5th Annual Fall Auction & Dinner!

We invite you to join us at our 5th Annual Fall Auction & Dinner on Saturday, October 23, 2010 to support the work of Northwest Portland Ministries. Please help us raise funds for our important services by purchasing your tickets now (click here). Please bring your friends and family and sponsor a table. If you are interested in making a direct cash donation please click the "Donate Now" tab. If you have "in-kind" donation to contribute to our auction you can click on the "Donors" tab above and fill-in the form.

Northwest Portland Ministries is a local non-profit organization, celebrating 30 years of service in 2010.
We inspire volunteers from congregations and the larger community to help neighbors live with dignity and purpose.

The current economy has had devastating effects in virtually every aspect of our lives. Seniors, people living with disabilities, homeless children, and a growing number of individuals need our services at Northwest Portland Ministries. We are asking for your support to help us carry out our mission of creating a caring community by purchasing a ticket, sponsoring a table, in-kind donation for auction night, or a direct donation to support our work. NWPM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our 5th Annual Auction & Dinner will be held
from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
on Saturday, October 23, 2010
at the Multnomah Athletic Club.

View the online catalog!

We welcome Group Tables and table Sponsorships:

• $400 - Group table for 8 guests
• $500 - Group table for 10 guests
• $750 - Table Sponsorship

General Ticket Pricing:

• $50 per Guest Ticket
• $75 per Patron* Ticket

*Our Table Sponsors and Patron Guests who purchase by September 30 will receive recognition in our auction program. If you have any questions concerning auction tickets, tables, or sponsorships, please e-mail our Office Manager at codi@nwpm.org.

Please call 503-221-1224, ext. 103 for more information. Visit us online and learn more about our work at nwpm.org, nwpmcommunity.blogspot.com/p/auction, facebook.com or youtube.com/nwpmtv.

HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!

Check out our exciting new Live Auction items by clicking on the titles below:

La Pietra Villa in Umbria
Gearhart by the Sea Condo
Brasada Ranch

Communities Creating Change: Tips from Your Neighbors About Success

You're invited to attend the second workshop in the Community Leadership Series developed by the seven Neighborhood coalition offices and the Office of Neighborhood Involvement.

This workshop will include volunteer presentations from local community projects - with lessons learned along the way; small group discussions allowing participants to share stories, tips and resources; and networking to share with other participants on an individual level.

Join us to share with and learn from volunteers citywide creating change in their neighborhoods.

Are you researching resources? Looking to clear obstacles from your path? Wondering how to invite others to join you? Or just want tips on getting started? Share your story with other local community members and learn from your peers.

When: Thursday, October 28, 2010, 6:00 to 8:30 PM at
Where: Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital's Wistar Morris Room, 1015 NW 22nd.

An RSVP is required due to space limitations. Please RSVP at www.nwnw.org/resources/trainings.

Don't let these networking opportunities pass you by!

Volunteer presenters will include:
. PHLUSH, www.phlush.org
. Cornell Road Sustainability Coalition, www.nwnw.org/projects/crsc
. Baltimore Woods, www.friendsofbaltimorewoods.org
. Art on the Peninsula, www.artonthepeninsula.org
. Friends of Parklane Park

This post courtesy of information provided by:
Angela Southwick
Community Resources Program Manager
Neighbors West-Northwest
angela@nwnw.org

503-823-4211
2257 NW Raleigh St.
Portland, OR 97210

Find neighborhood events and meetings online at www.nwnw.org/calendar

Perspectives on Positive Aging

First Thursdays, noon–1 p.m. at the Central Library U.S. Bank Room, 801 S.W. 10th Ave.

Thursday, October 7

Reshuffling the Investment Deck for Retirement
Selene Petersen, CPA with Young and Meyers, P.C.
Learn how you can adjust your retirement investment strategy in this turbulent market.

Thursday, November 4
Cultivating Fierce Joy as We Age
Brian Doyle, Author and Editor of Portland Magazine

Paying ferocious attention may be the only way to stay sane, healthy and happy.

Thursday, December 2
Seeking Wisdom: The Art of Inner Harvesting
Mary Lonergan, Spiritual Director
Hear about aging as a time of winter grace, unprecedented potential growth and new change.

Registration not required. Bring a lunch. Questions? Contact Bess Piñón at bessp@multcolib.org or 503.988.3468.

Perspectives on Positive Aging is a free, monthly series sponsored by Multnomah County Library, partners with Life by Design NW, lifebydesignnw.org. This program is made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by Oregon State Library.

We Need Volunteers - sign up now!

Our 2010 Fall Auction & Dinner on October 23 is now less than a month away!

We need friendly and computer savvy volunteers to work a shift between 3:30 p.m. and 9:30p.m the day of the event. As a volunteer, you will welcome and check-in guests as they arrive. At the end of the event, you'll perform auction and donation payment transactions and thank guests for their generosity as they depart.

• Our Office Manager, Codi, will train you for this important volunteer function on Tuesday, October 19 from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

• To volunteer, or get more information, please call Codi at 503-221-1224, ext. 103 or email him at codi@nwpm.org.

• Skills needed: computer savvy, fluent English speaking, organized, service oriented.

The event on October 23 will be held at the Multnomah Athletic Club‎ (the MAC).

Central City Concern Graduation Ceremony

Volunteers from Central City Concern often help out at NWPM's food pantry when we receive deliveries. Central City recognizes individuals who complete 80 hours of community volunteering with a graduation ceremony and will do so Wednesday, September 8th at 3:00pm.
If you would like to support these members of our community for reaching this milestone, come celebrate their success. RSVP via email to malejos@centralcityconcern.org or call (503) 467-4630.