Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council presents an affair to remember...

GARDEN BLUE MARTINI PARTY with Blues Songstress, Linda Hornbuckle Saturday, August 12, 5-9p.m.

Join them in the pristine garden of Thomas Aschenbrener for an evening of Blues...Blues music, a Blues dance performance and Blue libations.

Catered by Justa Pasta

Tickets: $75 Call Jane to reserve your spot.  503-224-7800 x 143

You're Invited to NAYA Family Center's Open House!

NAYA Family Center welcomes you to our new home:
5135 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218
Thursday September 7, 2006
Doors open at 4pm
Building and Ground tours available from 4pm - 5:30pm
Ceremony begins 6:00 - 8:30
Dinner and desserts will be served.
Drums and Dancers welcome.

On Friday, Sept. 22, Morrison Child and Family Services will present A Children's Tale, a fundraiser for the Portland-based nonprofit. 

The event, which runs from 6p.m. to 10p.m., will be held in the Heritage Ballroom of the Governor Hotel in downtown Portland. 

Tickets are $100 per person; tables of 10 starte at $1000. 

A Children's Tale features an original one-act play based upon a Morrison program or program person, and includes a catered dinner, live auction and award ceremony. 

For more information, visit their website, at www.morrisonkids.org, or call 503-233-4356. 

The Children's Investment Fund staff will be at Girl Fest on Sept. 30, 2006 from 10a.m. until 6p.m.  The event will be at the Convention Center this year. 

For more information, see the Girl Fest website:

Hear Patricia Van Horn Speak: 10/18/06
Stakeholder Presentation held at First Unitarian Church
On October 16 and 17, Children's Relief Nursery (CRN) will sponsor the first of three sessions in a one-year "learning collaborative" on child-parent psychotherapy. National Early Childhood Trauma experts Patricia Van Horn and Alicia Lieberman will present a two-day workshop to kick-off this new learning opportunity.

In conjunction with the Van Horn presentation to Learning Collaborative participants, she will make a special presentation to CRN's SAMHSA stakeholders. This session will examine the necessity for collaboration between professionals and service providers working with young children and families who suffer from traumatic stress. This session will run from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Please call Leslie to RSVP: (503) 595-4507

SAMHSA Stakeholders' Meeting Location:
First Unitarian Church (Fuller Hall)
1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
503-228-6389

The Annual Peace Concert is organized by and brings together choirs from multiple SW Portland faith organizations to benefit Neighborhood House's Emergency Food Box Program. 

This year it's called:  "Visions of Peace: A Spiritual Sharing of Verse and Song."    

When: Sunday, 11/5 at 3 p.m.

Where: Agnes Flanagan Chapel at Lewis & Clark College                   0615 SW Palatine Hill Road        

The event is free and open to the public.  Donations of non-perishable food will be accepted.  A freewill offering will also be taken to benefit the Neighborhood House Emergency Food Box Program at the event, and will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Holiday Art Show

Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. &
Sunday, November 19, 12 - 5 p.m.

This year marks Peninsula Children's Center's 2nd Annual Holiday Art Show, during which you can find unique, handmade holiday gifts created by local craftspeople. We are excited to host this year's show at the Center, which allows for an even larger and more diverse selection of quality goods for sale. Artisans generously donate a portion of their sales to benefit the children and families we serve.

Peninsula Children's Center 4720 North Maryland Avenue Portland OR 97217

For more information, call: 503-280-0534

Holiday Art Show

Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. &
Sunday, November 19, 12 - 5 p.m.

This year marks Peninsula Children's Center's 2nd Annual Holiday Art Show, during which you can find unique, handmade holiday gifts created by local craftspeople. We are excited to host this year's show at the Center, which allows for an even larger and more diverse selection of quality goods for sale. Artisans generously donate a portion of their sales to benefit the children and families we serve.

Peninsula Children's Center 4720 North Maryland Avenue Portland OR 97217

For more information, call: 503-280-0534

Allocation Committee Meeting

Meeting will be held at City Hall in the Council Chambers from 12:30p.m. until 2:30p.m.

Ethos Recital Hall Dedication Ceremony

Come to a special dedication ceremony of Ethos' newly remodeled concert hall. Following the dedication, Ethos students will performa a short program in conjunction with Fall Term recitals. Come check out Ethos and hear music from up-and-coming musicians.

Ethos Music Center: 10 N. Killingsworth (at Williams)
The event is free and open to the public.

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

Celebrate! PPS at the Expo Center, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Celebrate! PPS is an annual event showcasing the many programs and schools available to students and parents in Portland. The event is free and open to the public. Stop by and say hi at our CHIF booth there.

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

If you know an Absolutely Incredible Kid, let Camp Fire USA Portland Metro Council know between now and Feb. 28th by registering the child online at portlandcampfire.org

For $25, his or her name will be listed in a full-page newspaper ad and he or she will receive a bevy of other goodies as well.

See more program details on the Campfire website. 

"Roots and Wings" Child Abuse Prevention Event

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Multnomah County Commission on Children, Family and Community is again sponsoring "Roots and Wings" to showcase resource booths, family-friendly entertainment, speakers and children's activities.

The free event will be Saturday, March 31 at the Lloyd Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stop by and say hi at our booth!

Healthy Kids Fair at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital: Saturday, April 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of the many April events observing Child Abuse Prevention Month.

We will be attending at a booth so stop by and say hi!

Beavers "Building Healthy Families" Game at PGE Park:
2 p.m., Sunday, April 15th

We will be hosting a booth there so stop by and say hi!

