28th of August 2008 / Serving Oregon & Southwest Washington since 1959

Local briefs

By Jewish Review

Impact grant requests sought

Applications for Jewish Federation of Greater Portland Innovation Impact Grants are due 5 p.m. March 17.

The JFGP has established a fund of up to $54,000 for possible allocation to one or more innovative programs. The purpose of the Innovation Impact Funds is to inspire organizations, agencies, services and institutions to implement new or enhanced programs to meet significant community needs or create significant opportunities in Oregon.

Programs must demonstrate innovation, have measurable impact and be consistent with JFGP’s mission to assure building and strengthening of the Jewish community  locally, nationally, overseas and in Israel in accordance with Jewish values. Applicants must have 501C(3) or other tax-exempt status and have a mission that is consistent with JFGP’s mission. For more information and application forms, contact JFGP Associate Executive Vice President Laurie Rogoway at 503-245-6473 or laurie@jewishportland.org.

Teens invited to Jan. 20 party

All Portland area Jewish teens are invited to an evening of fun, food and games Jan. 20 at Players, 17880 SW Lower Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego. The Jewish Student Union, with support from the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland, presents “Linked In,” an event to unite all Jewish teens in Portland. For $12 in advance or $18 at the door, teens will enjoy unlimited bowling, arcades, billiards, food and friendship. The 9-11:30 p.m. party shouldn’t be a problem since schools are closed the next day for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event is presented in partnership with BBYO, NCSY, Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation, Young Judaea, Mittleman Jewish Community Center and Wednesday night schools from Shaarie Torah and Neveh Shalom. For reservations, call Meira Spivak, at 503-757-3037 or meiraspivak@gmail.com.

Maimonides Auction March 2

Maimonides Jewish Day School has set its annual auction for March 2 at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. Tickets are $45. For more information, call the school at 503-977-7850.