Portland Jewish Academy Auction Raises $555,000

Portland Jewish Academy Auction Raises $555,000

Portland, December 15th, 2013. Portland Jewish Academy’s Annual Auction was a huge success.. With a theme of Sunday Night Fever, attendees dressed up in afros, bright colored shirts and bell bottoms to show their spirit for the occasion; Stacy Barna, Carmen Borg, Jordan Schnitzer looked over the auction items.  (Photo credit, Oolite Photography) The auction was filled with fabulous items including art created by the students themselves. The result: $555,000 raised for Scholarships and S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math). A big thanks to the Community Grand Patron Sponsors: Steve “Rosy” Rosenberg and Ellen Lippman as well as The Jay & Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation.

Robin McCoy, Barbra Fisher, Sandy Nemer

Robin McCoy, Barbra Fisher, Sandy Nemer

RACC Awards $661,543 to Nonprofit Organizations for 2014

RACC Awards $661,543 to Nonprofit Organizations for 2014

Portland, December 20th, 2013. The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) has awarded $661,543 in project grants for calendar year 2014, including 60 grants to nonprofit organizations and schools, and 88 individual artists in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties. This sum is 10.7% less than RACC awarded for project grants last year, attributable primarily to across-the-board cuts from the City of Portland, RACC’s largest funding source. Clackamas County, Washington County, Multnomah County, Metro, and Work for Art also help fund these project grants. 

With applications at an all-time high, this year’s grants were especially competitive – only 42% of all requests were fully or partially funded. Even so, many individual artists were successful in securing RACC funds for the first time – 60% of all funded artists and 20% of all funded organizations this cycle are receiving their first RACC project grant. 

Fifty-eight volunteers served on 14 different panels organized by discipline. Most (93%) served as a RACC panelist for the first time, and 38% identified as non-Caucasian and/or multicultural. Guided by staff during the months of October, November and December, these volunteers evaluated 134 proposals based on artistic merit, audience development and financial accountability, and forwarded their final recommendations to the RACC board of directors, which approved the grants on December 18. 

A summary of funded grants can be found at www.racc.org/2014projectgrants. Among them: 

  • First-time grant recipients David Ornette Cherry, a jazz and world music composer, will integrate storytelling, visual arts installation, and his Organic Nation band into a music performance; Anthony Hudson (aka Carla Rossi) will host a monologue and song-driven cabaret utilizing storytelling, music, dance, video and drag to tell the story of Weimar Germany juxtaposed against contemporary America; and playwright Deborah Rodney will further develop her original musical play for youth, “Bully the Kid,” through a series of community readings. 
  • Badass Theatre Company received their first RACC project grant to support an upcoming production of Sans Merci by Johnna Adams. Colored Pencils Art and Culture Council plans to develop a series of events in partnership with Multnomah County libraries to promote local authors and ESL students from diverse communities. The Northwest Animation Festival will use its first award to showcase the breadth of animation for NW audiences, and The Projects Festival will present workshops, panels and performances with experimental artists working in comics. 
  • The Art Gym in Clackamas County will feature a major exhibition and publication for Vanessa Renwick, and Christopher Mooney will exhibit his large scale portraits depicting workers on the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Willamette River Bridge. 
  • Washington County residents will see a new round of Ten Tiny Dances presented by the Beaverton Arts Commission and new mosaic pavers created by the community with artist Lynn Adamo installed at the Shute Park Library in Hillsboro.

In addition, an anonymous donor continues to provide special funding for an annual “Innovation Prize” of $2,500. This year’s award for outstanding, innovative, media-oriented project goes to Laura Heit for a hand drawn animated installation and film titled “Two Ways Down.” 

“RACC has been working hard to reach out and collaborate with new artists and new artistic communities in the region, and I believe that this fantastic slate of upcoming projects reflects that commitment,” Eloise Damrosch, executive director of RACC. “We are looking forward to another year of creation and innovation, and we will continue evolving our process and procedures to ensure that we are supporting a diverse array of artists and organizations in our community.”

A complete listing of grants appears below, and summaries of each grant are available at www.racc.org/2014projectgrants.

Note: (*) denotes Clackamas County applicants, and (**) denotes Washington County based applicants. All other applicants are based in Multnomah County.

 

