CHAMBER FRIDAY FLASH – May 10, 2013

Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce – Weekly News & updates

For and from our chamber members

 

 

• Monday luncheon:   Our next Monday luncheon is scheduled for May 20, 2013, that is a week from next Monday. The Forest Grove Leader will be our luncheon sponsor and The Caterer will be Aramark from Pacific University and our speaker will be our new Police Chief Janie Schutz.  A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $10.00/members and $12.00/guests.  Please RSVP to the chamber by e-mail director@visitforestgrove.com or by phone 503-357-3006 as soon as possible.

 

Please bear with us as we work through billing processes.  If by chance, you receive a dues invoice that you have already paid or have questions about, please feel free to contact the Chamber so that we can remedy this problem.  Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated.

A NEW FEATURE

The Friday flash will feature an article each month from one of the Chamber’s Board members to help you learn more about the make-up of our Board of Directors. Today’s article is by new Executive Director of the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce- Howard Sullivan.

In the fall of 1976, I came to Forest Grove to attend Pacific University and played baseball for the Boxers.  I did not know that 37 years later I would still be here.  Upon my graduation for the Pacific in the spring of 1979, I was hired by the Forest Grove School District and started at Neil Armstrong Jr. High in the fall of 1979.  After teaching there and Tom McCall, I moved to Forest Grove High School in the fall of 1997.

In my fifteen years at the high school, I taught numerous social studies classes, and served as the Activity Director and Leadership teacher.  I have been married for 34 years, this coming July, to my lovely wife LaDonna and I have two children Darci age 30 and Dylan age 24.  Darci is a Special Education teacher in the Sheridan School District and Dylan is finishing up his Master’s Degree at Pacific University this spring.  He is also entering the teaching field.  My wife and I reside in Forest Grove.

Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on ….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

 

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here as well as post it on our website calendar of events.

 

• FOREST GROVE HIGH SCHOOL’S ANNUAL VIKING PLANT SALE If Spring has your green thumb twitching, mark your calendar for May 9-11 from 10 am to 5 pm each day in the greenhouses behind Forest Grove High School. Literally thousands of colorful annuals, potted plants and hanging baskets will be for sale.

 

• 1910 Main also continues to take reservations for their multi-course wine paring dinners.  If you are serious about wine and want to learn how to pair good wine with good food, sign up for the May 11 wine paring dinner.  This dinner features 5 courses with wine parings for $60 per person, gratuity not included.  Paul and Lori Gates of Gresser Vineyard will be guiding guests through the wine and food parings to share facts and trivia about their wines.  Call 503-430-7014 to make reservations

 

• MAY 11 Plum Hill Date night.  Complimentary wine tasting and appetizers. Optional dinner catered by Coyote’s (Menu TBD).

 

• MAY 12 Plum Hill Mother’s day wine brunch.  4 courses catered by Doughboys each paired with wine in a tea party setting.  $27.   RSVP required.

 

• 5K VIKING CHALLENGE:  The Viking Booster club is once again presenting their annual 5k run to raise funds to support FGHS athletics and activities.  The 5k Viking challenge will take place on May 11^th at the Forest Grove High School stadium.  The cost is $20.  Contact Melissa at 503-481-6350 or Doug/Athletic Director @ 503-359-2437 for more information.

 

• Friends of Fernhill Wetlands will be having a planting event on Saturday May 11.  Help plant native perennial plants around the picnic shelter. Together we can beautify Fernhill Wetlands while creating butterfly and hummingbird habitat! Meet at the Fernhill picnic shelter at 9 a.m. Rain or shine. Please bring work gloves and sturdy boots. Free coffee and donuts! To volunteer, please contact: Christian Haaning at haaningc@cleanwaterservices.org

 

• STAY IN OREGON! Day trips, overnight trips and extended stays.  You are invited to design your trip and learn all about the destinations and scenic byways that Oregon has to offer.  Pick up a flyer at the Chamber and fill out the scavenger hunt questions and bring it with you Thursday May 16, 2013 at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center, 6 to 7:30 pm, 2037 Douglas Street, Forest Grove.

• Attend a free workshop May 7 in Banks or Thursday May 9 in Tigard to help identify invasive plants and keep them at bay. Once you learn to identify   these fast-growing invaders report them to the Oregon Invasive Species Hotline.

• Farmers Market begins on May 15, 2013

 

• SHREDDING EVENT  Saturday May 11, Council and Ash Street parking lot 9 am to 1 pm restricted to personal documents

 

• SQUARE FOOT GARDENING WORKSHOP, Saturday May 11, 2013, from 2 to 3 pm at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center.  Presented by Jerry Anderson, Master Gardner.  Free, but donations encouraged for FGSC Center.

 

REMEMBER your membership with the Chamber allows you to use our board room for meetings on a scheduled basis.  Our copy machine is available for only 6 cents a copy!

 

• The International Student Exchange Program will be bring two students to Forest Grove High School for the 2013-14 school.  This organization is looking for two host families for these students to stay with.  For more information contact Julie at 503-320-0267

 

• LOOKING AHEAD: For those of you who like to plan ahead!

 

 

• May 18-19; Save the Music.  Six of our favorite musicians have volunteered their time and music to entertain you and raise funds to pay annual copyright fees so music can continue at Plum Hill.  $10 per person, per day or $15 per couple per day.

 

• Visitation Parish Center Spring Breakfast & Bake Sale

 

May 19th—8:30 am to Noon

Adults- $6, Children (6-12)-$5 Children 5 & under-Free, Immediate Family- $25

Sponsored by Visitation Washington DC Kids

Questions: Doris Kennedy (503-357-0463)

 

• Friends of Historic Forest Grove Annual Garden Tour, June 2, 2013, Tour hours are 12:00 to 4:00 Tickets are on sale at the old train station – 1936 19^th Ave.  (corner of 19^th and Main)  11:45 -3:00

 

• Forest Grove Rotary CONCOURS d’Elegance, will return on July 21, 2013, Stay tuned for more information as the time nears.

 

• Washington County Fair:  July 25, 26, 28, 2013

 

• International Oregon Air Show July 26, 27, 28, 2013

 The Forest Grove Chamber Of Commerce is an organization for business and professional people who work together to stimulate a prosperous business environment for a more vibrant community.

 

CHAMBER FRIDAY FLASH – May 3, 2013

Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce – Weekly News & updates

For and from our chamber members

 

 

• Monday luncheon:   Our next Monday luncheon is scheduled for May 20, 2013. The Forest Grove Leader will be our luncheon sponsor and The Caterer will be Aramark from Pacific University and our speaker will our new Police Chief Jamie Schutz.  A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $10.00/members and $12.00/guests.  Please RSVP to the chamber by e-mail director@visitforestgrove.com or by phone 503-357-3006 as soon as possible.

 

A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!  The Big Sky Conference is holding their conference Track and Field Championships here in Forest Grove at Pacific University on May 7 thru May 11 This track and field meet includes eleven (11) colleges.  If any of you out there are interested in doing some kind of promotion or coupon program for this event–The Chamber will have an informational booth at the event. We will gladly disperse any information, coupons, deals, etc. that you may want to include. Any help manning the booth would be greatly appreciated.  We have just received the posters that can be displayed in your place of business.  If you would like to have one of these posters, you can pick one up at the chamber, or, if you prefer, we can deliver one to you.  In addition to the posters, we will have a banner in front of the Chamber welcoming the Big Sky Conference to our city!

 

 

A NEW FEATURE

The Friday flash will feature an article each month from one of the Chamber’s Board members to help you learn more about the make-up of our Board of Directors. Today’s article is by Board member Sophia Stamatis, Community Education Manager at the Tuality Center for Geriatric Psychiatry.

 

Seventeen years before the term “baby boomers” was in our vocabulary, Tuality Healthcare opened the only acute geriatric psychiatric hospital Oregon.  The first phase of the program was focused on outpatient services.

 

Today, with three fulltime on site psychiatrists, Tuality can offer both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment in a positive and supportive environment to assist patients in achieving their optimal level of functioning.

 

Referrals to Tuality Center for Geriatric Psychiatry are available via phone 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  Admissions are accepted 24 hours a day 7 days a week.  Following the Screening, a determination is made by he attending psychiatrist as to whether the prospective patient meets the level of acuity for the impatient program.

 

For more information feel free to call Sophia Stamatis, Community Education Manager at 503-359-

 

 

Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on ….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

 

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here as well as post it on our website calendar of events.

 

• FOREST GROVE HIGH SCHOOL’S ANNUAL VIKING PLANT SALE If Spring has your green thumb twitching, mark your calendar for May 2-4 and May 9-11 from 10 am to 5 pm each day in the greenhouses behind Forest Grove High School. Literally thousands of colorful annuals, potted plants and hanging baskets will be for sale
• LOOKING FOR A GREAT NURSERY?  CREEKSIDE TREASURES FARM & NURSERY Located at 9036 N W Gales Creek Road has everything you need; Flowers, vegetable starts, bird baths and solar lighting.  Shop local for some great yard and garden values!

 

• 1910 MAIN has “Big Ron Sabin” back again to perform for you from 5 until 8 pm on Friday May 3^rd.  Winemaker Neil Frederickson of Provincial Vineyard, will be pouring –come and enjoy!

