September 2008
September 7th, 2008: ALSO Trade Show Public Sampling Show, Salem, OR
Join the Oregon Distiller's Guild and the Associated Liquor Stores of Oregon (ALSO) at the Salem Conference Center, from noon - 5:00 PM, for a Public Sampling Show. Visit with local Oregon distillers and sample dozens of Oregon-made spirits.
For more info click here.
September 7th, 2008: Planned Parenthood's Margaret Sanger Society Celebration
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette thanks their supporters at Hotel Deluxe. This year's guest speaker will be Judy Norsigian, executive director and a founder of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective.
For more info email PPCW's Development Dept.
September 12th, 2008: Portland Women's Crisis Line Safety in Numbers 2008
Portland Women's Crisis Line 6th Annual Gala and Auction to End Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse will be held at the Crystal Ballroom. Featuring Betty Roberts, Oregon’s first woman Supreme Court Justice; a premier of the new PWCL Public Service Announcement; music by Myshkin's Ruby Warblers, live and silent auctions, and refreshments.
More info at: Portland Women's Crisis Hotline, or call 503-232-9751.
Tickets on sale at McMenamins.
September 12th, 2008: Sofada Fashion Show & Benefit
Please join us on the Jax Rooftop Bar (826 SW 2nd) for an evening of fun, fashion and fundraising. Local fashion designer, Alice Dobson, of Sofada, will show her Spring/Summer 2009 Women's Collection. Doors and Cocktails at 6:30. Fashion Show at 8:00.
More info & tickets at: Sofada
September 18th, 2008: Oregon Bounty Event at Oregon Historical Society
Oregon Bounty will kick off the fall focus on Oregon distilleries with an event at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland on Thursday, September 18 from 5 – 7:30 pm for press and public. It will be an opportunity for guests to sample seven regional cocktails chosen in a cocktail design contest held in August. Cocktails will be paired with foods created by different Oregon Bounty chefs.
Stay tuned for more details.
September 19th, 2008: Belmont Film Teaser Premier
The producers of Belmont cordially invite you to the premier of the teaser for the film at Nemo Design from 7-11 PM. Join us for live music, free refreshments, and an exhibit of local Portland art. Support your local independent feature film.
More info at: Belmont The Movie
September 19th - 27th, 2008: The 12th Annual Portland Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
More info and schedule at: Portland Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
September 26th, 2008: Greyday Records 6th Anniversary Party
Help Greyday Records celebrate their 6th anniversary at a free concert at Plan B. The shows will feature S. Brooks (of Minmae), Canyons (members of LKN), The Empty, Polly Panic, Malcolm Rollick, Grey Anne, and Modernstate. Enjoy feature art and film works from local artists, as well as wares from local independent companies, too.
More info at: Greyday Records
September 27th, 2008: American Cancer Society Portland Hope Ball: "Stars, Stetsons & Stilettos"
Join Junki Yoshida, Chairman & CEO of the Yoshida Group, and Mike Ellis, president of Fred Meyer Stores, as we raise money to support the American Cancer Society's mission of funding research, education, advocacy and patient services in the fight against cancer. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of Texas hold ‘em poker, line dancing, lasso lessons, games and more while dining on a gourmet spread of down home cooking – all while raising money for a great cause!
More info at: ACS Calender of Events