• View our new interactive market map and list of which vendors are at the market from week to week HERE.
• Our brand new website is oh so close to launching! We’ll make an announcement in the newsletter when it does.
• New this year is the Farmers Market Book Share Bin! Come by the Info Booth to browse the bin – take a book or leave a book. We are seeking donations of used cookbooks, gardening books, and food commentary.
• We are working toward approval to accept SNAP/Oregon Trail Cards at the market this year. Along with this great program will come a new token system that all market goers will be able to access for purchasing your weekly market goods. Stay posted for news of the launch of this program later in the season.
• You can now purchase Portland Streetcar Annual Passes and books at the Info Booth. $150 for an annual pass, $10 for a book of 10, cash only.
• During May and June, purchase your Cider Summit PDX tickets at the Info Booth – $25 in advance ($30 at the door), cash only. The cider tasting festival will take place June 21-22 in Elizabeth Caruthers Park.
• Our musical guest on Thursday, May 2 will be our good friends, The Sportin’ Lifers, bringing some rhythm, jive, and swing to our ears.
• May is National Bike Month, and that means Bike Month at the Market! Info and giveaways for cyclists throughout the month.
• Volunteers! We need you, the more the merrier. Contact heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-3289 to sign up.
• Like us at www.facebook.com/southwaterfrontfarmersmarket!

Contact Market Manager, Heather Bayles, at 503-972-3289 or heather@southwaterfront.com with questions or comments.

Every Thu, May 2 – October 31, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Elizabeth Caruthers Park
SW Bond Avenue between SW Gaines and SW Curry Street Map It

FREE AND PUBLIC WELCOME

Many thanks to our wonderful Market Sponsors:

Umpqua Bank | Portland Streetcar | River’s Edge Hotel & Spa/Aquariva Restaurant | Mirabella | South Waterfront Dental | Zidell | Quartet | The Meriwether | Gray’s Landing | Community Management, Inc.

2013 will see amazing growth at the market, as we expand our dates/hours and double in size up to 30 vendors. We can hardly wait for opening day on Thursday, May 2, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm! We will be there, rain or shine, and hope that you will too! Check out our exciting list of new and returning vendors on the Vendor Update Page.

Every Thursday from May through October, the market builds community, bolsters local business with increased foot traffic in the neighborhood, and provides education about our food sources. This encourages local/seasonal food choices, thus supporting our farmers and making it possible for them to continue to produce fine food.

Visit the market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/southwaterfrontfarmersmarket and like the page if you like the market! Questions, comments, or interested in volunteering? Contact Market Manager, Heather Bayles, at 503-972-3289 or heather@southwaterfront.com.

Every Thu, May 2 – October 31, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Elizabeth Caruthers Park
SW Bond Avenue between SW Gaines and SW Curry Street Map It

FREE AND PUBLIC WELCOME

Whether you’re just starting out riding a bicycle or you’ve been riding regularly for years, April is a great month to get your bike tuned up and ready for spring and summer action!

May is National Bike Month – you can join in the fun just by taking your bike out for a spin or two, but if you want a challenge, consider committing to biking to work during Portland’s Bike to Work Week. And let’s not forget the annual series of Bike to Work breakfasts held in various locations and on various dates throughout the city during May. View the schedule here!

It’s estimated that 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes. The good news is there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk. Learn these steps at this informative class.

Tue, April 30, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Flr Map It
503-494-3273 | www.marchwellness.com

$25, PUBLIC WELCOME

Presented by Steven Chu, Ph.D., Nobel Prize winner, physicist, and outgoing U.S. Secretary of Energy. Dr. Chu will discuss his vision of our energy future and how innovations in technology and public policy can help us lead the world to a sustainable future. OHSU is pleased to concurrently welcome Dr. Chu as a 125th anniversary lecturer.

Please RSVP www.ohsu.edu/mhlectures or 503-494-0768.

Tue, April 23, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
OHSU Auditorium
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road Map It

FREE AND PUBLIC WELCOME

This month the group will walk across the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge and up a series of stairways into the OHSU campus with a return stop at the Ross Island Grocery Cafe.

The walk is approximately 3 miles round trip and includes hills, stairs, and uneven footing.  Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring money if you’d like a snack.

Please RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-3289.

Tue, April 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue Map It

FREE AND PUBLIC WELCOME

The OHSU Running Clinic is an hour-long, comprehensive session for runners aimed at maintaining running fitness, improving efficiency, and preventing injuries. Staffed by a Sport Medicine physician and a certified athletic trainer, the appointment includes:

• Individual flexibility & range of motion assessment
• Strength and stability assessment
• Qualitative gait analysis
• Functional movement tests
• Overview of training practices
• Exercise prescription for injury prevention & performance enhancement
• Suggested training modifications
• Video file of gait analysis
• PDF’s of evaluation from the Runner’s Clinic

Sat, April 6, times vary – call front desk for schedule
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Flr Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

$150, PUBLIC WELCOME

• The Little Gnome Farm CSA is back for 2013! Little Gnome Farm, located in Ridgefield, WA, seeks to meet and exceed the letter of organic farming rules and biodynamic practices. Shares will be delivered for 25 weeks – June through Thanksgiving. Shares will be ready for pickup every Thursday at the Little Gnome Farm booth at the South Waterfront Farmers Market from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, after which they will move to the South Waterfront Community Relations office for after hours and next morning pickup. The cost for the entire 25 weeks is $700 ($28/week).  20 weeks of one-dozen pastured egg shares can be added on for $100 ($5/dozen). For more information and to sign up, visit www.littlegnomefarm.blogspot.com.
• OHSU is also running a South Waterfront CSA this year. Subscribe to a weekly box of freshly-harvested organic produce grown by Minto Island Growers in Salem, OR. Members pay for their 22 week share in 1 or 2 installments. A partial share costs $400 and a full share costs $590 for the full 22 weeks worth of produce. Sign up by May 1. Visit www.mintogrowers.com for sign up and info.

South Waterfront Community Relations is gearing up for the opening of the 2013 South Waterfront Farmers Market. The market was a big success in its first year – vendors enjoyed steady business and residents and employees were brought together by delicious produce, prepared food, and live music.

2013 will see great expansion at the market, as we double in size from 15 up to 30 vendors! The market is also scheduled to increase to 6 full months, May through October, with new hours – 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. This schedule will allow many employees of the district to stop in for lunch, while still keeping a wide range of hours for residents.

The market now has its own Facebook Page! Visit www.facebook.com/southwaterfrontfarmersmarket and like the page to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest market news. Exciting new vendors are being announced daily on Facebook.

Stay tuned for the launch of a brand new farmers market website, as well as programming in the works that will make the market even better in 2013!

Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm, May through October
Elizabeth Caruthers Park
3508 SW Moody Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
503-972-3289 – Heather Bayles, Market Manager

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Presented byMark Slifka, Ph.D., professor of molecular microbiology and immunology and senior scientist at the OHSU Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute and Oregon National Primate Research Center.

Dr. Slifka’s research, examining decades of data, suggests people have a physiological ceiling for vaccine immunity, which may argue for a shift in the current revaccination schedule for millions of Americans. It also indicates that the recent media hype about the danger of vaccinations, or their connection to autism and other disorders, is scientifically unfounded. His presentation will focus on what science tells us about vaccines to help you make an informed decision about vaccines for you and your children.

Thursday, February 21, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; RSVP requested: www.ohsu.edu/mhlectures or 503-494-0768

This 10-session educational group is for individuals age 55 and older who desire to increase skills, awareness, and practice of preventative wellness strategies. Emphasis is on reinforcing empirically supported techniques that address the health of mind and body. Group leader: Chelsea Wong, MS CADC, visit www.transitionspc.com/our-professionals for a bio.

Tuesdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, February 5 – April 9
Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
www.transitionspc.com/support-groups | 503-972-7090

$250 FOR ALL 10 SESSIONS, $25 DROP-IN. SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE RSVP.

This month the group will again cross the new Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge into the Lair Hill neighborhood, but rather than going south, we will walk north to take the Naito Parkway pedestrian bridge and climb a series of stairs to the entry of the OHSU Marquam Hill campus. We will then make a return stop at the delightful Lair Hill Bistro for coffee and a snack.

The walk is approximately 2.5 miles roundtrip and includes stairs and hills.  Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water and money if you’d like to get a snack at the bistro.

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.   

Tuesday, February 12, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Seeking a veterinarian for your special friend to be seen in your home? Meet Dr. Matthew Marasco, DVM of River City Mobile Veterinary Service and Dr. Marianne Martin, DVM, CVA of Cedar Creek Veterinary Housecalls and Acupuncture. Enjoy a glass of wine, cheese and crackers, and ask questions of Portland’s finest mobile vets.

In addition, River City Mobile Veterinary Service, serving the greater Portland area via cargo bike, is offering $15 off of a home visit! Present this coupon to receive your discount and visit www.rivercitybikevet.com for more information.

Wednesday, February 6, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
503-972-7090

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Presented by Amanda Bennett, author and executive editor of projects and investigations, Bloomberg News.

After the illness and death of her husband Terence, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Amanda Bennett applied her skills as an investigative reporter to uncover the “science, emotions, and costs” of his health care. Immersing herself, she wove together the fragments contained in seven years of health care records and mountains of medical bills with candid interviews of providers from dozens of institutions, all part of Terence’s care. Visit www.ohsu.edu/mhlectures or call 503-494-0768 for more information.

Monday, February 4, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
OHSU Auditorium
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teaches participants to develop specific skills for concentration and deep relaxation. Reported benefits include reductions in pain level and an enhanced ability to cope with chronic pain, an increased ability to relax, greater energy and enthusiasm for life, improved self-esteem, and an increased ability to cope effectively with stressful situations. Course instructor Kimberly Carson, MPH, RYT, is a health educator who specializes in using meditation and yoga with people with medical concerns. She has previously taught Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction at Duke University Medical Center, University of North Carolina Hospitals, and the University of Florida.

Mondays, January 28 – March 25, 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Sunday Retreat, March 10, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

FOR FEES AND INFO CALL KIMBERLY – 503-245-9642

Join your fellow South Waterfront bibliophiles on the fourth Wednesday of every month to discuss what you’ve been reading:

Wednesday, January 23: The Swerve: How the World Became Modern, a National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize Winner, by Stephen Greenblatt.

