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.

Southwest Charter School’s Theatre Department presents an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s romantic tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.  The proceeds will go to fund arts programs at the school.  Please contact the school if you are interested in purchasing ad space in the program.

Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 6:30 pm
Sunday, June 3, 4:30pm
Southwest Charter School
0680 SW Bancroft Street, Portland, OR Map It
503-244-1697 | Josh Tabshy – Director

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

$5 adults/$2 children 18 and under – Contact the school for info on ad space pricing

Interested in how urban renewal is affecting your neighborhood?  Attend the monthly North Macadam Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting to stay informed!

For a general overview of the North Macadam URAC, visit http://www.pdc.us/ura/sowa_n-macadam.asp.

Thursday, May 31, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, 3rd Floor, CHH 3070 Room 4,
Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

You are invited to the third monthly Movie Night!  Movies will take place the last Sunday of every month – this month at the Regal Fox Tower on SW Park, with dinner nearby to discuss the movie.

For information contact Francesca at 781-862-0660 or Francesca@PortraitsNorth.com

Sunday, May 27, meet at 4:15 pm (movie at 5:00 pm)
Meet at Daily Cafe Streetcar Stop
Corner of Whitaker and Bond, Portland, OR Map It

COST IS STREETCAR FARE, DINNER, AND MOVIE TICKET
OPEN TO ALL SINGLES 40-99

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

May 23: Just Kids, by Patti Smith

Please contact Michelle at michelledwalsh@aol.com for information.

Fourth Wednesday, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This month we will cross the river (twice!) as we take on the Esplanade bridge loop – with a stop in the nearby Central Eastside Industrial District for a visit to craft brewery tasting room, Hair of the Dog.  Sample a taste or a full flight of artisan beer, if you feel so inclined, before walking it off on the return trip.

This walk is approximately 5.3 miles round trip and is mostly flat.

Please RSVP Community Relations Manager Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-3289.

Join the South Waterfront Walks There Google Group at: http://groups.google.com/group/swfwalksthere.   

Wednesday, May 23, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE (EXCEPT TASTING FEE) AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Get information about updates to Social Security for 2013, including a question and answer session with Umpqua Investments Advisor, Micheal McGarry.

Tuesday, May 22, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

It’s estimated that 57 million Americans have pre-diabetes.  Are you one of them?  A person with pre-diabetes is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes as well as other medical conditions.  The good news is there are simple steps you can take to reduce your risk.  Learn these steps at this informative class.

Tuesday, May 22, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-494-3273 | marchwellness.com

NON-MEMBER $25 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Do you have children 3 to 8 years of age?  A family new to the John Ross is organizing a mixer for kids in the neighborhood to get acquainted and build friendships. Umpqua Bank has generously agreed to host this fun event and snacks/refreshments will be provided.

Please email John and Summy at summyto@gmail.com if you are interested in attending.

Saturday, May 19, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Ever think of making art as a wellness activity?  Did you know that in ancient times Japanese Zen Buddhists practiced painting and calligraphy as a form of meditation?  Join instructor Cindy Lommasson to learn and explore Chinese brush painting for relaxation and stress relief.  An introductory class is required prior to a topic class; if you have experience please review with Cindy.  Topic classes require your own paper and paint, or you may purchase them at class for $3.

Saturday, May 19
Introduction Class – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Topic Class: Horses – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

NON-MEMBER $30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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)

The 1st of many monthly restaurant nights, sponsored by South Waterfront Social Group, formerly Ardea Singles Over 40.  The group will dine at one of the many eateries on the Portland Streetcar Ride & Dine loop. General consensus will decide which restaurant is chosen.  Examples include Andina Restuarant, Jake’s Famous Crawfish, and Marrakesh.

For information contact Francesca at 781-862-0660 or Francesca@PortraitsNorth.com

Wednesday, May 16, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Meet at Daily Cafe Streetcar Stop
Corner of Whitaker and Bond, Portland, OR Map It

FREE (OTHER THAN THE COST OF STREETCAR TICKET AND DINNER) AND OPEN TO ALL SINGLES 40-99

Join Umpqua for a ladies-only shopping spree with happy hour beverages & hors d’oeuvres! Wear your favorite simple frock and then find the perfect accessories to take it over the top! Stop by after work for a glass of wine and enjoy some good ole shopping fun!

Thursday, May 10, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

For reservations and cost call or email:
503-234-4077 or cso@pacifier.com

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

In late March 2012, a new car-sharing company made its mark in Portland. Car2Go offers a new twist on conventional car-sharing models and brings a unique fleet of cars to the streets of Portland. A subsidiary of the truck-maker Daimler North America, Car2Go leases its Smart Cars to customers by the minute, and unlike its competitors, Car2Go allows users to simply drop the car in any legal parking space within a 34-square-mile area of the city.

Popular in San Diego, Austin, and Washington D.C., Car2Go is excited to make its presence felt in the competitive car-sharing market of Portland. ZipCar and Getaround, competitors of Car2Go, offer slightly different models and may be more suited for your needs for a particular trip. Regardless, check them out when you get a chance!

Nellie Madison is a native Oregonian and returned from her eastern Oregon ranch to Portland three years ago to live in the South Waterfront.  She considers herself a colorist, as she enjoys the blending of inks, watercolors, oils, acrylics, and encaustics.  Nellie will continue to refresh the exhibit with new works as pieces are purchased, so stop by to see what’s new!  Her book, Living With John, Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease, is also available for purchase.

May – June
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

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.

