Portland, May 31st. The “Centry of Action” organization held a special celebration to launch their statewide educational programs commemorating the 100th anniversary of Oregon woman suffrage. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus) The event, held at the Oregon Historical Society on Southwest Park, also featured suffrage songs by Glencoe Elementary Students.
Emerge Oregon alumnae and board members: Kellie Garlock Pierson, Nova Newcomer (OWHC Board), Donna Maddux (OWHC Board), Wanda Davis, Elizabeth Ballard, Sunny Petit, Amy Edwards, and Stephanie Vardavas.
Century of Action: Oregon Women Vote, 1912–2012 is a project of the Oregon Women’s History Consortium (OWHC), a new organization formed to lead the centennial celebration of woman suffrage and to promote women’s history beyond 2012. As a small organization, the Consortium’s board members also serve as the steering committee for Century of Action. Century of Action is also advised by several Oregon women leaders.
Hon. Barbara Roberts with student singers from Glencoe Elementary School who gave a rousing rendition of a pro-suffrage song.
Janice Dilg (Century of Action Program Director and OWHC Board) and Liz Paulus (A Suffragist Player)
Dr. Sue Armitage was honored for her work advancing the history of women in the American West.
Nova Newcomer (OWHC Board) and Hon. Barbara Roberts
It took 42years and5unsuccessful campaigns before Oregon men voted to give women the vote in 1912. One hundred years later, the Oregon Women’s History Consortium is leading the effort to mark the centennial and highlight the accomplishments of Oregon women.
June 7th. Portland’s #1 civic celebration, The Rose Festival, is captivating the young and young at heart this spring. Rose Festival Fleet Week kicked off with the arrival of HMCS Oriole of the Royal Canadian Navy passing under the Burnside Bridge. Festival highlights are delighting tourists and dyed-in-the-wool Oregonians. Here are a few memorable moments so far.
Portland Rose Festival Foundation CEO Jeff Curtis meets the 2012 Rose Festival Court at the annual Blessing of the Festival ceremonies at the Grotto.
At the PGE/SOLVE Starlight Parade, the People's Choice Award winner was the Molalla Buckaroo Rodeo Float.
Olympic-hopeful, Kara Goucher was the women's champion of the Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon.
Rose Festival President Sue Bunday and Scout Pack 221 before the Fred Meyer Junior Parade. This is the Pack's 21st year as the parade Color Guard!
At the Dragon Boat Races 80 teams compete (including local, national, and international teams) with heats of four teams competing every nine minutes. These races are held on the Willamette River (near the Hawthorne Bridge), in boats graciously provided through the Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association.
Prime Minister Robert H. Hungerford and a group of Rosarians appeared in front of Portland's City Council for the Mayor's Official Proclamation of June, 2012 as Royal Rosarian Month in Portland. The Rosarians are celebrating their Centennial this year.
The Grand Floral Walk and Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade are favoriates of locals and festival guests. 2012 marks the hundredth time the parade has taken to the streets; over the 105-year length of the festival, the parade was cancelled five times for wars and once for construction of the stadium.
This year’s parade highlights include 14 colorful, floral-covered floats, including a self-built entry from Reed College. Reed is marking its own milestone, celebrating 100 years of excellence in education. To reflect this year’s rousing Rose Festival theme, Rock ‘n’ Roses, the parade feature more music than ever. 18 traditional marching bands are joined in the lineup by several dancing groups and three live acapella singing groups-the latter representing the best of a new Rose Festival event, the Rose City Sing-Off. 21 equestrian groups, plus marchers, dancers and special guests in vintage automobiles filled out the 90+ entries.
The Portland Rose Festival has its roots in tradition while its programming is both contemporary and nostalgic. Foresighted city leaders started the festival during the first decade of the 20th Century in order to put Portland on the map and brand it the ‘summer capital of the world.’
This June, ships line the seawall in downtown Portland.
The Portland Rose Festival is the Official Festival of the City of Portland (Oregon), named the Best Festival in the World in 2011 by the International Festivals & Events Association.
Portland, Oregon – Red Dress: REDemption…End of Days announced today that they generated $15,000 in proceeds from this years event bringing the organization’s total charitable contributions to $252,000. The check presentation on Tuesday June 12, 2012 between 6 – 7PM at Starky’s www.starkys.com will award this year’s beneficiaries; Our House of Portland, Cascade Aids Project: Kid’s Connection and Quest Center for Integrative Health.
“Our House is extremely grateful to Red Dress PDX for their generous donation. The tireless efforts of their board of directors and volunteers as well as the generosity of their sponsors and party goers provides much needed funds to nonprofit organizations in our community. Thank you for all your hard work and for including Our House as a Red Dress beneficiary.”
-Wayne Miya, Executive Director at Our House
1600 men and women attended REDemption…End of Days on April 14. Guests enjoyed hosted food, beverages, specialty cocktails, and music on two dance floors. Our DJ’s included, DJ Adam West, DJ Jakob Jay, DJ Harmonix, DJ Saltfeend and DJ Scotty D, as well as a special guest performance from Storm Large that rocked the house.
About the Red Dress Party:
The Red Dress Party began 12 years ago in the basement of a North Portland home and has grown to become one of the most unusual and anticipated fundraising events in town. The party is produced by Red Dress PDX, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization of 7 Board Members who identify different charities to support each year. A small army of volunteers and a number of corporate sponsors help make the party possible.
