FALL PREVIEW: Timbers 2 Organizations to Host “Bark in the Park” to Benefit Shelter Pets

FALL PREVIEW: Timbers 2 Organizations to Host “Bark in the Park” to Benefit Shelter Pets

by | Aug 31, 2019 | Events, Features, News

Fall Preview: Dogs and their people are invited to Providence Park for the third annual Bark in the Park. The special Timbers 2 match is a benefit for the pets at the Oregon Humane Society. Portland Timbers 2 is the reserve squad of the Portland Timbers of Major League Soccer. This waggin’ good time also includes custom merchandise, a prize drawing, and a meet and greet with OHS adoptable dogs.

When: Sunday, Sept.8, 2019 – game starts at 2 p.m., gates open at 1:30 p.m.

Where: Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR

Tickets: $10 per ticket available for purchase online until 2 p.m., Sept. 5. After Sept. 5, contact Steven Spears at Timbers 2.

$5 of every ticket sold benefits the pets at the Oregon Humane Society.

Details: Support shelter pets and enjoy an afternoon of Timbers 2 soccer. A special section of Providence Park will be dedicated to fans and their canine BFFs. Bark in the Park attendees all receive a commemorative dog collar. Purchase four or more tickets and be entered to win a signed Timbers jersey.

About Oregon Humane Society:

The Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest humane society, with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. OHS receives no government funds for its adoption, education and animal cruelty investigation programs. Visit oregonhumane.org for more information. 

 

400 Ecotrust Supporters Celebrate Grand Opening of New Event Space

400 Ecotrust Supporters Celebrate Grand Opening of New Event Space

by | Aug 25, 2019 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. Ecotrust held a grand opening for its new Pearl District event space on August 8th. The space, called Irving Street Studio, is located in the first floor of the Ecotrust building.

While the Irving Street Studio is located in the Ecotrust building, it features a separate address and dedicated entrance.

In 2017, a longtime tenant of the historic Ecotrust building, outdoor clothing company Patagonia, moved to West Burnside.  Ecotrust then used the vacant space to host large events such as Paul Hawken’s sold-out Drawdown book launch. Ultimately leaders decided to upgrade the vacant space and use it as another rental venue to help raise funds to benefit their organization. Ecotrust is a nonprofit working to create social, economic, and environmental change.

The new Irving Street Studio is divided into three rooms, the west room can seat up to 280 guests for a meal and 375 as a theater. The east room is situated for ceremonies, receptions, and silent auctions.

The third room, a historic bank vault and the original warehouse office, will retain its charm but allow for the privacy required for board meetings, breakouts, and bridal suites.

More information about the venue in the Pearl District at NW 9th Ave. is available here: https://ecotrust.org/

 

 

CCA Invitational Breaks Record with $470,000 Raised

CCA Invitational Breaks Record with $470,000 Raised

by | Aug 24, 2019 | Events, Features, News

West Linn, OR. The 11th annual Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) Invitational was held August 11th-12th at The Oregon Golf Club and featured 21 Oregon and Southwest Washington PGA golf pros, paired with amateur players, vying for a competitive prize purse, all while raising funds for the CCA. The invitational golf tournament is one of the largest fundraising events for CCA and has raised more than $1.7 million over the course of 11 years, which includes this year’s record-breaking total of $470,000. (Photo Credit, Portland Photography)

The Bruno family whose daughter was served by CCA posed for photo with the three celebrity panelists, Roger Clemens, Drew Bledsoe and Sean McDonough.

Sean McDonough, ESPN Sportscaster; Eric Weckert, CEO/Partner, Team Studio, CEO/Founder, DRIVe; Drew Bledsoe, former NFL Quarterback; Andy Lytle, CCA Board of Directors and Division VP, Western US at Jackson Family Wines

Regina Ellis, Founder and Chief Joy Officer, CCA delivers keynote speech

Group photo

The event was founded by Grant Hammersley, Vice Chair of Opus Board of Directors, and is governed by a steering committee including co-chairs Bob Turnquist, Head Pro/GM at The Oregon Golf Club and Jason Strobbe, VP of Sales at Vintage Wine Estates.