This is our second bi-weekly update via the E-current and directly to our contact list.  We hope you are finding them useful and informative.

The Portland Parks & Recreation website – www.portlandparks.org is also the place to go for accurate and up to date information on the progress of the project.  We know that construction is inconvenient, messy, and sometimes dangerous, but by providing accurate and timely information, we hope that we can at least let you know what to expect.  Thanks in advance for your patience!

Update – April 30, 2012
We continue to work with the contractor to finalize the construction details.  This is quite an undertaking for a project of this scope and the devil is truly in the details.

While the permits were submitted some time ago, we continue to work through details with the Army Corp of Engineers and Bureau of Development Services to provide additional information and clarification on the project.  We anticipate receiving the permits in June. Once the permits are in-hand, we can work with the contractor to begin staging.

We continue to closely monitor the Willamette’s water level.  It is essential that the water level be within a specific range to allow us to begin the riverbank work.  Water levels depend on a number of factors (all of which we have no control over) which include:  rainfall, upstream dam releases, temperatures, and tides.  Working with a team from a variety of disciplines, we are watching and hoping to predict when the level will be low enough to begin work.  This is an inexact science.  And, on other topics…

Project staff met with Mark from Old House Dahlias to make sure the farm and the construction projects were not in conflict.  AND – the osprey are back!  Happily remodeling their cozy and familiar home…

Next Update – More information on the construction schedule and how it will affect residents and businesses.  And finally – We are planning to have a public meeting to give everyone a chance to talk face to face and ask questions.  That meeting is planned for May 22,  6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, location to be determined.

Please let me know if you have any questions, Elizabeth Kennedy-Wong, 503-823-5113 or Elizabeth.kennedy-wong@portlandoregon.gov.

New spring shirts and tops are available in store now!

STYLEFRONT
0740 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
www.style-front.com | 503-477-5481

Have you been thinking about updating the window coverings in your home or business?  Now is the perfect time!  Through May 15, 2012, you can save 15% on all motorized shade orders during our Spring Promo Event.  In addition, the first five orders over $10K will receive a free iPad and iPad shade communication device.

Mari Design has been specializing in custom window coverings and home automation systems for over two decades.  Let us help you optimize your project’s potential with smart, sophisticated shading solutions for your home or business.

Contact us today to arrange a consultation.

503.292.8585 | consultation@maridesign.com | www.maridesign.com

Located on the RiverPlace Esplanade with views of the Willamette, Bridges, and City, Thirst Wine Bar and Bistro specializes in modern comfort food using local, seasonal ingredients.  Get our Thirsty Tuesday special $44 for Two: appetizer, entrees, dessert and a bottle of wine. Reservations recommended.

Every Tuesday, 5-8 pm
Thirst Wine Bar and Bistro
0315 SW Montgomery Street, Portland, OR Map It
www.thirstbistro.com | 503-295-2747

The Old Spaghetti Factory is offering a NEW lunch menu!  Enjoy a lunch-sized portion of our Pasta Classics served with freshly baked bread and soup or salad.  Or try a combination of our homemade soups, salads and sandwiches.  All lunch items range between just $4.99-$8.99.  Our dinner menu will still be available if you would like to order any of our other delicious entrees during lunch.

This special menu is offered Monday through Friday during lunch hours only.  We have four Portland area locations to serve you, South Waterfront, Clackamas, Tanasbourne and Vancouver.  Please go to www.osf.com for specific contact information.  We look forward to serving you soon!

You are invited to the second monthly Movie Night!  Movies will take place the last Sunday of every month at the Regal Fox Tower on SW Park, with dinner nearby to discuss the movie. For information contact Francesca at 781-862-0660 or Francesca@PortraitsNorth.com

Sunday, April 29, meet at 4:15 pm (movie at 5:00 pm)
Meet at Daily Cafe Streetcar Stop
Corner of Whitaker and Bond, Portland, OR Map It

FREE (OTHER THAN THE COST OF DINNER AND MOVIE) AND OPEN TO ALL SINGLES 40-99

Portland Police and Crime Prevention Coordinators in partnership with Mirabella Portland are holding a Prescription Drug Turn In where residents can anonymously drop off unused and expired medications for safe disposal. This event is in conjunction with a DEA Nationwide Drug Turn In event.  Visit this link for information about which items are acceptable for turn in.

Contact Stefanie Adams, Crime Prevention Coordinator, at 503-823-3131

Saturday, April 28, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mirabella Portland
3550 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Presented by Sierra Club Singles and South Waterfront Social Club Over 40
Kick off spring with an Italian potluck fling!  Pasta will be provided; you bring the toppings and sides, along with your favorite beverage. Sip Chianti while feasting and enjoying great company.  Enjoy an after dinner Limoncello in the garden area or watch a movie on the big screen.  Five or six volunteers are needed to bring pasta sauces.

For information contact Sharon Methvin at 503-703-7002 or smethvin@gmail.com.

Friday, April 27, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Ross Amenities Room
3601 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL SINGLES 40-99

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

Find out what the South Waterfront Community Association has been up to and what is coming up for the future months.

Thursday, April 26, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, 3rd Floor, CHH 3070 – Room 4,
Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Join your fellow South Waterfront bibliophiles for a discussion of the following books on the fourth Wednesday of every month: 

April 25: The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy.

May 23: Just Kids, by Patti Smith.

June 27: The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement, by David Brooks.

