Lake Oswego, June 24th. The Lakewood Center for the Arts earned high praise from supporters enjoying the creative endeavors of artists like Brandis Sarich who is pictured with her husband, Kevin Sarich. The Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts attracted an estimated 25,000 visitors during its three day run. The Festival included several art exhibits, food booths, entertainment, a Craft Faire and featured a special juried and invitational show of photography.
Anne Schauffler and Danny Schauffler
Tonya Bunick and Bailey Bunick were volunteering through the National Charity League
The festival is a program division of the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization.
The Festival of the Arts takes place at the Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park, both on State Street in downtown Lake Oswego, Oregon USA.
In the park, you will find a juried Craft Faire of 110 booths featuring fine arts crafts, a delightful variety of foods at the Food Court, a wine and beer pavilion, and a variety of musical entertainment on the Park Entertainment Stage. The park also features Family Day Activities, and ongoing demonstrations by the artisans of their craft.
At the Lakewood Center for the Arts, several different art exhibits are featured. The largest exhibit is the Visual Arts Open Show with over 1,100 pieces of art submitted by artists from all over the region. In addition, the Festival also presents a Special Juried Exhibit of fine artwork as well as a series of hands-on arts activities. The Festival also partners with the Lake Oswego School District to present a high quality K-12 exhibit and the Lake Oswego Foundation for the Arts to provide the Lake Oswego Arts Chronicle, an invited visual art exhibit.
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.
History
The Festival was originally started by the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce and moved under the umbrella of the Lakewood Center for the Arts 20 years ago, as an annual activity of the Center. It 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 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.
The Festival, a sub division of the Lakewood Center for the Arts, a non-profit arts center, is committed to arts education, performance and exhibition. Contributions to the Festival are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Our tax ID number is 93-0700108.
This is a weekend to experience, to be educated and to enjoy!
Reach for the Stars was the message at the 40th annual Foundation auction and dinner. Mt. Hood Community College Foundation Vice-President, Nancy Jaksich is pictured with Becky Calvert, Mike Calvert and Jerry Jaksich. (Photo credit, Andie Petkus) The event raised more than $170,000.
The overhead lights dimmed as MHCC choir members silently filed into the room. The soloist, Kaitlyn Cooley, began to sing “The Power of the Dream,” accompanied by Hailey Rowden.
The theme was Power of the Dream – Inspiring students to reach for the stars.
Another highlight on May 19th at the Portland Waterfront Marriott was the premier screening of a video created by Gradient Productions, a multimedia company comprised mostly of former students from the MHCC’s Integrated Media program. The video captures the triumphs of MHCC students and inspires hope for future ones. Shot entirely on the Gresham campus, the video includes former students, alumni and an original song. Recorded in the MHCC studio and aptly named “The Power of the Dream,” the song features instrumentals and vocals contributed by students, accompanied by the powerful vocals of the duo Harmony & the Him. The song is now available on iTunes with all proceeds going to the MHCC Foundation.
Staff of Gradient Productions
2012 auction co-chairs Kathy Toynbee and Pat Fiedler
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Thanks to the many sponsors, donors, volunteers and guests, this year’s event was one of the best yet! Auction items included fabulous trips, amazing gift baskets, handcrafted items, jewelry, wine and many one-of-a-kind experiences such as piloting a Boeing flight simulator and an African photo safari.
We are grateful to the event co-chairs, Pat Fiedler and Kathy Toynbee, and to the entire committee and Board who worked tirelessly on behalf of MHCC students.
Thank you, also, to our generous sponsors: (presenting) Troutdale Energy Center, LLC., (platinum) Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Mark Kralj, Principal; Suburban Auto Group, (major) Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Execu-Gifts, Outlook, Riverview Community Bank, VanportGroup, (silver) CenterCal Properties, LLC; Edward Jones, Robin McGregor, Financial Advisor; Enterprise Holdings Foundation, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Kaiser Permanente, Microchip Technology, Inc., Pepsi and Portland General Electric.
Tigard, June 23rd. The JoyRide starts from Paradise Harley-Davidson with registration at 9am and the first bike out at 10am. JoyRide concludes at CCA’s Caring Cabin in Pacific City. 7-year old cancer survivor, Austin, cuts the ribbon to officially start the ride
Welcome to the most caring motorcycle ride around, the 3rd Annual JoyRide benefitting the Children’s Cancer Association’sCaring Cabin. Join us for this heartwarming exprience and make a difference in the life of a child.