 

• 1910 also Continues to take reservations for their multi-course wine paring dinners.  If you are serious about wine and want to learn how to pair good wine with good food, sign up for the May 11 wine paring dinner.  This dinner features 5 courses with wine parings for $60 per person, gratuity not included.  Paul and Lori Gates of Gresser Vineyard will be guiding guests through the wine and food parings to share facts and trivia about their wines.  Call 503-430-7014 to make reservations

 

• PLUMHILL VINEYARD AND WINERY has some cool events coming up!  May 5^th Cinco de Mayo Celebration.  Sangria or margarita by-the-glass $5 Complimentary chips and salsa. Buy two packages of mix and get a free bottle of Rose’

MAY 11 Date night.  Complimentary wine tasting and appetizers. Optional dinner catered by Coyote’s

MAY 12 Mother’s day wine brunch.  4 courses catered by Doughboys each paired with wine in a tea party setting.  $27.   RSVP required.

 

• FERNHILL WETLANDS – A SHOW CASE OF SUSTAINABLIITY Join Victoria Lowe to find out why people are flocking to Fernhill Wetlands.  A new water garden, and natural treatment systems to improve water quality are also enhancing habitat for migratory birds and creating a more beautiful place for visitors to enjoy. Stop by the Forest Grove Library on Tuesday May 7 from 7 to 8 pm to learn more about our great wetlands!

 

• 5K VIKING CHALLENGE:  The Viking Booster club is once again presenting their annual 5k run to raise funds to support FGHS athletics and activities.  The 5k Viking challenge will take place on May 11^th at the Forest Grove High School stadium.  The cost is $20.  Contact Melissa at 503-481-6350 or Doug/Athletic Director @ 50352437 for more information.

 

• STAY IN OREGON! Day trips, overnight trips and extended stays.  You are invited to design your trip and learn all about the destinations and scenic byways that Oregon has to offer.  Pick up a flyer at the Chamber and fill out the scavenger hunt questions and bring it with you Thursday May 16, 2013 at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center, 6 to 7:30 pm, 2037 Douglas Street, Forest Grove.

 

 

REMEMBER your membership with the Chamber allows you to use our board room for meetings on a scheduled basis.  Our copy machine is available for only 6 cents a copy!

 

• LOOKING FOR A JOB? Reinecker Nursery is looking for a mature delivery person (man or woman) to deliver flowers primarily to Bend and Redmond two days a week.  Something like Tuesdays and Thursdays, days could be somewhat flexible.  There are also local (Portland/Vancouver area) deliveries available for a third day of the week if someone wanted another day.  You would drive a Chevy or GMC stretch van towing a 10’ trailer.  The vans are loaded here and there would be help to unload at the delivery site.  Usual departure time is 6 to 6:30 am.  No special license is needed.  They would like someone with immediate availability, starting next week if possible.  The position would last through May and June.  If Interested please call Mike at 503-357-5106

 

• The International Student Exchange Program will be bring two students to Forest Grove High School for the 2013-14 school.  This organization is looking for two host families for these students to stay with.  For more information contact Julie at 503-320-0267

 

• LOOKING AHEAD: For those of you who like to plan ahead!

 

• PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MUSIC OFFERINGS; Saturday May 4, Symphonic Band Concert

 

• Farmers Market begins on May 15, 2013

 

• FAIRE IN THE GROVE: May 4 and 5 at McMenamins and Lodge

 

• SPRING CLEAN UP EVENT, CURBSIDE PICKUP  Monday May 6 through Friday May 10, 2013

 

• SHREDDING EVENT  Saturday May 11, Council and Ash Street parking lot 9 am to 1 pm restricted to personal documents

 

• SQUARE FOOT GARDENING WORKSHOP, Saturday May 11, 2013, from 2 to 3 pm at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center.  Presented by Jerry Anderson, Master Gardner.  Free, but donations encouraged for FGSC Center.

 

• Friends of Historic Forest Grove annual Garden tour, June 2, 2013, Tour hours are 12:00 to 4:00 Tickets are on sale at the old train station – 1936 19^th Ave.  (corner of 19^th and Main)  11:45 -3:00

 

• Forest Grove Rotary CONCOURS d’Elegance, will return on July 21, 2013, Stay tuned for more information as the time nears.

 

• Washington County Fair:  July 25, 26, 28, 2013

 

• International Oregon Air Show July 26, 27, 28, 2013

 

 

 

    The Forest Grove Chamber Of Commerce is an organization for business and professional people who work together to stimulate a prosperous business environment for a more vibrant community.

 

R                                                                                FRIDAY FLASH – April 26, 2013

                                                         Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce – Weekly News & updates

                                                                            For and From our chamber members 

                                                                              P:  503.357.3006      F:  503.357.2367

 

• Monday luncheon:   Our next Monday luncheon is scheduled for May 20, 2013. The Forest Grove Leader will be our luncheon sponsor and The Caterer will be Aramark from Pacific University..  A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $10.00/members and $12.00/guests.  Advance reservations are requested.
• We have a lunch sponsor opening for the month of August, please call the Chamber to reserve this time for your business. Please notify us by 4:00pm (Thursday the 16th) reservations can be made by phone (503.357.3006) or via email.

• A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!  The Big Sky Conference is holding their conference Track and Field Championships here in Forest Grove at Pacific University on May 7 thru May 11 This track and field meet includes eleven (11) colleges.  If any of you out there are interested in doing some kind of promotion or coupon program for this event, for Example: “If they identify themselves as part of the Big Sky conference”, your establishment would provide some kind of discount.  Just an idea for you all to consider –The Chamber will have an informational booth at the event. We will gladly disperse any information, coupons, deals, etc. that you may want to include. Any help manning the booth would be greatly appreciated.

• Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on ….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here as well as post it on our website calendar of events.

• First Wednesday The First 1^st Wednesday of the year Celebration will begin May 1, with the theme: Sweet Words: Authors and Chocolates!  Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Authors, sip local wine and taste wonderful chocolate.  What could be better than Poetry, Chocolate and Wine?

• NO HOST WINE TASTING AND FREE FILM:  Dairy Creek Community Food Web presents a free film “Oregon wines: Grapes of Place,” Wednesday May 1, at 6:30 pm in the Community Auditorium, 1923 Main St.  Come and meet and greet founding families of the Willamette Valley wine industry and celebrate 1^st Wednesday with sweet words and great local wines.

• PRESERVATION FAIRE:  Saturday April 27 at Central School, Friends of Historic Forest Grove will have a booth at the Faire and will host an open house at the old train station and museum located at 19^th and Main.  All events are from 9:30 am to 2 pm.

• FOREST GROVE HIGH SCHOOL’S ANNUAL VIKING PLANT SALE If Spring has your green thumb twitching, mark your calendar for May 2-4 and May 9-11 from 10 am to 5 pm each day in the greenhouses behind Forest Grove High School. Literally thousands of colorful annuals, potted plants and hanging baskets will be for sale

• FARM & NURSERY Have had their spring opening and new products and treasures abound! More plants, vegetable starts, landscape art, bird baths and solar lighting.  We are open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm when you visit the Nursery, don’t forget to stop by the newly opened Gales Creek store!  The new owners have spent the last year remodeling the store. Hours are from 6 am to 6pm

• FRIDAY MUSIC at 1910 Main.  Music performance by Moses Barrett from 5 pm to 8 pm.  Moses, Forest Grove native, has spent the last few years in Canada and plays music ranging from turn of the century American to modern hip-hop.

• A CHANCE TO BE HEARD:  Senator Bruce Starr will be holding a Town Hall meeting April 29^th  at 6:30 pm in the Forest Grove Community Auditorium at 1918 Main St.

• FOREST GROVE GRAD NIGHT needs your help!  Please join the FGHS senior class parents in a special wine tasting hosted by the Montinore Estate 3663 SW Dilly Road. Friday April 26^th from 5 to 8 pm there is no entry fee.  We invite you to taste wines and enjoy appetizers, while knowing that your contribution will help the senior class more fully enjoy their ALL NIGHT GRADUATON PARTY. The cost of tasting is $5 and will be donated to the party fund.  A portion of sales for any wine purchased will also help the senior class as Montinore Estate will be donating a percentage of sales to the party

• MERCY CORPS NW SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING  Working with partners in Forest Grove and Hillsboro, MercyCorps NW will be bringing their small business services to Washington County. The Foundations “Get your business started the right way” is a six week course that covers the essentials needed to start a small business, and business plan requirements.  The class is Wednesdays 4-7 pm (except July 3^rd) June 5^th to July 17^th at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, 5193 NE Elam Young Parkway. The cost is $150 but partial scholarships are available based on income.  Maximum class size is 30 but slots have been reserved for Forest Grove residents/businesses.  For more information call 503-896-5087

• 5K VIKING CHALLENGE:  The Viking Booster club is once again presenting their annual 5k run to raise funds to support FGHS athletics and activities.  The 5k Viking challenge will take place on May 11^th at the Forest Grove High School stadium.  The cost is $20.  Contact Melissa at 503-481-6350 or Doug/Athletic Director @ 50352437 for more information.

