Portland, OR. The First Annual Riverdale Golf Tournament was a hailed as a big success. 24 sponsors stepped forward to underwrite the tournament. There were nearly 100 volunteers and participants including teachers Michael Johnson, John Preacher, Laura Keldorf, and Mike Freeborn. The event on August 20th at Eastmoreland Golf Course raised approximately $20,000, which far exceeded goals and expectations. All proceeds will support Riverdale Athletics and pay for things like coaching, buses, equipment & supplies, fees.
Riverdale School District Athletic Director Rob Pridemore and Riverdale parent & high school coach Mark Scarlett are joined by Bryan Justrom and Nels Ericson
Freeman Motor Co. displays a Lotus. Riverdale Golf Tournament supporters include Jennifer Rabb, Amber Moore, Kirsten Griffith, Suzi Maddocks, and Sara Conte.
Tournament winners include Jeff O’Neill, John Peterson, Tommy O’Neill, and Gary Logsdon.
Winners of Best Attire, outfitted partially by Corporate Sponsor Taylor Metals, include Peggy Peterson, Patty Hopkins, Susan Henderson and Molly Peters.
21 silent auction items generate $7,000. Current and former Riverdale HS athletes volunteer at the event.
Bernice Cannistraci with American Family Insurance, one of the event sponsors.
From Riverdale:
Our simple but powerful goal is to produce students who know how to use their minds well.
We ask ourselves: How can we encourage students, as they engage in their learning, to embrace challenge and complexity, take initiative, consider other perspectives, speculate and experiment, innovate and be bold? It is important that we help them grow academically, psychologically and emotionally to be better prepared to continue their education in the future.
Located in the Portland metropolitan area, Riverdale offers a unique PreK-12 educational environment that rivals local private schools. Consider it the best aspects of independent schooling in a small, intimate public school setting. In addition to the students from our district, we also welcome students from the surrounding communities through transfer and tuition options.
Portland, OR. The Street Trust hosted its annual Alice Awards, (formerly the Alice B. Toeclips Awards) to recognize individuals and organizations that have made a difference in active transportation. Multnomah County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson posed with winner Leah Benson and Executive Director at The Street Trust, Jillian Detweiler. Leah Benson is the founder and owner of Gladys Bikes, a gender-inclusive bike shop in Portland.
William Henderson was also honored at the celebration at Castaway Portland on September 28th. He’s the co-founder of Ride Report, a Portland-based company helping cities improve biking with crowd-sourced data and maps.
Multnomah County Commissioner Jessica Vega Pederson, Jillian Detweiler, Executive Director at The Street Trust, and William Henderson, Co-Founder of Ride Report
“Leah and William are leaders making cycling more inclusive, accessible and safe. Their work demonstrates that transportation alternatives are good for business,” says Jillian Detweiler, Executive Director at The Street Trust.
The event brings together community members, transportation activists, and local leaders to celebrate the work done to make the northwest the best region to walk, bike and ride transit.
From The Street Trust:
The Street Trust ® is a non-profit membership organization working to promote and improve public transit, walking and bicycling conditions in Oregon. Since 1990, The Street Trust has worked in partnership with citizens, businesses, community groups, government agencies, and elected officials to create communities where people can meet their daily transportation needs through active transportation.
The Street Trust 618 NW Glisan Street, #401 Portland, Oregon 97209 (503) 226-0676 www.thestreettrust.org
Portland, OR. The Edwards Center’s Annual Luncheon Celebrate Success drew 400 guests to the Multnomah Athletic Club. The benefit on October 11th raised Over $350,000 to help enhance the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Eva Norland posed with participants Tuanne Deklotz and Marla Kleinheinz. Behind them, stood staffer Cassie Cretian. The nonprofit offers training, education, employment, housing and social opportunities. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Pat Reser, Reser’s Fine Foods and her husband Bill Westphal. Pat was the Keynote speaker for the event.
New Executive Director, Allen Cress, with founder Dr. Jean Edwards and Art Pascuzzi, Milwaukee Crane
Founder, Dr. Jean Edwards, Jean Uzelac and sister, Marlene Burns
Ann Perrins, Board Member and family guardian to sister Dee Yerke with Allen Cress, Executive Director, Edwards Center
Elizabeth Austin, Founder EC Dr. Jean Edwards and Sean Kuni, Wayne D. Kuni & Joan E. Kuni Foundation
David Butler with wife, Michelle Neiss Butler and Richard and Mary Norgart, who have a sister, Sue, in the program.
Craig and Linda Hannum offered a $100,000 matching grant to honor their daughter Amy, who benefits from the Edwards Center program.
From the Edwards Center:
We live every day in support of these core values
Excellence
Providing the best to people with developmental disabilities.
Individuality
Encouraging decision-making and expression of choice.
