General Mills, Feeding America, and Big Machine Records want you to help Outnumber Hunger. Now through March 1st, 2013 you can enter your General Mills brand codes online to donate meals to your local food bank. Every code you enter will secure 5 meals for your local food bank. Outnumber Hunger has already donated 5.6 million meals to food banks across America! Visit www.outnumberhunger.com to see participating brands and to enter your General Mills brand codes today!
Memorial Day Celebration
Join us for the Memorial Day Celebration inside the RoZone at the Rose Festival. Beginning at 1:30 with a Danner Memorial Day March down Naito Parkway this day is filled with ways to celebrate. The Conchords Chorale Patriotic Music Performance will be at 2:00. Directly following that there will be a Commemoration Ceremony featuring the Rose Festival President Sue Bunday and a benediction by Bill Ray. At 3:00 we will participate in a national moment of silence and remembrance with a jet flyover by the Oregon Air National Guard and a 21-cannon salute by the Oregon Army National Guard. The party continues with Randy Foote and the Skankin Yankees playing at 3:10, Lock, Stock & Barrel taking the stage at 4:00, and Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts at 5:30. It all takes place Monday, May 28th! Hope to see you there!
Career Fair
National Career Fairs is holding a job fair in Portland on Tuesday, May 29 at the Red Lion Hotel on the River. The event will run from 11:00am to 2:00pm. This event will offer job seekers an opportunity to meet face to face with dozens of employers who are hiring today! Companies such as ACS Advertising, Best Buy Mobile, Aflac, Enterprise Holdings and many others will be at the event. All job seekers are encouraged to attend this free event to network, submit resumes, and connect with hiring managers. Make the most of the event by dressing professionally and bringing multiple copies of your resume. For more information on the job fair, please visit our website at www.nationalcareerfairs.com.
Take A Soldier Fishing
Combat Warrior Crisis Network is proud to present its third “Take A Soldier Fishing” day at Henry Hagg Lake near Forest Grove, on June 2, Area C. Check-in begins at 7:00 AM. Veterans/Active Duty Soldiers and their immediate family members from all branches of the service are eligible to participate. Lunch, tackle, bait, and snacks will be provided. Register now at www.takeasoldierfishing.org to secure your place on a boat and enjoy a relaxing day of fishing for trout and bass. Participants may also enter a drawing to win fishing trips on the ocean or local rivers (1 per family). For additional information or registration assistance contact Jack Morby, event coordinator at (503)704-1842 cell (503)293-9058 home or email: morby517@aol.com
Road Rally Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt through Vancouver! This is a fun event that my team “Then Never Give Uppers” puts on to help raise money for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. 1st place winner gets a $275 gift card for Great Wolf Lodge. You will need 2-4 players per car, $40 per car to play. Register online at www.roadrallyscavengerhunt.com
Singled Out for a Cure
Singled Out for a Cure is back! Let's party with a purpose and raise money and awareness for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Triathletes, cyclists, runners and everyone in between will be at The Slate, Saturday, June 2nd, starting at 8 p.m. with the goal of having a great time and helping those who are fighting blood cancers. There will be food, drink, and a $10 cover charge. People will be auctioned off and paired with fabulous dates, ranging from gift certificates for Lompoc Brewery, dinner at Toro Bravo and a 90 minute sailing session for two on the Columbia River. The evening will be emceed by Portland's 99.5 The Wolf's Tim Taylor.
Sleep Country’s Foster Kids program has been collecting donations of the basic necessities that growing foster children need, but often do not have, as well as raising public awareness of local foster children’s needs. However, sometimes that isn’t enough. Your online donation will support the extra-curricular activities as well as the collection of the needed items for foster children during our current shoe drives. You donate online and we do the shopping for you! Your online donation will be used to directly support the current Foster Kids collection drive at the time of your donation.