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

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

Get some fresh air and join your neighbors in a spring cleaning of the district on Saturday, April 21.  The cleanup will include street and sidewalk pickup, riverbank pickup, Community Garden weeding, mulch spreading and cleanup,  as well as vacant lot cleanup.  Munch on pastries provided by Zidell and  wash it down with coffee courtesy of Rilassi Coffeehouse & Tea.

Saturday, April 21, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE 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

Get involved in the wild and green places in your neighborhood.  April’s meeting will include a discussion of Greenway budget and finance, Greenway phasing and permits, Greenway fencing, need for volunteers for new temporary trail, and an osprey update.

Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mirabella Portland, Park View Room
3550 SW Bond Ave, 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

Jennifer Williamson, a Democrat running to represent Portland’s west side house district 36, will be at Rilassi Coffee & Tea to chat with voters on Saturday, April 14, 9:00 am – 10:30 am.  Join the conversation about how you can move Oregon forward.  

Saturday, April 14, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Rilassi Coffee & Tea
3580 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

Visit the website for more information: jenniferfororegon.com.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Please RSVP by Saturday, April 7 by emailing Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com. Please plan to bring your own tables for displaying items. 

Saturday, April 14, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Atwater Place Retail Space
SW Gaines Street and SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Southwest Charter School is having its second annual plant sale.  All sales are pre-order.  Order forms are due by April 12 and plants arrive on May 8, just in time for Mother’s Day.

Forms due April 12
Plants arrive May 8
SW Charter School
0680 SW Bancroft Street, Portland, OR Map It

For information and to get your order form, contact Sarah Gilmore at fourgilmoresinpdx@clear.net

Interested in how urban renewal is affecting your neighborhood?  Attend the monthly North Macadam Urban Renewal Advisory Committee Meeting to stay informed!

For a general overview of the North Macadam URAC, visit http://www.pdc.us/ura/sowa_n-macadam.asp.

Thursday, April 12, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, 3rd Floor, CHH 3070 Room 4,
Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

Oranj Studio, the newest retail establishment in the South Waterfront, invites their friends and new neighbors for a soft launch and art opening on Thursday, April 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  The evening will include complimentary wine from Majestic Wines and featured artist Eric Dayton.

The vision for the studio is “a luxury boutique salon in a fine art setting.” Amenities will include a record player, selection of Oregon wines, reclining massage chairs, and rotating local artwork. Owner Tamara Dayton will bring current employee Lindsay Garcia and former colleague Kevin Loos with her to the new location, as well as an apprentice and a receptionist.

Thursday, April 5, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Oranj Studio (in the Ardea)
0726 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
www.oranjstudio.com | 503-719-5338

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Nellie Madison is a native Oregonian and returned from her eastern Oregon ranch to Portland three years ago to live in the South Waterfront.  She considers herself a colorist, as she enjoys the blending of inks, watercolors, oils, acrylics, and encaustics.  The opening reception will include a Q & A session following the presentation of her Oregon Art Beat feature.  Nellie will also discuss her book, Living With John, Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Light lunch will be provided.

Thursday, April 5, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, 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

TriMet has been phasing out the older style tickets and will no longer accept those tickets without the foil strip after Monday, April 30. Riders who are unable to use the old tickets by April 30 can exchange them for new ones at the TriMet Ticket Office at Pioneer Courthouse Square. During March, more than 20,000 non-foil tickets were exchanged for new tickets.

For ticket and fare information as well as TriMet schedules and trip planning, visit trimet.org or call 503-238-RIDE (7433) weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

The Bridge Club meets every Monday except holidays at 1:00 pm for fun and friendly bridge.  No partner is required.  Just call about an hour before game time and a partner will be arranged for you.  If you enjoy the game of bridge you are encouraged to join your South Waterfront Neighbors any Monday.

Every Monday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mirabella Portland
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
503-919-1052
Ouida McCullough, Director

$7 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

They say if you don’t use it, you lose it.  This group of Spanish speaking enthusiasts has gotten together every Saturday morning for the past two years to practice their Spanish, socialize, and discuss current events and travels en Español.  They invite you to please join them!

Contact Hugh at 503-758-8780 for further information.

Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rilassi Coffee House & Tea
3580 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND ALL LEVELS WELCOME

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

Portland is a bike-friendly city with great bike infrastructure and a thriving bike industry. Soon enough, Portland will have a new bike toy to add to its collection in the form of Bike Share. Already hugely successful in Europe and in US cities such as Washington D.C., Boston, and New York, Bike Share is a means to get people out of their cars and onto rent-able bikes. Bike Share lets people connect to destinations by simply renting a bicycle at one of the many stations planned throughout the city and then dropping it off at another station. To vote for where the stations should be located (think South Waterfront!), check out this link:  http://www.portlandbikesharestationmap.com/

Portland City Council put out a Request for Proposal for potential bike vendors to operate the bike share program on March 14, 2012. In 2011, the City was granted a $2 million award to fund the program. Bike Share is scheduled to open spring of 2013.

By popular demand, the OHSU-sponsored bike valet returns this April for another busy season! Simply bring your two-wheeled ride to the valet plaza at the lower tram terminal for the same professional, fully-insured service you’d expect rolling your luxury sedan up to a five star hotel. This year, the friendly and knowledgeable staff of Go by Bike will be at the helm. Full service, market-rate repair is expected to be offered by mid-April. Details and updates at http://www.gobybikepdx.com/

Monday – Friday, 6:00 am – 7:00 pm
Lower Tram Terminal at SW Moody and SW Gibbs Map It
bike@ohsu.edu

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

REACH CDC and City Commissioner Nick Fish recently announced that the first affordable housing development located in the South Waterfront District will be named Gray’s Landing.  The building, previously known as “Block 49″, has been named after philanthropist and developer John Gray to honor his longstanding support of affordable housing and his contributions to the built environment in Oregon. Construction on Gray’s Landing is expected to be completed in late 2012 and will provide 209 affordable homes.

