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AHC Weekly
News & Notes

Call to Volunteers
There is always a need for great AHC volunteers

Heritage Home Tour, July 31 -- Many volunteers will be needed to serve as House Monitors for this exciting new event. Morning or afternoon shifts available. This is a rare opportunity to see the interiors of fabulous homes and help the AHC at the same time.
 
2010 Volunteer Appreciation Passport Exchange --There is still plenty of time to participate in this terrific program. If you are a current AHC volunteer, you are eligible to visit any of the 24 organizations on the list (specific dates apply).  Free admission for volunteers who display their name badge. 

Many thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who helped with the 2010 Kitchen Revival Tour! Your assistance and dedication helped to make the day a great success. Thank you all very much.



For more information about these great volunteer opportunities or the Volunteer Appreciation Passport Exchange, please contact:

Ita Lindquist, Volunteer Coordinator, [email protected]or 503-231-7264.
 Internship opportunities
The AHC is looking for qualified interns to work on a variety of daily activities and special projects this year. 

Current positions are posted for spring and summer including:
  • Social Media
  • Preservation
  • Non Profit Development
  • Graphic Design (summer)
For details on the internship program and application process, check out the
internship page
on our website.
Rent the AHC for your next meeting or event!

Let us help make your next event even more memorable.  Besides our beautiful, historic building, we offer affordable rates, a relaxed staff, kitchen facilities, equipment, and more. For information about our building rentals, check out the rental page on our website or contact Kori Koppen at 503.231.7264.
Call to artists
We regularly accept applications for exhibitions and a First Friday reception from artists who are members of the AHC.  Our art exhibitions represent a variety of mediums and subject matter, and are a great way for our members to share their work with the public. 

If you are interested in learning more,
make plans to attend the next opening reception on May 7th.  To receive an information package and application, send an email to [email protected].
Become a
Fan of the AHC
on Facebook

We're moving on Facebook!

Thank you to everyone who has followed us on our "Supporters" page.  Now you can engage with the preservation community more actively on our FANPAGE! 

Become a fan today!

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Wonders in Wood Hardware Exhibition

Continues through Spring, 2010
Liz's Antique Hardware Gallery
 

About the AHC... 

AHC Front Door

The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource center for historic preservation in the Portland area.  Owned and operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, we offer a range of education programs to help people appreciate, restore, and maintain vintage properties. Over 40,000 people have participated in our talks, home tours, workshops, and gallery exhibits.

701 SE Grand Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97214

Open Wed - Sat
10:00AM - 4:30PM
503 231-7264
 
In this issue

  1. Dine out for the AHC
  2. April Education Program
  3. Call for Volunteers
  4. Artist exhibits,  Dan Dunn-April, Connie Willmon-May
  5. We're moving on Facebook-Become a Fan!
  6. Portland Preservation
  7. Preservation Quotes
  8. Support our Business Members
  9. Membership Information
  10. Archives + Artifacts Exhibit
Dine out for the AHC!

SAVE THE DATE TO "DINE OUT" FOR THE AHC ON APRIL 27

Please join us on the evening of Tuesday, April 27th at Old Town Pizza Vanport Village for a "Dine Out" fundraising event. This "Dine Out" will be a little different than those in the past as attendees will need to present a voucher at the restaurant (5201 NE MLK Jr. Blvd.). For every voucher presented, the BMF/AHC will receive 30% of the food & beverage tab. Spread the word to friends, family members, colleagues -- the more the merrier. Dollars raised help support AHC programs, collections stewardship, and advocacy. Thank you, Old Town Pizza!

For more information and to download the voucher, click here.   

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April Education Program

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Everything You Need to Know about Earthquakes and Your Vintage Home

Saturday, April 24th

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
General Public: $13, Members: $18



I
t's not OUR "fault" the Portland metro region is a seismically-sensitive area. There has been a great deal of media attention about the coming "big one"- that earthquake we all need to plan for. Fortunately, there are techniques you can use to make your home safer in the event of an earthquake. 

In the interest of protecting your own vintage home, this is an important and timely program.


For more information and to register, click here

April Artist Exhibit
Painter, Dan Dunn

Dan DunnLong time AHC member and supporter, Dan Dunn is exhibiting his work this month. 

Many paintings are for sale and a percentage of all sales benefit the AHC.



On exhibit through May 1st.

For more information about Dan and his work, click here. 


        
May Exhibit
Photographer, Connie Willmon

Opening Reception Friday, May 7 6-8pm
free and open to the public



WillmonConnie will be serving her favorite sweet treats from the Just Delicious Bakery, in Clackamas along with some desert wine, and Sparkling Cider.

For more information on Connie and her upcoming exhibit, click here

 
 
Portland Preservation Blog

Keep up with our advocacy efforts and stay informed of preservation issues in Portland. This is also a great way to learn more about the technical assistance we are providing in the community.

Follow Val at http://portlandpreservation.wordpress.com/

Recent Posts: 
  • The Portland Plan: Make sure Historic Preservation is part of the plan.
  • Preserving Neighborhood Schools
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PRESERVATION QUOTES

"Why spend all this effort recycling cans and bottles - and throw away entire buildings?" 

-Donovan Rypkema
Support our Business Members!


AHC Business Members provide products and services pertinent to historic preservation and period-authentic renovation, and they support the mission and goals of our organization.  Please consult the Resource Directory on our website or in our printed newsletter and patronize these businesses first when you need professional services for your home projects.
Membership Information


SUSTAINABILITY TIP FOR MEMBERS

Help the AHC be more environmentally sustainable by renewing your membership promptly! Timely responses make your membership contributions go farther because they save paper, postage, and volunteer and staff time. You can even send in your dues or renew on-line prior to receiving a mailed notice by checking the renewal date noted on your newsletter mailing label.

With an especially challenging economy, we are trying to be even more respectful of every dollar shared with us by members. There is usually about a one-month interval between us sending out first and second renewal notices. If you know that you will be renewing, but doing so a little late, drop an email to [email protected] to stop that second notice in its tracks.

Thank you so much for your contributions and participation. Every membership matters! 
Artifacts Archives Logo

On Exhibit Now! 
Meyer Memorial Trust Gallery

Artifacts + Archives illustrates the essential connection between paper-based archival materials in our collections and the artifacts themselves.

This exhibit draws upon the Foundation's ever-expanding artifacts and archives collections, with emphasis on items that have not been seen by the public, including photographs, architectural drawings, maps, personal papers, and rare books.

More Details about the exhibit