• Washington D.C. Kids PIZZA BINGO April 26 at 6:30 pm at the Visitation Parish Center.  Bingo, pizza, concession stand, babysitting, goodie walk, family fun for all ages.  All advanced ticket sales will receive your choice of additional bingo card or 5 goodie walk tickets free at the door. Questions?  Call Doris Kennedy 503-357-0463

• STAY IN OREGON! Day trips, overnight trips and extended stays.  You are invited to design your trip and learn all about the destinations and scenic byways that Oregon has to offer.  Pick up a flyer at the Chamber and fill out the scavenger hunt questions and bring it with you Thursday May 16, 2013 at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center, 6 to 7:30 pm, 2037 Douglas Street, Forest Grove.

• REMEMBER your membership with the Chamber allows you to use our board room for meetings on a scheduled basis.  Our copy machine is available for only 6 cents a copy!

LOOKING FOR A JOB? Reinecker Nursery is looking for a mature delivery person (man or woman) to deliver flowers primarily to Bend and Redmond two days a week.  Something like Tuesdays and Thursdays, days could be somewhat flexible.  There are also local (Portland/Vancouver area) deliveries available for a third day of the week if someone wanted another day.  You would drive a Chevy or GMC stretch van towing a 10’ trailer.  The vans are loaded here and there would be help to unload at the delivery site.  Usual departure time is 6 to 6:30 am.  No special license is needed.  They would like someone with immediate availability, starting next week if possible.  The position would last through May and June.  If Interested please call Mike at 503-357-5106

• LOOKING AHEAD: For those of you who like to plan ahead!

• A Special Event:  There will be a Formal dedication of Veterans Memorial Park, April 26, 2013, Call Cornelius City Hall for time of event.

• PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MUSIC OFFERINGS; Saturday May 4, Symphonic Band Concert

• First Wednesday The First 1^st Wednesday of the year Celebration will begin May 1, with the theme: Sweet Words: Authors and Chocolates!  Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Authors, sip local wine and taste wonderful chocolate.  What could be better than Poetry, Chocolate and Wine?

• FOREST GROVE Farmers Market begins on May 15, 2013

• MEET THE ARTIST:  The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission will sponsor the 9^th” Meet the artist event” featuring Fused Glass Artist BILL ZUELKE. The Art Exhibition and workshop which will be hosted by Andy and Lynne Magner in their 1902 historic home on Saturday May 4^th at 6:30 pm.  Hearty appetizers, desserts, and wine will be served, and each participant will have the opportunity to create a 6” X 6” fused glass tile.  Tickets are $40 per person.  100% of ticket sales benefit the work of the Public Arts Commission. Tickets must be reserved by April 26^th and the event is limited to 32 guests.  For reservations, contact Linda Taylor at 503-359-4690 or joinhands@aol.com

• FAIRE IN THE GROVE: May 4 and 5 at McMenamins and Lodge

• SPRING CLEAN UP EVENT Monday May 6 through Friday May 10, 2013

• SHREDDING EVENT  Saturday May 11, Council and Ash Street parking lot 9 am to 1 pm restricted to personal documents

• SQUARE FOOT GARDENING WORKSHOP, Saturday May 11, 2013 ,from  2 to 3 pm at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center.  Presented by Jerry Anderson, Master Gardner.  Free, but donations encouraged for FGSC Center.

• Friends of Historic Forest Grove annual Garden tour, June 2, 2013, Tour hours are 12:00 to 4:00 Tickets are on sale at the old train station – 1936 19^th Ave.  (corner of 19^th and Main)  11:45 -3:00

• Forest Grove Rotary CONCOURS d’Elegance, will return on July 21, 2013, Stay tuned for more information as the time nears.

• Washington County Fair:  July 25, 26, 28, 2013

• International Oregon Air Show July 26, 27, 28, 2013

 

 

 

    The Forest Grove Chamber Of Commerce is an organization for business and professional people who work together to stimulate a prosperous business environment for a more vibrant community.

                                                                                   CHAMBER FRIDAY FLASH – April 19, 2013

                                                                     Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce – Weekly News & updates

                                                                                         For and From our chamber members

• Monday luncheon:   Our next Monday luncheon is scheduled for May 20, 2013. The Forest Grove Leader will be our luncheon sponsor and The speaker and Caterer will be announced soon.  A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $10.00/members and $12.00/guests.  Advance reservations are requested.  Please notify us by 4:00pm (Thursday the 16th) reservations can be made by phone (503.357.3006) or via email.

 

• A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!  The Big Sky Conference is holding their conference Track and Field Championships here in Forest Grove at Pacific University on May 7 thru May 11 This track and field meet includes eleven (11) colleges.  If any of you out there are interested in doing some kind of promotion or coupon program for this event, for Example: “If they identify themselves as part of the Big Sky conference”, your establishment would provide some kind of discount.  Just an idea for you all to consider –The Chamber will have an informational booth at the event. We will gladly disperse any information, coupons, deals, etc. that you may want to include.  I need your information by next Wednesday the 24^th so I can send details and information on special things happening in Forest Grove to the Big Sky Conference so they can send it to the schools.  Let me know how I can help, this could be a good thing for Forest Grove. If anyone can help with manning the booth it would be greatly appreciated!!

 

Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on ….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

 

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here as well as post it on our website calendar of events.

• JOIN THE TASTING ROOM AT 1910 MAIN, April 19^th with Ron Hughes. Ron is known for his unique original interpretations, eclectic taste and love of improvisation; Ron Hughes is a musical gem.  His skill at playing the acoustic finger-style baritone guitar combined with his rich baritone voice, an extensive and an incredibly varied repertoire are a truly a matchless combination.  We will also be featuring Dion Vineyard.  Beth Klinger will be pouring 2009 and 2010 Pinot Noir and 2012 Pinot Gris.

• EARTH DAY IS HERE! Participate by planting a MOBILE GARDEN CART.  A Mobile Garden Cart is a donated grocery cart, retrofitted with landscape liner, and filled with soil/compost to become an optimal space for growing a small’ moveable garden.  Imagine one on your patio or balcony!  Interested?  Join the Dairy Creek Community Food Web and Forest Grove Senior and Community Center on Monday April 22, 9 am to 11 am. At 2037 Douglas St. Cost is $10 per cart.

• FOREST GROVE HIGH SCHOOL’S ANNUAL VIKING PLANT SALE If Spring has your green thumb twitching, mark your calendar for May 2-4 and May 9-11 from 10 am to 5 pm each day in the greenhouses behind Forest Grove High School. Literally thousands of colorful annuals, potted plants and hanging baskets will be for sale

• FARM & NURSERY Have had their spring opening and new products and treasures abound! More plants, vegetable starts, landscape art, bird baths and solar lighting.  We are open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm when you visit the Nursery, don’t forget to stop by the newly opened Gales Creek store!  The new owners have spent the last year remodeling the store. Hours are from 6 am to 6pm.

• PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MUSIC OFFERINGS April 19^th Choir Concert; April 20, Orchestra Concert; Saturday May 4, Symphonic Band Concert

• DAIRY CREEK COMMUNITY FOOD WEB Presents The movie DIRT!  Food Festival film is free the popcorn is free, even the tea is free! You are guaranteed a lively discussion following the film. Come and find out the difference DIRT makes!!  The Food Web presents a free FOOD FESTIVAL MOVIE every third Thursday.  Education films with free popcorn and tea – How can you beat that!  Stop in and check it out.

• PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ART SERIES Presents ED ASNER as FDR Sunday April 21, 4:30 pm.  This is a special event presented by Ed Asner winner of seven Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards starring in the solo performance drama, FDR.

• B STREET SELF STORAGE IS HAVING AN AUCTION!  Interested in bidding on abandoned storage lockers?  Here is your chance.  Thursday April 25^th B St. Self-Storage will hold an auction starting at 10 am sharp.  They open the door and you make a bid-Sounds Exciting!! Cash only

• FOREST GROVE GRAD NIGHT Needs your help!  Please join the FGHS senior class parents in a special wine tasting hosted by the Montinore Estate 3663 SW Dilly Road. Friday April 26^th from 5 to 8 pm There is no entry fee.  We invite you to taste wines and enjoy appetizers, while knowing that your contribution will help the senior class more fully enjoy their ALL NIGHT GRADUATON PARTY. The cost of tasting is $5 and will be donated to the party fund.  A portion of sales for any wine purchased will also help the senior class as Montinore Estate will be donating a percentage of sales to the party

• TUALITY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION PLANT SALE Monday April 22, 11 am to 7 pm Celebrate Earth Day and help support the fight against cancer.  Fisher Farms has generously donated a variety of fruit and berry plants designed to grow in patio containers or small outdoor spaces.  These plants provide amazing fruit as well as exquisite ornamental qualities. .Urban Apples &30 (retail price $50) Thorn less Raspberry $20 (Retail $30) Sunshine Blueberry $15 ( retail $18)  100% of the proceeds benefit Tuality’s cancer programs and services. Tuality Health Care 335 SE 8^th Ave. Main floor conference Room.

