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Nov 20,2008
Holiday Shopping in Portland Neighborhoods » Update
by pearlgirl
If you're a fan of shopping locally, you'll love the abundance of shopping events planned in Portland neighborhoods. There are large group events sponsored by local business associations and artisans, in addition to events hosted by individual businesses. This list is updated weekly until Christmas, so you'll know where to find the best shopping options in a neighborhood near you. And, if we've missed an event, please send it to events@neighborhoodnotes.com . Group Holiday Shopping Events November 22, St Johns ***New listing*** St. Johns Community Center Holiday Gift Bazaar November 22, Irvington
Irvington Artisan Market November 22, Alberta
Wrap It Up On Alberta November 25, Sellwood Moreland
Special Holiday Moreland Farmer's Market November 28, Pearl District
Pearl District Holiday Big Reveal November 30, Downtown
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Nov 20,2008
Notes of Interest » November 19 Bookmarks
by pearlgirl
Yesterday's news highlights were a tad bittersweet: a touching tribute to the life and times of Genoa (closing on Saturday after 38 years in business), Peacock Lane embraces a new holiday tradition, OMSI announces staff cuts (after sharing its expansion plans over the weekend), and the bike boulevard planned for NE Going Street has received overwhelming resident support. What a difference a little time makes, huh? photo: Oregonian <a href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" mce_href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" rel="me" title="Visit me on Ma.gnolia">Visit me on Ma.gnolia</a> Check out all of our bookmarks on ma.gnolia
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Nov 19,2008
Women in Business Holiday Market at Kennedy School
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 12/06/2008 09:00 AM
Event Location: McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Event Location: McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
Support over 20 local women in business vendors!Local retailers from SOFIA's European Boutique on Lower Fremont, Here We Go Again Consignment Store, Hallmark Optician, and Healing Waters Scared Spaces from NE Broadway are just a few of the known vendors who are participating in our event! A fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank with all donations from our complimentary gift wrapping services (while supplies last) and our silent action going to the Oregon Food Bank. On-site parking, food and beverages available while you shop! Complimentary gift wrapping (while supplies last) AND a beautiful array of holiday gift ideas to fit any budget!! Choose from women and children's clothing, jewelry, lovely art from local artists, botanical spa and wellness gifts, lodging get always, and a selection of gift certificates to support health and wellness in 2009! From 9am-3pm
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Nov 19,2008
Second I-5 Columbia River Crossing Project December Open House
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 12/03/2008 05:30 PM
Event Location: Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center, 2060 North Marine Drive, Hall D
Event Location: Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center, 2060 North Marine Drive, Hall D
The Columbia River Crossing project invites the community to attend an open house in December. Learn about the project's plans for light rail on Hayden Island and Vancouver, a replacement bridge, and fixing seven interchanges between SR 500 and Columbia Blvd. Public input is crucial to continued project development and success. Tell us what you think about the number of lanes on the new I-5 bridge, the design of the new bridge, light rail and highway improvements. Two open houses will be held: December 2, 5:30pm-7:30pm (Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. 6th Street Vancouver) and December 3, (Portland Expo Center) 5:30pm-7:30pm www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org
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Nov 19,2008
I-5 Columbia River Crossing Project December Open Houses
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 12/02/2008 05:30 PM
Event Location: Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. 6th Street Vancouver
Event Location: Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. 6th Street Vancouver
The Columbia River Crossing project invites the community to attend an open house in December. Learn about the project's plans for light rail on Hayden Island and Vancouver, a replacement bridge, and fixing seven interchanges between SR 500 and Columbia Blvd. Public input is crucial to continued project development and success. Tell us what you think about the number of lanes on the new I-5 bridge, the design of the new bridge, light rail and highway improvements. Two open houses will be held: December 2, 5:30pm-7:30pm (the Hilton Vancouver) and December 3, 5:30pm-7:30pm Portland Metropolitan Exposition Center 2060 North Marine Drive, Hall D www.ColumbiaRiverCrossing.org
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Nov 19,2008
Airport Runway and Rehabilitation Program Open House
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 12/10/2008 05:00 PM
Event Location: Meeks High School, 4039 NE Alberta Court
Event Location: Meeks High School, 4039 NE Alberta Court
Portland International Airport's Runway and Rehabilitation Program is available for public review and comment (formerly called the North Runway Extension) Draft Environmental Assessment (EA). Join the open house to talk to the project managers and consultants, consider the alternatives and offer your comments. From 5pm-7:30pm. Visit our Website to review the draft environmental assessment document. To submit your comments email them through Dec. 16th. Port of Portland at 503-460-4073 or 800-547-8411, ext. 4073.
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Nov 19,2008
Vision Into Action Coalition
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 12/04/2008 06:00 PM
Event Location: Disjecta, 8371 N. Interstate
Event Location: Disjecta, 8371 N. Interstate
As we enter tough economic times, let us pull together and take bold action to move our community vision forward. The Vision into Action (VIA) Coalition -a broad, community-led alliance of organizations, businesses, government and individuals acting collectively to ensure implementation of Portland's community vision and will be hosting this action event from 6pm-9pm. Help make our community's vision a reality! Come for: Food Networking Music Action
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Nov 19,2008
Notes of Interest » November 18 Bookmarks
by pearlgirl
Our intent was to have these bookmarks up this morning, but technology threw us a curveball. Funny, funny. Anyhoo, yesterday we bookmarked five Portland-related topics that we thought you might dig: BikePortland.org has launched its very own online bookstore in partnership with a local bookseller, the US Green Building Council has upgraded its 2009 LEED rating system, Portland-based Shizzow began shouting in San Francisco (add that to your geektionary!), Architect Ben Waechter left his mark on a Northeast Portland neighborhood, and Portland Center Stage questions what role design and technology will play in the future. Follow the links below and read all about it. <a href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" mce_href="http://ma.gnolia.com/groups/NN" rel="me" title="Visit me on Ma.gnolia">Visit me on Ma.gnolia</a> Check out all of our bookmarks on ma.gnolia
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Nov 19,2008
Thanksgiving Resource Guide » Preparing the Feast (Part 2)
by pearlgirl
Portland has a bounty of local wine retailers, specialty cheese shops, and bakeries. Many are offering something special just for the Thanksgiving table. We sourced a great list of wine and cheese recommendations, special holiday breads and scrumptious holiday desserts. Enjoy! Wine Cork: A Bottle Shop Concordia 2901 NE Alberta St 503.281.2675 ( more info )
Mon–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun, noon–5 p.m.
Northwest District 1715 NW Lovejoy St 503.501.5028 Tues–Sat, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun, noon–5 p.m. Closed Mondays
Closed Thanksgiving Recommendation: Touraine La Briderie, 2007 - from the Loire Valley in France its made from gamay noir, cabernet franc, and malbec grapes. It has that lovely earthiness that goes well with roast turkey. $18 Hip Chicks Do Wine Reed 4510 SE 23rd Ave. 503.234.3790 ( more info )
Open daily,
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Nov 18,2008
Tutors, Mentors Needed
by Trace
The Youth Employment Institute is a nonprofit organization in Northeast Portland that provides education, employment and personal development programs for youth. One of our main services is our GED Preparation program which focuses on GED attainment in an alternative school setting. We also provide specialized services for young parents, which include case management services, parenting education and an onsite child care center. Additionally, we offer paid and unpaid work experiences, job readiness training and gang prevention services to the youth in our programs. There are a number of ways community members can get involved in our programs: Academic tutors work with the youth in our GED program. Tutors come in once or twice a week during the school day to tutor youth one-on-one in either writing or math. Mentors work with youth in our young parents program. Members of the business community provide job tours and / or job shadowing experiences in
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