Julianne Johnson and Michael Allen Harrison Headline

L’Arche Portland’s 4^th Annual Benefit Concert

October 18, 2014

Portland, OR, – L’Arche Portland announced today it will host its fourth annual benefit concert featuring renowned Northwest artists Julianne Johnson and Michael Allen Harrison. The concert, on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Madeleine Parish at 3123 NE 24^th Avenue, will directly support L’Arche Portland’s work of creating home and building community for people with and without intellectual disabilities. The concert will celebrate L’Arche International’s 50^th Anniversary, joining festivities in 146 communities around the world to honor this golden “Jubilee.”

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The event will also feature a raffle for a 7-day stay at a condo in Las Vegas, including airfare.

The concert will showcase a new song by Johnson in honor of the 50^th Anniversary of L’Arche, as well as guest performances by the Portland Community College choir Voices of Soul.

 

 

About the Artists

Julianne R. Johnson has astonished Northwest audiences for more than 25 years. This past year Johnson continued to amaze with her performance in “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” reprising the role she played on the national tour. She performs a wide range of musical genres including jazz, R & B, Motown, Broadway, Gospel and Blues. What sets Johnson apart is not only her enormous talent, but also her ability to connect deeply with her audience.

Michael Allen Harrison touches his audience with his passionate renderings of jazz and classical piano. Harrison is the founder of the Snowman Foundation, which has raised more than two million dollars for music education.

About L’Arche

The Portland L’Arche community is a part of an international federation, with 146 communities in 35 countries, L’Arche International, founded in 1964 in France, is a global leader in engaging, honoring, and celebrating people with intellectual disabilities. L’Arche differs from conventional group homes in that caregivers live as family with adults with intellectual disabilities. The community creates a culture of equality, founded on a belief in the unique value of every person and our need for one another.

There are many ways to support the work of L’Arche Portland – purchase tickets and attend the annual benefit concert; make a financial contribution; provide an in-kind donation (please see online Wish List); invite a member of the Speakers Bureau to present at your community group, church or school; volunteer. For more information, please visit www.larche-portland.org or call L’Arche Portland at 503.251.6901.

Contacts: Tamara Yates, Director of Development and Communications, L’Arche-Portland

503.381.4281 | tamara@larche-portland.org

Sean Ducey, Event Coordinator, L’Arche-Portland

971.303.8239 | seand@larche-portland.org

 

Jaime Smith

Makers’ Faire

behind the scenes on 42^nd Ave

Saturday, August 23^rd

12:00 – 6:00 pm

We invite you to participate in our 5^th annual 42^nd Avenue signature event - our Makers’ Faire. This event conveys the economic diversity of our Avenue and is designed to bring vitality to our business district while giving our greater community a place to gather and buy each other’s wares. To be a vendor, complete the information below and include a check made payable to the 42^nd Avenue Business Association.

Send the application and check to

42^nd Avenue Makers’ Faire Vendor

C/O Myo DeMayo

4650 NE Simpson St.

Portland, OR 97218.

If you have any questions, please email Myo at cullyfarmersmarket@gmail.com

     Vendor Registration Form

Business Name:

Vendor Name:  

Email Address:

Phone:

Describe what you make and will be selling:

NOTE: All items must be handmade. No mass-produced or imports allowed.

Describe what activity/demonstration you will use to engage participants in your booth:

Fee Structure:

42^nd Avenue Business Association Members                                       $0

Businesses off the Avenue                                                               $60

Neighborhood Makers                                                           $50

Neighborhood Makers who demonstrate how to make products or services              $25

Non-profits community beneficial organizations                                $40 (sliding scale)

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

As a vendor, I understand that this waiver of liability must be signed in order for me to participate in the 42^nd Avenue Street Fair. I understand and acknowledge that my services will be provided only at the booth site assigned to me and may consist of all or some of the following Vending Services: arts & crafts sales, food vending, garage sales, not for profit fundraising activities. I understand that in order to receive a booth site(s), I must assume all responsibility and risk associated with all conditions, hazards and potential dangers in, on or about a site, whether they are open and obvious or concealed. I hereby RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND WAIVE, any claims, actions or suits of any character, name and description, that I may have against the 42^nd Avenue Street Fair, the Fair coordinator, and its planning committee, agents and employees and owners/lessees of a booth’s site, as a result of any injuries, damages or death received or sustained by me in connection with the Vendor Services performed on, in or while I

am participating in any 42^nd Avenue Street Fair activities. I hereby agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS, 42^nd Avenue Street Fair, the Fair coordinator, its planning committee, officers, agents and employees and owners/lessees of a booth’s site, from and against any and all liabilities, losses, claims, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), damages, obligation, judgments or deficiencies of every kind and description, contingent or otherwise, resulting from or arising out of any of my acts or failure to act in connection with my services provided during the 42^nd Avenue Street Fair activities.