The event began with a Celebrity Round Table dinner on Sunday, August 11. Celebrity panelists included former MLB All-Star Pitcher, Roger Clemens; former NFL Quarterback, Drew Bledsoe; and ESPN Sportscaster, Sean McDonough.

The reception and dinner featured an inspiring story shared by Heidi Bruno of Tigard, OR, whose daughter, Holly, was served by CCA. Guests also had the opportunity to bid on exclusive experiences curated by each of the celebrity panelists.

The Pro-Am tournament, presented by OnPoint Community Credit Union, followed the reception on Monday, August 12, and offered world-class golf overlooking the sweeping views at the Oregon Golf Club. Additional sponsors include Joe’s Burgers, Go To Ortho, Prestige Care, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, and Acme Construction.

To learn more about CCA, please visit JoyRx.org.

About Children’s Cancer Association (CCA):

Since 1995, Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) has been transforming the pediatric healthcare experience through innovative, Joy-based programming, enhancing the mental health and emotional well-being of pediatric patients with the healing power of music, friendship, and nature. JoyRxTM programs empower kids to positively shift their emotional states during the stressful and painful experiences related to fighting life-threatening illnesses and extended hospitalizations. CCA aims to clinically position and deliver JoyRx as best practice in children’s hospitals across the country. See JoyRx in action at JoyRx.org or Facebook.com/ChildrensCancerAssociation.

Fun Day at Guide Dogs for the Blind Builds Community

Fun Day at Guide Dogs for the Blind Builds Community

by | Aug 17, 2019 | Events, Features, News

Boring, OR. “Happiness is a warm puppy,” wrote Charles M. Schultz and volunteer puppy raisers at Guide Dogs for the Blind agree. The organization held its annual Oregon Fun Day on July 20th at its Boring campus. The theme for this year’s Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) Fun Day was “Bone Voyage” with dogs and humans dressing up in leis, tropical shirts and captain’s hats. (Photo credit, Morry Angell, Guide Dogs for the Blind)

This puppy raising family wears sailor hats as they work with their new GDB puppy in training.

Pawprint painting made by some furry Fun Day attendees

Fun Day was a day of celebration for dogs and humans alike. In the spirit of the “Bone Voyage” theme, special activities were set up all over campus. Activities ranged from a paw print painting station to a photo booth meant to capture some of the clever costumes from the day. A boat-themed “Dogs on Deck” obedience training session and a “Good Ship Lollipop” socialization and training session gave puppy raisers the opportunity to practice skills with their GDB puppies in training. In addition to festive activities, GDB experts spoke on the subject of “Journey vs. Genes,” which explored what makes a successful guide dog.

To conclude the celebration, a puppy delivery ceremony, matching to local Pacific Northwest volunteer puppy raisers with their new guide dog puppies, took place. Volunteer puppy raisers are typically responsible for socializing and taking care of their GDB puppies in training for about a year. Puppy raisers were given the chance to guess the name of their new puppy before meeting them. From “Jamboree” to “Fleetwood,” these ten new GDB puppies in training ventured off with their new puppy raisers to embark on a journey of learning obedience and socialization skills before their formal Guide Dogs for the Blind training.

From Guide Dogs for the Blind:

Are you curious about becoming a volunteer puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind? Puppy raising is one of the many ways to get involved with the nonprofit organization. Learn more here: https://www.guidedogs.com/support-gdb/volunteer/puppy-raising.

Guide Dogs for the Blind provides all services free of charge to clients and relies completely on the support of donations, as it receives no government funding.

