November 2011 Blog Posts

11.30.11
The first candidate forum on housing is happening Dec. 6. Check out the details below. And please share this with your friends or hang up the flier!  Print the poster. Download the .JPG
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11.30.11
The first candidate forum on housing is happening Dec. 6. Check out the details below. And please share this with your friends or hang up the flier!  Print the poster. Download the .JPG
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Adults with developmental disabilities can be vulnerable to crime and exploitation and may become unwitting partners in criminal activity. This series of classes, called Cops Talk training, targets at-risk people receiving case management services through Multnomah County...
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Adults with developmental disabilities can be vulnerable to crime and exploitation and may become unwitting partners in criminal activity. This series of classes, called Cops Talk training, targets at-risk people receiving case management services through Multnomah County...
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: A free one-day breast cancer detection clinic is coming to Dallas. It will only serve the first 25 applicants. This mobile clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that allows breast cancer to be picked up in its earliest stages, regardless of breast tissue...
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: A free one-day breast cancer detection clinic is coming to Dallas. It will only serve the first 25 applicants. This mobile clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technology that allows breast cancer to be picked up in its earliest stages, regardless of breast tissue...
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: A cooking class series in Newport will have parents pairing up with their kids to learn the art of cooking and eating healthy meals. In this three-part cooking class for youth and parents, an instructor from Oregon State Nutrition Education will feature three hallmarks of...
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: A cooking class series in Newport will have parents pairing up with their kids to learn the art of cooking and eating healthy meals. In this three-part cooking class for youth and parents, an instructor from Oregon State Nutrition Education will feature three hallmarks of...
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: A cooking class series in Newport will have parents pairing up with their kids to learn the art of cooking and eating healthy meals. In this three-part cooking class for youth and parents, an instructor from Oregon State Nutrition Education will feature three hallmarks of...
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: An emergency is a serious, possibly life-threatening situation. It happens unexpectedly. It demands immediate action. Given all of that, we can’t wait until a serious situation occurs to figure out what we are going to do about it. We have to be prepared. And that...
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11.30.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: An emergency is a serious, possibly life-threatening situation. It happens unexpectedly. It demands immediate action. Given all of that, we can’t wait until a serious situation occurs to figure out what we are going to do about it. We have to be prepared. And that...
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11.23.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: If you are 11 years old or older, get vaccinated against the flu, for free, thanks to Walgreens pharmacists. Walk-ins are welcome. WHERE: Gladstone Community Clinic, 18911 Portland Ave. WHEN: Nov. 30, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Gladstone Center for Children and Families, 18905...
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11.23.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: If you are 11 years old or older, get vaccinated against the flu, for free, thanks to Walgreens pharmacists. Walk-ins are welcome. WHERE: Gladstone Community Clinic, 18911 Portland Ave. WHEN: Nov. 30, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Gladstone Center for Children and Families, 18905...
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11.23.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: A two-day driver safety class will be held on Nov. 29 and 30 at Center 50+, the Salem senior center, for drivers age 16 and older. For the six hours that participants spend in class, they will receive auto insurance premium deductions.
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11.23.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: A two-day driver safety class will be held on Nov. 29 and 30 at Center 50+, the Salem senior center, for drivers age 16 and older. For the six hours that participants spend in class, they will receive auto insurance premium deductions.
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11.23.11
For students attending public schools in Multnomah County, Kaiser Foundation Health Plans of the Northwest (KFHPNW) offers free and low cost health care. There are several sign-up events coming up in December. Multnomah Educational Service District outreach specialists will be available at these...
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11.23.11
For students attending public schools in Multnomah County, Kaiser Foundation Health Plans of the Northwest (KFHPNW) offers free and low cost health care. There are several sign-up events coming up in December. Multnomah Educational Service District outreach specialists will be available at these...
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11.23.11
For students attending public schools in Multnomah County, Kaiser Foundation Health Plans of the Northwest (KFHPNW) offers free and low cost health care. There are several sign-up events coming up in December. Multnomah Educational Service District outreach specialists will be available at these...
