Portland, OR. Cougars, black bear and river otters explored the Oregon Zoo, which was transformed by the winter storm. Videos of their adventures were a big hit with viewers on ABC, CNN and dozens of other news outlets.
Here’s a taste of the videos that charmed people across the nation:
The zoo was closed for several days, but it’s open again. Because of the snow, parking is limited, so guests are encouraged to take MAX.
Portland, OR. The Oregon Food Bank is thanking staff members who assembled over 600 food kits over the past 2 days to take to warming shelters for those in need. According to local officials, over 500 people a night found warmth in emergency shelter beds, which open when triggered by severe weather events. A full list of shelters and times and days of operation are available at 211info.org/emergency.
Emergency warming shelters were lifesavers for those who needed shelter.
Red Cross disaster responders were working hard to help people affected by disasters, despite snow all across the region. From continued operations of a shelter for dozens of people displaced by a fire in Portland, to remaining on standby to open shelters if needed in Central and Southern Oregon.
Today, the supporters, volunteers and employees of the American Red Cross provide compassionate care in five critical areas:
People affected by disasters in America
Support for members of the military and their families
Portland, OR. The Portland Art Museum is getting ready to present Rodin: The Human Experience—Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections. The exhibition of 52 bronzes by the groundbreaking French sculptor Auguste Rodin opens January 21st and runs through April 16th. It is being staged in Portland to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the artist’s death.
One of the greatest artists of his time, Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) revolutionized the art of sculpture. While his works always remained faithful to nature, he departed from traditional practice in seeking to reveal the creative process. This exhibition of bronzes will demonstrate Rodin’s particular passion for modeling the human form in clay, the medium in which his hand and mind are most directly evidenced.
Auguste Rodin (French, 1840–1917), Fallen Caryatid with Urn, modeled 1883.
Gustav Mahler, 1909, Bronze.
The selected bronzes in the show represent the major achievements of Rodin’s long career. They include powerful studies for The Burghers of Calais, as well as works derived from his masterpiece, The Gates of Hell. Others, such as The Night (Double Figure), demonstrate his experimentation with assemblage. Rodin: The Human Experience also features sculptures, such as Monumental Torso of the Walking Man, which demonstrate Rodin’s admiration for Michelangelo, and Dance Movement D, which speaks to his interest in understanding how the body moved.
The exhibition is especially rich in portraiture. Included are Rodin’s famous depictions of the writers Victor Hugo and Honoré de Balzac; the composer Gustav Mahler; the artist Claude Lorraine; one of his favorite dancers, Hanako; and his portrayal of The Hand of God, which is likely a self-portrait.
Rodin’s ability to use bronze to represent living flesh and his interest in expressing extreme psychological states were highly influential upon younger artists, both in Europe and America. Rodin: The Human Experience reveals why the artist is considered the crucial link between traditional and modern sculpture.
The Museum will present a variety of public programs and tours in conjunction with the exhibition, including an opening lecture by exhibition curator Judith Sobol, Executive Director of the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation.
This exhibition has been organized and made possible by the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. Host curated by Dawson Carr, Ph.D., The Janet and Richard Geary Curator of European Art.
SPONSORS:
LEAD SPONSORS: Laura S. Meier, Andrée H. Stevens; MAJOR SPONSORS: Walter Clay Hill and Family Foundation, Ameriprise Financial and Columbia Threadneedle, Clark Foundation, Exhibition Series Sponsors; SPONSORS: Richard and Janet Geary Foundation, Robert Lehman Foundation, CHEHALEM; SUPPORTERS: The Jackson Foundation, Ann Flowerree, Willa M. Kemp, Lisa and Shawn Mangum, Shirley N. Papé, Judith Wyss, The Holzman Foundation; EDUCATION SUPPORTERS: Elizabeth Lilley, Mr. and Mrs. David Willmott.
