Lake Oswego, 2016. The Festival of the Arts in Lake Oswego offers three days of activities for kids and adults, like the Missoula Children’s Theater’s performance of “Rumpelstiltskin”. From June 24th – 26th the festival will attract an estimated 25,000 visitors to George Roger’s Park who come to see art exhibits, food booths, a Craft Faire and special juried show of art and photography.
See the Missoula Children’s Theatre show of Rumpelstiltskin on Saturday 10 AM.
Liz Hayden and Mary Turnock tell visitors about Lakewood Theatre Company and all the shows and classes on tap for this summer and fall.
Lakewood Board members Don Plumb and Bridget Smith welcome the crowds to George Rogers Park.
Hours are 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday and 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday. For more information and a complete event schedule, visit www.lakewood-center.org or call 503-636-1060.
There’s a special exhibit called Chasing Paper. Organizers explain, “This 53rd annual special exhibit, titled “Chasing Paper”, will highlight all art forms of paper from papier-mâché, book excavations, recycled to 3D sculpture. A talented group of artists spanning the US, from Massachusetts, Washington, California and Oregon will be onsite to give lectures and hands-on demos.”
Highlighted Artists Include:
James Allen – Featured on OPB’s Oregon Art Beat, book excavator extraordinaire, explains his process. “Each Book Excavation begins by cutting a hole in the cover of a book with a scalpel or x-acto blade. I cut my way through the pages selectively keeping fragments of images and words to create a composition using the content of the book as it emerges.”
Known collectively as Times4 – The project was conceived and created by Anne Greenwood, Diane Jacobs, Rachel Siegel and Shu-Ju Wang – to inspire reverence and increase awareness of the intimate relationship between people and forests. See a similar installation in the lower level of Lakewood Center.
Teacher and artist, Katie Higgins-White from Massachusetts will showcase her linocuts and 3D cut paper. Sold all over the nation on Etsy, see her works up close and personal at the Festival.
Parking is extremely limited. The Festival offers a complimentary shuttle system (courtesy of Mercedes Benz of Wilsonville) from designated lots. Shuttle information here. There is also a no-host bike corral at George Rogers Park. Bring your lock!
The festival is a program division of the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.
The Festival of the Arts takes place at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park, both on State Street in downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon USA.
In the park, you will find a juried Craft Faire of 110 booths featuring fine arts crafts, a delightful variety of foods at the Food Court, a wine and beer pavilion, and a variety of musical entertainment on the Park Entertainment Stage. The park also features Family Day Activities, and ongoing demonstrations by the artisans of their craft.
At the Lakewood Center for the Arts, several different art exhibits are featured. The largest exhibit is the Visual Arts Open Show with over 1,100 pieces of art submitted by artists from all over the region. In addition, the Festival also presents a Special Juried Exhibit of fine artwork as well as a series of hands-on arts activities. The Festival also partners with the Lake Oswego School District to present a high quality K-12 exhibit and the Lake Oswego Foundation for the Arts to provide the Lake Oswego Arts Chronicle, an invited visual art exhibit.
Mission Statement
The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts’ primary goal is to educate by promoting, supporting, coordinating, and exhibiting the arts of the region.
History
The Festival was originally started by the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce and moved under the umbrella of the Lakewood Center for the Arts 20 years ago, as an annual activity of the Center. It is sustained by valuable partnerships with the City of Lake Oswego, Clackamas County Tourism and Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Oswego Rotary Club, the School District, small and large businesses, the “Friends of the Festival,” plus more than 500 volunteers who work throughout the year and the weekend to make the Festival the success it is.
The Festival, a sub division of the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a non-profit arts center, is committed to arts education, performance and exhibition. Contributions to the Festival are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 93-0700108.
This is a weekend to experience, to be educated and to enjoy!