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

Join your neighbors for a pleasant walk across the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge and into the historic Lair Hill Neighborhood. The group will walk along Corbett Avenue, with a return stop at the Ross Island Grocery & Cafe for a snack or warm beverage and conversation.

The walk is approximately 3 miles roundtrip and includes stairs and hills.  Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.

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.   

Tuesday, January 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Looking for a running group?  Join one of these informal groups and the miles will fly by. All paces are welcome, distances vary.  Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and reflection/lights.  All groups meet in the march wellness lobby on the second floor.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The MELT method is a self-treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue to combat chronic pain, improve performance, and decrease the accumulative stress caused by repetitive postures of everyday living.  This four-session series will utilize small balls to introduce the MELT hand & foot treatments and allow you to experience how easy it is to create change in your body by hydrating the connective tissue matrix.  Led by Kim Reis, pilates and certified MELT instructor.

Tuesdays, January 8-29, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

MEMBER $120, NON-MEMBER $149 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

A small group of South Waterfront building representatives has started a grassroots effort to develop coordinated plans for disaster preparedness in the South Waterfront. As the South Waterfront is a very densely populated and somewhat geographically isolated area, we will certainly have unique challenges in responding effectively to large scale events, such as earthquakes, floods, or acts of aggression. The better we can prepare and collaborate, the better situated we will be to take care of ourselves.

Accountability for being ready depends on all of us, and we will be relying on each other in a disaster! To help, the group is initiating efforts in educating about individual preparedness, supporting building planning, and coordinating area-wide response. Keep a lookout for surveys, events, meetings, and volunteer opportunities! The first outreach is a scheduled Oregon Red Cross individual preparedness presentation on January 7, see details below.

There are many volunteer opportunities available to support the group’s efforts. If you have Portland NET or ARES experience or have done other disaster planning, please contact the group. If you have never done any disaster preparedness work, but would like to be able to assist in such a situation, we would love to hear from you! Building representatives from Ardea, Riva, and Matisse are needed as well.

Please send an email to Laura McKinney (laura.mckinney@usa.net) with any questions or offers of help! The next planning meeting for the group will be January 17.

Be Red Cross Ready – Together We Prepare Oregon
Monday, January 7, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mirabella Portland, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR  Map It
laura.mckinney@usa.net for information

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

10-week sessions begin the week of January 7 and end the week of March 11, see details below.

Beginning I
Fridays, 1:45 pm – 3:00 pm or Mondays, 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Names and pronunciation of the alphabet; emphasis rules, reading for pronunciation; gender and number parts of speech; introduction of pronouns and AR verbs.

Beginning II/III
Fridays, 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Reading for pronunciation and comprehension; translations with ER and IR verbs – continued; introduction of stem-changing verbs; introduction of two-verb situations.

Beginning V
Mondays, 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Reading for pronunciation and comprehension; expressions with the verb “Tener” continued; weather and expression of time with the verb “Hacer”.

OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

MEMBER $84, NON-MEMBER $99 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

If you’re looking for a chance to exercise and meet new people, join the march wellness walking group!  This informal group meets in the march wellness lobby every Sunday (rain or shine). All fitness levels are welcome. They look forward to walking with you!

For more information please contact sperber@ohsu.edu.

Sundays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Transitions Professional Center offers support groups in the South Waterfront neighborhood. All groups are open enrollment (no need to RSVP), open to the public, and free of charge.

Bereavement Support Group
For adults experiencing the loss of a loved one.
First and third Wednesday of every month, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Caregiver Support Group
For Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Last Thursday of every month, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
www.transitionspc.com/support-groups | 503-972-7090

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The South Waterfront Farmers Market is done for 2012, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite vendors this winter! Check out
January’s spotlight:

Happy Campers Gluten Free Bakery: If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to go gluten-free, or you’re just interested in trying something new, consider Happy Campers Gluten Free Bakery. All of their breads are, foremost, super yummy, and are gluten-free, wheat-free, vegan, and contain no soy, refined sugars, or GMO’s. Their loaves are handmade in a dedicated gluten-free bakery in Tigard, OR, and can be ordered online and shipped directly to your home. Visit www.happycampersgf.com for more information and to explore their fun and interactive website.

Trees and mountain scenes in the snow will be covered in this session. With an emphasis on enjoyment of the process, instructor Cindy Lommasson will guide you with easy to follow, step-by-step examples.  Bring your own supplies, or pay $3 for paint, paper, and brushes needed to complete the lesson of the day.  Handouts for take-home practice are always included.

Note:  These classes are open to any student who has taken one session of the Chinese Brush Painting Basics class (see below for time – one-session class, all supplies included in fee, no art experience necessary), or with prior consent of instructor.

Chinese Brush Painting Basics:
Saturday, December 15, 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Winter Snow Scenes:
Saturday, December 15, 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

$25 MEMBER, $30 NON-MEMBER AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Walk to Pioneer Square to see the Christmas Tree, perhaps indulge in a hot beverage from Starbucks, and take in some live holiday music performed by the Sellwood Middle School Marimba Band!  From there, participants may want to get some holiday shopping done, walk up to 11th Avenue to ride the Streetcar home, or get extra credit for walking back to the South Waterfront.  All walkers will receive a complimentary reusable SWCR shopping bag.

The walk from South Waterfront to Pioneer Square is approximately 2.1 miles one-way and is entirely flat.  Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.

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, December 12, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

As you may know, the recent Hurricane Sandy disaster caused many blood drives to be cancelled on the East Coast. If you are looking for ways to give and make a difference this holiday season, consider helping to rebuild the Red Cross blood supply during this shortage.

Register on the Red Cross website and/or call Andrea Calcagno, Mirabella Executive Assistant, at 503-688-6500 to sign up.

Tuesday, December 11, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Mirabella Portland, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Walking is a vital part of our overall wellness.  Join Rachel Bengtzen, MD for a discussion on the health benefits of walking.  Learn how to avoid injury and safely start a fitness walking program.

Wednesday, December 5, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Discover how to feed your soul for the holidays.  Receive tips from two naturopaths and a professional counselor about how to keep up with self-care during the winter months to maintain and even improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being.  The best self-care leads to the best care for others!

Wednesday, December 5, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
503-288-5660 for information

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Transitions Professional Center is offering two new support groups. All groups are open enrollment (no need to RSVP), open to the public, and free of charge.

Bereavement Support Group
For adults experiencing the loss of a loved one.
First and third Wednesday of every month, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
First meeting is November 7, 2012

Caregiver Support Group
For Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Last Thursday of every month, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
www.transitionspc.com/support-groups | 503-972-7090

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Looking for a running group?  Join one of these informal groups and the miles will fly by. All paces are welcome, distances vary.  Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and reflection/lights.  All groups meet in the march wellness lobby on the second floor.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

If you’re looking for a chance to exercise and meet new people, join the march wellness walking group!  This informal group will be meeting in the march wellness lobby every Sunday (rain or shine). All fitness levels are welcome. They look forward to walking with you, beginning December 2!

For more information please contact sperber@ohsu.edu.

Sundays, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Is your furry best friend for the environment?  Help your pooch put his or her best paw forward in the South Waterfront through responsible pet ownership. Simple steps include:

• Leashing your dog – Enjoy your dog’s company on-leash in the South Waterfront, for your dog’s safety as well as to show respect for wildlife, our green spaces, and your neighbors and their leashed dogs.
• Scooping the poop – Special bag dispensers and garbage cans throughout the community and in all neighborhood green spaces are very convenient and make this a no-brainer.  Who doesn’t enjoy a poo-free walk in the park?
• Letting Fido run free – responsibly.  South Waterfront is home to the South Waterfront Dog Club, the District’s only off-leash area for dogs.  Managed by community members, maintenance of this dog park is paid for by reasonable annual member dues:  South Waterfront Dog Club.  The nearest City-managed off-leash area is located at Willamette Park, a half hour walk or 5 minute drive to the south:  Willamette Park Off Leash Area.

Sounds easy, right? That’s because it is!  Take the Portland Parks & Recreation pledge so that you and your dog can both say, “I’m for the environment!” Get your pledge form and information at:  Dogs for the Environment. Fill it out, send it to the address listed, and Portland Parks will send a bright green Dogs for the Environment bandanna for your dog to proudly sport around town.

Violations of the poop-scooping and leash laws may result in a $150 fine.  If you notice violations at specific times of day/locations within the South Waterfront, feel free to call 503-823-DOGS to let Portland Parks know.

Just because the South Waterfront Farmers Market is done for 2012 doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite vendors this fall and winter!  It’s easy and fun to continue eating delicious local food by taking advantage of fantastic fall and winter programs available from many of our farmers market vendors.  Stay tuned for a different featured vendor each month!

Gelato Maestro: Isn’t gelato just the Italian word for ice cream?  Yes and no. Gelato, in Italian, literally means ‘frozen’, so it is the word that Italians use for this frozen treat but it is so much more than ice cream!

First, gelato is lower in fat than ice cream.  Ice cream must contain at least 10% butterfat in order to be called ‘ice cream’.   Premium ice cream can be as much as 20% fat.  Gelato, on the other hand, runs between 4 and 8% butterfat. In addition to containing less fat, the absence of fat coating your tongue allows you to enjoy the taste more.

Secondly, gelato has less air pumped in (known as overrun). Ice creams can have over 50% overrun.  Gelato, made in small batches, tends to be less than 35% overrun.  What does this mean? Gelato is more dense, so a smaller portion should satiate even the most demanding sweet tooth.

Finally, gelato should be served at a slightly higher temperature than ice cream.  Not only do you potentially avoid ‘brain freezes’ but, again, your tongue is able to better sense the taste of the gelato.

In addition to milk-based gelato, the lactose-free, fat-free version is known as sorbetto.  Sorbetto is made using fresh fruit, fruit juice, and a simple syrup. Most any fruit (and even some vegetables!) can be made into sorbetto.

During the holiday season, Gelato Maestro is preparing many of the traditional ‘winter time’ flavors including torrone (almond nougat), amaretto, cinnamon, malaga (rum raisin) as well as year round favorites like chocolate, hazelnut, nutella, and vanilla.  Surprise your guests with a scoop of pumpkin pie gelato or fat-free apple pie sorbetto!

