BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20081102T020000 RDATE:20081102T020000 RDATE:20091101T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20090308T020000 RDATE:20090308T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T214457Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081112T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081110T214457Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T202622Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456117 DESCRIPTION:The Springboard Social Innovation Forum is a new monthly even t designed to engage community members in solving local challenges with lasting solutions. This free event promises a mix of conversation\, coll aboration\, and professional support for social venture launchers\, all designed to help move good ideas into action. \;\n \;\nThis month 's topic is "\;Hunger."\; Hear from gleaners\, food educators\, school gardeners\, state offices\, food security policy makers\, nutriti onists\, CSAs and others who are feeding our neighbors---and feeding the m well. Join this important conversation to learn where your work overla ps and supports this goal. \;\n \;\nIn conjunction with the forum \, nine local artists have converted refrigerators into creative stateme nts about hunger. Their provocative art installation opens Friday\, Nove mber 7th from 6-8pm at the Urban Grind and will remain on display throug h the month of November. \;\n \;\nLearn more about our non-profit and the monthly forum at www.springboardinnovation.org \;\n \;\nD ate: November 12th (every second Wednesday) \;\nTopic: Hunger \;\n Time: 6-9pm \;\nCost: Free \;\nLocation: Urban Grind @ 2214 NE Ore gon\, Portland \;\n \;\nMedia Contact: Amy Pearl - 503.407.8459\n\ nTags: hunger\, locations technology\, art\, nonprofit\, social innovati on\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250456117 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org SUMMARY:Hunger: Springboard Social Innovation Forum LOCATION:Urban Grind East: 2214 NE Oregon\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T235546Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20081206T235546Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T202622Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456196 DESCRIPTION:With economic turmoil spreading from financial markets to loc al communities\, it’s a tough season for raising funds to start or suppo rt good causes. Join us for this free event on December 10th to explore diverse ideas and new models for “financing the good.” \;\n \;\nP anelists representing banking\, angel investing\, micro-philanthropy\, a nd grant funding will discuss innovative approaches for funding social c hange that reflect shifts in the way their organizations do business. Sp ecifically\, they will highlight opportunities for "\;average"\; Portlanders to obtain funding for their social change projects and visi ons. \;\n \;\nDuring the workshop segment\, learn tips and tricks for obtaining one of Portland's community building or environmental gran ts\, discover how community currency can fund social change\, talk with a lawyer about how to apply for a 501(c)(3)\, learn how a social stock m arket generates seed funding for launching good ideas and how to impleme nt "\;sustaining strategies."\; \;\n \;\nPanelists: \;\ nMark Moffenbier\, Shorebank Pacific \;\nMark Holloway\, Social Ventu re Partners Portland \;\nAmy Pearl\, ChangeXchange Social Stock Marke t \;\nJoy Hunt\, Vision into Action Grants \;\n \;\nWorkshops&# 13\;\nAngela Southwick\, Neighbors West-Northwest Neighborhood Grants &# 13\;\nEmily Rice\, Community Watershed Stewardship Program Environmental Grants \;\nJanelle Geddes\, Metro Grants \;\nJohn Brown\, Rooms f or Peace \;\nAlan Rosenblith\, Community Prosper\, community currency \;\nNancy Murray\, Community Development Legal Clinic \;\n \;\ nThe forum is sponsored by Portland-based nonprofit\, Springboard Innova tion. Springboard's mission is to launch community-led community change. The purpose of the forum is to empower "\;average"\; Portlander s with the resources and tools needed to take action to solve problems o ur society is facing. \;\n\n\nTags: social innovation\, environment\ , grants\, banks\, funding\, art\, investment\, social justice\, communi ty building\, eco\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504561 96 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org SUMMARY:"Financing the Good" Springboard Social Innovation Forum - FREE LOCATION:Urban Grind East: 2214 NE Oregon\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T194342Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090211T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090211T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T194342Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090209T194342Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250456662 DESCRIPTION:The Social Innovation Forum provides a facilitated\, empoweri ng time and space for proactive community members to unite\, learn\, gai n inspiration\, and create innovative strategies that address social and environmental problems in Portland neighborhoods. This month\, the foru m turns its focus to “caring.” Speakers\, including Charles Lewis of Eth os Music and Amy Sacks of the Pixie Project\, represent successful socia l entrepreneurs and people in the community who are leading community ch ange\; Workshops will review innovative trends in elevating the value of caring and how to apply these trends to your work and passion. \;\n& #13\;\nUnfortunately\, caring is something society doesn’t value much. W e value numbers\, and data. And we almost think caring is a weird thing to say. What does it even mean? This forum will bring caring to the fore front\, and talk about how it's a wonderful thing to care\, and to say y ou do. Do we talk about that on our websites? Do we ask others if they c are? Do we acknowledge when they do? How do we help people care? When we care\, do we act? \;\n \;\nWorkshops: Engaging Volunteers Effecti vely\, Efficiently\, and Appreciatively led by Hands on Portland\, Devel oping a Caring Economy led by Real Wealth of Portland\, and Caring--Insp iration to Implementation led by the Giving Tree and Community Warehouse . Guest speakers include Jane Green and Melissa Owens of Children’s Canc er Association\, Amy Sacks of the Pixie Project\, and Charles Lewis of E thos Music. \;\n \;\nThe forum is your chance to talk with others in the community who share your concern. And if you have an idea ready to turn into action\, you’ll find experts ready to help you get started. That’s all in keeping with the goal of the Springboard Social Innovatio n Forum: unleashing