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11.21.11
Earlier this afternoon, I posted Thanksgiving and Christmas food assistance and  Christmas gifts available to needy families in Marion County. This post is for folks in Yamhill County: Thanksgiving 
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11.21.11
Earlier this afternoon, I posted Thanksgiving and Christmas food assistance and  Christmas gifts available to needy families in Marion County. This post is for folks in Yamhill County: Thanksgiving 
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11.21.11
With Thanksgiving a few days away and the Christmas season on its heels, a lot of folks are eager to find out what types of holiday food baskets, community meals, and gift programs are available. Here are the details from Marion County: Thanksgiving
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11.21.11
With Thanksgiving a few days away and the Christmas season on its heels, a lot of folks are eager to find out what types of holiday food baskets, community meals, and gift programs are available. Here are the details from Marion County: Thanksgiving
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11.17.11
Several Oregon counties operate an emergency notification system that works like a reverse 911 call in the event of a dangerous incident impacting personal safety. These systems will be used by emergency response personnel to notify those individuals, homes and businesses at risk of being impacted...
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11.17.11
Several Oregon counties operate an emergency notification system that works like a reverse 911 call in the event of a dangerous incident impacting personal safety. These systems will be used by emergency response personnel to notify those individuals, homes and businesses at risk of being impacted...
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11.17.11
Several Oregon counties operate an emergency notification system that works like a reverse 911 call in the event of a dangerous incident impacting personal safety. These systems will be used by emergency response personnel to notify those individuals, homes and businesses at risk of being impacted...
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11.17.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: A series of free court-approved classes for Clark County parents who face substance abuse issues in the family will be getting underway Nov. 29. The 11-week series covers topics such as child guidance, the recovery process and its effect on families, child development, and...
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11.17.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: A series of free court-approved classes for Clark County parents who face substance abuse issues in the family will be getting underway Nov. 29. The 11-week series covers topics such as child guidance, the recovery process and its effect on families, child development, and...
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11.16.11
Open our eyes and open our ears. That was the first call to action issued by Paul Schroeder of the New City Initiative at JOIN during the second annual Day of Homelessness Awareness on Tuesday. As a large group of people walked in partial silence through the streets of downtown Portland, my eyes...
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11.16.11
Open our eyes and open our ears. That was the first call to action issued by Paul Schroeder of the New City Initiative at JOIN during the second annual Day of Homelessness Awareness on Tuesday. As a large group of people walked in partial silence through the streets of downtown Portland, my eyes...
Matt Kinshella
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11.16.11
Open our eyes and open our ears. That was the first call to action issued by Paul Schroeder of the New City Initiative at JOIN during the second annual Day of Homelessness Awareness on Tuesday. As a large group of people walked in partial silence through the streets of downtown Portland, my eyes...
Matt Kinshella
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11.16.11
Open our eyes and open our ears. That was the first call to action issued by Paul Schroeder of the New City Initiative at JOIN during the second annual Day of Homelessness Awareness on Tuesday. As a large group of people walked in partial silence through the streets of downtown Portland, my eyes...
Matt Kinshella
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11.14.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Get on Board! is a series of FREE workshops geared toward parents of teenagers. The intention is to heighten their awareness of the dangers that teens can fall prey to. Here is a list of topics, locations and dates:
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11.14.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Get on Board! is a series of FREE workshops geared toward parents of teenagers. The intention is to heighten their awareness of the dangers that teens can fall prey to. Here is a list of topics, locations and dates:
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11.14.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Get on Board! is a series of FREE workshops geared toward parents of teenagers. The intention is to heighten their awareness of the dangers that teens can fall prey to. Here is a list of topics, locations and dates:
Anonymous
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11.14.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Get on Board! is a series of FREE workshops geared toward parents of teenagers. The intention is to heighten their awareness of the dangers that teens can fall prey to. Here is a list of topics, locations and dates:
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11.14.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Meals On Wheels programs function every day to eliminate hunger among homebound seniors who are unable to shop and cook for themselves. But on Thanksgiving Day, the meals will look a little different when volunteers from the Loaves and Fishes Centers deliver more than 1,000...
