Betty Chilstrom - Architectural Heritage Center - Wed. - Sat., May 11-28 Cost $3
May is National Historic Preservation Month and in celebration, the Architectural Heritage Center is hosting a special art exhibit featuring Betty Chilstrom's paintings. Betty, now in her 80's, has been a Portland resident for decades and has lived in the Buckman neighborhood in SE Portland since the 1940's.
Architectural Heritage Center 701 SE Grand Ave Portland, OR 97214 (503) 231-7264
Business
Self Employment Conference - Tues., May 17, 8am-4pm
The SWWDC and its partners are sponsoring a free Self Employment Conference designed to help individuals who are considering starting a business. Participants will gain insights from people who have succeeded in setting up their own business. If you are considering starting your own business or have already started one, there will be information that will serve you.
The Hilton in Vancouver 301 West 6th St. Vancouver, WA 98660
Questions: BusinessTruths@gmail.com Register: http://swwdc.org/
Community
Sound and Vision Fest" - Benefit for Hollywood Theatre - May 12-14 at 7pm $10
BridgePort Brewing Company presents the first annual “Sound and Vision Fest,” a benefit for the restoration project at the 85 year-old Hollywood Theatre.
Movie Schedule at: http://hollywoodtheatre.org/programs/soundvision/sound-vision-festival-512-514/
Hollywood Theatre 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR
Dining
Portland Indie Wine Festival - Bison Building Sat., May 14 at 2pm Cost $75-125
Most of the wines being poured are very limited in production and not widely available to purchase. This is a unique chance to sample a wide range of hard-to-find artisan wines and purchase directly from the winemaker. All tickets include a commemorative tasting glass and tasting booklet, unlimited pours from all wineries, and unlimited food from all restaurants. MORE INFO
Bison Building , 419 NE 10th Ave, Portland OR 503-595-0891
Family
Northwest Children's Theater: Snow White - Fri. - Sun., May 13-29 Cost: $18- $22
Fri 7P; Sat 2 & 6P; Sun 2P
Adaptation based on the Disney movie "Snow White". Musical and live theatre performance through the end of May. Northwest Children's Theater & School , 1819 NW Everett, Portland OR
Health
Oregon Humane Society: Doggie Dash 2011 - Sat., May 14 7:30am - $25-30
This event will benefit your health, your doggie's and raise money for OHS all at the same time! Now entering its 24th year, Doggie Dash is Portland's most popular event for animal lovers (voted #1 pet event by Spot Magazine readers "by a landslide"). 2.5 mile walk or run frombridge to bridge. Online registration ends midnight May 12. Save $5 when registering online. Registration is $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. REGISTER
Tom McCall Waterfront Park , 1020 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland OR
Music
Baila! For Pathfinder Academy - Ambridge Event Center - Tues. May 10
A night of Latin inspired food, performances, music and dancing. 5:00-6:00 Private Tequila Tasting & Food Pairing Exclusive Ticket $50 - limited quantities available. Ticket includes general admission & free parking. 6:00-10:00: Silent Auction, Tapas, Vino, Cerveza & Dancing General Admission Ticket $25
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Ambridge Event Center 1333 Ne MLK Blvd. (503) 575-8132
BridgePort Brewing Company presents the first annual “Sound and Vision Fest,” a benefit for the restoration project at the 85 year-old Hollywood Theatre.
Movie Schedule at: http://hollywoodtheatre.org/programs/soundvision/sound-vision-festival-512-514/
Hollywood Theatre 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR
Dining
Portland Indie Wine Festival - Bison Building Sat., May 14 at 2pm Cost $75-125
Most of the wines being poured are very limited in production and not widely available to purchase. This is a unique chance to sample a wide range of hard-to-find artisan wines and purchase directly from the winemaker. All tickets include a commemorative tasting glass and tasting booklet, unlimited pours from all wineries, and unlimited food from all restaurants. MORE INFO
Bison Building , 419 NE 10th Ave, Portland OR 503-595-0891
Family
Northwest Children's Theater: Snow White - Fri. - Sun., May 13-29 Cost: $18- $22
Fri 7P; Sat 2 & 6P; Sun 2P
Adaptation based on the Disney movie "Snow White". Musical and live theatre performance through the end of May. Northwest Children's Theater & School , 1819 NW Everett, Portland OR
Health
Oregon Humane Society: Doggie Dash 2011 - Sat., May 14 7:30am - $25-30
This event will benefit your health, your doggie's and raise money for OHS all at the same time! Now entering its 24th year, Doggie Dash is Portland's most popular event for animal lovers (voted #1 pet event by Spot Magazine readers "by a landslide"). 2.5 mile walk or run frombridge to bridge. Online registration ends midnight May 12. Save $5 when registering online. Registration is $25 in advance, $30 the day of the event. REGISTER
Tom McCall Waterfront Park , 1020 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland OR
Music
Baila! For Pathfinder Academy - Ambridge Event Center - Tues. May 10
A night of Latin inspired food, performances, music and dancing. 5:00-6:00 Private Tequila Tasting & Food Pairing Exclusive Ticket $50 - limited quantities available. Ticket includes general admission & free parking. 6:00-10:00: Silent Auction, Tapas, Vino, Cerveza & Dancing General Admission Ticket $25
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Ambridge Event Center 1333 Ne MLK Blvd. (503) 575-8132
Sustainable Events
Sauvie Island Habitat Tour - Sun., May 14, 2011 8:00 am - 12:00 pm $6
Visit unique habitats on historic Sauvie Island including oak woodlands and a wetland restoration project.A Sauvie Island Wildlife Area parking permit is required and may be purchased from vendors who sell ODFW licenses. Buy tickets at EventBrite.com
Sauvie Island Wildlife Area 18330 NW Sauvie Island Road Portland, OR 97231
Visit unique habitats on historic Sauvie Island including oak woodlands and a wetland restoration project.A Sauvie Island Wildlife Area parking permit is required and may be purchased from vendors who sell ODFW licenses. Buy tickets at EventBrite.com
Sauvie Island Wildlife Area 18330 NW Sauvie Island Road Portland, OR 97231
Around Oregon
Annual Rockaway Beach Kite Festival - Sat., & Sun., May 14-15 Free
Come enjoy the amazing sights at Rockaway Beach's 2011 Kite Festval at the Rockaway Beach Wayside. Just north of Tillamook. For more info call: 503-355-8101
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