As you may know, cash on hand has always been less than the total cost of the South Waterfront Greenway project. For the past year, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) has been working with potential funders to bridge that gap. In this economy, they were unfortunately not successful.  PP&R has communicated this shortfall to their stakeholders and will continue to work hard to identify funds to fill this gap.

PP&R Director Mike Abbaté has made the decision to build the project in phases. The riverward improvements (Phase 1) will be built this year, and the rest of the improvements as funding allows, hopefully the following construction season. No features of the project are expected to be changed or eliminated as a result of the phasing.

Portland Parks & Recreation understands the eagerness the neighbors have in anticipating the new park. PP&R is contractually obligated to begin construction on Phase 1 this year due to agreements with TriMet related to their bridge project.  The schedule for installation of the osprey platforms at the south and north ends of the site is unaffected.  The plan is to mobilize for Phase 1 around May or June and beginning construction July 1, the start of the in-water work window.

The ultimate goal is to completely and successfully complete the South Waterfront Central Greenway project in full, as promised, and PP&R intends to do that.

Please check www.portlandparks.org and enter ‘greenway’ in the search box for project and construction updates.

For more information, contact Liz Moorhead, 503-823-5883.

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.

New spring shirts and tops are available in store now!

STYLEFRONT
0740 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
www.style-front.com | 503-477-5481

Have you been thinking about updating the window coverings in your home or business?  Now is the perfect time!  Through May 15, 2012, you can save 15% on all motorized shade orders during our Spring Promo Event.  In addition, the first five orders over $10K will receive a free iPad and iPad shade communication device.

Mari Design has been specializing in custom window coverings and home automation systems for over two decades.  Let us help you optimize your project’s potential with smart, sophisticated shading solutions for your home or business.

Contact us today to arrange a consultation.

503.292.8585 | consultation@maridesign.com | www.maridesign.com

March 28: The Quiet American, by Graham Greene.  You might want to check out the 2002 movie version of this book, starring Michael Caine.

April 25: The Sense of an Ending, by Julian Barnes.

May 23: The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy.

June 27: The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement, by David Brooks.

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

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

Meet at the South Waterfront Streetcar stop, corner of Whitaker and Bond by the Daily Cafe at 4:15 pm.  The group will go together on the streetcar.

Sunday, March 25, 4:15 pm (movie at 5:00 pm)
Meet at Daily Cafe Streetcar Stop
Corner of Whitaker and Bond, Portland, OR Map It

FREE (OTHER THAN THE COST OF DINNER AND MOVIE) AND OPEN TO ALL SINGLES 40-99

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

Light morning snacks will be provided by South Waterfront Community Relations.

Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Base of the Aerial Tram (near CHH)
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

FREE 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

South Waterfront Community Relations will be giving out handy reusable shopping bags, so feel free to bring some cash for the market and stock up on local fresh food and eat some lunch while you’re there.

Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.  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, March 13, 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

An RSVP is kindly appreciated by Friday, March 9.  Please contact Kate at Kate.Dreyfus@gmail.com or 503-891-3519.  Some of the arrangers of this outing are Portland Art Museum Members and can take a limited number of attendees as free guests.  Free guest admission is limited. 

Sunday, March 11, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Meet at Portland Art Museum (inside front entrance ticket counter)
1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

$15 ADULT, $12 SENIOR 55+ AND OPEN TO ALL SINGLES 40-99

Saturday and Sunday, March 10 – 11, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday and Saturday, March 16 – 17, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
South Waterfront Greenway, 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

For a general overview of the North Macadam URAC, visit http://www.pdc.us/ura/sowa_n-macadam.asp.

Thursday, March 8, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, 3rd Floor, CHH 3070 Room 4,
Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For further information contact Judy at 503-841-5858.

First Wednesday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It
Second and Fourth Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Atwater Place Amenities Room
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

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

Every Monday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mirabella
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
503-919-1052
Ouida McCullough, Director

$7 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Contact Hugh at 503-758-8780 for further information.

Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rilassi Coffee House & Tea
3580 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND ALL LEVELS WELCOME

Each shared car takes 10 cars off the road and reduces personal carbon emissions by over 40%. As a member of Getaround, you help to reduce the negative impact that cars have on the environment.

Visit their website for more information and to sign up!

All members renew once yearly in July.  Participation dues for 2012 are $5/month until July 2012, plus a $65 one-time new-member initiation fee.  For example, if you join in January 2012, the payment for 6 months (January through June) is $30 plus the $65 initiation fee – a total of $95.

To join, fill out the rules and regulations form found in the box outside the gate.  Keep a copy for yourself and provide a copy of your local dog license (Marion, Multnomah, or Lane County) and a photo of your dog.  Make out a check payable to SWDC and drop off at Meriwether East concierge desk, or mail to Attn: Carol L. Otis, SWDC, 0836 SW Curry St. #1400, Portland, Oregon 97239.  The gate code will be sent to you via return email.  Then you are ready to have fun in the South Waterfront Dog Club!

