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Preservation Makes Our Day!
Here are some of our upcoming volunteer needs:
Help Our Guest Artists -
We need 2 volunteers to help our artists hang their work on Oct. 12 (yes, tomorrow!).
Front Desk volunteer
Greet visitors, answer phones, help with light office tasks. 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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BUSINESS MEMBERS
Newsletter Advertising Renewal | Business Members,
It is time to renew your advertising
contracts for our printed newsletter, News and Notes, for the 2012 calendar year. Renewal notices and 2012 contracts are in your email box.
To all businesses: if you are interested in advertising in our printed
newsletter and are not a business member of the AHC, now is a great time to join. Advertising in the newsletter is reserved for business members only.
Contact Holly Chamberlain for a membership package.
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| Donation wish list | Thank you to everyone who makes donations to support our office, events, and projects in the shop!
Everything counts and we rely on you. Our current needs are:
-Foam core for presentations
-Basic Ipod
-Digital Camera
If you have donations that we can use in our kitchen and offices, please call or email Philip at 503.231.7264 or philipa@visitahc.org.
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FOLLOW US
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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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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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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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Jump on Board!
"A Streetcar Named Preservation"
16th Annual "Riches of a City" Heritage Auction
This Saturday, October 15, 2011 6:00pm
Melody Ballroom: 615 SE Alder Street, Portland, OR
Tickets on sale now! Details here. Gener ously Sponsored by: Auction Tickets -- on sale NOW, $100 & $75 Auction Tables of 10 -- on sale NOW, $1,000 & $750 Golden Raffle Tickets -- on sale NOW, $50 Regular Raffle Tickets -- on sale NOW, $5 each or 5 for $20 |
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Auction Donation Highlights
The days are ticking down and we are busy with last minute preparations for our gala "Riches of a City" Heritage Auction. There is still time to plan your bids, plot your strategy and take a chance on a winning Golden Ticket. Join us on October 15th - jump on board!
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Huckleberry Lodge
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We have featured many of our exciting auction donations over the past few weeks. Now it's time to roll out some new items for your viewing pleasure.
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Seaview, WA
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How can you choose just a one or two? You'll find The Huckleberry Lodge and the Barbey Cottage in Seaview, Washington, only at our LIVE AUCTION!
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Choose Your Own Adventure on Arciform's "Magic" Bus
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GOLDEN RAFFLE TICKETS are selling fast! Our new golden ticket raffle offers one winner a chance to select from over 20 select auction items. Take a chance -- you might be the lucky winner and that beach vacation could be yours! Tickets are $50 each and ONLY 100 tickets are available, so buy one (or more) now to enhance your chances of winning. Call 503-231-7264.
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Meet Me at Timberline Lodge
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Where's the Beef? ¼ Grass Fed Beef
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 The WALL OF WINE contains some hidden gems this year, but no peeking! Take a chance and you might spend $20 for a $100 bottle of fine wine. We have a great line up of delectable desserts for the DESSERT AUCTION including cupcakes, pies and beautifully decorated cakes. Don't hold back on those bids - you might miss a fabulous cake from Sweetness Bakery or a seasonal pie from Pacific Pie Co.
TRADITIONAL RAFFLE tickets are only $5 each or 5 tickets for $20. Available now or at the auction, the raffle is a perfect way to take a chance without breaking the budget. Win a case of fine wine from Zancanellas, Inc. or a beautiful, handmade quilt from whimsical vintage fabric. The quilt is sure to be a collectible or keepsake for one lucky winner.
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Case of Wine, Zancanellas, Inc.
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Whimsical Vintage Kitties Quilt
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New items have been flooding in for our SILENT AUCTION and the selections are impressive. We have professional services, furniture, jewelry, art work, antiques and gift certificates galore. Here's a small sample of the silent auction goodies:
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Color Consultation from CJ Hurley Century Arts
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Floorcloth from Gracewood Design
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Be in the action at the auction - buy your tickets now! Tickets for the auction are on sale now on our website, at Tickets, or call to arrange for a table. If you have questions about donations, sponsorship, volunteering or tickets, contact Ita Lindquist, Events & Volunteer Manager at ital@visitahc.org or 503-231-7264. All proceeds from the auction benefit the programs and activities of the AHC.
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Upcoming Education Programs
 The Arts and Crafts Houses of Emil Schacht Special Time!
Thursday, October 20, 2011 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Members: $10.00 General Public: $15.00
For information and to register, click here.
Willamette Heights Neighborhood Walking Tour Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:00 am - 11:30 am Members: $10.00 General Public: $15.00
For information and to register, click here.
Find details on all Fall programs here .
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Holiday Cards for sale!
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"The Quietude of Winter" by CJ Hurley
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Many of you responded to our beautiful holiday cards last year and expressed interest in buying these cards for your own mailing. Based on your requests, CJ Hurley has agreed to the use of his painting "The Quietude of Winter" for cards to be sold through the AHC. We have had enough confirmations that we are printing cards for sale for this winter season! If you are interested in purchasing cards, please let us know. Only a pre-order will guarantee we can meet your needs. Call the AHC at 503.231.7264 to let us know how many you would like and for more information. |
New Art Exhibit: Will Goodman and David Greene
Artists, Will Goodman and David Greene have both had solo art shows at the AHC. The two were invited back for a special showing of their work, which opens this week at our auction Patron Party.
On Exhibit through November 12th
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2nd Annual Oregon Archives Crawl
Stop by our table and say hello this Saturday, October 15th.
Details here.
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2011 Portland Architecture
and Design Festival
The month of October will be packed full of fantastic events taking place throughout the city. Check the schedule and make plans to participate!
Details here.
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Virtual Collections Tour
Available for AHC Visitors
AHC visitors can enjoy a virtual tour of our extensive array of architectural artifacts at a computer station in the main lobby. Safety concerns and staff availability limit visitation to our storage warehouses but technology provides access to a broad overview of the range of items collected by founders Jerry Bosco and Ben Milligan, and those given to the organization by later donors. More items are constantly being added to the database, so be sure to take a look even if you have "clicked" before. Many thanks to all the volunteers who have helped catalogue and photograph artifacts over the years, and enter the data so that the information is available for all.
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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: - Latest News on the Old Waverly Baby Home
- Curious About the Oldest Homes in the Portland Area? Read On!
- Threatened with Demolition: Portland's Old Waverly Children's Home
- Several Demolitions Planned in Southeast Portland
- A Sad Existence for an Erstwhile Greyhound Garage
- The Hyperbolic Paraboloid and the Columbia River Crossing
- Building Proposed Adjacent to Hollywood Theatre
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Help us spread the word!
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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