• AG AND FARMING TOWN HALL Tuesday April 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Forest Grove city Library, 2144 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove.  Join the conversation with legislators and farming experts; local farmer Dave Vanasche, Hillsboro Farmers Market Manager, Laura Conroy and State Representative Deborah Boone and State Representative Ben Unger.

• MERCY CORPS NW SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING  Working with partners in Forest Grove and Hillsboro, MercyCorpsNW will be bringing their small business services to Washington County. The Foundations “Get your business started the right way” is a six week course that covers the essentials needed to start a small business, and business plan requirements.  The class is Wednesdays 4-7 pm (except July 3^rd) June 5^th to July 17^th at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, 5193 NE Elam Young Parkway. The cost is $150 but partial scholarships are available based on income.  Maximum class size is 30 but slots have been reserved for Forest Grove residents/businesses.  For more information call 503-896-5087

• Washington D.C. Kids PIZZA BINGO April 26 at 6:30 pm at the Visitation Parish Center.  Bingo, pizza, concesion stand,baby sitting, goodie walk, family fun for all ages.  All advanced ticket sales will receive your choice of additional bingo card or 5 goodie walk tickets free at the door. Questions?  Call Doris Kennedy 503-357-0463

• REMEMBER your membership with the Chamber allows you to use our board room for meetings on a scheduled basis.  Our copy machine is available for only 6 cents a copy!

• LOOKING AHEAD: For those of you who like to plan ahead!

• Major road construction on TY Highway beginning April 2013 ODOT, in partnership with the City of Hillsboro, will begin construction in April 2013 on a $14 million paving and utility project on TV Highway (OR*) from Minter Bridge Road to SW 331^st Avenue.  This stretch includes 10^th Avenue, Baseline Street and Oak Street Through downtown Hillsboro. Work will include repairing the Dairy Creek Bridge.

• A Special Event:  There will be a Formal dedication ofVeteransMemorial Park, April 26, 2013,CallCorneliusCity Hallfor time of event.

• First Wednesday Celebration will begin May 1, with the theme: Sweet Words: Authors and Chocolates!

• FOREST GROVE Farmers Market begins on May 15, 2013

• MEET THE ARTIST  The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission will sponsor  the 9^th” Meet the artist event ”  The Art Exhibition and workshop which will be  hosted by Andy and Lynne Magner in their 1902  historic home on Saturday May 4^th at 6:30 pm.  Hearty appetizers, desserts, and wine will be served, and each participant will have the opportunity to creat a 6” X 6” fused glass tile.  Tickets are $40 per person.  100% of ticket sales benefit the work of the Public Arts Commission. Tickets must be reserved before April 26^th and the event is limited to 32 guests.  For reservations, contact Linda Taylor at 503-354690 or joinhands@aol.com

• SPRING CLEAN UP EVENT Monday May 6 through Friday May 10, 2013

• SHREDDING EVENT  Saturday May 11, Council and Ash Street parking lot 9 am to 1 pm restricted to personal documents

• SQUARE FOOT GARDENING WORKSHOP, Saturday May 112013, 2 to 3 pm at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center.  Presented by Jerry Anderson, Master Gardner.  Free, but donations encouraged for FGSC Center.

• Friends of Historic Forest Grove annual Garden tour,  June 2, 2013, Tour hours are 12:00 to 4:00 Tickets are on sale at the old train station – 1936 19^th Ave.  (corner of 19^th and Main)  11:45 -3:00

• Forest Grove Rotary CONCOURS d’Elegance, will return on July 21, 2013, Stay tuned for more information as the time nears.

• Washington County Fair:  July 25, 26, 28, 2013

• International Oregon Air Show July 26, 27, 28, 2013

 

 

 

    The Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber Of Commerce is an organization for business and professional people who work together to stimulate a prosperous business environment for a more vibrant community.

 

CHAMBER FRIDAY FLASH – April 12, 2013

Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce – Weekly News & updates

For and From our chamber members

 

• Monday luncheon:   Our next Monday luncheon is scheduled for April 15, 2013. Jill Wilson of Stitch-N-Again is our luncheon sponsor and our speaker will be Washington County Commissioner Bob Terry.  Mr. Terry will speak about the Nursery industry and how it effects the Forest Grove economy. Time permitting he will also share information about the County.  The luncheon will be catered by Maggie’s Buns.
• A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $10.00/members and $12.00/guests.  Advance reservations are requested.  Please notify us by 4:00pm (Thursday the 11th) reservations can be made by phone (503.357.3006) or via emai 

 

• A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!  The Big Sky Conference is holding their conference Track and Field Championships here in Forest Grove at Pacific University on May 7 thru May 11.  The Chamber is getting phone calls from as far away as South Dakota inquiring about our town, motels and restaurants.  This is a heads up that this track meet can be a real boon for our town. Portland State University is the hosting school and they are coming to Forest Grove because they do not have an adequate venue for this conference meet.  The facility at Pacific University and Lincoln Park meets all of their requirements and will bring a lot of people to our town.  Let’s be ready!

 

Chamber Partners in the News

NEW MEMBERS:

• Hybrid heating and air conditioning Located at 230 Baseline in Cornelius.  Kevin Kuntz is the owner. Welcome to our Chamber Family Kevin!!
• Affordable Automotive  Located at 1776 N Adair in Cornelius Welcome Affordable Automotive!

Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on ….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

 

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here as well as post it on our website calendar of events.

• JENNINGS McCALL ESTATE SALE Friday, April 5, 9-3 pm (all items 50% off 1-3 pm).  Great Buys in furniture, house wares, books, videos, small appliances, jewelry and more!  Special sale item: Pool Table!2300 Masonic Way in Forest Grove, 503-357-4133\

• CREEKSIDE TREASURES FARM & NURSERY Have had their Spring opening and new products and treasures abound! More plants, vegetable starts, landscape art, bird baths and solar lighting.  We are open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm when you visit the Nursery, don’t forget to stop by the newly opened Gales Creek store!  The new owners have spent the last year remodeling the store. Hours are from 6 am to 6pm.

• PACIFIC UNIVERSITY MUSIC OFFERINGS:  Friday April 12 – Jazz night, biggest Jazz event of the semester!  Admission is $7 general admission, $5 for seniors. Other concert to follow are: April 19^th Choir Concert; April 20, Orchestra Concert; Saturday May 4, Symphonic Band Concert

• DAIRY CREEK COMMUNITY FOOD WEB Presents The movie DIRT!  Food Festival film is free the popcorn is free, even the tea is free! You are guaranteed a lively discussion following the film.Come and find out the difference DIRT makes!! 

 

• HOW NOT TO BE A VICTIM! Jennings McCall will host a program on Elder Safe & Crime prevention presented by Marsha Langer of Elder Safe Washington County.  Learn who the predators, con artists and swindlers are and how they operate to separate seniors from their resources and possessions.  Wednesday April 17, at 6:30 pm in the Jennings McCall Grand Theatre.

• PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ART SERIES Presents ED ASNER  as FDR Sunday April 21, 4:30 pm.  This is a special event presented by Ed Asner winner of seven Emmy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards starring in the solo performance drama, FDR.

• MAKING GARDENING EASIER WORKSHOP This is a free session for all gardeners who want to avoid pain as a result of gardening pleasures and chores.  Taught by a three person team:  A retired physical therapist, Jeannine Rychlik, a horticulture therapist, Lynn Wagner and retired vocational rehabilitation counselor, Jerry Anderson. This is a free workshop on April 13, 2013 from 2:30 to 4 pm at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center. 2037 Douglas St. Donations encouraged for FG Senior and Community Cente

• NORTH WILLAMETTE VINTNERS WINE TRAIL.  Spend a weekend with us exploringOregon wine country. Our guests are treated to complimentary wine tastings, pairing, entertainment and activities at EACH winery.  April 13, 14, $45 for both Saturday and Sunday $30 for Sunday alone. Use the discount code of NWVPartner before April 1 and get

$5 off.  Info at nwvintners.org

• 1910 MAIN AN AMERICAN BISTRO AND THE TASTING ROOM AT 1910 are presenting a series of multi-course wine dinners. The nest dinner with Sunswept Vineyard is scheduled for April 20^th.  Dinner is five courses with wine pairings for $55 per person. Call 503-430-7014 to make reservations.

• B STREET SELF STORAGE IS HAVING AN AUCTION!  Interested in bidding on abandoned storage lockers?  Here is your chance.  Thursday April 25^th B St. Self-Storage will hold an auction starting at 10 am sharp.  They open the door and you make a bid-Sounds Exciting!! Cash only

• FOREST GROVE GRAD NIGHT Needs your help!  Please join the FGHS senior class parents in a special wine tasting hosted by the Montinore Estate 3663 SW Dilly Road. There is no entry fee.  We invite you to taste wines and enjoy appetizers, while knowing that your contribution will Help the senior class more fully enjoy their ALL NIGHT GRADUATON PARTY. The cost of tasting is $5 and will be donated to the party fund.  A portion of sales for any wine purchased will also help the senior class as Montinore Estate will be donating a percentage of sales to the party

• TUALITY HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION PLANT SALE Monday April 22, 11 am to 7 pm Celebrate Earth Day and help support the fight against cancer.  Fisher Farms has generously donated a variety of fruit and berry plants designed to grow in patio containers or small outdoor spaces.  These plants provide amazing fruit as well as exquisite ornamental qualities. .Urban Apples &30 (retail price $50) Thorn less Raspberry $20 (Retail $30) Sunshine Blueberry $15 ( retail $18)  100% of the proceeds benefit Tuality’s cancer programs and services. Tuality Health Care 335 SE 8^th Ave. Main floor conference Room.

