January 26, 2012
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Portland Memory Garden Celebrates a Decade of Achievement
Press Release, February 2012
The Portland Memory Garden in southeast Portland will be celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a two-day event called Founders’ Day.
On Saturday, June 2nd from 8:30am to 5:00 pm, the Friends of the Portland Memory Garden will sponsor a panel-discussion seminar at Good Samaritan Hospital that will include a keynote address by Susan Rodiek.
On Sunday, June 3rd the Friends will host a celebratory open house in the Portland Memory Garden from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., which will include guided tours, free nature crafts, music, and refreshments. Both events are open to the public, though registration is required for the Saturday Seminar.
The Portland Memory Garden, located off S.E. Powell at 104th Avenue, was designed to meet the special needs of those with memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and to provide respite for their caregivers. The garden was dedicated in May 2002 and is one of eight “memory gardens” in the U.S., and one of only two built on public land. Last year the Portland Memory Garden was chosen as the recipient of the annual Therapeutic Garden Design Awards sponsored by the American Horticultural Therapy Association.
The Friends of the Portland Memory Garden is a non-profit organization formed in 2008 that, along with Portland Parks and Recreation and the help of volunteers, maintains the garden.
The Friends also sponsors regular activities led by registered horticultural therapists and geared to those with memory disorders and their caregivers.
Participants will earn 6 HSW PDH’s if they participate in the entire days events.
For more information or to volunteer contact Brian Bainnson
www.portlandmemorygarden.org
503-256-8955
January 10, 2012
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Elevate your understanding of landscape by taking it to a higher level. ASLA Oregon invites you to expand your thinking over two days of inspired guest speakers, discussions and a design charrette. Join us for learning and networking opportunities, as well as the opportunity to earn valuable professional development hours (PDH’s).
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2012 sponsorship opportunities
2012 supporting sponsor - only $100!
Your company name will be featured on the event program!
January 10, 2012
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via Willamette Valley Section Co-Chairs Arica Duhrkoop-Galas and Justin Lanphear
Happy new year friends and colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the topic for our January Meeting and invite you to attend and participate. This month we are featuring a panel discussion entitled “The Realm of Art in the Realm of Projects.” Our panel will include;
Lee Imonen
Public art sculptor and Instructor, Department of Art and Applied Design at Lane Community College www.leeimonen.com
Isaac Marquez
Artist and Public Art Manager for the Cultural Services Division of the City of Eugene
Douglas Beauchamp
Executive Director of Playa, a facility near Summer Lake in Lake County offering residencies for artists and scientists, and a public art consultant, currently working with ODOT on the Willamette River Bridge project
This discussion will share perspectives into common and unique obstacles experienced with incorporating “art” into project, what types of processes have been experienced, and what some possible suggestions landscape architects may play in improving these processes.
This meeting will take place at McMenamin’s North Bank on January 19th, from noon to 1:30pm.
RSVP to Arica as soon as possible, as the restaurant needs a head count.
Thank you,
Arica Duhrkoop-Galas and Justin Lanphear, ASLA
WVS Co-Chairs
RSVP NOW!
DIRECTIONS TO MCMENAMIN'S NORTH BANK
January 10, 2012
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via Portland Northwest College of Art
What is the Nature of Your City?
Across the world, cities are bringing back nature to help address urban challenges. We are healthier when we are closer to nature. We have a greater respect for the environment that sustains us. We are more adaptable to change when we let nature do its work.
Join us for a free presentation by Dr. Timothy Beatley, renowned expert in sustainable city planning and author of the book Biophilic Cities. Dr. Beatley is the Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities, in the Department of Urban and Environmental Planning, School of Architecture at the University of Virginia, where he has taught for the last twenty-five years. He will share his experience and knowledge of cities across the world that have made strides to integrate nature into our neighborhoods and communities.
A Presentation on Biophilic Cities with Dr. Timothy Beatley
January 18th, 2012
6:00-8:00 PM
Portland Northwest College of Art - Swigert Commons
1241 NW Johnson
Portland, OR 97209
This event is free and open to the public.
Sponsored by the City of Portland's Environmental Services and Office of Healthy Working Rivers,
Illahee, The Intertwine Alliance, and The Urban Greenspaces Institute
Questions? Contact Roxi Thoren
January 10, 2012
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January 10, 2012
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via The Portland Art Museum
Allied Works Architecture: Occupation
Thu, 26 Jan, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Portland Art Museum
Brad Cloepfil
Architect and Founder, Allied Works Architecture
The designer of many notable buildings, Cloepfil, will speak about the firm’s recent work and ideas. Recent projects include the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver, the National Music Centre of Canada in Calgary, and the Vancouver Community Connector in Washington. After the lecture, join Cloepfil for a book signing of Allied Works Architecture Brad Cloepfil: Occupation.
Free for members or with Museum admission.
Tickets are limited and available online or on site.
January 10, 2012
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via Oregon Public Purchasing Association and Columbia Chapter of NIGP
Attached is a detailed flyer for the Reverse Vendor Trade Show to be held March 6, 2012 at the Rose Quarter Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon.
Please note: An earlier flyer had incorrect email for Sherry Taylor. Correct email is sherry.n.taylor@multco.us
The Trade Show will begin at 10:00 a.m.; doors will be open for sponsors at 9:00 a.m. Vendors who choose to be a sponsor of the 7th Annual Reverse Vendor Trade Show will have an additional hour to meet with agency representatives.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2012 Reverse Vendor Trade Show!
Sincerely,
Oregon Public Purchasing Association and Columbia Chapter of NIGP
Contact Sherry Taylor for More Information
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