16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect:
"Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities."

April 16-21, Oregon Convention Center

For more information, call 703-528-0435 or e-mail 16conf@pal-tech.com

16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect:
"Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities."

April 16-21, Oregon Convention Center

For more information, call 703-528-0435 or e-mail 16conf@pal-tech.com

16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect:
"Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities."

April 16-21, Oregon Convention Center

For more information, call 703-528-0435 or e-mail 16conf@pal-tech.com

Trail Blazers "Child Abuse Prevention" game at the Rose Quarter

16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect:
"Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities."

April 16-21, Oregon Convention Center

For more information, call 703-528-0435 or e-mail 16conf@pal-tech.com

16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect:
"Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities."

April 16-21, Oregon Convention Center

For more information, call 703-528-0435 or e-mail 16conf@pal-tech.com

16th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect:
"Protecting Children, Promoting Healthy Families and Preserving Communities."

April 16-21, Oregon Convention Center

For more information, call 703-528-0435 or e-mail 16conf@pal-tech.com

Children's Investment Fund Allocation Committee Meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave., Portland.
12:30 -- 2:30 p.m.

9th Annual Latino Homebuyers Fair:
An event dedicated to educating families on how to become homeowners

Sunday, April 29th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oregon Zoo's Cascade Crest Banquet Center

Free zoo entrance to children 11 and younger. Come for some fun and stop by our booth and say hi.

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6
11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thurs-Sat/11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday

For more info: http://www.cincodemayo.org/

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6
11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thurs-Sat/11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday

For more info: http://www.cincodemayo.org/

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6
11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thurs-Sat/11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday

For more info: http://www.cincodemayo.org/

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Thursday, May 3 through Sunday, May 6
11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Thurs-Sat/11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday

For more info: http://www.cincodemayo.org/

Neighborhood House "Animation Celebration 2007"
Saturday, May 12th, Multnomah Athletic Club
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the silent auction
For more info: www.nhweb.org or call 503-246-1663, ext. 113

The Bus Project is sponsoring a voter registration drive/block party all afternoon at Unthank Park on Saturday, Aug. 18th.

Stop by -- CHIF will have a booth there! Hope too see you then. 

Christie Care ProAm Charity Golf Classic
Columbia Edgewater Country Club
Event info: Stephanie Tol, s.tol@christiecare.org or call 503-675-2202

Christie Care ProAm Charity Golf Classic
Columbia Edgewater Country Club
Event info: Stephanie Tol, s.tol@christiecare.org or call 503-675-2202

Join us for a Community Block Party in St. Johns benefiting the Children's Relief Nursery and other agencies.

The event is free with fun events for kids of all ages.

8425 N. Lobard St.

Children's Investment Fund Allocation Committee meeting
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Portland City Hall

Portland City Councilman and CHIF Allocation Chair Dan Saltzman will ask Council to approve placing the Children's Investment Fund on the Fall 2008 ballot.

When: 6 p.m., Portland City Council Chambers, Portland City Hall
1221 SW 4th Ave.

Grantees are welcome to attend!

Questions: call Mary Gay Broderick at 503-823-2947

Families with children of all ages are invited to the Roots and Wings free event at the Lloyd Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29th.

There will be resources and information from more than 50 organizations and other fun family activities, including a Children's Parade.

The event kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.

All grantees of the Children's Investment Fund will gather from 9 a.m. to noon at the Kennedy School on Wednesday, May 14th.

Agenda items will include:

--a media workshop with local journalists;

--discussiosn re changes in grantee reporting procedures;

--and for After-School and Mentoring programs, a dialogue on program-related outcomes.

A more detailed agenda will be sent to grantees in the coming weeks.

The Portland Children's Investment Fund Allocation Committee will meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers, 1221 SW 4th Ave., Portland.

 Agenda details will be announced in the next few weeks.

CHIF Community Meeting to gather input to help us plan if the levy is renewed by voters.

Where: Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15th.

More details to come soon 

CHIF Community Meeting to gather input to help us plan if the levy is renewed by voters.

Where: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave.

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13th.

CHIF Community Meeting to gather input to help us plan if the levy is renewed by voters.

Where: North Portland Library, 512 N. Killingsworth St.

When: 2:30 - 5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23rd.

Quarterly Narrative Report for period
Invoice/Expenditure Report for period

CHIF Allocation Committee Meeting

Friday, Nov. 14th from noon to 2 p.m. in the Portland Building Auditorium (Second Floor)

Check back soon for agenda

CHIF Allocation Committee Meeting

Thursday, Nov. 20th from 10 a.m. to noon

City Hall Council Chambers, 2121 SW 4th Ave.

View agenda here

CHIF Allocation Committee Meeting

Monday, Dec. 1st from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Portland Building Auditorium (second floor).

CHif Public Input Meeting

6 - 8 p.m.

Portland City Hall, Council Chambers

Come and give input on important funding decisions as CHIF moves forward. No decisions will be voted on tonight, but this is an opportunity to make your voice heard.

Check back soon for more details.

Allocation Committee Meeting

CHIF Allocation Committee meeting from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Portland Building Auditorium (second floor).

CHIF Allocation Committee Meeting

9 - 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 12th

City Council Chambers, 1221 SW 4th Ave.

Click here for an agenda

CHIF Allocation Committee Meeting

1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26th

City Council Chambers, 1221 SW 4th Ave.

Check back soon for an agenda.