the potential of “ordinary” citizens to address loca l challenges with lasting solutions. \;\n \;\nAdmission $5 (inclu des a light supper). To learn more about Portland-based nonprofit Spring board Innovation or to find out about future forum topics\, visit www.sp ringboardinnovation.org or contact: Katherine@springboardinnovation.org& #13\;\n\n\nTags: social innovation\, community\, activism\, entrepreneur \, social venture\, caring\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250456662 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum - Theme: Caring LOCATION:Urban Grind East: 2214 NE Oregon\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090527T200500Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090610T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090527T200500Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090527T200500Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457250 DESCRIPTION:June's Forum focuses on sustainability. How do you implement innovation in a way that creates lasting change? How do you preserve and maintain the change you've worked for? This month's forum will guide yo u through both of these considerations\, the two sides of real sustainab ility. Join us to share your ideas and discuss emerging local and nation al concepts and projects and how they are sustaining the good! \;\nTh e Springboard Social Innovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creating a better future. Our focus is to h elp practitioners or potential practitioners of social projects push bey ond discussion and debate into action. Each Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful role models\, and stories. Speakers\, content exp erts\, panels\, and workshops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching effective social ventures. \;\nThe Forum will create a context to connect\, learn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue designed for building community.& #13\;\nCost is $5.00 at the door. \n\nTags: community building\, eco\, e nvironment\, funding\, grants\, investment\, social innovation\, social justice\, sustainability\, earned income strategies\, workshops\, panel\ , forum\, change\, nonprofit\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/even ts/1250457250 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/ SUMMARY:Social Innovation Forum LOCATION:Urban Grind East: 2214 NE Oregon\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T171748Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090708T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090708T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T171748Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090623T171748Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457335 DESCRIPTION:Our July Forum will offer an exciting shift in format. We get to participate in the launch of Family Forward\, a new nonprofit focuse d on inspiring workplaces\, communities\, and policies that value famili es. \;\n \;\nDid you know that motherhood is the single biggest pr edictor of poverty in old age? What does this say about our community’s priorities and values? Join us for an evening of thought-provoking discu ssion about the economics of family-raising\, the crisis of care\, and w hat we can do to set a new course in Oregon. We will hear from experienc ed leaders who are working for family forward change on a number of fron ts: employment\, parent activism\, women’s leadership\, state policy\, a nd more. We will work together to develop a new vision for a Family Forw ard Oregon. Please join us! \;\nDate: \;\nWednesday\, July 8th \;\nDoors open at 5:30pm \;\nForum 6-9pm \;\nCost: $5 \;\nLocat ion: \;\nUrban Grind East \;\n2214 NE Oregon St.\n\nTags: communit y building\, family\, families\, social innovation\, social justice\, wo rkplace policy\, policy\, nonprofit\n\nImported from: http://calagator.o rg/events/1250457335 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum on the New Family-Forward Age nda LOCATION:Urban Grind East: 2214 NE Oregon\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090721T170508Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090812T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090721T170508Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20090721T170508Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250457454 DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate summer's bounty at the Forum\, where in August we'll address "\;extended harvests."\; We will be exploring tec hniques\, spaces and technologies that extend growing seasons\, increase yield\, increase opportunities for local food production and bring the harvest to new places and spaces. Mark your calendars now and please joi n us! \;\n \;\nGeneral Forum Info: \;\nThe Springboard Social I nnovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those interes ted in creating a better future. Our focus is to help practitioners or p otential practitioners of social projects push beyond discussion and deb ate into action. Each Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful role models\, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, panels\, and wo rkshops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching effective social ventures. The Forum will create a context to connect\, learn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all i n a venue designed for building community. \n\nTags: social innovation\, ecopreneurs\, green\, extended harvest\, incereased yield\, growing tec hnologies\, garden\, local food production\, nonprofit\, social profit\, vermiculture\, hydroponics\, harvest\, greenhouses\, victory garden\, g leaning\, controlled environment agriculture\, organic farming\, farming \, urban agriculture\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/12504 57454 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php SUMMARY:August Springboard Social Innovation Forum: Year-Round Harvests LOCATION:Urban Grind East: 2214 NE Oregon\, Portland OR 97232 US SEQUENCE:0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100224T202108Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100224T202108Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100301T232231Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458348 DESCRIPTION:Who: Springboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovati on Forum on Wednesday\, March 10th 2010\, from 6-9pm. There is limited space for this month’s event\, so RSVP is REQUIRED. \;\n \;\nWhat : At the March Springboard Social Innovation we’ll be addressing innovat ive physical spaces. By creating an active idea laboratory\, shared work space\, specifically designed educational programs\, appropriate