Questions, comments, ideas:

Carol L. Otis, Secretary SWDC
cotis@earthlink.net

The land will soon be home to buildings that complement the new incoming $1.4 billion MAX light-rail line to Milwaukie, two adjacent Oregon Health & Science University buildings and nearby South Waterfront mixed-use projects.  Zidell’s nephew Matt French will oversee the property’s development.  Zidell and the city are working on development agreements that will dictate uses for the land, currently zoned for commercial and industrial uses.  Possibilities include transit-oriented developments that offer a mix of office, housing, and retail sites.

As in the letter from Portland Parks & Recreation, they are moving forward with the siting of a platform for the osprey at the north end of the greenway.  Many organizations and individuals contributed much time and effort to make this happy outcome possible.

The osprey platform pole is settled on private land for this year during greenway construction, thanks to the generosity of Williams & Dame Development Corporation (owner of the land) and Hoffman Construction (who moved the platform), as well as the South Waterfront Dog Club (current owner of the platform) and South Waterfront Nature & Greenspaces Committee, which has persistently advocated for the osprey along with others in the community.

We look forward to welcoming back the osprey from its migration to Mexico in late March.

We are pleased to share with you, that working with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Bureau of Environmental Services, and the Audubon Society, we have identified what we believe to be a solid resolution to the nesting needs of the Osprey.  We are moving forward with the siting of a platform between high water and the grassy area at the north end of the greenway.

Please check into www.portlandparks.org for project and construction updates.

For more information, contact Liz Moorhead, 503-823-5883.

Little Big Burger will open their sixth location in Portland at the Ardea.  Little Big Burger burgers are made with a 1/4 lb. of Cascade Natural beef, local brioche buns, local cheeses, organic veggies, and Camden’s Catsup.  They also have a veggie burger option and addictive truffle oil fries.  Yum!  The new location is set to open late Spring 2012.

Oranj Studio, a boutique hair salon and art gallery, also plans to open at the Ardea this spring!  Owner Tamara Dayton is Portland’s own local hair whisperer (this writer is one of her many devotees and can’t wait for her to be just one block away)!  The studio is scheduled to open in March.  Stop in and say hi or schedule an appointment to take in some art, sip some wine, and put your hair in good hands.

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

February 22: Cream of Kohlrabi, by Floyd Skloot. Floyd Skloot will attend the book group on February 22. Feel free to bring your friend, relative, or spouse – especially if they have read the book.  Wine and cheese will be provided.

March 28: The Quiet American, by Graham Greene.  You might want to check out the 2002 movie version of this book, starring Michael Caine.

April 25: The Sense of an Ending, by Julian Barnes.

May 23: The God of Small Things, by Arundhati Roy.

June 27: The Social Animal: The Hidden Sources of Love, Character, and Achievement, by David Brooks.

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

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

Please contact 503-288-5661 for information.

Thursday, February 9, 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For a general overview of the North Macadam URAC, visit http://www.pdc.us/ura/sowa_n-macadam.asp.

Thursday, February 9, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, 3rd Floor, CHH 3070 Room 4,
Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Mirabella, Park View Room
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
503-919-1052

$7 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For further information contact Judy at 503-841-5858.

First Wednesday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It
Second and Fourth Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Atwater Place Amenities Room
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Contact Hugh at 503-758-8780 for further information.

Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rilassi Coffee House & Tea
3580 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND ALL LEVELS WELCOME

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

February 1 – 16
Daily Cafe at the Tram
3355 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It
February 18 – March 22
Reception March 3, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Daily Cafe in the Pearl
902 NW 13th Avenue, 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

Go behind the scenes on this guided walk and learn about the SW Moody Project, what was done and why, and what the future holds for SW Moody.  Chris Armes from the City of Portland will lead this informative walk.

Contact Pete Collins at 503-972-2830 or pete@southwaterfront.com for further information.

Wednesday, January 25, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at South Waterfront Community Relations
Atwater Place, Unit 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

To participate as a host contact Francesca@PortraitsNorth.com or 781-862-0660 by Tuesday, January 10.

To attend contact Francesca@PortraitsNorth.com or or 781-862-0660 by Wednesday, January 18.

Sunday, January 22, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Start at the Ardea
3720 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO SINGLES AGE 40-99

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.

For a general overview of the North Macadam URAC, visit http://www.pdc.us/ura/sowa_n-macadam.asp.

Thursday, January 12, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, 3rd Floor, CHH 3070 Room 4,
Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Mondays, January 9 – March 12
Beginning V:  12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Beginning I:  1:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Fridays, January 13 – March 16
Beginning II:  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

First to be cleaned up were human health hotspots and ecological hotspots from the area above the river.  This summer complications to the remediation effort arose, involving permitting and working within “fish windows” to protect habitats.  In some areas contaminants were excavated and the bank was graded to a gentler slope.  In areas where contaminants were not removed, the ground was capped with sand and heavy rock was added to protect the sand cap from erosion.  A different kind of cap made of fabric that filters contaminants was placed in other areas.

Landscaping and some remediation will continue through next year, after which Zidell will be responsible for maintaining involvement in development over the next five years, to ensure that remaining contaminants are not disturbed.  In total, the project includes:

• About 2,700 linear feet of cleaned river bank.
• Two-and-a-half acres of removed invasive vegetation.

Some 15,000 newly planted shrubs and 212 new trees.

250+ concerned citizens signed petitions, made donations, and/or sent emails to City of Portland asking that the pole be retained in the successful 2011 location.  Though the requests were denied by the city for various reasons, a temporary site was made available on adjacent land owned by Williams & Dame Development.  There will be ongoing discussions and requests for the City of Portland to designate a permanent location for the osprey in the north end of the Central Greenway, as the osprey pair have chosen to return to this spot for the past 5 years.

