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NEWS
Historic Rose Festival Moment as Daughter of Queen Becomes Queen
Portland, OR. Lilianna "Lili" Rosebrook from Valley Catholic High School was crowned the 2021 Rose Festival Queen on June 18th. Deanna Connell, Lili’s mom, represented St. Mary’s Academy on the 1989 Rose Festival Court and was chosen that year’s queen. Inspired by her...
Local Volunteers Raise Funds for Alzheimer’s Association on Longest Day
Portland, OR. On June 20, the summer solstice, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice. In the Portland area, supporters are doing all kinds of activities. They've already raised $100,000 for...
Pandemic Causes Friends of Trees to Pivot
Portland, OR. Friends of Trees is an Oregon-based organization that plants trees around the Portland-metro area, Salem, and other parts of the state. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers have had to shift how they work to make sure it's safe for everyone....
Bumble’s ‘Summer of Love’ Survey Find Desire for Vaccinated Partners
Lifestyle Story: Portland, OR. Bumble recently conducted research on how the pandemic has changed dating as singles head into the 'summer of love.' The women-first dating app and social networking platform, is revealing how the pandemic has shaped the way that single...
Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Virtual Canine Heroes Gala Raises Over $350,000
Portland, OR. Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) hosted its annual Canine Heroes Gala on June 6th. This year the event took place on a free, virtual platform that allowed for viewers from across the U.S., Canada, and beyond to see both GDB campuses and enjoy stories and...
Portland Parks & Recreation Announces Summer Offerings
Portland, OR. Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is restoring much of its summer programming in 2021 with resources from the Parks Local Option Levy which passed in November of 2020. Click here for an interactive map to find a park. All seven outdoor public...
Cinema Unbound Summer Movie Series Offers the Big Screen Outdoors
Portland, OR. The Northwest Film Center will host the Cinema Unbound Summer Movie Series, during July, August, and September. The series will offer open-air rooftop screenings of movies at Lloyd Center with food, drink, weekend themes and costumes, plus outdoor...
COMING UP
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp Empowers Children and Adults With Disabilities
Government Camp, OR. For over 80 years, Mt. Hood Kiwans Camp has partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to provide individuals with disabilities recreational opportunities in the Mt. Hood National Forest. One of the largest programs of its kind in the U.S., each...
Red Sweater Project Marks Six Years of Offering Northwest Support to Kids in Tanzania
Portland, OR. It's been a banner year for the Red Sweater Project - a Lake Oswego based nonprofit helping to educate kids in Tanzania. The school's library was enhanced, and many students started their post-secondary studies or career training. In addition,...
Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare HEART Reception To Feature Artists and Storytellers
Sponsored Portland, OR. On Wednesday, February 7th, a circle of artists, storytellers, and supporters will gather at the Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare HEART Reception to address issues of health, healing, and hope and how they impact women’s lives. The reception...
LIFESTYLE
Pittock Granddaughter’s Art on Display at the Mansion
Portland, OR. Rhoda Gantenbein Adams (1909-1977) was the granddaughter of Henry and Georgiana Pittock who grew up in Pittock Mansion. Her work is on display through November 13th in an exhibit called Through Rhoda’s Eyes: Balancing Art and Expectations. Included in...
A Trip to Walla Walla Wineries is Deliciously Esthetic
Walla Walla, WA. A lifestyle story... About a four hour drive northeast of Portland, more than 100 wineries draw wine lovers. The Walla Walla Valley is home to 1,800 acres of vineyards and a beautiful agricultural landscape. Photos from a recent trip give you an idea...
A Lifestyle Report: Family Vacations in Las Vegas Can be Winners
Las Vegas, NV. Nearly 40 million people visit Las Vegas each year, according to the local Visitor's Bureau, and with thoughtful planning more families are finding unique activities to enjoy in and around the city. One outing kids and their parents rave about is...
NEWS
Austrian-born conductor David Danzmayr is Oregon Symphony’s New Music Director
Portland, OR. After a four year search and evaluation of over 700 possible music professionals, the Oregon Symphony announced that Austrian-born conductor David Danzmayr will serve as its next Music Director. Regarded as a gifted conductor, Oregon Symphony describes...
Funny Super Bowl Ad Raises Awareness and $1 Million for Out of Work Bartenders
Portland, OR. Three celebrity distillery owners are joining forces in a Superbowl ad to raise awareness for the nonprofit, Another Round, Another Rally. Aviation American Gin owner Ryan Reynolds, DeLeón Tequila Owner Sean Combs (P Diddy), and David Beckham of Haig...
6th Annual Portland Winter Light (non)Festival Lights Up Rose City
Portland, OR. The Portland Winter Light Festival is taking on an entirely new form this year to safely reflect our current pandemic reality. Instead of a large, centralized festival event, the 6th annual festival has modest pop-up light art installations throughout...
$4.2 Million Grant Aids First Motel Purchase to Shelter Community Members Displaced and Impacted by COVID-19, Wildfires
Portland, OR. The Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) is announcing that Options for Helping Residents of Ashland (OHRA) has been selected to receive the first Project Turnkey grant of $4.2 million in state funds to purchase and transform a Super 8 hotel into the new...
Elevate Oregon’s Mentorship Program Lifts Struggling Students During Pandemic
Portland, OR. During the Covid-19 pandemic, students can't gather around the table like they used to. But Elevate Oregon staff members are working with students remotely and continue to be available around the clock. This dedication is nothing new. Launched in 2010...
The Street Trust Hosts Virtual Benefit to Promote Active Lifestyles
Portland, OR. The Street Trust's annual fundraiser, Love In Motion, will look different this year from years past. The February 4th benefit will feature four local leaders sharing stories about what gets them moving. This event will be held virtually for the first...
Advantis Credit Union Offers $20,000 Grant For Distance Learning Programs
Portland, OR. Advantis Credit Union is teaming up with Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI) to help students with online learning. The $20,000 grant to SEI represents the first of many funded projects that are part of its new Advantis Allies for Good community giving program,...
2021 Sundance Film Festival is in Full-Swing Online
Park City, Utah. The Sundance Film Festival looks different this year--it's virtual. There are 71 Features, 50 shorts, 4 indie series, 14 New Frontier Projects debuting on digital platforms and satellite screens nationwide from January 28-February 3, 2021. One highly...
Porsche and Audi Dealers Donate Over $17,000 to Dougy Center for Grieving Children
Portland, OR. As the toll of the worldwide pandemic climbs higher every day, so does the need for grief response and counseling for families. Porsche Beaverton and Audi Beaverton are helping the Dougy Center's grief counseling efforts by donating $17,100. The money...
Autism Society of Oregon Helps Families Create Normalcy for Kids
Portland, OR. The Autism Society of Oregon is helping families face pandemic challenges like upheaval in schedules, isolation, and lack of structure. The nonprofit is offering information on Covid-19 resources online: For a wealth of resources on COVID-19 including 9...