tools\, and needed expertise\, we can cultivate innovative technology and servi ce-based solutions to shared problems using newly collaborative\, enrich ed strategies that can be replicated in diverse settings globally. \; \n \;\n \;\nTogether MotiveSpace Coalition and Springboard Innovat ion are creating HATCH\, a physical space that will serve as an active l aboratory and incubator for community innovation and will foster an enti rely new operating system between individuals\, organizations\, communit y\, tools\, and place. The space will offer classrooms\, tools\, program s\, and experts who will work together to solve local and global problem s. Tenants of all sectors will work in close proximity in a shared work space that fosters collaboration\, community\, and participation to gene rate social and ecological solutions. Join in the conversation and talk with us about HATCH! \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nJoin us for a “worki ng Forum\,” where we’ll discuss HATCH and the potential role a physical space can play in solving social and environmental problems. \;\n 3\;\nMark your calendars now and RSVP today! Space is limited. \;\n Learn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php & #13\;\nWhen: March 10\, 2010 \;\n5:30 Doors Open\; appetizers\, drin ks and networking \;\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Discussion and Workshops \; \nWhere: Springboard Innovation’s NEW office \;\nOlympic Mills Comme rce Center \;\n107 SE Washington \;\nPortland\, OR 97214 \;\nC ost: $10\, snacks and drinks included \;\nRSVP and \;\nContact: Pl ease contact Mary Grace at (503) 452- 6898 or marygrace@springboardinnov ation.org for more information about this event and to RSVP. \;\n  3\;\nAbout The Social Innovation Forum \;\nThe Springboard Social Inn ovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those intereste d in creating a better future. Our focus is to help practitioners or pot ential practitioners of social projects push beyond discussion and debat e into action. Each Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful r ole models\, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, panels\, and work shops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching e ffective social ventures. The Forum will create a context to connect\, l earn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue designed for building community. \;\nThe Forum is intended t o attract people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds\, but w ith a common interest—making a difference. If you are getting tired of w aiting for someone else to step up to take on issues you care about\, co me see how this can be a place to make a difference\, here or around the world. We invite people from both the business and non-profit community —investors and activists—to join in\, work together\, and make this a mo del for other cities to adopt. \;\nLearn more about the Forum at www. springboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\nAbout Springboard Innovation& #13\;\nSpringboard Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.org) is a not-f or-profit headquartered in Portland\, Oregon. Through a process of “inno vation incubation” we help community members launch social change organi zations and programs. We invite you to be involved in our newest initiat ive for change. \;\n\n\nTags: springboard\, social innovation\, commu nity innovation\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458348 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum LOCATION:Olympic Mills Commerce Center: 107 Se Washington St\, Portland O R 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100219T210405Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100219T210405Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100301T232233Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458330 DESCRIPTION:At the March Springboard Social Innovation we’ll be addressin g innovative physical spaces. By creating an active idea laboratory\, sh ared workspace\, specifically designed educational programs\, appropriat e tools\, and needed expertise\, we can cultivate innovative technology- and service-based solutions to shared problems using newly collaborativ e\, enriched strategies that can be replicated in diverse settings globa lly. \;\n \;\nTogether MotiveSpace Coalition and Springboard Innov ation are creating HATCH\, a physical space that will serve as an active laboratory and incubator for community innovation and will foster an en tirely new operating system between individuals\, organizations\, commun ity\, tools\, and place. The space will offer classrooms\, tools\, progr ams\, and experts who will work together to solve local and global probl ems. Tenants of all sectors will work in close proximity in a shared wor k space that fosters collaboration\, community\, and participation to ge nerate social and ecological solutions. \;\n \;\nJoin us for a “wo rking Forum\,” where we’ll discuss HATCH and the potential role a physic al space can play in solving social and environmental problems. **SPACE IS LIMITED\, PLEASE RSVP** Please contact Mary Grace at (503) 452-6898 or marygrace@springboardinnovation.org for more information about this e vent and to RSVP. \;\n \;\nThe Springboard Social Innovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creating a better future. Our focus is to help practitioners or potential practi tioners of social projects push beyond discussion and debate into action . Each Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful role models\, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, panels\, and workshops will he lp you improve your strategies for planning and launching effective soci al ventures. The Forum will create a context to connect\, learn\, and ta ke action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue desig ned for building community. \;\n \;\nThe Forum is intended to att ract people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds\, but with a common interest—making a difference. If you are getting tired of waitin g for someone else to step up to take on issues you care about\, come se e how this can be a place to make a difference\, here or around the worl d. We invite people from both the business and non-profit community—inve stors and activists—to join in\, work together\, and make this a model f or other cities to adopt. \;\nLearn more about the Forum at www.sprin gboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\n \;\nAbout Springboard Innovati on: \;\nSpringboard Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.org) is a n ot-for-profit headquartered in Portland\, Oregon. Through a process of “ innovation incubation” we help community members launch social change or ganizations and programs. We invite you to be involved in our newest ini tiative for change. \;\n\n\nTags: community innovation\, social innov ation\, springboard\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125045 8330 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum LOCATION:Springboard Innovation : 107 SE Washington\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100226T200949Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100226T200949Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100301T232232Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458364 DESCRIPTION: 
