HotlinksOregon Food Bank DonationsOregon Food Bank works to eliminate hunger and its root causes ... because no one should be hungry. English, Baby!A Portland based website that helps people learn English through video lessons, chat forums, social networking and more. Comprehensive FDA list of recalled peanut butter itemsUse this comprehensive and updated list from the FDA to track what products have been recalled. Volunteer MatchVolunteer Match is a website that helps you volunteer. It puts you in touch with local organizations that need your help. Energy AssistanceThe Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is not an entitlement program. LIEAP is an assistance program designed to help low-income households with home heating costs. Safeway Waterfront Blues FestivalThe Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is the largest blues festival on the West Coast and the second largest blues festival in the nation. The festival not only brings the best blues artists to Portland, it benefits Oregon Food Bank’s work to eliminate hunger and its root causes … because no one should be hungry. Student Loan Repayment HelpIncome-Based Repayment (IBR) is a new way to make your federal student loan payments more manageable starting July 1, 2009. And if you're a teacher or work in government or at a nonprofit (501(c)(3) organization, you might qualify for a new type of public service loan forgiveness after 10 years of eligible payments and employment. Canby General DayGeneral Canby Day is a family oriented community celebration that takes place in Downtown Canby on the Fourth of July. There are 70 plus food and craft booths that surround Wait Park. The day begins at 7:30 with a pancake breakfast. Plan to join us for a full day of food, fun and entertainment. Come early and stay late. You are sure to find something to tickle your fancy at General Canby Days in Canby, Oregon. Molalla BuckerooThe Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo has been an Oregon tradition since September 1913, when the railroad came to town. During the early years, the local fireman sponsored the Rodeo as an equipment fundraiser. In 1923 the Molalla Buckeroo Association was formed and took over the operation of the Rodeo. The Molalla Buckeroo Association is a non profit charitable corporation and has 80 active members who are 100% volunteer. These volunteers provide the management, production, and labor to ensure the continued success of the annual Buckeroo event. Federal "Cash For Clunkers" ProgramThe government is warning consumers to be wary of unofficial "cash for clunkers" Web sites that seek personal information or direct consumers to pre-register for the program. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says dealers and consumers do not need to pre-register for the program, which provides $3,500 to $4,500 to people who trade in gas-guzzling clunkers for a new vehicle. Traffic safety spokesman Rae Tyson says the government has an official site for the program at http://www.cars.gov. Tyson says some Web sites have offered pre-approval sections that request a consumer's Social Security number and other personal information. The traffic safety administration has given information about these unofficial sites to the Justice Department's Internet Fraud division. Job Opportunities at The Allison Inn & SpaNearly 200 positions need to be filled in order to staff the new Inn and Spa underconstruction in Newberg. Bites for RightsOn Thursday, June 18th, 2009, establishments around the state will be donating 15% of their proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon. make a day of it and support establishments that support equality for all. Doctor holds blood driveThe drive will be held at Crossler Middle School in Salem on June 25 between 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Laid Off CampLaidOffCamp exists as a resource for anyone without a full-time job. In the past, LaidOffCamp was just a collection of community organized events, but with the launch of this new site, we’re creating an online extension of what’s going on in different cities around the world. Sharing Housing OptionsFor a growing number of persons faced with losing their independence and struggling to keep housing costs within their budget, shared housing is an affordable and viable alternative. In order to see if there are shared housing programs located in your State, please visit the DIRECTORY Tab on this website to view programs by state. Quiz: How "Green" do you WANT to be?A simple test to see just how environmentally-friendly you could see yourself being. Ten Simple Tips For Green Living (and saving some green)From The Daily Green-- the ten easiest, most-simple "idiot-proof" ways to live a little more environmentally-friendly. Recall of Women’s Chenille RobesThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., are re-announcing the voluntary recall by Blair of 162,000 women’s full length Chenille Robes. Cardiac screenings for detecting heart health risk in teen athletesThe athlete cardiac screening event will serve 300 students ages 13-19. The screening fee is just $10, and pre-registration is required. To register, call Legacy Health at (503) 335-3500. Registration closes July 10. New Hotel & Spa HiringThe Allison Inn Hotel & Spa is holding a job fair June 18th - June 20th. About 200 positions are open. Click on the link for a list of jobs, and to download an application. wildearth.tvWildEarth.TV uses a live web cam mounted on its safari truck to take you along as it cruises the bush looking for wild game in the Djuma game reserve in the northwestern corner of South Africa. wowclothingclub.comWow Clothing Club is service that allows you to borrow children's boutique designer clothing at a fraction of the cost of owning them. Cancer Survivor Giving BackKarlee was 5 when she was diagnoised with a rare form of cancer called. Aveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma. After 3 short months of Chemo, Karlee lost her left leg above the knee to save her life. Karlee has undergone over seven surgerys and has been through eight prosthetic, legs and hips. One of Karlee's greatest memories was the toys that people would bring and donate to the sick children. This always made her day better and put a smile on her face. Karlee has been in remission for 18 months. Karlee wants to give back to the sick kids that are still dealing with chemo and other illnesses at doernbecher and shrinners. Karlee is selling bracelets she made while in the hospital for 3.00 a peice, so she can buy toys and donate them to the children. If you would like to learn more about karlee you can visit, her site, or you can email Karlee's parents at tnsmiller@hotmail.com. Summer Survival Guide: Picking the perfect campParents, if you need help asking the right questions about summer camp this link will help you out. Camp for free courtesy of Oregon State ParksFrom the Web site: "You've always known how great it is to camp in an Oregon State Park. And all of us are looking for an extra value. Bring an Oregon value camping coupon on your next visit to a first-come, first-served state park and camp one night for free." |
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