Individual Artist Category/Discipline Amount
Lynn Adamo ** Community Participation $ 3,947
Andrew C. Anderson Furgeson Multi-Discipline $ 5,400
Yulia Arakelyan Dance/Movement $ 5,675
David Bee Media Arts $ 4,500
Heather Lee Birdsong Visual Arts $ 3,041
Paul Cavanagh Literature $ 4,973
Meshi Chavez Dance/Movement $ 3,404
David Ornette Cherry Music $ 4,500
Taiga Christie Community Participation $ 3,759
Krista Connerly Visual Arts $ 4,500
Tyler Corbett Visual Arts $ 4,230
Lori Damiano Multi-Discipline $ 4,129
Zackery C. Denfeld Social Practice $ 6,000
Steven Doughton Media Arts $ 4,798
Melanie Flood Visual Arts $ 4,421
Jack T. Gabel Music $ 5,870
Jeff Gierer Community Participation $ 5,100
Damien Gilley Visual Arts $ 4,784
Daniel J. Glendening Visual Arts $ 5,320
Cheryl Green Media Arts $ 4,600
Michael Griggs Theatre $ 6,000
Stacey Hallal Multi-Discipline $ 4,350
Jo Hamilton Visual Arts $ 4,232
Allie Hankins Dance/Movement $ 4,336
Wayne Harrel Theatre $ 2,194
Jen Harrison Music $ 5,686
Laura Heit Multi-Discipline $ 3,662
Laura Heit Multi-Discipline $ 2,500
Hector Hernandez Community Participation $ 4,309
Justin Hocking Community Participation $ 4,035
Tahni Holt Dance/Movement $ 5,150
Kurtis Hough Media Arts $ 5,100
Anthony Hudson Multi-Discipline $ 2,866
Laura Hughes Visual Arts $ 5,168
Linda Hutchins Multi-Discipline $ 4,800
Lawrence Johnson Media Arts $ 5,700
Evan La Londe Visual Arts $ 2,805
Mark LaPierre Theatre $ 3,013
Jeff Leake Arts-In-Schools $ 3,788
Waylon Lenk Literature $ 2,778
Ellen Lesperance Visual Arts $ 2,883
Alain LeTourneau Media Arts $ 5,905
Brian Lindstrom Community Participation $ 4,800
Gabriel Liston Visual Arts $ 1,588
Joaquin Lopez ** Multi-Discipline $ 3,216
Dana Lynn Louis Visual Arts $ 5,100
Anna Magruder Visual Arts $ 2,986
Susannah Mars * Theatre $ 4,204
Jim McGinn Dance/Movement $ 5,400
Anita Menon ** Multi-Discipline $ 5,328
Stephen Miller Multi-Discipline $ 3,071
Renee Mitchell Community Participation $ 5,355
Christopher Mooney * Visual Arts $ 4,500
Emily Myers Visual Arts $ 3,285
Sarah Nagy Arts-In-Schools $ 5,100
Motoya Nakamura Visual Arts $ 5,430
Loren Nelson ** Visual Arts $ 4,025
Caroline Oakley Arts-In-Schools $ 5,640
Chris G. Parkhurst Media Arts $ 5,320
Susan E. Peck Community Participation $ 3,998
Roger Peet Multi-Discipline $ 5,310
Andrew Phoenix Theatre $ 4,708
Ryan Pierce Visual Arts $ 5,236
Tracy Pitts Media Arts $ 4,309
Melissa Reeser Poulin Literature $ 4,423
Alicia Jo Rabins Music $ 3,400
Wendy Red Star Visual Arts $ 4,313
Vanessa Olivia Renwick Media Arts $ 4,930
Jen Delos Reyes Literature $ 3,881
Dmae Roberts Multi-Discipline $ 5,800
Deborah Rodney Community Participation $ 3,990
Danielle Ross Dance/Movement $ 4,654
Paul X. Rutz Visual Arts $ 4,280
Julie Sabatier Media Arts $ 4,304
Tracy Schlapp Multi-Discipline $ 4,893
Stephanie Simek Visual Arts $ 4,220
Anne Sorce Theatre $ 5,092
Dao Strom Multi-Discipline $ 5,850
Marianna C. Thielen Music $ 4,570
Lorenzo Triburgo Visual Arts $ 5,301
Leslie Tucker Visual Arts $ 2,879
Philip Van Scotter Media Arts $ 4,256
Holcombe Waller Multi-Discipline $ 4,500
Shu-Ju Wang Visual Arts $ 4,729
Damaris Webb Theatre $ 4,223
James Westby ** Media Arts $ 5,100
Kelly Williams Community Participation $ 5,990
Reeva Wortel Visual Arts $ 5,015
Erin Yanke Media Arts $ 5,038

 

