket books) - 50 cents.
All books are sorted.  Most books were donated since our 2009 Fall Sale.
There will be a great selection of non-fiction, children's books and adult fiction. 
Our prices have no changed for years!

Saturday, April 3 from 10am to 4:55pm (free admission)
10am - 1:55pm--regular sale
2:05pm - 4:55pm--$2 bag sale (we supply bags)
5:05pm - 6pm-- all remaining books are free!
For more information contact M. Cravens at MCLibfriend@aol.com or 360-694-0434

NEW DATE. NEW LOCATION. SAME GREAT CAUSE.

Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Governor Hotel ~ Heritage Ballroom
614 SW 11th Ave
Portland, OR 97205-2624

La Salle Prep is bringing our auction and dinner back to Downtown Portland again this year at the historic Governor Hotel and we’re pleased to announce this year’s auction theme: "EVERYDAY HEROES".

Who is YOUR hero? A parent, grandparent, or friend? A favorite teacher or coach? At La Salle, we are surrounded with everyday heroes on a daily basis. At this year’s event, we will be focusing on the local everyday heroes that touch the hearts and minds of our young Lasallians. You can be our hero by partnering with us in helping sustain this great school. The 16th Annual Auction and Dinner is La Salle’s largest fundraiser of the year and we are once again working diligently to make this an event worthy of your support.

We want to take this opportunity to thank you, in advance, for your generous support of this event. Your participation, in any capacity, is what makes the auction a success year after year. Whether you volunteer, donate, or encourage participation in others, we couldn’t put on this worthy fundraiser without your partnership and support. Thank you for being our everyday hero!

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50+ Connections Expo

Sunday, April 11, 2010

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hilton Hotel and Convention Center

301 W 6th Street

Vancouver, WA 98660

www.50plusconnectionsexpo.com 

Contact: jeannep@hsc-wa.org or 360-735-3683

The 14^th annual Expo will give you the opportunity to encounter exciting services, ideas, and resources available for your active, healthy, independent lifestyle! Expect to see over 140 exhibits, free health screenings, prizes and interactive activities. Exhibits will include experts in volunteerism, health insurance benefits, healthy living, food, retirement communities, travel, home remodeling, finance, education, fitness, and much much more. A suggested $3 donation at the door helps to support the Retired and Senior Volunteer program.

When: Saturday April 17th 8am to 5pm
Where: EXPO Center - 2060 N Marine Dr.

Come Shop Over 300 Garage Sales all in one location Saturday April 17th 8am to 5pm $3.00 Adults free for kids with 50% donated to the Portland Rescue Mission, for More information Visit our web site www.portlandgsale.com

The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) hosts the 6th Annual Hearing Voices Storytelling Festival April 11–18 as part of National Library Week. The festival features four professional storytellers/ensembles: Willy Claflin (San Francisco, CA), Nuestro Canto (Beaverton, OR), Brody Theater (Portland, OR) and Oregon Shadow Puppet Theatre (Portland, OR). The festival performances are designed for the enjoyment of adults and children ages 6 and up, unless otherwise noted.

The week-long storytelling extravaganza features fourteen storytelling performances throughout the week at the WCCLS member libraries, the Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro, Centro Cultural in Cornelius and the Jessie Mays Community Center in North Plains.

Full chedule & more information is available at: 

http://www.wccls.org/hearing_voices/2010

ReVV 2010 is a one-day conference that will bring the leading ideas and promising results of how new financial and organizational models are increasing the flow of needed capital to those who will use it to create a more just and sustainable world. The conference is followed by a day of hands-on workshops and roundtables designed to help participants apply the ideas offered at the conference to their own organizations.

EVENT DETAILS

CONFERENCE DAY (Learn and Connect)
Date:                MONDAY, APRIL 26^th Conference (@ Gerding Theatre)                  

Time:               8:30am – 5:00pm     Full Day Conference

5:00pm – 7:00 pm   Awards and Networking Cocktail Reception

Place:              The Gerding Theater at the Armory | Pearl District, Portland, Oregon

WORKSHOP AND ROUNDTABLE DAY  (Understand and Apply)          

Date:                TUESDAY, APRIL 27^th In-Depth Workshops + Roundtable Sessions  

Time:               8:30am – 12 noon | In-Depth Workshops

1:00 p.m. – 5:00pm | Working Roundtables

Place:              Venue Pearl | Pearl District, Portland, Oregon

Website:          http://www.revisioningvalue.org

Twitter:            http://twitter.com/revvconference

Before you accept the notion that age-related-cognitive decline is inevitable, find out what the most recent brain research is showing about prevention and reversal.  This three week series will give participants the latest information on the benefits of physical exercise, mental stimulation, diet, and vitamin supplements.
 
Additional information on the importance of social interaction and community connectedness will be discussed and participants will receive worksheets and resources to evaluate and develop a personalized plan for improving brain fitness.
 
The nominal cost of the three week lecture series is $15, to be held at Cherrywood Village, 1417 SE 107th Ave, Portland, OR 97216.  Classes begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday April 14 and continue on April 21st, and April 28th.
 
Seminar led by Natalie Mills, MA, MFT
Open to the Public
RSVP by Monday, April 12th at 503-408-0404.

The Arthritis Foundation invites you to join us at the 2010 Arthritis Walk on Saturday, May 15th at Willamette Park.

The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation’s signature event that takes place in communities nationwide to raise funds and awareness to fight arthritis, one of the nation’s leading causes of disability.  It kicks off each May during National Arthritis Month. 

The event features both a three-mile and one-mile course, with activities for the entire family.  Participants walk in honor of a friend or family member with arthritis, while those with arthritis wear blue hats to signify their action in taking control of their condition.  Pet owners are invited to bring their leashed dogs to walk with them at the event.  

To participate in the Arthritis Walk, volunteer or to form a team, visit www.letsmovetogether.org

Join Smokey Bear and Ranger Rick in a FREE celebration of National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 12^th, from 10 to 3. This community event will highlight activities the great outdoors offers youth and families.
 
Join us for outdoor fun, find helpful information, and enter chances to win great prizes and find renewed interest in your own backyard, neighborhood and region.  

Come on down and explore: birds of prey up close, outdoor camping and gear demonstrations, water sports opportunities, information about walking, hiking and biking in and around town, gardening tips and so much more!

Everyone is welcome, come explore with us!

Location: Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver WA: 360 487 7111

To submit a Community Event Click Here.