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Oct 29,2008
Free Wine, Free Food and Free PCP?
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/19/2008 06:00 PM
Event Location: John Ross Plaza Studio, 3623 SW River Parkway
Event Location: John Ross Plaza Studio, 3623 SW River Parkway
Portland Cello Project (PCP) that is. What could be better than a free show? How about free wine and free food? Get, essentially, your own private Portland Cello Project show (intimate, classy and acoustic, no less), and there will be wine tasting ( Sokol Blosser Vineyards ) and food by Chez Joly . The show is sponsored by the South Waterfront, (all of those new buildings you see beneath OHSU). Space is very limited, so you have to RSVP to communityrelations@southwaterfront.com for tickets. There are only 80 spots available so act now!Cello Project that night will be a 6tet, which will be a lot of cellos for the small room, and our emcee Adam Shearer will join us to make the event more merry. We might preview some new stuff that we're planning on playing on our December 5 show as well. The cellists in the 6tet will include Skip Von Kuske (Vagabond Opera) and Justin Kagan (Oregon Symphony). Come check out the South Waterfront neighborhood it's the largest green develop
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Nov 12,2008
A Taste of Brazil
by Josie
Event Date: 11/20/2008 06:30 PM
Event Location: In Good Taste Lake Oswego
Event Location: In Good Taste Lake Oswego
Ah Brazil- warm breezes, blue waters, and bright sunshine….. when compared with November in Portland, it sounds ideal. Take this opportunity for a mid month get -away before the hectic holidays. “A Taste of Brazil”, an upcoming class at In Good Taste will give your taste buds just the vacation they (and you) need before Thanksgiving. Chef Shelley McDaniel prepares a meal that highlights the tropical flavors and historic influences of Brazil. Brazil’s cuisine is complex and unique, with influences from Africa, Portugal, and the indigenous people who were living there when it was discovered by the Europeans. The food combines traditional recipes with modern influences. The arrival of the Portuguese in the 1500s brought their European style of cooking and traditions. The indigenous population commonly prepared sweet potatoes, cassava meal, corn porridge, hearts of palm, fish, and smoked meat. However, the West Africans would bring the gr
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Nov 13,2008
Get Out and Garden at Portland Community Gardens wth Hands On Greater Portland
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 11/22/2008 09:00 AM
Event Location: (N. Portland) Portland, OR 97212
Event Location: (N. Portland) Portland, OR 97212
Join a group of volunteers on a done-in-a-day project led by a Hands On Greater Portland project leader. No advance training or ongoing commitment required, so sign up and participate in a project that fits your schedule. Need help signing up? Call 503-413-7787. Portland Community Gardens provides garden space and educational events within Portland's neighborhoods. Each month we are working in the common areas of a local garden -- pruning, planting, weeding, and more. Please dress for the weather, bring garden/work gloves if you have them, and wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. This project is great for families. Volunteers under age 18 will need to bring a waiver signed by a Parent/Guardian, Visit Hands On Greater Portland for more information. Want to sign up your child to join you on this project? Call Molly at 503-200-3369 or email her at molly@handsonportland.org
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Nov 11,2008
Cookies!
by Josie
Event Date: 11/22/2008 10:00 AM
Event Location: In Good Taste
Event Location: In Good Taste
It's hard not to be fond of cookies. There’s nothing like lifting the lid on a cookie jar and seeing a myriad of little treats, ranging from simple sugar cookies marzipan confections to buttery spritz. While cookies are lovely all year round, they are particularly suited to the holidays. You can decorate them, eat them, share them and give them as gifts. They even travel well if they're packaged right. This year, In Good Taste is crazy for cookies. There is a treat -oriented holiday class to fit every appetite. On Sunday, November 23 at 2:00 at the Pearl District location, Ken Hoyt will teach “Cookies!”. His class will include a basic cookie dough that can be turned into a roll, bar, or drop cookie with just a few additions. It also freezes well. He’ll also be preparing Gluten Free Brownies, Super Deluxe Chocolate Bark, and White Chocolate & Toasted Almond Caramel Corn. These cookies are elegantly addictive- and
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Oct 31,2008
Teens Turn Up the Heat in the Kitchen
by Josie
Event Date: 11/22/2008 10:00 AM
Event Location: In Good Taste Lake Oswego
Event Location: In Good Taste Lake Oswego
With the launch of the new Lake Oswego location, In Good Taste Cooking School debuts its Cooking for Teens series, including two holiday baking classes and a spring cooking camp for the rising chef October 31, 2008. Portland, ORE., For the last decade, In Good Taste has been offering hands -on and presentation -style cooking classes for adults. These classes are elegant, gourmet adventures, featuring local and guest chefs, food and wine pairings, and luxurious ingredients like foie gras and duck breast. With the opening of their new location in Lake Oswego, In Good Taste offers older children a unique and fun learning experience. Teens will be able to learn basic baking techniques, kitchen safety, and how to follow recipe directions. They will also learn about new holiday treats and the origin of holiday recipes to share with their families. The hands on classes are aimed at young cooks ages 10 – 14 years old. Each cl
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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 8,2008
Portland Public Schools 2008 FINANCIAL AID WORKSHOPS
by Calendar Girl
Event Date: 12/02/2008 07:00 PM
Event Location: Citywide
Event Location: Citywide
It is important that our parents and students receive as much information about financial aid as possible in preparation for college. Visit one of the workshops below and help your student prepare. Tuesday, December 9 , 2008
7:00pm
Benson High School Auditorium
546 NE 12th
Contact: Ginger Taylor (503)916-5100
Tuesday, December 2 , 2008
7:00pm
Cleveland High School Library
3400 SE 26th
Contact: Barb Tillman (503)916-5120
Wednesday, December 17 , 2008
6:30 p.m.
Follow-up: Wednesday, January 21, 6:30 pm
Franklin High School Library
5405 SW Woodward
Contact: Hoang Tran (503)916-5140 Monday, December 8 , 2008
7 p.m.
Financial Aid Forum
Grant High School Auditorium
2245 NE 36th
Contact: Megan Schlicker, Liz Mahlum (503)916-5160 Wednesday, December 10 , 2008
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Jefferson High School Cafeteria
5210 N. Kerby
Contact: Don Di
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Nov 2,2008
Christmas Ship Parade
by pearlgirl
Event Date: 12/06/2008 07:00 PM
Event Location: Willamette and Columbia Rivers
Event Location: Willamette and Columbia Rivers
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 schedules with route details including viewing locations and times for restaurants, hotels and outdoor viewing.The Christmas Ship Fleet averages about 55 to 60 boats between the two Columbia and Willamette River fleets. Both fleets will be out every night for two weeks beginning December 10, 2008 and running through December 21, 2008. The fleet will do a special performance in Camas, WA on Dec. 6th. As we are an all volunteer organization, not all the boats make it out every night. Without the donations from the restaurants and the hotels along the waterfront, this parade would not be possible. Please book your Christmas parties at our sponsoring restaurants and hotels. They are listed by viewing dates on the fleet schedule links with phone numbers and links to their websites. Thei
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