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It's National Volunteer Week - Thank You Volunteers!
Gallery take down (May 3) and set up (May 4) -- Help our artists with their work and enjoy time in the gallery.
First Friday Reception (May 6) -- 5:30-8:30 p.m., 2-3 volunteers needed for this festive monthly event.
Marketing Volunteers -- needed for a few specific projects throughout the year. Requires varying levels of commitment dependent on project.
Auction -- There is auction activity going on behind the scenes right now. Don't miss it! Help make it happen.
Heritage Home Tour (July 30) -- Volunteers are already signing up for the 2nd annual tour. Get involved!
Social Media Volunteers -- We're looking for two enthusiastic volunteers to help with social media marketing. Requires minimal but weekly committment--primarily work from home but some check in and meetings with the AHC.
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 | Office Supplies
-Slim CD Cases
-Postage Stamps
-5x7 manila envelopes
-1/2" x 1-3/4" white mailing labels
-Sharpie Pens
For the Kitchen/Events
-Coffee Grinder
-Earth friendly cleaning products & liquid soap
-Nice Table cloths
-Paper towels
-Coffee
-Brita pitcher water filters
For the Library
-Book: "Design & historic preservation : the challenge of compatibility". Details
Technology
-Laptop with Windows 7 and wireless for office volunteers & community presentations.
-Blank CD's and DVD's
-DVD Drive
-USB extension cords
-Digital Camera
-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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We offer internships each term. Applications are accepted via the submission of cover letters and resumes to the appropriate hiring manager. Summer Opportunities:
For details of all positions offered each term, see the 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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Call to artists for 2012 exhibits
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Corporate members: please pass this invitation along to 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 us be more 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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Estate Planning
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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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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Tell us what you think and share your news
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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The 13th annual Kitchen Revival Tour
is this weekend!
Saturday April 16th
10am-4pm
9 homes in a range of styles and time periods. All with period appropriate kitchens, many with original details.
Purchase Tickets here.
The AHC would like to recognize student photographer, Elliott Anderson for the excellent professional quality photos he has taken of the homes on the tour.
Also, a special Thanks to Raccoon Lodge for supporting the tour. One of the spectacular houses on the tour is nearby their pub. They are donating a limited number of coupons for free nachos to tourgoers who would like to stop in for a drink and some food during or after the tour!
Save the date for these popular events too!
- Heritage Home Tour, Saturday July 30th
- Heritage Auction, Saturday October 15th
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April Education Programs
The Portland Neighborhood Walking Tours Start Soon!
Tours are on Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm Members: $10 General Public: $15 (prices are per tour) By popular demand, the AHC Education Committee, along with a cadre of dedicated volunteer guides, has developed a series of neighborhood walking tours starting in April and continuing into October. Tours will take place on third Thursday evenings; if they prove to be popular they may be expanded to other dates and times. Whether you are new to town, just visiting, or have lived here all your life, the AHC's Portland Neighborhood Walking Tours promise to be interesting and informative - with some exercise mixed in. Belmont Neighborhood Walking Tour
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Hollywood Neighborhood Walking Tour
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Reedwood Neighborhood Walking Tour
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Pre-registration is REQUIRED; Limited to 30 people per tour For detailed information and to register, click here . For information on all other spring programs, click here. |
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Art Exhibits
Don't miss this show: "River Structures"!
Painter, Jean Thomas
On Exhibit through April 30th
All work is for sale with sales benefiting the artist and the AHC
Jean's style is impressionistic with strong design, vigorous brush work and luminous color. Tactile surface texture and a 'painterly' style create arresting images of both the familiar and the imagined. Through the years Jean's paintings have evolved into bold, dramatic interpretations her environment. The current work celebrates the buildings and bridges in and around Portland, Oregon, as well as the coastlines and mountains she regularly visits. Jean has shown her work in galleries in several western states. Besides successful one-woman shows, she had had her art commercially published and has won numerous prestigious awards in juried shows. She is represented in private and corporate collections in the United States, Canada, and England.