March 10th 2010 Springboard Social Innovation Forum: \; \nHatch: A New Approach to Incubating Community Innovation \;\nWho: S pringboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovation Forum on Wedne sday\, March 10th 2010\, from 6-9pm. There is limited space for this mo nth’s event\, so RSVP is REQUIRED. \;\n \;\nWhat: At the March Sp ringboard Social Innovation we’ll be addressing innovative physical spac es. By creating an active idea laboratory\, shared workspace\, specifica lly designed educational programs\, appropriate tools\, and needed exper tise\, we can cultivate innovative technology and service-based solution s to shared problems using newly collaborative\, enriched strategies tha t can be replicated in diverse settings globally. \;\n \;\n \;\ nTogether MotiveSpace Coalition and Springboard Innovation are creating HATCH\, a physical space that will serve as an active laboratory and inc ubator for community innovation and will foster an entirely new operatin g system between individuals\, organizations\, community\, tools\, and p lace. The space will offer classrooms\, tools\, programs\, and experts w ho will work together to solve local and global problems. Tenants of all sectors will work in close proximity in a shared work space that foster s collaboration\, community\, and participation to generate social and e cological solutions. Join in the conversation and talk with us about HAT CH! \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nJoin us for a “working Forum\,” where we’ll discuss HATCH and the potential role a physical space can play in solving social and environmental problems. \;\n \;\nMark your ca lendars now and RSVP today! Space is limited. \;\nLearn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\nWhen: Marc h 10\, 2010 \;\n5:30 Doors Open\; appetizers\, drinks and networking \;\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Discussion and Workshops \;\nWhere: Springbo ard Innovation’s NEW office \;\nOlympic Mills Commerce Center \;\ n107 SE Washington \;\nPortland\, OR 97214 \;\nCost: $10\, snacks and drinks included \;\nRSVP and \;\nContact: Please contact Mary Grace at (503) 452- 6898 or marygrace@springboardinnovation.org for mor e information about this event and to RSVP. \;\n \;\nAbout The So cial Innovation Forum \;\nThe Springboard Social Innovation Forum off ers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creating a b etter future. Our focus is to help practitioners or potential practition ers of social projects push beyond discussion and debate into action. Ea ch Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful role models\, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, panels\, and workshops will help y ou improve your strategies for planning and launching effective social v entures. The Forum will create a context to connect\, learn\, and take a ction around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue designed for building community. \;\nThe Forum is intended to attract people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds\, but with a common inte rest—making a difference. If you are getting tired of waiting for someon e else to step up to take on issues you care about\, come see how this c an be a place to make a difference\, here or around the world. We invite people from both the business and non-profit community—investors and ac tivists—to join in\, work together\, and make this a model for other cit ies to adopt. \;\nLearn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnova tion.org/forum.php \;\nAbout Springboard Innovation \;\nSpringboar d Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.org) is a not-for-profit headqua rtered in Portland\, Oregon. Through a process of “innovation incubation ” we help community members launch social change organizations and progr ams. We invite you to be involved in our newest initiative for change.&# 13\;\n\n\nTags: springboard\, social innovation\, community innovation\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458364 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum: HATCH: A New Approach to Inc ubating Community Innovation LOCATION:Olympic Mills Commerce Center: 107 Se Washington St\, Portland O R 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100301T223755Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100310T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100301T223755Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100301T223755Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458373 DESCRIPTION: 
March 10th 2010 Springboard Social Innovation Forum: \; \nHatch: A New Approach to Incubating Community Innovation \;\nWho: S pringboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovation Forum on Wedne sday\, March 10th 2010\, from 6-9pm. There is limited space for this mo nth’s event\, so RSVP is REQUIRED. \;\n \;\nWhat: At the March Sp ringboard Social Innovation we’ll be addressing innovative physical spac es. By creating an active idea laboratory\, shared workspace\, specifica lly designed educational programs\, appropriate tools\, and needed exper tise\, we can cultivate innovative technology- and service-based solutio ns to shared problems using newly collaborative\, enriched strategies th at can be replicated in diverse settings globally. \;\n \;\n \; \nTogether MotiveSpace Coalition and Springboard Innovation are creating HATCH\, a physical space that will serve as an active laboratory and in cubator for community innovation and will foster an entirely new operati ng system between individuals\, organizations\, community\, tools\, and place. The space will offer classrooms\, tools\, programs\, and experts who will work together to solve local and global problems. Tenants of al l sectors will work in close proximity in a shared work space that foste rs collaboration\, community\, and participation to generate social and ecological solutions. Join in the conversation and talk with us about HA TCH! \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nJoin us for a “working