Handmade NW Brings Quality Handmade Goods to Portland’s Doorstep!

Handmade NW is set to launch a robust holiday event schedule. With three downtown shows, one formal event, and more than 200 regional vendors, Handmade NW brings quality handmade goods to Portland’s doorstep this holiday season. This year, Handmade NW partners with P:ear, Women’s Crisis Line and OHSU Heart Health Institute as benefactors of select shows.
The scheduled events serve to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bringing quality handmade goods to our community. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy by buying local handmade gifts this holiday.

Handmade NW 2009 HOLIDAY EVENTS!
WHAT: The Portland Arts Bazaar – p:ear & Women’s Crisis Line
WHEN: Sunday, November 29 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Pioneer Courthouse Square :: 701 SW Sixth Ave.

DETAILS: This year, Handmade NW and the Portland Arts Bazaar have united in a handmade holiday celebration featuring a plethora of goodies made by local artisans. Traditionally the busiest shopping weekend of the season, the Portland Arts Bazaar is excited to offer downtown shoppers unique handmade gift options at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Ideally located in the heart of downtown, some of Portland’s best artisans gather to bring one-of-a-kind toys, clothes, home décor and more to the holiday festivities of the Square.

WHAT: Formal Holiday Artisans Fair – p:ear mentoring
WHEN: Sunday, December 6 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Chelsea Ballroom :: SE Hawthorne & 9th St.
DETAILS: An elegant holiday shopping experience with local handcrafted wares in a stunning 1920's historic ballroom! Free goodie bags to the first 150 customers, live classical music, gift wrapping table and more!

WHAT: OHSU Heart Research Center Holiday Bazaar – benefiting the Heart Research Center
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 8 :: 3 pm – 6 pm :: Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 9 & 10 :: 10 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Oregon Health Science University BICC Gallery :: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
DETAILS: In its second year, this event takes place in the beautiful BICC Gallery at OHSU. The three-day event rotates artisans from day-to-day offering shoppers unique items throughout.

About Handmade NW, LLC:
Founded in 2008, Handmade NW (HMNW) facilitates events for local and regional artisans and crafters. The events showcase the significant talent behind the handmade crafts of the region, and provide a unique shopping experience where shoppers can select from a number of independently designed goods. It is HMNW policy that the artisans themselves vend their wares. Their events serve to facilitate face-to-face meetings between the general public and the artisans who make local handmade goods.

More information about Handmade NW is available at http://www.handmadenw.com.
A full list of Handmade NW vendors is available at http://www.handmadenw.com/events

Please Join Us for an Outstanding Full-Day
Personal Growth and Leadership Workshop



Fit to Thrive in Any Economy
Generating value no matter what's going on



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WHEN: Friday, December 11, 2009
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WHERE: The Movement Center
lower level, Room D

INSTRUCTOR: Marsha Shenk

FEE: $150 (lunch and free parking included)

Please pre-register: 503-231-0383



Why you should come

2009 has been a difficult year, and 2010 isn't likely to be any easier. For many of us and those closest to us, this recession has created a crisis of confidence: not knowing if we can find ways to thrive and not knowing how.

Can you rest in the knowledge that you'll generate high-integrity value no matter what is going on around you? Marsha Shenk provides new perspectives, skills, and practices based on a fresh synthesis of Business Anthropology, Neuroscience, and the Martial Arts.

In this all-day seminar, you'll practice the 6 Master Moves that make it feel easy and natural and you'll learn to:
- Apply new skills to your current work life
- Build more valuable exchanges
- Distinguish where to invest your energy, and how best to do so

You'll leave with a different interpretation of your challenges in this recession and see that you bring a lot to the game. You may not master these techniques in one day, but you'll see the map, apply it, and take several practice steps.

Learn to awaken the creative power within you and to live in a state of clarity, peace and joy.

Join us at The Movement Center on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm for chanting, a talk on spiritual practice, and a guided meditation. You'll learn our basic meditation practice for contacting your deepest inner resource. The program lasts about an hour. It's free and all are welcome to attend.

Our senior teachers, Swami Prakashananda and Sharon Ward, each have over 30 years of experience in meditation practice, and we’ve been offering programs in Portland for the last 15 years.

You can also join us for a short hatha yoga practice before the program. It starts at 6:00 and it's also free.

For directions and parking, visit http://themovementcenter.com/direc.php. For more information, call The Movement Center office at 503-231-0383.

