Community Conversations

In order to support parents and thank the generous Glencoe community, we host a series of Community Conversations each year covering a broad array of parenting-related topics. Led by experts who offer useful information and practical tips for parents, these "conversations" also encourage a dynamic discussion of the topics in which everyone is invited to participate. These events are open to the public and childcare is paid for by the Foundation.

2009-10 COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS TO DATE:

CHOOSING A NON-CONSUMER LIFE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
with "The Non-Consumer Advocate," Katy Wolk-Stanley
November 18, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the Glencoe Elementary School Library (825 SE 51st Ave., Portland)

Do You Want to Live Better with Less Stuff?
Find out how at this Community Conversation with “The Non-Consumer Advocate,” Katy Wolk-Stanley! In her blog, “The Non-Consumer Advocate”, Wolk-Stanley addresses issues of frugality, sustainability, simple living and the overall complexities of life. She’s a labor and delivery nurse, utility bill scholar, library patron, laundry-hanger-upper, mother of two adolescent boys, a former Glencoe parent and an enthusiastic advocate for living the good life by living frugally.

Wolk-Stanley has been featured as an expert on the non-consumer lifestyle in The New York Times, Get Rich Slowly, ABC.com, MSN Money.com and The Oregonian. She’s been a member of "The Compact," a buy-nothing-new movement, for the past three years … and she’s never been happier! This Community Conversation is free and open to everyone. Please note: Childcare will NOT be provided at this event.