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Alzheimer’s Association Shines Light on Longest Day With Dance
Portland, OR. On June 20th, 2021, it's the summer solstice and the day with the most light. Many Portland metro residents will join advocates across the world to participate in The Longest Day® to fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through an activity of their choice....
‘Shaken, Not Stirred’ Virtual Gala a Hit for Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
Portland, OR. Over 150 guests tuned in to support Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp's second annual virtual gala and online auction. It raised over $156,000. Art Edwards was the host of the event. Over the course of the hour-long event on April 21st, guests watched videos and...
St. Mary’s Academy ‘Dares to Dream’ as Community Raises over $850,000
Portland, OR. St. Mary’s Academy challenged supporters to dream big at its 33rd annual auction and they responded, raising $851,000 for the all-girls, Catholic, college-prep high school. Hayden Thomas, Tom Fink, Greg Bell, Greg Meyer posed for a photo at the virtual...
Portland Community College Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goal
Portland, OR. Students are still working online, but almost 25,000 community members tuned in to Portland Community College Foundation’s fundraiser, Tomorrow Together. PCC broadcasted this event on KOIN (Channel 6) and online at pcc.edu/tomorrowtogether. The...
Community Warehouse Virtual Gala Raises $262,311
Portland, OR. The "Chair Affair 2021" was a virtual affair to celebrate the fact that Community Warehouse has been serving under-furnished neighbors for the past 20 years. Dale Johannes and Anna Kurnizki, Community Warehouse’s Interim Executive Director, were hosts...
College Possible Oregon Gets Creative and Raises $26,000
Portland, OR. College Possible Oregon held a private event at a unique location called the Kann Winter Village. Guests dined in private yurts and in the process raised $26,000. College Possible Oregon is a nonprofit working to make college admission and success...
Children’s Course & First Tee Greater Portland See Silver Lining During Covid-19 Pandemic
Portland, OR. The Children's Course & First Tee - Greater Portland celebrated its 25th anniversary by holding a virtual Wine & Golf Ball auction. For two years now the annual auction had to be held online. Former KPTV news anchor Amy Troy was the emcee for the...
COMING UP
Coming up – Willamette Writers Conference Aug 4th – 7th
The Willamette Writers. Aug 4 – 7, 2017 Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97220, USA (map) It's three packed days all about writers and writing. This nonprofit helps you meet industry professionals, learn from world-class faculty &...
LIFESTYLE
For 110 Years Portland Parks Feature Free Summer Concerts
Portland, OR. It's a musical tradition over 110 years in the making and Concerts in the Park offer something for everyone. The Rose City’s best and brightest, like Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts, entertain outside for free. From classical to rhythm & blues,...
10th Season of Free Movies in the Park Features Over 40 Screenings
Portland, OR. Summer nights in Portland parks offer families and friends the perfect backdrop to renew connections and take in a film. Since 2007, crowds have gathered in parks to experience cinematic magic in an outdoor setting. The Portland Parks program has grown...
Here’s a List of Interactive Fountains and Splash Pads at Portland Parks
Portland, Or. With record-breaking temperatures on the way, Portland Parks is getting out the word about great places to cool off. Here's that all important list! Interactive Fountains Bill Naito Legacy Fountain at Waterfront Park - by Saturday Market, near the...
NEWS
Christmas Ships Parade Sticking to Holiday Schedule Despite Pandemic
Portland, OR. The Christmas Ships will be parading for fifteen nights this holiday season, December 4th through December 22nd (with just a couple of nights off). Organizers say, "We’re excited to continue the parade this year and offer some form of normalcy in such an...
Jesuit Financial Aid Benefit Moves Online and Raises $450,000
Portland, OR. Jesuit High School held its first-ever online Financial Aid event to raise funds for financial aid. Head Coach of the Miami Heat Erik Spoelstra, was one of the featured speakers during livestream event. The Jesuit graduate is pictured above at a...
Shop Local with the Arts Council of Lake Oswego Holiday Marketplace
Portland, OR. You could find your next Christmas gift at the Arts Council of Lake Oswego Holiday Marketplace. It showcases work from over 30 local artists including fine art, wood, ceramics, jewelry, handmade gifts, ornaments, textiles, confections, accessories, and...
#myRCH Event Raises Over $250,000 for Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
Portland, OR. The fourth annual #myRCH event raised $250,000 for Randall Children’s Hospital. The theme for the October 23rd fundraiser was a virtual pajama party; it was moved from in-person to online to follow COVID-19 guidelines for physical distancing. Dale...
Golfers Raise Nearly $60,000 for Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Gresham, OR. Mount Hood Medical Foundation recently raised almost $60,000 at its annual golf tournament to support the expansion of cardiac services at Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. Jeff Ganz, pictured above, explains, "This tournament is great fun every year, and...
World AIDS Day Moves Online With Virtual Memorial Quilt Display
Portland, OR. “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact” is the theme for World AIDS Day. The annual commemoration is coming up on December 1st, but there will be no big in-person gatherings where supporters unite, as seen above. There will the first-ever...
Experience The Oregon ZooLights Like Never Before
Portland, OR. For the first time, visitors who attend ZooLights will be able to enjoy a light display of 1.5 million bright lights, animated animals, and immersive tunnels of lights from their car. This experience has been designed to provide a safe way for the...
Willamette Falls Trust Continues to Engage Community
Portland, OR. Willamette Falls Trust is working to engage community members by keeping them up to date about what's going on with the project. One way is to offer a Virtual Tour of the Falls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ckWULDn7w The Willamette Fall Trust is...
Christmas For Kids Modifies Event For First Time In Thirty Years
Portland, OR. For over 30 years, Christmas For Kids has helped with holiday shopping sprees for deserving kids hand-selected by their school counselors. Unfortunately, the annual volunteer event pictured above in 2019, won't look the same this year. Due to COVID-19...
Airlie Press Heads Into 2021 With Publishing Plans in Place
Portland, OR. Airlie Press provides a creative refuge for poetry lovers and writers throughout Oregon and Washington. Public readings, like the pre-covid event with Jessica Mehta pictured above, feel like a distant memory this fall, but literary works are still being...
