UPCOMING EVENTS
Nonprofit Awareness Celebration to Brighten North Clackamas Park
Would you like to learn more about some local nonprofits? This Sunday, August 13th ten local nonprofits will be represented at an event in Milwaukie. You're encouraged to enjoy the celebration and learn about the work of these non-profits that make our community...
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Hero Captain “Sully” Sullenberger to Keynote November Portland State Gala
Portland, OR. Portland State University (PSU) announced that Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, celebrated pilot and bestselling author of Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters, will be the keynote speaker for the 18th Annual Simon Benson Awards...
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Coming up – Willamette Writers Conference Aug 4th – 7th
The Willamette Writers. Aug 4 – 7, 2017 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220, USA (map) It's three packed days all about writers and writing. This nonprofit helps you meet industry professionals, learn from world-class faculty &...
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All Classical Portland Commissions World Premiere Composition for 2017 Eclipse Moment of Totality
Portland, OR. All Classical Portland has commissioned Irish composer Desmond Earley to write an original musical work specifically to accompany the 2017 total solar eclipse. The piece will receive its world premiere at the moment of totality in Oregon (10:15 am PT,...
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400 Marketers Hit the Roof for SEMpdx’s 9th Annual Rooftop Networking Party
Portland, OR. Bells were ringing atop the Hotel deLuxe at SEMpdx's 9th annual Rooftop Networking Party on August 8th. Nearly 400 marketers joined in the fun at a game zone where people could try their hand at the "Hi-Striker." The Search Engine Marketing Organization...
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Oregon Humane Society Raises Over $410,000 with Tail Wag
Portland, OR. There was time to snuggle with puppies and kittens at the Oregon Humane Society summer benefit, Tail Wag, and philanthropist Howard Hedinger took advantage of the opportunity. The July 22nd fundraiser was held on the campus of Lewis & Clark College...
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Nonprofit Awareness Celebration to Brighten North Clackamas Park
Would you like to learn more about some local nonprofits? This Sunday, August 13th ten local nonprofits will be represented at an event in Milwaukie. You're encouraged to enjoy the celebration and learn about the work of these non-profits that make our community...
read more
UPCOMING EVENTS
Nonprofit Awareness Celebration to Brighten North Clackamas Park
Would you like to learn more about some local nonprofits? This Sunday, August 13th ten local nonprofits will be represented at an event in Milwaukie. You're encouraged to enjoy the celebration and learn about the work of these non-profits that make our community...
read more
Hero Captain “Sully” Sullenberger to Keynote November Portland State Gala
Portland, OR. Portland State University (PSU) announced that Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger III, celebrated pilot and bestselling author of Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters, will be the keynote speaker for the 18th Annual Simon Benson Awards...
read more
Coming up – Willamette Writers Conference Aug 4th – 7th
The Willamette Writers. Aug 4 – 7, 2017 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220, USA (map) It's three packed days all about writers and writing. This nonprofit helps you meet industry professionals, learn from world-class faculty &...
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LIFESTYLE
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency Hospital Sees Cases of Heat-related Illnesses
Portland, OR. Veterinarians at DoveLewis say they're treating animals impacted by the heat. “It’s important to realize how higher temperatures may affect pets. Keeping pets cool is crucial to preventing heat stroke and exhaustion,” said Dr. Jessica Casey....
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Portlandia Nominated for 20th Emmy as Final Season Films in Rose City
Portland, OR. Portlandia is currently filming its eighth and final season. The sketch comedy series was recently nominated for three Emmy awards, bringing the total number of nominations to 20 and four wins. Created by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein and director...
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2017 Summer Movies in Oregon State Parks Offer Unique Outdoor Entertainment
Portland, OR. The Hollywood Theatre, Oregon Parks & Rec, and Oregon Film are teaming up to bring a unique series of outdoor movies to Oregon State Parks. Films featured will include Breaking Away, the 1979 American coming of age comedy-drama film. The second...
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All Classical Portland Commissions World Premiere Composition for 2017 Eclipse Moment of Totality
Portland, OR. All Classical Portland has commissioned Irish composer Desmond Earley to write an original musical work specifically to accompany the 2017 total solar eclipse. The piece will receive its world premiere at the moment of totality in Oregon (10:15 am PT,...
read more
400 Marketers Hit the Roof for SEMpdx’s 9th Annual Rooftop Networking Party
Portland, OR. Bells were ringing atop the Hotel deLuxe at SEMpdx's 9th annual Rooftop Networking Party on August 8th. Nearly 400 marketers joined in the fun at a game zone where people could try their hand at the "Hi-Striker." The Search Engine Marketing Organization...
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Oregon Humane Society Raises Over $410,000 with Tail Wag
Portland, OR. There was time to snuggle with puppies and kittens at the Oregon Humane Society summer benefit, Tail Wag, and philanthropist Howard Hedinger took advantage of the opportunity. The July 22nd fundraiser was held on the campus of Lewis & Clark College...
read more
Nonprofit Awareness Celebration to Brighten North Clackamas Park
Would you like to learn more about some local nonprofits? This Sunday, August 13th ten local nonprofits will be represented at an event in Milwaukie. You're encouraged to enjoy the celebration and learn about the work of these non-profits that make our community...
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Oregon Nonprofit Magic Wheelchair Brings Super Heroes To Life
San Diego, CA. “It’s so epic!" said Supergirl Zoe when she received her "Fortress of Solitude" costume which was designed by the Oregon-based nonprofit, Magic Wheelchair. The costume was one of five "Justice League" wheelchairs which were unveiled at Comic-Con in San...
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2017 Oregon Polo Classic Raises Funds for Three Local Nonprofits
West Linn, OR. The 2017 Oregon Polo Classic, hosted by Classic Wines Auction, was held July 22 & 23 at the Hidden Creek Polo Club. Guests Jay Mason, Kristina and Jay Wrobel, and Jasmin and Matt Felton enjoyed the festivities from their VIP cabana. Benefiting three...
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Rappel for Her Raises Over $95,000 for Girls Inc.
Portland, OR. The 24-story 1000 Broadway Building was no match for brave souls like Girls Council Member Mia at the Rappel for Her fundraiser. The event, on July 15, raised over $95,000 for Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest programming, which inspires girls to be...
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2017 Summer Movies in Oregon State Parks Offer Unique Outdoor Entertainment
Portland, OR. The Hollywood Theatre, Oregon Parks & Rec, and Oregon Film are teaming up to bring a unique series of outdoor movies to Oregon State Parks. Films featured will include Breaking Away, the 1979 American coming of age comedy-drama film. The second...
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OPB Thanks Business Partners With Summer Celebration
Portland, OR. The annual OPB Business Partners Thank You Party celebrated the 300+ organizations that sponsor OPB radio, television and digital content. Sponsors who have been supporting OPB for five-, ten- and 20-years were recognized for their impressive,...
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2017 Ride to Defeat ALS Raises $157,000
Mt. Angel, OR. The 2017 Ride to Defeat ALS raised $157,306, which was $7,000 over what organizers had set as a goal. Riders started out in Mt. Angel, Oregon and had five different rides they could select: a Century Ride (100 miles), Metric Century Ride (62 Miles), 50...
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