tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40655560165411360632024-02-20T01:31:11.118-08:00SES Service BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721288308969308637noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065556016541136063.post-71521664812968413222016-04-22T10:43:00.000-07:002016-04-22T10:43:54.376-07:00Dinner serving for Sunnyside Community House (former Sunnyside Methodist Church)Open to all Middle Schoolers and parents. Every Wednesday volunteers host a free dinner meal for those in need. They have been serving dinner on Wed's for nearly 35 years!!! They welcome small groups from SES to help serve dinner from 5:00pm-7:30pm. Volunteers help serve and get to enjoy the meal with guests. This is a great way to get to know people in our community. Contact Vinnie to set this up, email vmillermail@gmail.com. <br />
<img height="300" src="http://chuckcurrie.blogs.com/.a/6a00d8341c5f6253ef0163060a9905970d-320wi" width="400" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721288308969308637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065556016541136063.post-2461311510765658722016-04-22T10:20:00.000-07:002016-04-22T10:20:03.784-07:00SES Spring Garden Day Sunday May 1st 9:00am-1:00pmCome join in all the FUN Sunday May 1st here at SES in the school gardens. We have lots of work to do to prepare for plentiful growing months ahead. Middle schooler's this is a great opportunity to knock out your garden service hours! Parents welcome too, students please sign up with Vinnie, Jenna or Steph<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721288308969308637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065556016541136063.post-51877155364748074412016-04-22T10:07:00.001-07:002016-04-22T10:10:24.247-07:00RSVP for Camassia Natural Area Work Party- Sunday, April 24<div style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: 'Open Sans', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; line-height: 18.72px; margin-bottom: 1em;">
<strong>Camassia Natural Area (West Linn)</strong><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721288308969308637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065556016541136063.post-52200922674801493842016-01-13T14:46:00.001-08:002016-01-13T14:46:13.264-08:00Volunteer at the Oregon Food Bank Open to family and friends. Flexible to your schedule. Check out the link for more information to learn how you can sign up as an individual or small group (up to 5 people). *You will be representing SES on your own. contact Vinnie with any questions vmillermail@gmail.com<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721288308969308637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065556016541136063.post-71571613800247348452015-11-22T20:24:00.001-08:002015-11-22T20:24:17.825-08:00FUN OUTDOOR SERVICE!!!<div style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Join Portland Parks & Recreation, Friends of Tideman Johnson, Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Impact NW to mulch an area to prepare it for future native planting and to protect a former native planting by removing invasive species. Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and/or sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea, KIND Snacks and homemade treats provided.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Meet at:</b> SE 37<sup>th</sup> Ave. & Tenino St. Turn west onto Crystal Springs Blvd. from SE 45<sup>th</sup> St. Turn left onto SE 37<sup>th</sup> and park along the street next to the Springwater Corridor trail entrance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Tri-met bus:</b> #75, SE 45<sup>th</sup> & Springwater Corridor trail (SCT)/Johnson Creek Blvd. bus stop. Walk west on SCT for ½ mile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Bike/Walk</b> the Springwater Corridor trail: <a href="http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/springwatermap" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank" title="http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/springwatermap">www.PortlandOregon.gov/parks/<wbr></wbr>springwatermap</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>For more information or to RSVP contact Stewardship Coordinator Susan Hawes at:</b><a href="mailto:susan.hawes@portlandoregon.gov" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">susan.hawes@portlandoregon.gov</a> or <a href="tel:503-823-6131" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+15038236131">503-823-6131</a>. Day of event text/call Susan: <a href="tel:503-823-5937" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+15038235937">503-823-5937</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Kelly Butte Natural Area (Outer SE Portland) – </b><i>native planting</i></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Saturday, December 12, 9:00 AM-noon</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Join Portland Parks & Recreation, Johnson Creek Watershed Council and Friends of Trees to plant native trees and shrubs to provide better wildlife habitat on the top of the Butte. Wear long thick pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle, rain gear and/or sunhat. Instruction, tools, gloves, water, coffee/tea and KIND Snacks provided.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Meet at:</b> From Division St., turn south onto SE 103<sup>rd</sup> Drive and follow road ½ mile up the hill. The gate will be unlocked so that volunteers can continue through the gate to park near the project site.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Tri-met:</b> Bus #4 (Bus stop: SE 103<sup>rd</sup> & Division). Walk south on SE 103<sup>rd</sup> for ½ mile to top of Butte.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>RSVP to Danielle at JCWC: </b><a href="mailto:danielle@jcwc.org" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">danielle@jcwc.org</a> or <a href="tel:503-652-7477" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+15036527477">503-652-7477</a>.<b></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Or RSVP to FOT: </b><a href="http://www.friendsoftrees.org/volunteering/calendars/portland-vancouver-salem" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">http://www.friendsoftrees.org/<wbr></wbr>volunteering/calendars/<wbr></wbr>portland-vancouver-salem</a><b></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>For more information contact PP&R Stewardship Coordinator Susan Hawes at: </b><a href="mailto:susan.hawes@portlandoregon.gov" style="color: #0563c1;" target="_blank">susan.hawes@portlandoregon.gov</a> or<a href="tel:503-823-6131" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+15038236131">503-823-6131</a>. Day of event text/call Susan: <a href="tel:503-823-5937" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank" value="+15038235937">503-823-5937</a>.</span></div>
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Cori @ SES Room 210http://www.blogger.com/profile/06814486038406936186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065556016541136063.post-36306129743681957832015-10-07T09:16:00.000-07:002015-11-13T10:43:44.929-08:00Up Coming Service Opportunities for YOU<div>
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Travel to Woodburn Nov 14th & 21st to make wreathes with Mujeres Luchadoras Progresistas </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721288308969308637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065556016541136063.post-2828559252292548842015-09-01T13:19:00.000-07:002015-09-02T14:05:23.115-07:00Hands On Portland Click <a href="http://www.handsonportland.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Search_Page">Here</a> for upcoming Local service/volunteer opportunities. Hands On Portland is a website dedicated to service opportunities in the Portland area outside of SES. Great for community based service!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16721288308969308637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4065556016541136063.post-68809516455237468792015-09-01T10:54:00.000-07:002015-09-18T14:45:32.221-07:00Middle School Service Requirements 2015-2016<h2>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 24px; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Community-based:</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;">volunteer with Humane Society, join Willamette River Keepers to clean the river, etc. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A single project must be a minimum of 3 hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> School Garden<span style="font-weight: normal;">:</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> help keep our school grounds beautiful by participating on Garden Day weekends or late-start Wednesdays to plant, weed, mulch, harvest, etc. </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-style: italic; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A minimum of 3 hours.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13.333333333333332px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use classmates as actors, use stop motion animation, etc. Must have script.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13.333333333333332px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For examples, see videos created by students about environmental issues in Maui on </span><a href="http://www.mauihuliaufoundation.org/student-films" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13.333333333333332px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.mauihuliaufoundation.org/student-films</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13.333333333333332px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13.333333333333332px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Interactive Activity:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13.333333333333332px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Create an interactive experience for your classmates to learn about the issue as well as how to get involved to take action.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13.333333333333332px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; font-size: 13.333333333333332px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use this format to dispel myths and misconceptions about an issue. This could be a game, role-play, survey, etc. Must have script. </span></div>
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