Ability
Emphasizing an optimistic and compassionate attitude in supporting participants as they overcome challenges.
Respect
Facilitating dignity and respect for all individuals through personal and environmental safety, cleanliness and privacy.
Productivity
Encouraging productiveness and engagement, whether through employment, artistic expression, socializing or other activities.
Integration
Fostering and creating opportunities for participating in their communities with people without disabilities.
Portland, OR. This year’s theme for the Ignite benefit was Love, Resist, Sparkle. Organizers of the October 13th Basic Rights Oregon event told supporters, “There must be resistance to create a spark. And together, we can really shine.” Nancy Haque, Governor Kate Brown, and Mat dos Santos were among the guests who attended the fundraiser at the Portland Hilton. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
“Let’s light up the night at Ignite,” was one of the toasts.
Honoree Marcia Alvey & her Mother, Patricia Alvey
A photo booth captured smiles.
Aimee Wilson, House Speaker Tina Kotek
The Main Event dance party closed out the evening.
From Basic Right Oregon:
Our Mission:
Basic Rights Oregon will ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Oregonians experience equality by building a broad and inclusive politically powerful movement, shifting public opinion, and achieving policy victories. Our Vision
To ensure that all LGBTQ Oregonians live free from discrimination and be treated with dignity and respect in every community in our state.
Our Approach
Basic Rights Oregon works fearlessly and tirelessly to build a strong, vibrant, powerful, and progressive movement for LGBTQ equality. LGBTQ Oregonians exist in every community, and we understand that we have to engage in strategic, values-based coalitions to address the many needs of our communities. As such, building alliances with progressive groups that advocate for working families, racial justice, immigrant rights, reproductive justice, and campaign reform will be essential to winning policies that meet the varied needs of our diverse community.
Our Priority Communities
We recognize that within our LGBTQ communities, many of us experience both privilege and oppression on a daily basis. We know that despite leading the nation in statewide legal protections, LGBTQ Oregonians are far from full legal equality. Our vision is to be a leader in political and policy work that centers the needs of four critically important communities:
LGBTQ people of color, including LGBTQ immigrants & refugees of color, who bear the brunt of homophobia, transphobia, racism, and xenophobia.
Trans, genderqueer and gender nonconforming people, who face astonishing rates of violence and discrimination, and whose basic rights are far from secure.
LGBTQ youth, who face high rates of homelessness, bullying and suicide, and who are present and future leaders for LGBTQ equality and social justice. LGBTQ people beyond the Portland Metro area, who are often isolated, whose needs are distinct from those in Portland, and who face unique barriers to reach the promise of true lived equality.
Portland, OR. Do you need a kitten like six-month-old Craisin? She’s one of close to 200 felines available at the Oregon Humane Society at a reduced rate so the organization can make room for a large influx of cats and kittens coming from Florida in the wake of Hurricane Michael. Adoption fees are being reduced to $15 for adult cats, age 6 months and older, and $75 for kittens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The goal is to find homes for the close to 200 felines currently at OHS waiting for a home. Pets can be viewed here – https://www.oregonhumOHS October cat adoption special
Here’s a sample of the furry faces that are up for adoption:
Cory
Luna
Miss Pandora
Roscoe
OHS is assisting shelters in Florida devastated by Hurricane Michael by taking in approximately 100 cats and kittens to find their forever home in Oregon. These pets were in shelters before the storm hit and moving them out of the area frees up resources for pets and pet owners needing help.
All adoptions include vaccines, spay/neuter, microchip, one month of pet insurance for Oregon residents, a health exam with a vet of your choosing and a coupon from Mud Bay.
OHS hours for viewing and meeting pets are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 pm on Sunday. Visit https://www.oregonhumane.org/adopt/?type=cats for more information
The shelter is located at 1067 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211. Directions here.
From 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, medical and behavior programs. Visit oregonhumane.org for more information.
Portland, OR. A $35,000 grant from from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund will help a nonprofit called The Shadow Project educate kids with the disabilities like dyslexia and autism. The 15-year-old nonprofit is committed to making school more accessible and engaging for children with learning challenges. (Photo Credit, Andie Petkus)
Shadow Founder and Executive Director Christy Scattarella, (center) received the grant in a September ceremony in Grand Ronde.
“The strength of our local partnerships is something we take pride in,” said Mychal Cherry, Spirit Mountain Community Fund executive director. “It’s an honor and a privilege to support an organization like The Shadow Project that makes it possible for children with learning disabilities to meet and exceed their full academic potential.”
The majority of the children in The Shadow Project are from low-income homes and communities of color. The Spirit Mountain grant gives them personalized learning experiences such as reading mentors who use a specialized audio-visual library to make books comes alive, sensory spaces where children can find calm and focus, and a goal-setting program that motivates discouraged learners.