Forum\,” wher e we’ll discuss HATCH and the potential role a physical space can play i n solving social and environmental problems. \;\n \;\nMark your c alendars now and RSVP today! Space is limited. \;\nLearn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\nWhen: Mar ch 10\, 2010 \;\n5:30 Doors Open\; appetizers\, drinks and networkin g \;\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Discussion and Workshops \;\nWhere: Springb oard Innovation’s NEW office \;\nOlympic Mills Commerce Center \; \n107 SE Washington \;\nPortland\, OR 97214 \;\nCost: $10\, snack s and drinks included \;\nRSVP and \;\nContact: Please contact Mar y Grace at (503) 452- 6898 or marygrace@springboardinnovation.org for mo re information about this event and to RSVP. \;\n \;\nAbout The S ocial Innovation Forum \;\nThe Springboard Social Innovation Forum of fers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creating a better future. Our focus is to help practitioners or potential practitio ners of social projects push beyond discussion and debate into action. E ach Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful role models\, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, panels\, and workshops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching effective social ventures. The Forum will create a context to connect\, learn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue designed for building community. \;\nThe Forum is intended to attract people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds\, but with a common int erest—making a difference. If you are getting tired of waiting for someo ne else to step up to take on issues you care about\, come see how this can be a place to make a difference\, here or around the world. We invit e people from both the business and non-profit community—investors and a ctivists—to join in\, work together\, and make this a model for other ci ties to adopt. \;\nLearn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnov ation.org/forum.php \;\nAbout Springboard Innovation \;\nSpringboa rd Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.org) is a not-for-profit headqu artered in Portland\, Oregon. Through a process of “innovation incubatio n” we help community members launch social change organizations and prog rams. We invite you to be involved in our newest initiative for change.& #13\;\n\n\nTags: springboard\, social innovation\, community innovation\ n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458373 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum: HATCH: A New Approach to Inc ubating Community Innovation LOCATION:Olympic Mills Commerce Center: 107 Se Washington St\, Portland O R 97214 US SEQUENCE:8 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100325T213831Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100414T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100414T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100325T213831Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100405T204058Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458473 DESCRIPTION:April 14th 2010 Springboard Social Innovation Forum: \;\n Exploring Impact Investing \;\nWho: Springboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovation Forum on Wednesday\, March 14th 2010\, from 6- 9pm. There is limited space for this month’s event\, so RSVP is REQUIRE D. \;\n \;\nWhat: Join us as we explore the concepts of impact in vesting. From socially responsible investing to micro-finance to seed fu nding social ventures\, these strategies have experienced new interest a nd attention. What's working\, what have we learned\, and what are the n ew ideas being brought to the table--we'll dig in to all of this and mor e? \;\n \;\nExperts will help explain the variations on this them e and deconstruct the lingo. Speakers include Malaika Maphalala\, Fincan cial Advisor with Natural Investments\, LLC\, who will provide an overvi ew of the field of Socially Responsible and Green Investing. If you are involved in change\, impact investing is something you need to understan d. \;\n \;\nCome join us and find out how to fund solutions to th e social and environmental challenges of our time while generating healt hy returns. \;\n \;\nMark your calendars now and RSVP today! Space is limited. \;\nLearn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnov ation.org/forum.php \;\nWhen: April 14\, 2010 \;\n5:30 Doors Op en\; appetizers\, drinks and networking \;\n6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Discussi on and Workshops \;\nWhere: Surprise Location! TBD \;\nCost: $10\, snacks and drinks included \;\nRSVP and \;\nContact: Please conta ct Mary Grace at (503) 452- 6898 or marygrace@springboardinnovation.org for more information about this event and to RSVP. \;\n \;\nAbout The Social Innovation Forum \;\nThe Springboard Social Innovation Fo rum offers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creat ing a better future. Our focus is to help practitioners or potential pra ctitioners of social projects push beyond discussion and debate into act ion. Each Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful role models \, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, panels\, and workshops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching effective s ocial ventures. The Forum will create a context to connect\, learn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue de signed for building community. \;\nThe Forum is intended to attract people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds\, but with a comm on interest—making a difference. If you are getting tired of waiting for someone else to step up to take on issues you care about\, come see how this can be a place to make a difference\, here or around the world. We invite people from both the business and non-profit community—investors and activists—to join in\, work together\, and make this a model for ot her cities to adopt. \;\nLearn more about the Forum at www.springboar dinnovation.org/forum.php \;\nAbout Springboard Innovation \;\nSpr ingboard Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.org) is a not-for-profit headquartered in Portland\, Oregon. Through a process of “innovation inc ubation” we help community members launch social change organizations an d programs. We invite you to be involved in our newest initiative for ch ange. \;\n\n\nTags: springboard\, social innovation\, impact investin g\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458473 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.html SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum: Exploring Impact Investing LOCATION:Portland Art Museum: 1219 SW Park Avenue\, Portland