Portland, OR. The American Diabetes Association and the National Father’s Day Council honored four local dads at the “Father of the Year” awards dinner on June 15th on Center Court at the Moda Center. Similar events are hosted in cities across the country to recognize men who have made family a priority while balancing demanding careers and community involvement. 2016 Portland Father of the Year Honoree’s are: Terry Porter, (Former Portland Trail Blazer, Men’s Basketball Coach, University of Portland) Jay Haladay, (Retired CEO, Viewpoint Construction Software) Randy Miller, (President, Produce Row Property Management Company) and Michael Snaadt, (Owner, Helen Bernhard Bakery). The dinner is also a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association because supporters are encouraged to make donations in support of the honored fathers. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
The purpose of the evening is also to raise funds for diabetes research, education, and advocacy. Since 2000 the Fathers’ Day Council and the American Diabetes Association have partnered to raise more than $40 million for the American Diabetes Association.
Cathy Marshall from KGW helped out at the event.
The event offered the opportunity to educate community members about The American Diabetes Association’s mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The event supports diabetes education, research and advocacy to benefit nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States who have diabetes.
Honoree Terry Porter was joined by his children, Franklin (20), Brianna (23), his wife Susan and Malcolm (18).
Here’s more information about the men who were honored from the The American Diabetes Association:
Terry Porter, a 17-year NBA veteran player and former NBA head coach, was recently named the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Portland. Terry was a standout for the Portland Trail Blazers and had his jersey retired by the franchise in 2009. A Milwaukee, Wisconsin native, Terry was the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks for two seasons (2003-05), including leading the team to the 2004 NBA Playoffs. He served one season as head coach of the Phoenix Suns (2008-09) and was also an assistant coach at Minnesota, Sacramento and Detroit. He received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizen Award from the NBA in 1993. Terry graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in 1993, and was named a Distinguished Alumnus in 1999. A long-time team ambassador for the Trail Blazers since his retirement, has not only been a fan favorite from his playing days, but also one of the biggest community contributors of any Portland-area celebrity. He is a Boys and Girls Club Hall of Fame member and still actively participates in many other community ventures. He and his wife Susan have three children Brianna (23), Franklin (20) and Malcolm (18).
Jay and his wife Renee have four children, Scott, Miles, Taryn and Gavin.
Jay Haladay has made many positive impacts in his 25 years as a resident of the Portland area. As a father, an innovative software company executive and real estate developer, his activities have had a very positive impact on Oregon. Jay and his wife Renee reside in Lake Oswego. Their four children, Scott, Miles, Taryn and Gavin, spent their formative years going through the Lake Oswego school system. The family came to Portland in 1991 as an extension of Jay’s career in technology. First with IBM, then later as the owner and CEO of several software firms, the Haladay’s came to Portland so that Jay could focus on one of these firms, Viewpoint Construction Software. For many years, people knew the Haladay’s from sports associated with their children. As either a coach or as a benefactor, Jay was blending his business life with many hours working with young athletes. But in these later years, as Jay has focused his time and creativity in new directions, the business leader has emerged. Under Jay’s leadership, Viewpoint grew into one of the largest software firms dedicated to the global construction industry. In May, 2015, Jay retired from his post as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Viewpoint, but not after seeing the firm grow to almost 800 employees serving 8,000 construction customers in 26 countries. One of the important elements of Viewpoint’s growth was the positive company culture he developed at the firm, assisted by the active involvement of his three sons in Viewpoint’s operation and management. Jay received the 2013 Technology Executive of the Year from the Technology Association of Oregon for his work with Viewpoint. Another side of Jay came thought as he developed the RiverEast Center as Viewpoint’s headquarters. It was a central element of Viewpoint’s vibrant culture and recognized as a catalyst for the growth of Portland’s exciting near in East Side. While retired from his career in technology, Jay continues to devote his time to growing businesses and being a creative developer. The Haladay family has created 10 Branch, an organization that invests in growing Oregon-based businesses. 10 Branch is also helping downtown Lake Oswego renew itself by taking on a major real estate project.
Randy Miller is President of Produce Row Property Management Company and former chairman of the Moore Company. He is currently serving as the Honorary Consulate to the Republic of Lithuania.
A longtime Oregonian, Randy is a graduate of Lincoln High School, holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University, and received his Master’s degree from Portland State.