Organization Category/Discipline Amount
45th Parallel Music $ 5,132
Badass Theatre Company Theatre $ 4,680
Beaverton Arts Commission ** Presenting $ 5,415
Blackfish Gallery Visual Arts $ 3,825
Boom Arts Theatre $ 3,686
Cascadia Composers Music $ 3,000
Colored Pencils Art and Culture Council Community Participation $ 3,071
Community Alliance of Tenants Multi-Discipline $ 4,630
Conduit Dance, Inc. Dance/Movement $ 6,000
Creative Music Guild Multi-Discipline $ 4,463
Creative Science School PTA Arts-In-Schools $ 2,588
Curious Comedy Theater Theatre $ 5,520
Disjecta Interdisciplinary Art Center Visual Arts $ 5,700
Estacada Arts Commission * Community Participation $ 5,369
Estacada Together * Arts-In-Schools $ 5,700
Fear No Music Music $ 4,500
George Middle School Arts-In-Schools $ 2,250
Grout Elementary Arts-In-Schools $ 4,400
In Mulieribus Music $ 4,294
India Cultural Association ** Community Participation $ 4,350
Irvington School PTA Arts-In-Schools $ 5,100
Jewish Theatre Collaborative Arts-In-Schools $ 2,250
Ko-Falen Cultural Center Arts-In-Schools $ 1,548
Kukatonon Community Participation $ 4,500
Live on Stage Theatre $ 4,391
Los Portenos ** Theatre $ 4,503
Media Rites Media Arts $ 4,388
MetroArts, Inc. Music $ 4,229
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) Community Participation $ 4,500
Museum of Contemporary Craft Folk Arts $ 4,500
My Voice Music Community Participation $ 5,288
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Clackamas County (NAMI-CC) * Community Participation $ 4,275
New City Initiative (JOIN) Community Participation $ 4,500
Northwest Animation Festival Presenting $ 4,399
Northwest Film Center Community Participation $ 3,720
Open Meadow Alternative Schools Arts-In-Schools $ 4,228
Opera Theater Oregon Multi-Discipline $ 5,945
Oregon Cultural Access (ORCA) Community Participation $ 4,728
Oregon Jewish Museum Visual Arts $ 3,520
Performance Works Northwest Presenting $ 2,388
Portland Children’s Museum Visual Arts $ 5,400
Portland Community College Foundation Visual Arts $ 3,854
Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble (PETE) Theatre $ 6,000
Portland Jazz Festival Music $ 5,690
Portland Oregon Women’s Film Festival Media Arts $ 5,100
Portland Queer Documentary Film Festival Media Arts $ 5,850
Portland Vocal Consort ** Music $ 3,744
POV Dance Dance/Movement $ 4,487
RASIKA – India Arts and Culture Council Music $ 4,520
Risk/Reward Presenting $ 5,390
Signal Fire Literature $ 2,800
The Art Gym * Visual Arts $ 5,700
The Circus Project Community Participation $ 3,637
The Library Foundation Community Participation $ 5,400
The Obo Addy Legacy Project Community Participation $ 4,388
The Projects Festival Community Participation $ 5,653
Triangle Productions! Theatre $ 4,418
VOZ Worker’s Rights Education Project Community Participation $ 4,500
Water in the Desert Multi-Discipline $ 4,489
Well Arts Institute Community Participation $ 1,299

 

 

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Friends and Family Rally to Support Accident Victim Jake Ellis

Friends and Family Rally to Support Accident Victim Jake Ellis

Portland, December 14th, 2013.  A Portland teen seriously injured while away at college continues to make strides. A spaghetti dinner November 27th at Central Catholic High School drew over 400 people who wanted to support alumnus, Jake Ellis. Lucie Keeton, Bailey Cook, Breydon Ford, Stella Kalomiris, and Jennie Menendez joined the crew in their signature tee-shirts.

Ellis Family together on Thanksgiving 2013

The Ellis Family together on Thanksgiving 2013

Jake, who is a freshman at Marymount College in Los Angeles was on his way to golf practice last October when the car he was riding in was in an accident. Now he’s taking his first steps toward recovery in physical therapy.

McCall Phillips, Bella Marconi, Shannon Kehoe

McCall Phillips, Bella Marconi, and Shannon Kehoe at the fundraiser.

Central Catholic parents Reid Mueller and his wife Lisa Crupi with Central Catholic parents Nancy and Gary McMann

Central Catholic parents Reid Mueller and his wife Lisa Crupi with Central Catholic parents Nancy and Gary McMann 

Central Catholic parent, Allison Kehoe with Josie Peterson and Karen Peterson

Central Catholic parent, Allison Kehoe with Josie Peterson and Karen Peterson.

Wendy Cook with Central Catholic parent and event organizer, Gina Hill

Wendy Cook with Central Catholic parent and event organizer, Gina Hill.

Monsignor Tim Murphy and Riley Ellis (Jake's older sister) thank the crowd of around 450

Monsignor Tim Murphy and Riley Ellis (Jake’s older sister) thank the crowd of around 450 people.

All the money raised at the dinner and tee-shirt sales will help cover travel expenses for Jake Ellis’ parents so they can be by his side. You can make a donation at Fightonjake.com.

St. Mary’s Academy’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Raises Record $506,014

St. Mary’s Academy’s 20th Anniversary Luncheon Raises Record $506,014

Portland, November 12th, 2013. St. Mary’s Academy’s 20th anniversary Food for Thought tuition assistance luncheon raised a record-breaking $506,014. The signature event at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower and drew 725 attendees united in their passion for ensuring that a St. Mary’s education remains accessible to all young women.

Tom Fink, Bob Harold

Sue Alstadt, Sue Benson Henningsen ’87

Henry and Tracy Hooper

Henry and Tracy Hooper

This year’s event revenue represented a 24 percent increase over the previous record of $407,000 set in 2003.

The event was co-chaired by alumnae Suzann Baricevic Murphy and Megan O’Donnell Murphy and emceed by KGW morning news anchor Brenda Braxton, also a current St. Mary’s Academy parent. This year’s keynote speaker was New York Times bestselling author Dr. Jane McGonigal and the student speaker was senior Ceirah McCauley, a tuition assistance recipient.

