Portland, OR. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and SW Washington is raffling off a one-year lease on a 2018 C300 Mercedes to raise money for its programs.
Each ticket sold for the 2018 Mercedes Helping Kids Raffle helps extend hospitality to seriously ill children and their families, by offering them a “home away from home.” Tickets are $100.
Drawing information: Ticket sales will remain open through Monday, July 16, 2018, at noon or until all 300 tickets have been purchased, whichever comes first. The winning ticket will be drawn at the conclusion of the Ronald McDonald House Charities Golf Classic on Monday, July 16, 2018. The winner will be notified within two (2) days. Need not be present to win.
From Ronald McDonald House Charities:
Every year, thousands of families travel to Portland and Bend to get the best medical care possible for their seriously ill or injured child. And for more than 30 years, our Ronald McDonald Houses® have offered these families comfort, support, and a beautiful place to stay just moments away from their child’s bedside. Last year we welcomed 1,825 families for a total of 17,917 nights at our three Oregon Houses, hosting 2,861 children across the state. And since opening our doors, we have provided a “home away from home” for more than 35,000 families.
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Reserving a room in Portland
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Looking for room availability for tonight? Please call our Family Placement Coordinator at (971) 230-6702 to see if there is availability at one of our houses.
Please click here to download a brochure on how to reserve a room.
To qualify to stay at a Portland Ronald McDonald House:
Families must have a patient 21 years or younger being treated at a Portland hospital. Parents under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.
Patients age 18-21 must be accompanied by a support person who is age 18 or older.
Families with an unborn baby can request to stay two weeks prior to delivery, with a doctor’s recommendation.
Families must live more than 30 miles from their child’s Portland area hospital.
If you meet these qualifications, take the next step by calling one of the phone numbers below to get a referral to stay with us:
Portland, OR. The Portland Children’s Museum has welcomed more than 4 million visitors since opening in 1946 and now hosts more than 300,000 people a year. One group that’s especially enthusiastic visits courtesy of the Autism Society of Oregon. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm, autistic kids are special guests at the museum. A quieter, calmer, low-sensory playtime is open exclusively to families with children who experience disability. Friends and siblings are also welcome and no registration is required. It’s a program called Friends and Family Access Play and it will take place on July 17th this month. For more information, please CLICK HERE.
The Portland Children’s Museum is open from 9 to 5 almost every day, year round and features special exhibits.
Exhibits and programs are designed for children aged 0-12. The Pet Hospital exhibit has everything kids need to explore animal health.
Portland Children’s Museum is located off Highway 26 in Washington Park, across from Oregon Zoo.
From Portland Children’s Museum:
We believe that children are interested in things worth knowing about. We are dedicated to making visible the ways children think, imagine, design, invent, and create when given intelligent materials including the tools of the arts and sciences.
Address:
4015 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221 (503) 223-6500
Portland, OR. The Oregon Humane Society is gearing up for Independence Day. On July 5th, animal shelters across the country will face the daunting task of caring for the many lost dogs and cats who bolted from their homes because they were terrified of fireworks. Sadly, some lost pets are never reunited with their owners.
The Oregon Humane Society urges all pet owners to keep their pets indoors, in a safe and secure area. “Even if you think your pet will be ok, don’t take a chance,” says Tanya Roberts, OHS training and behavior manager. “A panicked pet can quickly escape a fenced yard or get loose.”
Here are some additional suggestions to keep pets safe:
Dogs and cats who are distressed should be placed inside a room with closed windows and a secure door. A screen door will not stop a frightened dog. Don’t take a dog to watch a large commercial firework display, as this increases the likelihood of your pet becoming lost in an unfamiliar area.
Make sure all pets, even indoor-only cats, wear a collar with an identification tag that includes your name and telephone number. An identification microchip is even better, as it is embedded in your pet and cannot be lost. These simple precautions will go a long way towards ensuring a rapid reunion with a lost pet.
At home, a ThunderShirt, flower essences, pheromones or gentle touch can also help ease a pet’s anxiety.
