When: Friday, November 11, 2011 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Where:  Leftbank Annex in Portland's Rose Quarter
            101 North Weidler Street
            Portland, OR, 97227

Register HERE or (scholarships available!)

We have an amazing lineup of experienced professionals and grassroots leaders who will inspire and challenge, adding substance and important perspective to the system transformation discussions going on right now.

We will start the morning with Sharon Gary-Smith as our opening keynote. As the new executive Director of the McKenzie River Gathering Foundation, in addition to her lifelong passion working with and for people with mental illness, Ms. Gary Smith brings a fierce call for social justice and caring about what we hold in common.

Breakout sessions topics confirmed so far include: musicians and access to health care, update on system transformation, environmental health, building effective coalitions, health equity, end-of-life decision making, single payer in relation to reform, and biking in Portland.

More information here: http://www.wecandobetter.org/?p=2537

  Get your political action on, and join the following volunteer/advocacy opportunities with the ONA:

• PHONE BANK FOR SUZANNE! -the ONA has decided to back Suzanne Bonamici for the First Congressional District seat. Join their campaigning efforts in a phone tree on Monday, October 24th, 6-8 pm, at the ONA headquarters! E-mail Sarah Masterson to sign up for the phone tree.
• PHONE BANK TO SUPPORT OHIO NURSES! - the ONA has also committed to supporting Ohio nurses in their right to collective bargaining by gathering support to defeat Measure 5. There will be a phone bank in Portland on Wednesday, October 26th and one in Eugene on Thursday, October 27th- with the potential for a second round of phone banks the following week. Due to the time difference, we will be making calls from 2:30-5:30 pm. Location details will follow shortly. E-mail Sarah Masterson to sign up for the phone tree.

Join OSNA next Sunday, October 2nd, at 9 am at Pioneer Courthouse Square!

Click on the image to your left to register for our team, or donate to our team's fundraising efforts!

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Since 1989, this all age, all-ability walk has mobilized millions to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, raising more than $347 million for the cause. Events are held annually in the fall in nearly 600 communities nationwide.

Join the OSNA as we walk on Saturday, Sept 25, 2011 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Pioneer Courthouse Square

No Registration Fee necessary, although fundraising is the objective (Free t-shirt if you raise at least $75)

Sponsored by Mercy & WisdomSunday – July 17, 2011 from 9:00-12:00 (noon)Mercy & Wisdom Community Center7411 SE Powell Blvd, Portland OR. 97206 (503) 762-1122 No reservation neededThe topic is the philosophy of life! Come to enjoy the event or serve as a volunteer.For more information about becoming a volunteer visit:http://www.mercyandwisdom.org/

Sponsored by Mercy & WisdomSaturday and Sunday July 23-24 (10am) Ed Benedict Community Park located along SE Powell Blvd between Powell & 102nd aveNaturopathic consultation, body work and massage, acupuncture and art performancesFree services availableFor more information visit: http://www.mercyandwisdom.org/