Mary Mathews Stevens ’80, Molly Mathews Bjorklund ’83, John Murphy, Christina Friedhoff, Megan O’Donnell Murphy ’89

Kimberly Cooper, Bob Harold, Priscilla Lewis

Kimberly Cooper, Bob Harold, Priscilla Lewis

Sam Romanaggi, Louann Lynn, Dr. Donald Romanaggi

Sam Romanaggi, Louann Lynn, Dr. Donald Romanaggi

Food for Thought is St. Mary’s largest fundraiser in support of tuition assistance. Financial aid provided by St. Mary’s has increased more than 160 percent in the past decade. This year, 41 percent of students receive need-based aid, totaling nearly $1.4 million.”

The Portland Japanese Garden’s 50th Anniversary Gala Raises over $370,000

The Portland Japanese Garden’s 50th Anniversary Gala Raises over $370,000

Portland, December 3rd, 2013. The Portland Japanese Garden is looking back on a banner anniversary year. On the October 19th 500 guests celebrated the garden’s 50th anniversary at a black-tie gala at the Portland Art Museum. Six of the original Garden directors attended as well as original Garden members and more than 50 guests from Japan. The evening raised over $370,000 for the independent nonprofit. Supporters included Ron Ragen, Lee Ragen, Dede DeJager, Laura Meier, Gwyneth Gamble Booth, Jean Meihoff, and Walt Meihoff.

His Excellency Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassador of Japan to the United States, honored the Garden by speaking with guests about his view of what the Portland Japanese Garden represents. “Someone once said that gardens are a form of autobiography, and I think there is some truth in that. So what does a Japanese garden tell us about the Japanese people? I think it says that we seek peace, harmony, serenity, and that nature is the ideal we seek. And let me add that Portland’s Japanese Garden says something about you, too. It says this is a city that is not afraid to welcome different cultures and peoples and ideas…This, in turn, builds on and promotes understanding between our two nations.”

Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae and Ryunosuke Endo

Ambassador Kenichiro Sasae and Ryunosuke Endo

Mark and Katherine Frandsen and Barbara and Rob McCormick

Mark and Katherine Frandsen and Barbara and Rob McCormick

The Gala Committee included Co-Chairs Jim and Cathy Rudd and Fred and Gail Jubitz, also Consul General of Japan Hiroshi Furusawa, Dorie Vollum, Melissa Babson, Suzanne Millis, Ann Carter, Katherine Frandsen, Rebecca Teasdale, Wayne Quimby, Dede DeJager, Kristin Dozono, Gwyneth Gamble Booth, Douglas Bouland, and Gary Maffei.

 Cathy Rudd, Fred and Gail Jubitz. Gala Co-Chairs

Cathy Rudd, Fred and Gail Jubitz. Gala Co-Chairs

CEO Steve Bloom and Board President Gwyneth Gamble Booth acknowledged a long list of people from both near and far for their support for the Garden in addition to the Ambassador, including Arlene Schnitzer; David Jansen, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Don and Margie Olson, Torii Mor Winery; Oregon State Representative Jennifer Williamson; Misako Ito, Director of the Japan Foundation in Los Angeles; the Consul General from Japan in Portland, Hiroshi Furusawa; Masaaki Ito, for Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Kengo Kuma; Teruyo Yanai, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.; the Vollum Family; Alice Sumida; Chair of the International Advisory Board Carolyn Berry Wilson; and two grandchildren of original Garden designer Professor Takuma Tono. Also recognized were Garden Curator Sadafumi Uchiyama; Arlene Schnitzer Curator of Culture, Art & Education Diane Durston; Head Gardener Michael Kondo and Director of Garden Operations Cheryl Ching for their years of service; and each of the past Garden Directors.

Guests were greeted by koto music performed by Mitsuki Dazai. Other performances throughout the evening included taiko drumming by Takohachi; singing by Yuki Saori; shamisen by Masahiro Nitta and Tatsuya Hosono, followed by Masahiro Nitta and the Wacocoro Brothers from Japan. Artwork was on display by Anne Crumpacker and a 10’ tall ikebanaarrangement was provided by Phyllis Danielson, President, Ikebana International Chapter 47.

The gala was the culminating event in a year-long celebration of the Garden’s fiftieth anniversary that included programs and events for the community such as the Family Festival in September, the most ambitious art exhibitions in the Garden’s history; the Toko Shinoda, Noguchi and Fukami/Vollum exhibitions , and even a 50th anniversary celebration in Tokyo. Already working toward the next fifty years, the board and administration invite the community to support and celebrate the Portland Japanese Garden’s work to achieve a deeper understanding between the US and Japan. 

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The Portland Japanese Garden, founded in 1963, is the most authentic Japanese garden outside of Japan. Situated on 5.5 acres in the scenic West Hills of Portland, and featuring five traditional garden styles, the Portland Japanese Garden is open year-round. Programming includes art exhibitions, cultural festivals, lectures, and workshops. For more information, visit japanesegarden.com. 