He is active in a number of civic activities including serving on boards for the PGE Foundation; Greater Portland Inc., the World Affairs Council, Oregon Sports Authority, Central Eastside Industrial Council; the Oregon Business Plan Steering Committee; the International Air Service Committee for the Port of Portland; the Bicycle Transportation Alliance; the Oregon Business Association, the Portland Business Alliance and the OBC Poverty Task Force. He also serves on boards for AAA Oregon/Idaho; Air Advice Corporation; CTL Corporation and the High Desert National Bank.
He is a recipient of the Port of Portland Compass Award, the Portland Business Alliance President’s Award and the City of Portland’s Spirit of Portland Award.
He is married to wife Jan and they have four grown children, Kelsey, Haley and twins Clayton and Gregory.
Michael Snaadt has been married to his wife, Kellie, for almost 19 years. They have daughters Delaney (14) and Clarissa (11).
Michael Snaadt was born and raised in Tustin, California. He left to attend University of Idaho, receiving his bachelor’s degree in business in 1993. He migrated throughout the northwest as a manager for Consolidated Electrical Distributors for several years. Meeting and marrying his wife, Kellie, along the way in 1997. They settled in Boise, Idaho in 2000, and Michael went to work for Square D, an electrical manufacturer. He worked with local and national sales and engineering for over 10 years. During this time, he received his MBA from George Fox University.
His first day of his MBA program, his youngest daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and at the completion of his degree, in 2010, they moved to Portland to purchase Helen Bernhard Bakery from Kellie’s parents. Michael spends much of his free time with his family and is very involved with the junior youth program at his church, assisting with meetings and missions. Michael also contributes time and treats to Gales Creek Camp, a camp for kids with diabetes, Portland Rescue Mission, Birch Community Services and World Vision.
Michael has been married to his wife, Kellie, for almost 19 years. He has two lovely and talented daughters. Delaney (14) and Clarissa (11) are both fantastic students, athletes, musicians and eager participants in their church youth group and mission trips.
Portland, OR. Corks and Forks is a benefit wine tasting event designed for the urban foodie and wine lover. The benefit, at Castaway on June 9th, was hosted by Classic Wines and drew 467 supporters who showed up to nibble on bites from 16 of Portland’s hottest restaurants and sip new spring releases from 16 area wineries. The urban wine tasting raised $47,488 For Classic Wines, which is nearly twice the amount raised in 2015. It was all in support of the Classic Wines Auction’s six charity partners.
Here’s a look at the party.
Classic Wines Auction, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to producing the Classic Wines Auction and related premier food and wine experiences to raise funds for local children and family charities. Since 1982, we’ve raised more than $39 million to benefit over 850,000 individuals supported by 11 different charity partners.
Portland, OR. It’s a musical tradition over 110 years in the making and Concerts in the Park offer something for everyone. The Rose City’s best and brightest, like Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, entertain outside for free. From classical to rhythm & blues, musicians have been entrancing audiences in Portland parks since 1901. The concerts take place in July and August, so grab your calendar and check out all the dates below. (Photo credit, Portland Parks)
Today’s crowds flock to Portland parks citywide for the revelry, with over forty thousand people attending 65 concerts offered in 2015. The events are supported by partnerships with neighborhood associations and local sponsors.
Here’s a list of all the free summer concerts in the parks.
ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT 6:30 PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Pack a picnic dinner or dine with our vendors, bring a blanket or chairs, and spend time with family and friends at a live concert performance.
