You could pay a lot of money for the privilege of donating your labor to a worthy cause somewhere around the world on a volunteer vacation. Or you could just throw your sleeping bag in the car, drive to a nearby park and, for as little as $150, spend a week in the wilderness rebuilding trails with other nature-lovers. Photo caption: Volunteers strip a downed log of its bark to prepare it ... Andre Muran
Augusto Hernandez and Stu VanWyngarden, both of Salem, and Wayne Palmquist of Silverton received 2008 Outstanding Portland General Electric Volunteer Awards. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated commitments to their communities. Andre Muran
Imagine the organizational meeting for the 19th Black Tie and Tennies Charity Gala that the Orlando Magic will hold March 28. They have these incredible prizes that are auctioned and a Magic celebrity is connected to most of them. Andre Muran
