Call to Volunteers
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We Are Thankful For Our Great Volunteers!Walking Tour Program -- Our new program needs committed volunteers to lead walking tours in 2011. Training provided.Winter Education Programs -- Help out with registration or introductions. New schedule will be available soon!Front Desk Helpers -- Greet our guests, answer phones -- just a few hours, twice a month. We will train you.
For details about current volunteer opportunities, please contact
Ita Lindquist, Events & Volunteer Manager, ital@visitahc.org or 503-231-7264. |
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Donation wish list
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-Three nice serving spoons
-One Cake server/platter
-Ground coffee
-Cooler/Ice Chest
Office/Technology
-Plain white printer paper
-Large Foam core sheets
-Windows PC Desktop computers. [Windows XP or Vista.]
-Rolling Computer Rack
If you have donations that we can use in our kitchen and offices, please call or email Philip at 503.234.7264 or philipa@visitahc.org.
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Internship Opportunities
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We have an ongoing program and offer internships each term. Applications are always accepted via the submission of cover letters and resumes to the appropriate hiring manager.
NEW- posting for Website Maintainence intern
For details of all positions offered each term, see the
internship page
on our website.
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Rent the AHC for your next meeting or event!
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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 Ita Lindquist at 503.231.7264.
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AHC Monthly Art Exhibits are open to Portland artists .
| AHC Art exhibits are open to artists in the community. We give priority to our business members, their employees, and our general membership, but we are accepting applications from artists who are not members.
Our beautiful building offers an ideal location for presentation of 2 dimensional art and is a great place to invite your clients, family, and friends for an opening reception.
We are currently booking shows for 2011 and 2012 and invite our artist community to apply for a show.
Corporate members: please pass this invitation along to painters, photographers and other 2d artists within your organization so everyone can enjoy the benefits of your membership.
To receive an information package and application, send an email to barbarap@visitahc.org.
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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. If you have any questions or feedback regarding your membership, email Holly Chamberlain at hollyc@VisitAHC.org. Thank you so much for your contributions and participation. Every membership matters! |
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About the AHC... |
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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
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Thank you to everyone who has written in to let us know how much you enjoy the weekly enews. We like hearing from you! Many of you use this newsletter as a reminder for program registrations, to check out volunteer opportunities, and to find resources for your home projects. Thank you.
Do you have feedback or suggestions you would like to share? If so, please send them to marketing@visitahc.org. We will do our best to listen to all ideas.
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Happy Thanksgiving
from everyone at the AHC!
We'll be closed for the holiday on Thursday, but open regular hours Friday and Saturday. Escape the Black Friday madness and come check out the exhibits at the AHC instead.
Join us Friday night for a free evening with art! Two of the artists juried in to the "Fostering Harmony" exhibit will discuss the theme of the show and their work. See details below and make plans to come.
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 Fostering Harmony:
The Symbiotic Relationship of
Architecture and Nature
Artist Insight Talks and Community Conversations
In conjunction with this special exhibit, we will be hosting several opportunities for the public to engage in discussions about the relationship between architecture and nature.
Six of the exhibiting artists and a few special guests will be leading Community Conversations throughout November and December. Keep an eye out here for updates on the schedule and make plans to attend. All talks begin at 6pm and are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, November 26th
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Leah Faure, painter, has long been fascinated with architectural forms and the patterns and textures they create. She will discuss her thought process and painting techniques through a comparison of architectural paintings and paintings of nature.
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Tracie Broughton,
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painter, will discuss the questions posed to artists regarding harmony between architecture and nature, in relationship to her own work and the works of the other artists in the exhibit.
More information here.
The Artists' Insight Talks and Community Conversations, Nov. 10, 18, 26 and Dec 9, 17 are made possible by our Community Conversations Presenting Partner:
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Volunteer Spotlight
Accomplishments at the AHC are often all about great people working hard towards a common goal. We are periodically putting our spotlight on our awesome volunteers and board members to help you get to know the people behind the scenes a little better.  81-year-old Jean Donly has been a dedicated AHC volunteer for more than five years. She has worked on the procurement committee for the Heritage Auction, and has contributed to the AHC's house and kitchen tours, among other volunteer projects. She also volunteers at the Portland Art Museum Rental Sales Gallery.
Jean believes that the AHC does a wonderful job in its preservation efforts, and is drawn to the organization because of her deep-set love and appreciation for architecture, design, and art. A retired interior decorator, she even has her own design philosophy: "scale and proportion, color and composition"-not just what's in style or popular at the moment.
Born and raised in Portland, Jean has lived in small towns in Southern Oregon and Northern California most of her life. In her late 20s/early 30s, she even spent four years on Prince Edward Island raising sheep while working at a department store! Nowadays Jean works on the occasional design project, enjoys the theater, and is an avid collector of bugs, fans, and bells. She is an animal lover and enjoys gambling and word puzzles. Here are a few more of Jean's favorite things:
Favorite Food: Anything sweet
Favorite Sport: Occasionally watches tennis
Favorite Music: Modern Jazz and Classical
Favorite Books: Mysteries
Most Important aspect of a dream House: Space
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Important message to auction attendees!
Thanks so much for attending a great night of fun and fundraising! We are still tallying the results and don't have totals yet but the final figure will reflect the wonderful generosity shown by donors and bidders. We do need your help with a detail. Someone mistakenly left with another auction guest's raincoat. Please check to see if you accidentally took a woman's long, black hooded raincoat, size XS. And, we were left with a raincoat of a similar style in a different size, so we may have yours! Please check your cars and closets for the missing coat, and contact hollyc@VisitAHC.org if you find it. |
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Events We Recommend
 Albany, Oregon Annual Christmas Parlour Tour; Sunday December 12th 2-7pm.
Enjoy the sights & sounds of an old-fashioned Christmas while touring the parlours of several historic homes. Horse drawn wagon, vintage trolley, refreshments and entertainment included in the ticket price. $10 for adults and $8 for seniors. Call 541-928-0911 for more information or check online.
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Does Your Company "Match"
Charitable Gifts?
Increase your giving potential by finding out whether your employer matches contributions to non-profit organizations. Your donation to the AHC (including membership) can often be doubled taking your donation to the next level and getting greater results for your efforts! |
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QUOTES & FACTS
"It's not good because it's old, it's old because it's good."
-Anonomous
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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.
http://portlandpreservation.wordpress.com/
Recent Posts:
- LUBA Ruling Re-Affirms Historic Design Review Process
- Current Thinking on Historic Preservation - Insights from the 2010 National Preservation Conference
- Irvington Gains National Register Designation
- Solar Panels & Historic Buildings
- Window Know-How: A Guide to Going Green
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Making a Future for the Past
Would you like to see your commitment to the Architectural Heritage Center continue into the future? Consider including the organization in your estate planning. For more information on how you can leave a legacy to the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, please contact Holly Chamberlain, Deputy Director, at 503-231-7264 or hollyc@VisitAHC.org.
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The Oregon State University's Austin Family Business Program has awarded 
CJ Hurley and Barbara Pierce of 
Work by AHC Business Member, Mary McMurray, of 