Oregon 97205 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100405T182023Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100414T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100414T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100405T182023Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100405T182023Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458515 DESCRIPTION:Who: Springboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovati on Forum on Wednesday\, March 14th 2010\, from 6-9pm. There is limited s pace for this month’s event\, so RSVP is REQUIRED. \;\n \;\nWhat: Join us as we explore the concepts of impact investing. From socially re sponsible investing to micro-finance to seed funding social ventures\, t hese strategies have experienced new interest and attention. What's work ing\, what have we learned\, and what are the new ideas being brought to the table--we'll dig in to all of this and more? \;\n \;\nExperts will help explain the variations on this theme and deconstruct the ling o. Speakers include Malaika Maphalala\, Fincancial Advisor with Natural Investments\, LLC\, who will provide an overview of the field of Sociall y Responsible and Green Investing. If you are involved in change\, impac t investing is something you need to understand. \;\n \;\nCome joi n us and find out how to fund solutions to the social and environmental challenges of our time while generating healthy returns. \;\n \;\n Mark your calendars now and RSVP today! Space is limited. Learn more abo ut the Forum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\n \;\nW hen: April 14\, 2010 5:30 Doors Open\; appetizers\, drinks and networkin g 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Discussion and Workshops \;\n \;\nWhere: Surpri se Location! TBD \;\n \;\nCost: $10\, snacks and drinks included&# 13\;\n \;\nRSVP and Contact: Please contact Mary Grace at (503) 452- 6898 or marygrace@springboardinnovation.org for more information about t his event and to RSVP. \;\n \;\nAbout The Social Innovation Forum: The Springboard Social Innovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creating a better future. Our focus is t o help practitioners or potential practitioners of social projects push beyond discussion and debate into action. Each Forum will inspire and te ach with ideas\, powerful role models\, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, panels\, and workshops will help you improve your strategies f or planning and launching effective social ventures. The Forum will crea te a context to connect\, learn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue designed for building community. The Forum is intended to attract people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds\, but with a common interest—making a difference. If you are getting tired of waiting for someone else to step up to take on issues you care about\, come see how this can be a place to make a difference\, here or around the world. We invite people from both the business and n on-profit community—investors and activists—to join in\, work together\, and make this a model for other cities to adopt. Learn more about the F orum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\n \;\nAbout Spr ingboard Innovation Springboard Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.or g) is a not-for-profit headquartered in Portland\, Oregon. Through a pro cess of “innovation incubation” we help community members launch social change organizations and programs. We invite you to be involved in our n ewest initiative for change.\n\nTags: springboard\, social innovation\, impact investing\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125045851 5 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.html SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum: Exploring Impact Investing LOCATION:Olympic Mills Commerce Center: 107 Se Washington St\, Portland O R 97214 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100428T233900Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100428T233900Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100428T233900Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458603 DESCRIPTION:Who: Springboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovati on Forum on Wednesday\, May 12th 2010\, from 6-9pm. Due to limited space \, RSVP is REQUIRED. \;\n \;\nWhat: Join us after the ReVisioning Value Conference to learn about social entrepreneurship and social enter prise. How is social enterprise/business different from a traditional no n-profit? What benefits and challenges does it offer? How does it tie in to impact investing and new legal structures? Speakers and experts will facilitate discussion and learning. Join us! \;\n \;\nMark your ca lendars now and RSVP today! Space is limited. Learn more about the Forum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\n \;\nWhen: May 12\ , 2010 5:30 Doors Open\; appetizers\, drinks and networking 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Discussion and Workshops \;\n \;\nWhere: The Think Tank in th e Olympic Mills Commerce Building\, 107 SE Washington\, Portland\, or\, 97214 \;\n \;\nCost: $10\, snacks and drinks included \;\n \ ;\nRSVP and Contact: Please contact Mary Grace at (503) 452- 6898 or mar ygrace@springboardinnovation.org for more information about this event a nd to RSVP. \;\n \;\nAbout The Social Innovation Forum: The Spring board Social Innovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those interested in creating a better future. Our focus is to help prac titioners or potential practitioners of social projects push beyond disc ussion and debate into action. Each Forum will inspire and teach with id eas\, powerful role models\, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, p anels\, and workshops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching effective social ventures. The Forum will create a contex t to connect\, learn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangibl e change—all in a venue designed for building community. The Forum is in tended to attract people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds \, but with a common interest—making a difference. If you are getting ti red of waiting for someone else to step up to take on issues you care ab out\, come see how this can be a place to make a difference\, here or ar ound the world. We invite people from both the business and non-profit c ommunity—investors and activists—to join in\, work together\, and make t his a model for other cities to adopt. Learn more about the Forum at www .springboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\n \;\nAbout Springboard In novation Springboard Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.org) is a not -for-profit headquartered in Portland\, Oregon. Through a process of “in novation incubation” we help community members launch social change orga nizations and programs. We invite you to be involved in our newest initi ative for change.