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Season of Sharing: Hard times for humanitarians

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By The Oregonian

November 21, 2009, 8:03PM
This year, it's the helpers who need help. As the region's economic troubles show no sign of lessening, many agencies and nonprofits face their own problems: budget and staff cuts, fewer contributions of cash and resalable goods, and increased demand for their services. Full story »

Trade a toy for a fire engine ride at Dec. 11 event

By Susan Green, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 4:56PM
Clark County Fire & Rescue will offer the event in Battle Ground. Full story »

Under the Pink Gloves: Providence workers' breast cancer awareness music video goes viral on YouTube

By Andy Dworkin, The Oregonian

November 20, 2009, 2:50PM
Providence St. Vincent workers make a breast cancer awareness music video that's popular online. Full story »

Donations of shoes sought for Haitian children

By Roger Gregory, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 4:28PM
Donated shoes will be taken to Haiti Jan. 6-16 by women's ministry team members of Beaverton Christian Church Full story »

Two kids' races worth getting up early for ... even if you're not racing

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By Kelly Johnson, community blogger

November 19, 2009, 3:00PM
A kids race doesn't have to be a pain in the rear. Angela Keith describes her experience at the Run Like Hell kids' run: Run Like Heck! Full story »
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Get out and do something for someone!

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By Helen Jung, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 2:00PM
Saturday marks National Family Volunteer Day. Plant trees or learn about other volunteering opportunities through Hands On Greater Portland. Full story »

Educators seek ways to help college students succeed

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By Bill Graves, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 1:59PM
More than 200 educators gathered at Portland State University today to explore ways they can help more students go to college and succeed when they get there. One theme that prevailed in the conference was that colleges need to help all students, especially disadvantaged ones, connect and feel they belong. Full story »

This week's events: Railroads, kid culture, storytellers and turkey trots

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By The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 6:05AM
"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" wraps up; Tapestry of Tales storytellers perform for families; and the Oregon Zoo gets ready for runners. Full story »

Eliot: Secret Society Sale offers handmade wares

By Special to The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 2:02AM
A benefit for the Oregon Food Bank will be held on Nov. 29th at the Secret Society Ballroom. The event features 40 artists selling their wares and donating 10 percent of their profits to the food bank. Full story »

Eugene sisters bake a successful relationship and future at Sweet Life Patisserie

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By Larry Bingham, The Oregonian

November 19, 2009, 2:01AM
Cheryl and Catherine Reinhart don't mince words with each other; still, after years of working together, the bottom line is built on trust.  Full story »

Hillsboro girl makes finals of Red Robin contest with dilly of a hamburger

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By Taryn Luna, The Oregonian

November 18, 2009, 6:00PM
The Patterson Elementary student will go to Denver next month with her DoubleDilly burger, inspired by a passion for dill pickles passed on from her grandmother.  Full story »

Donate toys and food for the needy at Tualatin Hills Park facilities

By Roger Gregory, The Oregonian

November 18, 2009, 4:41PM
Drop in fees will be waived for three days after Thanksgiving in exchange for a donation. Full story »

Beaverton's number one for raising kids in Oregon

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By Helen Jung, The Oregonian

November 18, 2009, 1:00PM
Among other factors, Beaverton's diversity helped push it up in the Businessweek ranking, over other towns and cities in Oregon. Full story »

Oregon forecasts 9% jobs gain over decade

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By Richard Read, The Oregonian

November 17, 2009, 6:37PM
Officials predict economic growth will add 163,000 jobs in the state from 2008 to 2018, plus about 85,000 jobs opening.  Full story »
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