Mike and Cheryl Durbin, owners of Paradise Harley-Davidson, help kick off the 2012 Children’s Cancer Association JoyRide
Over 50 riders braved the rain to ride to CCA’s Caring Cabin in Pacific City
Iris Harrison and the KGON team come out to kick off the 3rd Annual JoyRide
Cliff, Zach and Kate Ellis enjoying the sun out at the Caring Cabin
From CCA: 3rd Annual JoyRide for Children’s Cancer Association Lifts Spirits
For seriously ill children, teens and their families, every moment is precious. When kids need more than medicine, CCA is a voice of experience and hope. We prescribe JOY.
Mission
When seriously ill children and their families need more than medicine, CCA’s innovative programs create joy one moment at a time.
Company Overview
In 1995, Regina Ellis’s daughter Alexandra died after a 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Out of those dark days, a beacon of hope emerged. Alexandra’s family knew through hard experience that even the best medical care cannot provide for the many non-medical needs of families with seriously ill children. That same year, with the help of wonderful community leaders, the Children’s Cancer Association …was born. It’s mission was to give other families a compassionate resource for critical needs and programs that bring joy to young hearts. We understand the unique needs of families in medical crisis. We work with an extraordinary team of staff, medical professionals and community volunteers to meet those needs with innovative programs and services. As we begin our 14th year, we’re grateful to be recognized as a national leader bringing Joy Rx to tens of thousands of kids and their families.
Year-End update: “Flaming enthusiasm, backed up by horse sense and persistence, is the quality that most frequently makes for success.” The unknown author of this quote must know something about an organization driven by an important mission. Thanks to the horse sense, persistence and the flaming enthusiasm of athletes, volunteers, donors, staff, and Board of Directors, Special Olympics Oregon had an exciting year of success!
Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games 2011
Special Olympics Oregon 2011
From Special Olympics Oregon:
Our number of individuals with intellectual disability served increased statewide by 17%.
Our grand Summer State Games returned after a two-year economy-triggered suspension.
Our 30 volunteer-driven Local Programs serving our participants year-round in every county stayed strong.
Our major fundraising events – The Governors’ Gold Awards, The Bite of Oregon, Polar Plunge – exceeded expected revenue.
Our quota of volunteer Special Olympics Oregon coaches increased from 35 newly-trained in 2010 to 227 in 2011.
Our number of great friends increased – more companies, individuals and organizations caught the vision of Special Olympics Oregon’s momentous impact on the lives of thousands with intellectual disabilities, their families and their communities. Over and over again, we heard those magnificent words: I want to help.
Special Olympics Oregon Polar Plunge 2011
Special Olympics Oregon Governors' Gold Awards 2011
More from Special Olympics Oregon:
To all of you, we say with full hearts, “Thank you.” You have helped in ways you may not even imagine. You have changed lives, changed hearts, changed the world. We are most grateful. Hear first hand from athletes and coaches what Special Olympics Oregon has meant to them this year:
What does Special Olympics Oregon mean to you?
Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) has given my son a chance to be included and accepted just the way he is. They have provided priceless and endless resources for us as parents. Most importantly SOOR has filled our hearts with joy. My son has a chance to actually be on a team, playing a sport that he loves right at his own school! I am thankful for a way to fulfill his dreams and wishes! Thank you SOOR, without you it would not be possible! (Kristy Minor,Special Olympics Oregon Parent)
How did you get your start in Special Olympics Oregon?
I started participating in Special Olympics Oregon back in the 1992 softball season. It was one of the best moves that I ever made for myself. It has been 17 seasons that I have been a Special Olympics Oregon Athlete and I can tell you from personal experience that I have enjoyed each and every game that I have played over the years. I never think of just myself. It is very important to me that I get my teammates involved with the games that we all play as a team. We all win and lose as one team and NOT individual players. Playing games in all sports for Special Olympics Oregon is a lot of fun. I just never want it to end. (Nathan LaMarche,Special Olympics Oregon Athlete)
What has Special Olympics Oregon done for you this year?
Special Olympics is one of those rare and amazing opportunities to be a part of something bigger than myself. As a coach I get to look into each athlete and see endless possibilities that they may not even know they have. I can set goals and see the athletes far surpass them. As a parent of an athlete, I get to see my daughter make friends that are unconditionally loving and accepting. We all get to treat each other as precious, valuable, gifted and strong! There is always encouragement and recognition available to everyone. I have seen over the last 21 years so many lives changed for the better, and relationships built that last a lifetime. With every challenge is a miracle getting ready to happen! (Cindy Miguel,Special Olympics Oregon Coach)
Help us reach one more athlete this holiday season by contributing a tax-deductable gift to Special Olympics Oregon. Volunteer this year with Special Olympics Oregon and help us continue to serve the largest disability population in the state.
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