Gelato Maestro will deliver your order to South Waterfront free of charge through the end of December! E-mail orders@gelatomaestro.com or call 503-866-8640 to place your order (please allow up to 72-hours for delivery).

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, November 27, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It
503-494-3273 | www.marchwellness.com

$25 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.   

Tuesday, November 20, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE + TASTING FEE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The chrysanthemum, often called the flower of the east, has been cultivated in China for over 3000 years.  It symbolizes integrity, friendship and joviality, and is associated with autumn.  The chrysanthemum is also one of the Four Gentlemen, which are the primary subjects of Chinese brush painting.  With an emphasis on enjoyment of the process, instructor, Cindy Lommasson, will guide you with easy to follow, step-by-step examples.  Bring your own supplies, or pay $3 to instructor for paint, paper, and brushes needed to complete the lesson of the day.  Handouts for take-home practice are always included.

Note:  These classes are open to any student who has taken one session of the Chinese Brush Painting Basics class, or with prior consent of instructor.

Chinese Brush Painting Basics:
Saturday, November 17, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Chrysanthemum:
Saturday, November 17, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

$25 MEMBER, $30 NON-MEMBER AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Presented by Melissa Wong, Ph.D., associate professor of dermatology and cell and developmental biology in the OHSU School of Medicine, researcher in the Oregon Stem Cell Center, and member of the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.

While recent advances in cancer treatment are saving lives, there has been frustratingly little progress made on treating the metastatic spread of disease – the last and least understood phase of cancer progression. Dr. Wong’s goal is to track down and stop cancer cells before they turn deadly. Her research has pointed her toward an intriguing mechanism for explaining how cancer cells gain the ability to circulate to other sites in the body. Dr. Wong’s presentation will focus on the search for the elusive triggers that spark cancer cells’ aggressive behavior and explain how this information may help shape new life-saving treatments for late-stage cancer.

Thursday, November 15, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; SEATING IS LIMITED – RSVP IS REQUESTED AT 503 494-0768 OR www.ohsu.edu/mhlectures

Transitions Professional Center is offering two new support groups. All groups are open enrollment (no need to RSVP), open to the public, and free of charge.

Bereavement Support Group
For adults experiencing the loss of a loved one.
First and third Wednesday of every month, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
First meeting is November 7, 2012

Caregiver Support Group
For Caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Last Thursday of every month, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
www.transitionspc.com/support-groups | 503-972-7090

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

It’s that time of year to roll the clocks back again! On Sunday, November 4, we “fall back” into darker, rainier months. However, we want to encourage all those walking and biking to and from the South Waterfront to be safe. With the days getting darker, we want you to become brighter as you walk and bike around town. Some helpful tips:

• Use lights on yourself or your bike.
• Wear lighter clothing. Stay away from darks, and brighten up the winter.
• Check out reflective accessories – armbands, pant leg bands, reflective stickers, and umbrellas.
• Light up your furry friend – Don’t forget to put a light or reflective vest on your pup for evening/morning walks.

Fact: Drivers can first see you from 500 feet away if you are wearing reflective clothing; but only from 55 feet if you are in dark clothes.

Fact: More than half of the pedestrians killed in Oregon in 2010 were wearing dark clothing and walking at night or in low-light hours.

If you have some bright ideas and live in Portland, TriMet wants to hear them! Win TriMet passes and safety items in the Bright Ideas Photo Contest. Submit a photo on how best to be visible on the road starting November 1 at www.trimet.org/beseen.

Looking for a running group?  Join one of these informal groups and the miles will fly by. All paces are welcome, distances vary.  Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and reflection/lights.  All groups meet in the march wellness lobby on the second floor.

Tuesdays at 5:30 pm, “NEW” Thursdays at 5:00 pm
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | www.marchwellness.com

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

There is still time to sign up to get your fresh winter veggies!  This delightful biodynamic family farm located in Ridgefield, WA is offering a 2012 Winter CSA (community supported agriculture) program to the South Waterfront neighborhood!  Your 10-week share starts in November and includes a large volume of storage crops in addition to a variety of fresh greens, including cauliflower, cabbage, asian greens, swiss chard, beets, carrots, leeks, potatoes, turnips, broccoli, spinach, fennel, onions, parsnips, collards, kale, winter squash and more!  This is an ideal share for making delicious winter  soups, stews, and roasted veggies.

The cost of each 10-week share is $350; add on free range chicken or duck eggs for $50-$60! The farm needs at least 10 members from the South Waterfront to make this a viable dropoff location (actual dropoff location at South Waterfront Community Relations office, Atwater Place, Unit 115).  Don’t delay! Contact the farm at 360-448-7889 or littlegnomefarm@gmail.com or visit at www.facebook.com/littlegnomefarm today!

Just because the South Waterfront Farmers Market is done for 2012 doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite vendors this fall and winter!  It’s easy and fun to continue eating delicious local food by taking advantage of fantastic fall and winter programs available from many of our farmers market vendors.  Stay tuned for vendors featured each month in the newsletter throughout the rainy season!

We have two vendors to spotlight during October because we don’t want you to miss out on either of their wonderful offerings:

• Little Gnome Farm – This delightful biodynamic family farm located in Ridgefield, WA is offering a 2012 Winter CSA (community supported agriculture) program to the South Waterfront neighborhood!  Your 10-week share starts in November and includes a large volume of storage crops in addition to a variety of fresh greens, including cauliflower, cabbage, asian greens, swiss chard, beets, carrots, leeks, potatoes, turnips, broccoli, spinach, fennel, onions, parsnips, collards, kale, winter squash and more!  This is an ideal share for making delicious winter soups, stews, and roasted veggies.

  The cost of each 10-week share is $350; add on free range chicken or duck eggs for $50-$60! The farm needs at least 10 members from the South Waterfront to make this a viable dropoff location (actual dropoff location at South Waterfront Community Relations office, Atwater Place, Unit 115).  Don’t delay! Contact the farm at 360-448-7889 or littlegnomefarm@gmail.com or visit at www.facebook.com/littlegnomefarm today!

• Temptress Truffles- Fall mushroom hunting season is a big deal in Oregon -  this is the magical time when our state mushroom, the Pacific Golden Chanterelle, is ready to harvest! To ring in the fall harvest season, Temptress Truffles hosts an annual Fall Mushroom Hunt, taking place this year on Saturday, October 27.  Information about this event as well as other wild harvest educational offerings such as truffle hunting and dog training can be found online at www.temptresstruffles.com, www.facebook.com/temptresstruffles, and www.twitter.com/oregontruffles.

  During the winter months you can also find Temptress Truffles at the PSU Farmers Market every Saturday until December 15.

October’s walk will be a fun and carefree walk to Willamette Park along the Willamette Greenway Trail, with a delicious stop on the return trip at Aquariva Restaurant for Sunday Brunch!  Aquariva uses only the highest quality ingredients indigenous to the Pacific Northwest and is proud of their relationship with local farmers, ranchers, and fishermen as well as winemakers and breweries.  The Sunday Brunch also features a build-your-own Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar!  View the menu here.

This walk is approximately 3 miles round trip and is mostly flat on paved surfaces.  A personal trainer from River’s Edge Hotel & Spa (formerly Avalon Hotel & Spa) will accompany the group.

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.   

Sunday, October 28, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE + COST OF YOUR BRUNCH 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, October 23, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It
503-494-3273 | www.marchwellness.com

$25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

With an emphasis on enjoyment of the process, instructor, Cindy Lommasson, will guide you to paint vegetables of the season in the xieyi, or spontaneous, style with easy to follow, step-by-step examples.  Bring your own supplies, or pay $3 to instructor for paint, paper, and brushes needed to complete the lesson of the day.  Handouts for take-home practice are always included.

Note:  This class is open to any student who has taken one session of the Chinese Brush Painting Basics class, offered at least quarterly, or with prior consent of instructor.  Please contact Cindy at cindylommasson@comcast.net if you have questions about the class, supplies, or experience needed.

Saturday, October 20, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

$25 MEMBER, $30 NON-MEMBER AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tamara Phillips, Ph.D., professor of behavioral neuroscience in the OHSU School of Medicine and a senior research career scientist at the Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, presents this lecture.  Why do some people become addicted to drugs like alcohol, while others don’t? What if we could identify the genes that predispose some people to be attracted to drugs or alcohol?  OHSU scientists are studying the compelling effect of drug and alcohol use, which, like cake or sex, causes some people to increase activities to get more drugs. They hope to unravel the mystery of how – and why – this compulsion develops.

Thursday, October 18, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BUT SEATING IS LIMITED; RSVP IS REQUESTED AT 503 494-0768 OR www.ohsu.edu/mhlectures

Come by for fresh food and live music every Thursday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, June through September.

Starting September 6:

• Sandra’s Salsa – Handcrafted in small batches using fresh ingredients and a secret family recipe.
• The first three weeks in September feature an information booth from our neighborhood’s great carshare options – Car2Go on September 6, Zipcar on September 13, and Getaround on September 20.
• Musicians this month include The Sportin’ Lifers, Max’s Midnight Kitchen, and The Reverb Brothers!

September 27 – Market season finale! Come out to celebrate the end of our first season with delicious fresh food and live music from one of our favorite bands, The Sportin’ Lifers!

Visit our Vendor Update Page for a frequently updated full list of our fantastic vendors!

Thursdays in September – 6, 13, 20, 27
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Elizabeth Caruthers Park
3508 SW Moody Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For those of you who were unable to join us for our Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge to OHSU Stair Walk in July, we are doing it again in September! We will meet at South Waterfront Community Relations, take the new bridge into the Lair Hill neighborhood and traverse a series of historic stairways to climb up to OHSU (with the choice of Tram or stairs for the return trip), stopping in at the OHSU Farmers Market for lunch.

This walk is approximately 2.25 miles round trip and includes many stairs and hills.

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.   