OCOM Receives Legacy Gift from Naito Family

OCOM Receives Legacy Gift from Naito Family

by | Aug 16, 2019 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. Anne Naito-Campbell (far right) was honored by the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) at a celebration on August 7th. She was surrounded by friends and family members Rod Eckerson, Grover Lines, Jr., Micki Naito, and Wesley Campbell. The lobby of the OCOM building was dedicated as the Naito Family Legacy Plaza. OCOM is a private college focused on graduate degrees in acupuncture and Oriental medicine. The college was among nine local nonprofits to receive gifts from the Naito family in May. The gift, valued at $50,000, benefits both the students and patients who now utilize the college’s Old Town clinic and classrooms.

Sherri L. Green, PhD, OCOM’s president and CEO, addresses attendees.

Rod Erickson, Micki Naito, Sherri Green PhD, Cathy Chinn, Anne Naito-Campbell

OCOM  Board of Trustees Secretary, Cathy Chinn and Sho Dozono

Anne Naito-Campbell is presented with the dedication plaque which will be displayed in the lobby by OCOM Board of Trustees Secretary, Cathy Chinn

Here’s a history of the relationship between the Naito family and OCOM:

The relationship between the Naito family and OCOM begins with the building that once housed the family’s Import Plaza and is now home to the college’s campus and teaching clinic. Originally developed in 1911, the property was known as the Globe Hotel and had 500 open air cots, barely separated from each other and covered by chicken wire, where it only cost 50 cents a night to get a “room.” At that time, Portland’s Old Town was home to Japanese, Chinese, and other immigrant communities. Evidence of these historical roots were uncovered during the 2012 redevelopment of the site, when crews dug up several artifacts, including a Japanese herbal medicine bottle from the late 1800’s.

In the 1960’s, when the Naitos bought the then-vacant Globe building, the intent to start a retail import shop in the middle of what was then known as Skid Row. The flagship store carried a mixture of eye-catching and kitschy products from across Asia including lamps, wicker and wood furniture, porcelain figurines, glass bowls and vases, folding screens, and a wide variety of Buddha sculptures. Despite predictions to the contrary, Import Plaza was an instant success, and it demonstrated the Naito family’s commitment to developing the beauty and resilience of Old Town. It also generated the cash flow and spawned a retail chain that allowed the Naito family to acquire extensive real estate holdings.

At its peak, Import Plaza consisted of eight stores across Oregon. Closing in 2000 due to changes in retail trends, the flagship location lay dormant, waiting to become a part of a new vision for the Old Town neighborhood. OCOM selected the location as the perfect home for its new campus. In collaboration with the Naito’s, the redevelopment project was funded through a combination of tax credits, PDC funds; and conventional financing, and the campus has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The $15.2 million dollar rehab of the building took one year, included gutting all four existing floors for seismic retrofit purposes, and earned the structure LEED Gold certification. The project team included Beam Development, Ankrom Moisan Associated Architects, and LCG Pence Construction, LLC. On the roof is the old Import Plaza sign, restored and now emblazoned with the letters, OCOM. Culminating with the ribbon cutting in 2012, Anne Naito-Campbell and the Naito family have supported OCOM’s role in revitalizing the Old Town neighborhood. The relocation nearly doubled the college’s square footage, allowing OCOM to educate students and offer acupuncture, herbal, and wellness services to the public.

Founded in 1983, OCOM is a single-purpose professional graduate school that offers first professional and postgraduate degree programs in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. OCOM’s mission is to transform health care by educating highly skilled and compassionate practitioners, providing exemplary patient care, and engaging in innovative research within a community of service and healing. Our 1,500 graduates practice, teach, and research Chinese medicine in 50 states and across the globe, and have provided an estimated 10 million treatments over the past 36 years. Additional information about the college is available on our website, ocom.edu

 

“Forage in the Forest” Raises Over $127,000 for Hoyt Arboretum

“Forage in the Forest” Raises Over $127,000 for Hoyt Arboretum

by | Aug 10, 2019 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR.  The seventh annual Forage in the Forest on August 3rd was the largest event to date for the nonprofit Hoyt Arboretum Friends. The event raised over $127,000 and drew 130 people who started their evening with a walk along the Bristlecone Pine Trail. The Hoyt Arboretum is located in Washington Park and has over 2,300 tree species from six continents. Twelve miles of hiking trails course through its 189 acres.