MONDAYS
SELLWOOD RIVERFRONT PARK • SE Spokane & Oaks Pkwy • Transit #70, #99
Monday, July 11
Keegan Smith (Original urban Americana)
Monday, July 18
Pete Krebs and the Portland Playboys (Western swing and honkey tonk)
Monday, July 25
Edna Vazquez (Velvety, Latin pop with folkloric roots)
Monday, Aug 1
Karen Lovely (Award-winning contemporary blues)
Monday, Aug 8
Windermere Stellar presents: Quarterflash (Energetic 80’s rock music)
DENORVAL UNTHANK PARK • 510 N Shaver St • 5:30 PM • Transit #44, #4
Monday, July 11
Grupo Condor (Performs “Legends of Mexico”)
Monday, Aug 15
Obo Addy’s Legacy Project (Interactive, dance and rhythms from Ghana)
TUESDAYS
MT TABOR PARK • SE 69th & Taylor St • Transit #15
Tuesday, July 5
World’s Finest (Americana, ska, and jam)
Tuesday, July 12
The Strange Tones (Surf tinged blues with a James Bond twist)
Tuesday, July 19
Ken DeRouchie Band (Muddy nominated blues)
Tuesday, July 26
Pure Vida (High energy salsa and timba)
COLUMBIA PARK ANNEX • N Woolsey & Willamette Blvd • Transit #75
Tuesday, July 5
Scott Pemberton Quartet (Classic rock, jazz, psychedelia and everything in between)
Tuesday, July 12
Dirty Revival (Soul, funk, and hip-hop)
Tuesday, July 19
The Student Loan String Band (Pacific Northwest “jamgrass”)
KENTON PARK • N Kilpatrick & Delaware Ave • Transit #4, yellow
Tuesday, July 26
The Dusu Mali Band (Improvisational African jazz)
Tuesday, Aug 2
Ian McFeron (Bluesy-Americana, folk-rock ‘n’ roll)
Tuesday, Aug 9
Northwest Blues Explosion (Funky, danceable blues and R&B)
MCCOY PARK • N Fiske & Trenton St • Transit #4
Tuesday, Aug 16
POPgogi (Soul meets Brazilian beats)
Tuesday, Aug 23
New Columbia Campus Partners presents: Dina y los Rumberos (Vibrant, energetic Cuban music)
FERNHILL PARK • NE 37th, North of Ainsworth St • Transit #75, #72
Tuesday, Aug 2
National Night Out
Concordia Neighborhood Association presents: The Wanderlust Orchestra (Rip-roaring cabaret)
WEDNESDAYS
DAWSON PARK • N Stanton & Williams Ave • Transit #4, #24, #44
Wednesday, July 6
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center presents: Soul Vaccination (The Northwest’s premier funk and soul band)
Wednesday, July 13
Hank Shreve Band (Rockin’ blues and soulful originals)
Wednesday, July 20
Sabroso (Latin to funk and everything between)
Wednesday, July 27
Andy Stokes (Traditional R&B)
WILLAMETTE PARK • SW Macadam & Nebraska St • Transit #35, #36,#43
Wednesday, July 6
National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) presents: Freak Mountain Ramblers (Home brewed mountain rock ‘n’ roll)
Wednesday, July 13
Malea & The Tourists (PDX’s Dynamic swing, pop, variety band)
Wednesday, July 20
The Back Alley String Band (Bluegrass, Americana and original acoustic music)
Wednesday, July 27
Oregon Health Science University (OHSU) presents: Reggie Houston’s Box of Chocolates (Fine sax with strings attached)
VENTURA PARK • SE 113th & Stark St • Transit #20, blue
Wednesday, Aug 3
Barn Door Slammers (Western swing and hillbilly jazz)
Wednesday, Aug 10
Tracy Fordice Band (Original, soulful rock)
Wednesday, Aug 17
Wamba (World Beat, African jazz, Afrobeat)
Wednesday, Aug 24
Son de Cuba (Latin, African, and jazz rhythms)
THURSDAYS
WALLACE PARK • NW 25th & Raleigh St • Transit #15, #18
Thursday, July 7
SELCO Community Credit Union presents: Castletown (Energetic Celtic folk rock)
Thursday, July 14
Geno Michaels & Soul City (Neo-Soul, R&B, funk)
Thursday, July 21
SELCO Community Credit Union presents: Caleb Klauder (Americana, honky tonk)
GLENHAVEN PARK • NE 82nd & Siskiyou St • Transit #72
Thursday, July 7
Sam Bam Boo (Caribbean grooves and tropical rhythms)
Thursday, July 14
Tony Ozier & the Doo Doo Funk All Stars (Funk and beats galore)
Thursday, July 21
Too Loose Cajun Zydeco Band (Louisiana dance tunes)