Molalla Brew Fest in conjunction with Molalla's Second Friday Celebration will be on Friday, June 8 from 5 pm to 12:30 am and Saturday, June 9 from noon to 12:30 am. The Molalla Brew fest will be at 123 E. Ross St in Molalla. Minors are welcome with accompanying parent until 8:00 pm. Tasting packages are available and include a souvenir beer mug and drink tastings. The festival features over 26 taps, beer, wine, hard cider, and draft root beer. Join us and bring your friends and sample some of the best beer in the Northwest! Good food, live music, and an event you won't want to miss. The Brew Fest stage will feature The Mike Branch Band on Friday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm and Muchmore Country from 9:00 pm to 12:30 am. On Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm you can listen to Rae Gordon Band, from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Return Flight Band will join us, and finally from 9:00 pm to 12:30 am Crush Band will be playing. For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/molallabrewfestival
4th Annual Hike on the Dike
Come out for a beautiful hike and to support a wonderful cause at the 4th Annual Hike on the Dike. Hike on the Dike is a fundraising event for the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, a no-kill, not for profit animal shelter in Washougal. The 4th edition of the hike will take place Saturday, June 9th, from 11am- 2 pm, beginning at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society in Washougal, with a $25 minimum pledge from each hiker. All hikers will recieve a lanyard and a chance to win the Hike on the Dike Raffle, and all proceeds go to support the shelter. For more information and to register for the hike please visit the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society website here.
Oregon Every Step
Oregon Every Step takes place June 12th at the Oaks Amusement Park Casual. Registration begins at 9am. Join us for a non-competitive walk, food, and family fun. Discounted ride-bracelets will also be available. Approximately 40,000 babies are born in Oregon each year. Unfortunately, they are only screened for 39 out of 56 diseases and are not screened for Krabbe. Every Step we take together is making a difference for children like Marshall & Michael! A local family is affect by a rare and fatal disease but they overcome the challenges and now advocate for ALL babies in Oregon.
Sandy Brewfest
The 2012 Sandy Brewfest is presented by the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce. The two day festival will featuring craft beer will be located in the Sandy Centennial Plaza on the corner of Hoffman Ave. and Pioneer Blvd. The Sandy Brewfest runs Friday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th. Friday: 5:00pm to 12:30am. Saturday: noon to 12:30am. Sandy Brewfest is family friendly – minors are allowed with a parent until 8:00pm each day. Tasting packages are available – packages include souvenir beer mug and drink tastings. Join us and bring a friend to sample some of the best craft beer in the Northwest. The Sandy Brewfest will also have draft root beer, wine, hard cider, food concessions and great music. On the Brewfest stage you can enjoy performances both Friday and Saturday. Friday: 5:30pm Countryside Ride; 9:00pm Ants in the Kitchen. Saturday: 3:00pm Jamalia; 6:30pm Mike Branch Band; 9:00pm Tank Mango. For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/sandybrewfest or call (503) 668-4006.
Wisdom of the Elders Salmon Dinner and Auction
Wisdom of the Elders is pleased to announce their first Annual Salmon Dinner and Silent Auction! Friday June 22nd from 6:30pm to 10pm (VIP hour 5:30 – 6:30) Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, 709 SW 15th Ave, Portland, Or Food will be catered by Nawitka Catering for a traditional Native American Dinner, with wine provided by Oak Knoll Winery and beer from Bridgeport Brewery. Terry Cross will be the guest speaker and other musical guests will be performing. A large Silent Auction with over 100 items available to bid on! $50 a person for admission, dinner and drinks. VIP tickets available for admission, dinner, drinks and a golden ticket! Visit website to purchase tickets www.wisdomoftheelders.org
Calling all bikers! The Children’s Cancer Association announces its third annual JoyRide on Saturday June 23, 2012! Join us on this inspirational ride from Paradise Harley-Davidson in Tigard to CCA’s Caring Cabin in Pacific City. Registration is $50 and is now open to individuals and teams. Please visit www.ccajoyride.org to register and learn more about the JoyRide today!
2nd Annual NEDA Pledge Walk
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) would like to invite you to participate in the 2nd annual Portland NEDA pledge walk! Lace up your shoes and join us at Laurelhurst Park on Saturday, June 23rd as we raise money to support eating disorders education and awareness in your community! Registration begins at 10:00 am. New York Times best-selling author, Marya Hornbacher will speak at 11:00 am. And we will begin walking at 11:30 am. After the walk, join us for live music, raffle prizes, and snacks! Now is your chance to participate in a NEDA Walk! If you can’t participate, please consider making a donation! For more information, please visit our Web site http://www.portlandnedawalk.com/ or email Portland NEDA Walk Coordinator at c_broyles@hotmail.com
Relay For Life
2012 Relay For Life of Oregon City OR
Event Date: 6/23/2012
Event Time: 9:00AM
Event Location: Clackamas Community College
It Ain't Nothin But the Blues
From African chants to the urban electricity of a Chicago nightclub, from dusty back roads bluegrass to the twang of a country juke joint, “It Ain’t Nothin But the Blues” is a stirring retrospective of blues classics that summons the soul of American music. With over two dozen musical numbers including “Goodnight, Irene,” “Fever,” “Walkin After Midnight,” “The Thrill Is Gone” and “Let the Good Times Roll.” “It Ain’t Nothin But the Blues” was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, and has played to rave reviews all over the country. Through the music that is cherished as an original American art form, the standout group of local musicians, and some of the original Broadway cast members share a moving American story of troubles and triumph.