Supporters told auctioneer Johnna Wells about upcoming plans for 2020.

Joey Pope and the Pope Family were honored for over 30 years of leadership at Hoyt Arboretum. Joey was joined by daughter Molly Pope and granddaughter Josephine Pope as well as friends and neighbors.

Bartlett Tree Experts was the Diamond Sponsor for the Forage in the Forest event and national Bartlett President Jim Ingrahm was in Portland for the evening.

Portland Parks & Recreation Director Adena Long joined table sponsors Brad and Nancy Miller.

Cameron Winery donated the wine for the event

The meal featured a first course of chilled cucumber soup and smoked tuna prepared by Chef Greg Higgins, his seventh time donating his food in support of this event. Other courses were provided by Artemis Catering. John Paul attended and donated wines to complement all courses from his Cameron Winery. A short auction was followed by a paddle raise.

From Hoyt Arboretum Friends:

Hoyt Arboretum grows through a longstanding partnership between Portland Parks and Recreation (PP&R) and Hoyt Arboretum Friends (HAF), a membership-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Through fundraising and volunteer recruitment, HAF enhances visitor experience and provides educational opportunities around the trees and collections in the Arboretum. Hoyt Arboretum staff and volunteers run the Visitor Center, distribute literature, and help fund major projects. HAF volunteers maintain the trails and trees, provide tours and classes, and help to catalog the Arboretum’s collection.

Our Board of Directors and Advisory Council are volunteer positions. We employ a staff of four to manage our education, volunteer, fundraising, and communication efforts.

Our mission is to maintain and improve Hoyt Arboretum and its collections for all people through advocacy, resources, awareness, and education. To learn more about our long-term goals, read the executive statement of our current five-year Strategic Plan.

Maurice Lucas Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $100,000 for Kids

Maurice Lucas Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament Raises Nearly $100,000 for Kids

by | Aug 3, 2019 | Events, News

Portland, OR. The Maurice Lucas Foundation held its 16th annual Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha on July 25th. Pam and David Lucas address the crowd at Invitational tournament. David is the son of the late Trail Blazer and NBA all-star, and Pam is his widow. They started the foundation to honor Maurice’s legacy of serving the needs of local children. David serves as the executive director of the foundation and Pam serves on its board. The event raised almost $100,000 to support the academic and athletic programs, sports camps and post-secondary education scholarships the foundation provides to underserved middle school students in the Portland area. (Photo credit, Kris Cavin)

Former Portland Trail Blazer announcer Bill Schonely was among the celebrities and local sportsmen who competed in16th annual Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament.

Former Trail Blazer Cliff Robinson and former Jackass cast member Ehren “Danger” McGhehey were among the celebrities participating.

The winning team of the Maurice Lucas Foundation’s Celebrity Golf Invitational tournament pose with their trophies. From Mass Mutual, they are Kasey Closs, Jason Daily, Justin Smithhiesler and Robbie Ziegler. The team will receive a free trip to Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina, where it will compete in the Mercedes Benz national golf tournament in October.

The 150 participating golfers prepare to start their carts at the beginning of the Maurice Lucas Foundation’s Celebrity Golf Invitational in Aloha.

Executive Director David Lucas poses with former Trail Blazer Martell Webster.

First Republic Bank was the title sponsor. Mercedes Benz of Portland and Mercedes Benz of Beaverton were among the additional sponsors.

The field of 150 golfers included many celebrities and former members of the 1977 champion Trail Blazers, including Bill Schonely, Larry Steel, Bobby Gross, Lloyd Neil, Cliff Robinson, Ehren “Danger” McGhehey, Greg Smith, Tom Gorman, Mike Walters, Antonio Harvey, Ken Boddie, Martell Webster, Michael Allen Harrison, Scott Haskins, Charlie Sitton, Steve Johnson, John McCullough and Dale Osbourne.

