Portland, September 9th. At a freewheeling Scavenger Hunt organized by the nonprofit BACKBONES, one person per team was required to be in a wheelchair; some people were trying it for the first time. The hunt started at the Mercy Corps Building and took teams around the Rose City. Participants learned about spinal cord research at the Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon and had a great time doing it. The event marked Spinal Chord Awareness Month and attracted a wide range of attendees.
Ashley Schahfer holds up a team t-shirt from the Scavenger Hunt.
“Never underestimate the power of a few committed people to change the world.” – Mohandas Gandhi
Reveca Torres, founder of BACKBONES from Illinois, gets a hug from one of the competitors.
The nonprofit was started in the Chicago area by Reveca Torres whose spinal cord was fractured in an automobile accident when she was a teenager. BACKBONES launched in Portland last year.
From BACKBONES:
BACKBONES exists to provide free support for people with spinal cord injury and their families. Through our network we facilitate telephone, in-person, or web-based connections and encourage growth by the sharing of experiences and ideas. As a host to events, BACKBONES creates an inviting atmosphere where people can ask questions, learn from each other informally, and make lasting friendships. If you’d like to get involved, here’s a link: http://backbonesonline.com/
Portland, September 20th. Fifty supporters toasted the inaugural “Evening with Dove” celebration for DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital. The cocktail reception was held in recognition of the new Champion Circle of annual donors, each of whom demonstrate a commitment to DoveLewis with an annual gift of $1,000 or more. Gracious hosts and donors John and Kim Bradley welcomed guests to their 1920s home overlooking the Portland skyline to honor the Northwest’s only nonprofit emergency animal hospital. John Bradley, CEO of R&H Construction, was involved in the design and construction of the DoveLewis. Pledges and gifts made in advance of the Evening with Dove celebration totaled over $25,000. The event kicked off the fall fundraising push which culminates at DoveLewis’ major gala event, DoveAdore, on November 9th.
Champion Circle members, Ann Kramer and Donald Marshall raised a glass and celebrated their commitment to supporting DoveLewis’ community programs and services.
Champion Circle member and visionary donor Howard Hedinger (left) celebrated with guest Christi Mollenshott and donors, Michael Curtis and Lynda Larkin.
DoveLewis CEO, Ron Morgan presented Kim Bradley with an artist’s rendering of her historic home in appreciation of hosting the evening celebration.
Owners of Morel Ink, Bill Dickey and David Wagner (left to right) were in attendance with fellow Champion Circle members. The DoveLewis Champion Circle of Annual Donors recognizes those who support the organization with an annual gift of $1000 or more.
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Ore., is the only nonprofit, 24-Hour Emergency and Intensive Care Unit in the region. DoveLewis provides donor-funded programs to the community including one of the United States’ largest volunteer-based animal blood banks, a nationally recognized pet loss support program, 24-hour stabilizing care for lost, stray and wild animals and financial assistance for qualifying low-income families and abused animals. For more information, please visit dovelewis.org.
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital is AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited. AAHA recognizes high standards of veterinary excellence.
DoveLewis, in association with the regional veterinary community, provides 24-hour emergency, critical care, education and community outreach. Our highly-skilled professionals are dedicated to:
Improving the condition of animals needing emergency and critical care.
Strengthening the ties with, and extending the reach of, the veterinary community.
Promoting the well-being of animals and the human-animal bond throughout the community at large.
PORTLAND, Ore. – The City of Portland today designated Oct. 8-14, 2012, as Portland Timbers Stand Together Week during an official proclamation presented by Commissioner Nick Fish at the Portland City Council meeting this morning. The Timbers’ Stand Together Week is a citywide initiative bringing the community together in support of nonprofit projects and volunteer opportunities across the city that week.
Organized with the help of Hands On Greater Portland and supported by adidas, Alaska Airlines, Fred Meyer, JELD-WEN Windows & Doors local partners and KPTV, Stand Together Week will consist of 40 projects across the Portland metro area benefitting more than 30 nonprofit organizations focused on youth and the environment. A complete schedule of activities and events is listed below.
The projects and volunteer opportunities affiliated with Stand Together Week range from leading youth activities to outdoor/garden maintenance and construction projects. In total, Stand Together Week will bring together nearly 1,000 volunteers, including Timbers players and staff, supporters and members of the community.