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Signature (date)

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If under 18, signature of representative (date)

Makers’ Faire

behind the scenes on 42^nd Avenue

August 23, 2014

Dear Beaumont-Wilshire Neighbors,

This year’s 42^nd Avenue signature event is a Makers’ Faire. Although we will continue the spirit of the Street Fair with entertainment, a beer garden, foots ball, and a bouncy house, this year will emphasize the identity of our district: making goods and providing services.

Like the guilds of old, the makers on 42^nd Avenue serve their community by honoring their craft. Whether its furniture, signs, charcuterie, bread, pastries, metal objects, printed material, fancy cars, healthy teeth, bikes, ice cream, employment, beverages, a place to gather, or obedient dogs, making good and services is our commonality.

From noon to 6 p.m., Faire participants can go behind the scenes, into businesses to meet the owners and staff. Get an insider’s view of businesses through tours, classes, contests, giveaways, and tastings. Our scavenger hunt can qualify you for prize drawings. As a business district, we are excited to share with our neighbors the view from the other side of the counter.

Between activities, enjoy amazing live music and booths.

12-2 PM:     James Clem: Oldtimy country and blues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSTvmjjxN7M

2-4 PM:          BrassRoots Movement:  New Orleans Stand Up Brass Band. http://www.reverbnation.com/thebrassrootsmovement

4-6 PM:          Jalani and the Secret Five Gospel and Soul.

                                        Plant and Garden Sale + Indian Taco Lunch

On May 3rd, from 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., The Wilshire United Methodist Native American Fellowship (3917 NE Shaver St., wheelchair accessible) will hold a fundraiser featuring an annual plant and garden sale as well as an Indian taco lunch ($7). For further information, call 503-281-0324.

Thank you,     Helen Stewart

Protected Sick Time is here!

As of January 1, 2014, the City of Portland’s new Protected Sick Time ordinance went into effect, providing workers in Portland with a protected right to earn sick time to use when they or a family member are sick, injured, or in need of preventive health care.

The ordinance applies to all employees who work within the geographic boundaries of the city of Portland for 240 hours or more in a calendar year. Employers with six or more employees must allow workers to earn paid sick leave. Employers with five or fewer employees are required to provide unpaid sick leave. Full, part-time, and temporary employees should accrue one hour of job-protected sick time for every 30 hours worked and, if earned, can accumulate up to 40 hours paid or unpaid sick time per calendar year. Earned sick leave may be used in increments of one hour or greater, and may be used to cover all or part of a shift.

For employers and employees interested in learning more about this new law, visit www.portlandoregon.gov/sicktime, email sicktimeinfo@portlandoregon.gov or call 503.823.3994.

Al,

I was sitting just a few seats down from you Monday at the Alameda Assoc. Flasher mtg.  Unfortunately I had to leave before the mtg. broke up or else I would have introduced myself.

While Beverly Cleary is not in Beaumont-Wilshire, this item may be of interest to NE neighbors. I’m working with several parents to create a new garden space at the school honoring our former student.

Thanks so much,

Barbara Linssen

Garden Honors Area Student

Ella Westervelt was a much loved Beverly Cleary student.  Her wit and tenacity were known to many in the school community and beyond.  Ella fought cancer for several years and died in 2013.  This Spring a garden is being built at the Beverly Cleary Fernwood Campus in honor of Ella and her colorful, fun loving personality.  The garden space will compliment the existing learning vegetable garden along the north edge of the campus near the little league field and play structure.

Local metal artist Alan Root is donating a wonderful entry gate for the garden that captures Ella’s interests and activities. He has also created a fun and kid friendly art piece for kids to sit on and play around.  A poetry post, bench, native plantings and accessible pathway are also planned.

The garden is entirely a volunteer effort and donations are very welcome!  Send to: Beverly Cleary PTA with “ Ella’s Friendship Garden” noted on the check, mail to the school at 1915 NE 33rd Ave., 97212.  Work days are being planned for Spring Break (March 22-30) and around Earth Day (mid-April).  Watch for a plant donation event at Garden Fever near Earth Day.  For the latest plans and pictures of the garden and artwork like "Ella’s Friendship Garden" on Facebook where the dates and times of work events will be posted.

Dear Mr. Ellis,
      It has come to my attention that the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is considering a zoning change that would allow short term rentals in residential neighborhoods.  Feb. 21 is the deadline for voicing opinions on this matter.  This doesn't seem to be getting much publicity although it could drastically change our lovely Beaumont-Wilshire neighborhood along with many others.  Does anyone really want to live next door to a mini-motel with strangers constantly coming and going?  It would be great to see the B-W Association make everyone aware of this proposal and encourage input to the Bureau along with letters to City Council members.  Thank you for your consideration of this important issue.
                                                                                                              Sincerely,
                                                                                                               Diane Eklund