Online scrapbook. Portland, Oregon
From WNYC.org – http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/articles/music-hub/2013/may/14/check-ahead-radiation-city-animals-median/Not sure how long to link will be there – the new album comes out next week (May 21-ish 2013)
So far so good – a lot less reverb so the vocals really shine.
“Portland Made” – so much going on here – manufacturers, crafters, retailers, record labels, etc. http://www.portlandmade.com/
Portland Oregon is one of the few places to offer free, holistic, comprehensive self defense options program for girls ages 10 – 17.
GirlStrength is a free violence-prevention program for self-identifying girls between the ages of 10 and 17. The program goes into schools and community centers offering after-school classes and week long camps emphasizing self-defense skills. In four years, over 5000 girls were trained.
GirlsStrength focuses on non-physical prevention strategies, confidence building, and physical self-defense skills, and covers these topics
Read more about GirlStrength: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/49818 and request the program for your Multnomah County School.
To raise awareness of this essential program, sign and share this online petition: Support GirlStrength!
Also, Summer and spring break camps, and after school programs available
GirlStrength is a sister program to WomenStrength – self defense options for women!
Funnier than Portlandia – it’s Vancouvria! Our poor small town neighbors to the north take a class on surviving Portland:
First episode here on Vancouvria’s Youtube page
I’m sure it’s been done before, but I love the idea of Cash Mobs. So I started another one up for Portland.
Here’s the FB page:
Portland Cash Mob on Facebook
Since there are some folks not on Facebook, I’ll update this blog as well.
What’s a Cash Mob?
Basically, it’s a bunch of folks who go to a local small business at a predetermined time, and pledge to spend about $20 or so. Like a Flash Mob, it’s a hit-and-disperse. Hit the local business, give them an influx of sales, then on your merry way!
The location will be announced around 24hrs ahead of time. All businesses chosen will be OK for kids, and will have many things for sale under $20, and appealing to everyone. No sign up, no commitment, just tell your friends!
The first one will be Sunday Dec. 16th at 4pm. Location TBD
also on yelp: http://www.yelp.com/topic/portland-cash-mob-portland-sunday-dec-16th-4pm