Neighborhood Notes

Local Chef Dishes It Up on Martha Stewart Show On Thursday, December 4 at 11 a.m., a local Portland chef will appear live on the Martha Stewart Show . He'll join Martha in the kitchen to prepare two recipes from his new cookbook, including a ho ...more»

Notes of Interest » December 1, 2008 Brian Libby is a mindreader. I've wanted to peek inside Hakoya Lofts on North Williams for a while now, and he published an article about it yesterday on Portland Architecture . It's definitely a ...more»

Portland Neighborhood Holiday Event Guide Festive much? If not, force yourself—the time has come to ring in the holidays. And, there is no better place to do the deed than a neighborhood near you. Portland's 95 neighborhoods share a ...more»

Health Notes » A Gift for Caregivers The holiday season may be more stressful and less joyful for many family caregivers. Because caregivers are often overwhelmed with the responsibilities of caring for a chronically ill loved one, the ...more»

Holiday Shopping in Portland Neighborhoods » Update 12/1 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 ...more»

Protect Your Home Plumbing from Cold Snaps The Portland Water Bureau reminds all customers to protect your indoor and outdoor plumbing from the cold weather -- it's coming! Click here for tips on protecting your indoor plumbing Click he ...more»

Happy Thanksgiving! 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 live ...more»

What it means to live in a "green" home The Moon brothers, Garrett and Dustin, of Southeast Portland have decided to go green.  It turns out that the new home they're building is already exceeding the standards for " green desig ...more»

Nurture Your Garden With A Grant From Hardy Plant Society of Oregon Need a little green to make your garden grow? Hardy Plant Society of Oregon (HPSO) announces funds available to nonprofit organizations and schools whose work supports the mission of
HPSO&mda ...more»

Holiday Shopping in Portland Neighborhoods » Update 11/25 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 ...more»

December's Messy Monkey Youth Only Art Studio projects Include 12/3 Holiday Cards, 12/10 Door Knob Bells, 12/17 Gift Making.
Ages 1-5 with caregiver assistance

Wednesdays, Dec 3, 10, & 17
Time: 10:3 ...more»

You Are A Superhero! at 100th Monkey Studio Youth artists, 7 to 10 create your own unique Superhero. Discover your strengths as you create a 9 inch superhero figure, a life size superhero mask and a superhero cape. All materials provided. Age ...more»

1st Friday Art Opening at The 100th Monkey Studio Two Shows in one month! In the Lounge Gallery and Main Gallery spaces: Hope
Showing in the Center Gallery: HIV/AIDS.
All ages! Time: 6-9pm Cost: FREE For more information: (503)232-3457 ...more»

December Glycerin Soap Workshop Learn how to make glycerin soap using the melt & pour technique. We will explore the use or different molds, use of essential oils, herbs, & embeddables through demonstration. Each participan ...more»

Twilight Winter Art Sale at The 100th Monkey Studio Looking for unique gifts for the winter holidays? Look no further! Bring a friend or loved one to this holiday event! Door prizes, sweets & treats! Original art, jewelry, confections and more! ...more»

After-school Studio at The 100th Monkey Studio Youth only Art Studio. Mixed Media Series: 12/2 The Art of Assemblage (pt. 1), 12/4 & 12/9 The Art of Assemblage (pt.2), 12/11 Glycerin Soap workshop, 12/16 & 12/18 Winter Holiday Gift Maki ...more»

Junior Monkeys in December Youth Only Art Studio. Projects Include 12/3 Holiday Cards, 12/10 Door Knob Bells, 12/17 Gift Making Ages 4-6 years (caregiver may drop off if they'd like).
Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10, & 17
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Christmas Ship Parade 2008 marks the 54rd year for the Christmas Ship Parade on the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Portland, Oregon. Please click on the Willamette or the Columbia Schedule links for complete schedul ...more»

December's Open Studio : Youth Only Art Studio at The 100th Monkey Studio Open Studio is designed for youth who want to work independently with their ideas, but will have assistance if needed (materials provided). Ages 12 and up

Tuesdays & Thursdays, Dec 2, ...more»

Create Your Own Cork Boards at 100th Monkey Studio Recycle Reuse! Come learn what you can do with all those corks lying around your kitchen. In this Saturday afternoon workshop explore the art of making cork boards. Whether you're making gifts for th ...more»