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11.14.11
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Meals On Wheels programs function every day to eliminate hunger among homebound seniors who are unable to shop and cook for themselves. But on Thanksgiving Day, the meals will look a little different when volunteers from the Loaves and Fishes Centers deliver more than 1,000...
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11.14.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Several Washington County-based agencies have put their heads together to come up with a win-win solution for the seniors they serve and the people in the community who might be of service. Senior GAP, Home Instead and Hospice of Washington County are co-hosting a forum to get the...
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11.14.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Several Washington County-based agencies have put their heads together to come up with a win-win solution for the seniors they serve and the people in the community who might be of service. Senior GAP, Home Instead and Hospice of Washington County are co-hosting a forum to get the...
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11.14.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Several Washington County-based agencies have put their heads together to come up with a win-win solution for the seniors they serve and the people in the community who might be of service. Senior GAP, Home Instead and Hospice of Washington County are co-hosting a forum to get the...
Anonymous
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11.14.11
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Several Washington County-based agencies have put their heads together to come up with a win-win solution for the seniors they serve and the people in the community who might be of service. Senior GAP, Home Instead and Hospice of Washington County are co-hosting a forum to get the...
Anonymous
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11.11.11
Are you or your client a Clark County resident that could use  a housing stipend of $203, and/or money for basic needs like a bus pass or cleaning supplies? The Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Program is OPEN and available for referrals as of November 1st. To date they have qualified about...
Matt Kinshella
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11.11.11
Are you or your client a Clark County resident that could use  a housing stipend of $203, and/or money for basic needs like a bus pass or cleaning supplies? The Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Program is OPEN and available for referrals as of November 1st. To date they have qualified about...
Matt Kinshella
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11.11.11
Are you or your client a Clark County resident that could use  a housing stipend of $203, and/or money for basic needs like a bus pass or cleaning supplies? The Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Program is OPEN and available for referrals as of November 1st. To date they have qualified about...
Matt Kinshella
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11.11.11
Are you or your client a Clark County resident that could use  a housing stipend of $203, and/or money for basic needs like a bus pass or cleaning supplies? The Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Program is OPEN and available for referrals as of November 1st. To date they have qualified about...
Matt Kinshella
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11.11.11
Are you or your client a Clark County resident that could use  a housing stipend of $203, and/or money for basic needs like a bus pass or cleaning supplies? The Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Program is OPEN and available for referrals as of November 1st. To date they have qualified about...
Matt Kinshella
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11.10.11
Nov. 10, 2011 Contact Matt Kinshella matt@211info.org Desk: 503-416-2649 Mobile: 619-846-9308 Portland, OR - This morning it was announced at a press conference that the public may contact 211info if they are seeking shelter or other resources. We are handling those phone calls and coordinating...
Matt Kinshella
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11.10.11
Nov. 10, 2011 Contact Matt Kinshella matt@211info.org Desk: 503-416-2649 Mobile: 619-846-9308 Portland, OR - This morning it was announced at a press conference that the public may contact 211info if they are seeking shelter or other resources. We are handling those phone calls and coordinating...
Matt Kinshella
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11.10.11
Nov. 10, 2011 Contact Matt Kinshella matt@211info.org Desk: 503-416-2649 Mobile: 619-846-9308 Portland, OR - This morning it was announced at a press conference that the public may contact 211info if they are seeking shelter or other resources. We are handling those phone calls and coordinating...
Matt Kinshella
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11.10.11
Nov. 10, 2011 Contact Matt Kinshella matt@211info.org Desk: 503-416-2649 Mobile: 619-846-9308 Portland, OR - This morning it was announced at a press conference that the public may contact 211info if they are seeking shelter or other resources. We are handling those phone calls and coordinating...
Matt Kinshella
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