The winning team from Mass Mutual included Kasey Closs, Jason Daily, Justin Smithhiesler and Robbie Ziegler. They will receive a free trip to Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina and compete in the Mercedes Benz national golf tournament in October.

From The Maurice Lucas Foundation:

The golf tournament is one of the nonprofit foundation’s major sources of funds. The tournament continues a tradition started decades ago by the late Maurice Lucas, the leading scorer on the 1977 NBA championship Trail Blazers team. The foundation’s other major fundraiser, its ninth annual Celebration Dinner and After Party, will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Portland Hilton. Go to ML20.org for tickets and more information.

 

Fences For Fido Receives Grant to Offer Spay/Neuter Services

Fences For Fido Receives Grant to Offer Spay/Neuter Services

by | Jul 30, 2019 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. Fences For Fido, a nonprofit based in Portland, is the recipient of a grant from the Dr. Jane Foundation. The $1,125 grant announced on July 26th, will support the nonprofit’s work of offering spay/neuter services while building free fenced yards for dogs who previously were confined to tethers or small enclosures. A Fences For Fido volunteer and a dog smile for the camera during a fence build.

A dog named Cole smiles with a Fences For Fido volunteer after receiving his new fence.

Volunteers pose with Kota in SW Washington after building a new fenced yard. Kota previously spent his days on a chain.

From Fences For Fido:

Fences For Fido volunteers built their first fence in Portland in May 2009. This summer, the organization is marking its 10th anniversary and celebrating 2,200 dogs unchained in Oregon and SW Washington. The all-volunteer organization works directly with families who previously confined their dogs to chains or small kennels. With volunteer labor and donor funding, the organization build free fenced yards and provides spay/neuter surgeries, insulated dog houses, and urgent veterinary care as needed.

The Dr. Jane Foundation is the charitable arm of Florida-based Life’s Abundance, Inc. The foundation issues quarterly competitive grants to charitable organizations that contribute to the health and well-being of pets in their communities.

Where and When to Enjoy Our Local Farmers’ Markets

Where and When to Enjoy Our Local Farmers’ Markets

by | Jul 28, 2019 | Events, Features, Lifestyle, News

Portland, OR. Dozens of local farmers’ markets are bursting with colorful flowers and flavorful produce this summer. Just about every day of the week you can find a location in the metro area where farmers are offering their best. In this story, we’re offering a complete list of where and when to check them out.

Portland Farmers Market operates five farmers markets in the Portland metro area. The goal is to contribute to the success of local farmers and food producers, strengthen the food economy, and serve as community gathering places.

Like many, the Lake Oswego Farmers Market in Millennium Plaza Park has activities for the kids. Many who come to the market are visitors to the area.

There’s live music at the LO market. It also boasts an average of over 80 vendors each week.

The Beaverton Farmers Market is a destination market that organizers say is the single largest, all-agricultural market in the state, with up to 20k visitors each week.

The Vancouver Farmers Market is a dog friendly place where you can chat with people who have grown or made your purchase.

There are food carts at the Canby Farmers Market.

Here’s a list of some of the area farmers markets to check out. (Most of the titles have live links to take you the website of the market for more information.)

Portland Area Farmers Markets:

Cedar Mill Sunset Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, May through October. 8:00 am – 1 pm

The market is sponsored by the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. A local community market since 1999.

Hillsdale Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, May through November and twice monthly December through April. 10:00 am – 2 pm

The market is held in the Wilson High – Rieke Elementary parking lot in Portland.

Hollywood Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, year-round!

8:00 am – 1:00 pm, April – September

9:00 am – 1:00 pm, October – November

1st & 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, December – March

This market comes alive every Saturday from May until Thanksgiving, and twice a month during the winter, with over 50 vendors plus community booths, musicians, volunteers and neighbors.

