COMING UP
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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Help Needed to Build National Model for Tackling Homelessness and Mental Health
Sponsored: Portland, OR. Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare is building one of the nation's most innovative community centered campuses—a place where healing, homes and hope come together. Cascadia’s new Garlington Health Center at the corner of Northeast MLK and Morris...
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Portland Opera Presents 2018 Big Night Concert
Portland, OR. Portland Opera is pleased to present the company’s fifth annual Big Night concert on April 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Keller Auditorium. Music Director George Manahan will lead soloists, orchestra, and chorus from the 2018 season in an evening of opera’s...
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Oscar Watch Party of the 90th Academy Awards Hosted by Portland Film Festival
Portland, OR. The Portland Film Festival will host Portland’s longest running Oscar Watch Party on Sunday, March 4th starting at 4pm. The Portland watch party will be held at Yur’s Bar & Grill located at 717 NW 16th Ave. To celebrate the 90th Academy Awards, you can...
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Portland Opera’s BIG NIGHT Concert Kicks Off Season on High Note
Portland, OR. The Portland Opera’s Big Night Concert featured a full orchestra, chorus, and guest artists from the 2018 season performing some of opera’s greatest hits. Arias from Verdi, Mozart, Rossini, and Bizet filled the Keller Auditorium during the April 14th...
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27th Annual CASA Auction Raises $780,000 to Support Local Children in Foster Care
Portland, OR. CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties hosted its 27th Annual CASA Auction: Singing in the Rain at the Portland Art Museum on April 6th. Auction Chair and CASA Volunteer Anna Maria Savinar had a chance to visit with The...
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Home Builders Foundation Raises Record $410,000 at Building Hope Gala
Portland, OR. Led by Honorary Chair Wally Remmers of West Hills Land Development, Home Builders Foundation raised a record amount to help end homelessness. A welcome reception found supporters like Beverly & Tom Liesy visiting with Bill Hupfer and Ursla Burdda. The...
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Northwest Catholic Counseling Center Block Party ‘All Fun & No Fuss’
Portland, OR. The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center (NCC) hosted its annual spring fundraiser at the Lagunitas Community Brewing Room. Nearly 160 of NCC's friends, both new and old, gathered for the NCC Community Block Party in NE Portland on April 6th. "All fun,...
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Morrison Child and Family Services Celebrates 5th Annual Silver Linings Luncheon
Portland, OR. Morrison Child & Family Services hosted its 5th Annual Silver Linings Luncheon at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland. More than 350 friends of Morrison came together to donate $82,590 in support of Morrison’s groundbreaking programs to treat...
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Procrastinators Still Looking for Charity Tax Breaks as April 17th Deadline Looms
Portland, OR. Giving to organizations like United Way has always been a great way to support causes about which you’re passionate, with the added bonus of earning a tax deduction. Charity Navigator, one of the largest independent charity evaluating services, is...
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‘Paint the town Red!’ Gala is Colorful Success for ALS
Portland, OR. Over 500 people gathered for the 2018 “Paint the town Red!” ALS Dinner and Gala On April 7th. KGW's Laural Porter introduced keynote speakers Evan and Rachel Deboga. Rachel was diagnosed with ALS at 28 but finds purpose in ALS advocacy through her...
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COMING UP
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...
read more
Help Needed to Build National Model for Tackling Homelessness and Mental Health
Sponsored: Portland, OR. Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare is building one of the nation's most innovative community centered campuses—a place where healing, homes and hope come together. Cascadia’s new Garlington Health Center at the corner of Northeast MLK and Morris...
read more
Portland Opera Presents 2018 Big Night Concert
Portland, OR. Portland Opera is pleased to present the company’s fifth annual Big Night concert on April 14, 2018 at 7:30 PM at the Keller Auditorium. Music Director George Manahan will lead soloists, orchestra, and chorus from the 2018 season in an evening of opera’s...
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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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Portland Opera’s BIG NIGHT Concert Kicks Off Season on High Note
Portland, OR. The Portland Opera’s Big Night Concert featured a full orchestra, chorus, and guest artists from the 2018 season performing some of opera’s greatest hits. Arias from Verdi, Mozart, Rossini, and Bizet filled the Keller Auditorium during the April 14th...
read more
27th Annual CASA Auction Raises $780,000 to Support Local Children in Foster Care
Portland, OR. CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties hosted its 27th Annual CASA Auction: Singing in the Rain at the Portland Art Museum on April 6th. Auction Chair and CASA Volunteer Anna Maria Savinar had a chance to visit with The...
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Home Builders Foundation Raises Record $410,000 at Building Hope Gala
Portland, OR. Led by Honorary Chair Wally Remmers of West Hills Land Development, Home Builders Foundation raised a record amount to help end homelessness. A welcome reception found supporters like Beverly & Tom Liesy visiting with Bill Hupfer and Ursla Burdda. The...
read more
Northwest Catholic Counseling Center Block Party ‘All Fun & No Fuss’
Portland, OR. The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center (NCC) hosted its annual spring fundraiser at the Lagunitas Community Brewing Room. Nearly 160 of NCC's friends, both new and old, gathered for the NCC Community Block Party in NE Portland on April 6th. "All fun,...
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Morrison Child and Family Services Celebrates 5th Annual Silver Linings Luncheon
Portland, OR. Morrison Child & Family Services hosted its 5th Annual Silver Linings Luncheon at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland. More than 350 friends of Morrison came together to donate $82,590 in support of Morrison’s groundbreaking programs to treat...
read more
Procrastinators Still Looking for Charity Tax Breaks as April 17th Deadline Looms
Portland, OR. Giving to organizations like United Way has always been a great way to support causes about which you’re passionate, with the added bonus of earning a tax deduction. Charity Navigator, one of the largest independent charity evaluating services, is...
read more
‘Paint the town Red!’ Gala is Colorful Success for ALS
Portland, OR. Over 500 people gathered for the 2018 “Paint the town Red!” ALS Dinner and Gala On April 7th. KGW's Laural Porter introduced keynote speakers Evan and Rachel Deboga. Rachel was diagnosed with ALS at 28 but finds purpose in ALS advocacy through her...
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Meridian Park Medical Foundation Approves Over $200,000 in Grants
Tualatin, OR. The Healing Garden will be getting some extra TLC at Meridian Park Medical Center. The Meridian Park Medical Foundation has approved grants totaling more than $200,000 to support many programs including new technology, education and charity care at...
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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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Applications for Nearly $5 Million in Cultural Grants Due Friday April 13th
Portland, OR. It’s crunch time for cultural grant writers in Oregon; applications for FY2019 Cultural Development Grants are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 13th. Past recipients include programs at Lincoln Elementary in Corvallis. Students helped build an organ during...
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