• AG AND FARMING TOWN HALL Tuesday April 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Forest Grove city Library, 2144 Pacific Ave. Forest Grove.  Join the conversation with legislators and farming experts; local farmer Dave Vanasche, Hillsboro Farmers Market Manager, Laura Conroy and State Representative Deborah Boone and State Representative Ben Unger.

• MERCY CORPS NW SMALL BUSINESS TRAINING  Working with partners in Forest Grove and Hillsboro, MercyCorpsNW will be bringing their small business services to Washington County. The Foundations “Get your business started the right way” is a six week course that covers the essentials needed to start a small business, and business plan requirements.  The class is Wednesdays 4-7 pm (except July 3^rd) June 5^th to July 17^th at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, 5193 NE Elam Young Parkway. The cost is $150 but partial scholarships are available based on income.  Maximum class size is 30 but slots have been reserved for Forest Grove residents/businesses.  For more information call 503-896-5087

 

• REMEMBER your membership with the Chamber allows you to use our board room for meetings on a scheduled basis.  Our copy machine is available for only 6 cents a copy!

• LOOKING AHEAD: For those of you who like to plan ahead!

• Major road construction on TY Highway beginning April 2013 ODOT, in partnership with the City of Hillsboro, will begin construction in April 2013 on a $14 million paving and utility project on TV Highway (OR*) from Minter Bridge Road to SW 331^st Avenue.  This stretch includes 10^th Avenue, Baseline Street and Oak Street Through downtown Hillsboro. Work will include repairing the Dairy Creek Bridge.

• Visitation Catholic School will be hosting the April Chamber networking event on April 18 2013 from 5 to 7 pm Mark your calendar for this special networking event.  Hope to see you all there!

• A Special Event:  There will be a Formal dedication ofVeteransMemorial Park, April 26, 2013,CallCorneliusCity Hallfor time of event.

• First Wednesday Celebration will begin May 1, with the theme: Sweet Words: Authors and Chocolates!

• FOREST GROVE Farmers Market begins on May 15, 2013

 

• MEET THE ARTIST  The Forest Grove Public Arts Commission will sponsor  the 9^th” Meet the artist event ”  The Art Exhibition and workshop which will be  hosted by Andy and Lynne Magner in their 1902  historic home on Saturday May 4^th at 6:30 pm.  Hearty appetizers, desserts, and wine will be served, and each participant will have the opportunity to creat a 6” X 6” fused glass tile.  Tickets are $40 per person.  100% of ticket sales benefit the work of the Public Arts Commission. Tickets must be reserved before April 26^th and the event is limited to 32 guests.  For reservations, contact Linda Taylor at 503-354690 or joinhands@aol.com

• SPRING CLEAN UP EVENT Monday May 6 through Friday May 10, 2013

• SHREDDING EVENT  Saturday May 11, Council and Ash Street parking lot 9 am to 1 pm restricated to personal documents.

• Forest Grove Rotary CONCOURS d’Elegance, will return on July 21, 2013, Stay tuned for more information as the time nears.

• Washington County Fair:  July 25, 26, 28, 2013

• International Oregon Air Show July 26, 27, 28, 201

 

    The Forest Grove Chamber Of Commerce is an organization for business and professional people who work together to stimulate a prosperous business environment for a more vibrant community.

 

CHAMBER FRIDAY FLASH – April 5, 2013

Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce
Weekly News & updates

For and From our chamber members 

• Monday luncheon:   Our next Monday luncheon is scheduled for April 15, 2013. Jill Wilson of Stitch-N-Again is our luncheon sponsor and our speaker will be Washington County Commissioner Bob Terry.  Mr. Terry will speak about the Nursery industry and how it effects the Forest Grove economy. Time permitting he will also share information about the County.  The luncheon will be catered by Maggie’s Buns. Please get your RSVP’s in soon!
• A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $10.00/members and $12.00/guests.  Advance reservations are requested.  Please notify us by 4:00pm (Thursday the 11th) reservations can be made by phone (503.357.3006) or via email.

A COSTLY PROBLEM--PLEASE NOTE!  I would like to amend my earlier statement regarding being billed if you RSVP and are unable to attend:  If you can rescind your RSVP by noon on the Thursday before the luncheon, you will not be charged.

 

As you can see by the new heading, the Forest Grove Chamber Board of Directors has changed our name to the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce.  We will be welcoming our Cornelius business neighbors to our combined chamber as we conduct a membership drive in the coming weeks.

 

• Forest Grove to offer Small Business Training Grants! April 12, 2013 deadline!! Here is a special opportunity to get some extra business training The City of Forest Grove will be offering three $1000 grants to provide comprehensive business management training.  The training grants will enable a small business owner or manager to participate in the Small Business Development Management 1 (SBM1) program or Retail Small Business Development management program.  The Retail program begins on Monday, April 15^th The SBM 1 will begin in June!  For more information on this great opportunity Please contact Jon-Michael Kowertz at jonmichael.kowertz@pcc.edu  or call the Chamber for more information:  503-357-3006

• A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!  The Big Sky Conference is holding their conference Track and Field Championships here in Forest Grove at Pacific University on May 7 thru May 11.  The Chamber is getting phone calls from as far away as South Dakota inquiring about our town, motels and restaurants.  This is a heads up that this track meet can be a real boon for our town. Portland State University is the hosting school and they are coming to Forest Grove because they do not have an adequate venue for this conference meet.  The facility at Pacific University and Lincoln Park meets all of their requirements and will bring a lot of people to our town.  Let’s be ready!

 

Chamber Partners in the News

• SILVER CLOUD HOME 3 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! We have set the standard for long term care in our industry, call for a private tour 503-357-9281 or visit us on the web at www.silvercloudAFH.com

• HENNINGSEN COLD STORAGE and Norpac Foods have reached an agreement to construct a 26,000 square-foot frozen food storage and distribution facility in Salem, Oregon.  Henningsen Cold Storage Company is one of the largest refrigerated warehousing companies in the U.S. with nine facilities in six states providing more than 42 million cubic feet of temperature controlled storage. Norpac is a cooperative owned by 240 family famers in the Willamette Valley, which provides frozen and canned vegetables and fruit for retail, remanufacture and export markets.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

Clint Vandehey Carpet and Upholstery at Baseline and 4^th Ave, is our first new Cornelius member!  When you get a chance, stop by and say hello to Clint, check out some great carpet buys and give him a great Forest Grove welcome.

BILL BALLARD OF IRON HORSE GARAGE  Located at1525 Thatcher Road joins us with his Motor Cycle Repair and Service Company.  Please stop by and welcome Bill to the Chamber family!

ALMOST PARADISE FARMS Please welcome owner Lorraine Heinauers as a new Chamber Partner. Lorrainehas Alpacas, live stock, fiber and yarn available at her farm at4395 NW Owl Drive, Forest Grove. Stop by and say hello!

 

Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

 

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here as well as post it on our website calendar of events.

• JENNINGS McCALL ESTATE SALE Friday, April 5, 9-3 pm (all items 50% off 1-3 pm).  Great Buys in furniture, house wares, books, videos, small appliances, jewelry and more!  Special sale item: Pool Table!2300 Masonic Way in Forest Grove, 503-357-4133

• The Tasting Room at 1910 Main will be having Big Ron Sabin playing from 5 pm to 8pm on Friday April 5^th.  You can have dinner in the tasting room while enjoying the music or start out at 1910 an American Bistro and finish off with some wine and music in the tasting room.

• WALK THE TRAILS OF FERNHILL WETLANDS Join Victoria Lowe April 6, 2013, for a stroll through Fernhill Wetlands to see the new Water Garden, trails and pedestrian bridges.  Learn what all the construction is about and why it’s improving habitat for birds and wildlife.  Meet at the picnic shelter at 9 a.m. Rain or shine, so dress for the weather.

• MAKING GARDENING EASIER WORKSHOP This is a free session for all gardeners who want to avoid pain as a result of gardening pleasures and chores.  Taught by a three person team:  A retired physical therapist, Jeannine Rychlik, a horticulture therapist, Lynn Wagner and retired vocational rehabilitation counselor, Jerry Anderson. This is a free workshop on April 13, 2013 from 2:30 to 4 pm at the Forest Grove Senior and Community Center. 2037 Douglas St. Donations encouraged for FG Senior and Community Center.

• KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP Visitation School is welcoming their graduating class of 2022!  Both parents and students are welcome on Friday April 12 from 10 to 11 am or 1:30 to 2:30 pm to meet the teachers, visit the classroom, tour the campus, learn about full day program and receive enrollment packets. Your child will receive only 1 education in their life-Focus on what counts! Visitation Catholic School, 4189 NW Visitation Rd. Forest Grove, OR 97116 503.357.6990

• PACIFIC ISLAND DINNER A fundraiser for Washington D.C. Kids on Saturday, April 6^th from 4pm until 7 pm at the Visitation Parish Center.  Menu includes BBQ teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Pancit Noodles, Lumpia Rolls, Beverages and Dessert.  Adults $13, Seniors $11(60+), Children $6 (3-10yrs) 2 yrs and under are free.  Raffles and door prizes.  Advance ticket $1.00 off.  Call Julie 503-318-8677 or John 503-351-0991 for advance tickets.

• NORTH WILLAMETTE VINTNERS WINE TRAIL.  Spend a weekend with us exploring Oregon wine country. Our guests are treated to complimentary wine tastings, pairing, entertainment and activities at EACH winery.  April 13, 14, $45 for both Saturday and Sunday $30 for Sunday alone. Use the discount code of NWVPartner before April 1 and get $5 off.  Info at nwvintners.org

• EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS, for non-profits and community organizations.  The effective Organizations program is designed to develop your skills and knowledge of successful leadership and management of non-profits.  Facilitators will deliver 16 to 24 hours of training on effective organizations focused on these four core topics. The workshops are held on two weekends and are free of charge.

Session 1 Friday April 5, 5 to 9 pm

Saturday, April 6, 9am to 5 pm

Session ll Friday May 31^st, 5-9 pm

Saturday, June 1^st 9-5pm

The meeting location will be either the City Auditorium or the SeniorCenter.  For more info contact Roylene Read at readr1@pacific.edu

• REMEMBER your membership with the Chamber allows you to use our board room for meetings on a scheduled basis.  Our copy machine is available for only 6 cents a copy!

LOOKING AHEAD: For those of you who like to plan ahead!

• Major road construction on TY Highway beginning April 2013 ODOT, in partnership with the City of Hillsboro, will begin construction in April 2013 on a $14 million paving and utility project on TV Highway (OR*) from Minter Bridge Road to SW 331^st Avenue.  This stretch includes 10^th Avenue, Baseline Street and Oak Street Through downtown Hillsboro. Work will include repairing the Dairy Creek Bridge.

• Visitation Catholic School will be hosting the April Chamber networking event on April 18 2013 from 5 to 7 pm

• A Special Event:  There will be a Formal dedication of Veterans Memorial Park, April 26, 2013. Call Cornelius City Hall for time of event.

• First Wednesday Celebration will begin May 1, with the theme: Sweet Words: Authors and Chocolates!

• Forest Grove Rotary CONCOURS d’Elegance, will return on July 21, 2013, Stay tuned for more information as the time nears.

• Washington County Fair:  July 25, 26, 28, 2013

• International Oregon Air Show July 26, 27, 28, 2013

 

    The Forest Grove Chamber Of Commerce is an organization for business and professional people who work together to stimulate a prosperous business environment for a more vibrant community.

 

Happy Easter!

• Monday luncheon:   Our next Monday luncheon is scheduled for April 15, 2013. Jill Wilson of Stitch-N-Again is our luncheon sponsor and our speaker will be Washington County Commissioner Bob Terry.  Mr. Terry will speak about the Nursery industry and how it effects the our Forest Grove economy. Time permitting he will also share information about the County.
• A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $10.00/members and $12.00/guests.  Advance reservations are requested.  Please notify us by 4:00pm (Thursday the 11th) reservations can be made by phone (503.357.3006) or via email. PLEASE NOTE!  I would like to amend my earlier statement regarding being billed if you RSVP and are unable to attend:  If you can rescind your RSVP by noon on the Thursday before the luncheon, you will not be charged

 

• Forest Grove to offer Small Business Training Grants! April 12, 2013 deadline!!

 Here is a special opportunity to get some extra business training The City of Forest Grove will be offering three $1000 grants to provide comprehensive business management training.  The training grants will enable a small business owner or manager to participate in the Small Business Development Management 1 (SBM1) program or Retail Small Business Development management program.  The Retail program begins on Monday, April 15^th The SBM 1 will begin in June!  For more information on this great opportunity Please contact Jon-Michael Kowertz at jonmichael.kowertz@pcc.edu  or call the Chamber for more information:  503-357-3006

 

Chamber Partners in the News:

Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on ….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here! Also, submit your event under the CALENDAR tab to appear on our website calendar.

• BOB THE BUNNY IS COMING to the Marquis Forest Grove Campus for the 27^th Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

There will be 13,000 stuffed eggs, additional prizes, Mickey & Minnie Mouse & Friends, a tattoo tent and as always pictures with Bob the Bunny.  Don’t miss this fun event for all ages!  The egg hunt will begin at 10:00 am sharp on Saturday, March 30^th at 3300 19^th Ave.,Forest Grove,Oregon97117 don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets.

• KIWANIS CLUB EASTE EGG HUNT 3000 chocolate and plastic eggs await eager Easter egg hunters on Saturday March 30, at 9 am on the campus of Pacific University 2043 College Way.
• GASTON EGG HUNT Gaston Rural Fire District is holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 30 at Brown Park Starts at 10 am
• LOOKING FOR EASTER BREAKFAST? 1910Main will be serving Easter Breakfast from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Just stop by or call 503.430.7014 to make a reservation!
• KINDERGARTEN ROUNDUP Visitation School is welcoming their graduating class of 2022!  Both parents and students are welcome to Come and meet the teachers, visit the classroom, tour the campus, learn about full day program and receive enrollment packets. Your child will receive only 1 education in their life-Focus on what counts! Visitation Catholic School, 4189 NW    Visitation Rd. Forest Grove, OR 97116 503.357.6990
• PACIFIC ISLAND DINNER A fundraiser for Washington D.C. Kids on Saturday, April 6^th from 4pm until 7 pm at theVisitationparishCenter.  Menu includes BBQ teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Pancit Noodles, Lumpia Rolls, Beverages and Dessert.  Adults $13, Seniors $11(60+), Children $6 (3-10yrs) 2 yrs and under are free.  Raffles and door prizes.  Advance ticket $1.00 off.  Call Julie 503-318-8677 or John 503-351-0991 for advance tickets.
• NORTH WILLAMETTE VINTNERS WINE TRAIL.  Spend a weekend with us exploringOregon wine country. Our guests are treated to complimentary wine tastings, pairing, entertainment and activities at EACH winery.  April 13, 14, $45 for both Saturday and Sunday $30 for Sunday alone. Use the discount code of NWVPartner before April 1 and get $5 off.  Info at nwvintners.org
• EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS, for non-profits and community organizations.  The effective Organizations program is designed to develop your skills and knowledge of successful leadership and management of non-profits.  Facilitators will deliver 16 to 24 hours of training on effective organizations focused on these four core topics. The workshops are held on two weekends and are free of charge.
• Session 1 Friday April 5, 5 to 9 pm
• Saturday, April 6, 9am to 5 pm
• Session ll Friday May 31^st, 5-9 pm
• Saturday, June 1^st 9-5pm

The meeting location will be either the City Auditorium or the Senior Center.  For more info contact Roylene Read at readr1@pacific.edu

• Do you like to travel?  Here is a chance to visit our SisterCityin Nyuzen, Japan!  Mayor Peter Truax is pleased to announce an adult delegation visit to the Town of Nyuzen, Japan, in celebration of Nyuzen’s 60^th Anniversary and in celebration of 25 years as sister cities. The Forest Grove delegation is scheduled to depart on Saturday, September 28 and return Friday October 4, 2013.  Mayor Truax is extending an invitation to businesses, educators, community leaders and citizens to join him as part of the formal delegation. Travel costs are estimated to be $1800 to $2000 per person.  The delegation is limited to 10 to 12 members. A valid Passport is required. Applications are available on the  City’s website at www.forestgrove-or.gov or please call Anna Ruggles, City Recorder 503-992-3235.  Applications must be received by May 31, 2013.
• Tree to Tree Adventure Park Opens March 29-31^st.  Here is a made for Spring Break adventure, Woody has been busy all winter adding new adventures to the Aerial course.  3 new zip lines, 10 new action packed tree top elements to create 6 exciting challenge course levels, so leave your Easter Bonnet at home, and hop down to join us for Easter specials! We will have Easter eggs with great discounts and prizes for everyone on the course all weekend long.
• Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown headlines Forest Grove Community Conversations event on April 2, 2013 at 7 pm in the city’s Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) “The Future is now: Citizens and community in the Digital Age”  will explore the impact technology has had on individuals’ lives, public policy and civic engagement.
• HOW DO YOU CREATE A BUSINESS FRIENDLY CLIMATE? That is the subject of a discussion to be held at the Shute Park branch of the Hillsboro Library on Wednesday April 3, 2013 at 6 pm.   The panel will include Rep. Ben Unger, Rep. Tobias Read and Hillsboro Chamber president, Deanna Palm. The goal is to have a good discussion about creating a business friendly climate in Western Washington County. The Library branch is located at 775 SE 10^th   Avenue,Hillsboro,Oregon. All interested people are welcome to this Town Hall discussion.

 

Remember your membership with the Chamber allows you to use our board room for meetings on a scheduled basis.
Our copy machine is available for only 6 cents a copy!

