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Dec 3,2008
Forest Park Conservancy Maps Make Great Gifts
by pearlgirl
If Santa had to pick the perfect gift for the die-hard Oregonian, there’s no doubt that it would be environmentally friendly, locally produced, designed to support a good cause and ruggedly adventurous. Holiday shoppers looking for ideas that meet all of these qualifications for under $25 are in luck with the latest offering from The Forest Park Conservancy , the nonprofit organization that helps care for Portland’s Forest Park, one of the nation’s largest urban parks. To help celebrate Forest Park’s 60th anniversary this year, the Conservancy is offering a plethora of gifts including a commemorative 60 year anniversary limited edition of its ever-popular trail map set: the 60th Anniversary Hiking and Running Guide to Forest Park.
Formatted as 10 easy-to-use, water-resistant maps housed in a small, easy-to-carry lightweight package, the Forest Conservancy map sets provide the most comprehensive guide to the park’s 70 miles of trail
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Dec 3,2008
Holiday Tree Lighting in Jamison Square
by pearlgirl
Just in case you missed it, here are photos from the tree lighting ceremony in Jamison Square on November 29. Our thanks to PDBA Executive Director Joshua Ryan for generously sharing these photos. We're happy to post any other photos of this event, so if you've got 'em send them to photos@neighborhoodnotes.com . 5-year-old wish kid McKenna was granted a wish by the Make-A-Wish Foundation to visit Disneyland to see the Disney princesses. She “officiated” the tree lighting. This season, Pearl retailers are participating in the A Season of Wishes Program. Participating retailers are donating a percentage of sales for the day, week or month to support A Season of Wishes. See the list of participating retailers . The Oregon Repertory Singer's Brillante Choir sang festive tunes and ushered in the holiday season. &
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Dec 2,2008
Caroling Party
by nancy
All neighbors and friends are invited to a caroling party on December 20th. We'll leave Isobel's Clubhouse at 4:00 and sing our way down 10th Avenue while stopping in to carol at the businesses along the street. We'll end at Little Green Grocer , who has generously offered to serve hot cider and hot chocolate. Thank you Little Green Grocer! 3:00 Meet at Isobel's Clubhouse to make luminaries from paper bags and electric candles 4:00 Leave Isobel's Clubhouse and sing our way down the street. One of our musically talented parents has generously offered to lead practice sessions so we can learn the words to the songs that she's chosen. You're welcome to join us for caroling practice from 3:30 - 4:30 on December 5th and December 12th. Please RSVP for the practices and we'll send the location. If you want to practice on your own, we're planning to sing Frosty the Snowman, Deck the Halls, We Wish
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Dec 1,2008
Sunshine Division Food Drive
by nancy
Families go through a rough patch for all sorts of reasons. In the current recession, with Oregon sadly third in the nation for food insecurity , there seem to be more rough patches than usual. A volunteer is organizing a food drive in condos and apartments throughout central Portland. She's coordinated with Sunshine Division to deliver (and pick up) their distinctive blue bins in condo and apartment lobbies. While it's true that there are many ways to donate during this season, there's something so easy about buying a few extra cans when grocery shopping, and tossing them in the bin in your lobby as you head upstairs. Several buildings have already joined in the drive, as has Isobel's Clubhouse . If you'd like more information, please email us
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Dec 1,2008
Thank you Little Urbanites
by nancy
Thank you Little Urbanites for donating House Kidsonroof to Isobel's Clubhouse , and to our creative parent volunteer who organized a 'raise the roof' art party. We spread the pieces out on the floor Friday afternoon, after Thanksgiving, when everyone needed a little creative unscripted art time. Kids and parents used markers, crayons, stickers and stencils to decorate the house. We listened to music, visited and caught up on holiday plans. Everyone helped to assemble the structure, and the children had a great time playing house and peek a boo. It's a magical place, a miniature clubhouse within, well, a miniature clubhouse. And as one parent said 'I believe the kids will feel great pride and a deep sense of appreciation every time they visit Isobel's and see and physically play with their work of art The photos on our flickr page tell the whole story.