To volunteer for one of the Stand Together Week projects or for more information on the overall initiative, visit www.portlandtimbers.com/StandTogetherWeek. Portland Timbers Stand Together Week ProclamationWhereas, the City of Portland is proud to be home to the Portland Timbers, our Major League Soccer team; and Whereas, the Portland Timbers are committed to giving back to our community; and Whereas, the City of Portland is proud to partner with the Portland Timbers in organizing “Stand Together,” a week of community service from October 8 through October 14, 2012; and Whereas, over 1,000 Stand Together volunteers including Timbers players, the Timbers Army, coaches, ambassadors, staff, and community members will come together for a week of service; and Whereas, Stand Together volunteers will participate in over forty community events and projects throughout Portland; and Whereas, community service projects will include building homes, tending gardens, restoring local park paths, pulling ivy, painting schools, and more; and Whereas, Stand Together will support local, mission-driven non-profits, including Habitat for Humanity, the Native American Youth and Family Center, the American Red Cross, and Hands On Greater Portland, among others; Whereas, Stand Together is a call to action by the City, the Portland Timbers, and our community partners to inspire people to give back through community service;
Now, therefore, I, Sam Adams, Mayor of the City of Portland, the “City of Roses,” do hereby proclaim October 8-14, 2012, as Portland Timbers Stand Together Week in Portland, and encourage all residents to recognize and join in this week of service to the community. 2012 Stand Together Week Schedule
Date
Time
Organization
Activity
Timbers Player/Rep.
Monday, Oct. 8
8 a.m. to 12 noon
Portland YouthBuilders
Painting classrooms
Steven Smith & Donovan Ricketts
1-4 p.m.
Community Cycling Center
Clean, fix donated bikes
Rodney Wallace
4-6 p.m.
GROWINGGARDINS
Youth garden maintenance at Ockley Green School.
Kris Boyd
6-8 p.m.
The ReBuilding Center
Sort, organize donated items
Bright Dike
Tuesday, Oct. 9
8 a.m. to 12 noon
Portland YouthBuilders
Campus cleanup
Freddie Braun & Timber Joey
8:15 a.m. to 12 noon
Habitat for Humanity
Assist with house-build project
Joe Bendik & Kosuke Kimura
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Children’s Book Bank
Clean, repair donated books
Darlington Nagbe
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Playworks
Lead youth activities
Jack Jewsbury & Jake Gleeson
12 noon to 3 p.m.
Open Meadow
Working with students
Ryan Kawulok
12:30-4 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity
Assist with house-build project
Eric Alexander & Timber Joey
Wednesday, Oct. 10
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Community park maintenance
Timber Joey
1-5 p.m.
Native American Youth Family Center
Facility cleanup and lead family activities
Timber Joey
4-6 p.m.
SCRAP
Sort, organize supplies, prep material for art kits
Brent Richards
Thursday, Oct. 11
9 a.m. to 12 noon
American Red Cross
Prepare supplies for blood drives
Alumni Ambassador Bernie Fagan
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Children’s Book Bank
Clean, repair donated books
Alumni Ambassador Adin Brown
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Schoolhouse Supplies
Sort donated supplies, stock store
Alumni Ambassador Scot Thompson
2-4 p.m.
Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division
Sort food and supplies at community pantry
Eric Brunner
2:30-4:30 p.m.
AC Portland
Academic and Sports Field Day
David Horst
5:30-8 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest
Fall Harvest Festival
Andrew Jean-Baptiste & Timber Joey
Friday, Oct. 12
8:15 a.m. to 12 noon
Habitat for Humanity
Assist with house-build project
Alumni Ambassador Scot Thompson & Timber Joey
9:30 a.m. to 12 noon
Friends of Portland Community Gardens
Tidy up community garden
Alumni Ambassador Mick Hoban
12:30-4 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity
Assist with house-build project
Alumni Ambassador Scot Thompson & Timber Joey
12:30-4:30 p.m.
OMSI
Lead youth activities
Steve Purdy
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Oregon Food Bank
Packing and preparing donated food for delivery
Alumni Ambassador Adin Brown & Timber Joey
3-6 p.m.
Volunteers of America
Lead soccer activities for low-income families
Danny Mwanga & Mike Fucito
Saturday, Oct. 13
8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friends of Trees
Tree planting and habitat restoration
Chris Taylor & Timber Joey
9 a.m. to 12 noon
Portland Parks & Recreation
Springwater Corridor Trail cleanup
Ian Hogg & Alumni Ambassador John Bain
9 a.m. to 12 noon
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
Clean up at scenic nature park
Futty Danso
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Zenger Farm
Farm work party
Hanyer Mosquera
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hartley SUN
Courtyard cleanup and prep materials for classroom
Kalif Alhassan
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Beaverton’s Giving Gardens
Garden work
Sal Zizzo
1-4 p.m.
Supa Fresh Youth Farm
Help youth-led organic farm
Sebastián Rincón
Sunday, Oct. 14
9 a.m. to 12 noon
Hillsboro Public Library
Set up for annual book sale
Jose Valencia
1-4 p.m.
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District
Clean up at scenic nature park
Alumni Ambassador Lee Morrison & Charles Renken
1-4 p.m.
Friends of Tryon Creek
Plant clean-up, removal
Franck Songo’o & Timber Joey
1-5 p.m.
