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

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

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

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

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

Saturday, April 21
Introduction Class – 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Topic Class: Irises – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
OHSU march wellness & fitness center
3303 SW Bond Ave, 2nd Floor, Portland, OR Map It
503-418-6272 | marchwellness.com

NON-MEMBER $30 AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This walk got rained out during March, so we’re bringing it back for April:  Missing your local farmers markets during the winter months?  The Lloyd Farmers Market is open every Tuesday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm throughout the winter and we’re going to walk there!

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

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

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

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

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

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

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

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

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

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

Visit the website for more information about the program.

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

We are starting the fresh food and gardening season off right by welcoming back Master Gardener Tim Lanfri of Community Garden Creators for another informative and fun gardening class in March.  Tim will present Maximizing Your Veggie Garden.  This is the perfect class for South Waterfront Community Garden plot owners and anyone else who wants to learn how to grow lots and lots of veggies in a small space.  Tim will share great space saving tips, discuss plant spacing and vertical growing methods, and illustrate how to interplant your crops to maximize harvests.  Sip a glass of wine during class, courtesy of South Waterfront Community Relations.

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