Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the community, but weren’t sure where to start? On Friday, September 10th, you are invited to visit more than one hundred non-profits gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square for the 2010 Volunteer Expo, presented by The Standard. From 11:30 to 1:30, this free event will have representatives on-site to share information and answer your questions; finding the perfect match for your time, skills and interests. Make a difference in the community and connect at the 2010 Volunteer Expo presented by The Standard and brought to you in-part by Charlie FM's Random Acts of Kindness and KGW TV. Click here for more information.
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.
Join us October 3rd, 2010 for The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walk to cure diabetes. Featuring live music, entertainment, food and ride bracelets to Oaks Amusement Park, the Walk to Cure Diabetes is a wonderful to fight this disease and it's complications. Registration begins at 9:00am, however you can also register online at www.jdrf.org/index.cfm
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
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/
Reach the Beach May 15 - This benefit ride for the American Lung Association is perfect as a personal challenge or to ride together with friends and family. Proceeds will help prevent and cure lung disease and promote lung health through education, advocacy and research. Make sure to look for Just Fruit’s booth to grab a bar to go. Just Fruit is 100% fruit and will give you the energy to continue biking for the cause.
Cirque du Cycling June 12 - Come watch live entertainment and music all afternoon, and an evening criterium street race with two-way racing right down the middle of Mississippi Avenue. This event is a benefit for Albina Youth Opportunity School. Make sure to keep a Just Fruit bar on you for the ride. It will provide you that extra punch of energy you’ll need!
The Night Ride July 10 – Join 2,000 riders for a costume contest, disco rest stop, fire jugglers & more as you ride around Portland after dark. Benefits the Bicycle Transportation Alliance. Make sure to keep a Just Fruit bar on you for the ride. It will provide you that extra punch of energy you’ll need!
Jacksons Ride the Gorge Aug 7 - A majestic tour of the Columbia River Gorge with a gourmet feast & free massages at the finish. In honor of Jackson Hill, this event benefits the Northwest Sarcoma Foundation. Make sure to look for Just Fruit’s booth to grab a bar to go. Just Fruit is 100% fruit and will give you the energy to continue biking for the cause.
Tour de Lab Sept 11 - A doggie-themed community ride with stops at all three Lucky Lab brewpubs. Dogs not allowed on course but welcome at the finish. Benefits the Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital. Make sure to look for Just Fruit’s booth to grab a bar to go. Just Fruit is 100% fruit and will give you the energy to continue biking for the cause.
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 for Portland's Sole Support for Parkinson's on Sunday September 26th at Willamette Park. A fundraiser activity for Parkinson's disease, participants will be able walk their choice of a 1K or 5K walk as well as enjoy live music, refreshments, the vendor fair, kid activities and honorarium opportunities.
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Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the community, but weren’t sure where to start? On Friday, September 10th, you are invited to visit more than one hundred non-profits gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square for the 2010 Volunteer Expo, presented by The Standard. From 11:30 to 1:30, this free event will have representatives on-site to share information and answer your questions; finding the perfect match for your time, skills and interests. Make a difference in the community and connect at the 2010 Volunteer Expo presented by The Standard and brought to you in-part by Charlie FM's Random Acts of Kindness and KGW TV. 
