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—>TICKET PRICE REDUCED TO $30<—Ride sustainably to catch artists at work during Portland Open Studios

Portland Open Studios invites you to visit 98 individual artists’ studios throughout the Portland metro area. You will see a diverse group of artists working in their chosen media—painting, sculpting, blowing glass and much more.

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Goal: To showcase career and/or job opportunities across various fields related to sustainability and other energy and environmental concerns. The event will provide employers an opportunity to inform and/or recruit students about their sustainability efforts.

Format:
No charge for attending
About 15- 20 employers will be represented

There will be refreshments

More info:  Glenna Barrick-Harwood
Cooperative Education/Student Employment – SY CC 221
Ph. (503) 977-4661   FAX (503) 977-8129
E-mail: gbarrick@pcc.edu

• Tues., April 22: World-renowned polar explorer and environmental leader Robert Swan gives the 2008 University of Portland Bauccio Lecture in Entrepreneurship, 2:30-4 p.m. in UP’s Buckley Center Auditorium, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Free. Details about lecture: 503-943-7769 or visit the UP Web site. More about Swan: www.2041.com

Presented by NEBC & Northwest Biofuels Association
Thursday, April 24
8:00 am – 6:30 pm
Doubletree Hotel, Lloyd Center
1000 NE Multnomah
Portland, OR 97232
A conference addressing the specifics of renewable energy project development in the Northwest - both electricity and biofuels.

This regional conference brings together speakers and industry participants to share their perspectives on what it takes to successfully design, finance, and build renewable energy projects in both the electricity and biofuels arenas. Last year’s conference attracted 350 industry professionals, making this the Northwest event for those working to build a new energy economy.

Registration:
NEBC Members – $175.00
Government, Non Profit, Academia – $175.00
Students (full time with current ID) – $50.00
All Others – $195.00

 PORTLAND’S LARGEST SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE SHOW – PORTLAND EXPO CENTER

MARCH 28-29, 2008

GREEN NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

In case you haven’t noticed, green is hip. That means new products, new ideas and evolving attitudes. Now there’s an event in Portland where it all comes together in one place. It’s simply too good to miss.

We’ll introduce you to businesses and groups in our region that will help you make choices you feel good about. All presented in an entertaining way like you’ve never seen before. Floor Plan

6 Festival Pavilions for Shopping & Inspiration!

LIFESTYLE • HOME & GARDEN • CONSERVATION

CLEAN TECH • TRANSPORTATION • FOOD & BEVERAGE

OPENING DAY ONLY!

You’ve seen him in movies and on TV for years. Now see the star of Living with Ed on Friday, March 28 at 7:00 pm on the Sustainable Life Stage. Ed Begley, Jr has dedicated his life to helping the planet. Hear his insights on the path to a more efficient existence that can be achieved without feeling burdened, compromised or overwhelmed.

Book Signing on Friday!

Buy your very own copy of Living Like ED and get it signed signed by the author from 2 – 3 pm at The Corner Bookstore.

The SE Area ARTWalk will allow you the opportunity

to go on the EcoShuttle for a FREE, self-guided tour by visiting the studios,

home workspaces, galleries, host homes and businesses

within the “walkable/bikeable/busable” boundaries of

SE 9th – SE 41st & SE Hawthorne to SE Powell Blvd.

Shuttle runs from 10am-5pm to all the hot gallery spots every 25 minutes. Walking maps provided.

Thursday is Valentines Day and for all you progressive
procrastinators out there, spare the generic heart shaped necklace and
treat your special someone to a romantic evening courtesy of EcoShuttle
and the Jupiter Hotel. Couples and singles are invited to enjoy the
intimate warmth of cozy spaces, eclectic music, full bar and decadent
northwest food, and desserts all for just fifty dollars per person
including socially and environmentally responsible door-to-door taxi service from
EcoShuttle to the Jupiter Hotel.

Where: The Buchan Reception Room
1st Unitarian Church
1011 SW 12th Avenue

What: Free! Come share your ideas on how we can work in partnership to support an economic system that values caring for humans and the earth. You are already changing the world and your ideas are important! Help support what is silently emerging… help make the invisible visible! The Real Wealth of Portland!

On October 26, 2007, Dr. Eisler and a panel of Portlanders spoke to a wonderful crowd — more than 350 people — who are inspired by the idea of partnerism. The panelists were:

• Jennifer Allen, Associate Director of the Center for Sustainable Processes and Practices at Portland State University
• Scott Nine, Executive Director at the Village Free School
• Leslie Pohl Kosbau of Portland Community Gardens
• Alan Rosenblith, producer of “The Money Fix” and advocate for a local credit system

How: Ride with EcoShuttle

Where: Discovery Center

What:  South Waterfront Community Relations welcomes the Friends of Ross Island to the Discovery Center for a presentation about the Ross Island vision and the process moving forward. While at the presentation guests can sample Salmon Safe certified wines from Argyle Winery, Lange Winery and Ponzi Vineyards, as well as try sustainable food from Phresh catering.

How:   The earth-friendly EcoShuttle will take you to the nearest bridge to our home office to discuss the vision and give you a taste of what a wine tour feels like.  Reserve your seats now!

Please RSVP to jeremy@southwaterfront.com or call 503.222.7788

What: Monthly meeting held by the Multnommah Food Policy Council

Portland Multnomah Food Policy Council

Where: Multnomah County Building
501 S.E. Hawthorne
Room 625

How:  EcoShuttle