November 26th
VAGRANT THANKSGIVING
6pm-10pm
FREE FOOD, DRINKS, FUN FOR ALL
Muddy Waters - to celebrate community and get real thankful as we wine and dine and play games, share stories, laughs, and make some fantastic music and memories together.

What you can do!!!!!
-donate time, paper dollars, food stamps, cooking, baking, bring casseroles, pies, silverware, a bottle of wine, a candle, volunteer ten minutes of dishwashing
****After the meal, everything left over gets boxed up and brought to our friends that live outside,
so donations of hats, gloves, handwarmers, and a helping hand are important too

****Please invite all you know that have no where to go, or nowhere nearly as fun to go...THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL...BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

Please Take The Survey! It takes less than a few minutes and we need as many participants as possible!

It's the time of year again where DigitalAndBroadband.com is asking for volunteers from all over the country to provide information about their Cable, Satellite, Telephone and/or Internet Service Provder(s). This is an all-out all-volunteer effort, and while it only takes a few minutes, those few minutes are critical to making this service work, so please share your input today!

DigitalAndBroadband.com offers free information to the public about consumer satisfaction with their service providers. With roots in Texas, DigitalAndBroadband now provides information on many more companies, covering Cable, Telcos and more all around the country now. DigitalAndBroadband.com is volunteer-run with expenses covered by private donations and advertising revenue, only!

Also, just this year we have added outstanding resources for national and Texas-focused news. Plus now also real "news-you-can-use" specific to Employment, Education, Sports, Travel, Movies, Kids, Health, Science, Technology, Environment, Horoscopes, Free Classifieds and more. Post your own free classified at DigitalAndBroadband.com/classifieds in addition to your listing on Backpage.com! Free!

And after taking the survey, stay a while and play or grab some free games as another way for us to say Thank You! Heck, maybe even win some prizes, to boot!

Thank You! And Happy Holidays From Your Neighbors at DigitalAndBroadband.com!

Youth Only Art Studio Classes & Workshops

After School Art Studio Tue & Thur ages 6-9

This art workshop runs from 3-5pm each week.
6-9 year olds (6 year olds must be school ready)
Youth artists spend the first few minutes of class having a healthy snack and socializing.
This year the studio will be offering series of media experiences so youth artists should plan on attending all sessions of a series.
All materials will be provided.
Cost: $15 per session
Punchcards applicable!
We will pick up youth artists at Buckman Elementary Tuesdays-Thursdays. If you are interested in this option paperwork is available at the studio granting us permission to pick up your youth.

Tuesdays 3-5pm

11/24/09 Paper Arts Part III: Hand Made Seed Paper Making
Leader: Joy Leising

2nd Session 11/24/09 Hand Made Seed Paper
Our pressed paper pulp ornaments will now be thoroughly dry and ready for further embellishment! We will color them with chalk, water colors, or pastels. We will then fasten them to card stock creating brilliant and unique gifts & cards!

Exploring the Third Dimension: Creating Free Form Sculpture 12/1 & 12/8
Leader: Abigail Webber & Joy Leising
In this series, youth artists will get hands on experience creating free form wire-hose sculptures. Class discussion will include sculpture history and examples of 3-D that we find in everyday experiences. By manipulating wire, students will make skeletal structures to use as a base for the final project. After everyone creates their own unique shapes with the wire, we will use panty hose to act as the “skin” for the free form sculptures. We will gesso the projects and allow them to dry for the following class.

12/15 DIY Gift Making
This class will be focused on gift making. Each artist will have the opportunity to make a variety of different gifts, from natural lip balm , self portraits , to designing a simple bag for someone special in your life! Each artist is welcome to bring in their own gift ideas to work on while receiving assistance for studio teachers as well.

Thursdays from 3-5pm

12/3/09 Paper Arts Part III: Hand Made Seed Paper Making
Leader: Joy Leising

1st Session 11/19/09: Learn how to mix and make your own decorative pressed paper pulp edible flower seed ornaments! We will make recycled paper pulp, mix in edible flower producing seeds and colorful petals, and select mold shapes in which to press our creations.
2nd Session 12/3/09 Hand Made Seed Paper
Our pressed paper pulp ornaments will now be thoroughly dry and ready for further embellishment! We will color them with chalk, water colors, or pastels. We will then fasten them to card stock creating brilliant and unique gifts & cards!