Tuesday, September 11, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Did you know that Go By Bike (the bike valet and repair service at the base of the Portland Aerial Tram) also does hourly, daily, and weekly bike rentals? I did not, until mid-August, when I decided to take one of their rentals for a weekend spin.  They have a fantastic lineup of bike types that cover just about every biking need, including:

• Brompton Folding Bike – (this was the bike I rented, pictured above on the Banks-Vernonia Trail) these bikes look different, and people will take notice.  While out on the Brompton, I received such comments as, “Wow!”, “Cool! How do you like riding that?”, and “Awesome bike!!”  It folds easily to fit in the back seat or trunk of your car, rides superbly, and has 8 gears.
• Breezer Uptown – Smooth sailing town bike.
• Cetma Cargo Bike – Front loading cargo bike, good for hauling groceries, dogs, you name it.
• Surly Crosschecks – Great for commuting, touring, or whatever you want to throw at it.

Rates are very reasonable:

1 Hour – $7
1 Day (must be returned by 6:45 of that day) – $20
1 Week – $70

There are all kinds of reasons to rent a bike – Want to take part in September’s Bike Commute Challenge, but don’t have your own ride? In the market for a new bike and want to get a serious test ride on some of the best bikes out there? Have guests coming from out of town who want to bike around the area? Or my personal reason – don’t currently own a bike but want to do some riding whilst on a weekend getaway?  To reserve a spot come by the shop or email – gobybikeshop@gmail.com

Speaking of weekend getaways, the getaway in question was to an absolutely fantastic, rural, bike-centric inn – the Coastal Mountain Sporthaus in Vernonia, Oregon (pictured above). Inspired by cycling trips to Northern Italy, owners Glen and Sandy Crinklaw created their inn to capture the warmth and relaxed atmosphere found in the Italian countryside. Located on a grassy hill overlooking a pastoral view of Piedmontese cows grazing contentedly in the meadow, a stay in one of the inn’s four guestrooms includes fresh (and mostly locally sourced) breakfast, lunch, and dinner with beer/wine, as well as a complimentary morning yoga class. We had smuggled in some of our own snacks and wine, but never touched them – Sandy even packed a tasty sack lunch for our day of biking the nearby Banks-Vernonia Trail, after which we soothed our tired muscles in the wonderful outdoor soaking pool and listened to the silence.

If you are up to the challenge of arriving at the Sporthaus by bike (a 48-mile ride from the South Waterfront) you will receive 10% from your already reasonably priced stay ($125 per person, per night).

Whatever your adventure, just go… by bike!

This September, the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) starts up their annual Bike Commute Challenge (BCC). For all those commuting from or to the South Waterfront, this is a great program to sign up for. The BCC is a fun way to count your bike commute trips and gives you a chance to win some amazing prizes. There are so many benefits to biking (especially in the glorious Oregon summer).

Any Oregon or SW Washington workplace of any size can take the Bike Commute Challenge. And since this is a friendly, free competition, any employee can play.

What’s in it for you?

• Resources: New bike commuters in the Challenge have access to online and personal resources to help them have a fun and safe first commute.
• Bike Shop Discounts: Anyone who bikes seven times in the month of September is eligible for special Challenge bike shop discounts.
• Prize Drawings: At the end of each week in September we’ll have regional prize drawings for anyone who has logged at least one trip that week.
• Fun: The Bike Commute Challenge is a fun excuse to organize activities with your coworkers, at or away from the office.
• Glory! See prior years’ results to check out the competition.

For more information, check out: http://bikecommutechallenge.com/

Bookmark this page for frequent updates to our lineup of fantastic vendors!

• Kings Raven Winery – Located in Oregon City and committed to hand crafting fabulous Willamette Valley wines.
• Thompson Farms – Fresh and delicious sustainably grown veggies and berries, lovely cut flowers, from Damascus, OR.
• Little Gnome Farm – Scrumptious heirloom vegetables as well as pastured chicken and duck eggs from Ridgefield, WA.
• Abundant Fields Farm – Sustainably and organically grown vegetables and pastured eggs from petite farm in Sandy, OR.
• Columbia River Smoked Salmon – Wonderful smoked and raw salmon; it doesn’t get fresher than this.
• Pearl Bakery – Mouth watering breads and pastries, fresh from the oven.
• Renaissance Wood Fired Pizza – Crispy crust, melty cheese, need I say more?
• Olympic Provisions – Savory salamis and the world’s best all pork frankfurters.  Seriously.
• The Hummus Stop – Mediterranean smorgasbord of hummus varieties and other treats.
• Cafe de Crepe – A variety of unusual flavors and ingredients wrapped up in these crepes.
• Gelato Maestro – Summer deliciousness… amazing flavors… try the dairy-free sorbhetto.
• Lor’s Family Farm – Gorgeous cut flower arrangements from Molalla, OR.
• Aunt Tammy’s Treats – 100% all natural dog treats handmade with love.
• Canby Asparagus Farm/Casa de Tamales – Fresh, often locally sourced Mexican food, handmade tortillas, salsa, and tortilla chips.
• Captured by Porches Brewing Company – Local, delicious, handcrafted beer.
• Dee Creek Farm – Grass fed aged goat cheese, sheep cheese, and cow cheese, as well as pastured eggs from Woodland, WA.
• Green Rich Tea – Fair trade green tea (bags, loose leaf, and freshly brewed beverages) imported directly from a farm in Japan.
• Happy Cow Farms – 100% Certified grass fed, humanely raised beef. and humanely raised. No grains, no hormones, no antibiotics, from Dallas, OR.
• Hoda’s Middle Eastern Cuisine – Delicious, authentic Lebanese cuisine, often locally sourced.
• Jubilee Farm – Small family farm in Gaston, Oregon, using organic practices to grow fantastic vegetables.
• Little Localvore – Locally grown, locally made, always fresh baby food.
• Market Fruit/Packer Orchards – Hood River orchard using sustainable practices to grow an array of orchard fruit, as well as handmade pies, preserves, and cookies.
• Marquam Hill Berries – Wide variety of berries grown on this Willamette Valley farm with no pesticides or herbicides.
• Nuttopia – Roasted onsite, cinnamon roasted almonds, local cinnamon and orange hazelnuts, coconut almonds, and cajun almonds.
• Pacific Northwest Kale – Local, vegan, raw kale chips in assorted flavors.
• Portland Creamery – Local fresh goat chevre from grass fed goats in Molalla, OR.
• Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider – Dry and off-dry hard ciders in a wide range of styles using heirloom apples and other carefully chosen ingredients.
• Something Green Soap – Locally handcrafted soap, all natural, biodegradable, phosphate free, cruelty free.
• Stonewall Banks Seafood – Locally harvested fresh fish and seafood, as well as hot food.
• Wisdom Gardens – Permaculture garden training center educates Native American community members in sustainable/regenerative urban farming systems – selling heirloom seedlings.
• Yelm Confiture – Savory and sweet locally sourced, handcrafted preserves.
• Mama’s Mini’s – Fresh, hot mini-donuts!
• Humdinger Foods – Kettle Korn popped onsite and whole grain Cowgirl Crackers.
• Temptress Truffles – Wild foraged mushrooms and other goodies harvested from the forest.

Updated 4/3/13

Come by for fresh food and live music every Thursday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, June through September.

Don’t miss this week’s band, Max’s Midnight Kitchen, for some down home bluegrass.

We will also have a visit from the Bicycle Transportation Alliance at the Farmers Market Info Booth – learn all about September’s Bike Commute Challenge!

This week’s vendors include:

• Meadow Harvest – Grassfed beef and lamb, as well as beautiful wool and yarns.
• Temptress Truffles – Mushrooms, truffle salts and butters, and other good things from the forest.
• Kings Raven Winery – Located in Oregon City and committed to hand crafting fabulous Willamette Valley wines.
• Thompson Farms – Fresh and delicious veggies and berries, lovely cut flowers.
• Little Gnome Farm – Scrumptious heirloom vegetables as well as pastured chicken and duck eggs.
• Columbia River Smoked Salmon – Wonderful smoked and raw salmon; it doesn’t get fresher than this.
• Pearl Bakery – Mouth watering breads and pastries, fresh from the oven.
• Alsea Acre Goat Cheese – Enticing chevre and other goat cheese concoctions from happy goats.
• Olympic Provisions – Savory salamis and the world’s best all pork frankfurters.  Seriously.
• Gelato Maestro – Summer deliciousness… amazing flavors… try the sorbhetto if you are lactose intolerant.
• The Hummus Stop – Mediterranean smorgasbord of hummus flavors and other treats – try the bean salad!
• Renaissance Wood Fired Pizza – Crispy crust, melty cheese, need I say more?
• Coonhound Crepes – A variety of unusual flavors and ingredients wrapped up in these crepes.
• Wandering Aengus Ciderworks – Stop for a sample of apple cider goodness, bring a bottle (or two or three) home.
• Missionary Chocolates – Lovely melt-in-your-mouth vegan, gluten-free chocolates.  (Will be at the market every other week, alternating with Mickelberry Gardens.)
• Lor’s Family Farm – Gorgeous cut flower arrangements from Molalla, OR.

Thursdays in August – 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Elizabeth Caruthers Park
3508 SW Moody Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tim Lanfri, Master Gardener and founder of Community Garden Creators, returns for one more wonderful gardening class this year at the South Waterfront Community Garden.  This outdoor class focuses around preparing and eating what you’ve grown!  Enjoy a sampling of grilled delights from Tim’s organic garden while you learn about all the tasty and healthy treats that can be grilled besides, or in addition to, meat.  Tim will also answer your gardening questions and look at individual plots at the end of class.  Enjoy a glass of wine or beer, courtesy of South Waterfront Community Relations.  All class fees will be donated to Community Garden Creators.

Space is limited – RSVP Heather Bayles at 503-972-3289 or heather@southwaterfront.com to reserve your spot.