Kenton Farmers Market:

Open Fridays, June 3rd – September 30th.  3:00 pm to 7:00 pm

This Friday evening market invites the participation of neighboring businesses, a unique location, the street closure, and live musical entertainment all help to create a festive atmosphere.

King Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, May 1st – November 20th. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Adjacent to both King Elementary and King School Park, this market has become a family-centric destination for the neighborhood to enjoy breakfast or lunch, listen to local musicians, and explore 35 vendor stalls filled with local bounty from our region’s farmers, ranchers, fishermen, foragers and food artisans.

Northwest Farmers Market: 

Open Thursdays, June 2nd – September 29th.  2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

The market is conveniently located for neighborhood residents, many of whom walk and bike to the market.

Seniors are invited to play fruit-and-veggie bingo, where the prizes come in the form of produce from market vendors. Bingo rounds run every half hour, starting at 2:30 pm. Each summer the Northwest Market brings the best of the region to the neighborhood through an average of 25 vendor stalls.

OHSU Farmers Market: 

Open Tuesdays, June through September.  10 am – 2 pm

The OHSU Farmers Market offers a wide variety of foods including sustainably grown produce, meat, eggs, nuts, baked goods, dips, lunch and desserts. Join them for a delightful and nourishing afternoon of health & deliciousness.

People’s Farmers Market:

Open Wednesdays, year-round! 2 pm – 7 pm

People’s Farmers’ Market is the longest running year-round market in Portland.

Pioneer Courthouse Square Farmers Market:

Open Mondays, June 13th – September 26th.  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Closed July 4th for Independence Day and September 5th for Labor Day

Downtown office workers and tourists flock to this market at the Square to enjoy the abundant lunch options and pick up locally grown and produced items from an average of 30 vendors selling everything from berries to flowers to baked goods.

Portland State University Farmers Market:  

Open Saturdays, year-round!

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Nov-Feb) – Closed December 31st
8:30 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays (Mar-Oct)

The campus of Portland State University on the South Park Blocks provides a picturesque backdrop for Portland Farmers Market’s year-round flagship market.

Shemanski Park Farmers Market:

Open Wednesdays, May 4th – November 23rd.  10:00 am to 2:00 pm

A popular lunch destination, this market features 50 vendor stalls filled with farm-fresh and locally-made food under a lush green canopy of trees.

South Waterfront Farmers Market:

Open Thursdays, June through October. 2 pm – 7 pm

This is a neighborhood market with the aim to make connections between farmers and urban community members in a dynamic and lively market setting.

Woodlawn Neighborhood Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, June 6th – October 31st.  10 am – 2 pm

This is an independent farmers market serving the Woodlawn, Piedmont and Concordia neighborhoods.  Their goal is to make local, healthy food accessible to everyone.

Woodstock Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, June 5th – October 30th.  10 am – 2 pm

Woodstock Farmers Market provides quality fresh produce by supporting local farmers, and strengthen relationships in the Woodstock neighborhood by providing a central community gathering place. The market promotes healthy eating, food education, fun and music, building closer ties between farms and urban communities.

Portland Metro –

Beaverton:

Beaverton Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays: 8:00am – 1:30pm, May through September

& Winter Market: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 10:00am – 1:30pm, February through April

The Beaverton Farmers market is a destination market that is the single largest, all-agricultural market in the state of Oregon. During the summer season, the market averages between 15,000 and 20,000 visitors on any given Saturday. The market is comprised of nursery growers, farmers, and ranchers – both conventional and organic.

Canby:

Canby Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, April 30th – October 8th.  9 am – 2 pm

The Canby Farmers Market is a local favorite for young and old alike. Here you will find the best that the Willamette Valley has to offer; from freshly picked produce and flowers, to unique hand crafted gifts and accessories- this bustling, little market has everything you need. Food vendors provide a variety of cuisine and market favorites for your lunch and dinner. The music and festivities combine to make this a wonderful Saturday outing.

