Scott Catino of Quail Run Creamery will teach this hands on class.  Taste a selection of cheeses and wine during class, go home with fresh chevre and the knowledge to make your own!

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

As the rain recedes and the temperature warms up, it is time to clean up that old bike and get those legs a-moving. May is Bike to Work month, so in order to get your wheels greased, Community Relations is partnering with our bike buddies at Go By Bike, the bike shop underneath the Portland Aerial Tram, to bring back our ‘Bikes & Brews’ series for 2012. This year we will be offering two bike repair clinics and two light bike rides; see details below.

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.