PBR College Night
Become a contestant in the Wild Cow Milking Competition scheduled to take place during intermission at the Best in the West Professional Bull Riding (PBR) performance. On Saturday, July 7th at 7:30 p.m. you could represent your favorite college team as six local colleges and universities, including OSU, UO, and Blue Mountain of Pendleton compete for a trophy for their school and bragging rights. Click here to fill out an application to be a part of College night at the PBR. Competitors must wear long sleeve shirts, pants and closed toe shoes and submit a liability waiver at time of entry. Report to the contestant office one hour before the PBR performance to check in. Trophy prize will be awarded immediately after the event. PBR College Night – This ain’t for Babies!
Sandy Music Fair and Feast
The Sandy Music, Fair and Feast is Thursday, July 12th through Saturday, July 14. The event is a fundraiser for Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce and takes place right in the heart of downtown Sandy at the Centennial Plaza on the corner of Hoffman and Pioneer. Sandy Music, Fair and Feast features a beer and wine garden, margarita booth, live music, dancing and great food. There is fun for all ages including family night on Thursday - right after the Sandy Mountain Days street parade. Thursday night is free to attend and open to all ages. There is a talent show on Friday afternoon and a 21 and over beer and wine garden after 6 pm on Friday and Saturday night where you can listen and dance to some of the best local bands. Cost for entry Friday and Saturday night after 5 pm is $7.00. Music performances by Rae Gordon Band, Muchmore Country, Joyful Noyes, Sammy Steele Band and Crush Band. For more information call Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce at (503) 668-4006 or the event page at www.facebook.com/musicfairandfeast.
Paws for a Cause
Paws for a Cause is a benefit for the OHSU Parkinson Center of Oregon. Activities include a community dog walk, fair, and contests. Join us on July 14th from 9 am to noon at the base of the OHSU Tram (Elizabeth Caruthers Park). Help support Parkinson’s disease research and care initiatives at the OHSU Parkinson Center of Oregon. For more information visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/pco/paws-for-a-cause-2012
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Vancouver
The 2012 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Vancouver will be on July 21st & 22nd, 2012 starting at 10:00 am at Columbia River High School in Vancouver, Washington. Come join us as we celebrate cancer survivors and caregivers, honor those we’ve lost to cancer, and help find a cure! For more information visit www.vancouverrelay.org or email vancouverrelay@gmail.com.
American Cancer Society?s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3)
People who live or work in the Portland-Vancouver Metro area have an opportunity to participate in a historic study with the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Men and women between the ages of 30 and 65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer are needed to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). The site for Portland people to enroll in CPS-3 is the Relay For Life of Portland at Willamette Park on July 21. To enroll in the study, individuals complete two steps, one at the Relay and one at home. For more information, visit the Relay For Life of Portland website at http://www.relayforlife.org/portlandor.
Sherwood Robin Hood Festival
The Robin Hood Festival Association is dedicated to encouraging merry making among all the loyal citizens of Sherwood. The mission is to promote and foster the feeling of community and citizenship. They also strive to share the riches in life that we all sometimes take for granted and share them with the people of Sherwood. The Robin Hood Festival is one of the nominees for The Washington County Visitors Association's Events and Festivals, 'Essence of Washington County'. This honor is given to an event or festival that best exemplifies the unique spirit, culture, flavor or taste of Washington County. The Sylvan Archers host The International Mail Match on Saturday from 9am-3pm at the Elks Club off Hwy 99. The USA vs. Nottingham shoot has been a tradition for over 50 years. Competitor, Mike Wischer, will participate again this year. Mischer is the Development coach of the National Archer Association He has supported the Sherwood-Nottingham tournament since the late eighties. If you haven't been there before, you are in for rare and unique treat.
