Farm Craft is an indoor winter market on Sunday’s at The Little Church (5138 NE 23rd Ave, one block north of Alberta.) Running Nov 11 – Dec 16th, the market will be open from 9am-2pm. There will be hot food and coffee, fresh organic produce, vegan, raw and gluten free foods and treats. Handmade crafts and clothing and so much more!
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It’s on Alberta: Shop Portland’s Little Boxes on Black Friday & Saturday
Little Boxes Returns
Little Boxes is a city-wide shopping event, including 18 Alberta Street businesses, taking place on Nov 23rd & 24th. For the two days after Thanksgiving, welcome in the holiday season by discovering the quality and variety of Portland’s indie and local retail shopping scene, unlock 10% off, and enter to win prizes.
Shopping Portland’s Little Boxes on Black Friday & Saturday (and throughout the holiday season) is an alternative to the hubbub of the big box stores. It’s a great way to find unique gifts for everyone on your list, enjoy the hospitality and warmth of Portland’s independently owned neighborhood shops, have fun with your family and friends, and–just maybe–win some pretty incredible prizes, just by taking a stroll in Portland’s best shopping districts.
More info on Little Boxes, including route maps for LB sites, is here.
Enrollment Balancing in N/NE Area Schools Forum
From Portland Public Schools:
You are invited to a Community Forum
So far: During October, schools in the Jefferson cluster hosted community meetings to talk about enrollment challenges and opportunities.
Now: PPS is seeking additional input at a community forum on such key issues as how and whether to convert some schools back to K-5 and 6-8 structures.
Why is this important? Schools in your area may be changed, beginning next year, so that all students have access to a full academic program. Changes could include moving boundary lines or special program locations, changing a school’s grade structure, and—only as a last resort—consolidating or closing schools.
Forum Details: School representatives will share information about their programs from 5:30-6 pm. General presentation begins at 6 pm. Refreshments, interpretation services and free child care for children ages 3-12. Child care space is limited. Please call 503-916-3205 to sign-up in advance.Next Steps: PPS will release several scenarios for change in mid-November and invite feedback into December. Staff will incorporate feedback and present Superintendent Carole Smith with a single plan. The Superintendent will make a proposal to the School Board for a vote this winter with additional opportunities for community input.
Fall 2013: Changes implemented. Current board policy says that in the event of a boundary change, current students and younger siblings can stay at their current school. In the event of a closure, students are assigned to another school.
Stay informed: To read notes from the community meetings and keep up on what’s next, go to www.pps.net, scroll down and click on the “Enrollment Balancing” button on the lower left.
Questions? Call the PPS Enrollment & Transfer Center at 503-916-3205.
Fremont Whole Foods’ Fall Fest, this Saturday, from 12-4 pm.
Fall Fest 12-4pm Free
We at Fremont Whole Foods invite you and yours to join us for a lively party to celebrate the season!
Our schedule of events will includes:
1230-2pm Cupcakedecorating for kids
130pm Pinata for kids
2pm Cheesemaking demo by Claudia Lucero of Urban Cheesecraft
2-4 Live music with our own Team Member Ron Baldwin
2:30pm Scavenger Hunt for kids
3pm Eco Activities for kids with the Evergreen Twins & Marco the Molecule
And from 12-4 we’ll have:
-Apple pressing: Purchase any apples and we’ll press them into cider for free!
-Signature Item sampling in each Department: Each team has chosen one of their favorites for you to try! Our tasting menu: Pork Loin, Apple Chutney, & Oregonzola, Pork Belly, Heirloom Apple Varietals, Turkey Apple Meatloaf, Warm Dragonfly Chai Tea, Made-in-House Pumpkin Cake, Hand Blended Bath Salts
-Vendor sampling: A handful of our favorites are joining us today around the store
–Root Whole Body: They’ll be offering complimentary mini-massages and will raffle off a $50 gift certificate at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. You can also speak with their Nutritionist, Debra Meadows, about your dietary questions.
–Face Painting with Eva
Hope to see you then!
Whole Foods Market, Fremont
3535 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97215
Fundraiser at Bernie’s for College Readiness
Support Future Connect at Bernie’s Southern Bistro!
On Wednesday, October 24th, Bernie’s Southern Bistro will be holding a fundraising event for Future Connect. From 4pm until close they will be donating 15% of their sales to the program. Don’t forget happy hour from 4-6pm or a reservation if you are coming for dinner!
Portland Parks and Recreation is a partner in Future Connect, an education initiative of Mayor Sam Adams office that reaches out to youth who are struggling to make college a reality. The Future Connect Strategies Coordinators work alongside the Teen Force Coordinators at five community centers to provide college and career courses, resources, and events for high school students.
Bernie’s Southern Bistro is a romantic southern cuisine hot spot on Alberta. They have a lush garden patio and candle lit dining room. We hear the happy hour is pretty amazing too!
Come support one of Parks and the city’s great programs for teens and a wonderful local business. What better way to spend a Wednesday evening than with a nice glass of wine and great food!
Bernie’s Southern Bistro
2904 NE Alberta
Portland, OR
503-282-9864
www.berniesbistro.com
Click here for the flyer:Berniesflier