Walk dogs in the afternoon, well before nightfall, to prevent undue stress from noisy fireworks.
For dogs with extreme reactions to fireworks, talk with your veterinarian about medication.
More ideas from the Oregon Humane Society Training and Behavior Department can be found here:
1) Check with your local animal control agency. Many agencies have lost-and-found listings on their website (OHS, by law, cannot accept stray animals).
2) Post on Nextdoor, Craigslist, and other lost pet websites.
Put up flyers with a photo and description of the missing pet.
4) Search your neighborhood and your own property thoroughly. Lost cats, for example, are often found hiding under a bush in front of their owner’s home.
Hugs are given freely at the Oregon Humane Society.
If you find a stray animal, please keep them with you until your local animal shelter is open and ready to receive them. Below is contact information for shelters in the Portland metro and Southwest Washington areas:
The Oregon Humane Society is the Northwest’s oldest and largest humane society. OHS receives no tax dollars to support its adoption, education, and animal cruelty investigation programs. Visit oregonhumane.org for more information.
Portland, OR. Comedian and automobile collector Jay Leno visited the Rose City to help launch the new Portland Art Museum exhibit The Shape of Speed: Streamlined Automobiles and Motorcycles. At a special preview event on June 16th, patrons like Kathleen Ames had the chance to meet Leno before he took the stage for a conversation with guest curator Ken Gross.
One item on display is this 1934 BMW, R7 Concept Motorcycle. Photo: Peter Harholdt.
A kickoff event was held at the Dossier Hotel.
Lana Finley, Sharon Barnes, and Janet Geary taking picture with Jay Leno
Tina Skouras, Jerry Logan, Susie Conley, and Kim Ziebell
Janet Geary and Cameron Davis
Sheryl Acheson, Jay Leno, and Karen Benson
Eileen McNulty, Jay Leno, Yaw Sarpong, Carlene Pride-Sarpong, Natalie Hummert Horter, Eavanson Horter, and Parker McNulty
Bob and Barbara Brady
Ruth and Charles Poindexter
Susie Conley, Jerry Logan, Kim Ziebell, and Karen Benson enjoy the talk with Jay Leno during Portland Art Museum’s opening night celebration for The Shape of Speed, June 16, 2018.
The Shape of Speed will be on display through September 16th, it features 19 rare streamlined automobiles and motorcycles from 1930–1942.
Portland Art Museum is located at 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205,
Portland, OR. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the nonprofit helping homeless youth and other marginalized people, Mayor Ted Wheeler declared June 21st, “Outside In Day.” The celebration at The Evergreen event space in SE Portland included a tribute to the nonprofit’s life-saving work in the community by Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury, and a personal statement of support by film director Todd Haynes. It was also a party for retiring Executive Director Kathy Oliver after 38 years of leadership. (Photo credit, Ashley Courter)
Commissioner Chole Eudaly, film director Todd Haynes, Kathy Oliver, and Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury.
Mayor Ted Wheeler presents a city proclamation of “Outside In Day” to Kathy Oliver.
Our mission is to help homeless youth and other marginalized people move towards improved health and self-sufficiency.
We are…
Service providers and advocates.
Experts in understanding adolescents.
A Federally Qualified Health Center.
A licensed Mental Health Agency.
Leaders in serving LGBTQ youth.
We believe…
In dignity, hope, and resiliency.
In innovation.
Our clients can get through current challenges.
Young people need trusting adults to thrive.
In meeting people where they are.
In a strengths-based approach.
Outside In recognizes that our clients and employees have unique experiences rooted in and affected by race, culture, gender and gender identity, age, belief systems, social class and income, sexual orientation, physical ability, and other aspects of individual identity. We acknowledge the beauty, strength, and opportunities that come from such diversity as well as the destructive and pervasive consequences that come from prejudice and oppression. We are deeply committed to dismantling overt and covert oppression, and to building personal and institutional diversity and inclusiveness.
