Portland, OR. Portland Japanese Garden hosted its Annual Golden Crane Reception, outside in the Garden’s new Cultural Village on July 10th. The reception for top donors took place in the Atsuhiko & Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation Courtyard. Robert Zagunis, Adena Long, Heather McCarey, Lisa Christy, Steve Bloom, Dorie Vollum and Bill Hughes enjoy the evening at the Garden. (Photo credit, Peter Friedman)
Adena Long, new Director of Portland Parks & Recreation chats with Portland Japanese Garden CEO Steve Bloom
Portland Japanese Garden CEP Steve Bloom addresses guests at the Garden’s Annual Golden Crane Reception
A lovely night at Portland Japanese Garden
Mr. Takashi Teraoka, Consul General of Japan in Portland and his wife, Mrs. Junko Teraoka attended the Annual Golden Crane Reception
Aki Nakanishi, the Arlene Schnitzer Curator of Culture, Art & Education at the Garden made remarks about future programming and Portland Japanese Garden CEO, Steve Bloom thanked Golden Crane Society Members and Legacy Society Members for their support, passion, and dedication to the Garden. After heavy rain just a few hours prior to the event, the sky cleared and made for a beautiful evening.
From Portland Japanese Garden:
Photo by Roman Johnston
When His Excellency Nobuo Matsunaga, the former Ambassador of Japan to the United States, visited Portland Japanese Garden, he proclaimed it to be “the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world outside of Japan.”
The Garden sits nestled in the hills of Portland, Oregon’s iconic Washington Park, overlooking the city and providing a tranquil, urban oasis for locals and travelers alike. Designed in 1963, it encompasses 12 acres with eight separate garden styles, and includes an authentic Japanese Tea House, meandering streams, intimate walkways, and a spectacular view of Mt. Hood. This is a place to discard worldly thoughts and concerns and see oneself as a small but integral part of the universe.
Born out of a hope that the experience of peace can contribute to a long lasting peace. Born out of a belief in the power of cultural exchange. Born out of a belief in the excellence of craft, evidence in the Garden itself and the activities that come from it. Born out of a realization that all of these things are made more real and possible if we honor our connection to nature.
Our mission is to bring the ideals of the Portland Japanese Garden to the world: art of craft, connection to nature, experience of peace.
OUR CORE VALUES
Inspiration, serenity, tranquility, and the aestheticism of nature.
Excellence in the management and maintenance of the Garden.
The expression of Japanese culture, tradition, and aesthetics.
Cultural authenticity directed to the needs of diverse local, national, and international communities.
Environmental awareness and conservation, and the pursuit of environmental sustainability in the operation of the Garden and its activities.
Mutual respect and harmony with all connected communities.
Manzanita, OR. Marine biologists and volunteers surveyed the five Oregon Marine Reserves over the last two months to take a snapshot of their exceptional diversity. The nonprofit Oregon Coast Aquarium is responsible for managing and monitoring Oregon’s reserves and it organized seven “Bioblitz” events to catalog marine species. One was held at theCape Falcon Marine Reserve in Neakahnie-Manzanita Sate Park on July 6th. A BioBlitz is an intensive survey of a defined area on a single day with the goal of identifying all the species to be found in that area.
Oregon Coast Aquarium scientists were on hand for the BioBlitz. The Oregon Marine Reserves are areas in our coastal waters that are dedicated to conservation and scientific research. All ocean development and removal of species is prohibited.
Oregon created the marine reserves to conserve marine habitats and biodiversity while serving as living laboratories to learn about Oregon’s near shore ecosystems and the potential effects that protections can have over time.
The five marine reserves in Oregon are: Cape Falcon, Cascade Head, Otter Rock, Cape Perpetua, and Redfish Rocks. Here’s a graphic of the Oregon Marine Reserves:
A low tide helped volunteers taking an inventory of the sea life at Cape Falcon Marine Reserve in Neakahnie-Manzanita Sate Park
As the tide recedes, a unique and diverse environment is revealed in tidepools and intertidal areas. Bright sea stars in a variety of colors cling tightly to rocks. Green anemones lay open like flowers at the bottom of pools. A trained eye will find varieties of crabs, snails, limpets, coral, sponge and colorful sea slugs known as nudibranchs.
