This SOLV e-Update features projects and events taking place all around Oregon in the months of May and June. We encourage you to browse below for volunteer opportunities and other SOLV events taking place near you. To see a listing of all SOLV projects, visit our events calendar at www.solv.org/volunteers/volunteer_calendar.asp

Statewide
5/12/06 - NOMINATE AN OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER! Each year, SOLV recognizes outstanding volunteers from around the state at SOLV's Citizenship Awards Banquet. To nominate an outstanding volunteer for one of this year's awards, please visit our nomination page. Deadline for nominations is May 12.
Through 5/19/06 - NW NATURAL CUSTOMERS! SUPPORT SOLV WHILE HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT. Sign up for Paperless Billing and nominate SOLV to receive a portion of $20,000.

5/13/06 through 5/20/06 - COME HELP IMPROVE THE PLACES YOU LOVE MOST. Oregon's rivers, streams and lakes make our state the envy of the nation. Join thousands of volunteers statewide and help keep your favorite waterway clean and healthy at Down By the Riverside. Register yourself, your family, or your group at one of over 130 sites statewide.
REMEMBER SOLV IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST. Become a charter member of SOLV's Gift to Oregon Society by remembering SOLV with a gift in your will or trust.
For details, visit our website: http://www.solv.org/support/planned_giving.asp or contact DevDir@solv.org.

7/15/06 and 7/16/06 - VOLUNTEER AT THE OREGON INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW. 9:00 AM-10:00 PM, at the Hillsboro Airport. Contact Joni Wolf at jawolf@comcast.net or at 971-506-9751 for details or to volunteer. Benefits include free admission to the airshow.

Greater Portland Metro Area
5/4/06 - SHRED YOUR OLD DOCUMENTS AND SUPPORT SOLV. Weyerhaeuser is inviting individuals and businesses to bring in sensitive documents for confidential destruction at its first shred-a-thon in Beaverton. The shred-a-thon is open from 5 AM to 2 PM at Weyerhaeuser's Document Destruction and Recycling Plant at 5505 SW Western Avenue in Beaverton. Cost is $5 for two boxes or four grocery bags and 10 cents/pound for larger quantities. All proceeds from the event will go to SOLV. Call Beth Woodward - Weyerhaeuser at 503-672-8295 for details.

5/6/06 - REMOVE IVY AND PLANT NATIVES IN THE SOUTH BURLINGAME - I-5 CORRIDOR. 9 AM to 1 PM. Contact Mike Andrews mpa@wrgd.com or at 503-977-6262 for details or to volunteer.

5/10/06 - LEARN MORE ABOUT SOLV AT OUR 5TH ANNUAL SUSTAINING SOLV FREE FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST May 10 at 7:30 AM at the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon. The high energy one hour program is an opportunity to learn more about the important work SOLV is doing around the state. Please RSVP to keith@solv.org or call 503-844-9571 x303. Seating is limited, so please reserve your seats today!

5/10/06 - JACK MCGOWAN TO RECEIVE FIRST CITIZEN AWARD. Jack McGowan, Executive Director of SOLV, is this year's recipient of the 2006 Portland First Citizen Award presented by the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors. McGowan will be recognized for his civic achievements and leadership at the annual Portland First Citizen Banquet, scheduled on May 10, 2006 at the Governor Hotel, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. For more information on the Portland First Citizen award, please visit www.pmar.org/firstcitizen.html.

5/13/06 - HELP CLEAN MADISON SOUTH at Glenhaven Park, Portland. Contact Ruth Hander cnnadmin@teleport.com or at (503) 253-6632 for more details or to volunteer.

5/13/06 - HELP CLEAN THE ROSEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD at Gregory Heights Middle School, Portland. Visit the Roseway Neighborhood website or contact Sue Berg at 503-335-8427 for details or to volunteer.

5/15/06 - HELP MAKE THE ROSEMONT SUMMIT NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFUL, Summit and Pimlico St., West Linn. 9 AM to 1PM. Contact Paula Novak at toursbypaula@comcast.net or at 503-650-4937 for details or to volunteer.

5/20/06 - COME HELP CLEAN THE SMILE NEIGHHBORHOOD at Westmoreland Park, Portland. Contact Kris Heiberg at kristynw@aol.com for details.

Willamette Valley
5/6/06 and 5/7/06 - HELP IMPROVE HABIT AND CLEAN UP NATURAL AREAS NEAR DETROIT, OR. Fox Creek Group Site Campground. Contact Rick Breckel at rbreckel@fs.fed.us 503-854-4232 x279 for details for to volunteer.

5/19/06 to 5/21/06 - MAY DAYS CLEANUP in downtown Alsea. Contact Marthajane Christensen at jypsyj@peoplepc.com or at 541-301-5297 for details or to volunteer.

6/06 - LEARN HOW SOLV CAN SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY PROJECTS. SOLV is hosting a community meeting in the Mid-Willamette Valley area in early June. You will learn how SOLV programs can support your community projects; brainstorm ideas for improvement projects in your communities; learn about upcoming volunteer leadership training workshops; and enjoy refreshments and the opportunity to network with other volunteers. Date, location and time to be determined. Individuals, community groups, businesses, and agencies are encouraged to attend. Please contact Jessica McLaren at Jessica@solv.org or 800-333-SOLV ext. 305 for details on this training.

Coast
5/6/06 - JOIN SOLV FOR THIS HANDS-ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP IN TILLAMOOK. Volunteer Action Training teaches participants how to plan successful projects and engage volunteers. The training is free for those who agree to lead a volunteer project in their community. To register, visit our website or contact Gerik Kransky at gerik@solv.org or at (503) 844-9571 x331 for details.

Central Oregon
5/6/06 - PARTICIPATE IN THE HORSE BUTTE RECREATIONAL AREA CLEANUP. 10 AM to 2 PM. Contact Patti Pyland at jppyland@msn.com or at 541-389-0090 for details or to volunteer.

Northeastern Oregon
Month of May - WALLOWA COUNTY NEEDS YOUR HELP. Join a county-wide cleanup! Contact Mary Estes at mary@grmw.org for details or to volunteer.