The South Waterfront Dog Club, a local organization which advocates for the South Waterfront osprey and was able to legally obtain permitting for 2011, would like to thank those instrumental in the relocation, including:  Roger Goldingay from the Meriwether and South Waterfront Dog Club,  Peter Fenner and Paul Johnson from Mirabella,  Jim Luke from South Waterfront Nature and Greenspaces Committee, Geoff Granum, Steve Arndt, and Pete Collins and Heather Bayles of South Waterfront Community Relations.  Thanks to the generosity of Hoffman Construction and Williams & Dame Development, the cost for the relocation was under $500, mainly for fence work.  It will be paid from donations made on behalf of the osprey fund to the South Waterfront Dog Club.

Watch a brief video from the move here.

For more information or to donate to the osprey fund, contact Carol L. Otis at cotis@earthlink.net.

Please contact South Waterfront Community Relations at communityrelations@southwaterfront.com with questions.

What is an EcoDistrict?

What’s the EcoDistrict Program? The Portland Sustainability Institute is leading an EcoDistrict strategy for the City of Portland to promote neighborhood-scale sustainability and achieve citywide performance goals.   It includes a framework, a set of tools for implementation, and five pilot districts.

What are EcoDistrict Projects? Projects fit into three major categories:

• Green Buildings: weatherization, building retrofits, green building policies
• Smart Infrastructure: buildings, renewable energy, district energy and water, green streets, smart grid, parks and open space, transit access, bike systems
• People & Behavior: food composting, community events, education, engagement, demand management, and local food

District stakeholders decide which programs make the most sense for their EcoDistrict.  The projects in South Waterfront will likely focus on Infrastructure and Behavior because the green building performance is already so strong.

What are the potential results? EcoDistricts provide a framework to create better neighborhoods with improved livability and sustainability performance.

How do we create a South Waterfront EcoDistrict? The Portland Sustainability Institute has developed a five-phase approach for creating EcoDistricts based on best practices from around the world.  South Waterfront is one of the first neighborhoods to apply the approach.

1. District Organization: Engagement and local governance
2. District Assessment: Setting goals and determining project priorities
3. Project Feasibility: Making the business, technical, and social case for project priorities
4. Project Development: Implementing projects over many years
5. District Monitoring: Performance measurement to show the impact of projects

Why South Waterfront? Identified as an EcoDistrict pilot in 2009, South Waterfront is already a model for green building and planning techniques.  In addition, South Waterfront Community Relations has the potential to lead neighborhood-based activities. The redevelopment for the Schnitzer campus on the north end of the district is an opportunity to achieve even higher sustainability performance. South Waterfront Community Relations signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Portland Sustainability Institute and City of Portland to become an EcoDistrict in 2011.

What will the South Waterfront EcoDistrict look like? The vision for the South Waterfront EcoDistrict will come from the community and the City will partner in its implementation. Because the existing neighborhood has such strong green buildings, EcoDistrict projects will likely focus on infrastructure and behavior programs to achieve sustainability performance goals. The OHSU redevelopment on the north end of the district provides a major opportunity to demonstrate the potential for new development to achieve mixed-use, high performance EcoDistrict goals.

Will EcoDistricts be required? No, the EcoDistricts Program is not currently a regulatory initiative and does not currently include policy or tax requirements.

Why are EcoDistricts a good idea?

• For Municipalities: EcoDistricts support a neighborhood sustainability assessment and investment strategy to help meet broader sustainability policy and economic development goals. EcoDistricts put demonstration projects on the ground, save local money and resources, and stimulate new business development.
• For Utilities: EcoDistricts create a model for integrated infrastructure planning to guide the development of more cost-effective and resilient green infrastructure investments over time. EcoDistricts also provide a mechanism for scaling conservation and demand-side management goals by aggregating district-wide projects.
• For Developers and Property Owners: EcoDistricts create a mechanism to reduce development and operating costs by linking individual building investments to neighborhood infrastructure.
• For Businesses: EcoDistricts provide a platform to deliver district-scale infrastructure and building products and services to market.
• For Neighbors: EcoDistricts provide a tangible way to get involved in improving and enhancing the neighborhood’s economic vitality and sustainability, as well as a new form of organization.

Where can I get more information? www.pdxinstitute.org/ecodistricts

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, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Mirabella, Park View Room
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
503-919-1052

$7 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For further information contact Judy at 503-841-5858.

First Wednesday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It
Second and Fourth Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Atwater Place Amenities Room
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Contact Hugh at 503-758-8780 for further information.

Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rilassi Coffee House & Tea
3580 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND ALL LEVELS WELCOME

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

Offer not valid with any other offer or discount.  Please visit Spa at the Avalon Hotel for this offer (address below); offer not available online.

Spa at the Avalon Hotel
4650 SW Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
www.avalonhotelandspa.com | 503-802-5912
Home to Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

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

The Holiday Bazaar is tentatively scheduled for Friday, December 9, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Umpqua Bank.  Tables will be provided, vendors will be responsible for any tablecloth or other decor, and it is up to each vendor to decide how they will accept payment.  Participation in on a first come, first served basis and space is limited.

