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The Most Popular Wedding Date of 2018 is…
Portland, OR. Move over June brides, October 20th is the number one day of 2018 to get married! The once-popular summer wedding trend has officially been dethroned, according to the wedding registry site, Zola. The most popular wedding season of 2018 is fall. The...
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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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Batman Surprises Doernbecher Kids Battling Cancer with New iPads
Portland, OR. The Healing Hunter Foundation made surprise deliveries of Apple iPads to children battling cancer at four major children’s hospitals along the West Coast, including OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital on September 18th. A costumed Batman was on hand to...
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Horseless Carriage Club Takes Pittock Mansion Visitors Back in Time
Portland, OR. The Horseless Carriage Club partnered with Pittock Mansion to host Antique Autos on the Lawn, a free community event for guests to see and learn about early automobiles. Keith Townsend explained the science of early headlights to guests with the help of...
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14th Annual YLinks Tournament Raises Funds for YMCA
North Plains, OR. More than 250 golfers turned out on a warm sunny day to support the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette and help provide funds for scholarships. Bob Hall, President and CEO at the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette and Troy Weller, President of Precision...
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Children’s Center Healing Garden Gala Raises Over $420,000 to Help Those Affected by Abuse and Neglect
Portland, OR. Nearly 400 friends gathered at the Embassy Suites Washington Square on September 14th for the Children’s Center’s Seventh Annual Healing Garden Gala. Richard Ransome, Mary Ransome, and Executive Director Tom Soma were among those supporting the...
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Country Gala and Golf Set to Raise Over $300,000 for Albertina Kerr
West Linn, OR. Over 300 people gathered at a West Linn country estate in support of Albertina Kerr. It was the third year for the one-of-a-kind experience combining a unique country gala and a Mercedes-Benz Amateur National qualifying golf tournament. Hostess Carilyn...
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Over $345,000 Already Pledged for 2018 Race for the Cure
Portland, OR. Thousands are stepping up to the line for Race for the Cure and even before the race, organizers are halfway to their goal of $700,000. The annual fundraiser fuels Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington’s mission to educate the public about breast...
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Pendleton Round-Up Foundation Awards Over $25,000 in Scholarships
Pendleton, OR. The annual rodeo is in full swing and students are celebrating their victories, too. Sixteen were selected to receive scholarships in amounts from $1,500 to $2,000. The Round-Up Foundation is focused on charitable and educational purposes to "provide...
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COMING UP
The Most Popular Wedding Date of 2018 is…
Portland, OR. Move over June brides, October 20th is the number one day of 2018 to get married! The once-popular summer wedding trend has officially been dethroned, according to the wedding registry site, Zola. The most popular wedding season of 2018 is fall. The...
read more
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...
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The Most Popular Wedding Date of 2018 is…
Portland, OR. Move over June brides, October 20th is the number one day of 2018 to get married! The once-popular summer wedding trend has officially been dethroned, according to the wedding registry site, Zola. The most popular wedding season of 2018 is fall. The...
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Eugene Shines as Wilson Claims Elusive USGA Title
Eugene, OR. 55-year-old Jeff Wilson from Fairfield, CA., won the 64th U.S. Senior Amateur Championship with a 2-and-1 victory over defending champion Sean Knapp of Oakmont, PA. The August tournament was the fifth USGA championship hosted by Eugene Country Club. (The...
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“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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Batman Surprises Doernbecher Kids Battling Cancer with New iPads
Portland, OR. The Healing Hunter Foundation made surprise deliveries of Apple iPads to children battling cancer at four major children’s hospitals along the West Coast, including OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital on September 18th. A costumed Batman was on hand to...
read more
Horseless Carriage Club Takes Pittock Mansion Visitors Back in Time
Portland, OR. The Horseless Carriage Club partnered with Pittock Mansion to host Antique Autos on the Lawn, a free community event for guests to see and learn about early automobiles. Keith Townsend explained the science of early headlights to guests with the help of...
read more
14th Annual YLinks Tournament Raises Funds for YMCA
North Plains, OR. More than 250 golfers turned out on a warm sunny day to support the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette and help provide funds for scholarships. Bob Hall, President and CEO at the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette and Troy Weller, President of Precision...
read more
Children’s Center Healing Garden Gala Raises Over $420,000 to Help Those Affected by Abuse and Neglect
Portland, OR. Nearly 400 friends gathered at the Embassy Suites Washington Square on September 14th for the Children’s Center’s Seventh Annual Healing Garden Gala. Richard Ransome, Mary Ransome, and Executive Director Tom Soma were among those supporting the...
read more
Country Gala and Golf Set to Raise Over $300,000 for Albertina Kerr
West Linn, OR. Over 300 people gathered at a West Linn country estate in support of Albertina Kerr. It was the third year for the one-of-a-kind experience combining a unique country gala and a Mercedes-Benz Amateur National qualifying golf tournament. Hostess Carilyn...
read more
Over $345,000 Already Pledged for 2018 Race for the Cure
Portland, OR. Thousands are stepping up to the line for Race for the Cure and even before the race, organizers are halfway to their goal of $700,000. The annual fundraiser fuels Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington’s mission to educate the public about breast...
read more
Pendleton Round-Up Foundation Awards Over $25,000 in Scholarships
Pendleton, OR. The annual rodeo is in full swing and students are celebrating their victories, too. Sixteen were selected to receive scholarships in amounts from $1,500 to $2,000. The Round-Up Foundation is focused on charitable and educational purposes to "provide...
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AIDS Walk Portland Raises Over $350,000 to Help Cascade AIDS Project
Portland, OR. AIDS Walk Portland drew thousands to the Fields Neighborhood Park, in the Pearl District. Meals on Wheels People joined many organizations participating in the September 8th walk. For over 30 years, supporters have walked to celebrate life, reduce HIV...
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All Classical Portland Nourishes Body and Soul
Portland, OR. All Classical Portland is kicking off its second annual Music Feeds fundraiser with the Oregon Food Bank with the goal of feeding 30,000 meals to those in need. Radio station staffers (and arts partners, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, Portland Piano...
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness “Wear Teal Day” Draws Attention to the Silent Killer
Portland, OR. The goal of "National Wear Teal Day" on Friday, September 7th is to raise awareness for ovarian cancer and its symptoms. Here are symptoms of ovarian cancer: Bloating Pelvic or abdominal pain Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly Urinary symptoms...
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