Portland, October 13th. The Children’s Relief Nursery’s 4th Annual Iron Bartender competition crowned a winner: Jordan Felix. Executive Director, Lisa Wiebe, congratulated the savvy bartender from Clyde Common.
Children’s Relief Nursery Executive Director, Lisa Wiebe, with Iron Bartender winner, Jordan Felix
Iron Bartender is a mixology battle royale of Portland ‘s top bartenders using hand-crafted local ingredients. Attendees voted for their favorite drink in four different themed categories, and then winners of each theme competed for the top title of Iron Bartender.
Justin Littlejohn, Damon Smedley, Kristen Smedley, Steve Turner, Amanda Hinsdale, Ronda Chong
Emily Baker from Rum Club hands her drinks to the judges
Sponsors were NW Natural, Knowledge Universe, PacifiCorp, Koldkist, and Starbucks
Ian McHone, Michelle McHone, Michelle Shorney, Kristen Colyer
Angel Teta from 3 Degrees
Judges were: Allison Jones from Portland Monthly, Sheryl Stewart from The Buzz, audience member, Alex Payne, Byron Beck from Have You Heard, Brandon Wise the 2010 Iron Bartender
The event was held at the Leftbank Annex in North Portland
Emily Baker from Rum Club
Maryn Stalazs, Rattis Stalazs
The Children’s Relief Nursery provides a range of services that “wrap-around” the family to reduce parental stress and social isolation. Professionals are teaching parenting skills, strengthening bonds between parents and their babies, providing targeted services, reducing child behavioral problems and improving social-emotional development in very young children.
Portland, September 24th. Nearly 500 cheerful supporters gathered to celebrate the work of the Children’s Cancer Association at the organization’s Hero Gala. The event celebrated the 11,781 children, teens, and family members who have benefited from CCA services and resources. Enjoying the evening together were: CCA Board Chair Andy Lytle with his wife Mary, CCA Board Member Andrea Corradini, CCA Board Member Grant Hammersley with his wife Heidi and CCA Founder & CEO Regina Ellis. (Photo credit, Bridgetown Photography)
The Portland Art Museum Field’s Ballroom featured a silent auction and cocktail hour, photo by David Bostock
ESPN’s NBA Analyst and CCA Board Member Tom Penn, Phoenix Suns’ center-forward, Channing Frye with CCA Founder & CEO Regina Ellis. On left, Linda Yoshida represented the Yoshida family who generously served as the 2011 Hero Gala Presenting Sponsor.
The generous community of supporters raised more than $670,000 to deliver joy and improve the quality of life for critically ill children, teens and families.
Portland clothing designer Michelle DeCourcy with Hero Gala Emcee, News Director and KINK morning show co-host, Sheila Hamilton and her husband Colin MacLean
CCA’s Founder & CEO, Regina Ellis, pauses to share memories with the Thompson family (Bree, Wendy & Mike) who were served by CCA’s programs during their youngest daughter’s battle with cancer
Guests enjoyed dinner, a creative performance and a moving testimonial from a CCA-served family in the Portland Art Museum’s Kridel Grand Ballroom
Polaris Dance Theater show at the event
The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) was established in loving memory of five-year-old Alexandra Ellis who courageously fought cancer for two and half years before she died on May 7, 1995. In the year of Alexandra’s death, CCA was born. Since then, CCA has worked to offer programs, advocacy and support that enrich the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. The mission of CCA is this: When seriously ill children and their families need more than medicine, CCA’s innovative programs create joy one moment at a time.
Portland, September 22. Friends and admirers gathered to celebrate The Oregon Community Foundation President, Greg Chaillé as he left his position for retirement. Ken Lewis, Greg Chaillé, and John Gray are pictured enjoying the celebration. Greg Chaillé has worked for the Foundation for 30 years, 23 of them as president. Under his leadership, the foundation has grown to become the sixth largest community foundation in the nation, with $1.1 billion in assets and 1,600 funds under management. He championed many statewide initiatives, including OCF’s Early Childhood Program, the Neighborhood Partnership Project, the Giving in Oregon Council and the Chalkboard Project.