Exploring the Third Dimension: Creating Free Form Sculpture 12/10 & 12/17
Leader: Abigail Webber & Joy Leising
In this series, youth artists will get hands on experience creating free form wire-hose sculptures. Class discussion will include sculpture history and examples of 3-D that we find in everyday experiences. By manipulating wire, students will make skeletal structures to use as a base for the final project. After everyone creates their own unique shapes with the wire, we will use panty hose to act as the “skin” for the free form sculptures. We will gesso the projects and allow them to dry for the following class.

Youth artists should be registered with the studio at least 48 hours in advance, classes fill up fast first come first serve.
There is a maximum of 8 artists per group.
Wait list when classes are full.
Drop in fee per session.


Please call or email to reserve your space:
503-232-3457
the100th@the100thmonkeystudio.com

Wednesdays 3-5pm - Ages 10 and older

This art workshop runs from 3-5pm each week.
Youth artists spend the first few minutes of class having a healthy snack and socializing.
This year the studio will be offering series of media experiences so youth artists should plan on attending all sessions of a series.
All materials will be provided.
Cost: $15 per session
Punchcards applicable!
We will pick up youth artists at Buckman Elementary Tuesdays-Thursdays. If you are interested in this option paperwork is available at the studio granting us permission to pick up your youth.

12/2, 12/9, 12/16
Portraiture Series
Leader: Artist Nine Dejanvier



Part One: Realism 12/02
Part Two: Impressionism 12/09
Part Three: Abstraction 12/16

Youth artists should be registered with the studio at least 48 hours in advance, classes fill up fast first come first serve.
There is a maximum of 8 artists per group.
Wait list when classes are full.
Drop in fee per session.


Please call or email to reserve your space:
503-232-3457
the100th@the100thmonkeystudio.com

Home School & Unschooler Art Workshops runs Wednesday Mornings

These classes are suitable for youth artists age 7 and older!
These art workshops run from Wednesday mornings from 10:30am-12pm each week.
This year the studio will be offering series of media experiences so youth artists should plan on attending all sessions of a series.
All materials will be provided.
Cost: $15 per session
Punchcards applicable!

Wednesdays 10:30am-12pm

12/2 & 12/9
Paper Arts Part III: Hand Made Seed Paper Making

Leader: Joy Leising



1st Session 12/2/09: Learn how to mix and make your own decorative pressed paper pulp edible flower seed ornaments! We will make recycled paper pulp, mix in edible flower producing seeds and colorful petals, and select mold shapes in which to press our creations.
2nd Session 12/9/09 Hand Made Seed Paper
Our pressed paper pulp ornaments will now be thoroughly dry and ready for further embellishment! We will color them with chalk, water colors, or pastels. We will then fasten them to card stock creating brilliant and unique gifts & cards!

12/16 Self- Portrait Monochromatic Painting/ Realistic Portrait



Learn the art of portraiture while creating an artistic self-portrait for someone special in your life! Students will learn about realistic portraiture through artists such as Velasquez, John Singer Sargent, Lucian Freud & Antoninio Lopez Garcia. Each student will learn about proportions, placement, shades and more through creating a self-portrait.

Youth artists should be registered with the studio at least 48 hours in advance, classes fill up fast first come first serve.
There is a maximum of 8 artists per group.
Wait list when classes are full.
Drop in fee per session.


Please call or email to reserve your space:
503-232-3457
the100th@the100thmonkeystudio.com

We promise to continue to provide an approachable and comfortable place to take fine art traditions to a new level where you can use your creative voice to translate.

The 100th Monkey Studio
Where creativity is contagious!
110 SE 16th Avenue at Ankeny Street
www.the100thmonkeystudio.com

The 100th Monkey Studio is looking for art from the community to explore areas in all of our lives.

Please read submission guidelines before submitting ANY work!

Submission Guidelines:
1. An artist may submit 1-5 pieces.
2. Submissions will be accepted via email (monkeysubmissions@yahoo.com) in jpeg format. These images will also be considered for the postcard representing that show. Please send quality images, no larger then 400KB.
3. Please include contact information (name, address, email, phone).
4. All submissions should include a short (one paragraph) written bio.
5. All submissions should include a short (one paragraph) statement of how the art pertains to the submitted show theme.
6. All submissions should include for each piece of art: Title of piece, date created, media, dimensions and price/NFS. Submissions that are NOT complete with the above requirements will not be selected.
7. We will not accept forwards to websites for show submissions.
8. Deadlines are show specific (please see below).
9. Replies to submissions will occur with in 48 hours of deadline of show. Instructions for dropping off and picking up work will come with acceptance information.
10. All shows will hang for one month.