BERRYDALE PARK • SE 92nd & Taylor St • Transit #15, Green
Thursday, Aug 11
Sapphire Health Services presents: Samsel (Harmonious indie rock)
Thursday, Aug 18
University of Western States presents: The Libertine Bells (Hot, vintage swing)
Thursday, Aug 25
The Rose City Kings (Muddy award-;winning blues)
COUCH PARK • NW 20th & Glisan St • Transit #77
Thursday, Aug 11
Folsom (Fun-loving, classic Americana)
Thursday, Aug 18
Tezeta (Funky soul and jazz inspired by Ethiopia’s golden age)
FRIDAYS
FERNHILL PARK • NE 37th, North of Ainsworth St • Transit #75, #72
Friday, July 8
Vacasa presents: Tony Starlight (Music, laughter, Sinatra to the ‘80s)
Friday, July 15
The Quick & Easy Boys (Harmonious indie rock)
Friday, July 22
LaRhonda Steele (Irresistible soul music)
Friday, July 29
Mariachi Viva Mexico (The premier mariachi band in the Northwest)
LOVEJOY FOUNTAIN PARK • SW 3rd & Harrison • Transit #35, #54, Green, Yellow
Friday, July 22
Jujuba (Danceable Nigerian Afrobeat)
Friday, July 29
The Shanghai Woolies (Hot jazz-age pop)
INDEPENDENT CONCERTS
Saturday, July 30
Cathedral Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Sunday, July 31
Laurelhurst Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Wednesday, Aug 3
Willamette Park • 5:30 PM
NCNM & OHSU presents: South Portland Health & Safety Fair
Friday, Aug 5
South Park Blocks • 6:30 PM
National Night Out Downtown Neighborhood Association presents: Pa’Lante (Fiery salsa & Afro-Cuban rhythms)
Saturday, Aug 6
Peninsula Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Sunday, Aug 7
Grant Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Sunday, Aug 14
Washington Park • 6:00 PM
Portland Festival Symphony
Sunday, Aug 28
Laurelhurst Park • 6:00 PM
Providence Stage Band
FOOD VENDORS
Aladdin Cafe
Fernhill Park
Atlas Scoops
Sellwood Park
Bi-Partisan Cafe
Mt. Tabor Park
Mad Dogs
Sellwood, Wallace, Couch, Mt Tabor, Cathedral, Laurelhurst, Lovejoy, Grant, and Peninsula Park
Bassotto Gelateria
Kenton Park, Columbia Annex
Island Daydream Shave Ice
Wallace, Couch, McCoy, Dawson, and Fernhill Park
My Mamma’s Gumbo
Sellwood, Columbia Annex, Dawson, McCoy, and Berrydale Park
Nia Water Beverage Catering
Laurelhurst, Peninsula, Cathedral, and Grant Park
Po’Shines
Kenton Park
Portland Ice Cream Company
Mt Tabor, Berrydale, Willamette, Ventura, Lovejoy, Cathedral, Laurelhurst, Peninsula, Grant, and Washington Park
Ross Island Grocery & Cafe
Willamette Park
Pip’s Original Doughnuts
Glenhaven Park
The Village Crepery
Wallace Park, Fernhill Park
Tortilleria y Tienda de Leon’s
Fernhill, Ventura, Sellwood, and Glenhaven Park
The Whole Bowl
Mt. Tabor Park
If you need a sign language interpreter or FM loop amplifier, please contact 503-823-4333, or 711 (TRS) at least ten (10) business days in advance of the performance. Information about PP&R programs and services is available online for those needing a voice synthesis – PortlandParks.org.
Alcoholic beverages for personal consumption are permitted only during Concerts in the Park events.
All dogs must be on a leash.
All parks and natural areas are smoke and tobacco free zones.
Portland, OR. The Fifth Annual Stand Together Week, which runs from June 6th to 12th, offers fans the chance to volunteer at local nonprofits alongside players from the Timbers, Thorns FC and T2. Timbers players Jack Barnaby, Jake Gleeson and Jack Jewsbury spent time with the kids at Bless Field. Since 2012, Stand Together Week participants donated 10,375 hours of service at more than 131 events benefitting youth and the environment in the greater-Portland area. Nonprofits served include PlayWorks!, Growing Gardens, Active Children Portland and the Community Cycling Center, among many others. There are still a few volunteer opportunities left for Stand Together Week; Hands on Greater Portland has all the details.