Wild Salmon Center Hosts Special Luncheon with Governor Kitzhaber

Wild Salmon Center Hosts Special Luncheon with Governor Kitzhaber

Portland, December 4th, 2013. Over 80 Wild Salmon Center(WSC) supporters gathered for a special luncheon with Governor John Kitzhaber at the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center.  The Governor and WSC President Guido Rahr recognized regional champions for wild salmon and discussed future conservation opportunities in Oregon’s coastal watersheds. It was a chance for activists like Diane Hall, Executive Director at the The Bill Healy Foundation; Reegan Rae; Valerie Wilson, Scholarship Specialist at The Bill Healy Foundation to network. (photo credit, Andie Petkus)

Guido Rahr, President and CEO of Wild Salmon Center, and Pam Wiley, Willamette River Initiative Manager at Meyer Memorial Trust.

Guido Rahr, President and CEO of Wild Salmon Center, and Pam Wiley, Willamette River Initiative Manager at Meyer Memorial Trust.

Governor Kitzhaber stands with Wild Salmon Center and their partners in protecting wild salmon strongholds. (left to right) Guido Rahr (Wild Salmon Center), Tom Byler (Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board), Joe Furia (Freshwater Trust), Krystyna Wolniakowski (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation), Maggie Peyton (Upper Nehalem Watershed Council), Allison Hensey (Oregon Environmental Council), Governor John Kitzhaber, Steve Wise (Sandy River Basin Watershed Council), Scott Turo (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), Russell Hoeflich (The Nature Conservancy), Mark Trenholm (Wild Salmon Center), Eric Riley (Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers), and Cara Rose (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation).

Governor Kitzhaber (center) stands with Wild Salmon Center and their partners in protecting wild salmon strongholds.
Guido Rahr (Wild Salmon Center), Tom Byler (Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board), Joe Furia (Freshwater Trust), Krystyna Wolniakowski (National Fish and Wildlife Foundation), Maggie Peyton (Upper Nehalem Watershed Council), Allison Hensey (Oregon Environmental Council), Governor John Kitzhaber, Steve Wise (Sandy River Basin Watershed Council), Scott Turo (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), Russell Hoeflich (The Nature Conservancy), Mark Trenholm (Wild Salmon Center), Eric Riley (Partnership for the Umpqua Rivers), and Cara Rose (National Fish and Wildlife  foundation). 

Clay Newton; Julie Kuchepatov (WSC); David Finkel (WSC); Fraser Rieche (WSC Board).

Clay Newton; Julie Kuchepatov (WSC); David Finkel (WSC); Fraser Rieche (WSC Board).

The mission of Wild Salmon Center is to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wild salmon ecosystems across the Pacific Rim. It identifies science-based solutions to sustain wild salmonids and the human communities and livelihoods that depend on them.

NCL Mother/Daughter Tea a Holiday Tradition

NCL Mother/Daughter Tea a Holiday Tradition

Portland, December 1st, 2013. Members of the Portland Chapter of the Nation Charity League were out in force at the Portland Golf Club for the organization’s annual tea. The club was decked out in holiday sparkle as the nearly 300 moms and daughters took time to celebrate the season including Lake Oswego Freshman Shannon Kehoe and Jesuit Freshman, Genevieve Klein. (NCL) is a non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community involvement within local chapters throughout the United States. Last year members of the Portland Chapter volunteered a total of 7,567 in our local community.

NCL Portland Chapter Class of 2014

NCL Portland Chapter Class of 2014

Tea chair Elizabeth English with Chapter President Heather Waldrem

One of the Holiday Tea organizers, Elizabeth English with Chapter President Heather Waldrem

The tea included time for socializing and a fashion show.

The tea included time for socializing and a fashion show.

NCL Senior Megan Gooding and her mother, Denise Gooding

NCL Senior Megan Gooding and her mother, Denise Gooding

Junior Isabel Klein and Senior Madeline Mathews

Junior Isabel Klein and Senior Madeline Mathews

From the National Charity League:

The Portland Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. was chartered in April 1995 and was the first National Charity League chapter formed in the State of Oregon. Our chapter currently has 119 Patronesses and 140 Ticktockers.

National Charity League, Inc. (NCL) is a non-profit national organization of mothers and daughters who join together in community involvement within local chapters throughout the United States. Our goal is to foster a sense of community responsibility and strengthen the mother-daughter relationship.

Daughters participate in a six-year program of philanthropic work, educational activities and cultural events.

Portland Chapter Mailing address: P.O. Box 25108  Portland, Oregon 97298

Bank of America and New Seasons Present $15,000 to Oregon Food Bank

Bank of America and New Seasons Present $15,000 to Oregon Food Bank

Portland, December 12th, 2013. Representatives from Bank of America and New Seasons presented Oregon Food Bank with $15,000, capping off this year’s KINK Homegrown Music partnership. Nicole Frisch from Bank of America joined Cheona Philabaum and Whitney Krebs from New Seasons to present a $15,000 check to Sarah Schirmer from the Oregon Food Bank. For the last two years, KINK has produced the CD of local Portland-area artists, which is underwritten by Bank of America and sold at New Seasons stores – with 100% of the proceeds going to Oregon Food Bank. After the check presentation, volunteers from the Bank stayed to pack pears, rice and onions for families in need across the region.

From Oregon Food Bank:

Our mission: To eliminate hunger and its root causes … because no one should be hungry.