Here’s a video about the Oregon Marine Reserves diving program:
From Oregon Coast Aquarium:
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Newport, on the beautiful Oregon Coast. Our mission is to create unique and engaging experiences that connect you to the Oregon coast and inspire ocean conservation.
Vision
We invite you to immerse yourself in the mysteries of the ocean. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is a captivating destination and a trusted resource for ocean education and conservation in the Pacific Northwest.
Audience
The Aquarium is a living classroom for all learning styles and ages. As one of Oregon’s top tourist attractions, the Aquarium is a vital educational resource for the state, with over 40,000 students visiting the Aquarium each year. The Aquarium strives to be a center of excellence for ocean literacy and plays an active role in conservation and animal rehabilitation efforts.
Portland, OR. William Temple House celebrated sustainable fashion and thrift store style at its fundraising luncheon on June 19th at the Multnomah Athletic Club. KGW’s Cassidy Quinn showed off her thrift store finds during the benefit’s fashion show. Special guest, thrift store fashionista Jessi Arrington, entertained over 300 guests with a presentation about how thrift store style helps the planet. The benefit, called Style & Sustainability for Social Good, raised over $89,000 to further the mission of William Temple House to provide social services, mental health counseling, and spiritual care to individuals and families in need.
Guest speaker Jessi Arrington comes to Portland with only a small tote bag and the clothes on her back. In 90 minutes at the William Temple House Thrift Store she puts together 3 great outfits to wear while here.
Jenn Richardson’s look takes a fun party dress in a resort-wear direction by pairing it with on-trend wood bracelets and a natural fiber hat and tote. Her classic converse sneakers complete her look.
Special guest Jessi Arrinton is interviewed by KGW’s Lacey Evans on sustainable style and the social impact of thrift stores.
Well-know local pianist Brad Mersereau plays for our arriving guests.
William Temple House Board Chair, Pat Boyle greets guests as they arrive
Here’s a video about the work of William Temple House:
Thank you to everyone who made the luncheon possible, including our stylish speakers, guests, and fashion models. We are especially grateful to Campbell Global, New Seasons Market, and Susan Workman for sponsoring this event, and to a generous donor who stepped up to anonymously match Wednesday’s donations by 50% to support William Temple House.
Portland, OR. The activities that make Fourth of July fun for people – exploding fireworks, houseguests and an abundance of food – also make this holiday hazardous for pets. Doctors at DoveLewis Veterinary Hospital & and The Oregon Humane Society are warning pet owners to take extra precaution during the holiday weekend to make sure pets are safe. 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.
Fourth of July pet hazards include:
Fireworks danger – Animals can mistake fireworks in shiny packaging for food. Additionally, flames from falling fireworks and sparklers can burn pets.
Lost pets – When pets are scared by fireworks or loud noises, they can jump fences or dig their way out of yards, causing them to get lost.
Stress – Exploding fireworks, house guests or routine interruptions can cause stress and anxiety. Stressed pets may experience vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal issues, decrease in appetite, or aggression.
Food – Pets often sneak food during a holiday barbecue or picnic, which can lead to digestion mishaps. Many foods (chocolate, grapes, onions, etc.) can be toxic to animals, while other foods (corn cobs, chicken bones, etc.) can get stuck in the intestines and require surgery.
Prevent lost pets and injuries with these safety tips:
Safely secure pets indoors while fireworks are going off. If dogs must go outside during this time, they should be on a leash and monitored at all times.
Pets who are extra sensitive to loud noises should not be left alone for extended periods of time.
Keep used and unused fireworks away from animals at all times.
Talk to your veterinarian about whether the use of a mild sedative is appropriate.
Keep all food out of a pet’s reach, and make sure trash bags are tightly secured.
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.
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.
From DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital:
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, established in 1973 and based in Portland, Oregon, is the only nonprofit, 24-hour emergency and intensive care unit in the region. With 45 years of service to the community, DoveLewis has treated more than 500,000 animals. DoveLewis also has seven donor-supported community programs that serve animals in need and the animal-loving community.
Portland, Or. Brian Delaurenti and Johnathan Dahl, collectively known as The Gay Beards, hosted a Summer Solstice party sponsored by Reyka Vodka. The June 21st event also helped mark the 10th anniversary of Departure Restaurant and The Nines Hotel; proceeds from the anniversary celebrations benefited the World Central Kitchen. Reyka Vodka, which is made in Iceland, hosted parties in NYC, Reykjavik, Baltimore and Portland.
The weather cooperates for the rooftop party on the 15th floor of the historic Meier & Frank building at 525 SW Morrison Street.
Gregory Gourdet, Executive Chef at Departure, poses for a photo.
Byron Beck and Juan Martinez
Portland Society Page Editor, Elisa Klein and Steven Klein
The Gay Beards toast the summer solstice.
The first-ever vodka distilled in Iceland uses glacial spring water. Reyka Vodka also uses lava rocks from nearby fields as a filtration system.
José Andrés founded World Central Kitchen after the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti with the belief that food can be an agent of change. We have expanded globally and have developed into a group of chefs creating smart solutions to hunger and poverty.
Today, World Central Kitchen uses the expertise of its Chef Network to empower people to be part of the solution, with a focus on health, education, jobs, and social enterprise.
Health: Cleaner cooking with clean cook stoves and food safety/sanitation training.
Education: School kitchens to support feeding programs that encourage school attendance and provide a source of sustainable revenue for the school.
Jobs: Culinary training to elevate the hospitality workforce, increase earnings, enhance quality of life, and strengthen Haiti’s economy.
Social Enterprise: Food ventures that increase income, create jobs, and provide transferable vocational skills to low-income communities.
Since our inception, our work has affected communities in Brazil, Cambodia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Nicaragua, Zambia, and the United States.
Join us as we use the power of food to empower communities and strengthen economies.
WCK is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
CASA’s Ambassador Board, comprised of young professionals representing Oregon’s top business interests, organize and run the event.
Along with Ambassador Board members, bowlers and supporters consist of CASA’s Board of Directors, members of the child welfare community, CASA volunteers, foster families and children represented by CASAs.
From CASA:
All proceeds raised from the event directly impact our ability to serve more children with a CASA volunteer. A CASA passionately and tirelessly works to guide a child through the trauma of the court system. Oregon law gives CASAs unusual authority as a ‘party to the case’ so that they are able to ensure that the system does not ignore a child’s needs and that the judge has the information to act in the child’s best interests. A CASA is trained to work with judges, social workers, teachers, foster parents, and family members to ensure that the safety and well-being of the child is front and center.
for CASA’s programs!! Thank you so much to our wonderful Ambassador Board for organizing this fun event, along with all of our sponsors and everyone who participated. We couldn’t do what we do without you!
Wanted to support but didn’t get to it in time? No worries! We are accepting additional donations through the end of June:
Portland, OR. Over 600 guests including current parents, alumni, past parents and friends enjoyed a festive evening at Jesuit High School’s 51st Annual Auction: Jazz Night in New Orleans. The Knight Center was transformed into a jazz club with music, Creole cuisine and colorful décor. Auction Chair Katherine Kreutzer, Major Program Director Anne Robinson, JHS President Tom Arndorfer, Auction Co-Chair Mary Murphy celebrated at the festive evening on May 4th. This year’s auction exceeded expectations with over $1,045,000 raised.
Past JHS President John Gladstone welcomes longtime Jesuit supporters Sally Fallow, Rose Kilpatrick and Jim Kilpatrick to campus.
Guests enjoyed Creole cuisine from Pearl Catering and mini King Cakes from Nola Doughnuts during the Auction dinner.
Current Jesuit parents Yufen Steen and Lori Davies had fun bidding on unique items during the silent auction portion of the evening.
Guests look at the one-of-a-kind custom golf cart up for bid during the super silent auction.