Steve Palacios and Victor Arboleda of Portland Timbers 2 work together to help build a skateboard ramp for youth at Living Cully in NE Portland. (Photo: Eric Cech-Portland)
Thorns FC’s Mallory Weber working alongside community volunteers in Timber Jim’s garden at the Tualatin School House Pantry. (Photo: Eric Cech-Portland)
Timbers head coach Caleb Porter reads to children at the Hillsboro Library as part of Stand Together Week. (Photo: Eric Cech)
Timbers defender Zarek Valentin chats with volunteers following the Stand Together Week events at Hillsboro Library. (Photo: Eric Cech-Portland)
Timbers Owner & CEO Merritt Paulson talks with former Portland Trail Blazer and Univ. of Portland coach Terry Porter and forward Fanendo Adi at the Oregon Food Bank.
Portland Thorns FC player Kendall Johnson plays a game of soccer with the kids of 4 Worlds United Soccer in SE Portland on Day 2 of Stand Together Week. (Photo: Eric Cech-Portland)
T2 defender Rennico Clarke joins volunteers from the community in fixing bicycles at the Community Cycling Center in NE Portland. (Photo: Eric Cech-Portland)
Thorns players Mana Shim, Mckenzie Berryhill and Celeste Boureille work with Timbers 2 player Rennico Clarke to fix bicycles at the Community Cycling Center in NE Portland. (Photo: Eric Cech.)
Fans love getting out of the stands and volunteering side-by-side with their favorite players. (This photo is from June 1st as Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell (24) and goalkeeper Jake Gleeson (90) hold up log slabs after the 1-0 win at Providence Park. (Photo: Craig Mitchelldyer)
With the help of Hands On Greater Portland, and Presenting Partners adidas, Alaska Airlines, Coca-Cola, Daimler Trucks North America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, KPTV FOX 12, Providence Health Plan, Simple, and University of Portland, more than 30 volunteer projects benefitting organizations focused on youth and the environment are offered across the Portland metro area.
Portland, OR. The Technology Association of Oregon (TAO) announced the winners of the 2016 Oregon Technology Awards, which celebrate excellence and achievement in the region’s technology industry. Keith Larson of Intel Capital was the recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. The 32nd annual Oregon Technology Awards included awards for Technology Company of the Year (based on five size categories) as well as Influential Technology Company Not Headquartered in Oregon and Most Disruptive Technology. (Photo credit, Jason DeSomer)
Bob Conlin of NAVEX Global was honored as as the 2016 Technology Executive of the Year. Jason DeSomer Photography
“The influence and impact of TAO and the regional tech industry we serve has grown significantly over the last year. Tech is driving the state’s economic growth. And tonight we celebrated the leading tech companies with the biggest impact”, explained TAO CEO and President, Skip Newberry. The winners were selected from a wide spectrum of industries within the various award categories.
Scott Brown from Axian, Maxine Taylor from First Tech, Meggan Low from First Tech and Alina Periyani from Vestas at the 32nd annual Oregon Tech Awards. Jason DeSomer Photography
Jason DeSomer Photography
Here’s a list of the 2016 Oregon Technology Award winners:
To learn more, visit the Oregon Technology Awards webpage.
About the Technology Association of Oregon:
Technology Association of Oregon is a local nonprofit working to build opportunities, better our economy and unify a voice for innovation in Oregon and beyond. A recognized leader in shaping and growing technology and business communities, TAO empowers businesses and entrepreneurs through networks, events, advocacy, resources and more. With over 400 member-companies, TAO’s network brings together some of the largest companies in the world, small startups, and tech-enabled companies that are using technology to drive growth and innovation. For more information please visit www.techoregon.org.