Portland, OR. 130 friends and neighbors were mixing and mingling at the Dunthorpe home of Mimi and Doug McCaslin on June 27th, to learn more about the work of New Avenues for Youth. The nonprofit is celebrating its 20th year working toward the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness. Since 1997, its programs and services have impacted more than 20,000 young people as they work to overcome barriers, pursue goals, and realize their potential.
Event organizers included Philip Virga, Jessica F. Elkan (New Avenues Director of Development), Cherie Renee, Mimi McCaslin, Elliott W. Moore, and Frances McCarty.
The evening featured Vibrant Table food and wine from Maisons Marques & Domaines. Vanessa Sturgeon, the current President & CEO of New Avenues and Mitch Hornecker, founder and board member, encouraged guests and community members to become involved with the organization.
From New Avenues for Youth:
Our mission is to work in partnership with our community to prevent youth homelessness and provide young people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness the resources and skills needed to lead healthy, productive lives.
Here’s a video about the 20th anniversary of the program.
New Avenues for Youth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and intervention of youth homelessness. Since 1997, our programs and services have impacted more than 20,000 young people as they work to overcome barriers, pursue their goals, and realize their potential. From supporting basic needs like meals and counseling to providing opportunities for education, job training, employment, and housing, we meet youth where they are—and help them get where they want to go.
Lake Oswego, OR. The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is expected to draw about 25,000 visitors from June 22nd – 24th. This year’s special exhibit is called Layers: The Evolving Art of 3D Printing. It provides a look at the artistic side of 3D printing and advanced art-making technologies.
One piece of 3-D printing art on display is by a California professor at Pitzer College, David Bachman. His background in mathematics and his affinity for working with his hands converged when he began to experiment with 3D printing. Since then he has created unique sculptures by using several CAD modeling packages.
UK product artist Lionel T Dean has explored digital design and manufacturing technologies for almost ten years. In 2002 he founded Future Factories, a studio focused exclusively on 3D printing. Lionel’s pieces are being showcased at the “Layers” exhibit.
Southridge High School is collaborating with co-curators to print a sculpture onsite during the Festival.
Exhibits, music, and artist demos are held at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park. Over 1,000 pieces of art are on display, ranging from local to international, all juried so only the best make it to the festival. Juried artisans also fill George Rogers Park along with food vendors, the main music stage and the Chamber of Commerce Wine & Beer Tent. The festival offers entertainment, education and shopping for all ages in a family-friendly environment. Here’s a look at some activity at the park:
Visitors can also see artwork by local students presented in two unique exhibits: the Art Literacy Exhibit featuring artworks by K-8 students, and the High School Exhibit featuring all mediums of work by students grades 9-12.
About the Festival of the Arts: The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts is an arts education event of the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization. It is held the weekend after Father’s Day each year and attracts 22-25,000 people. Contributions to the Festival are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 93-0700108.
Here’s a PSA about the festival:
Mission Statement: The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts’ primary goal is to educate by promoting, supporting, coordinating, and exhibiting the arts of the region.
Location/Support: The Festival takes place at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park, both on State Street in downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon USA. Lake Osweo is located 9 miles south of Portland, Oregon. The Festival is sustained by valuable partnerships with the City of Lake Oswego, Clackamas County Tourism and Development Council, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Oswego Rotary Club, the Lake Oswego School District, small and large businesses, the “Friends of the Festival,” plus more than 500 volunteers who work throughout the year and the weekend to make the Festival the success it is.
Portland, OR. Bruce Murray and Val Ilsley received the Metropolitan Family Service (MFS) 2018 Thomas Stoel Award for volunteer commitment to the community and a special recognition dinner was held in their honor May 22nd at the Sentinel in downtown Portland. Those who posed for a photo included MFS CEO Judy Strand; Bruce Murray and Val Ilsley; Social Venture Partners Portland CEO Mark Holloway; KeyBank Sr. Vice President and Manager, Pacific and Rocky Mountain Regions Corporate Responsibility Bruce Whiting.
Val Ilsley thanked MFS saying, “The most important thing of all is how all of you inspire me everyday—the Board, the staff, the Executive Team, the programs and the people that you impact on a daily basis.” (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Former MFS Board Member and current Multnomah County Commissioner-Elect, Susheelah Jayapal, and MFS Board Vice Chair, Katie Gallagher arrive at the Tom Stoel Recognition Dinner. Photo by Andie Petkus.
MFS Stewards, Sarah and Josh Reynolds, Former MFS Board Member and Community Leader, Amy Wayson, and MFS Chief Program Officer, Amy Corbett enjoy pre-dinner conversation. Mr. Reynolds is also an MFS former Board Chair and current CEO of Ruby Jewel. Photo by Andie Petkus.
MFS recognizes and honors Mr. Stoel’s legacy by bestowing an award that bears his name. As one of Portland’s leading citizens, Mr. Stoel helped establish many local charitable foundations. Mr. Stoel was a founding member of the MFS Board of Directors in 1950.
“Val and Bruce have advanced organizations and efforts that serve those most in need, with a focus on economic advancement for those living on the edge of poverty,” shared MFS CEO Judy Strand.
MFS provides help to more than 10,000 children, families, and older adults in the greater Portland and SW Washington area each year. For more information, visit www.metfamily.org.
Portland, OR. Thanks to Willamette Week and Cinema 21, Legacy Health raised $10,000 to support the John Callahan Garden at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center during a screening of a movie based on Callahan’s life. “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” was directed by Gus Van Sant, who attended the screening and posed for a photo with some of John Callahan’s family members. Five hundred people were at the June 12th screening and an after-party at Courtney Taylor’s Odditorium drew some 200 guests.
Callahan, who died in 2010, was a cartoonist for Willamette Week and a fixture in Northwest Portland. He had been a patient at the Legacy Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon (RIO) after he became a quadriplegic in a 1972 car wreck and later volunteered there.
“Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” is based on Callahan’s autobiography and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It will be in released in local theatres on July 13th.
Joaquin Phoenix plays John Callahan in the film and Jonah Hill, his AA sponsor.
The garden bearing his name is nestled within Legacy Good Samaritan Park on Northwest Marshall St., between 21st and 22nd Avenues. It features an art installation that includes Callahan’s cartoons interwoven with his life story. RIO therapists use the garden to work with patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries.
From Legacy:
Founded in 1875, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center is a nationally acclaimed, full-service hospital with renowned doctors in heart care, cancer care, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery and more. Located within the hospital, Legacy Rehabilitation Institute of Oregon (RIO) provides comprehensive inpatient medical and therapy programs for adults from across the Pacific Northwest.
For more information about supporting Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center, please contact Rena Whittaker, executive director of the Good Samaritan Foundation, at 503-413-5585 or [email protected].
Portland, OR. Over 550 community members gathered at the Portland Art Museum to support The Dougy Center at the 2018 Reflection Benefit & Auction presented by KinderCare Education. This year’s Reflection Benefit on May 11th raised over $900,000, which is more than any other event in The Dougy Center’s history. This night included a silent auction featuring one-of-a-kind art created by Dougy Center participating children and teens, an elegant dinner, a live auction, and a heartfelt testimonial from Alissa, Robbie, Madeline and Samantha Parker, a family who participates in The Dougy Center’s program which supports grieving children and families. (Photo credit, Ilona LaRue)
Kevin and Jessica Sailor
Daphne and Destiny, Dougy Center Participants, displaying their art in the silent auction
Jeff Gianola, Emcee and Johnna Wells, Auctioneer
The inspiring evening culminated with the announcement of the 21st Annual Porsche Boxster Raffle winner, which nearly sold out of all 2,000 tickets.
The Dougy Center 2018 Reflection Benefit and Raffle was Co-Chaired by Tim & Jennifer O’Brien and Michael & Brandy Horwitz, and raised over $900,000 for our program to support children, teens, young adults and their families grieving the death of a loved one, or those living with a family member with an advanced serious illness.
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