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.

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)

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!

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.

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)

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

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