CF Cycle for Life
Register now for the 3rd annual CF Cycle for Life: "Wheels to Wine in Washington County." This signature event will be held Sunday, July 22nd against a picturesque backdrop of the breathtaking Cascade Mountains. The safe and well supported ride cuts through lesser known rural roads and will feature a special post-ride celebration complete with delectable cuisine, live music, exciting giveaways and wine tasting from award winning vintners.Participants under the age of 18 are not permitted to participate in the Aptalis CF Cycle For Life. To regsiter for the ride, please visit their website.
BubbaPalooza
Music Festival - BubbaPalooza is a fundraising music festival event with multiple bands, fire dancers, and other entertainment. We will be fundraising for the Banks High school band and choir departments. The drum line, jazz ensemble, and high school band will be performing along with local bands from the Portland area. Free to attend! Family friendly fun! Multiple bands! Potluck BBQ! Overnight camping! Redneck games! July 28th at 12:00PM through July 29th at 1:00PM.
18th Annual Bones and Brew Festival
The 18th Annual Bones and Brew Festival, benefiting the Oregon Zoo, will take place August 4 – 5 at the Green Dragon, 928 SE 9th St, Portland, OR 97214. Saturday: 11 am to 9 pm. Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm. Last year’s event drew more than 4,000 people to Portland's historic Buckman neighborhood and raised more than $10,000. This year's family and dog-friendly event will be a celebration of the American Backyard BBQ and include BBQ vendors, a BBQ contest, Kobe Bleu Ball eating contest, Dog Vendors, Charity Dog Wash, and 30+ Microbreweries. For more information visit www.rogue.com/events/events.
Clark County Fair
This years Fair is sure to provide you and your family endless ENTERTAINMENT and excitement.
The Great American Nano Festival
The Great American Nano Fest is a celebration of all things nano: breweries, food carts, music, craft vendors, and artists. GANF is for small Breweries and Brewers who limit their output to 412 barrels or less per year. The Great American Nano Festival will benefit Buckman Elementary School for the Arts. Happeneing August 25th and 26th. For more information visit www.rogue.com/events
Flavor Street Food Cart Tour
Check out Portland’s amazing street cuisine! Let our Resident Experts take you on a personal tour of the city’s best food carts, tasting trucks, and hidden kitchens, where former four-star chefs and other culinary entrepreneurs scoop up mighty morsels on an international scale. This isn’t fast food - it’s flavor with flair, for savvy munchers on the go. Sip, nibble, and taste for yourself as our Resident Experts (aka your personal tour guides) divulge the inside scoop on why Portlanders form block-long queues to the 700+ tiny tasting trucks dotting the cityscape, serving an incredible diversity of international and creative cuisines. Join all of Portland’s foodies on this two-hour trek of tempting tastes, from the Mayor of Portlandia to the Timbers Army. You’ll laugh all through lunch! Run 5/4/2012 - 12/29/2012, Fridays and Saturdays, 1 PM. For more information go to http://www.portlandwalkingtours.com or call (503) 774-4522.
Oregon Music Hall of Fame $12 in '12 Campaign
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame has launched their $12 in '12 fundraising campaign, which asks supporters to make a tax-deductible donation of $12 to the organization in 2012. The Portland-based nonprofit is seeking to expand its Musical Assemblies and Scholarship activities throughout Oregon's K-8 schools: "We currently have more requests from Oregon schools for our outstanding Musical Assemblies than we can accommodate," said Hall of Fame President and local music entrepreneur Terry Currier. The assemblies are presented as fun, interactive events that teach kids how musical instruments work while fostering an appreciation and interest in music.
The Hall of Fame also wants to increase the amount and number of Scholarships it awards annually to graduating Oregon High School Seniors. The scholarship program receives from 100 to 300 applications per year. Between 2007 and 2011, 18 Oregon youth received scholarships totaling $17,500.
Hall of Fame supporters can make their $12 in '12 donation and get more information at the Oregon Music Hall of Fame's website (www.omhof.org), by emailing the Hall of Fame at 12in12@omhof.org or at the Oregon Musical Hall Of Fame's Facebook page
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