COMING UP
Check Out the New Society Page Weddings Website
We’re thrilled to launch this new platform, societypageweddings.com, where you can share one of the most important stories of your life – the story of your love. Society Page Weddings is about celebrations. Do you have an engagement to announce? Would you like to...
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Free Summer Movies a Blockbuster for Portland Parks
Portland, OR. This summer marks the 12th year of the Movies in the Park program for Portland Parks and Recreation and screenings will include hits like Black Panther and The Greatest Showman. The free program has grown from 13 movies to a run of over 40 during a...
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Portland Japanese Garden Gears Up for Gala Under the Stars on Saturday, August 4th
Portland, OR. The iconic Portland Japanese Garden is planning a 55th Anniversary Gala. It's the first-ever outdoor dining experience in the Garden's beautiful new Cultural Village. Seating is limited so get your tickets now to be a part of this one-of-kind event. With...
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TrackTown Youth League Gears up for Fifth Season
Portland, OR. The nonprofit TrackTown Youth League kicks off its fifth season this April. The TrackTown Youth League was created to encourage Oregon youth from all backgrounds and income levels to become healthy and active members of the community, and inspire youth...
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55th Annual Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Celebrates Community and Explores 3-D Printing
Lake Oswego, OR. The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is expected to draw about 25,000 visitors from June 22nd - 24th. This year's special exhibit is called Layers: The Evolving Art of 3D Printing. It provides a look at the artistic side of 3D printing and advanced...
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Metropolitan Family Service Honors Top Community Volunteers
Portland, OR. Bruce Murray and Val Ilsley received the Metropolitan Family Service (MFS) 2018 Thomas Stoel Award for volunteer commitment to the community and a special recognition dinner was held in their honor May 22nd at the Sentinel in downtown Portland. Those who...
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Screening of Gus Van Sant Film Raises $10,000 to Support Legacy’s John Callahan Garden
Portland, OR. Thanks to Willamette Week and Cinema 21, Legacy Health raised $10,000 to support the John Callahan Garden at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center during a screening of a movie based on Callahan’s life. “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” was directed...
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Portland Pride Waterfront Festival & Parade Expected to Draw Over 60,000 Supporters
Portland, OR. Organizers expect over 60,000 people to visit their Waterfront Festival and enjoy the annual parade during the June 16th-17th Portland Pride celebration. Portland Pride is held every June and is organized by the nonprofit, Pride Northwest. Its mission is...
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Record Breaking $2.5 Million Raised at 25th Friends of the Children Benefit
Portland, OR. Friends of the Children celebrated 25 years by raising $2.51 million at its annual Friend Raiser benefit on May 10th. More than 740 guests came out for the event to honor Friends of the Children founders Duncan and Cindy Campbell as well as the hundreds...
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Rose Festival Celebrates Colorful Firsts in 2018
Portland, OR. Portlanders are getting a chance to tour several U.S. and Canada ships and meet military service members and veterans. Ship tours continue through Sunday, June 10th. The Rose Festival Court made history on June 9th when Kiara Johnson became the first...
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Hosts Pinot & Pups in Portland
Portland, OR. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) raised nearly $300,000 at Pinot & Pups, a special benefit at the Portland Art Museum. More than 350 GDB supporters and guide dog users gathered for the fundraiser on May 12th. Haley Pritchard smiled for a photo with a guide...
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COMING UP
Check Out the New Society Page Weddings Website
We’re thrilled to launch this new platform, societypageweddings.com, where you can share one of the most important stories of your life – the story of your love. Society Page Weddings is about celebrations. Do you have an engagement to announce? Would you like to...
read more
Free Summer Movies a Blockbuster for Portland Parks
Portland, OR. This summer marks the 12th year of the Movies in the Park program for Portland Parks and Recreation and screenings will include hits like Black Panther and The Greatest Showman. The free program has grown from 13 movies to a run of over 40 during a...
read more
Portland Japanese Garden Gears Up for Gala Under the Stars on Saturday, August 4th
Portland, OR. The iconic Portland Japanese Garden is planning a 55th Anniversary Gala. It's the first-ever outdoor dining experience in the Garden's beautiful new Cultural Village. Seating is limited so get your tickets now to be a part of this one-of-kind event. With...