Harrison SUN
Indoor painting at school
Diego Chara
Note: Player appearances during Stand Together Week are subject to change.
Portland, September 30th. Here’s a lifestyle story…Veteran food Writer Laurie Wolf marked the release of her new book with friends and foodies. Portland, Oregon Chefs Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the City is the first cookbook to gather Portland’s current top chefs and restaurants under one cover.
Laurie had the help of her daughter, Olivia at the book-signing.
With over 70 recipes for the home cook from more than 60 of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, Portland, Oregon Chefs Table is a celebration of what the New York Times calls the city’s “Golden Age” of dining and drinking.
“Laurie Wolf’s book has made me fall in love with Portland all over again. I moved to this city precisely because of the fantastic food scene, and seeing it captured so vividly through Laurie’s writing, the pitch-perfect recipe selection, and Bruce Wolf’s gorgeous photography simply confirms the premise that Portland is paradise. Now anyone can experience the charms of the city, and even enjoy the flavors in their own kitchens.” Martha Holmberg, founding editor of MIX magazine, and author of Modern Sauces
Review:
“In the same vein as Under the Tuscan Sun and A Year in Provence gave the reader a sense of place via the foods of the area, this beautiful book conveys what is most wonderful about Portland.” Marcy Blum, celebrity event planner
Synopsis:
Celebrating Portland’s best restaurants and eateries with recipes and photographs,Portland, Oregon Chef’s Table profiles signature “at home” recipes from over 40 legendary dining establishments. A keepsake cookbook for tourists and locals alike, the book is a celebration of Portland’s farm-to-table way of life.
Laurie Wolf was the food editor at Child magazine for eighteen years. She is also an accomplished food stylist whose work has been featured in Vogue,New York, Glamour, and more. She is the author of Candy Countdown and The Do It Myself Cookbook, among others. Visit her at foodfiendpdx.com. Bruce Wolf, an award-winning photographer, has shot commercial photography for numerous clients, including Martha Stewart, Vogue, New York, Architectural Digest, Viking, Jenn Air, G.E., and more.
Portland, September 22nd. The Children’s Cancer Association’s Hero Gala was neon-bright at the Portland Art Museum. Founder, Regina Ellis, (pictured with KINK’s Sheila Hamilton and local fashion designer, Michelle DeCourcy) introduced a new upbeat program called Give Get Share. CCA parent Chunda Starr shared her personal experience with program and evening ended with a paddle raise, which raised $380,000. (Photo credit, Mariel Klein)
Demi Stinson and Sierra Archer
Debbie and Nels Lewis with Anita and Grey Wooldridge
Dave Stamey, Kevin Boie, Marcy Boyd, Kevin McBride, Emily McBride, James Hankel, Dawn Dee Hankel and Christina Stamey
Annie Diess and Steve Diess
Meg Byrtek, CCA Chief Operating Officer, with Matthew Shelley, Michele Shelley, Mukund Pai, Rupa Pai
Angela Sheffield, CCA Board Member C.S. Sheffield and Krystal Ten Kley Communications Specialist at CCA
Angela Sheffield, C.S. Sheffield, Regina Ellis, Andy Lytle, CCA Board Chair, and Mary Lytle
Norm Daniels, Rickie Daniels and Clare Hamill, CCA’s Founding Board President and Nike VP.
Judy and Scott South
Upbeat Children’s Cancer Association supporters filled the silent auction area.
MISSION STATEMENT When seriously ill children and their families need more than medicine, CCA’s innovative programs create joy one moment at a time. VISION STATEMENT Joy Rx becomes the standard of care for every seriously ill child and family. WHO WE ARE CCA is a local non-profit founded in Portland, Oregon with national reach. It is the only organization of its kind, created to fill a need for non-medical care that was unmet by hospitals and community organizations. CCA was founded in 1995 by the Ellis family after their daughter Alexandra died from cancer at 5-years-old. CCA is honored to be recognized as a national leader bringing Joy Rx at no cost to thousands of children and their families each year. Last year, 1,788 volunteer positions were filled and volunteers donated 14,898 hours of service, valued at more than $381,260 invested back into the community. WHO WE SERVE Annually, CCA provides free services, resources and support 392,992 times to children, families, medical professionals and community members nationwide. CCA’s programs serve children with life threatening illnesses from cancer, to cystic fibrosis, premature birth, diabetes, cerebral palsy and the families who care for them across the nation. CCA operates in 25 pediatric units in seven regional medical centers providing free patient care at: The Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel,Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, The Center for Medically Fragile Children at Providence Child Center, Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, CARES Northwest, Shriner’s Hospital for Children and The Dougy Center. CCA’s Music Rx program can also be found in California at Miller Children’s Hospital and Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA, and educational resources are found in every children’s hospital across the nation.
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