Friday, December 9, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

VENDOR PARTICIPATION IS FREE AND OPEN TO SOUTH WATERFRONT RESIDENTS; ATTENDING THE BAZAAR IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

South Waterfront Community Relations will also be giving away reusable shopping/tote bags and 1-day streetcar passes for the holidays!  Make your holiday gift and grocery shopping greener and more convenient this year by choosing reusable shopping bags, and save yourself the headache of finding parking downtown by taking transit for your shopping trips.

Contact Heather Bayles at 503-972-3289 or heather@southwaterfront.com for further information.

Friday, December 9, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For a general overview of the North Macadam URAC, visit http://www.pdc.us/ura/sowa_n-macadam.asp.

Thursday, December 8, 8:30 am – 10:00 am
OHSU Center for Health & Healing
3303 SW Bond Ave, 3rd Floor, CHH 3070 Room 4,
Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Food will also be collected at the South Waterfront Holiday Food Drive Party on December 7.  The party will include complimentary wine from Storyteller Wine Company as well as artisan cheeses, cured meats, and fruit from our local Zupan’s Market.  Feel free to show off your skills by bringing your favorite appetizer to share with your neighbors and please bring at least 2 cans of food as admission to the party.

Desired Oregon Food Bank items include:

• canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon)
• canned and boxed meals (i.e., soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese)
• peanut butter and other nut butters
• canned or dried beans and peas (i.e., black, pinto, lentils)
• pasta, rice, cereal
• canned fruits and vegetables
• 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice (canned, plastic or boxed)
• cooking oil
• shelf-stable milk
• consider donating healthy, low-fat and low-sugar products

Food Collection:  November 1 – December 16
Drop off at Community Relations Townhome
Holiday Party:  December 7, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC; PLEASE BRING 2 CANS OF FOOD AS ADMISSION TO THE PARTY

Certified Continuing Education Course provided through Lawyers Title of Oregon LLC, a Certified Provider of Continuing Education.

Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Monday, December 5, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Monday, December 5, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sign up now by going to www.DriveLessConnect.com. Record your biking, walking, carpooling, and transit trips on the calendar page.

Haven’t been logging trips? No problem. The Drive Less Connect trip calendar allows you to record trips up to three weeks in the past. To qualify for gift cards, participants must log at least 15 days of non-drive-alone trips and live within the Portland metro region. Trips logged on or after November 14 will be included.

The daily drawing begins December 5, 2011 and continues for 90 days until March 3, 2012. Each day, one lucky person will be awarded with a $50 Fred Meyer gift card. Each participant may win only one Fred Meyer gift card during this incentive period. Winners will be drawn Monday mornings and notified by email. Gift certificates will be mailed using certified mail. Participants should confirm their mailing address in their Drive Less Connect profile.

For more information, please contact Metro Regional Travel Options at rto@oregonmetro.gov or 503-813-7566.

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, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Mirabella, Park View Room
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
503-919-1052

$6 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For further information contact Judy at 503-841-5858.

First Wednesday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It
Second and Fourth Thursdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
John Ross Amenities Room
3601 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The group will not be meeting on the following winter dates: Friday, November 25 and Friday, December 23.

Phone:  503-278-6790
Email:  diny_85@hotmail.com
Ravelry.com group:  SWF Knitters

Fridays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
OHSU Center for Health & Healing Atrium – near coffee cart
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Offer not valid with any other offer or discount.  Please visit Spa at the Avalon Hotel for this offer (address below); offer not available online.

Spa at the Avalon Hotel
4650 SW Macadam Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
www.avalonhotelandspa.com | 503-802-5912
Home to Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar

Sales valid through December 31, 2011
STYLEFRONT
0740 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
www.style-front.com | 503-477-5481

Fridays during December, starting December 2
(no games on Friday, December 9)
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Please help the Sunshine Division follow through on the promise they’ve made to thousands of others who will receive clothing and food this December and year-round in 2012. Please bring new or gently-used items of clothing (including shoes) to the South Waterfront Umpqua Bank branch during the week of December 2 – 10 to help restock the clothing room.  Note that all clothes/shoes are given to families free of charge.

Monday – Friday, December 2 – 10, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Monday – Thursday, December 1 – 31, 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, November 30, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, November 30, 2011
The Cleaners at the Ace Hotel
403 SW 10th Avenue
Portland Streetcar or TriMet Bus #20

Thursday, December 1, 2011
Architectural Heritage Center
701 SE Grand Avenue
TriMet Bus #6

You are invited to attend either Open House.  Drop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:30 PM.

The City of Portland is holding two public open houses to update the community on the Streetcar Loop.  They would like to hear your thoughts on the development and analysis of the fare policy and the related benefits and impacts of future service.  So please join them to discuss how the Streetcar will serve you best and to hear about plans for opening day in 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact Shoshanah Oppenheim at 503-823-7677 or send an email to shoshanah.oppenheim@portlandoregon.gov

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

For further information contact Sharon at 503-703-7002 or smethvin@gmail.com.

Friday, November 25, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
John Ross Amenities Room
3601 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Saturday, November 19, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
South Waterfront Dental
3671 SW River Parkway, 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

The Board will be presenting an amendment to the Bylaws for the voting members to consider.  The amendment will add two Directors to the Board, one representing the Condominium Associations, and one representing the Apartment Buildings.  If the amendment passes, a special meeting will be called to elect the new Board members after the amendment is filed with the County.  The process for this election will be spelled out when the meeting is called.

Wednesday, November 16, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sign-in at 5:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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 more information, contact Irene Bowers, PDC, at 503-823-2419 or bowersi@pdc.us.

