Relay For Life Kick Off Party – Saturday January 26th at the Milwaukie Elk Lodge
On January 26th, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Milwaukie, Oregon will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather Friday, January 26th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Milwaukie Elks Lodge 13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd. Milwaukie, OR 97222 for a kickoff party to sign-up teams wanting to participate in the annual summer 24 hour event. With dinner compliments of Olive Garden, the rally will feature speakers from the community who have benefitted from the funds raised at Relay and will honor cancer fighters. This will also be where to get information and resources for the Milwaukie Relay For Life event on July 13th at La Salle High School. Join or support a team today!
2013 Relay For Life 24 Hour Relay Event – July 13th – July 14th at La Salle High School
Walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer when the 2013 American Cancer Society Relay For Life® of Milwaukie gets underway with teams of residents gathering on Saturday, July 13th starting at 10:00a.m. and ending on Sunday, July 14th at 10:00a.m. at La Salle High School 11999 SE Fuller Rd Milwaukie, OR 97222. Join or support a team today!
Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay. Relay brings together people from all walks of life – all aimed at furthering the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, by helping them get well, by finding cures and by fighting back.
To join a Relay For Life in your community, call 1-800-227-2345, or RelayForLife.org.
The heat is on to find the best chili, hot wings, and salsa in the state! Spirit Mountain Casino proudly presents the 2013 Summer Spice Cook-Off! Break out your family recipes and special sauce because we’re looking for the tastiest chili, the hottest wings, and the freshest salsa in Oregon. To cool your taste buds and cleanse your palate in between tastings, local breweries will be onsite with ice cold beer that pairs perfectly with chili and hot wings. For those who think they can handle the heat, Salvador Molly’s and Spirit Mountain Casino will partner together to host the “Great Balls of Fire” eating contest! All bets are off when it comes to finding the best chili cook in Oregon…do you have what it takes to go all in? Click here for more information.
St. Paul Rodeo - Beyond the Boots Fundraiser
Every year in July, the spurs return, the ropes burn, the beasts churn, and respect is earned. It’s the 78th St. Paul Rodeo, July 3rd through 6th ! No bull - cowboys are tough. But sometimes they need a little help. Friday night July 5th, The St. Paul Rodeo’s Beyond the Boots Fundraiser will donate a dollar of every ticket sold to the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, which provides assistance to injured rodeo competitors. Tickets available here.
Stop by your local farmers' market!
Sparking ruby strawberries...fresh emerald spinach...big gold yams...you can find all these tasty gems at your local farmers market and when you do you buy local. It's not only healthier, but kinder to the planet than produce that's trucked in from far away. Our area has a wealth of local farmers' markets to maek eating fresh food not only fun and delicious, but convenient, too. To find a farmers' market near you, go to www.inlocalwelove.com/.
The Les Schwab Bowl
The Les Schwab Bowl, presented by Express Employment Professional, takes place on Saturday June 22nd at Hillsboro Stadium. This event is a battle for statewide bragging right - the North vs. the South. The Les Schwab Bowl is one of Oregon's longest running high school sporting events. Now entering its 66th year, the Les Schwab Bowl will showcase Oregon's best football players from around the state. More than 74 players and 12 coaches representing 35 communiites participate in this annual event which benefits the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association general scholarship fund and all of Oregon's 5A and 6A schools. Kickoff is at 6pm, with FAN FEST running from 3pm-7pm. For more information, visit lesschwabbowl.com.
Brides for a Cause Charity Wedding Dress Sale!
Brides for a Cause will be hosting a Charity Wedding Dress Sale on June 22-23 in Portland! Dresses offered at up to 75% off. Prices start at $150 & will feature a variety of designers and styles. Sizes range from 2-20. VIP Sneak Peek on Sat, June 22 from 12-1PM. Brides can get first dibs on the dresses before the sale opens to the general public! Get early entry for just $5 per person! Brides for a Cause Dress Sale: Sat, June 22 from 1–6PM and Sun, June 23 from 10AM–4PM. Free admission!
Send A Kid to Camp Golf Tournament
Gather your golfing buddies and sign up now for the “Send a Kid to Camp Tournament.” The event will be Monday, July 15th at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course. Test your skills at Witch Hollow, Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course, one of the premier golf courses in the nation and help send deserving children and adults living with disabilities to summer camp for memories that will last a lifetime. Fabulous raffle prizes, gourmet meals, post-tournament drinks and more! Register by July 12th by calling Easter Seals Oregon ~ 503.228.5108.
Music Education Program for Public Schools
Music Workshop is a non‐profit organization that provides a free, innovative and turnkey supplemental music program to public elementary schools. In just 40 minutes, students learn valuable lessons of music appreciation and study including a focus on styles, cultures, genres, instruments and musicians. Students participate in lively discussions and activities that promote personal academic, artistic, and behavioral growth.
The pilot program will launch within twelve Oregon public schools this February with a debut episode covering the topic of Jazz. In conjunction, each Pilot School will have the opportunity to host an assembly delivered by Aaron Meyer and provided by the Oregon Music Hall of Fame. For Music Workshop to be free of charge to public elementary schools, donations are needed. Please go to musicworkshopedu.org to donate today.