If you have any other questions, email us at monkeysubmissions@yahoo.com

January 2010: Dolls
Dolls as subject matter or actual handmade dolls!
Deadline: Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 end of day
Submission Fee: $5 (*Due at drop off and only to those juried into show)

February 2010: Duets
Would you like us to pair you up with someone or would you like to create your own collaboration?
Art in this show must be a collaborative piece including two artists.
Deadline: Monday, January 11, 2010 end of day
Submission Fee: $5 (*Due at drop off and only to those juried into show)

March 2010: Art as an Expression
In celebration of creative arts therapy month!
Art therapist are encouraged to submit!!!
Deadline: Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 end of day
Submission Fee: $5 (*Due at drop off and only to those juried into show)

April 2010: 4th Annual Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
Deadline: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 end of day
Submission Fee: $5 (*Due at drop off and only to those juried into show)

May 2010: 4th Annual Youth Art Show
< Submissions from artists under 18 years of age and younger ONLY
Deadline: Monday, April 12th, 2010 end of day
Submission Fee: $5 (*Due at drop off and only to those juried into show)

June 2010: 3rd Annual Gender Show
Deadline: Monday, May 10th, 2010 end of day
Submission Fee: $5 (*Due at drop off and only to those juried into show)

July 2010: TBA

August 2010: TBA

The 100th Monkey Studio
Where creativity and free expression are contagious!
www.the100thmonkeystudio.com

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You will find lots of other holiday deals.



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Shanti Mai occasionally visits Portland,
and phone sessions are always available!
(Most of the full-name testimonials on the website were given after one phone session.)


Relationship Counseling
Intuitive Readings and
Emotional Healing with Shanti Mai


For more information,
see website - http://www.shantimai.com

1/2 hour / $65*
one hour / $95*
*includes free digital recording

Testimonials

"[Shanti] has a warmth and spirit about her that makes it feel safe and comfortable to open up, yet her gentle confrontation inspires further growth and exploration.
During our first session, she challenged my unconscious resistance and within 15 minutes I was shedding tears for emotions I was not aware even existed.

“In a mere two sessions with Shanti, I gained more insight and wisdom into my sadness, anger, fear, and love than I had in 10 months of weekly psychotherapy."

- Julia Barker, Master’s Candidate in Psychology, Seattle, WA

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"I'm an attorney, and for most of my life I've been skeptical of any sort of counseling or therapy, especially anything that hinted of the 'metaphysical.' But Shanti Mai is different.

I gained more from one session with her than from a dozen sessions with a psychiatrist.

Shanti has the most amazing presence -- radiant and yet grounded. During my session, she immediately saw through the elaborate defenses I've been living behind and lovingly challenged me to embrace my divine self. It was liberating (and a relief!) to realize that I could not hide from her. I feel a bit like a tuning fork: Shanti lovingly 'struck' me, and I'm still vibrating to a note I had never heard in myself before."

- Stephen P., Sacramento, CA

.............

"Shanti Mai was immediately able to help our client connect with and resolve deep-seated fears that were affecting their ability to relax and cooperate.

"Shanti Mai's ability to connect with a person's innermost feelings is exceptional..."

- Dr. Richard Smith, DDS, Eugene, Oregon

For many more full-name testimonials, see http://www.shantimai.com/test.html

Lily of light is dedicated to promoting divine health through conscious living. What this means is that in order to be truly free, one must be conscious of their surroundings on a spiritual and physical level. Our goal is to bring you fresh ideas to help jump start your conscious lifestyle with meditation, yoga, alternative medicine, eco-friendly solutions for your home and family, wonderful books, local alternative practitioners in the Portland, Oregon area and much more. It is important to love every breath you take and every step you make. Through conscious living we believe that anyone can achieve a well balanced life and be able to give all of their gifts to the world and receive all that the world has to offer. Visit Lily Of Light

NEW Local Language and Cultural Center offers small group Spanish classes for all levels, and Immersion Spanish Cultural courses for Intermediate and Advanced Students. Spanish Conversation Club Pot Luck every Friday from 6-8pm, free with food or drink contribution or a suggested $5 donation.

