Portland, November 3rd, 2013. An intimate affair included a private musical performance by China Forbes of Pink Martini and raised $40,000 for the German American School of Portland. The benefit drew 120 people and featured hors d’oeuvres and a six-course dinner by notable Portland chefs lead by Chef Chris Israel of Grüner restaurant. China Forbes was joined by Gregg Williams and Aurelie Tu. (photo credit, Kai Hayashi of Phototainment and Chris West of Alight Productions)
The GSPDX Admin team – Elizabeth Gillespie, Blake Peters, Marietta Greene, and Janina Morrisey – who helped make the evening possible.
Dolan Lane led a team of talented chefs who prepared a delectable menu created by Chris Israel of Grüner
Bruce Carey of Bruce Carey Restaurants and Bluehour with China Forbes and German Consul General, Peter Rothen
Guests enjoy a signature cocktail at the bar.
Food and wine pairings by: Chef Chris Israel, Gruner, Bluehour Chef Dolan Lane, Bluehour Pastry Chef Bryn Robson, Advanced Sommelier Erica Landon of Bluehour Sommelier Savanna Ray of Wildwood Restaurant & Bar.
We believe in bilingualism. We provide an excellent education for children preschool through 5th grade. Through this event we are able to make immersion education available to families of differing income levels and demographics.
Portland, October 4th, 2013. Decidedly one of the most playful FUNdraiser in the Northwest gave guest the chance to show off their A-Game. Playworks inaugural ‘Keep Portland Playful’ event at Jeld-Wen Field drew over 150 people and raised more than $30,000 to reduce bullying, increase inclusion and create a positive school environment for kids in 14 low-income schools in the Portland Metro area. Doug Cushing smiled for a picture with Timber Joey at the famous log. The event was filled with laughter and fun as guest played four-square, dueled in a rock-paper-scissors tournament, and enjoyed the opportunity to be on the Portland Timbers pitch. (photo credit, David Blair & Ashlee Thompson)
John Eggers and Colleen Finn duel it out with Rock, Paper, Scissors to determine the raffle winner.
Jason Ord plays to become the Ro-Sham-Bo Rockstar for the evening.
Playworks Founder, Jill Vialet, plays a friendly game of four-square. Cheering her on were Miles Robinson, Trisha Rhoades, Nicholas Durant, and Eduardo Rosario Jr.
Gretchen Gallagher throws up her hands in excitement for her win in the live auction!
About Playworks: Plaworks’ mission is to improve the health and well-being of children by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play. Playworks believes that the power of play can make a huge difference in our kids and schools. Creating a place for every kid on the playground — an essential opportunity for children to explore their imaginations, to connect with other people and to stretch and grow physically, emotionally and socially. Playworks engages all children at each school at recess and throughout the entire school day, after school and evening developmental sports leagues.
This year, Playworks Pacific Northwest is serving 6,000 students in 14 low-income schools with our full-time program in the Portland Metro Area, teaching valuable skills like teamwork and cooperation while reducing conflict and restoring learning time. They are also reaching thousands more students, teachers and youth workers across the Pacific Northwest through Playworks Training.
Upcoming Events
Join Playworks for the Portland Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 16, 2014. Their Shamrock SUPER TEAM is number 3555 and registration is live! Join Team Playworks to Run 4 Recess and feel free to recruit your friends and family, as Playworks celebrate their 5th year in the Pacific Northwest. Playorks will also be hosting some fun pre and post run event parties!
More info and to register: https://www.facebook.com/events/249390635211608/
By joining the Playworks SUPER TEAM 3555 you will:
· Save $4 on your registration
· Avoid long pick-up lines at the Convention Center
· Plus, $5 from each adult registration goes supports Playworks
Lake Oswego, October 21st, 2013. Lake Oswego Rotary presented a check of $84,940 from the 2013 Lobster Feed & Charity Auction to Lakewood board president Michelle Dorman. Pictured are: Malcolm Mathes (Lake Oswego Rotary, President), Michelle Dorman
(Lakewood Center for the Arts, Board President), Charles Collins (Lake Oswego Rotary member) This donation continues a partnership between the two organizations that began in 1980. The Lobster Feed benefit drew 600 people and was sold out (this year reciepents also included: Oswego Heritage Council, Lake Oswego Meals Network, Happy Trails Riding Center, Mobility Impaired Golf Association and Sponsor Iraqi Children Foundation.)
Lakewood Center for the Arts is the largest arts provider in Clackamas County and this fundraiser represents about 33% of the dollars raised annually to support our performing and visual arts programming. (photo credit, Andrew Edwards)
Portland, October 25th, 2013. SOLVE supporters enjoyed an evening of Bluegrass and Blue Jeans at the organization’s 19th annual Citizenship Awards fundraising banquet. The event took place at Pure Space and honored five champions of the Oregon environment. Marty Brantley ( a previous Ton McCall Leadership award recipient), Gerry Frank, and John von Schlegell, this year’s McCall Leadership Award recipient enjoyed the evening. The purpose of the fundraiser, was simple but impactful—to support SOLVE’s mission of bringing Oregonians together to improve the environment.
