Food Cart Mania

If you live in Portland or have visited Portland you probably have a favorite Food Cart. Whether you want to statisfy a potato craving at midnight or a Sunday morning waffle, there is a food cart nearby to assist.

Did you know that Mercy Corps Northwest is nearby to assist you in starting a food cart business?

Mercy Corps Northwest provides classes, micro loans, business counseling, matching grants, prison reentry programs and refugee farming classes.

Mercy Corps is known for their work overseas but the they also have a strong local commitment. Mercy Corps Northwest is dedicated to assisting low-income populations by increasing their economic self-sufficiency.

Check them out today!

Family Caregiver Training

I was browsing through the July/August 2011 issue of The Advisory: a publication of the Washington County Disability, Aging & Veteran Services Division and found that a training session for family members and other unpaid caregivers providing care in the home will be offered on Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, 26 & November 2 from 1:00 - 4:00 p. m. at No Worries Training Center, Parkside Business Center, 8285 SW Nimbus Ave., Suite 150 (at the corner of Nimbus & Hall in Beaverton.) The sessions include: basic personal care techniques and assistive equipment, medication administration, dealing with challenging behaviors, elder law considerations, end-of-life planning and self-care and community resources. The training is sponsored by No Worries In-Home Care and WCDAVS Family Caregiver Support Program. Call to register: 503-846-3089.

Public Alerts

As I was checking the road conditions, I stumbled on a new website that "provides news and information on major service disruptions in the Portland, Oregon area."

Public Alerts

The website provides information on Roads & Bridges, Transit, Schools, Public Health, Community Services and Utilities. Very simple and easy to navigate. You can also sign up for RSS feeds and twitter alerts.

Stay informed!

Oregon General Election--November 2nd, 2010

There is an upcoming Oregon general election on Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010. For information on ballot drop sites, voter's pamphlets, and other election information, click on your county's link below:

Washington County Elections:
http://www.co.washington.or.us/AssessmentTaxation/Elections/CurrentElection/index.cfm

Multnomah County Elections:
http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/dbcs/elections/index_ue.shtml#nov10

Clackamas County Elections:
http://www.co.clackamas.or.us/elections/