Eric Lindauer (former OCF board chair) and Wendy Usher (OCF Vice President of Development)
OCF board member Sue Miller, Val and George Bell (former OCF board member), and OCF President Greg Chaillé
Bill Early, Greg Chaillé, Sally McCracken (former OCF board chair), William Swindells, Jr. (former OCF board member)
Beth Burns, Executive Director of p:ear; Greg Chaillé
The Oregon Community Foundation connects caring with action by matching donors to causes and communities in need. Donors in the OCF community are as varied as the state it serves. OCF guides individuals, families, businesses and organizations with all sizes of charitable resources at their disposal.
Portland Opera is releasing some advanced photos of it’s production of Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro. The opera opens the new season on November 4th at the Keller Auditorium. (Photo credit, David Bachman, courtesy of Portland Opera)
Here’s the story, courtesy of Portland Opera: The infamous barber of Seville has finally found himself a bride! There’s just one little problem. Seems the Count has his eyes on her as well. And so Figaro vows that if the Count wants to “dance,” it will be he—Figaro—who plays the tune. And what a tune it is! Mozart takes us on a whirlwind ride—a madcap frenzy of disguises, mistaken identities and general mayhem—catapulting us to one of the most touching conclusions ever, a joyous finale that celebrates our amazing capacity for tenderness, trust and forgiveness.
Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage. Performances are held at the Keller Auditorium.
Of all Mozart’s operas, The Marriage of Figaro stands as one of the most beloved for modern audiences.
Portland, October 1st. “Past, Present and Future” was the theme for Self Enhancement Inc.’s 30th Anniversary Gala. The event was held at the Center for Self Enhancement on North Kerby.
Art + Soul's attentive crowd
Tony L. Hopson, Sr., Founder, President/CEO of S.E.I. and Richard Lariviere
Alonzo Mourning
The auction featured vacation trips including: a Spanish holiday, Kentucky Derby Weekend, a trip to the US Open, an NFL Road trip, a Napa Valley Escape, a trip to the Masters Golf Tournament, and many other items.
Nate McMillian
Azin and Hans van Alebeek
Brenda Braxton
Honorary Chairs were Chris and Chris Dudley.
Chris Dudley and Wayne Monfries
Paul and Geneva Knauls
Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), is a nonprofit organization supporting at-risk urban youth. In 29 years, SEI has grown from a 1-week summer basketball camp to a agency serving thousands of students each year in the greater Portland, Oregon area.
Project Runway winner Seth Aaron is ready for the show
Portland, October 7th. Jaw-dropping fashions sashayed down the green catwalk at the ever-so eco-sustainable Portland Fashion Week. The spring/summer 2012 collection for Seth Aaron was a hit. His models donned transparent masks and black bobbed-hair wigs to complete their look.
PFW runway high-style glamour
Backstage, hair and make-up experts readied beautiful models.
PFW backstage preps
Designers Benjamin Wood, Alicia Wood, and Maya Dahlgreen
The designers showing on Friday included: Amai Unmei, Stephanie D. Couture, Ms. Wood, Collier, Seth Aaron. Seth Aaron showed off his uber-sustainable collection from recycled PET plastic textile, on the runway that was made of PET textile provided by EarthTec. The company donates a percentage of its profits to sustainability causes. Seth Aaron says he is in talks with several major retailers, including Target, to bring his sustainable line to a mass market.
Cutting edge looks in Portland
PFW VIP area
Over the four days, Portland Fashion Week drew thousands of fashion fans and VIPs.
Della Shanley, Cindy Tortorici, Mary Ann Berg, Laurie Andersen
Angela Snow and Casey Lehner from Nike
Brennan Boyer and Christopher Allnatt
Portland Fashion Week, which is the biggest fashion week in the Pacific Northwest, has received global recognition as the first and only eco-sustainable production of a fashion week in the world.
Portland, September 21st. The The Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust awed Legacy fundraisers with a $10 million dollar donation. Scott Randall, Ken Randall, Marcia H. Randall, and Kristin Randall were all on hand for the naming of the new facility at the construction site. The donation is earmarked for the construction, furnishing and equipping of the new home for Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus.)