Wednesday, August 29, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
South Waterfront Community Garden
Across from Atwater Place
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR  Map It

$10 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
(pay by PayPal, check, or cash)

Join this 3-session series in the South Waterfront, offered by our neighbors in Lair Hill, the Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center. Resident Teacher Heather Rocklin sharesmethods that Buddha taught on how to respond to difficulties with a positive or peaceful mind so that they are no longer problems for us. Each class includes guided meditation and a talk.  Classes are successive, however participants attend any combination of evenings and no previous experience is necessary.  Class dates and information below:

Sessions 1 and 2:
Tuesdays, August 14 and 21, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
(doors open at 4:45 pm)
Mirabella Portland
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

Session 3:
Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
3635 SW Hood Avenue, Portland, OR  Map It
(Across the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge)
503-233-6747 | www.meditationinoregon.org

ALL SESSIONS 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, August 28, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It
503-494-3273 | www.marchwellness.com

$25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Join this 3-session series in the South Waterfront, offered by our neighbors in Lair Hill, the Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center. Resident Teacher Heather Rocklin sharesmethods that Buddha taught on how to respond to difficulties with a positive or peaceful mind so that they are no longer problems for us. Each class includes guided meditation and a talk.  Classes are successive, however participants attend any combination of evenings and no previous experience is necessary.  Class dates and information below:

Sessions 1 and 2:
Tuesdays, August 14 and 21, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
(doors open at 4:45 pm)
Mirabella Portland
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

Session 3:
Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
3635 SW Hood Avenue, Portland, OR  Map It
(Across the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge)
503-233-6747 | www.meditationinoregon.org

ALL SESSIONS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For August we are bringing back a fantastic walk that is always a favorite – the 4T Trail!  The walk incorporates the Portland Streetcar line (Trolley), the MAX line (Train), a hike up to Council Crest for a wonderful view and continuing on to OHSU (Trail), and finally a free ride back down to the South Waterfront on the Portland Aerial Tram (Tram), stopping in at the OHSU Farmers Market for lunch.

This walk includes approximately 4 miles of walking, hills, and uneven footing.

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.   

Tuesday, August 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Join this 3-session series in the South Waterfront, offered by our neighbors in Lair Hill, the Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center. Resident Teacher Heather Rocklin sharesmethods that Buddha taught on how to respond to difficulties with a positive or peaceful mind so that they are no longer problems for us. Each class includes guided meditation and a talk.  Classes are successive, however participants attend any combination of evenings and no previous experience is necessary.  Class dates and information below:

Sessions 1 and 2:
Tuesdays, August 14 and 21, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
(doors open at 4:45 pm)
Mirabella Portland
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

Session 3:
Tuesday, August 28, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mahasiddha Kadampa Buddhist Center
3635 SW Hood Avenue, Portland, OR  Map It
(Across the Gibbs Pedestrian Bridge)
503-233-6747 | www.meditationinoregon.org
ALL SESSIONS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Connect2Fresh is an on-line farmers market where you can shop and purchase fresh, locally grown or produced goods that you later pick up from one of many mobile pickup locations. They source only locally produced products, guarantee freshness, give you the opportunity to choose the products you want to purchase and have no long term commitment requirement.

How it works:

• Shop and Order on-line at www.connect2fresh.com.
• Website ordering opens each Tuesday and closes each Sunday.
• Pick up your order the following Tuesday between 4:50 and 5:30 at our mobile pick up site in the Whitaker parking lot (east of the CHH building). Look for the white van with Connect2Fresh on the sides.

New products are added each week so be sure to check back often.  Questions?  Visit www.connect2fresh.com or email info@connect2fresh.com.

Come by for fresh food and live music every Thursday, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, June through September.

Different musical guests weekly!

Vendors Include:

• Meadow Harvest – Grassfed beef and lamb, as well as beautiful wool and yarns.
• Temptress Truffles – Mushrooms, truffle salts and butters, and other good things from the forest.
• Kings Raven Winery – Located in Oregon City and committed to hand crafting fabulous Willamette Valley wines.
• Thompson Farms – Fresh and delicious veggies and berries, lovely cut flowers.
• Little Gnome Farm – Scrumptious heirloom vegetables as well as pastured chicken and duck eggs.
• Columbia River Smoked Salmon – Wonderful smoked and raw salmon; it doesn’t get fresher than this.
• Pearl Bakery – Mouth watering breads and pastries, fresh from the oven.
• Alsea Acre Goat Cheese – Enticing chevre and other goat cheese concoctions from happy goats.
• Olympic Provisions – Savory salamis and the world’s best all pork frankfurters.  Seriously.
• Gelato Maestro – Summer deliciousness… amazing flavors… try the sorbhetto if you are lactose intolerant.
• The Hummus Stop – Mediterranean smorgasbord of hummus flavors and other treats – try the bean salad!
• Mickelberry Gardens – Raw honey and skin care products that are good enough to eat.
• Pawsitive Pastries – Bring your furry best friend by to drool over yummy and healthy treats.
• Renaissance Wood Fired Pizza – Crispy crust, melty cheese, need I say more?
• Coonhound Crepes – A variety of unusual flavors and ingredients wrapped up in these crepes.
• Wandering Aengus Ciderworks – Stop for a sample of apple cider goodness, bring a bottle (or two or three) home.

Thursdays in July – 5, 12, 19, 26, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Elizabeth Caruthers Park
(on SW Bond Avenue across from Umpqua Bank)
3508 SW Moody Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This month’s walk is in celebration of the opening of the Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge.  We will meet at South Waterfront Community Relations, take the brand new bridge into the Lair Hill neighborhood and traverse a series of historic stairways to climb up to OHSU and back, stopping in at the OHSU Farmers Market for lunch.

This walk is approximately 2.25 miles round trip and includes many stairs and hills.

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.   

Tuesday, July 17, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Forage for Wild Fruits of Northwest Forests with John Kallas, Ph.D. of Wild Food Adventures.  Summer is when many wild fruits are ripe for picking. See and learn about plants like huckleberry, salmonberry, oregon grape, bunchberry, elderberry, gooseberry, wild current, hawthorne, salal, thimbleberry, fairybells, saskatoons, Indian plum, among others, as well as some poisonous berry producing plants.   Register in advance to secure your spot on this workshop/nature hike in Forest Park!

503-775-3828 for more information.

Saturday, July 14, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
In front of the Hoyt Arboretum visitors center
4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR   Map It

$25-$40 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Other Urban Harvest Classes Coming Up!
August 29, 6:00 pm – 8:00pm: Grillin’ in the Garden with Tim Lanfri of Community Garden Creators.  Enjoy a sampling of grilled delights from Tim’s organic garden while you learn about all the tasty treats that can be grilled besides meat.
RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com.
$10 (Paypal, check, or cash)

Workout routine in a rut? Ready to try something new?  Umpqua has the answer! Experience the high energy and fun of Zumba!  The Spa at the Avalon and Umpqua Bank present a FREE Zumba class to get your energy up and then enjoy a complimentary chair massage to relax it out.  Enter to win a Free Month Membership to The Spa at the Avalon. Water and snacks will be provided.

Wednesday, June 27, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This walk will take us around the esplanade bridge loop, ending at Thirst Wine Bar and Bistro for a reward after all of your hard work.  Thirst is offering 4 wine tastes and 4 appetizers, plus light antipasto for $30 per person (gratuity included, pay at the door).

This walk is approximately 5.5 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, June 27, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

$30 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, June 26, 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

$25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Larry Sherman, PhD, Senior Scientist at Oregon National Primate Research Center will present the lecture, “Nature vs. Nurture: a personal exploration into the neuroscience of who we are”.  Enjoy appetizers and wine during the reception.

Please RSVP to Susan Arruda by Wednesday, June 13 at susan.arruda7@gmail.com or 503-648-1205.  Contact Susan for parking and cost information. 

Thursday, June 21, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Mirabella Portland
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Join Francesca Benedetti as she returns to teach this year’s worm bin class!  Worm bins are a fantastic way to compost kitchen scraps and are not smelly or messy as you might expect.  You will go home with your own starter kitchen worm bin after this hands on class.  Francesca will also demonstrate how to harvest your black gold from one of last year’s worm bins.

Please RSVP and pay in advance to secure your spot. RSVP to South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com.

Wednesday, June 20, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

$20 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (PayPal, cash, or check)

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, June 16
Introduction Class – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Topic Class: Roses – 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

$30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Rush hour got you down?  If you’re an employee in the district, be good to yourself – relax at the market for a few minutes instead!  Pick up some fresh, local goodies for dinner before heading home.  Residents of the district will enjoy coming home to warm Thursday evenings spent strolling through the park while browsing farm fresh treats.  Your leashed and friendly dogs are welcome too!

We are very excited about the vendor lineup:

• Produce:  Thompson Farms
• Produce:  Little Gnome Farms
• Smoked Salmon:  Columbia River Smoked Salmon
• Bakery:  Pearl Bakery
• Creamery:  Alsea Acre Goat Cheese
• Charcuterie:  Olympic Provisions
• Honey and Skincare:  Mickelberry Gardens
• Gelato:  Gelato Meistro
• Prepared Food:  The Hummus Stop
• Hard Apple Cider:  Wandering Aengus Ciderworks
• Hot Food:  Renaissance Wood Fired Pizza
• Hot Food:  Coonhound Crepes

Thursdays, June 14 – September 27, 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Elizabeth Caruthers Park
(on SW Bond Avenue across from Umpqua Bank)
3508 SW Moody Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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.

Parkways! Have you been to one yet? Have you heard about it?  Presented annually by Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), the family friendly bike rides showcase different neighborhoods and encourage folk to get on their bikes on closed-off (meaning no cars!) roads.  Food, drinks, and entertainment line the courses and the neighborhoods become instant block parties – watch out for kids with water guns!

On May 13, Northeast Sunday Parkways took place and over 28,000 cyclists and pedestrians came out (including South Waterfront Community Relations).  One Sunday Parkways will occur once a month from June till September, so get out that bike and join the fun!

Sunday Parkways coming up:

• North – June 24
• Southwest – July 22
• Southeast – August 26
• East – September 30

For more information about times, dates, and routes, please check out Sunday Parkways online.

C’est Naturelle Farms, a farm fresh food delivery option, is accepting membership at their new pickup location at South Waterfront Community Relations, Atwater Place, 0841 SW Gaines Street, Suite 115.  Click here to get started!

Located in Oregon City, the farm raises all of their vegetables, herbs, and fruit without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.  They also offer free-range eggs, pastured chicken and turkey, and raw cow’s milk herd-shares.  One of the beautiful things about the program is the option to choose what you want delivered each week, or you can opt for their more traditional CSA basket option.