Administrators thanked the auction chairs, volunteers and supporters for helping with the single largest yearly fundraising event at Jesuit High School.
A special appeal focused on the need to continue to grow the general endowment to provide deserving students with financial aid and other educational opportunities. A record $425,000 was raised during the special appeal highlighting seniors receiving assistance and their gratitude for a Jesuit education. Jesuit thanked he Gordon D. Sondland and Katherine J. Durant Foundation for a Challenge Gift of $50,000 which was matched by 50 $1,000 donors.
From Jesuit High School:
We are tremendously grateful for the generous support of our Presenting Sponsors: Clearview MRI, R.H. Parker United Foundation and Touchmark and Colleen and Werner Nistler.
Congratulations to our Auction Raffle winners: Desiree Baldocchi – Tuition for One Year, Julie Gorman – Jeep Renegade Latitude 4×4, and Brian Trebbien ’02 – Dazzling Diamond Earrings!
Jesuit High School is the only Jesuit secondary school in the state of Oregon and was established in 1956 by the Society of Jesus. We are a Catholic, college-preparatory, coeducational school for students grade 9 through 12 that provides a comprehensive, transformative education.
Save the date for next year’s Auction on May 2, 2020.
Portland, OR. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) held its annual fundraising luncheon event, Caps and Tails, on June 1st at the Downtown Hilton. At the event, a GDB litter of puppies met their volunteer puppy raisers for the first time. Caps and Tails featured a luncheon and graduation ceremony for guests to enjoy. With dogs, GDB staff and clients, guests were able to experience first-hand some of the services that Guide Dogs for the Blind provides its clients. All of GDB’s services are funded by donations and community support. (Photo credit, Morry Angell)
GDB Vice President of Marketing Karen Woon, Project Runway Season 11 winner Michelle Lesniak, and Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Chairman of the Board Tom Kowalski, with his guide dog Dynamo, at the event.
A new GDB graduate and his guide dog being honored during the graduation ceremony.
GDB’s annual fundraiser, Caps and Tails, featured a graduation ceremony of GDB teams.
Guests bidding during the fundraising portion of Caps and Tails.
The first portion of Caps and Tails featured a graduation of guide dog teams. GDB “teams” refer to the pairing of GDB clients who are blind or visually impaired along with their new guide dog. After being accepted to receive a GDB guide dog, each client comes to GDB’s campus for two weeks. During this time they learn to work with their new guide dog, and adjust to the guide dog lifestyle. This training ends with a GDB graduation ceremony. After years of work, dedication and training spent on each dog by numerous GDB employees, community members and volunteers, it’s a very emotional ceremony. Members of the GDB training staff, puppy raisers and the clients themselves, shared stories about their experience with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Guests were able to learn more about the background of graduates and their experiences with the organization.
After the graduation ceremony Chris Benninger, President and CEO of Guide Dogs for the Blind, shared more about the life-changing mission and services that GDB offers. Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Chairman of the Board, Tom Kowalski, also shared his powerful story as a GDB graduate, and the impact that having a GDB guide dog has had on his life. Guests and event sponsors helped raise over $225,000 for the organization, with each donation directly supporting GDB’s important work.
Caps and Tails concluded with a puppy delivery, featuring Project Runway Season 11 winner, Michelle Lesniak, presenting a litter of GDB puppies to their volunteer puppy raisers. Volunteer puppy raisers are responsible for socializing and taking care of GDB puppies for about the first year of their lives. Caps and Tails concluded with each puppy heading off with their new puppy raiser to begin their journey of becoming a GDB guide dog.
From Guide Dogs for the Blind:
As a nonprofit that receives no government funding, Guide Dogs for the Blind’s mission is made possible entirely by the support of donors. Caps and Tails is one of the many ways to support Guide Dogs for the Blind. To learn more about ways to support Guide Dogs for the Blind, please visit guidedogs.com. GDB graduation ceremonies also take place every two weeks at the nonprofit’s Boring, Oregon campus, and are open to the public. You can learn more about those ceremonies by visiting guidedogs.com/meet-gdb/campus-tours-graduations.