George Brown, M.D., FACP, Legacy Health president and chief executive officer addresses the crowd
In recognition of the $10 million dollar gift—the largest in the history of Legacy Health, the largest given to a children’s hospital in Oregon and Southwest Washington, and the largest the trust has ever made—The Children’s Hospital was officially renamed Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.
Stella, Megan, Hunter and Justin Harnish attend Randall Children’s Hospital donation and naming ceremony
George Brown, M.D., FACP, Legacy Health president and chief executive officer and Marcia H. Randall, wearing her newly presented white coat embroidered with the new name: Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel.
Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel and Legacy Health staff clap for Marcia H. Randall and the Randall Charitable Trust’s generous donation
The new home for Randall Children’s Hospital on the Emanuel campus is scheduled to open in February of 2012. The 165-bed, nine-story, 334,000 foot facility can provide the best and most advanced care to our region’s youngest and most vulnerable patients.
Gail McCormick, Cynthia Dvorchak and Catherine Atiyeh-Mitchell
Portland, September 22nd. It was a “Hip Hip Hooray” for The Salvation Army’s annual dinner where the theme was, All About Kids! The ballroom at the Oregon Zoo was packed with 234 supporters for the fundraiser and organizers thanked their presenting sponsor, Fred Meyer.
The young cheerleaders were a crowd favorite
The Salvation Army offers many services to children in the community. For the past 17 years, it has has celebrated kids and the programs that support them as they grow. This year-long campaign culminates with the All About Kids Annual Dinner which raised over $230,000 for the programs.
Tammy Mason Key Bank Commercial Banking Division, Constance Grecco Community Relations Director The Salvation Army, Edie Duncan Volunteer and Donor.
The Oregon Zoo was the location of the annual dinner
The Salvation Army is getting ready to celebrate its 125th anniversary in Portland with an event at the Oregon Historical Society on October 18th at 6:00 pm.
Portland, September 23rd. The 2011 Hearts & Hands Auction benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington drew 350 guests, and raised nearly $350,000. The marquee event at the Portland Art Museum included a live auction, with KGW’s Russ Lewis serving as Master of Ceremonies. (Photo Credit, Naim Hasan.) Eye-popping color underscored the theme for the night: Paint the Town Red.
Board Chair Mary Ransome (left) and Executive Director Tom Soma (Right) pose with Partner of Distinction recipients Ken Wright Cellars (represented by Karen and Ken Wright / Center left) and Pacific Northwest Baking (represented by Mike Stevens / center right) recognizing outstanding business involvement with RMHC.
Guests all smiles during the bidding
Board Chair Mary Ransome (left) and Executive Director Tom Soma (Right) pose with Hall of Fame inductees Mike Rich (center left) and Jim Boyer (center right) who were recognized for their outstanding individual involvement with RMHC.
Tara Doherty and Nick Namauu, the RMHC family featured at the event
Tara and Nick’s Story was a highlight of the evening. Here’s a link to the story on YouTube: http://youtu.be/-NgwHztjQvE
RMHC Executive Director Tom Soma wearing “comfortable” shoes and the post auction dance
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington provides a “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children, and supports initiatives to improve pediatric health.
Portland, September 16th. Like kids in a candy shop, theatre lovers snapped up bargains at a costume sale benefiting Oregon Children’s Theatre.
Oregon Children's Theater
Fans lined up outside the Galleria on SW 10th in downtown Portland for a chance to sift through the colorful merchandise. (Photo credit, David Kinder) Oregon Children’s Theatre offered up costume items from their stage productions including accouterments for: witches, critters, princesses, pirates, and more. The popular sale marks the kick-off of the 2011-2012 season. It raised over $20,600.
OCT Board Member Mark Friel
Costume sale
The Oregon Children’s Theatre mission is to advance growth, development and creativity through exceptional theater experiences. The non-profit does this by presenting professional live theater for youth at a price affordable to schools and families. By introducing young people to the wonders of live theater, OCT hopes to enrich lives today while helping children develop a lifetime appreciation for the arts.
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