About the Beneficiaries:
Our House has provided healthcare, housing, and other vital services to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS in our community since 1988. Over the years their services have expanded but their commitment to inspiring people with HIV/AIDS to live well has remained the same. In addition to 24-hour residential skilled nursing services, they also provide regular in-home visits by clinical staff, supplemental food, clothing, companion pet services and more to people who live independently. Their programs include: Our House, Swan House, Neighborhood Housing & Care Program, Esther’s Pantry and Tod’s Corner. The Our House team tailors services for each individual that defines what “living well” means to them. www.ourhouseofportland.org
Cascade Aids Project -Kid’s Connection provides support to children, youth and families who are HIV infected or affected. Kids’ Connection also provides training to other family-servicing agencies in the Portland area to improve their capacity to serve HIV-impacted families. Their services include age-appropriate education for children and teens about HIV; support for children and teens living with HIV, and their families, through a partnership with OHSU’s Pediatric HIV Clinic; support and counseling for families on HIV disclosure; social events that promote connection between families affected by HIV; and information and referrals to other community resources supporting children and families. In 2011, Kids’ Connection served over 200 children, parents and other family members with these critical services. www.cascadeaids.org
Quest Center is a nonprofit healthcare clinic that provides multidisciplinary and integrative healthcare in a community-based setting to all people, regardless of income. They are licensed by the state of Oregon as a mental health clinic and substance abuse program. www.quest-center.org
Portland, May 17th. A sold-out crowd of over 350 supporters attended the second annual Wine Women & Shoes fundraiser. Supporters Carolyn Steward and Kay Lynn Myers were crowned Queens of Sole by emcee Poison Waters and Board President Harlan Barcus. The event was organized by Bradley Angle, an organization responding to the needs of domestic violence survivors for over 35 years. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus) The event at the Crown Plaza Hotel raised $80,000.
Board President Harlan Barcus with Board member Elizabeth Bowman and Executive Director Deborah Steinkopf
Wine Women and Shoes Sponsors included:Capital Pacific Bank (presenting sponsor), Fred Meyer, AterWynne LLP, Vernier Software and Technology, Lile Moving and Storage,Escaped from LA Films, Causeit Inc, Martin Hospitality, Moss Adams, Elliot Powell Baden & Baker Insurance, Brian Cowles, Julian Heyward, Shane Weisman, and Gene Foley.
Portland's original drag queen, Darcelle, shares a laugh with KGW's Joe Smith.
Diana Allred, a Wine Women & Shoes Queen of Sole, is crowned by entertainer Poison Waters and Board President Harlan Barcus
Featured Vendors included: Cookie Lee, Stella & Dot, Silpada, Shaky’s Closet, Roni Theoharis Designs, Bandals, Solestruck, Switch Shoes, Oh! Shoes, Diana E. Kelly, Falchi, Carol Risley Handbags, Peter’s Glory
These female impersonators volunteered their time at a benefit.
From Bradley Angle:The organization was founded in 1975, by women who had enough violence for a lifetime and were ready to change their lives. Named for Sharon Bradley and Pam Angle, who died from the violence of living on the streets in Portland, Oregon, Bradley Angle was the first domestic violence shelter on the West Coast. Today we provide a continuum of domestic violence and sexual assault support services for survivors and their children.
We serve individuals and families of all backgrounds, cultures, ages, and sexual orientations. Through all Bradley Angle programs, we continue to plant the seeds of social change.
Our dream is to end sexual and domestic violence in all its forms.
The Bradley Angle mission is to offer survivors of domestic and sexual violence options for safety, empowerment, healing and hope, while collaborating with our communities to create social change.
As we work to bring an end to domestic violence, Bradley Angle embraces the following values:
We empower individuals and communities to take action and eliminate domestic violence from their lives.
We are committed to demystifying domestic violence and to giving voice to those touched by it.
We offer a safe, non-judgmental and welcoming environment for all domestic violence survivors, offering individualized services that meet a wide range of cultural and personal needs.
We believe all people, regardless of race, age, gender identity, background, sexual orientation or religion, deserve to live in a world where physical, emotional, and sexual abuse are not tolerated.
The Fences For Fido 2012 Gala was an enormous success! Thanks to your generosity, 59 dogs will soon be unchained! These beautiful dogs will receive the gift of a fenced yard, a warm shelter, a cedar bed, spay/neuter, hugs, cuddles, treats and love. Thank you for changing their lives!
Rocky’s story, like hundreds of others, shows the true power of your support ~
One foggy morning, as a group of volunteers built a fence, a large grey dog watched suspiciously. For ten long years Rocky had been alone, his food stolen by neighborhood dogs, a plastic crate his only shelter. He had become scared and defensive. For Rocky’s comfort, volunteers watched from outside the fence as he was released from the chain. But for Rocky’s footsteps in the dry autumn leaves, there was silence. When he slowly wagged his tail, everyone exhaled in relief. For the first time in 10 years Rocky walked without the burden of a chain. Volunteers hugged each other with tears and whispered cheers. Rocky didn’t run or fetch toys, but he stood taller, his muscles loosened, his gate lightened, and his eyes glistened.
Rocky’s family wrote Fences For Fido to express their sincere gratitude for the change in his life, and their own. This sort of change is only possible with the help of caring, dedicated people like you.
Thank you for allowing the dogs to inspire you! Together we are making a difference!
Your contribution makes it possible for Fences For Fido to change lives one dog, one family, one fence at a time.
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