“Because of Spirit Mountain’s generosity, our children have tools tailored to the way they learn, teachers equipped to support them, and a sense of belonging in school that sets them on a path of pride and accomplishment,” said Scattarella. “Many of the students we serve have been ready to give up—on school and on themselves—and their perseverance and determination inspire me daily.”
The Spirit Mountain Community Fund is the philanthropic arm of The Confederated Tribes of Grande Ronde, distributing $78,610,930 in grants to non-profit organizations in 11 counties, government agencies in Polk and Yamhill counties, and the nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon, to improve the quality of life in Northwest Oregon.
Portland, OR. The Children’s Cancer Association (CCA) raised $1.2 million at its 18th annual Wonderball gala on September 29th to fuel its mission of prescribing joy to seriously ill children and their families. CCA welcomed more than 800 supporters to the Oregon Convention Center for a night inspired by the healing power of the great outdoors and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. It was a theme embraced by CCA Founder Regina Ellis; Jessi Duley, Founder, BurnCycle; Amy Montagne, VP/GM Global Categories, Nike; Andrea Corradini, Women’s Global Senior Footwear Product Director, Nike; May Shelstad, VP/GMM Global Merchandising, Nike.
Joanna Summers, Young Athletes Operations, Nike, Inc.; Holly Moore, Principle, Holly Moore Design; Danielle York, President, CCA; Jennifer Balint, Senior Executive Recruiter, Amazon, Inc.; Carly Grimes, Lifestyle/Home Decor Designer, Merchandiser Mom LLC
Mike Ellis, Mary Lytle, and Andy Lytle, Division VP, Jackson Family Wines and CCA Board of Directors
Stephen Bowden, Academy Mortgage; and Quinlyn, CCA-served kid dressed as woodland animal
Paul Gulick, co-founder, InFocus, and his guests Lisa and Lou Williams
Nike team featuring Sabreena Cook, Blair Cook, Ashley McMullen, Matt McMullen, Natalie Howes, and Phil Howes
Mark Barzda, Gevurtz Menashe; Michael Preisz, Preisz and Associates; and Albert Menashe, Gevurtz Menashe
Doug Fish, Fish Marketing; Michelle DeCourcy; Rosemary Colliver, Board of Directors Chair and LAIKA, Inc.; Frank Weiss, Partner, Tonkon Torp
Portland band, Lenore, set the mood for the evening with their original song, “Breathe”.
Lilly Webb, teen speaker and Jesuit High School senior, shared her uplifting story of recovery and leadership
Scott Burton, Director of Revenue Management, Regence BlueCross BlueShield, CCA Board of Directors, co-hosted the main program
Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company kicked off the evening with an immersive performance celebrating the Pacific Northwest
Presenting sponsors, Regence BlueCross BlueShield
Celebration sponsor, Randall Children’s Hospital
CS Sheffield, Co-Chair, CCA Ambassador Board and National Oncology Account Manager, Merck, interviewing Bronwyn Houston, President, Randall Children’s Hospital, Legacy Emmanuel for Facebook Live
Will Carey, family speaker, and Sasquatch
John Power, Director of Sales, PDX Property Group; Kenneth Avery, Hasson; and Josh Hackenjos, Broker, Keller Williams
Abby Guyer, VP Brand, CCA; Clare Hamill, VP Global Growth Initiatives, Nike; Judi Davis; Regina Ellis, Founder and Chief Joy Officer, CCA.
“Upon founding CCA, we knew first-hand that kids needed more than medicine, so we set out to change the conversation in pediatric healthcare at a time when no one else was talking about joy in the same breath as cancer,” said Regina Ellis, Founder and Chief Joy Officer of Children’s Cancer Association during her keynote speech. “Reflecting on the past 23 years, CCA’s trailblazing programs have leveraged music, friendship, and nature to transform moments of pain, isolation and fear in children and teens with serious illness. We are the only organization of our kind positioning joy as best practice in children’s hospitals across the nation.”
A record-breaking paddle raise was led by Kelly Russell of Artisan Auctions following inspiring addresses from Jesuit High School senior, Lilly Webb, a member of CCA’s Young Adult Alliance; and CCA parent, Will Carey, who shared the powerful ways CCA continues to support his family, even after the loss of his son Jack fourteen years ago.
Wonderball event décor featured full campsite stage and lobby sets generously provided by REI and Cabela’s respectively. Other highlights included dramatic sunrise, sunset, and night sky lighting; real Douglas Fir trees and greenery; live chainsaw art; and Sasquatch himself, complementing camping themed cocktail and dinner menus including S’mores White Russians.
Guests enjoyed live music throughout the night with performances from Out West, Lenore, and a host of Portland “troubadour” musicians who played tableside during the dinner hour before the formal program began with a dramatic traditional dance from Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company. The evening ended with a sing-a-long rendition of “Country Roads, Take Me Home” followed by an after-party for late night revelers with DJ Rev Shines at Spirit of 77.
