It’s that time again… Neighborhood Clean-up!

by laurelhurst, March 19, 2009 | Permalink

The annual Kerns/Buckman neighborhood clean-up is right around the corner… time to get to that spring cleaning project!

Saturday, April 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. behind the Kendall Jones Insurance building on NE 26th Ave. and Couch St.  Donations are gladly accepted and will help off-set expenses the neighborhood associations incur.

5% Day for Growing Gardens

by laurelhurst, March 19, 2009 | Permalink

Wednesday, April 22nd is Earth Day, and to celebrate we’re donating 5% of our net sales to an awesome non-profit organization, Growing Gardens (www.growing-gardens.org). Choose to do your weekly shopping today, and give back to the health and vitality of Portland neighborhoods!

Celebrate all things LOCAL this April!

by laurelhurst, March 19, 2009 | Permalink

In celebration of Earth Month, our store will be hosting a four part series of local vendor fairs.

Saturday, April 4th- Local Beverages

Saturday, April 11th- Local Sweet Treats

Saturday, April 18th- Local Artists

Saturday, April 25th- Local Sauces

Each of the fairs will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.- hope to see you there!

Taste Your Way to a Better World: The Passport Event Menu

by laurelhurst, March 19, 2009 | Permalink

I hope you’ve checked out our posts about the Whole Planet Foundation (www.wholeplanetfoundation.org), and are interested in joining us Friday, March 27th for our benefit event.  I’ve included the menu to give you added inspiration to donate $5 to micro-credit!

On the menu….

For Dinner

 Cucina Fresca Fettuccine with Alfredo Sauce

 Honey Glazed Ham with Apple Chutney

 Green Beans with Portabella Mushrooms

 Yukon Gold Potato Gratin

 Chilled Asparagus

 For Refreshment

 Capestrano Montepulciano Red Wine

 Passerina White Wine

 Allegro Italian Roast Coffee (decaf option available)

 365 Sparkling Italian Mineral Water

 For Dessert

 Strawberry Shortcake with whipped cream

 Italian Soda Ice Cream Floats

 Ice Cream Sundaes

Minimum $5 donation at the door,

all proceeds to benefit microlending throughout the world.

Learn more at www.wholeplanetfoundation.org