The Beachside Bucanners were honored for beautifying Oregon’s lovely coastline.
The event décor and theme mimicked the easy-going attitude of SOLVE, after all, “Our organization is about being outdoors and actively caring for the environment” said Emily of the tastefully casual design executed by West Coast Event Productions.
Judi Swift from Fred Meyer and SOLVE’s new ED Maureen Fisher
SOLVE’s Special Events Manager, Emily Sullivan, choose Pure Space for its versatility, size, and ability to compliment the laid back event. “The theme was bluegrass and blue jeans and the message was ‘To be an Oregon hero’.” Explained Emily Sullivan, “Each year, SOLVE honors people who take it upon themselves to improve their communities. Whether it’s by cleaning beaches, pulling ivy or planting trees—they set a standard for the rest of us to follow.” The evening reception started with wine tasting and music by “Jackstraw”. Dinner was catered by the Art of Catering. The program honored very deserving Oregonians. Awards were received by, Steve Miesen, individual award; a teacher, Peter Walczak; community group, Beach Drive Buccaneers; and a business, Fred Meyer for their dedication and involvement with SOLVE to improving the environment. The highlight of the evening occurred when the Tom McCall leadership award was given to John and Fran von Schlegell for their contributions to Oregon and their commitment to the environment. New Season’s gave away 450 jars of jam for a down home gesture of appreciation and support for Oregon’s environment. About: SOLVE is a statewide non-profit organization that has been bringing Oregonians together to protect the environment since 1969. The organization has grown from a small, grassroots group to a national model for volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains tens of thousands of volunteers across Oregon to clean up beaches and rivers, and restore watersheds. Visit www.solveoregon.org for more information.
Portland, October 10th, 2013. St. Mary’s Academy students raised a record-breaking $105,000 in support of the Blues Bridge Walk Student Fundraiser. The funds raised through Blues Bridge Walk support all St. Mary’s students in every aspects of their education, including academic programs, extracurricular and co-curricular activities and tuition assistance. Each student was asked to raise $150, and they’ll celebrate with a movie day at the Hollywood Theatre on Nov. 18.
“After last year’s successful Blues Bridge Walk, where we raised more than $82,000, we set an ambitious goal of hitting the $100,000 mark. These young women not only reached that milestone but surpassed it. I am so proud of the hard work and dedication they showed in giving back to the school, and so appreciative of all the parents, alumnae and donors who helped support them,” said Alison Lazareck, St. Mary’s Academy’s special events associate and Blues Bridge Walk coordinator.
This year the school’s new 1:1 iPad program added an exciting, educational and highly interactive element to the annual fundraiser. The 30 student members of the Blues Bridge Walk Committee provided peer-to-peer instruction on using tablets to build online giving pages. Students created 620 pages, in the process learning about Web content management systems and cause marketing.
Blues Bridge Walk kicked off in late September and culminated in a three-mile walk across the Steel and Hawthorne bridges. A number of parents and alumnae joined students on the adventure. The school’s top fundraiser, freshman Mikaela Foster, brought in $4,125 in support of St. Mary’s. In recognition of her efforts, she will receive a trip to San Francisco for her, a parent and a friend.
The success of Blues Bridge Walk is dependent on support from the entire St. Mary’s community, but it is a student-led effort. That sense of responsibility and leadership makes this year’s triumph even more exciting for young women such as Devon Thompson, a member of the 2013 Blues Bridge Walk Committee.
“The BBW Committee gives me a chance to participate in something that I am passionate about and help my school be the best it can. BBW is a great way for the whole school to become more aware of the
privileges and opportunities that surround us here and provides us with a way to give back and show our
appreciation for the education we’re receiving,” said Thompson, a junior.
St. Mary’s is also gearing up for it’s big financial aid luncheon, below is information about that event:
What: Join us for the 20th anniversary of Food for Thought, St. Mary’s Academy’s tuition assistance luncheon, featuring Jane McGonigal, New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned creator of alternate reality games. This year, St. Mary’s has awarded approximately $1.39 million in tuition assistance to 41 percent of students, and Food for Thought helps the school fulfill that commitment.
When: Tuesday, November 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Hilton Portland, 921 S.W. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Tickets are $75 ($50 is tax deductible). Table sponsorships range from $1,500-$10,000 (all but $250 is tax deductible).
Information:www.stmaryspdx.org/foodforthought, 503-721-7738. For members of the media with questions or seeking additional information, please contact Mary Ann Albright, Director of Communications, at 503.721.7715 (direct office), 503.984.2777 (cell) or [email protected]. # # # About St. Mary’s Academy St. Mary’s Academy is a Catholic high school for young women located in the heart of downtown Portland that provides a challenging college-preparatory education with a focus on developing the whole person. Founded in 1859 by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, St. Mary’s Academy is Oregon’s oldest continuously operating secondary school and offers a supportive learning environment to a diverse student body from more than 35 cities in urban, suburban and rural Oregon and Southwest Washington. It is the only school in the state to have received three Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education. For more information about St. Mary’s Academy, please visit www.stmaryspdx.org.
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