Portland, OR. Snowy pictures and video continue to pop up as people dig out from under the record-setting snowfall. The heaviest amounts were recorded in the West Hills, North Portland and Vancouver, according to the National Weather Service. Some areas in the West Hills reported as much as 15 inches.
The winter wonderland was captured via drone by photographer Michael Demidenko.
This snowstorm will go down as the snowiest day since December 2008, and the worst snow event since 1995. Two daily snowfall records were set at the Portland airport: January 10 – 6.5-inches, and January 11 – 1.5-inches. Snow totals wildly ranged from 6-inches to up to 15-inches. Click here for a link with more detailed reports.
The storm prompted Gov. Kate Brown to declare a state of emergency in Oregon. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler also declared a state of emergency in the city. Cold temperatures will keep the snow around through the weekend as highs will struggle to reach the freezing mark. Rain and much warmer temperatures are in the forecast beginning Monday.
Portland, OR. The Comcast Foundation awarded $390,457 in grants to 33 nonprofit community partner organizations in Oregon & SW Washington in 2016. The grants invest in programs that expand digital literacy, promote community service, and build tomorrow’s leaders.
Girls Inc. of the Pacific Northwest was awarded $20,000 for its Eureka! program. This five-year program is focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) for girls beginning the summer of 8th grade. It is also designed to empower them to make healthy physical activity choices and to be involved in leadership and volunteer opportunities. (photo: Girls Council member, Hannah, with designer Becky Ross (left) and Purse-o-nality Angela Jackson.)
The Comcast Foundation awarded the Urban League of Portland $25,000 for its 2016 summer youth employment program. The four-week program prepares African-American youth for workforce demands, including technology and digital literacy training, and provides students with job-readiness training and interactive activities to learn about different careers.
The Foundation also awarded a grant of $20,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area (BGCP) to help expand the Club’s My.Future technology initiative, a technology training program to equip Club kids with the skills needed to compete in a 21st century economy. It provides hands-on experience and enables BGCP members to participate in a wide range of activities to help them understand how to safely and productively engage online, and to identify and develop digital interests – from internet basics to robotics, coding, game design, and online journalism for advanced learners.
“With all of the support that we get from Comcast and the technology support they provide, they’re changing the lives of these children,” said Erin Hubert, Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area. “Our whole focus at Boys & Girls Clubs is creating great futures for children, and that’s what Comcast is about.”
“It’s so gratifying to be able to support these important community partners,” said Marc Farrar, Vice-President External Affairs for Comcast Oregon & SW Washington. “I know I speak for the 2,000 Comcasters who live, work, and play here when I say our community partners are critical to the fabric of our communities, and we are proud to help contribute to their success.”
Additional organizations receiving Comcast Foundation grants in Oregon & SW Washington include:
Comcast Digital Connectors with the Chicas Youth Development program
Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest – Beyond School Walls workplace mentoring program
Hacienda Community Development Corporation – Expresiones after-school program
Native American Youth & Family Center – NAYA College and Career Center
United Way of the Columbia-Willamette – employee giving campaign (cornerstone partner)
Including the support in Oregon & SW Washington, the Comcast Foundation has donated $19 million in 2016 to nonprofit organizations in the communities it serves nationwide. In addition to the grants from the Comcast Foundation, Comcast also responds to community needs through local sponsorships and in-kind support, such as airing public service announcements, employee volunteerism, and providing technology equipment and services to organizations across the country.
About the Comcast Foundation
The Comcast Foundation was founded by Comcast Corporation in June 1999 to provide charitable support to qualified non-profit organizations. The Foundation primarily invests in programs intended to have a positive, sustainable impact on their communities. The Foundation has three community investment priorities—expanding digital literacy, promoting community service, and building tomorrow’s leaders. Since its inception, the Comcast Foundation has donated $195 million to organizations in the communities nationwide that Comcast serves. More information about the Foundation and its programs is available at www.comcast.com/community.
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