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Nov 26,2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
by pearlgirl
We'd like to wish all of our contributors, sponsors, neighbors, friends and readers a very happy Thanksgiving. We appreciate all of you and can't thank you enough for your positive impact on our lives. We heart you all! We [shooter + pearlgirl] are taking a technology holiday until Monday, so we'll see you on the flipside. Have a great holiday!
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Nov 26,2008
Giving Thanks to Three Community Heroes
by pearlgirl
Every community has heroes. In the Pearl District, we're lucky to have three people who champion causes that impact our neighborhood.Our three heroes typically fly low under the radar, but they touch many lives. We think it's important to honor these individuals who have given, and continue to give, so much to our neighborhood-and so do their admirers. What follows is a series of letters from local residents, students and business owners who have been positively affected by the work of Frank Etxaniz, Nancy Davis and Ed McNamara. Frank Etxaniz is the founder of Children's Healing Art Project , a local nonprofit that engages, encourages, and heals children and families in crisis. Frank Etxaniz is a man of great character. From the first time I met him, and have since worked with his organization, Children's Healing Art Project (CHAP), he has given everything he can to the children and families that are part of CHAP. The very mission of the organizatio
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Nov 24,2008
2nd Annual Family Conversations - Online Survey
by nancy
The 2nd Annual Family Conversations for families in central Portland generated an impressive array of ideas for how to help families thrive in central Portland. They were attended by parents and grandparents and neighbors, and the diversity of opinion and ideas and life experience was energizing. Although we visited and connected and had pleasant conversations, these were working sessions. The groups: 1) identified issues and projects that we want to work on this year
2) identified volunteers willing to lead and/or work on these issues and projects The identified priorities so far are: Community Center in the River District (advocating for the creation of) Community Giving and Involvement (engaging children and families in) Intergenerational Relationships (developing and strengthening) Nature and Wilderness (improving children's access to) Park Stewardship (engaging children and families in) Pre-school / Early Childhood Education in the River District (advoc
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2) identified volunteers willing to lead and/or work on these issues and projects The identified priorities so far are: Community Center in the River District (advocating for the creation of) Community Giving and Involvement (engaging children and families in) Intergenerational Relationships (developing and strengthening) Nature and Wilderness (improving children's access to) Park Stewardship (engaging children and families in) Pre-school / Early Childhood Education in the River District (advoc
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Nov 20,2008
Thank You Cupcake Jones - November
by nancy
Lisa from Cupcake Jones gave us one more reason to be thankful this month with her arrival at Isobel's Clubhouse yesterday. She handed out chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, frosting to go with, and fondant cutouts of leaves and turkeys. Not just a simple turkey cut out, mind you, but lovingly constructed with eyes and a gobble in contrasting colors. Some of the children went for tall icing, some spread carefully (but not thinly) and others just nibbled on the turkeys with delight. You can see it all on our flickr page . While the children frosted, the adults made sure she'd be open the day after Thanksgiving (YES) and that the amazing pumpkin cupcake would still be on the menu next week (Another YES). Thank you Lisa and Cupcake Jones for providing this fun activity for kids, and for donating time and materials. We had a great time. And for those of you who missed it, mark your calendars. Lisa has volunteered to make this a monthly event
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Nov 19,2008
Thank you Nuvrei + photos
by nancy
Nuvrei gave a spectacular class on marzipan molding and decorating yesterday at Isobel's Clubhouse . Thank you to Nuvrei owners for organizing this and donating time and materials, to Lynnette and Ken for making the introduction and much appreciation for Brian F., Emi, Levi and Brian R. who gave hands on instruction and coaching to the kids. The parents had a great time as well. They enjoyed connecting with the staff, asking questions about their favorite pastries, and learning more about the special desserts Nuvrei has developed for Thanksgiving. Brian R. volunteered to take photos, and really captured the joy and focus on the kids faces. Check them out on our flickr page .
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