 

LOOKING AHEAD: For those of you who like to plan ahead!

• WALK THE TRAILS OF FERNHILL WETLANDS Join Victoria Lowe on a stroll through Fernhill Wetlands to see the new Water Garden, trails and pedestrian bridges.  Learn what all the construction is about and why it’s improving habitat for birds and wildlife.  Meet at the picnic shelter at 9 a.m. Rain or shine, so dress for the weather.
• Major road construction on TY Highway beginning April 2013 ODOT, in partnership with the City of Hillsboro, will begin construction in April 2013 on a $14 million paving and utility project on TV Highway (OR*) from Minter Bridge Road to SW 331^st Avenue.  This stretch includes 10^th Avenue, Baseline Street and Oak Street Through downtown Hillsboro. Work will include repairing the Dairy Creek Bridge.
• Visitation Catholic School will host the April Chamber networking event on April 18 2013 from 5 to 7 pm
• A Special Event:  There will be a Formal dedication of Veterans Memorial Park, April 26, 2013,Call CorneliusCity Hall for time of event.
• First Wednesday Celebration will begin May 1, with the theme Sweet Words: Authors and Chocolates!
• PacificUniversitywill host the Big Sky Conference Track and Field Championships May 7^th thru May 11.  This will be the most significant sporting event held in Lincoln Park since the renovation and should have significant economic impact on Forest Grove!
• Forest Grove Rotary CONCOURS d’Elegance, will return on July 21, 2013, Stay tuned for more information as the time nears.
• Washington County Fair:  July 25, 26, 28, 2013
• International Oregon Air Show July 26, 27, 28, 2013

    The Forest Grove Chamber Of Commerce is an organization for business and professional people who work together to stimulate a prosperous business environment for a more vibrant community.

FRIDAY FLASH – March 22, 2013

Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce – Weekly News & updates

For and From our chamber members

·     Monday luncheon:   Our next Monday luncheon is scheduled for April 15, 2013. Jill Wilson of Stitch-N-Again is our luncheon sponsor and our speaker will be announced in the next issue of the Friday Flash.

·     A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $10.00/members and $12.00/guests.  Advance reservations are requested.  Please notify us by 4:00pm (Thursday the 11th) reservations can be made by phone (503.357.3006) or via email.

A COSTLY PROBLEM!

·     At our last luncheon 51 people responded with an RSVP.  The problem is that we committed for 50 lunches only 37 Showed up and at $10 per person that luncheon cost the Chamber $140. From now on if you commit to the luncheon and do not make it, you will be billed the cost of your lunch. 

 ·     Forest Grove to offer Small Business Training Grants! April 12, 2013 deadline!!

 Here is a special opportunity to get some extra business training The City of Forest Grove will be offering three $1000 grants to provide comprehensive business management training.  The training grants will enable a small business owner or manager to participate in the Small Business Development Management 1 (SBM1) program or Retail Small Business Development management program.  The Retail program begins on Monday, April 15^th The SBM 1 will begin in June!  For more information on this great opportunity Please contact Jon-Michael Kowertz at jonmichael@pcc.edu  or call the Chamber for more information:  503-357-3006

Chamber Partners in the News:

Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on ….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here as well as post it on our website calendar of events.

·     KUDOS TO All of FOREST GROVE! The Chamber received the following email on march 19,2013

“I just wanted to tell you that we came to your town for my daughter to visit PU campus for Optometry.  I just had to tell you I have never met such great people as I did in your great town. From the men in the wine bar uptown to the coffee shop up the main St all the way out to the David Hill Winery!  Every person on the campus and in town was happy, helpful and so wonderful!  I can’t wait to come back and bring my husband and friends.  Thank you for showing a Midwestern mother and daughter that there are safe places where I would feel great about leaving my child.  She didn’t get accepted this year into the program but will try again and again if needed to be a part of your community!  Thanks again Sharon Mulgrew.”

·     Congratulations to VIASYSTEMS GROUP INC. For receiving the 2013 printed circuit Boars and Electro-Mechanical Solutions Category Supplier of the year award at the Rockwell Collins Annual Supplier Conference.

The Supplier of the Year award is an acknowledgement of significant contributions made during the year by suppliers and is based upon quality, delivery, total cost of ownership, lead time and customer service.  “We are truly honored and excited to have received this award as it demonstrates our commitment to quality and outstanding service,” stated Via systems’ CEO David M. Sindeler.

 ·     NORTH WILLAMETTE VINTNERS WINE TRAIL.  Spend a weekend with us exploring Oregon wine country. Our guests are treated to complimentary wine tastings, pairing, entertainment and activities at EACH winery.  April 13, 14, $45 for both Saturday and Sunday $30 for Sunday alone. Use the discount code of NWVPartner before April 1 and get $5 off.  Info at nwvintners.org

 ·     EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS, for non-profits and community organizations.  The effective Organizations program is designed to develop your skills and knowledge of successful leadership and management of non-profits.  Facilitators will deliver 16 to 24 hours of training on effective organizations focused on these four core topics. The workshops are held on two weekends and are free of charge.

            Session 1 Friday April 5, 5 to 9 pm

                           Saturday, April 6, 9am to 5 pm

            Session ll Friday May 31^st, 5-9 pm

                            Saturday, June 1^st 9-5pm

The meeting location will be either the City Auditorium or the Senior Center.  For more info contact Roylene Read at readr1@pacific.edu  

 ·     Still looking for something to do? Then look no Further!  Forest Grove Senior & Community Center is holding their Annual SPRING FLING BENEFIT PRIME RIB DINNER AND AUCTION, March 23, 2013. Cocktails and silent auction begins at 5 Dinner at 6 and Magic Show at 7.  Tickets are only $24 – available by calling 503-357-2021.

 ·     Do you like to travel?  Here is a chance to visit our Sister City in Nyuzen, Japan!  Mayor Peter Truax is pleased to announce an adult delegation visit to the Town of Nyuzen, Japan, in celebration of Nyuzen’s 60^th Anniversary and in celebration of 25 years as sister cities. The Forest Grove delegation is scheduled to depart on Saturday, September 28 and return Friday October 4, 2013.  Mayor Truax is extending an invitation to businesses, educators, community leaders and citizens to join him as part of the formal delegation. Travel costs are estimated to be $1800 to $2000 per person.  The delegation is limited to 10 to 12 members. A valid Passport is required. Applications are available on the  City’s website at www.forestgrove-or.gov or please call Anna Ruggles, City Recorder 503-992-3235.  Applications must be received by May 31, 2013.

 ·     Tree to Tree Adventure Park Opens March 29-31^st.  Here is a made for Spring Break adventure, Woody has been busy all winter adding new adventures to the Aerial course.  3 new zip lines, 10 new action packed tree top elements to create 6 exciting challenge course levels, so leave your Easter Bonnet at home, and hop down to join us for Easter specials! We will have Easter eggs with great discounts and prizes for everyone on the course all weekend long.

 ·     Another Spring Break Idea – Washington County Museum Presents Passport to the Past During Spring Break!

The schedule for the week includes:  March 25, Native Americans, March 26, Mountain Men, March 27, Pioneers, March 28, Museology and March 29, Hubble Space Telescope.  For more Information call Beth Dehn at 503-645-5353 x7

 ·     Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown headlines Forest Grove Community Conversations event on April 2, 2013 at 7 pm in the city’s Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) “The Future is now: Citizens and community in the Digital Age”  will explore the impact technology has had on individuals’ lives, public policy and civic engagement.

·     Remember your membership with the Chamber allows you to use our board room for meetings on a scheduled basis.  Our copy machine is available for only 6 cents a copy!

 ·     LOOKING AHEAD: For those of you who like to plan ahead!

 ·     Major road construction on TY Highway beginning April 2013 ODOT, in partnership with the City of Hillsboro, will begin construction in April 2013 on a $14 million paving and utility project on TV Highway (OR*) from Minter Bridge Road to SW 331^st Avenue.  This stretch includes 10^thAvenue, Baseline Street and Oak Street Through downtown Hillsboro. Work will include repairing the Dairy Creek Bridge.

     ·     Visitation Catholic School will be hosting the April Chamber networking event on April 18 2013 from 5 to 7 pm

 ·     A Special Event:  There will be a Formal dedication of Veterans Memorial Park, April 26, 2013, Call Cornelius City Hall for time of event.

 ·     Pacific University will host the Big Sky Conference Track and Field Championships May 7^th thru May 11.  This will be the most significant sporting event held in Lincoln Park since the renovation and should have significant economic impact on Forest Grove! 

 ·     Forest Grove Rotary CONCOURS d’Elegance, will return on July 21, 2013, Stay tuned for more information as the time nears.

 ·     Washington County Fair:  July 25, 26, 28, 2013

 ·     International Oregon Air Show July 26, 27, 28, 2013

CHAMBER FRIDAY  FLASH

 

November 16,  2012

Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce

  Weekly News and Updates

For and From our chamber members

 

Lunch with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici!  Last chance to RSVP for the lunch meeting next Monday (the 19^th). To allow for our regular networking opportunities as well as plenty of time for her to share information with us, we will start serving lunch at 11:30am, the program will start promptly at noon and we are anticipating the meeting will adjourn about 1:15pm.  This is a slightly extended time frame for the monthly lunch, so wanted to give those planning to attend plenty of notice!!!!  Congresswoman Bonamici is making time to visit with our business community, we hope that many of you will have the time to join us!!!