Visit the website for more information about the program or contact South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-867-5766.

The OHSU Farmers Market offers a wide selection of locally grown and produced foods. All fresh fruits and vegetables are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and herbicides, and meat is grass-fed and raised without the use of antibiotics and hormones. Handmade cheese, dips, jams, snacks, and an assortment of lunch foods are served and enjoyed in the beautiful courtyard setting around the OHSU Fountain.

See website or Facebook page for details. 

Tuesdays, June – October, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Grassy Courtyard, between MacKenzie Hall and the OHSU Auditorium, Above SW Sam Jackson Park Road, 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

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

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

Please RSVP and pay in advance to secure your spot – space is filling up quickly! RSVP to South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com.

Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

$50 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (PayPal, cash, or check)

Scott Dominic Catino is a local cheesemaker and dairy owner. Scott and his wife own a 20-acre goat dairy and operate Quail Run Creamery in Gaston, Oregon, featuring the Nigerian Dwarf dairy goat. This 3-hour class will cover cheese history and facts, a basic overview of cheese making, a demonstration of whole milk Ricotta and Chevre making, and a cheese plate tasting, including wine and accompaniments.

Please RSVP and pay in advance to secure your spot – space is filling up quickly! RSVP to South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com.

Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

$50 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (PayPal, cash, or check)

Other Urban Harvest Classes Coming Up!

June 20, 6:00 pm – 8:00pm: Worm Bin Composting for Condo Dwellers with Francesca Benedetti.  Go home with your own kitchen worm bin from this hands on class!
RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com.
$20 (Paypal, check, or cash)

July 14, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Forage for Wild Fruits of Northwest Forests with John Kallas, Ph.D. of Wild Food Adventures.  Register in advance to secure your spot on this workshop/nature hike!  Also RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com.
$25-$40

August 29, 6:00 pm – 8:00pm: Grillin’ in the Garden with Tim Lanfri of Community Garden Creators.  Enjoy a sampling of grilled delights from Tim’s organic garden while you learn about all the tasty treats that can be grilled besides meat.
RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com.
$10 (Paypal, check, or cash)

Bikes & Brews Clinics: The clinics, on Thursday, May 10 and Thursday, May 24, will cover basic road safety as well as some simple bicycle repair (think fixing a flat, adjusting brakes, lubing chain, etc.) On the days of the clinic, please leave your bike at home. Enjoy brews courtesy of South Waterfront Community Relations.

Bikes & Brews Rides:  On the days of the rides, Thursday, May 17 and Thursday, May 31, let’s meet at South Waterfront Community Relations for a fun ride to a local watering hole – remember to bring your helmet, water, and a few dollars for drinks or snacks.

Bike to Work Breakfast: In collaboration with Portland Bureau of Transportation and Go By Bike, South Waterfront Community Relations will be serving up some breakfast on Thursday, May 17 from 7:00 am – 9:00 am underneath the Tram at the Go By Bike shop. Donuts and coffee will be provided to all those who commute by bike.  So get your helmet and bike and come have a treat before/after your ride.

For further information and/or questions, contact South Waterfront Community Relations Director Pete Collins – Pete@southwaterfront.com.

Clinics:  Thursdays, May 10 and May 24, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Rides:  Thursdays, May 17 and May 31, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

Breakfast: Thursday, May 17, 7:00 am – 9:00 am
Go By Bike Shop (under Portland Aerial Tram)
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

ALL BIKE MONTH EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sauvie Island Organics, another wonderful farm fresh CSA option offering truly delicious organic produce, has two new drop sites in the South Waterfront at Center for Health & Healing and the Bancroft Building. Space is limited. Sign up at http://www.sauvieislandorganics.com/join.php.

Contact Francesca at francesca@sauvieislandorganics.com or 503-621-6921 for information.

C’est Naturelle Farms, a new farm fresh food delivery option, is ready to accept membership at their new pickup location at South Waterfront Community Relations, Atwater Place, 0841 SW Gaines Street, Suite 115.  Click here to get started!

Located in Oregon City, the farm raises all of their vegetables, herbs, and fruit without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.  They also offer free-range eggs, pastured chicken and turkey, and raw cow’s milk herd-shares.  One of the beautiful things about the program is the option to choose what you want delivered each week, or you can opt for their more traditional CSA basket option.

Visit the website for more information about the program or contact South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-867-5766.

Kate and Karrie (OHSU registered dieticians) will demonstrate palate pleasing dishes and provide essential nutritional information.  Enjoy a meal, good company, and learn something new all in one class!

Thursday, April 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

NON-MEMBER $25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Maggie Stuckey, author of  The Bountiful Container, will lead this fascinating gardening demonstration class.  A couple of lucky winners will go home with the demonstration container or a signed copy of The Bountiful Container. This inspiring book is the bible for Pacific Northwest container gardeners – signed copies will be available for purchase.

Please RSVP and pay in advance to secure your spot – space is filling up quickly! RSVP to South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com.

Wednesday, April 25, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

$10 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (PayPal, cash, or check)

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, April 21
Introduction Class – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Topic Class: Irises – 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

Marquam Hill Lecture Series
Our parents always told us to eat well, but did they know about the irrefutable body of scientific evidence that links good health and longevity with being physically active and eating a healthy diet? Kerry Kuehl, MD, DrPH, is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Co-Director of the Human Performance Laboratory in the Division of Health Promotion & Sports Medicine at OHSU. Dr. Kuehl says most of what we die from is preventable by the lifestyle choices we make every day. He’ll tell us about his approach to utilize the principles of exercise testing and training of elite athletes to achieve peak performance and to apply these same techniques to unhealthy individuals to attain the highest quality of life.  Sounds like a good way to get ready for summer! RSVP and get more information online.

Thursday, April 19, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium, Marquam Hill Campus, Old Library Building
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

South Waterfront Community Relations will be giving out handy reusable shopping bags, so bring some cash for the market and stock up on fresh groceries or grab a bite to eat.

This walk is approximately 4.6 miles round trip and is almost entirely flat.  Want to go for a shorter jaunt?  Cut this walk in half by hopping on the MAX (across the street from the market) and transferring to the streetcar on SW 11th Avenue for you return.

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.   

Tuesday, April 17, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Team up with South Waterfront Community Relations as we partner up with the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition (WPC) and others in Portland’s first-ever Walk to Work Day on Friday, April 6. WPC will be coordinating four starting points throughout the city and each group will converge on City Hall around 8:30 am for free coffee, light breakfast, and games.  Community Relations will lead a group from the South Waterfront (meeting location below).  For more information or to see the four official meeting locations click here.

Friday, April 6, 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Join march wellness for a brisk 40-minute walk.  All are welcome!

April 17 – May 17, 12:10 pm – 12:50 pm
Tuesdays CHH Lobby, Thursdays Summit Cafe
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Looking for a running group?  Join one of these informal groups and the miles will fly by. All paces are welcome, distances vary.  Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and reflection/lights.  All groups meet in the march lobby on the second floor.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:30 am
Morning questions contact Jeff at jeffhern@hotmail.com
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
Evening questions contact Lara at fourniel@ohsu.edu
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sauvie Island Organics, another wonderful farm fresh CSA option, will have two new drop sites in the South Waterfront at Center for Health & Healing and the Bancroft Building. Space is limited. Sign up at http://www.sauvieislandorganics.com/join.php.

Contact Francesca at francesca@sauvieislandorganics.com or 503-621-6921 for information.

C’est Naturelle Farms, our new CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm fresh food option, is ready to accept membership at their new pickup location at South Waterfront Community Relations, Atwater Place, 0841 SW Gaines Street, Suite 115.  Click here to get started!

Located in Oregon City, the farm raises all of their vegetables, herbs, and fruit without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.  They also offer free-range eggs, pastured chicken and turkey, and raw cow’s milk herd-shares.  One of the beautiful things about the program is the option to choose what you want delivered each week, or you can opt for their more traditional CSA basket option.

Visit the website for more information about the program.

Please let us know if you are interested in participating.  Call or email South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-867-5766.

Please RSVP to South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com.  The class is free, but donations are encouraged.  Donations will benefit Community Garden Creators.

Wednesday, March 28, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Other Urban Harvest Classes Coming Up!

April 25, 6:00 pm - Edible Container Gardening with Maggie Stuckey, author of The Bountiful Container.  Demonstration class, a couple of lucky winners will go home with the demonstration container or a copy of The Bountiful Container.
RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com.
$10 (Paypal, check, or cash)

May TBD: Learn to Make Chevre and Other Soft Cheeses with Scott Catino of Quail Run Creamery.  Hands on class, go home with fresh cheese and a full stomach.
RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com.
$50 (Paypal, check, or cash)   

June TBD: Worm Bin Composting for Condo Dwellers with Francesca Benedetti.  Go home with your own kitchen worm bin from this hands on class!
RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com.
$20 (Paypal, check, or cash)

July 14, 9:00 am - Forage for Wild Fruits of Northwest Forests with John Kallas, Ph.D. of Wild Food Adventures.  Register in advance to secure your spot on this workshop/nature hike!  Also RSVP heather@southwaterfront.com.
$25-$40

Friday, March 23, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

NON-MEMBER $35 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

NON-MEMBER $30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

A special presentation by the Marquam Hill Lecture Series

Please contact 503-494-0768 for information.

Thursday, March 15, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium, Marquam Hill Campus, Old Library Building
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Located in Molalla, Oregon, the farm raises all of their vegetables, herbs, and fruit without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.  They also offer fresh, free-range eggs, pastured chicken and turkey, and raw cow’s milk herd-shares.  One of the beautiful things about the program is the ability to pick and choose what you want to have delivered to the neighborhood pick up site each week!  You can also go with their more traditional CSA “surprise basket” option.

Please visit their website for more in-depth information about the program.  Visit this link for a list of FAQ’s.

Please let us know if you are interested in participating.  Call or email South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-867-5766.

Tuesday, March 13, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Unit 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Contact Geoff Granum, Community Garden Manager, at grow@swfcg.org for information.

