Local Live Music!
Got plans tonight? Check out one of these awesome local acts in and around the Portland Metro Area!
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Help Find Kyron!
Seven-year-old Kyron Horman has been missing since Friday, June 4th. He was last seen at 8:45am at Skyline Elementary School in Northwest Portland when his mother dropped him off at the school. If you have information please call the Tip Line: 503-261-2847. For more details, please visit the facebook page set up for Kyron by his family.
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KGON's Let It Bleed Blood Drive!
KGON's 1st Annual Let it Bleed Blood Drive is July 27th through the 31st. Click through and find out how you can donate blood and help the American Red Cross and enter to win tickets to see Heart, Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top!
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The Bite of Oregon
Life tastes better at the state’s premier culinary celebration at The Bite of Oregon presented by Reser’s Fine Foods, August 6th-8th in Waterfront Park.
Meet Food Network chef and Olympic gold medalist, Brian Boitano, experience the new Boyd’s Coffee dessert pavilion, the best of Portland food cart cuisine, the new Gerry Frank Oregon chef’s table presented by the Oregonian and Iron Chef Oregon competitions. Details at biteoforegon.com
Discover your flavor at the Bite Of Oregon, August 6th-8th, benefitting Special Olympics Oregon. Sponsored by Sysco Portland and Northwest Natural.
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U.S. Bank's Kids' Faire at The Bite of Oregon
At The Waterfront Park on August 6-8, 2010, join U.S. Bank as we host the first ever Kids’ Faire at this year’s Bite Of Oregon! What’s the U.S. Bank Kids’ Faire? It’s a place where kids and parents can have lots of fun, and learn all about great charities and non-profit organizations who do amazing things to help children in our community. The Kids’ Faire is also a great place for families to take a break from eating all of that delicious Bite Of Oregon food! And it’s all brought to you by
U.S. Bank — All of US serving YOU. Friday & Saturday August 6-7: 11am - 10pm Sunday August 8: 10am-8pm.
Check out portland.radiotown.com/kids_faire/ for more information
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Sleep Country Foster Kids' School Supply Drive
For 26,000 Northwest foster kids, changing homes often means getting behind in school. To help them get a good start, Sleep Country USA is collecting school supplies for local foster kids. But they can’t do it without you. Bring your gift of gift of paper, pens, crayons, pencils, rulers, dictionaries and more to Sleep Country. Call 1-888-88-SLEEP for the store nearest you. Sleep Country knows, not everyone can be a foster parent but anyone can help a foster child.
For more details go to www.sleepcountry.com/page.aspx
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Oregon Department of Transportation
Know before you go! Check the Oregon Department of Transportation's TripCheck. Click through for a map and links to view road conditions within Oregon and its surrounding states.
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R. Crumb at the Portland Art Museum
The Portland Art Museum has a special exhibit going on now for R. Crumb. For more than 40 years, comic book artist R. Crumb has produced an abundance of zany and irreverent characters, including the iconic Fritz the Cat. The exhibition features all 207 individual black-and-white drawings incorporating every word from all the chapters of Genesis. Illustrated in his signature bawdy style, Crumb’s version puts an entirely new twist on the Bible. Click on R. Crumb for more information.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest
The BE the difference campaign is a 100 day (June 17 - September 25) initiative that aims to bring 500 new friendships to children in the Portland and Vancouver metropolitan area. Now Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest needs your help in finding Big Brothers and Big Sisters who can make a difference in the lives of our local children.
In our own lives, each of us was touched by someone other than our parents, someone who broadened our horizons and made a difference. By becoming a Big Brother, Big Sister or Big Couple, you can do the same for a child. You will both be forever changed by the experience. Being a Big Brother or Big Sister means being you, developing a friendship and sharing the best part of yourself. It means a chance to see the world -and be seen through fresh new eyes. No matter where you are in life right now, being a Big Brother or Big Sister is something you’ll look forward to. It will be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters, contact Heath Berg at (503) 249-4859.
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Bethesda Lutheran Communities
Do you enjoy giving hope, discovery and self-empowerment to people who truly need and appreciate it?
Bethesda Lutheran Communities is currently looking for Direct Support Professionals!!!
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you'll be responsible for training and assisting individuals served and supported in various aspects of activities of daily living, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and agency policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for the health , safety and emotional support of the individuals being served. This position actively supports people to choose and achieve the highest quality of life. Click here to apply: www.bethesdalutherancommunities.org
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Hoops on the River 2010
Catch the thrill of a 3-on-3 basketball tournament on August 21 and 22 at Hoops on the River in downtown Vancouver, presented by Share in partnership with the Vancouver Volcanoes. Click through for all the details and to find out where to pick up your registration form!
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A Little Help for a Big World
The Amy Roloff Charity Foundation and Portland’s Shriners Hospitals for Children are pleased to invite you to the 2010 Amy Roloff Charity Benefit, “A little help for a Big World” This year’s event is on August 22nd & 23rd at the Reserve Vineyards and Gold Club, and it is benefiting Portland’s Shriners Hospital for Children. Funds raised will be used to purchase greatly needed supplies for the Prosthetics and Orthotics department. Details at http://amyroloffcharityfoundation.org/ .
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Hyundai Hope on Wheels
For more than 12 years, Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Hope on Wheels have donated over $14 million to childhood cancer research institutes.
