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 22, 2012
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via The Intertwine Alliance
What: Intertwine Alliance Summit
Where: Portland City Hall (Quarterly Trails Forum in Ptld Bldg), 1221 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
When: February 3rd, 2012, 2pm - 6pm
Please join civic and elected leaders and professionals from across the Portland - Vancouver region for the largest Intertwine Alliance summit yet with afternoon workshops and an after-hours happy hour celebration and networking event:
Afternoon Workshops
2:00 to 4:10 Quarterly Trails and Active Transportation Forum, with a featured presentation by Claire Robinson, Executive Director of Amigos De Los Rios of Los Angeles.
Location: Portland Building Second Floor Auditorium
2:00 to 4:10 Presentation of the nearly-complete Regional Conservation Strategy plus a featured panel discussion with Melinda Pruett-Jones, Executive Director and Laurel Ross, Chair of Chicago Wilderness and John Cronin, Executive Director of Houston Wilderness
Location: Portland City Hall Council Chamber
2:30 to 4:10 The Intertwine Conservation Education Leadership Council meets, plus a featured presentation by Richard Cron, Houston Wilderness.
Location:Pettygrove Room at City Hall
4:20 to 5:30 Intertwine Alliance Summit
Share your success stories. Hear from from conservation leaders from Chicago, Houston, Cleveland, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Learn about the region's first Regional Conservation Strategy. Get introduced to The Intertwine Alliance's new website, which integrates parks and trails information from agencies and nonprofits across the region. Hear news and updates from across the region.
Location: Portland City Hall Council Chamber
5:30 Happy Hour and Networking
Network with your peers and meet conservation leaders from across the US.
Location: Portland City Hall Atrium
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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 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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January 10, 2012
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via LAND e-news from ASLA
ASLA has announced the call for presentations for the 2012 Annual Meeting and EXPO, to be held September 28–October 1 in Phoenix at the Phoenix Convention Center. The deadline for education session proposals is January 20, and detailed information is available online.
More than 6,000 attendees are expected, and the meeting will feature a diverse spectrum of industry experts speaking on a wide range of subjects, from sustainable design to active living to best practices and new technologies. More than 130 education sessions and field sessions will be presented during the meeting, providing attendees with the opportunity to earn up to 21 professional development hours under the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System. Many of the sessions will also qualify for continuing education credit with the Green Building Certification Institute (toward LEED AP credential maintenance), the American Institute of Architects, the American Institute of Certified Planners, and other allied professional organizations and state registration boards.
The 2011 Annual Meeting and EXPO in San Diego featured more than 460 exhibits as well as 135 education sessions for the 5,571 registered attendees—the second-largest attendance in ASLA history. For an overview of the 2011 sessions, see http://www.asla.org/2011meeting/EdOverview.html.