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LIFESTYLE
“365 by Whole Foods Market” in Lake Oswego Draws Shoppers
Lake Oswego, OR. It has been a year and a half since "365 by Whole Foods Market" opened in Lake Oswego and locals keep streaming in. The store, located at 11 S State Street, is a pared down version of a Whole Foods market with roughly a quarter of the inventory. It's...
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Oregon Film Office Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Portland, OR. Oregon Film turns 50 this year. The office was founded in 1968 by Governor Tom McCall as a way to meet the needs of the Hollywood crew filming Paint Your Wagon which was shooting in Baker County. Hundreds of projects have been filmed in Oregon over the...
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Oregon Public House Raises $161,000 for Local Nonprofits
Portland, OR. The country's first nonprofit brew house will be serving up some craft beer during the Super Bowl. Since 2013, Oregon Public House, at 700 NE Dekum St., has raised over $161,000 for local nonprofits by selling beer and pub food. When customers purchase...
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55th Annual Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts Celebrates Community and Explores 3-D Printing
Lake Oswego, OR. The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is expected to draw about 25,000 visitors from June 22nd - 24th. This year's special exhibit is called Layers: The Evolving Art of 3D Printing. It provides a look at the artistic side of 3D printing and advanced...
read more
Metropolitan Family Service Honors Top Community Volunteers
Portland, OR. Bruce Murray and Val Ilsley received the Metropolitan Family Service (MFS) 2018 Thomas Stoel Award for volunteer commitment to the community and a special recognition dinner was held in their honor May 22nd at the Sentinel in downtown Portland. Those who...
read more
Screening of Gus Van Sant Film Raises $10,000 to Support Legacy’s John Callahan Garden
Portland, OR. Thanks to Willamette Week and Cinema 21, Legacy Health raised $10,000 to support the John Callahan Garden at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center during a screening of a movie based on Callahan’s life. “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” was directed...
read more
Portland Pride Waterfront Festival & Parade Expected to Draw Over 60,000 Supporters
Portland, OR. Organizers expect over 60,000 people to visit their Waterfront Festival and enjoy the annual parade during the June 16th-17th Portland Pride celebration. Portland Pride is held every June and is organized by the nonprofit, Pride Northwest. Its mission is...
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Record Breaking $2.5 Million Raised at 25th Friends of the Children Benefit
Portland, OR. Friends of the Children celebrated 25 years by raising $2.51 million at its annual Friend Raiser benefit on May 10th. More than 740 guests came out for the event to honor Friends of the Children founders Duncan and Cindy Campbell as well as the hundreds...
read more
Rose Festival Celebrates Colorful Firsts in 2018
Portland, OR. Portlanders are getting a chance to tour several U.S. and Canada ships and meet military service members and veterans. Ship tours continue through Sunday, June 10th. The Rose Festival Court made history on June 9th when Kiara Johnson became the first...
read more
Guide Dogs for the Blind Hosts Pinot & Pups in Portland
Portland, OR. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) raised nearly $300,000 at Pinot & Pups, a special benefit at the Portland Art Museum. More than 350 GDB supporters and guide dog users gathered for the fundraiser on May 12th. Haley Pritchard smiled for a photo with a guide...
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Portland Opera Announces 2018/19 Season
Portland, OR. Portland Opera is currently staging Gounod’s Faust with performances June 8th, 10th, 14th, and 16th. When season 55 kicks off in November, it will include two classics, an opera with a transgender heroine, and a rarely performed piece by a well-known...
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Throwing Out a Lifeline Can Help Prevent Suicide
Portland, OR. "If you need help, please call." That's the message from counselors at the local suicide prevention nonprofit, Lines for life -- calling them is free and confidential. SUICIDE LIFELINE Call 800-273-8255 Text 273TALK to 839863. When famous individuals...
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Dress for Success Oregon Celebrates Accomplishments
Portland, OR. Dress for Success Oregon held its largest annual gala fundraiser, Celebrate Success, at the Portland Art Museum on April 27, 2018. The 450 guests raised over $260,000, which supports job retention programs. Platinum Sponsor, Bank of America’s guests...
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