Saturday, March 10, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Garden
in the block south of Atwater Place, Portland, OR Map It
www.swfcg.org

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:30 am
Morning questions contact Jeff at jeffhern@hotmail.com
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
Evening questions contact Lara at fourniel@ohsu.edu
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

$25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Oregon is the national leader in the use of POLST (Physicians Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment).  POLST moves beyond political rhetoric to assure that you get the treatments you want and avoid those you don’t.  You will learn how POLST differs from an advanced directive, who should have a POLST and who is not yet ready to have a POLST, and how a POLST form is filled out in partnership with your doctor or health care practitioner.

Part of this 12-minute film was made at Mirabella portraying a resident of Mirabella (Beverly Healy, pictured above).  Dr. Tolle will be available to answer questions and refreshments will be served.

Friday, February 24, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, February 21, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

$15 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

$30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Please contact 503-494-0768 for information.

Thursday, February 16, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium, Marquam Hill Campus, Old Library Building
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Please contact 503-288-5661 for information.

Friday, February 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

RSVP to Linda at 503-658-3437 or Barbara at 503-260-7945 or email bonedensitytesting@aol.com.

Monday, February 6, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

$15 INCLUDES THE LECTURE AND BONE DENSITY SCAN

Then, get your New Years resolutions off to a good start by challenging yourself to use those pedometers, and keep using them!  Meet us at South Waterfront Community Relations (address below) on Saturday, February 4 for our Winter Healthy Walk – Hawthorne Bridge to Steel Bridge Loop – rain or shine.  Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.  This walk is approximately 5.3 miles and is mostly flat, but does include some stairs at the Hawthorne Bridge.  Return to South Waterfront Community Relations after the walk for hot beverages and treats to warm you up!

**Please RSVP to Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-3289.  Let us know if you will attend just the Talk, just the Walk, or both.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.

Talk:  Tuesday, January 31, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

Walk:  Saturday, February 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Please visit their website for more in-depth information about the program.  Visit this link for a list of FAQ’s.

Please let us know if you are interested in participating at the Atwater Place pickup location.  Call or email South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-867-5766.

Two ongoing, open enrollment support groups include:

• Parent Loss: Tuesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
• Spouses of Individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease: Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
503-957-6003 | www.transitionspc.com psychologists@transitionspc.com

$15 PER GROUP ATTENDED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:30 am
Morning questions contact Jeff at jeffhern@hotmail.com
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
Evening questions contact Lara at fourniel@ohsu.edu
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, January 25, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesdays, January 25 – February 15, 12:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

MEMBER $120, NON-MEMBER $179

Course instructor, Kimberly Carson, MPH, RYT, is a health educator who specializes in using meditation and yoga with people with medical concerns.  She has previously taught MBSR at Duke University Medical Center, University of North Carolina Hospitals, and the University of Florida.

Tuesdays, January 17 – February 28, 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Sunday Retreat, February 26, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

For more information on fees and how to get started, contact Kimberly at kimberly@yogaofawareness.org or 503-245-9642.

The walk from Washington Park Max Station to the Portland Japanese Garden is approximately 2.4 miles round trip in length and includes steep and potentially muddy terrain.  Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.

**Please RSVP to Heather Bayles at 503-972-3289 or heather@southwaterfront.com.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.

Tuesday, January 17, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Unit 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

WALK IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; STREETCAR FARE WILL BE COVERED; MAX FARE IS $1 HONORED CITIZEN/$2.10 ADULT; JAPANESE GARDEN ADMISSION IS $7.75 HONORED CITIZEN/$9.50 ADULT.

Metro and Kaiser Permanente encourage active living.  Walking is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy, lose weight, and increase your energy level.  It’s also a great way to experience and enjoy the community as well as the natural beauty of the region.

Visit Metro’s website to get the app and get going!

Two ongoing, open enrollment support groups include:

• Parent Loss: Tuesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
• Spouses of Individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease: Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
503-957-6003 | www.transitionspc.com psychologists@transitionspc.com

$15 PER GROUP ATTENDED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:30 am
Morning questions contact Jeff at jeffhern@hotmail.com
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm
Evening questions contact Lara at fourniel@ohsu.edu
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Introduction
Saturday, December 17, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Pine Trees and Cones
Saturday, December 17, 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

MEMBER $25, NON-MEMBER $30

Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The walk from South Waterfront to Pioneer Square is approximately 2.1 miles in length and almost entirely flat.  Please wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.

For further information contact Heather Bayles at 503-972-3289 or heather@southwaterfront.com.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.

Tuesday, December 13, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet at Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Two ongoing, open enrollment support groups include:

• Parent Loss: Tuesdays, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
• Spouses of Individuals with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease: Thursdays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Transitions Professional Center
3735 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
503-957-6003 | www.transitionspc.com psychologists@transitionspc.com

$15 PER GROUP ATTENDED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, November 29 and Wednesday, November 30
10:00 am – 5:30 pm
OHSU Center for Health & Healing Atrium
(at the base of the tram)
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Introduction
Saturday, November 19, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Chrysanthemum
Saturday, November 19, 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

MEMBER $25, NON-MEMBER $30

Thursday, November 17, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
OHSU Auditorium
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SEATING IS LIMITED; RSVP IS REQUESTED AT 503-494-0768 OR www.ohsu.edu/mhlectures

Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

MEMBER FREE, NON-MEMBER $15

For further information and to register, follow this link.

Free Health Screenings:
Monday, November 14, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Pacific NW Diabetes Health Summit:
Saturday, November 19, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Spring 2012 will feature more interesting and informative bike riding and maintenance classes to help keep you safe and having fun!

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (please call first) Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO SOUTH WATERFRONT RESIDENTS

For further information contact Irene Tinker
i_tinker@comcast.net or 503-688-6806

Mondays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

THE CHORUS WELCOMES ALL SINGERS AT ALL LEVELS

Mondays, every other week, 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-9373 | marchwellness.com

$399 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; OHSU PATIENTS RECEIVE A 50% DISCOUNT

Saturday, October 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
OHSU Center for Health & Healing Lawn Area
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

INDIVIDUAL $40, FAMILY $75 (3-5 PEOPLE), TEAM $35/PERSON.  FEES INCREASE AFTER SEPTEMBER 16.

Wednesday, September 28, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mondays, September 26 – November 28
Beginning II/III:  1:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Beginning IV:  12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Fridays, September 29 – December 9
Beginning I:  3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

MEMBER $81, NON-MEMBER $96

Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress in layers, bring drinking water, and be prepared to pay for streetcar/MAX fare.  The trail includes uneven and steep terrain and the walking portion is approximately 4 miles.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.  Join the group by following the above link and clicking on “Apply for Group Membership”.  You will then be updated on walks, have the ability to post ideas for walks, and make plans for special walks with your neighbors.

Tuesday, September 20, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Meet at Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Visit www.walk4hearing.org or call OHSU SoundSource at 503-688-6590 for more information. 

Saturday, September 17
Check-in at 9:00 am, walk starts at 10:00 am
Two World Trade Center
121 SW Salmon Street, Portland, OR Map It

DONATIONS ENCOURAGED AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Class:  Tuesday, September 13, 6:00 pm
Series:  Tuesdays, September 20 – October 11, 6:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

CLASS:  FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SERIES:  MEMBER $100, NON-MEMBER $120

For further information contact Irene Tinker
i_tinker@comcast.net or 503-688-6806

South Waterfront Chorus
Mondays, resuming September 12, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Park at The Old Spaghetti Factory and ride the free shuttle to adidas headquarters on N Greeley for the start of the race. Enjoy this downhill start to the famous Widmer Brothers Brewery, across the Willamette River, and along the river front pathway finishing at The Old Spaghetti Factory.  After your hard work treat yourself to complimentary pasta, salad, and bread, but don’t forget the delicious Widmer Beer.  Enjoy live entertainment on the shores of the Willamette River with your fellow runners and walkers.  Pints to Pasta donates a portion of its proceeds to The Raphael House of Portland and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s TEAM IN TRAINING.

Sunday, September 11, 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Finish at Old Spaghetti Factory
0715 SW Bancroft Street, Portland, OR Map It

$39 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

South Waterfront Community Relations (SWCR) brings a gardening class just for condo dwellers to you on Wednesday, August 31.  The class is presented by the knowledgeable folk of Independence Gardens, whose moniker and mission is “building sustainable edible gardens” in Portland, OR.

Gardening in small spaces is uniquely challenging. Success depends on choosing the right plants, containers, soil, and fertilizers, as well as working around constraints such as limited sun, high winds, and high visibility. But with the right space-maximizing gardening tricks up your sleeve, your own mini-garden can be productive, beautiful, and very satisfying. So if you’re looking to grow your own food in a small and well-defined space, this class is for you!  Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine during the class, courtesy of SWCR.
You must register and pay in advance by following this link:  http://www.independencegardenspdx.com/classes/register-now.

Contact Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-3289 for more information.
Wednesday, August 31, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

$20 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

South Waterfront Walks There:  August Weekday Walk

Get out of your condo on the third Tuesday of August and go for a hike with South Waterfront Community Relations.  We will meet at the Community Relations Office (address below), ride the Portland Aerial Tram up to OHSU (tram passes will be provided), and walk about an hour portion of the 40-Mile Loop.  The trail meanders through quiet shaded woodlands.

If you’ve worked up an appetite on the way back, stop off at one of OHSU Farmers Market’s delicious lunch vendors before gliding back down the hill to the South Waterfront.

Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.  The trail includes uneven and hilly terrain.

If you would like updates about walks, please join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.  Join the group by following the above link and clicking on “Apply for Group Membership”.  You will then be updated on walks, have the ability to post ideas for walks, and make plans for special walks with your neighbors.

Tuesday, August 16, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meet at Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

*Please plan to bring your own yoga mat and arrive early for classes, as space is limited.

Thursdays in July, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Atwater Place, Unit 121 (please enter from street-side door on Gaines)
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Transitions Professional Center
3715 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It
(office leasing space below the Ardea sidecar building)

15$ PER SUPPORT GROUP SESSION

Strengthen, stretch, and breathe after your busy day with Grow Yoga.  Featuring teachers from march wellness & fitness center, South Waterfront Community Relations’ Grow Yoga program gets new digs for the month of June.  Every Thursday in June

*Please plan to bring your own yoga mat and arrive early for classes, as space is limited.

