The South Waterfront’s vibrant community comes to life with a broad range of events and community classes. Would you like to learn how to grow organic vegetables on your patio? Need to tune up the old bike? Learn to prepare a gourmet meal (and fill up your belly while you’re at it)? It’s all here in the South Waterfront.
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For more information on South Waterfront events and classes please contact: Director of Community Relations Pete Collins
Do you have children 3 to 8 years of age? A family new to the John Ross is organizing a mixer for kids in the neighborhood to get acquainted and build friendships. Umpqua Bank has generously agreed to host this fun event and snacks/refreshments will be provided.
Please email John and Summy at summyto@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.
Saturday, May 19, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Ever think of making art as a wellness activity? Did you know that in ancient times Japanese Zen Buddhists practiced painting and calligraphy as a form of meditation? Join instructor Cindy Lommasson to learn and explore Chinese brush painting for relaxation and stress relief. An introductory class is required prior to a topic class; if you have experience please review with Cindy. Topic classes require your own paper and paint, or you may purchase them at class for $3.
Saturday, May 19
Introduction Class – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Topic Class: Horses – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com
NON-MEMBER $30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Get information about updates to Social Security for 2013, including a question and answer session with Umpqua Investments Advisor, Micheal McGarry.
Tuesday, May 22, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
It’s estimated that 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes. Are you one of them? A person with pre-diabetes is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes as well as other medical conditions. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk. Learn these steps at this informative class.
Tuesday, May 22, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-494-3273 | marchwellness.com
NON-MEMBER $25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Join your fellow South Waterfront bibliophiles on the fourth Wednesday of every month to discuss what you’ve been reading:
May 23: Just Kids, by Patti Smith
Please contact Michelle at michelledwalsh@aol.com for information.
Fourth Wednesday, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This month we will cross the river (twice!) as we take on the Esplanade bridge loop – with a stop in the nearby Central Eastside Industrial District for a visit to craft brewery tasting room, Hair of the Dog. Sample a taste or a full flight of artisan beer, if you feel so inclined, before walking it off on the return trip.
This walk is approximately 5.3 miles round trip and is mostly flat.
Please RSVP Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-3289.
Join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.
Wednesday, May 23, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
FREE (EXCEPT TASTING FEE) AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
You are invited to the third monthly Movie Night! Movies will take place the last Sunday of every month – this month at the Regal Fox Tower on SW Park, with dinner nearby to discuss the movie.
For information contact Francesca at 781-862-0660 or Francesca@PortraitsNorth.com
Sunday, May 27, meet at 4:15 pm (movie at 5:00 pm)
Meet at Daily Cafe Streetcar Stop
Corner of Whitaker and Bond, Portland, OR Map It
COST IS STREETCAR FARE, DINNER, AND MOVIE TICKET
OPEN TO ALL SINGLES 40-99
Interested in how urban renewal is affecting your neighborhood? Attend the monthly North Macadam Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting to stay informed!
For a general overview of the North Macadam URAC, visit http://www.pdc.us/ura/sowa_n-macadam.asp.
Thursday, May 31, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, 3rd Floor, CHH 3070 Room 4,
Portland, OR Map It
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Southwest Charter School’s Theatre Department presents an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet. The proceeds will go to fund arts programs at the school. Please contact the school if you are interested in purchasing ad space in the program.
Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 6:30 pm
Sunday, June 3, 4:30pm
Southwest Charter School
0680 SW Bancroft Street, Portland, OR Map It
503-244-1697 | Josh Tabshy – Director
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
$5 adults/$2 children 18 and under – Contact the school for info on ad space pricing
2012 marks the first year of the South Waterfront Farmers Market in Elizabeth Caruthers Park! The market will kick off with a fun opening day on June 14, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and will continue on Thursdays through September 27. The market will feature 10-12 vendors, including produce and a variety of other locally grown/made foods. Questions? Contact South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com.
The fantastic OHSU Farmers Market will reopen Tuesday, June 5! The market runs Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, June 5 – October 30 at the OHSU Auditorium Courtyard near the Mac Hall Fountain. Expect to find produce, meat, cheese, honey, nuts, fish, mushrooms, bread, dips, jam, many lunch options, fresh juice, gluten free and regular decadent pastries, music and community guests each week! Questions? Contact farmmkt@ohsu.edu.