Oregon Food Bank takes a holistic approach to ending hunger by bringing our community together to provide food, education and hope to our neighbors in need.

We provide emergency food to people who are hungry through a cooperative statewide network of hunger-relief agencies, helping 1 in 5 households fend off hunger. OFB also leads statewide efforts to increase resources for hungry families and to eliminate the root causes of hunger by advocating for fair public policies, strengthening community food systems and providing nutrition and garden education to help people become more self-sufficient and resourceful.

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Honors Top Local Philanthropists

The Association of Fundraising Professionals Honors Top Local Philanthropists

Portland, November 19th, 2013. Cheers resounded at the AFP Awards Luncheon for award recipients and their friends and family like Cherie Walker, Karen Early, Charlie Walker, Douglas Walker and Karie Trumbo. The Association of Fundraising Professionals Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter (“AFP”) honored seven philanthropic individuals and organizations at the 2013 Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the Portland Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom. Gwyneth Gamble Booth was master of ceremonies which drew 660 people.  (photo credit, Andie Petkus)

Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Peter Frajola

Oregon Symphony Associate Concertmaster Peter Frajola

Gwyneth Gamble Booth, Master of Ceremonies and Carol Van Natta, President, AFP Oregon and SW Washington Chapter and Executive Director of the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation

Gwyneth Gamble Booth, Master of Ceremonies and Carol Van Natta,
President, AFP Oregon and SW Washington Chapter and Executive Director
of the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation

Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt and Albert Angelo III.

Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt and Albert Angelo III.

 

2013 AFP Philanthropy Award winners, left to right, Gert Bernstein, Japanese Garden, Outstanding Volunteer Group; Wendy Collie, CEO, New Seasons Market, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation; Charles Walker, Thomas Lamb Eliot Award for Service to Philanthropy; Carolyn Winter, Allan Price Award for Distinguished Service to the Fundraising Profession; Charlie Swindells, Bill Swindells, Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation; Marcia H. Randall, Outstanding Philanthropist; and Jerry Hulsman, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

2013 AFP Philanthropy Award winners, left to right, Gert Bernstein,
Japanese Garden, Outstanding Volunteer Group; Wendy Collie, CEO, New
Seasons Market, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation; Charles Walker,
Thomas Lamb Eliot Award for Service to Philanthropy; Carolyn Winter,
Allan Price Award for Distinguished Service to the Fundraising
Profession; Charlie Swindells, Bill Swindells, Outstanding
Philanthropic Foundation; Marcia H. Randall, Outstanding
Philanthropist; and Jerry Hulsman, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

2013 Philanthropy Award winners were:

·         Marcia H. Randall, Outstanding Philanthropist

·         Jerry Hulsman, Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser

·         New Seasons Market, Outstanding Philanthropic Corporation

·         Ann & Bill Swindells Charitable Trust, Outstanding Philanthropic Foundation

·         Japanese Garden Volunteers, Outstanding Volunteer Group

·         Carolyn Winter, Allan Price Award for Distinguished Service to the Fundraising Profession

·         Charlie Walker, Thomas Lamb Eliot Award

The AFP Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter provides resources, education and networking opportunities for development professionals in our region. Oregon State University Foundation and the University of Oregon were the Platinum Sponsors of the event.

The Schedule’s Here for the 2013 Christmas Ship Parade

The Schedule’s Here for the 2013 Christmas Ship Parade

Portland, December 6th, 2013. This year marks the 59th year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Portland, Oregon.  We’ve got the schedule for both routes with viewing locations and times for restaurants, hotels and outdoor viewing.

It is an volunteer organization, not all the boats make it out every night, but organizers always seem to have enough enthused Captains to put on a lively parade.

The traditional Christmas Ship Parade features decorated boats on the Willamette and Columbia rivers.

The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and Willamette River fleets.

The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and Willamette River fleets.

Both fleets will be out most every night for two weeks beginning December 6, 2013 and running nightly through December 21, 2013 (with the exception of Monday, December 9th, when the Christmas Ships will not run). The fleet will do a special performance in Camas, WA on Nov. 30th.

Without donations from the restaurants and the hotels that are situated along the waterfront, this parade would not be possible. Organizers encourage you to book Christmas parties at sponsoring restaurants and hotels. Christmas Ships, Inc is a non-profit organization,and depends on donations.

Weather and/or water conditions are the only elements that cancel the ships performance. That determination is made by the leaders for the evening one hour before the ships are scheduled to begin performing and will be posted here immediately.