CCA’s Wonderball was made possible by the Presenting sponsor, Regence BlueCross Blue Shield of Oregon. Additional sponsors included PDX Property Group as Lead sponsor and Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel as Celebration sponsor
You can get involved by donating to Children’s Cancer Association at JoyRx.org/donate.
Portland, OR. In its 17th year, the Portland’s Original Iron Chef event raised nearly $200,000 to help keep children safe and build strong families. Chef Christian Russell of The Steakhouse at 9900 was named the 2018 Portland’s Original Iron Chef by a popular vote. He was one of many top local chefs who participated in the culinary benefit. The funds raised will be directed toward the work of three LifeWorks NW‘s Children’s Relief Nurseries that serve children and their caregivers to intervene in situations of child abuse and neglect. Through therapeutic classrooms, parenting classes, home visits and more, the Nurseries see proven positive outcomes in family relationships and children’s development. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus)
Auctioneer Chris Sheik and Steve Dunn, emcee
Chef Bryant Kryck prepares appetizers
Huber’s Chef Julius Baliola
Winning appetizers prepared by Chef Christian Russell and The Steakhouse at 9900 team.
Chef Christian Russell of The Steakhouse at 9900 shows off his prize for taking top honors.
The El Gaucho Portland team takes time for a selfie.
Alto Bajo showcases traditional Mexican flavors in a modern, distinctive way. At the event it showed off this mushroom stump table decor.
Portland’s Original Iron Chef 2018 competitors included:
Every eight minutes in Oregon there is a report of child abuse or neglect. At LifeWorks NW we are fighting to keep children safe and families strong through the proven programs at our Children’s Relief Nurseries.
Mission
Our mission at LifeWorks NW is to promote a healthy community by providing quality and culturally responsive mental health and addiction services across the lifespan.
Vero Beach, Fla. Portland’s Lara Tennant arrived at Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club having won just one match in a USGA amateur championship in eight starts, but on October 11th she captured the USGA Senior Women’s Amateur Championship in convincing fashion. “I would say except for last year, all of the other USGA championships I played in, I probably prepared two weeks before,” explained Tennant. “With five kids I was never prepared like I am now. Since I turned 50 I was able to have the time to prepare, and I would say I have a new passion for golf.”
Making the experience even more exciting, Lara’s 78-year-old father, George Mack, served as her caddie. He was enjoying the experience even before the final round. “How can you beat this?” said Mack, “Regardless of what happens tomorrow, it doesn’t matter because we’ve had a great time.”
Tennant never trailed on Thursday, defeating Sue Wooster, 56, of Australia, 3 and 2, in the 18-hole championship match, USGA official Scott Lipsky, reported.
Tennant was able to build a cushion on the back nine on Thursday by taking advantage of some late miscues by Wooster.
As the runner-up, Wooster receives an exemption into the 2019 U.S. Senior Women’s Open, as well as a three-year exemption into the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur and exemptions into the 2019 U.S. Women’s Amateur and U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur.
What the Champion Receives
Custody of the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Trophy for one year
Gold medal
10-year exemption in the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur
2-year exemption into the U.S. Senior Women’s Open
2-year exemption into the U.S. Women’s Amateur
2-year exemption into the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur
Here are some details about the final matchup:
SUE WOOSTER
LARA TENNANT
56
Age
51
Lysterfield, Victoria, Australia
Hometown
Portland, Ore.
N/A
College
University of Arizona
Round of 32 (2016, 2017)
Best Previous Finish in this Championship
Round of 64 (2017)
No. 5 / 87 holes played
Seeding / Match Holes Played
No. 10 / 83 holes played
Defeated 2013 runner-up Susan Cohn in the semifinals, 3 and 2
Notable Victory
Defeated 2004 U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur champion Corey Weworski in the quarterfinals, 3 and 2
25
Age Started Playing
10
Has won national golf championships in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand
Noteworthy
Was co-medalist in her U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur debut in 2017
Has advanced to match play in all nine USGA amateur championships in which she has competed
USGA Credentials
Has been competing in USGA championships dating back to the 1983 U.S. Girls’ Junior
Did not start playing golf competitively until she was in her 40s
Fun Fact
Made the first hole-in-one in U.S. Senior Women’s Open history earlier this year
Portland, OR. The McCulloch Foundation is gearing up for “2018 Halloween Haunted Historical House, a Benefit for Affordable and Homeless Housing and Historic Preservation.” Visitors can be spooked and thrilled at the creepy Queen Anne Victorian mansion on NE 15th Ave in Irvington. The McColluch Foundation (a Non Profit Organization) is raising money to build affordable housing for those in need, while also protecting further demolition in the area.
The Haunted House will take place October 24th – 26th and tickets are $15 – $25.
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