Tuesday, November 15, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Portland Development Commission Conference Room
222 NW Fifth Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Please wear sturdy walking shoes, dress in layers, and bring drinking water.  This walk is approximately 3.8 miles round trip and is almost entirely flat.  This is a dog-friendly walk for friendly dogs.  Remember to bring bags to pick up after your friend.

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, November 15, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

Join mushroom expert Dane Osis to learn the basics of mushroom identification and ecology. This program provides an introduction to the important ecological role that fungi fill as well as helpful tricks and tips for identifying Pacific Northwest mushrooms. Then hit the trail to discover what species live in Tryon Creek State Natural Area.

Visit www.tryonfriends.org or call 503-636-4398 to register. Hosted by Friends of Tryon Creek.

Sunday, November 13, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Tryon Creek Nature Center
11321 SW Terwilliger Boulevard, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, ADVANCE REGISTRATION SUGGESTED

Thursday, November 10, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Contact Hugh at 503-758-8780 for further information.

Saturdays, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Rilassi Coffee House & Tea
3580 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND ALL LEVELS WELCOME

First up, Cooper the Yellow Lab won Scariest Costume, with his black cape and witches hat.  Very spooky!

O’Riley the Corgi mix won a landslide victory for Cutest Costume – he arrived as a wooly bighorn sheep.

And last, but not least, Polly the cat won Most Natural Costume when she arrived as…..   a Halloween black cat!  Here she’s shown in her favorite mode of travel – the catpack.

Thank you to everyone who participated and we’ll see you next year!

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

Following the market analysis and evaluation of each site, Marketek identified grocer candidates that would potentially be a good fit for trade area demographics and central Portland locations.  The prospect list focused on full service operators actively seeking expansion in the Portland market, with four candidates emerging – Barbur World Foods, Market of Choice, New Seasons, and Whole Foods.  Via in-person meetings with representatives of each company, Marketek shared market and site information and gathered feedback regarding each company’s level of interest in the proposed grocery sites.

Based on market data and grocer responses, a site located in PSU, such as the 4th & Harrison site, is the most attractive site for a store location in the immediate future.  Grocers anticipate being able to readily pull from the immediate PSU consumer base as well as from residents of the West Hills neighborhood and South Waterfront area, to some extent.  A South Waterfront location also holds some promise for a full service store over the longer term and a smaller specialty convenience grocer in the near term.

Follow this link to view the full report with a summary of market research, site assessments, grocer interviews, and next steps.

Mondays, 1:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Mirabella, Park View Room
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
503-919-1052

$6 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

For further information contact Judy at 503-841-5858.

First Wednesday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It

Second Thursday, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
John Ross Amenities Room
3601 SW River Parkway, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The group will not be meeting on the following winter dates: Friday, November 25 and Friday, December 23.

Phone:  503-278-6790
Email:  diny_85@hotmail.com
Ravelry.com group:  SWF Knitters

Fridays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
OHSU Center for Health & Healing Atrium – near coffee cart
3303 SW Bond Ave, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

Starting November 1 until products run out!
STYLEFRONT
0740 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It
www.style-front.com | 503-477-5481

Desired foods include:
• canned meats (i.e., tuna, chicken, salmon)
• canned and boxed meals (i.e., soup, chili, stew, macaroni and cheese)
• peanut butter and other nut butters
• canned or dried beans and peas (i.e., black, pinto, lentils)
• pasta, rice, cereal
• canned fruits and vegetables
• 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice (canned, plastic or boxed)
• cooking oil
• shelf-stable milk
• consider donating healthy, low-fat and low-sugar products
November 1 – December 16
Drop off at Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Get updated on your local natural world. Agenda items for October include:

• City of Portland update on the Greenway Permitting & Construction Schedule
• Osprey Nest Update
• Zidell Remediation Update
• Review of proposed EcoDistrict

Tuesday, October 18, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mirabella, Willamette Hall
3550 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

Oregon Symphony-Tom McCall Waterfront Park
Thursday, September 1, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Contact Luba at novak1818@yahoo.com

Willamette Wineries Tour
Saturday, September 24, 10:30 am – 5:30 pm
www.winedirt.com
Contact Francesca at francesca@portraitsnorth.com

If you would like to hear about upcoming events or if you have ideas for future events contact Francesca at francesca@portraitsnorth.com.

In this class, Master Preserver and Food Safety Advisor, Cara Haskey, will guide each participant through preparing and processing a pint of tomatoes using a pressure canner.  Included in the price of the class are all the canning materials and ingredients, handouts with instructions, recipes and helpful tips, samples, plus a pint of tomatoes to take home. Enjoy a glass of complimentary wine during the class, courtesy of SWCR.

You must register and pay in advance by contacting Heather Bayles at heather@southwaterfront.com or 503-972-3289.

Wednesday, September 21, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
South Waterfront Community Relations Townhome
Atwater Place, Suite 115
0841 SW Gaines Street, Portland, OR Map It

$40 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Wednesday, September 21, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.  LUNCH SERVED COURTESY OF UMPQUA BANK.

Tuesday, September 20, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Umpqua Bank
3606 SW Bond Avenue, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

Monday, September 19, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All Portland Streetcars

COST IS STREETCAR FARE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sign up for this worthwhile and fun event with Jim Luke, 503-719-4517 or jim@lukeonline.com or online at http://solv.org/programs/fall_beach_cleanup.asp.

Saturday, September 17, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet at the Meriwether East Amenities Room
0836 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR Map It

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC