Archives for November 2011

Kenton Firehouse Holiday Sale (December 3-4, 2011)

November 28, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

The 8th Annual Kenton Firehouse Holiday Sale takes place Saturday and Sunday, December 3 and 4, 2011 at the firehouse (8105 N Brandon).

Just a few blocks from Kenton’s Paul Bunyan, this annual neighborhood holiday sale featuring local artists has been organized since 2004 by the artists themselves, each taking on roles to make the sale happen. One artist in the show is Hilary Pfeifer of Bunny with a Toolbelt who will be releasing her first book this season, a colorful alphabet book called “Elephabet” featuring her whimsical handmade wood animals & more!

This two day sale features a selection of wearable, household, and paper crafts made by talented local artists including Katharina Cahen – Jewelry, Al Flory – Photography & Cards, Margaret Gardner – Ceramics, and a lot more.

Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and enter benefit raffles for chances to win gift packages of homemade art from the ten participating artists. Raffle ticket proceeds benefit the Japanese Magnet Program at Richmond Elementary School, the North Portland Tool Library, and the Oregon Food Bank.

The sale runs 11am to 4pm both days, and admission is free!

Holiday Express 2011

November 27, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

Climb aboard the 2011 Holiday Express, beginning Friday, December 2.

Join Santa Claus and his elves for a magical ride behind Portland’s famous steam locomotives. Vintage rail cars transport you through wilderness in the heart of the city. Roundtrip rides run from Oaks Park Station through Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge to the Springwater Trail gateway on the Oregon Pacific Railroad.

The Oregon Pacific Railroad operated trains depart Oaks Park Station for a 40 minute ride along the river. Somehow Santa Claus finds the time to make an appearance on each train!

There are six train rides on Fridays, December 2 and 9, and nine rides Saturdays and Sundays, December 3, 4, 10, and 11. For more details, including ticket information, visit the Oregon Rail Heritage Foundation website.

Buy your tickets in advance! Proceeds from the tours go to help build a new engine house and the Rail Heritage Center in the OMSI District for Portland’s historic steam locomotives.

Holiday Cheer: A Celebration of Oregon Authors (4-December-2011)

November 27, 2011 by Dave Knows 2 Comments

The 44th Annual Holiday Cheer: A Celebration of Oregon Authors, takes place Sunday, December 4, 2011 from noon until 5pm at the Oregon Historical Society (1200 SW Park).

This celebration of Oregon writers is a popular holiday tradition. Dozens of authors will be on hand displaying, autographing, and of course selling their latest works.

This year’s attendees include Carl Abbott, Jean Auel, Joe Bianco, Gerry Frank, Bart King, and a lot more.

Admission is $5 (OHS members and children under 17 get in free). Author signings are available from noon until 4pm. Visit the Holiday Cheer for the full list of authors attending and special events.

Holiday Booze Bazaar (3-December-2011)

November 27, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

Whiskey! The 6th annual Holiday Booze Bazaar takes place Saturday, December 3 at House Spirits Distillery (2025 SE 7th).

It’s that time again for our big holiday blowout here at the distillery. And as we’ve done just about every year we having a wonderful new spirit to release into the world. This year we are releasing our 2nd batch of House Spirits Coffee Liqueur, which our 1st batch was a huge success last year. With this batch we made a double distilled, 100% Barbados Molasses Rum and blended it with a special batch of cold brew Stumptown Coffee (Guatemala Antigua Buenavista fair trade coffee), sweetened it every-so-slightly with Demerara sugar syrup and hinted it with cinnamon and sweet orange peel. Man, it is delicious!

Vendors this year include Chop Butchery, Dishing Up Oregon book (author Ashley Gartland will be at event), Imbibe Magazine, Stumptown Coffee, Theo Chocolate, and more!

Heather and I have attended this event in years past and can attest that this is a holiday bazaar you’ll actually enjoy!

Mini cocktails and spirit samples will be available, as well as booze gift boxes, barware, bitters, mixers and cocktail books. This event is free, but you must be over 21 to attend. It runs from 11am until 6pm.

History Pub: History of Kam Wah Chung and the Chinese Experience in Eastern Oregon (28-November-2011)

November 27, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

History of Kam Wah Chung and the Chinese Experience in Eastern Oregon is the topic of the latest History Pub at the Kennedy School Theater (5736 NE 33rd) this Monday, November 28, 2011.

Kam Wah Chung Museum is a must-see for anyone with an interest in Oregon history. Preserving the legacy of the Chinese workforce in Oregon, the museum contains artifacts and displays that share some of the trials of everyday life of these people. Chinese businessman Lung On and herbal doctor Ing Hay worked out of this building. Dr. Hay administered care to the Chinese gold-mine workers, pioneers, and others from the John Day area and beyond by using traditional Chinese remedies.

The presenter is Christina Sweet, curator of the Kam Wah Chung museum.

The program begins at 7pm, and goes about two hours.

The History pub events are free presentations, sponsored by the Oregon Historical Society and Holy Names Heritage Center, that join beer and history on the last Monday of every month. Admission is free and this event is all ages. Please bring canned food donations for the Oregon Food Bank!

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