Hyundai Hope on Wheels is committed to supporting the children, families and doctors battling childhood cancer.
Your Pacific Northwest Hyundai dealers are proud to partner with the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital for childhood cancer research!
This year alone, Hyundai Hope on Wheels will donate more than 2.1 million dollars in this effort.Your Pacific Northwest Hyundai dealers are driven to win the war against childhood cancer.
Find out more information online at www.hyundaihopeonwheels.org
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Woofstock 2010
Come join us for Woofstock 2010, a benefit for the SW Washington Human Society at the English Estates Winery in Vancouver, WA August 7th! With musical guests and storytellers this is the perfect even to bring the entire family. Just make sure the fuzzy ones are leashed! Food, cool treats and wine will also be availible. For cost, directions and more information visit our event website at www.firstgiving.com/waynevallandingham
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Wilsonville Toyota presents Blue Butterfly Gold Tournament
Join us for the 1st annual Blue Butterfly Golf Tournament on August 27th, and help build hope for kids with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Leukemia is tragically now the leading cause of death among children. Tournament activities include a day of golf at the beautiful Langdon Farms Gold Club and a helicopter golf ball drop.
See our website to register: bluebutterflycampaign.org/Blue_Butterfly_Campaign/Home.html
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Hoyt Arboretum Tours
The Hoyt Arboretum Friends (HAF) is pleased to announce the return of guided tours of the Arboretum beginning July 10, 2010. Tours will run every Saturday in July and August (except August 7) at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. The cost is $3 per person for a 90 minute tour. The 9:00 a.m. tour will primarily focus on the conifer collection, while the 11:00 a.m. tour will explore the flowering trees of the Arboretum. Proceeds from the tours go to support collections activities and tree maintenance. The purchase price of a tour can be applied to the purchase of a membership in Hoyt Arboretum. Check out our website for more information: hoytarboretum.org/learning_opportunities/tours
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Art at the Poster Garden
PosterGarden will host over 25 local artists in their showroom every first Thursday from June through September. Everything from glass, jewelry, pottery, sculpture, paintings, wood carvings and more will be on display for FREE! Wine tasting, music and food are also part of the activities the Poster Garden Art Show has to offer. Show times are 6 - 9 pm, July 1st, August 5th and September 2nd.
Check out our website for more information:
http://art.PosterGarden.com
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Pete's Cruise In
Pete's Cruise In is a car show fundraiser to benefit the Oregon City High School Marching Band and Flag Team. The fun starts September 4th at 10 am - 3pm. Also, Oregon City Shopping Center is collecting food for H.O.P.E., so bring your canned food to help us feed those in need.
For more information, registration and vendor/sponsor info, check out our website at petescruisein.wordpress.com
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Cascade AIDS Project
Come join us September 11th for What's New in HIV. A dynamic one-day conference that provides up-to-date and accurate information on advances in HIV prevention, care and treatment. The conference offers critical educational and networking opportunities for individuals living with HIV and for service providers. Presentations include both consumer voices and service providers from some of Oregon's top medical and care facilities. Check out our website to register and for more information www.cascadeaids.org/HIVConference/
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14th Annual Celebration of Courage
Join us on September 12th for the14th Annual Celebration of Courage presented by CIGNA. Live music, fantastic food, gift walk, cake decorating, artists, air brush tattoos, and spectacular face painting make the 2010 Celebration of Courage a magnificent celebration for all ages! This inspiring event is held to celebrate the heroism and bravery of the children and teens served by CCA with a fun-filled afternoon (admission is free) and the unveiling of our 2010 Wall of Courage. The Wall of Courage features 25 local children and teens selected for their grace and courage in battling a serious illness. Many of these Heroes are on hand to greet guests and celebrate with families.
www.childrenscancerassociation.org/news-events/featured-events
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Treesy Rider Poker Run
Join KGON and the World Forestry Center on Saturday, Sept. 25th for the Treesy Rider Poker Run benefiting the World Forestry Center. Starting at the Discovery Museum in beautiful Washington Park riders will take a scenic 70+ mile route through rolling green vineyards and roads less traveled with breathtaking views of Mt. Hood along the way. This incredible journey ends at Magness Memorial Tree Farm, a beautiful 80 acre outdoor recreational area, where riders will be greeted with The End of the Road Party including music, food, brews, a 50/50 drawing, entertainment, raffle prizes, vendors and 92.3 KGON! The best hands win amazing prizes! Single Rider Registration is just $30 and Double Rider Registration is $50. Click here for more information and to sign up!
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Sole Support for Parkinsons
Join us for Portland's Sole Support for Parkinson's on Sunday September 26th at Willamette Park. A fundraiser activity for Parkinson's disease, participants will be able walk their choice of a 1K or 5K walk as well as enjoy live music, refreshments, the vendor fair, kid activities and honorarium opportunities.
For more information and to register, visit our website at:
http://www.solesupport.org/
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Guide Dogs for the Blind
KGON and Entercom Portland are very lucky to have our own Barb Daschel raising Guide Dogs and including these wonderful puppies in our everyday lives. Iggy, Tyrus, Georgeanne, Formosa, and now Peach are part of the reason we love to come into work! If you would like to be a puppy raiser, or need any other information on Guide Dogs, log on at www.guidedogs.com.
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Classic Rock