Portland, OR. Joined by over 150 supporters, Call to Safety (formerly the Portland Women’s Crisis Line) revealed its new name at an annual fundraising event, UNITE: A Night of Transformation. The benefit on May 11th raised nearly $50,000 to support services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. SuAnne Triebenbach, Rebecca Peatow-Nickels and Meghan Milinski posed for a photo at the event. (Photo credit, J Tyler Huber)
Melinda Purvis and Kelly Stover
Call to Safety provides the region’s primary crisis line for survivors, as well as in-person advocacy at hospitals and in the community. The event included two raffles, a Wall of Wine, and a special appeal hosted by Kelly Russel. Brenda Tracy, a survivor turned activist and policy adviser, and the Victim’s Rights Law Center each received one of Call to Safety’s Visionary Awards. The event also served as an opportunity for the organization to reveal its new identity– one that represents a commitment to inclusivity and social justice.
Cassie Clements and Stacy Urban
The event was held at The Exchange Ballroom.
From Call to Safety:
Working to fulfill our mission of ending domestic and sexual violence by providing confidential support services and education to empower our community, Call to Safety provides a comprehensive 24/7 crisis line, follow-up advocacy for survivors, support groups, community outreach and education, and sexual assault medical advocacy. We can support crisis line callers in any language through our international language bank, and connect survivors to local culturally-specific resources or co-advocacy. Call to Safety advocates provide every caller with a needs assessment, peer support, safety planning, crisis intervention, and information and referrals to community resources. Our advocates work with specific populations to provide culturally relevant and specialized services for survivors experiencing homelessness, survivors with developmental and intellectual disabilities, and sex workers. Sexual assault advocacy provides specialized services to survivors of sexual assault.
Our Volunteer and Outreach Program strengthens community relationships and supports all of Call to Safety’s core services, from direct service on the crisis line to development and administrative support. Our training programs and workshops inform the community on the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, their prevalence in our society, intersecting forms of oppression, and how to be a supportive advocate.
We challenge ourselves to provide responsive programs and services that center on outreach and collaboration. Call to Safety recognizes that we live in an inherently racist culture and that many survivors experience racism on a daily basis. As a continuation of our work to dismantle all forms of oppression and provide equitable services, we are striving to become an anti-racist organization by applying the lens of racial justice to our work with individuals and institutions.
Core Values: EMPOWERMENT
We believe survivors and work to support individuals in empowering themselves as they seek safety and healing. Our approach centers on supporting individuals in gaining power and control over their lives in ways that draw on their experiences, trust their instincts, and build on their strengths. Our outreach and education programs dispel misconceptions and empower community members to dismantle societal and institutionalized oppressions. We acknowledge the impact that vicarious trauma has on our organization’s members and community partners. We celebrate our exposure to vicarious resilience and sustain ourselves by bringing humor, love, and a joyful spirit to each other on this journey.
SURVIVOR-LED SERVICES
Call to Safety advocates work from empowerment, trauma informed, and strengths-based models. Through these models, we meet survivors where they are and trust that they know the best path for themselves towards safety and well-being. Our services offer individuals a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard and heal from trauma. We believe that each survivor is the expert of their own life and we support survivors in making decisions they identify as the right choices for their individual needs. Our staff and volunteers, many of whom identify as survivors themselves, play a vital role in the way we interact with the community around us.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
As advocates for oppressed communities we align our actions with intersectional feminist, anti-oppressive, and economic justice principles. We are committed to putting equity at the forefront of our work bybecoming an anti-racist organization that values inclusive programming, recognizes complex barriers, and values diverse individual and community strengths. We encourage our organization’s members to be mindful of their intersecting positions of privilege and oppression. We recognize the importance of developing critical thinking and taking action. Regular staff members are required to use paid time to participate in racial justice community work. With an economic justice lens we acknowledge the need for improved staff compensation and benefits.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Call to Safety is committed to ending oppression by mobilizing our community toward activism for a thriving future. Whenever possible, we provide prevention and outreach information to the community at large. By building relationships with others, we nurture learning opportunities and inspire positive change within our organization, institutions, and communities. We recognize the importance of fostering relationships with the media to raise awareness about violence against all people.