\n\nTags: social innovation\, social enterprise\, forum \n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458603 URL:http://springboardinnovation.org/social_innovation_forum/ SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum LOCATION:Olympic Mills Commerce Center: 107 Se Washington St\, Portland O R 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100510T205332Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100512T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100510T205332Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100510T205332Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250458676 DESCRIPTION:Who: Springboard Innovation hosts its monthly Social Innovati on Forum on Wednesday\, May 12th 2010\, from 6-9pm. There is limited spa ce for this month’s event\, so RSVP is REQUIRED. \;\n \;\nWhat: Re VV 2010 is over\, and it's time to discuss how to foster new models for change. What do we need to know? What resources and best practice should we be aware of? Let's talk more about social entrepreneurship and socia l enterprise. How is social enterprise/business different from creating a traditional nonprofit? What benefits and challenges does it offer? How does it tie into impact investing and new legal structures? Speakers an d experts will facilitate discussion and learning. \;\n \;\nWe are delighted to present two regional experts who have rich backgrounds in both research and academia\, as well as practical experience in enterpri se development: \;\n \;\nKim Alter\, Founder\, Virtue Ventures and Venturesource\, a brand new resource for social entrepreneurs. \;\n& #13\;\nRob Wiltbank\, Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneursh ip\, Atkinson Graduate School of Management at Willamette University and venture partner with Montlake Capital. Kim has been teaching at the Sai d Business School in Oxford for the last few years\, has consulted with social ventures in over 40 countries\, and is an author and leader in th e field. Fresh from the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship\, K im will share her experience in social ventures. \;\n \;\nRob pres ented at a breakout session at ReVV AND conducted a post-conference work shop and was counted as having shared one the seven key ideas identified from the conference. We're thrilled he has agreed to join us to share h is research\, and the very compelling implications is has for impact inv esting. \;\n \;\nDon't miss this forum! Space is limited. Learn mo re about the Forum at www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php \;\n 3\;\nWhen: May 12th\, 2010 5:30 Doors Open\; appetizers\, drinks and net working 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Discussion and Workshops \;\n \;\nWhere: The "\;Think Tank"\; at Olympic Mills Commerce Center \;\n 3\;\nCost: $10\, snacks and drinks included \;\n \;\nRSVP and Cont act: Please contact Mary Grace at (503) 452- 6898 or marygrace@springboa rdinnovation.org for more information about this event and to RSVP. \ ;\n \;\nAbout The Social Innovation Forum: The Springboard Social Inn ovation Forum offers a monthly event designed to support those intereste d in creating a better future. Our focus is to help practitioners or pot ential practitioners of social projects push beyond discussion and debat e into action. Each Forum will inspire and teach with ideas\, powerful r ole models\, and stories. Speakers\, content experts\, panels\, and work shops will help you improve your strategies for planning and launching e ffective social ventures. The Forum will create a context to connect\, l earn\, and take action around ideas that lead to tangible change—all in a venue designed for building community. The Forum is intended to attrac t people with a wide range of experience and backgrounds\, but with a co mmon interest—making a difference. If you are getting tired of waiting f or someone else to step up to take on issues you care about\, come see h ow this can be a place to make a difference\, here or around the world. We invite people from both the business and non-profit community—investo rs and activists—to join in\, work together\, and make this a model for other cities to adopt. Learn more about the Forum at www.springboardinno vation.org/forum.php \;\n \;\nAbout Springboard Innovation Springb oard Innovation (www.springboardinnovation.org) is a not-for-profit head quartered in Portland\, Oregon. Through a process of “innovation incubat ion” we help community members launch social change organizations and pr ograms. We invite you to be involved in our newest initiative for change .\n\nTags: social innovation\, social enterprise\, social entrepreneursh ip\, forum\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250458676 URL:http://www.springboardinnovation.org/forum.php SUMMARY:Springboard Social Innovation Forum: Exploring Social Entrepreneu rship and Social Enterprise LOCATION:Olympic Mills Commerce Center: 107 Se Washington St\, Portland O R 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110225T020104Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20110309 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20110307 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110225T020104Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110321T200908Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459844 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Monday\, March 7\, 2011 at 8:30am throug h Tuesday\, March 8\, 2011 at 5pm.\n\nDescription:\nRe VV2011 is a how-t o conference experience for directors and staff from enterprise (nonprof its and for-profits)\, finance\, foundations\, and funders who will join educational institutions\, community leaders\, government\, and people looking to make a difference. Six Big Themes (Impact Investing\, Strateg y\, Metrics\, Innovation\, Start-Up\, Ecosystem) drive the conference d esign. Spend time with international experts\, and build community.