June 2010
June 3rd, 2010: First Thursday Pearl District Bar Crawl
Join the Oregon Distillers Guild and Oregon Bartender Guild in a First Thursday Bar Crawl through the Pearl District enjoying specialty cocktails at popular Pearl District bars and restaurants designed by the Oregon Bartender Guild made with spirits produced in Oregon's many craft distilleries.
Map at Pearl District Bar Crawl.
June 5th, 2010: Bicycle Transportation Alliance's 15th Annual Alice Awards & Auction
At the annual Alice Awards & Auction, the BTA honors individuals, businesses, and organizations in Oregon whose work has promoted the use of bicycles and increased the livability of our communities. All of the funds raised at the auction go to support the BTA's continuing advocacy work on behalf of bicyclists.
New for 2010: Instead of a silent auction, when guests arrive they will have a chance to wander through Alice's Bazaar. Imagine a marketplace filled with booths selling exotic wares, like raffle tickets and fun gifts and Alice souvenirs. This way, even if you're not interested in bidding on vacation homes and catered dinner parties at the live auction, you can still support the BTA and come home with neat stuff.
Before becoming the famous companion of writer Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas escaped some of the constraints of early-20th century girlhood by means of the bicycle, which allowed her to "go further, faster." Alice B. Toeclips, the tongue-in-cheek heroine of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, has followed suit. Since 1995, Alice and her coveted silver toeclips award have crisscrossed the region from Ashland to Vancouver, WA, strengthening bicycle advocacy by recognizing individuals and community groups for stellar works of bike advocacy
More info at BTA Alice Awards.
Tickets at Alice Awards Tickets.
June 10th-13th, 2010: PUFF: Portland Underground Film Festival
Catch some of Portland's best underground film makers as they debut their films at Clinton Street Theater during the 6th Annual Portland Underground Film Festival.
More info at PUFF.
June 19th, 2010: Our United Villages & The ReBuilding Center present: Open the DOOR to Sustainability
The ReBuilding Center, a project of Our United Villages, is a vibrant resource working to strengthen the environmental, economic, and social fabric of local communities. Founded by volunteers in 1998, The ReBuilding Center carries the region’s largest volume of used building and remodeling materials. It provides resources that make home repairs affordable to everyone, with the goal of promoting sustainable practices.
Open the DOOR to Sustainability will be an event of recognition, networking and continued joint efforts to bring sustainable living to the forefront of mainstream society. The event will feature a very special door carved by premiere Northwest artist, LeRoy Setziol, on display for the first time. On auction are 100 works of original art created by local artists, made from salvaged doors – an homage to LeRoy, the “father of woodworking.” In addition to a live and silent auction, guests will enjoy local, organic food; locally produced beers, wines and liquor; and many raffle prizes to go around. We hope you’ll join us.
In addition to music and entertainment, guests will enjoy delicious local organic food by Abby’s Table, Ned Ludd and Phresh Organics and a hosted bar filled with local beers, wines and spirits.
More info at Open the DOOR to Sustainability.
Tickets at Open the DOOR to Sustainability - Donations.
June 26th, 2010: YWCA of Greater Portland's 2nd Annual Offkey Karaoke Bash
On June 26, 2010, the YWCA of Greater Portland will welcome our next generation of leaders to a night of karaoke, cocktails and conversation at Portland’s Wieden + Kennedy for the second annual Offkey event.
As we enter a time of economic and social change, the YWCA’s mission to provide safety, opportunity and independence to women and their families is more important than ever. Join the YWCA Leadership Board at the 2010 Offkey Karaoke bash and be prepared to rock out for a great cause!
More info at YWCA.
Tickets at Offkey Karaoke Bash - Tickets.
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