The mission of Tierra Educational Center, LLC is to provide quality and affordable language, cultural, and technological education and services to the Portland community. The organization developed out of the shared belief of its owners that communication and cultural barriers between the growing immigrant population and the community at large can be broken down with the availability of affordable education and small group integration amongst the communities. Check out www.tierracenter.com for more details.

Play in the Northwest Independent Baseball League

Get ready for spring baseball play at Sckavone Stadium starting late March 2010 every Monday at 6 PM

The more you play the better you get.....
Summer teams looking for players 18+ and 28+ Teams
to be placed on a team call 503-208-2009 or fax this application Baseball@nwibl.org

http://www.nwibl.org/summer_player_forms/2010%20nwibl_AdulFreeAgent.pdf
Teams are 18+ 28+

Bring this form to play Monday Night Fall Baseball
Wanted Managers with Baseball Teams for the Spring/Summer and College players wanting to play wood bat living in the Portland area. Games played at Walker and Sckavone Stadiums.



FREE AGENTS Subs Needed...call our player hot line 503 208 2009


503.208.2009 Baseball@nwibl.org

Register your team for Summer Leagues Now
18+ 28+
http://www.nwibl.org/team%20forms/Northwest%20Independent%20team%20info%202010.pdf
Baseball@nwibl.org

www.CNA-Careers.com

Caregiving Careers, Inc.
(503) 384-0147
info@caregivingcareers.net

NEW OSBN APPROVED NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM. Next class begins 12/07/09
Looking for a new career...one that will really make a difference in our community? Career focus is on employment of CNA's, and personal and home care workers. This market is projected to grow by 56 percent nationally between 2006 and 2016, which is faster than any other occupation. Are you interested in working with the elderly in a professional manner? Do you want to care for a sick family member, but, are unsure how? All our classes are offered individually too. You can buy a STEP or purchase one class at a time. SIGN UP FOR A REQUIRED FREE ORIENTATION AND LEARN ALL THE DETAILS. Hurray, classes are filling up fast!.


We Have Payment Plans!
Nursing Assistant Orientation:
Every Tue at 9am
Every Thur at 4pm
If you can not make one of these times, call to schedule and appointment.
Call now (503) 384-0147 or e-mail info@caregivingcareers.net

Classes Start:

Dec. 7th (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm)

Free Wine Tasting Events - Connect With Other Wine Lovers

There are Several Wine Tasting Events Are Coming To Your Area This Month. Find Out Where at http://www.FreeWineTastings.info

Free Cooking Classes - Several Locations in Your Area. We have classes available for Beginners & Intermediates.

Now You Can Learn To Cook Gourmet Foods, Japanese, Italian, Mexican, Cajun, French, Southern, and much more.

Find the location nearest you at http://www.FreeCookingClasses.info

Alliance Counseling Center offers a FREE eating disorder support group which meets two times a month. In addition we offer individual counseling, group therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy and couples counseling.

Please contact us via email or phone for additional information and/or questions.

http://www.AllianceCounselingCenter.org or by phone (503)221-4531

Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training Taught by: Andrea Crisp Learn More: http://www.portlandlaughteryoga.com/laughter-yoga-leader-training/

Description

Two full weekend days of FUN becoming a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader!Very good, very good! YAY! This training is for you if want to: * Start you own laughter club and classes - free or paid * Offer presentations and awareness seminars on laughter yoga * Incorporate laughter into workshops and classes you already teach * Enjoy a weekend of fun, playfulness, and great people * Laugh for hours on end for your own health & wellness   December 2009 Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training! Dec. 12th & 13th 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, near the Sellwood area of Portland* Everything you need to be a Certified LY Leader is covered in this 2-day training: History and benefits of laughter yoga; LY exercises; Facilitating LY for seniors, children, and businesses; Solo laughter; Yogic breathing; Access to free online listing at laughteryoga.org; Practice, practice, and more practice! Ideal for anyone who wants to spread the benefits of laughter! Highly recommended for: health care practitioners, healers, fitness & yoga instructors, teachers, healers, activists, those working with seniors and children, public speakers and corporate trainers Certification training is two full days. You will learn Laughter Yoga exercises & techniques, practice leading a group and learn tips for starting a Laughter Yoga Club in your community. Get details here! This training also qualifies you to take the week long Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher training taught by Dr. Kataria himself!

Other Classes

Laughter Yoga Awakenings Laughter Club Eating for Energy Corporate Wellness Workshops Sugar Blues