\n\nT ags: social innovation\, social enterprise\, social entrepreneurship\, s pringboard\, incubator\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0459844 URL:http://www.revisioningvalue.org/ SUMMARY:REVV (Revisioning Value) 2011 - Accelerating Social Innovation LOCATION:Gerding Theater at the Armory: 128 NW 11th Ave\, Portland OR 972 09 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144919Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190506T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190506T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144919Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144919Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475541 DESCRIPTION:In May\, IDEO.org and +Acumen will once again be offering the ir highly regarded free 9-week online course\, Design Kit: Course for Hu man-Centered Design. As we do regularly\, Portland Community Design Thin kers will be hosting a special meetup on May 6\, where we'll explain wha t the course is about and what you can expect from it. And for those int erested in participating\, we'll help you form teams of local colleagues with whom you can work\, which we've found vastly improves both complet ion rates and the experience as a whole. Created by IDEO.org for those w ho are relatively new to design thinking\, +Acumen's free Design Kit: Co urse for Human-Centered Design is probably one of the best and most imme rsive resources anywhere for getting up to speed on the nuts and bolts o f HCD. This meetup is specifically for those interested in learning more about the course and helping to form working teams. Please note PCDT is *not* managing this course -- you'll be on your own for that. But we're keen to give anyone interested a leg up in getting off to the best poss ible start with a group of other eager local participants\, and you're w elcome to use our own Slack channel for course communication and organiz ing\, as many groups have previously done. Read more about the course at the below link. In brief\, it's a nine-week online FREE curriculum that will introduce participants to the concepts of human-centered design an d how this approach can be used to create innovative\, effective\, and s ustainable solutions. During those nine weeks\, you'll work online (and off) with a group of 2-6 people\, learning the HCD process by applying i t to one of three pre-crafted real world design challenges. (You'll also have a choice to craft your own challenge.) Each week you will explore the fundamental concepts through readings\, case studies\, and short vid eos. Then you'll meet in-person with your design team to get your hands dirty practicing the relevant human-centered design methods. Let's get a s many teams together as we can for the next course! Read more at this l ink: http://www.plusacumen.org/courses/introduction-human-centered-desig n\n\nTags: meetup:event=260162054\, meetup:group=Portland-Community-Desi gn-Thinkers\, innovation\, product design\, Prototyping\, user experienc e\, entrepreneurship\, social innovation\, brainstorming for ideas\, usa bility\, Service Design\, creativity\, User Research\, brainstorming ide as\, ux design\, design thinking\, makerspaces\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250475541 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Community-Design-Thinkers/events/2601 62054/ SUMMARY:Portland Community Design Thinkers - Join a Team for IDEO.org'­s 9-Week Course for Human-Centered Design LOCATION:Portland: \, Portland OR us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T145041Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190521T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190521T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T145041Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T145041Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475548 DESCRIPTION:In January\, Portland Community Design Thinkers gathered to e xamine how mobile devices and apps are designed to hijack our attention in ways that are not aligned with users’ best interests but\, rather\, m ainly with the interests of advertisers. In that session\, we explored h ow “engagement\,” the chief currency of Silicon Valley\, has become inex tricably linked with the hidden design practices that prioritize user ti me on platform above all other considerations. Managing our own ability to ignore these digital distractions is difficult enough\; but it become s vastly more difficult when we must do so for our children as well\, wh o are growing up in a world in which these device mediate nearly every a spect of their social\, psychological (and\, increasingly\, their educat ional) lives. How do parents and families take back control of their hom es -- and their children's futures -- from the Silicon Valley tech giant s whose primary concern is maximizing "\;time on platform"\; and delivering users' eyeballs to advertisers? There is so much at stake. C yber bullying\, inappropriate texts\, social anxiety\, depression\, ubiq uitous porn\, and screen addictions are just a few of the issues that mi ght affect our children. There are certainly benefits to using mobile de vices. But how can parents and young children assure they remain the mas ters of these devices rather than servants to them? How do parents assur e they are leading by example to create tech-healthy families? On May 21 \, we'll reconvene to consider just these questions. We'll be joined by two Portland subject matter experts\, both of whom provide counseling\, workshops and proven strategies for parents to help children manage scre en time and find balance in the digital age. Richard Halpern is a Portla nd-based Parent Educator and Counselor\, and the founder of Coach4Parent s\, providing workshops and parenting strategy sessions to help manage s creen time\, and to reduce screen dependence\, for kids of all ages. And rea Davis and her husband\, Tyler\, are the parents of five kids. Togeth er\, they've created BetterScreenTime\, a resource for any parent who be lieves screen time can be a positive experience and who wants to prepare their children for that privilege in the best way possible. It’s for th e parent who knows screen time will never be perfect\, but believes it c an be better. Join us on May 21 for an interactive discussion. As always \, we'll have food and drink on hand from our sponsor\, LUMA Institute\, some door prize giveaways\, and some networking and socializing time pr ior to and after the presentation.\n\nTags: meetup:event=260858452\, mee tup:group=Portland-Community-Design-Thinkers\, innovation\, product desi gn\, Prototyping\, user experience\, entrepreneurship\, social innovatio n\, brainstorming for ideas\, usability\, Service Design\, creativity\, User Research\, brainstorming ideas\, ux design\, design thinking\, make rspaces\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475548 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Community-Design-Thinkers/events/2608 58452/ SUMMARY:Portland Community Design Thinkers - Parenting in the Age of Digi tal Technology: A Humane Tech Meetup LOCATION:Portland: \, Portland OR us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR