Upcoming Comedy Shows to Benefit Local Causes

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MESSAGE FROM
Curious Comedy Productions

Hello Curious Comedy Community –

Curious Comedy Theater has been growing by leaps and bounds. But, today we are asking for your help to keep thriving. We need to raise $10,000 by the end of 2010 to pay for a railing the fire inspector is requiring us to install on our mezzanine and related expenses. Luckily, the finished railing will also serve as the first step in completing and opening our mezzanine balcony. Please give what you can. Every donation large or small makes a huge difference. You can make your donation on line here at the longest link ever: https://robot.boxofficetickets.com/800-494-TIXS/WebObjects/BOTx2005.woa/wa/inspectSubprogram?id=881935&passKey=c154bd10a7
But we don’t just want to ask for things – so we are also giving back this season through our many partnerships. All shows are at 8pm, doors at 7:15pm. See www.curiouscomedy.org for more details:
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Cell Towers in Residential Neighborhoods Meeting

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From Respect PDX:

Are you concerned about cell towers and wireless antennas going up near homes, schools, and parks in Portland? On November 15, a standing room only crowd attended a workshop on cell towers in Portland. The people attending made it clear that Portlanders want better oversight of cell tower siting in our neighborhoods.

Join us next Tuesday, December 7, for a short meeting to finalize a plan of action and set up working committees. Our goals include changing local ordinances and making sure health impacts are a part of City policy.
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Coffee with Representative Frederick

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Lew FrederickYour state Representative Lew Frederick invites you to attend his second Saturday chat this Saturday, December 11th, Reflections Coffee House, 446 NE Killingsworth Street, (1/2 block east of MLK) 9:00 am to 10:00 am. As constituents, we need to send Lew to Salem next month representing us so come and share your concerns, ideas and hear his as well. This is one of a continuing series of coffee chats on the second Saturday of each month at Reflections.

P.S.: Check out Lew in the 1980 documentary: Albina

Handmade NW Formal Holiday Artisans Fair 2010

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An elegant holiday shopping experience with local handcrafted wares in a stunning 1920’s historic ballroom! Over 60 local artisans! Live classical music, 100 free goodie bags, gift wrapping table and more!

Handmade NW aims to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bringing quality handmade goods to our community. We believe that the recipient of a handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched—quality that is the result of skill and craftsmanship unachievable through large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy, and buy local handmade gifts this holiday.

This year Handmade NW and its artisans will be “adopting” a family through Family Assistance Foundation (www.familyassistancefoundation.com/) .

When:
Date(s): Sunday, December 19th, 2010
Time(s): 11am – 5pm

Location:
The Acadian Ballroom
1829 Northeast Alberta Street
Portland, OR 97211

Go to www.handmadenw.com for more information!

Check the Handmade NW Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/pages/Portland-OR/Handmade-NW/109248765808543) for updates!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact:
Jackie Imdahl
HMNW co-founder

Handmade NW~A Crafty CO-OP!

www.handmadenw.com

Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series Begins Dec. 1st

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Via the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability:

Presented by the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, City Club of Portland and Portland State University, the Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series offers collaborative approaches to city policy-making and planning from national experts and local panelists. The series will highlight how other cities are tackling economic development, community health, education and equity, as well as lessons on how to create complete communities and make the most of our natural systems. The Portland Plan – Inspiring Communities Series can help us think critically about the next steps we should take as a community to become more sustainable, equitable and economically secure.

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