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Nov 13,2008
5th Annual Bravo Wedding Affair
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/23/2008 11:00 AM
Event Location: Embassy Suites Downtown, 319 SW Pine Street
Event Location: Embassy Suites Downtown, 319 SW Pine Street
The Bravo! Wedding Affair is designed to be an intimate setting where brides and grooms can experience wedding services first-hand and meet personally with caterers, photographers, stationers, dress designers and other wedding experts to get their advice. HOURS:11:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. PHONE:
800.988.9887 Ticket Price - $25.00 for two people.
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Nov 17,2008
City Council will Take Action on Ordinances regarding ALTERNATIVES TO CELL TOWERS
by Trace
Event Date: 11/26/2008 12:00 AM
Event Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave
Event Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 1221 SW 4th Ave
On Wednesday, November 26, 2008, city staff will be going to Council with the final proposed amendments regarding the manner in which wireless companies may place antennae on utility poles, and replace utility poles with taller ones for wireless purposes. The proposed amendments are designed to balance the need to retain neighborhood character and livability with the expanding need to provide wireless services in neighborhoods. They were developed over the course of two years. Staff conducted three public forums in March, 2008, followed by an online survey in April-May, 2008 (that was responded to by over 900 people, and over 350 individual comments were also received), followed by a citywide public meeting in October, 2008. In short, staff is proposing to allow antennae on utility poles in residential areas on residential streets only as a last resort - when no other site or combination of sites for antennae is feasible. Even then, staff proposes to reduce the allowed pole rep
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Nov 1,2008
Learn Conflict Resolution Skills
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/26/2008 08:00 AM
Event Location: RNW
Event Location: RNW
From now until November 26th, RNW'S Neighborhood Mediation Program is recruiting applicants that reflect Portland's diversity for a limited number of spots in our annual volunteer mediation training.( See NN's article from September .) The comprehensive, 38 hour training and year-long mentor program is FREE in exchange for your year-long, hands-on commitment to serve the diverse communities of Portland. This opportunity is designed for people who are dedicated to helping neighbors and communities have challenging discussions and find mutually acceptable solutions together. If you are called to serve your community and/or neighborhood by offering your time, talent, and heart-centered presence during times of conflict, then we hope you will consider working with RNW's Neighborhood Mediation Program. Training dates for 2009 are: Jan. 7, 14 (Wed. eve), Jan 9, 10, 16, 17 (Fri. & Sat., all day). Application deadline: November 26, 2008. Application forms and additional
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Nov 9,2008
Macy's Holiday Parade
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 11/28/2008 08:45 AM
Event Location: downtown
Event Location: downtown
Macy's announced its holiday parade planned for Friday, Nov. 28 in Portland, will follow a new route. The parade is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. at Lincoln High School, travel north on Southwest 14th Avenue, east on Southwest Alder Street, past the soon-to-be re-opened Downtown Portland store, south on Southwest Second Avenue and west up Taylor Street to an ending point near Lincoln High. New floats this year include a dinosaur, rocking horse, Callie the Caterpillar and the Candyland Express. After the parade, Santa will arrive at the lower level of the downtown store's Santaland , which will be open for photos through Dec. 24.
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Nov 2,2008
46th Annual Singing Christmas Tree
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 11/28/2008 02:30 PM
Event Location: Keller Auditorium, SW 3rd & Clay
Event Location: Keller Auditorium, SW 3rd & Clay
Come see Christmas the way it was meant to be! A delightful Holiday Tradition in the Portland area for 46 years. Making Music and Memories since 1962. Tickets range from $12-$75.00 plus service fees. Learn more here .HOURS:
Nov 28 2:30 & 7:30
Nov 29 2:30 & 7:30
Nov 30 1:30 & 6:00
Dec 4 7:30
Dec 5 7:30
Dec 6 2:30 & 7:30
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Oct 28,2008
Pioneer Courthouse Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 11/28/2008 05:30 PM
Event Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square, 715 SW Morrison
Event Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square, 715 SW Morrison
On the day after Thanksgiving, Portlanders will gather at the Square to celebrate the official start of the season by lighting the spectacular 75ft Tree. Well over 25,000 people are expected to attend the 24th annual Tree Lighting Event hosted by KGW NewsChannel 8 and Kink.fm with special guests including local Dignitaries. Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer with the Brown Sisters and Santa will lead the crowd sing-along in this annual community celebration. Big, bright and beautiful, this event unites the community in an evening of merriment and sharing for the whole family.
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Nov 2,2008
Sunday Best Holiday Sale
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 11/30/2008 11:00 AM
Event Location: The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel, 430 NW 10th Avenue
Event Location: The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel, 430 NW 10th Avenue
Our thoughtfully curated annual holiday sale features seventeen artists and designers for just one special day each year. Join us on November 30, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Out of all the holiday sales in Portland, this is the one to put at the top of your list. The Sunday Best blog features each artist in the sale, so be sure to check it out for interviews, sneak peeks into their studios and lots of photos. Your hosts are Julie Dutton & Tay MacIntyre. Participants: Aiguille Et Fil Arugula Press bread + butter boutique e. soule Gretchen Vaudt Hinged Strung Stitched Honey & Milk Jill Bliss Keegan Meegan Leah Nobilette Old School Stationers Rachel Austin S. Tudyk Satsuma Press Studio Olivine
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