UPCOMING EVENTS
Active Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington Will Honor “Women of Distinction”
Portland, OR. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington will recognize the outstanding leadership and community contributions of Rukaiyah Adams and DJ Wilson at the Marie Lamfrom Women of Distinction Luncheon. There are still tickets available for the September...
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Oregon International Air Show Offers Grants to Community Groups
Portland, OR. The 30th annual Oregon International Air Show will take place September 22nd - 24th and a portion of the money made will be given to local nonprofits. One of missions of the air show is to give back to the community and there's still time to apply for...
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ARCS Foundation Scholar Awards Luncheon Will Feature National Medal of Science Winner
Sponsored Story: Portland, OR. Water is often called the most precious substance on our planet and on Wednesday, October 11th, you'll learn why from nationally acclaimed scientist Geraldine Richmond PhD. She will be the keynote speaker at the Oregon Chapter of...
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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...
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Children’s Cancer Association’s Annual Wonderball Raises $1.4 Million
Portland, OR. It was high-fives all around as Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) raised $1.4 million at its 17th annual Wonderball gala on October 7th. Leaders Rosemary Colliver, founder Regina Ellis and Andy Lytle celebrated the donations which will fuel CCA's...
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Impact NW’s 16th Annual Garden Party Helps Neighbors Blossom
Portland, Or. For over a decade, the Portland Nursery has hosted Impact NW’s Garden Party at its nursery on SE Division. Guest enjoyed a lovely summer evening in the garden including CJ Cox, Kevin & Lyne Nodica, Brendan Finn, Portland City Commissioner Dan...
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Central City Concern Honors Retiring Executive Director Ed Blackburn
Portland, OR. Nearly 800 community members came together in downtown Portland to honor outgoing Central City Concern President & CEO Ed Blackburn. It was a heartfelt sendoff that featured like-minded leadership ranging from past clients to current elected...
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ARCS Foundation of Oregon Celebrates Genius at Annual Luncheon
Portland, OR. The Portland Art Museum was filled with the sounds of science on as 71 Oregon graduate students were awarded $426,000 in research grants by the ARCS Oregon Foundation. University Presidents including Joe Robertson, president of OHSU and Ed Ray, president...
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Active Girl Scouts of Oregon & SW Washington Will Honor “Women of Distinction”
Portland, OR. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington will recognize the outstanding leadership and community contributions of Rukaiyah Adams and DJ Wilson at the Marie Lamfrom Women of Distinction Luncheon. There are still tickets available for the September...
read more
Oregon International Air Show Offers Grants to Community Groups
Portland, OR. The 30th annual Oregon International Air Show will take place September 22nd - 24th and a portion of the money made will be given to local nonprofits. One of missions of the air show is to give back to the community and there's still time to apply for...
read more
ARCS Foundation Scholar Awards Luncheon Will Feature National Medal of Science Winner
Sponsored Story: Portland, OR. Water is often called the most precious substance on our planet and on Wednesday, October 11th, you'll learn why from nationally acclaimed scientist Geraldine Richmond PhD. She will be the keynote speaker at the Oregon Chapter of...
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LIFESTYLE
FashioNXT Shines Spotlight on First 3D Printed Designer Shoe Collection
Portland, OR. Project Runway designer, Seth Aaron, made news at Portland's FashioNXT show with what's described as, "The world’s first 3D printed designer shoe collection." (FashioNXT supports the nonprofits Girls Inc. and Oregon Active.) Seth Aaron said of his shoes...
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Remarkable Video of Portland’s Past Holds up Today
Portland, OR. The Oregon filmmaking company, Uncage the Soul, collaborated with organizations like the Oregon Historical Society, Portland City Archives, Tedx Portland and others to travel back in time and show viewers what Portland looked like then and now. It's a...
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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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Children’s Cancer Association’s Annual Wonderball Raises $1.4 Million
Portland, OR. It was high-fives all around as Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) raised $1.4 million at its 17th annual Wonderball gala on October 7th. Leaders Rosemary Colliver, founder Regina Ellis and Andy Lytle celebrated the donations which will fuel CCA's...
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Impact NW’s 16th Annual Garden Party Helps Neighbors Blossom
Portland, Or. For over a decade, the Portland Nursery has hosted Impact NW’s Garden Party at its nursery on SE Division. Guest enjoyed a lovely summer evening in the garden including CJ Cox, Kevin & Lyne Nodica, Brendan Finn, Portland City Commissioner Dan...
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Central City Concern Honors Retiring Executive Director Ed Blackburn
Portland, OR. Nearly 800 community members came together in downtown Portland to honor outgoing Central City Concern President & CEO Ed Blackburn. It was a heartfelt sendoff that featured like-minded leadership ranging from past clients to current elected...
read more
ARCS Foundation of Oregon Celebrates Genius at Annual Luncheon
Portland, OR. The Portland Art Museum was filled with the sounds of science on as 71 Oregon graduate students were awarded $426,000 in research grants by the ARCS Oregon Foundation. University Presidents including Joe Robertson, president of OHSU and Ed Ray, president...
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Maurice Lucas Foundation Raises $520,000 at Seventh Annual Celebration
Portland, OR. 600 supporters were on hand for the Maurice Lucas Foundation dinner including, David Lucas, CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard. The seventh annual benefit on raised a total of $520,000 (including proceeds from the dinner on September 22nd and a golf event on...
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FashioNXT Shines Spotlight on First 3D Printed Designer Shoe Collection
Portland, OR. Project Runway designer, Seth Aaron, made news at Portland's FashioNXT show with what's described as, "The world’s first 3D printed designer shoe collection." (FashioNXT supports the nonprofits Girls Inc. and Oregon Active.) Seth Aaron said of his shoes...
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French American International School Breaks Ground on Gilkey International Middle School Building
Portland, OR. Members of the Board of Trustees for the French American International School were digging in to celebrate the start of construction on the Gilkey International Middle School Building. The ground breaking ceremony on September 28th drew hundreds of...
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Edwards Center 11th Annual Luncheon Raises $175,000
Portland, OR. "Be the Change" was the theme for the Edwards Center 11th Annual Luncheon. The fundraiser at the Multnomah Athletic Club, on October 5th raised $175,000.00. Supporters at the event included Jean Edwards, Georgia Lampros, John Gordon and Tom Shaw. (Photo...
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Good Samaritan Foundation Fall Ball Supports Cancer Services
Portland, OR. More than 200 community members gathered at Castaway Portland on September 22nd for the 2017 Good Samaritan Foundation Fall Ball to support cancer services at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center. Guests included Barbara Young, Dr. William Johnson, Dr....
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Portland Art Museum’s 125th Anniversary Gala Sparkles
Portland, OR. More than 700 people attended the Portland Art Museum’s 125th Anniversary Gala and After Party celebration on September 23rd, featuring a performance by the Grammy Award-winning, Portland-raised jazz musician Esperanza Spalding. The event raised more...
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