Clackamas:

Happy Valley Sunnyside Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, May 7th – October 8th.  9 am – 2 pm

Happy Valley Farmers Market is an event that promotes and supports the local community fostering the growth of our farms, vendors, local businesses and families.

Forest Grove:

Forest Grove Farmers Market:  

Open Wednesdays, May 4th – October 26th.  4 pm – 8 pm

This market strives to provide an outlet for small farmers and food producers so that they may connect with the community by offering fresh, local goods. One of the most diverse events in the area, the outdoor Forest Grove Farmers Market attracts a weekly average of more than 2000 visitors of all ages and demographic groups to share good food and listen to local musicians.

Gresham:

Gresham Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, May through October.  8:30 am – 2 pm

The Gresham Farmers Market is a community gathering place where you can stroll, shop and listen to live music in a casual friendly atmosphere. The market is comprised of vegetable and produce farmers, bakers, artists and the like, providing some of the best local fresh produce, meats, cheeses, breads, honey, desserts, flowers, art and handmade crafts.

Hillsboro:

Hillsboro Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, April 30th – October 29th.  8 am – 1:30 pm

One of the longest running farmers markets in the Northwest, the Hillsboro Saturday Farmers’ Market was established in 1981 and has become a traditional community gathering place as well as a favorite venue for obtaining fresh, local products. The market hosts 100+ vendors and 8 thousand shoppers weekly.

Lake Oswego:

Lake Oswego Farmers Market:  

Open Saturdays, May 14th – October 8th.  8:30 am – 1:30 pm

Discover the region’s finest agricultural products at the Lake Oswego Farmers’ Market.  The Market boasts an average of over 80 vendors each week.  Delight in finding a wide variety of produce, meats, nuts, cheeses, artisan breads, jams and jellies, baked goods, fresh seafood, nursery items, and hot foods–there is something for everyone!

Lloyd:

Lloyd Farmers Market:

Open Tuesdays, year-round!  10 am – 2 pm

The market runs every week, year-round, except for December 22nd and 29th, when we will be closed for the holidays. The market is held under the gazebo in the Oregon Square Courtyard on NE Holladay Street between NE 7th Ave and NE 9th Ave.

Milwaukie:

Milwaukie Sunday Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, May through October.  9:30 am – 2 pm

You will find produce, a wide variety of prepared foods, cut flowers, plants, and countless gift items at the Market the Oregonian called the Best of 2012. By foot, by bike, by bus, by car — however you come, you can find this busy Market at the intersection of Main and Harrison in Downtown Milwaukie.

McMinnville:

McMinnville Farmers Market:  

Open Thursdays, May 12th – October 6th.  1 pm – 6 pm

Located on the corner of Cowls and Third Street you will find dozens of local vendors at the very popular downtown Farmers Market. Come listen to live music while you shop and support our local farmers!

Newberg:

Newberg Farmers Market:

Open Wednesdays, May through September.  1:30 pm – 6 pm

The Newberg Farmers’ Market provides booth space for Oregon and SW Washington farm producers to market predominately locally grown and raised farm produce. In addition the market showcases hand-crafted arts & crafts, locally made food products and baked goods.

Oregon City:

Oregon City Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays, year-round!

Summer Season, first Saturday in May through October:  9 am – 2 pm

Winter Season, November through April:  10 am – 2 pm

Year-round they offer the local community an opportunity to take advantage of locally grown farm-fresh produce, farm eggs, pastured meats, Oregon seafood, cheese, wild foraged products, artisan foods, crafts, wines, spirits, cider, ready-to-eat foods, coffee, and smoothies. In addition, the market provides a venue for education to promote good nutrition, food preservation, sustainable food-growing and protection of the environment.