A reminder that our lunch meetings are held at the Forest Grove Community Auditorium (1915 Main Street) and the cost is $8.00/members and $10.00/guests.  Advance reservations are requested by 5:00pm today (Friday the 16^th) and can be made by phone (503.357.3006) or via email.

 

WINE RAFFLE TIME – Holiday season means wine raffle time ….the annual FUNraiser that we ask ALL of you to be a part of!  The success of the raffle depends on participation by everyone ….both your donation of wine for the raffle AND the selling of raffle tickets!  Tickets are still only $5.00/ea, there are five winners and we sell a maximum of 1,000 tickets.  We began distributing tickets earlier this week, will have them at the Monday Lunch Meeting, you can pick them up here at the office or give us a call and we will drop a supply off to you!  Thanks to Pacific University and Barry & Jill Wilson, we also have our first donations as well!  Winners need not be present to win ~ the drawings will be at the December lunch meeting (Monday, the 19^th).  Thanks in advance to everyone for assisting with this fall chamber fundraiser!

Welcome New Members: Please join us in welcoming the newest member to our chamber “family”!!!  We are delighted to have her as a new member and thank her for her commitment to being part of the local business community.

• Janet Peters Insurance, Inc. (Allstate Insurance Company) Many of you have worked with Janet the past several years in her role as Sale Director at the News-Times.  Janet decided to make a career change and is now among the ranks of a “special group” …the small businesses owners of Forest Grove!  She officially took the reins of her new venture on November 1^st and is busy getting settled in!  Her office is located at 2305A Pacific Avenue (next to Hot Spot Spa).  Drop her a “welcome to the chamber” email, or give her a call at 503.357.7179 to say welcome.  Save the Date – December 7^th for an office-warming party at Janet’s new office, sponsored by the News-Times.  More details to follow

Happy Anniversary BJ’s Coffee Company!  Tomorrow, Saturday, November 17^th – BJ’s Coffee will be celebrating their 20^th anniversary…all day long…from 7am -7pm …live music, food, raffles, special prices on coffee by the pound, sample roasting all day long and more!!! Stop by to help them celebrate!  Thanks for a great 20 years Becky Jo and staff – we look forward to another 20!

Happy Grand Opening ~ The Tasting Room at 1910 Main.  1910 Main An American Bistro is opening their newest addition, The Tasting Room on Saturday (the 17^th).  The Tasting Room will provide a venue for you to enjoy the wines of several of our local vintners who do not have their own tasting room.  The entrance is just “around the corner” from the restaurant itself at the corner of Main and 19^th.  They will be featuring Opening Weekend specials on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm …stop by and enjoy complimentary appetizers while doing a little wine tasting!

Congratulations to Richard Kidd, Victoria Lowe and Elena Uhing and Thanks to Tom BeLusko. You are invited to join us at a community event on the 26^th at 4:00pm at the Community Auditorium – it will be a “swearing in ceremony” for the three newly elected councilors followed by a reception for them and our outgoing councilor, Tom BeLusko.  We thank Tom for all of his effort during his tenure on the council and we hope that you can join us on the 26^th to say “thanks”, “welcome” and “good luck”!

Chamber Partners in the News:

Congratulation to Professor Brosing.  Pacific Physics Professor Julia Brosing has been named 2012 Oregon Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and CASE, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.  Brosing is the first faculty member from Pacific to be selected for this honor.  Complete press release is available on Pacific’s website.

 

Community Events and Announcements: Always lots going on ….we will provide basic info and a link and/or phone number for more details.  If you need additional information, feel free to contact us.  In addition, the events calendar on our website is a great source for ongoing and future activities.

For those of you hosting special events and activities the next several weeks, be sure to forward that information to us so that we can share it here as well as post it on our website calendar of events.

• 4th Annual Caring for our Community Auction is tomorrow, Saturday, November 17; 5:30 to 9:00 pm.  Live and silent auction – all proceeds benefit local agencies, severe weather shelter and other ministries of FG UCC.  More info at their website.  Great fun to benefit great projects!  Check it out!

• The City of Forest Grove Community Forestry Commission will hold a free tree pruning workshop tomorrow (Saturday, the 17^th) at Talisman Park in Forest Grove beginning at 9:00 AM. For more information, visit the City website.

• Visitation/St. Francis Youth Group is hosting a Breakfast on Sunday (the 18^th) at the Visitation Parish Center, 4285 NW Visitation Road, Forest Grove. The breakfast will be served from 8:30 – 11:30am and includes Verboort Sausage, pancakes, scrambled eggs, applesauce, cookies, and assorted beverages. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Group Mission Trip toNew   Orleans. Questions: Contact Dana Vandecoevering – 503.502.6444.

• There have been several recent changes at the News-Times. Join the staff next Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 4:30-6 p.m. at a community open house at the office (2038 Pacific Ave.) to congratulate Christian Gaston for his new job with The Oregonian and Editor Nancy Townsley and Sales Director Michelle Thomas on their promotions.

• Looking for a burst of end-of-year business? The News-Times has a great “Buy, Buy, FREE!” offer for any Chamber member during December. Buy two ads and get the third ad for free. Contact Michelle at 503.357.3181 for details.

• Holiday in the Grove … Saturday, December 1^st…celebration from “dawn to dark” in downtown Forest Grove. The day starts off with Breakfast with Santa (8:30 – 11:30am) at Grendel’s and continues throughout the day with over 20 events and activities. From hayrides to story telling, artisans market and craft projects, music concerts and more!  The popular Holiday Light Parade starts at 5:00pm and Pacific University’s Music Department is presenting their holiday concert at 7:30pm.  Definitely a day that has something for everyone.  Complete listing of events, registration form for parade participants, gingerbread contest information …all available on the Forest Grove City Club website. Enjoy a “Day in the Grove” and support your local businesses!

• The Chamber has strings of indoor led lights available for use … these lights were purchase several years ago with a CEP (Community Enhancement Project) grant.  They are available free of charge, we just ask that you return them in January so they can be used again next year!  Stop by to pick up some for your office and/or business windows or give us a call and we can drop them off!

• YE OLDE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION… a Sherry Hour Traditional to the British Isles and Celtic Lands featuring coffee, tea, clarets, Sherry, Port, Wine, Cheese, Crackers, Biscuits, Christmas cookies and Pastries. A benefit for West Tuality Habitat for Humanity sponsored by Maggie’s Buns, The Friendly Vine Wine Shop and Grendel’s Restaurant and Bar, this event will be on Wednesday, November 28^th from 5-8pm  at the corner of Main and Pacific (in the space between Grendel’s and the Friendly Vine). Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the door.

• Tickets are now on sale for the annual Christmas with the Trail Band concert.  The concert will be on Wednesday, December 5^th, 7:00pm at Forest Grove High School (1401 Nichols Lane).  Tickets can be purchased at the John L Scott office (FG location, 1936 Pacific Avenue) and the FGSD Office (1728 Main Street).  For more information, contact Susan McDowell at 503.357.7060 or via email.

• SAVE THE DATE …Wednesday the 5^th (before you head over to the Trail Band Concert), join us downtown for the first annual “Celebrity Ring-Off”!  For an hour that evening (5:30-6:30pm), Mayor Truax, Police Chief Schutz and Fire Chief Kinkade will don red aprons and ring bells in downtown Forest Grove to raise money for the Salvation Army.  This friendly competition gives you an opportunity to make a donation in your “kettle of choice” as these three engage in a little friendly competition to earn the most donations AND win the coveted title of “Best Bell-Ringer!  Complete details on the City website.  An hour of fun for a great cause!

 

Consider helping others in need this holiday season:

• B Street Self Storage is collecting food as well as Christmas items for foster kids. From now until December 21st, they will have a collection barrel for the Oregon Food Bank and wish lists for the Teenagers in Foster Care thru DHS. You can drop by donations or pick up a wish list for a foster teenager at their office – 1610B Street.  Give them a call at 503.359.9232 if you have questions or need further information.

• Local Girl Scout Troop 41283 is assisting again this year with the annual Forest Grove Fire & Rescue’s Annual Toy Drive with an emphasis on teens.  They will be collecting donations from November 1^st through December 14th. You can drop off unwrapped gifts at chamber partner Ballad Towne Chiropractic (1905 Mountain View Lane, Suite 400) or Ben Recek/Edward Jones office (1910 Main Street, Suite D, office entrance is on 19^th Avenue).  For more information contact Angie Lanter (503.201.0967) or Michelle Robles (503.840.7723).

• Now through December 31^st, Godfather’s Pizza in Forest Grove is sponsoring their annual Holiday Food Drive.  They are accepting donations of non perishable food items for People AND Pets to donate to local humane societies, homeless shelters and church groups.  For everyone 20 items collected, they will donate a large pizza to Faith Café – an organization that serves hot meals every Sunday night to anyone in need.  A “wish list” is available at the restaurant or contact the Chamber and will forward it to you.