Sleep Country USA Foster Kids
Kids don’t usually worry about replacing the clothes they outgrow. But 26,000 Northwest foster kids aren’t always so fortunate. To Help, Sleep Country USA is collecting new clothes and shoes for foster kids of all sizes but they can’t do it without you. Bring your gift of new pants, new tops and new shoes to any Sleep Country location. To find the Sleep Country nearest you, call 1-888-88-SLEEP. Sleep Country knows, not everyone can be a foster parent but anyone can help a foster child. For more details visit www.sleepcountry.com
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Know Before You Go!
The Oregon Department of Transportation reminds you to slow down in work zones. Know before you go: Visit TripCheck.com or call 511.
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Woof Stock 2009!
On Saturday, July 11th at 1:00 pm at McKenzie Stadium the Humane Society for Southwest Washington is proud to announce the first annual Woofstock event. Woofstock will feature performances by Allred, Carrie Cunningham & the Six Shooters, The ByrdBrains, Yung Jordan and Holding On. Come celebrate music and animals and meet some of our loveable adoptable animals to take home. All proceeds of Woofstock will benefit the animals at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12.50 at the door. For more information, or to purchase a ticket visit www.southwesthumane.org
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"Celebrate Freedom" Blood Drive
Celebrate the 4th of July and help save lives through blood donation! The Celebrate Freedom blood drive helps give an important boost to the summer blood supply. Entertainment and family fun with the Rose City Clowns and free giveaways for presenting blood and platelet donors: Shari's pie, event t-shirt, 2-for-1 Beaver Baseball tickets (all while supplies last). Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to reserve your appointment time or visit www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code: celebrateatpdx.
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EV Awareness Day 2009
On Saturday July 11th from 9:30am-5pm come to Pioneer Courthouse Square and join theThe Oregon Electric Vehicle Association as they promote EV education and encourage their safe use and answer your questions about electric and Plug-in Hybrid cars. You can also see innovative conversions of gas burning cars to clean electric vehicles. For more information please visit http://www.oeva.org
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State Games of Oregon
The State Games of Oregon is the largest multi-sport event in Oregon. The event, best described as Oregon's Olympics, is composed of twenty-seven sports ranging from bowling and tennis to archery and skateboarding. This event is open to athletes of all ages and abilities. The bulk of the events will take place July 11-12 at various venues across the Portland Metropolitan area. Please visit our website at stategamesoforegon.org to learn more about the sporting events and volunteer opportunities offered at this years event.
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Relay for Life!
Come be a part of something special on July 18th-19th, and participate in the Relay for Life at Willamette Park. This event starts with a “survivor walk” on July 18th 4pm, and goes through the night with people taking shifts until the end, the following day, July 19th, at 10am. It’s a walk and there will be lots of folks who have gone through this as a caretaker, and also as a survivor. It’s really a celebration in so many ways, and the money raised goes to cancer research. For more information, click here. Willamette Park is located just east of the intersection of SW Macadam and Nebraska.
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Cat Adoption Team CATnip Run and Mouse Miler in Downtown Sherwood
Come participate in the Cat Adoption Team CATnip Run and Mouse Miler in Downtown Sherwood on August 14th! The race begins at 7pm and ends at 8:30. This is a 5K run benefiting Cat Adoption Team, the largest cat shelter in the Pacific Northwest, and registration is only $20! For more information, click here.
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Help save our counseling center!
An important Portland area resource has lost it's funding. The counseling center formerly run by the YWCA is seeking other concerned community members to help raise awareness, raise money, and find a new source of funding. This is the only counseling center in the Portland area that works long-term on a sliding scale. Not only that but it's also a primary location for student training. Join us as we work to protect this center so vital to our community. Email Cyleste at imcyleste@gmail.com for more information on how you can help!
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Portland Step Out: Walk to fight Diabetes from the Rose Quarter
Please join us on Sunday, September 13th for the Portland Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes from the Rose Quarter. This year the walk will take you through the beautiful and Historic Irvington District with its beautiful homes and pristine foliage. The walk will consist of a one, three or six mile distance with several rest stops on the way to treat you to music, entertainment and goodies. It's more than just a walk - look for clues along the way to win great raffle prizes! Upon your return to the Rose Quarter you can enjoy kid's activities (bouncy houses, basketball hoops, games & more), an all ages band playing great music, lunch by Carl's Jr. (chicken sandwiches and salad) and a Health Fair Tent providing information from our vendors and sponsors. For a Fundraising Guide click here. For a Team Captain Guide click here.
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Clark County Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes from Nautilus WHQ
Please join us on Saturday, October 10th for the Clark County Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes from Nautilus WHQ "backyard". This year the walk will take you through the beautiful Columbia Tech Center and East County with it's mountain views and great walk trails. The walk will consist of a one, three or five mile distance with several rest stops on the way to treat you to music, entertainment and goodies. Upon your return to Nautilus you can enjoy kid's activities (bouncy houses, basketball hoops, games & more), an all ages band playing great music, lunch by Carl's Jr. (chicken sandwiches and salad) and a Health Fair Tent providing information from our vendors and sponsors. For a Fundraising Guide click here. For a Team Captain Guide click here.
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Oregon Celebrates 150!
Click here to celebrate Oregon’s 150.
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