2013 Willamette River Parade Schedule

Saturday, Nov. 30th – Camas/Washougal

At 7:00PM, the fleet will assemble in front of the Port of Camas/Washougal and parade in the area of the docks for about an hour. The fleet will then return to Portland on the Washington side. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Friday, Dec 6th – North Portland Harbor – Combined with Columbia Fleet

At 7:00PM, the parade will assemble in the area of the James. M Gleason boat ramp, (NE 43rd/Marine Dr), and then head downriver to North Portland Harbor. North Portland Harbor is located on the Oregon side of Hayden Island. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Saturday, Dec. 7th – St Helens, Columbia City, RV Park (WA side)

At 6:000PM, both fleets will assemble at the St. Helens City Docks and head downriver to Columbia City, and weather/river conditions permitting crosses to the WA side and the RV Park, then returns to St. Helens City Docks. The fleet is out about two hours. Ships remain overnight at St. Helens City Docks and leave Sunday for the trip up Multnomah Channel. Outdoor viewing locations

6:00PM

Sunday, Dec. 8th – Scappoose, Multnomah Channel to Willamette River

At 4:30PM, both the Columbia and the Willamette Fleet wil meet in the afternoon at Coon Island and leave for Scappoose arriving approximately 5:00PM then continue up the Multnomah Channel to the Willamette River. This is a long night and arrival at the Willamette River is usually between 8:00P and 8:30P. It is not possible to give a closer time frame due to weather conditions, debris in the river, and other conditions beyond our control. Additional information, restaurant and outdoor viewing locations

5:00PM

Monday, Dec. 9th – No Parade Tonight

Tuesday, Dec. 10th – OMSI to Fremont Bridge

At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area before heading upstream to the Spaghetti Factory before heading downriver to the area of the Fremont Bridge The fleet will go under the bridge and then turns to return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours. Restaurant and hotel links, outdoor viewing location and further details

7:00PM

Wednesday, Dec. 11th – Milwaukie

The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace. Restaurants and hotel links, outdoor viewing locations and further details

7:00PM

Thursday, Dec. 12th – OMSI to Fremont Bridge

At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area and head upstream to the Spaghetti Factory before heading downriver to the area of the Fremont Bridge The fleet will go under the bridge and then turns to return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours. Restaurant and hotel links, outdoor viewing location and further details

7:00PM

Friday, Dec. 13th – Milwaukie, Oregon Yacht Club

The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace. Restaurants and hotel links, outdoor viewing locations and further details

7:00PM

Saturday, Dec. 14th – Lake Oswego

At 5:00PM, both fleets will leave RiverPlace Marina(downtown Portland) headed to Lake Oswego, arriving about 6:15P – 6:30, subject to weather and river conditions. The ships will go as far as George Rogers Park and turn back to Portland. Restaurant, hotel and outdoor viewing locations, maps and further details

5:00PM

Sunday, Dec. 15th – Downtown Portland/St John’s area

At 5:00PM, the Willamette and Columbia Fleets assemble in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in the OMSI/Riverplace area and proceed upstream to the Spaghetti Factory before heading downriver to St. John’s arriving at approximately 6:30 PM and remain in the area for about 30 minutes. The parade will then continue on to the Columbia River and each boat owners home port. Additional information, restaurants and hotels, plus outdoor viewing locations

5:00PM

Monday, Dec. 16th – Milwaukie

The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace. Restaurants and hotel links, outdoor viewing locations and further details

7:00PM

Tuesday, Dec. 17th – OMSI to Fremont Bridge

At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in front of OMSI/Riverplace and proceed upriver to the Spaghetti Factory area before heading downriver to area of the Fremont Bridge The fleet will go under the bridge and then turns to return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours. Restaurant and hotel links, outdoor viewing location and further details

7:00PM

Wednesday, Dec. 18th – Milwaukie

The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace. Restaurants and hotel links, outdoor viewing locations and further details

7:00PM

Thursday, Dec. 19th – OMSI to Fremont Bridge

At 7:00PM, the Willamette Fleet assembles in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will begin in front of OMSI/Riverplace, proceed upriver to the Spaghetti Factory and then travel downriver to area of the Fremont Bridge The fleet will go under the bridge and then turns to return to Riverplace Marina. The fleet will be out for about two hours. Restaurant and hotel links, outdoor viewing location and further details

7:00PM

Friday, Dec. 20th – Milwaukie, Oregon Yacht Club

The Willamette Fleet assembles in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland) at 7:00PM and travels upriver to the area of the Milwaukie Boat Ramp. The fleet will arrive about 7:45PM and about 8:15P the fleet turns and returns to RiverPlace Marina. On the nights that Oregon Yacht Club is listed, the fleet will go in below Oaks Park and in front of the floating homes on the way back to RiverPlace. Restaurants and hotel links, outdoor viewing locations and further details

7:00PM

Saturday, Dec. 21st – Downtown Portland, St. Johns Boat Ramp

At 5:00PM the Willamette and Columbia Fleets will form up in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will head upriver to Rivers Edge and Spa then, return to work in the OMSI/Riverplace area for a time before heading downstream to the St. Johns Boat Ramp Area, arriving approximately 6:45PM. When finished, all boats will return to their home ports, the parade will not return to Riverplace Marina this night.
Restaurants and hotel links, outdoor viewing location and further details

2013 Columbia River Parade Schedule

Saturday, Nov. 30th – Camas/Washougal

At 7:00PM, the fleet will assemble in front of the Port of Camas/Washougal and parade in the area of the docks for about an hour. The fleet will then return to Portland on the Washington side. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Friday, Dec 6th – North Portland Harbor