Grow Yoga:  Free June Yoga Thursdays at Atwater Place
Thursdays in June, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Atwater Place, Unit 808
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Visit www.ohsu.edu/farmersmarket for details.

OHSU Farmers Market and Market Basket Program
Tuesdays, May 17 – October 4
Market:  11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Market Basket:  3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Top level of Sam Jackson Parking lot, in front of OHSU Auditorium, near the Mackenzie Hall fountain Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Northwest Sarcoma Foundation Holds 3rd^h Annual DRAGONSLAYER Event

Portland, Oregon, May 9, 2011 – The Northwest Sarcoma Foundation will hold the DRAGONSLAYER Bike Hike or Trike event on Saturday, May 21, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Elizabeth Caruthers Park, South Waterfront. This 5k walk, run and/or bike was developed to raise funds to support sarcoma research and maintain a need-based financial assistance program to help adult patients currently undergoing treatment. DRAGONSLAYER also raises money for sarcoma advocacy and education.

Sarcoma is a commonly misdiagnosed cancerous tumor that arises out of connective tissue. Since Sarcoma is an “orphan cancer,” federal funding for research is minimal. Sarcomas are more likely to affect children and young adults than many other more common cancers. One out of five children diagnosed with cancer have sarcoma and between 40% and 50% of those people diagnosed with sarcoma will not survive this disease.

Additional event highlights include a children’s area with bike decorating and face painting, a raffle & team awards. DRAGONSLAYER participants are encouraged to register online at www.nwsarcoma.org, but same-day registration is also available. Fee for children is $10.00 and for adults $20.00 or $25.00.

Ever think of making art as a wellness activity?  Did you know that in ancient time 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 intermediate classes, if you have experience please review with Cindy.  Intermediate classes require your own paper and paint, or you may purchase them at class for $3.

Chinese Brush Painting
Saturdays, Introductory 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Intermediate 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
May 21: Peony
June 18: Small Birds
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

For more information call 503-418-6272

Member $25, Non-member $30

South Waterfront Community Relations will be celebrating Bike Month in lots of fun ways and invite you to join us:

• Bikes and Brews: A free bike repair workshop series held on May 10 and May 31, featuring complimentary beer and snacks.  Please see the Featured Events section above for more information. 

• New South Waterfront Bike Tool Library:  Don’t have the tools or space you need to tune up your bike or fix that flat?  Borrow tools and/or repair space from your friendly South Waterfront Community Relations Bike Tool Library. 

• Sharing is good.  Especially when it helps more people to get out of their cars and onto a bike! If your old bike is feeling neglected, give it fulfillment by donating it to the new South Waterfront BikeShare program.  Once enough bikes are collected to implement the program, SWF BikeShare bikes will be available for checkout to South Waterfront residents and their guests for day trips.

Contact South Waterfront Community Relations Director Pete Collins for information about the above programs.  pete@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-2830.

Portland Bureau of Transportation sponsors the annual Bike to Work Breakfast during Bike to Work Week.  The tradition continues on Tuesday, May 17 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at Pioneer Courthouse Square.  Roll up on your bike and friendly PBOT staffers will be there to serve you coffee, doughnuts, bagels, eggs in a nest, and fresh fruit.  More information here.

Bike to Work Breakfast
Tuesday, May 17, 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Pioneer Courthouse Square
SW Broadway and SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE BIKE COMMUTING PUBLIC

Come sing with us!  The South Waterfront Community Chorus meets from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm every Monday evening in the Willamette Hall of the Mirabella.  South Waterfront residents, their families, and friends are all encouraged to come.  The group is new.  Help shape its focus and goals.

Singing is fun and good for your health, say the YOU Docs Mehmet Oz and Mike Rolzen, find out how here.

For further information contact Irene Tinker
i_tinker@comcast.net, 503-688-6806

South Waterfront Chorus
Mondays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Class space is limited – advance registration is required. To register, email South Waterfront Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles, heather@southwaterfront.com.

SWF Urban Harvest Garden Class:  Seed Starting 101
Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

$10 donation suggested
**EVENT CANCELED**

Ever think of making art as a wellness activity?  Did you know that in ancient time 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 intermediate classes, if you have experience please review with Cindy.  Intermediate classes require your own paper and paint, or you may purchase them at class for $3.

Chinese Brush Painting
Saturdays, Introductory 10:00 am – 11:30 am, Intermediate 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
April 16: Misty Mountain & Waterfall
May 21: Peony
June 18: Small Birds
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

For more information call 503-418-6272

Member $25, Non-member $30

Just like seeds trying to emerge from the ground, the energy of Spring is like the first splash of color on a white canvas during this seasonal time to recreate ourselves and be reborn.

Brad Austin, L.Ac., M.Ac. will lead a conversation about how to connect with the creative muses that nature provides to let your new shoots rise from within, from the perspective of Five-Element Acupuncture.

More info about Brad and Five-Element Acupuncture at: http://www.bradaustinacupuncture.com

Refreshments will be provided.

Waterfront Wednesday:  Spring Into Life
Wednesday March 30, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

There is a wealth of tasty options right here in the South Waterfront for eating fresh, local, sustainable food.  South Waterfront Urban Harvest will not just be a one-night event; it will be a growing, evolving celebration of good food featuring an exciting new seasonal learning program and kicking off with a delicious and informative evening of samples, free drawings for fantastic prizes, and brief presentations from:

• Francesca Benedetti – Sauvie Island Organics
• Geoff Granum – South Waterfront Community Garden
• Eecole Copen – OHSU Farmers Market
• Jeremy Solly – MadAboutGardening.com

A sampling of fresh, creative cuisine from Chef Tim McCusker of The Rustic Palate will be served, as well as local beer/wine.

Please RSVP to: communityrelations@southwaterfront.com

South Waterfront Urban Harvest Kickoff
Wednesday, March 23, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, 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 time 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 intermediate classes, if you have experience please review with Cindy.  Intermediate classes require your own paper and paint, or you may purchase them at class for $3.

Chinese Brush Painting
Saturdays, Introductory 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Intermediate 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
March 19: Lion & Tiger
April 16: Misty Mountain & Waterfall
May 21: Peony
June 18: Small Birds
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

For more information call 503-418-6272

Member $25, Non-member $30

Don’t get to sing as often as you’d like?  Join your neighbors for an informal discussion about starting up a South Waterfront community chorus.

Research shows that group singing comes with an impressive array of health benefits and is a lot of fun to boot!  Check out this article from MedicalNewsToday.com:  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176316.php

Singing in South Waterfront – Informal Discussion
Thursday, March 17, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Mirabella – Park View Room
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

Contact Irene Tinker with questions:
Phone:  503-688-6806
Email:  i_tinker@comcast.net

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Are you interested in attending community yoga classes in the South Waterfront?

South Waterfront Community Relations and march wellness & fitness center are considering a partnership to bring community yoga to the district.  The classes will tentatively take place in a fantastic retail space generously donated by The Matisse and feature march wellness & fitness center instructors.  The classes will be on a drop-in, pay-as-you-go basis.

Please help us make this into a great program by clicking on the following link to take a brief survey about community yoga and offer any comments about other programming you’d like to see in your neighborhood:  Click here to take survey

South Waterfront Community Relations and OHSU are collaborating to bring a new fresh and local produce option to the South Waterfront:  the 2011 South Waterfront Farm Stand!

To help us better understand your shopping preferences please fill out this brief survey:  Farm Stand Survey

Farm Stand information including location, dates, and times will be announced soon.

Got a resolution to get fit?  Stay active and get fit during the winter and spring months by biking or walking. No gym membership needed, just head out the door. Leaving your car behind to walk and bike for trips is great for the planet, your health, and your wallet. People who choose to walk or cycle as their primary mode of travel save their households an average of $694 per month. Here are some tips to help you get moving during the new year:

•  Check out Metro’s Walk There! guidebook for ideas on where to walk. You could even set a goal to complete all 50 treks in the book this year. www.oregonmetro.gov/walkthere

•  Shop close to your home so you can walk or bike. This is a great way to get exercise and see your neighborhood without a windshield in your way.

•  Be seen. Be safe. While you’re out and about during the winter and spring months, remember to wear light-colored jackets and reflective clothing to help you stay safe.

•  Take public transportation. Studies have shown people who use public transportation walk more each day. Hop off a stop or two earlier than your destination to up the fitness level even more.

Do you want fresh produce delivered directly from a local farm to your neighborhood?  Join the Sauvie Island Organics Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and receive a weekly share of fresh, local, organically grown vegetables.  They are inviting South Waterfront community members to join them for the 2011 season by offering pick-up at Atwater Place.  The farm has Family Share, Individual Share, and Salad Share options available.

For more information and to get signed-up please visit the Sauvie Island Organics website at www.sauvieislandorganics.com and click on the Our CSA tab.

Are you looking for a running group?  Join one of these informal groups and the miles will fly by. All paces are welcome, distance varies.  Please come prepared with weather appropriate clothing and reflection/lights.  All groups meet in the march lobby on the second floor.

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6:30 a.m.
Morning questions contact Jeff at jeffhern@hotmail.com
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.
Evening questions contact Lara at fourniel@ohsu.edu
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Atwater Place Brownie and Chili Cook Off and Tasting
Sunday, February 27, Tasting from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Prizes will be awarded directly after votes are tallied.
Atwater Place Amenities Room
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FOR ATWATER PLACE RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS

Cooking for a Happy Heart
Thursday, February 10, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It

march wellness Member $20
Non-member $25

Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:30 a.m.
Morning questions contact Jeff at jeffhern@hotmail.com
Every Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
Evening questions contact Lara at fourniel@ohsu.edu
march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Avenue, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Have you walked by the beautiful gardens along SW Gaines Street (across from Atwater Place) and wanted to know more? Do you want delicious, fresh vegetables, but uncertain how to get them down here in South Waterfront?

If you want to get your hands dirty, and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor, then learn more about the thriving South Waterfront Community Garden.

If you want to enjoy local, sustainable veggies, but do not have the time to keep up with gardening, then maybe try on Sauvie Island Organics Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Every week during the growing season, a bin of amazing, healthy veggies are dropped off at South Waterfront Community Relations’ townhouse. All you have to do is swing by and pick it up. Easy!