Events

Jump Town: Williams Avenue, Remembering Portland's Artery of Jazz and Culture

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:45:00 PST

In the 1950s Williams Avenue was a thriving home of jazz clubs that attracted the greatest musicians of the era including the likes of Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Billy Holiday, Ella...

Chocolate and Wine Pairings at Hip Chicks do Wine

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:01:00 PST

Who doesn't love Chocolate and Wine?! So, for a little Pre-Valentines celebration, our winemakers have teamed up with Cocoa Velvet Chocolatiers to pair five wines with five chocolates (additional...

Leavitt Station Celebrates Grand Opening of ROZ and Studios 5

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:35:00 PST

Leavitt Station invites you to the grand opening celebration of ROZ and Studios 5, two locally owned businesses in North Portland's St. Johns neighborhood. ROZ, a women's boutique, specializes in...

Supportland's Valentine's Day Doubler

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:27:00 PST

On Valentine's Day, over 30,000 Portlanders will get a big hug from the local economy when their Supportland points will magically be worth double. From midnight to midnight on 2/14/12,...

Kiss & Tell—Valentine's with Portland Story Theater

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:40:00 PST

Kiss and Tell will take place on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 8 p.m. Alberta Rose Theater which is located at 3000 Northeast Alberta Street Portland, OR 97211. Tickets for the event may be...

East Portland Homeownership Forum on Feb. 15

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:54:00 PST

Come learn about homeownership opportunities in East Portland, and talk to local organizations interested in helping you purchase a home of your own! The forum is FREE, open to the public, and an...

Navigating the Hazards: Fish, the Willamette and You

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:03:00 PST

Wondering if it’s safe to swim in the river? To eat the fish? Dr. Dave Stone and Sandra Uesugi from OSU discuss risks and benefits to help you navigate through the health issues posed by the Lower...

Plant Trees With Friends of Trees in the Kenton/Portsmouth Neighborhoods

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:48:00 PST

Help Friends of Trees plant almost 200 street and yard trees in the Kenton and Portsmouth neighborhoods on Saturday, February 18. Our planting events are great ways to get outside, meet your...

Help Friends of Trees Break a Tree Planting Record

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:02:00 PST

Help Friends of Trees plant over 300 (!) street and yard trees in the Peninsula neighborhoods of St. Johns, University Park and Cathedral Park on Saturday, February 18. We keep setting planting...

Intro to Home Coffee Roasting

NNwire nnwire@neighborhoodnotes.com — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 8:27:00 PST

Learn how to roast your own coffee! Using appliances that you may already have, and techniques that are easy to learn. We will show you just how easy it really is to roast your own coffee. ...