Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
4th Annual Larch Mountain Bike Ride and Hike
Saturday, August 14, 2010; 9 a.m. bike ride/ 10 a.m. hike
Cost: $40 for hikers and bikers, $10 for supporter. T-shirts on sale for $15
Join us for a fun and challenging 45-mile ride that begins at 9 a.m. at Lewis and Clark State Park along the Sandy River and ends at the top of Larch Mountain, overlooking the Columbia Gorge and Cascade Mountains. It's considered one of the 100 best biking climbs in the country!
If you're not a cyclist, join us for a leisurely three-mile hike around the summit of Larch Mountain starting at 10 a.m. Baked goodies are provided, as well as an amazing barbecue lunch for all participants at the Larch Mountain summit.
All proceeds support the Al Forthan Memorial Recovery Scholarship.
Download the registration form here.
3rd Annual Family Relief Nursery Fundraiser Lunch
Thursday, September 23, 2010, noon to 1 p.m.
The Oregon Zoo
Join us for this one-hour event and learn more about how Family Relief Nursery is working to strenghten vulnerable families in our communities. All proceeds benefit Family Relief Nursery's services to at-risk children and families.
If you are interested in hosting a table of your friends, colleagues and associates at this event, please contact Christina Youssi at 503-595-2026 or cyoussi@voaor.org
Al Forthan Scholarship Training Series - "Motivational Interviewing"
Friday, September 24, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock Street
Cost: $50
Help raise money for the Al Forthan Memorial Scholarship and earn Continuing Education credits at the same time! VOA Oregon's Men's Residential Center is pleased to present the latest installment of the Al Forthan Scholarship Training Series.
Stephanie Wahab, Ph.D will present a workshop on Motivational Interviewing. Learn techniques and practice skills to work with clients who are not yet motivated, ready, or confident to engage in behavior change. This work is applicable to addictions treatment professionals, social services employees, health care works, and anyone interested in promoting behavioral change.
Click here to find out more and download registration materials.
The Portland Marathon
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Volunteers of America Oregon is an official charity of the 2010 Portland Marathon! Join us on 10/10/10 and walk or run for VOA Oregon.
What does that mean?
It means that you can participate in a non-competitive 10K walk, or run a half or full marathon and raise money for VOA at the same time. What a great way to support VOA while achieving your fitness goals! If you’re not a walker or runner, there will be volunteer opportunities, such as handing out water to runners, or working at VOA’s finish line tent on race day.
For more details, click here.
4th Annual Home Free Breakfast
Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
The Oregon Zoo
Home Free's innovative, comprehensive services help domestic violence survivors to rebuild self-determined, self-sufficient lives free from abuse. Come hear more about Home Free at this educational one-hour event.
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