At 7:00PM, the parade will assemble in the area of the James. M Gleason boat ramp, (NE 43rd/Marine Dr), and then head downriver to North Portland Harbor. North Portland Harbor is located on the Oregon side of Hayden Island. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Saturday, Dec 7th – St. Helens, Columbia City, RV Park on WA side

At 6:000PM, both fleets will assemble at the St. Helens City Docks and head downriver to Columbia City, and weather/river conditions permitting crosses to the WA side and the RV Park, then returns to St. Helens City Docks. The fleet is out about two hours. Ships remain overnight at St. Helens City Docks and leave Sunday for the trip up Multnomah Channel. Additional information and outdoor viewing locations

6:00PM

Sunday, Dec 8th – Scappoose, Multnomah Channel to the Willamette River

At 4:30PM, both the Columbia and the Willamette Fleet will meet in the afternoon at Coon Island and leave for Scappoose arriving approximately 5:00PM then continue up the Multnomah Channel to the Willamette River. This is a long night and arrival at the Willamette River is usually between 8:00P and 8:30P. It is not possible to give a closer time frame due to weather conditions, debris in the river, and other conditions beyond our control.
Additional information, restaurants, and outdoor viewing locations

5:00PM

Monday, Dec 9th – No Parade this night

Tuesday, Dec 10th – I-5 Bridge area, Hayden Bay

At 7:00PM, the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and turns at the east end of the parking lot to head downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area including Grandma’s Cove, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM at Beaches, and Hayden Bay approximately 8:45 PM. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Wednesday, Dec 11th – I-205 Bridge Area, 164th St. Steamboat Landing – Washington Side of River

At 7:00PM the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and departs upriver to the I-205 Bridge area by Steamboat Landing and up to about the 164th St. location before turning downriver Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Thursday, Dec 12th – James Gleason Boat Ramp/Washington Shores/I-5 Bridge Area.

At 7:00PM, the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and remains for about the first half hour, then heads across the river to the Washington Shoreline until about 8pm. Then heads downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area, arriving at approximately 8:15 PM. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Friday, Dec 13th – 42nd St. Boat Ramp Washington Shores/Wintler Park/Hayden Bay

At 7:00 PM the fleet will assemble in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive. Tonight the fleet will remain for the first hour in the area of the boat ramp, then cross the river to the Washington Shoreline at about 7:45PM. We will complete the night in Hayden Bay. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Saturday, Dec 14th – Lake Oswego

At 5:00PM, both fleets will leave RiverPlace Marina(downtown Portland) headed to Lake Oswego, arriving about 6:15P – 6:30, subject to weather and river conditions. The ships will go as far as George Rogers Park and turn back to Portland. Additional information and viewing locations

5:00PM

Sunday, Dec 15th – Downtown Portland, St Johns area

At 5:00PM, the Willamette and Columbia Fleets assemble in front of RiverPlace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will start in the Riverplace/OMSI area and travel downriver to St. John’s arriving at approximately 6:30 PM and remain in the area for about 30 minutes. The parade will then continue on to the Columbia River and each boat owners home port. Additional information and viewing locations
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5:00PM

Monday, Dec 16th – I-5 Bridge area, Hayden Bay

At 7:00PM, the Columbia Fleet assembles in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and turns at the east end of the parking lot to head downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area including Grandma’s Cove, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM at Beaches, and Hayden Bay approximately 8:45 PM. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Tuesday, Dec 17th – I-5 Bridge area/Hayden Bay

The Columbia fleet will assemble in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and turns at the east end of the parking lot to head downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Wednesday, Dec 18th – James M Gleason Boat Ramp, WA Shores, Wintler Park, I-5 Bridge area

At 7:00 PM the fleet will assemble in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive. Tonight the fleet will remain the first hour in the area of the boat ramp, and across the river to the Washington Shoreline and about 8:00PM, head to the restaurants in the area of the I-5 Bridge. The parade will not be on the Oregon side below the I-5 Bridge tonight.
Additional information and viewing locations

7:00PM

Thursday, Dec 19th – I-5 Bridge area/Hayden Bay

At 7:00 PM the fleet will assemble in front of James M. Gleason Boat Ramp, 43rd/NE Marine Drive and turns at the east end of the parking lot to head downriver to the I-5 Bridge Area, arriving at approximately 7:30 PM. Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Friday, Dec 20th – North Portland Harbor

At 7:00PM, the parade will assemble in the area of the James. M Gleason boat ramp, (NE 43rd/Marine Dr), and then head downriver to North Portland Harbor. North Portland Harbor is located on the Oregon side of Hayden Island.

Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations

7:00PM

Saturday, Dec 21st – Downtown Portland – St. Johns Area

At 5:00PM the Willamette and Columbia Fleets will form up in front of Riverplace Marina, (1750 SW Harbor Way, Portland). The parade will head upriver to Rivers Edge and Spa then return to work in the OMSI/Riverplace area for a time before heading downstream to the St. Johns Boat Ramp Area, arriving approximately 6:45PM. When finished, all boats will return to their home ports, the parade will not return to Riverplace Marina this night.

Additional information, restaurants and outdoor viewing locations