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News from the Pearl District Business Association:

CRANE BUILDING RECEIVES AN AWARD

The developer of the Crane Building, Guardian Management LLC, were highlighted in the Portland Daily Journal of Commerce last week. Read the story below...

Developer wins award for Crane Building
By: DJC Staff

Portland real estate developer Guardian Management LLC won the 2007 Project of the Year Award from Multifamily Executive in its Adaptive Reuse category.

The award-winning project is the firm's $22.3 million renovation of the historic Crane Building in downtown Portland.

The Crane Building, once a headquarters and distribution center for a plumbing company, is now a seven-story mixed-use building that includes retail and office space as well as 30 loft apartments and two luxury penthouses.

BRIDGEPORT HOP HARVEST CELEBRATION

Join BridgePort Brewing Company on Wednesday, September 26th from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the BridgePort brewpub + bakery at 1313 N.W. Marshall St. Celebrate this year's hop harvest and launch of BridgePort's limited-edition 22-ounce brews at the brewery's Hop Harvest Celebration. Featuring live music from Karaoke from Hell, food from the BridgePort brewpub + bakery, and most importantly a taste of BridgePort's 2007 Hop Harvest Ale. BridgePort's Hop Harvest Celebration is a complimentary event and open to the public.

If you'd like to RSVP or have additional questions about this event, email: rsvp@bridgeportbrewing.com

BridgePort brewpub + bakery
1313 NW Marshall
503.241.7179
BridgePort brewpub + bakery


BLUEHOUR CHEF TO HOLD SPECIAL DINNER

Chef Kenny Giambalvo, the head chef of Bluehour restaurant, will be holding a fundraising dinner-event for the Cheetah Conservation Fund on Friday, October 12, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. Two cheetahs will be on hand at this intimate setting and a special four-course dinner will be served in L'Heure Bleue, Bluehour's private dining room, with 90 percent of the proceeds going directly to the Cheetah Conservation Fund. The Cheetah Conservation Fund is an international group that strives to ensure the long-term survival of the cheetah and its ecosystem through a multi-disciplined and integrated conservation program of research, management, and education.

For more information or to purchase tickets please call 503.226.3394 or email kara@bluehouronline.com.

Bluehour
250 NW 13th Ave.
503.226.3394
bluehouronline.com


HUGE 40% OFF SALE AT HERITAGE LOOMS

From now until the end of the month, there is a HUGE 40% OFF SALE at Heritage Looms Classic Handmade Persian Rugs. Save up to 40% OFF on beautiful authentic handmade traditional, tribal and Gabbeh rugs. SIZES: 3' x 5' up to 10' x 14' including runners. YES! All rugs in the sizes listed are up to 40% PLUS on sale. Design your dream home with fine authentic, one of a kind, handmade rugs and enjoy saving up to 40% OFF!

Heritage Looms Classic Handmade Persian Rugs
923 NW 14th Ave
503.227.7847
heritagelooms.net


GET GOING WITH LULULEMON AND THE WEEKLY RUN CLUB!

Run Club is continuing through fall! Join lululemon for a weekly running group from 6pm-7pm with fellow lulu lovers. Run Club leader and FOX 12 meteorologist Stephanie Kralevich will set the pace for an early evening run to unwind after work or as training for the upcoming Portland Marathon in October. Enjoy the company of others and run from a convenient location. All levels are welcome as the group will run at various paces totaling 3, 4 or 5 miles.

For more info call: 503.274.0007

lululemon athletica
1231 NW Couch
503.274.0007
lululemon.com
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Lynnette Fusilier

Lynnette is the founding editor of Neighborhood Notes. When she's not chained to her desk, Lynnette enjoys biking around the city, following Mack Brown Texas Football (Hook 'em Horns!) and sipping bourbon at a variety of neighborhood establishments. And, lest you think she's a tomboy, Lynnette also enjoys that fresh from the salon more...

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