Fundraiser Seeking Donations, Sponsors & Chefs
Tuesday, August 28, Lift Urban Portland is holding a new fundraiser we are calling a Garden Party. It celebrates our community gardens, which enhance our food programs, prevent disease in our food recipients, and inspire volunteerism. Our keynote speaker is Portland Commissioner Nick Fish. He is pursuing a goal of 1000 new community garden plots this year, both to serve the needy, and in support of the city/county Climate Action Plan.
The party will be outside at the World Forestry Center. Among other activities, guests will be encouraged to accept a garden start or seeds and plant a row of fruit or vegetables in their own gardens dedicated to our pantry. It should be a lovely time to both support our food programs and build community.
We are currently seeking sponsors, in-kind donations and chefs to demonstrate cooking with local, seasonal ingredients.
And we of course welcome your attendance. For more information, please call Juliet Hyams at 503-473-1557 or write to Juliet@LiftUrbanPortland.org.
Community Awards Night: May 12
The event is free, and everyone is invited.
The Northwest Examiner’s 18th annual Community Awards night is Saturday, May 12, 6:30 p.m., at St. Patrick’s Church.
Twelve local people will be honored for their contributions to the neighborhoods served by the newspaper.
St Patrick’s Church
1623 N.W. 19th Ave., Portland, OR 97209-1723
Handcut Silhouettes on May 16 at Childs Play
Original Handcut Silhouettes
by artist Karl Johnson
Wednesday, May 16
1pm-5pm
Artist Karl Johnson is back!
Each portrait takes about 5 minutes. Have squirmy kids? No problem! Call 503-224-5586 to set up your appointment. Appointments are not required, but are recommended.
- Each Beautiful Silhouette is $25.
- Duplicates and Frames available at an additional charge.
- Spend $100 at Child’s Play and your Silhouette is FREE! (This offer applies to purchases made at the time of the event.)
Visit www.cutarts.com to see a video of Karl in action as well as some celebrity silhouettes and magazines featuring his work!
Child’s Play
2305 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97210
503-224-5586
www.childsplayportland.com
Child’s Play: April Showers Bring May Flowers
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Saturday, May 5
10am – 12pm
Join us for a fun planting event!
Decorate a pot and plant a seed!
Take it home, and watch it grow!
**Limited to first 100 customers**
All Ages!
Free!
Child’s Play
2305 NW Kearney St.
Portland, OR 97210
503-224-5586
Food Drive May 2012
The Lift Urban Portland Food Drive: Feed Our Community (View the flyer)
May 1st-31st
Throughout the month of May, the Lift Urban Portland Food Drive helps hungry families in the Pearl District, Northwest Portland, downtown and in Old Town. Generous congregations, businesses and condominiums make room for our food barrels and cash boxes. They are too numerous to mention here, but check our website for an exhaustive list: LiftUrbanPortland.org. Other businesses show their support by hosting raffles and percentage-donated days to our benefit.
- Dine at Besaw’s Cafe‘ any night in May. As their featured monthly charity, we receive a percentage of those proceeds.
- Blush Beauty Bar is holding a raffle of products worth $250. They will match the amount raised. $3 per ticket.
- Food Front Cooperative Grocery is creating a point-of-purchase donation display to support our food box program. Look for our table outside their door May 12.
- Shop at charming Nobal Home in the Pearl District May 1-15, and mention our name. They’ll donate a percentage of your purchases to us.
- First Thursday, May 3, enter a raffle at Stella’s on 21st for a Tokyobay Watch, a CD by Jason Okamoto and a “Harlow” necklace.
We collect non-perishable foods and cash to stock our emergency food pantry, and backpacks for homeless students at Chapman Elementary School. We stretch your dollars to purchase food at bulk rates from the Oregon Food Bank.
Most-Needed Foods
• Peanut butter
• Boxed cereals
• Canned fruits
• Canned meat or fish
• Dry or shelf-stable milk (needs no refrigeration before opening)
Explore Your Community and Support the Drive
May 3:
First Thursday, enter a raffle at Stella’s on 21st for a Tokyobay watch, a Jason Okamoto CD and a “Harlow” necklace.
May 12:
Visit our table at Food Front Cooperative Grocery.
May 1-15:
Shop at Nobal Home in the Pearl and mention us.
May 1-31:
*Enter a raffle at Blush Beauty Bar worth $250.
*Enjoy dinner at Besaw’s Cafe’ all month to benefit
Donation Sites: Find a detailed list at LiftUrbanPortland.org.
In the Pearl District:
• Ecotrust, in the atrium
• Portland Closet Company
• Powell’s City of Books
• REI
• Umpqua Bank
• The Wyatt
In Northwest Portland:
• A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
• Ascension Episcopal Parish
• Child’s Play
• Cinema 21
• Congregation Beth Israel
• ESCO
• First Immanuel Lutheran Church
• First Presbyterian Church
• Food Front Cooperative Grocery
• Havurah Shalom
• The Hip Hound
• HomeStreet Bank
• Kobos Coffee
• Kornblatt’s New York Style Delicatessen
• Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
• Lift Urban Portland
• Linfield College of Nursing
• Montgomery Park
• Northwest Place
• Parish of St. Mark
• Portland City Center Sanctuary
• SELCO Community Credit Union
• St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral
• St. Patrick Catholic Church
• Umpqua Bank
• The Vaux
• Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
• Zen Center of Portland
• Zion Lutheran Church
Thanks to all participants!
Childrens Theater: The Legend of the Boy Zorro
Performances for El Zorrito: The Legend of the Boy Zorro
May 4-27, 2012
Fridays @ 7pm
Saturdays @ 2pm & 6pm
Sundays @ 2pm
Adults $22; Youth (14 and under) $18
PRANA Movie Night: May 20th
May 20, 2012 6-8 PM:
Monthly Sunday night movie
Come in and join us for snacks, drinks, and an inspiring outdoor film.
PRANA First Thursday Art Event
May 3, 2012
6-9 PM
First Thursday art event featuring the artwork of Charmaine Shiveley. Complimentary drinks and snacks provided, come enjoy local art and food!