Portland, OR. The FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway in France and over the first weekend of play, at least one sports network reported a 11% rise in viewership compared to the 2015 tournament. A surge in viewers is positive news for Portland-based Nike, because the company will get more eyes on its new advertisements, several of which have a “girl power” message.
Online viewership of the Women’s World Cup streaming content has spikes 310% compared to 2015.
Many U.S. viewers are cheering for the defending champions, the U.S. Women’s National Team, which won its first game against Thailand on Tuesday. The USA team will play its second game against Chile on Sunday, June 16th. Amid the sport’s growing popularity, Nike is debuting a short film to inspire young girls.
The new advertisement was created by Portland’s Wieden + Kennedy for Nike. It’s called called “Dream Further.” Here’s a look at the messaging for young women:
The new campaign is an extension of the “Kids are made to play” messaging aimed at drawing attention the importance of keeping kids active.
For more information about “Kids are made to play here’s a link: https://purpose.nike.com/kids-play
Oregon City, OR. Leaders of The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde are poised to purchase two sites along the Willamette River in Oregon City. (Tribe members have taken ceremonial fish at the falls for the past three years.) Cheryle A. Kennedy, the Chairwoman of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, explained, “Recently, the Tribe was blessed with the opportunity to place two properties within our Clackamas County homelands under purchase and sale agreements. The first property is a parcel of land that includes more than a mile of waterfront along the Willamette River. This property will provide us with access to the river as well as open up new opportunities to work with our partners on future projects. The second property, is the 23-acre Blue Heron site at Willamette Falls. That’s the site earmarked for the Willamette Falls Riverwalk project.”
The news was welcomed by the Willamette Falls Trust which is the organization spearheading the revitalization of the falls including the Willamette Falls Riverwalk project.
Trust leaders explained that the development of the Riverwalk can proceed even if there is a land sale. With a construction contractor signed, Riverwalk Phase 1 construction remains scheduled to begin in spring 2020, with completion in spring 2022.
With a fundraising goal of $35 million for Phase One of the Riverwalk, $19.5 already contributed by the Willamette Falls Legacy Project partners, and an additional $7 million donated by individuals, the project has now raised more than 75% of the funds needed to meet the goal. A capital campaign to raise the remaining $8 million is currently underway.
Willamette Falls has always been cornerstone Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde tribal culture. In 2018 the Grand Ronde Tribe received a permit from the Oregon Department of State Lands to construct a fishing platform on state lands at Willamette Falls.
The scaffold allows the Grand Ronde Tribe to safely harvest ceremonial fish at Willamette Falls at the time of year when their ancestors historically took the first fish from the Falls. The Tribe has taken ceremonial fish at the falls for the past three years.
Here’s a Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde video about that project:
The Willamette Falls Legacy Project released a statement which explained its support of the new developments: The Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde have been a strong partner on the future first phase of the Riverwalk project, actively participating in the project’s Native American Advisory Board and engaging with programming and interpretation planning as the project has advanced. This project has been strengthened by the participation of the tribes and tribal organizations active on the project – The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, and The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. We remain committed to working closely with sovereign tribal governments to realize a new vision for Willamette Falls, alongside federal, state, regional and local governments and the local community.
Our mission is to champion and sustain a world-class Willamette Falls experience that offers year-round access to the grandeur of the Falls, historic and cultural interpretation, healthy habitat, public open spaces, and that showcases the hospitality of historic Oregon City.
Willamette Falls Trust is the organization bringing people and communities together to make the new vision for a world-class public space along the Willamette River in Oregon City, Oregon a reality.
We are raising the funds and creating the partnerships to support the first phase of transformation, which includes an overlook at the precipice of the Falls, a connection to Oregon City’s downtown, and opportunities to explore history.
We work closely with Willamette Falls Legacy Project—the public-sector collaboration that kick-started this work—and others, as we steward the collective vision for Willamette Falls. The project has the support of Governor Kate Brown, state legislators, local and regional council members—and has been designed with input from thousands of Oregonians.
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