More information here.
Coming in May......
Portland Legend-Painter Betty Chilstrom
"Painting Portland"
Save the Date for the opening reception of this special show during National Preservation Month. Friday, May 6th 6-8pm. Free and open to the public.
Betty is in her 80's now and has a lifetime of paintings. She will be in attendance at the opening reception showcasing her work.
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Become the Mayor of the AHC!
Help us spread the word to all of the people in Portland who love old buildings, history, good education, exhibits, and more. We know all of you are loyal supporters of the AHC, but you wouldn't believe how many people out there don't know about us!
Ways you can help:
- Tell your friends and neighbors about our programs and events. Bring them with you the next time you visit.
- Write a review about us on Google Places
- Write a review about us on Yelp
- If you carry a mobile device and use foursquare, check in at the AHC every time you visit. If you are a regular volunteer or board member, "check-in" each time and compete to become the "Mayor"!
- Volunteer to help us hang posters and distribute postcards for special events to library branches, coffee shops and retailers in your neighborhood.
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Events We Recommend:
Revitalize Washington Conference May 11-13th Sponsored by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation and the Washington State Main Street Program. Great information presented by knowledgeable preservationists and relevant to many in the Pacific NW. More information here. Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour Saturday, May 14th, 11am - 4pm 6 properties in Lake Oswego will open their doors to share their beauty and history with the community. The tour features 3 mid-century residential homes along with 3 iconic institutional
landmarks. Tickets are limited in number, on sale April 1st. More information and tickets here. Irvington Home Tour
Sunday, May 15, 11am - 5pm More information and tickets here. HPLO Rummer Oak Hills House Tour Saturday, May 21, 10am - 4pm Take advantage of a unique opportunity to visit eight homes built by Robert Rummer. These iconic "atomic age" houses are highly sought after and those on tour include some in virtually original condition and others that have been updated. An illustrated lecture by Jack Bookwalter will present an overview of mid-century residential architecture as context for the work of Rummer and Eichler. Mr. Rummer himself will be in attendance to answer questions. More information and tickets here. Historic Certified Real Estate Professional Training session by Eclectic Preservation May 25th at the AHC Registration Details here Exhibit: Bridging the Gap: the History of the Interstate Bridge Clark County Historical Society and Museum
1511 Main Street
Vancouver, Washington Runs through Oct 29 This exhibit is about the history of the bridge, how it was built, how it was funded and also looks at the social, cultural, and economics of it. |
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Our Members & Staff in the News!
This great news has been shared with us by AHC Business Members Hammer and Hand and Neil Kelly.
The race is on! Clean Energy Works Oregon just announced that 750 Portland-area homeowners will receive up to $3700 in instant rebates for home energy retrofits and remodels. Combine those rebates with the no money down/no fee financing offered by Clean Energy Works Oregon, and you can transform the way your home feels and performs with no up front costs.
Visit cleanenergyworksoregon.org and enter "CNHHA" as you fill out the online application.
For details on how to share your news with us, click here.
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QUOTES & FACTS
"Saving old buildings and neighborhoods is an enormously effective way to provide continuity in the places where we live."
-Dwight Young
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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: - The Need to Debunk Historic Preservation Stereotypes and Myths
- Efforts to Create a National Register Historic District in Buckman Continue
- Recent Program Provides Insight Into How Humans Exert Power Over Place
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Memories of our Founders
Do you have a recollection of Jerry or Ben that you would like to share for publication or for our archives? Please contact Holly Chamberlain at hollyc@VisitAHC.org or 503-231-7264. Many thanks to those who have already sent in the reminiscences that help round out our organizational history.
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Does your employer match gifts?
Many companies double or even triple gifts to non-profits...including membership dollars! The AHC's parent company, the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, is already registered with a number of companies as a recognized non-profit, and we are happy to do so with more. Check with your employer's human resources or community involvement office to find out if you have access to a matching program. For not much paperwork, you can make your gift to the AHC go even farther! Thanks!
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