Tigard:

Tigard Bull Mountain Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays and Sundays, May through October.  9 am – 2 pm

A farmers market at the base of Bull Mountain in Tigard Oregon dedicated to providing a fun family atmosphere with music, food, and activities for kids and adults of all ages.

Tigard Farmers Market:  

Open Sundays, April through October.  9:00 am – 1:30 pm

Tigard Farmers’ Market bringing you fresh fruit, produce, crafts, flowers and more weekly! The market is located at the corner of Hall and Burnham in downtown Tigard.

Vancouver, WA:

Vancouver Farmers Market:

Open Saturdays and Sundays, Mar 19th – October 30th.

Saturdays:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sundays:  10:00 am – 3:00 pm

The downtown market is Southwest Washington’s #1 visitor attraction and home to over 250 vendors and the second largest in the State of Washington.

West Linn:

West Linn Farmers Market:

Open Sundays, May 31st – September 13th.  11 am – 3 pm

The market showcases a variety of vendors – fresh local produce, handmade artisan crafts, tasty hot food, live music and more! The market is located in Historic Willamette (Willamette Falls Dr. between 12th and 14th St.).

Saturdays:  10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sundays:  11:00 am – 4:30 pm

Thanks to Simple Floors PDX for helping to put together this list.

Here are a few more colorful photos to pique your interest.

Kehoe Family Gifts 22-acres of Forest Habitat to Portland Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuary

Kehoe Family Gifts 22-acres of Forest Habitat to Portland Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuary

by | Jul 28, 2019 | Events, Features, News

Portland, OR. Portland Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuary, adjacent to Forest Park, just grew by 22-acres thanks to a gift by businessman Marty Kehoe. At a ceremonial ivy-cutting on July 26th, Katherine, Shannon, Allison and Marty Kehoe were joined by Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish and Portland Audubon Executive Director Nick Hardigg. The property, previously slated for development and appraised at more than $14 million, will now be restored and protected, adding to the ecological value of Portland Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuary and Forest Park. The Kehoe’s eldest daughter, Katherine Lynn advocated for the gift and the parcel will be named in her honor. “As a family, we talked a lot about this,” Marty Kehoe shared. “We loved the property and felt that it would make a wonderful gift – not only to the Portland Audubon, but as a permanent gift to the whole city.”

Marty, Allison, Katherine and Shannon Kehoe.

Portland Audubon’s first land acquisition was in 1929, when 12 acres of a former dairy farm were purchased with private funds. The following year, the Pittock family donated another 18 acres. Additional land protections occurred in 1982 (the 34-acre Uhtoff Sanctuary), 1983, and 2008 (the 86-acre Collins Sanctuary, owned by Metro and managed by Portland Audubon). This last gift of 22-acres from the Kehoe family brings the sanctuary to 172-acres.

The Kehoes decided to protect the land permanently by donating it to Portland Audubon — with the caveat that its remaining mortgage be paid off within the year. Bordering Portland Audubon’s Wildlife Sanctuary, the property is ecologically significant with the headwaters of Bones and Balch Creeks, wetlands, steep slopes and partially open canopy of both deciduous and coniferous trees. The property had long been seen by Portland Audubon as one of the largest, most ecologically valuable and at-risk parcels on the periphery of Forest Park.

“We’ve fought to protect lands like this for over a century, and felt development would eventually happen if we didn’t act.” said Portland Audubon Executive Director Nick Hardigg. “We also recognized that this would be one of the most valuable gifts to Portland Audubon ever— worth millions— and we are incredibly grateful to the Kehoe family.”

About Portland Audubon’s 172-Acre Wildlife Sanctuary:

Just 10 minutes from downtown Portland and free to the public, the 172-acre sanctuary is the perfect place for people of all ages to connect with nature. The public can visit the Wildlife Care Center, Nature Store, Interpretive Center, walk more than four miles of family-friendly trails to see old growth forest, a pond and streams, and take part in a multitude of educational classes and events. 40,000 people visit the wildlife sanctuary each year.