MUTUAL SUPPORT & UNITY
In solidarity with domestic and sexual violence organizations, government programs, and other community organizations, we work toward a common goal of ending violence and oppression. We realize we are all imperfect, well-intentioned human beings trying to make a difference. With this in mind, we agree to take risks, work outside of our comfort zones, listen deeply, ask questions, and support each other in this difficult work.
Portland, OR. Over 500 community leaders gathered at the Portland Art Museum on May 6th to support The Dougy Center, a National Center for Grieving Children & Families. The 2016 Reflection Benefit & Auction was presented by KinderCare Education. This year’s event raised the most money in Dougy Center history. The night included a silent auction showcasing a gallery of one-of-a-kind art designed by children and teens, an elegant dinner, a testimonial by a Dougy Center family and a live auction. The benefit, Co-Chaired by Dougy Center Board Member Kevin Sailor and his wife Jessica, raised over $685,000 for programs to support children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death or those living with a family member with an advanced serious illness.
Artwork, like “The Blue Dragon” were popular auction items.
There was a lot of excitement about picking a Boxster raffle ticket. It’s first time in 19 years that The Dougy Center Porsche Boxster Raffle completely sold out of all 2,000 tickets.
The Boxter winner, David Jackson of Beaverton, was not at the auction, but posed with his new car when it was delivered.
From The Dougy Center:
The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults and their families who are grieving a death can share their experiences. Locally, The Dougy Center serves over 500 children and 350 adult family members each month with peer support groups in Portland, Hillsboro and Canby. Through the National Center for Grieving Children & Families, The Dougy Center also provides information and training locally, nationally and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children in grief. The Dougy Center does not charge for its support services, and relies solely on the generous donations of individuals, corporations and foundations.
Portland, OR. Ride Connection held its annual fundraising event, Going Places, at the Oregon Zoo on May 13th, raising close to $72,000. Nearly 220 guests, including Joe Connors, Lisa Schmidt and Jeff and Lisa Faust, (representatives from event sponsor Pacific Continental Bank) showed their support for the organization by participating in live and silent auctions as well as a paddle raise. Customers also told their stories to highlight the work Ride Connection does in the community to provide accessible transportation options throughout the Portland region. The Ride Connection network is made up of a collection of agencies who serve older adults and people with disabilities as well as low-income individuals and general public by offering a variety of transportation options in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Together, it provided nearly 500,000 rides and supported over 2,000 individuals with training and access to public transportation last year. This video tells the story of Ride Connections:
Representatives from event sponsor, Schetky NW Bus Sales, Randy, Dave and Chase Schetky and guests.
Ride Connection customers Donna and Tonja were featured in the event video and shared their story during the program.
Event sponsor, Holst Architecture and guests.
Guests Adam and Laura Troxel and Jeff and Amy Olson enjoyed the photo booth.
From Ride Connection:
Ride Connection is a private, non-profit organization based in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to coordinating and providing transportation services to people with limited options in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties. Our organization has been linking transportation to people in our communities for over 25 years.
We believe transportation is a basic human right. Access to transportation means mobility, and being mobile allows a person to connect with his or her community and other essential life destinations.
Portland, Oregon. It was a star-studded night at the 30th annual Oregon Episcopal School auction. Over 300 guests walked the red carpet past student paparazzi to celebrate the Golden Age of the Silver Screen. “Aardy Goes to Hollywood,” held at Montgomery Park, featured Auction Chair Michelle Fitzhenry, Co-Chair Hilary O’Hollaren, Master of Ceremonies Cameron Jack, and Auctioneer Kelly Russell.
OES kids rally the troops at the March 12th event.
OES Parent Volunteer, Carol Timm, Sells Raffle Tickets.
OES Student ‘Paparazzi’ Welcome Auction Guests
Scene-stealing OES students appeared in a video entitled “A Second Home,” and then spoke to the audience on what it means to be an Aardvark. By the time the credits rolled at the end of the evening, the behind-the-scenes crew returned with box-office receipts totaling over $520,000.
The OES Auction is held every spring. Proceeds support the Aardvarks Advocate Skills and Knowledge (AASK) community educational partnership program, employee professional growth and development, and other important projects that enhance both the OES campus and student learning experiences.
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