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Spring is Here - Time for Kitchen Revival Tour!
Kitchen Revival Tour, April 14 -- Just a few kitchen monitors are still needed. This is one of our most popular events - join in!
Education Programs, Walking Tours -- A few spots are still available to help with registration, introductions, or to be a walking tour chaperone. Select dates only.
First Friday Reception, April 6 -- Greet our guests, help with set up and close up, food and beverage.
Web guru -- Help maintain our website, Drupal expertise is very helpful.
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 | 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:
-coffee and tea
-Stamps
-Rolling CPU holder
-Paper face masks
-1 Industrial face mask
-Hepa Filter household vacuum
-Ipod
-Kitchen Sponges
-Gel Dishwasher Soap
-Non anti-bacterial soap
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 our advocacy efforts and stay in tune with what is happening in preservation in Portland. Education Manager, Val Ballestrem, keeps us up to date through with his posts at Portland Preservation.
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| Call to Artists | We are accepting proposals for solo and small group art exhibits for 2013.
Interested artists can email barbarap@visitahc.org for information on our exhibits and details for applying. Artists are also encouraged to attend one of our First Friday art openings to see how it all works.
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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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Final candidate forum this week
Portland Mayoral and City Council Races: Forums on Historic Preservation and Urban Design in Portland
Three organizations-the AHC, AIA/Portland-Oregon, and the HPLO have come together to coordinate and host three separate forums, one for the Mayoral race, and two for the City Council races. Free to All Attendees!
Wednesday, March 21st - Mayoral candidates:
Elaine Brady, Charlie Hales, and Jefferson Smith
Hosted by HPLO at White Stag Block (70 NW Couch) 6:00-8:00 PM
For more information, click here.
Business leaders and advocates of Historic Preservation, Jim Kelly and Art DeMuro, encourage us all to attend this final candidate forum. Read a letter from them by clicking here.
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Kitchen Revival Tour
Tickets are on sale for the 14th annual Kitchen Revival Tour. This year promises to be stellar with 8 homes ranging from 1898 through 1961. There are 3 DIY kitchens on the tour and beautifully appointed and professionally remodeled kitchens, done by experienced restoration and renovation contractors who are business members of the AHC. There will be a nice variation in both styles and price points for visitors to enjoy and from which to gain inspiration and education.Saturday, April 14th, 2012
10:00 am-4:00 pm
Members: $20 General Public: $25
Buy tickets here.
Notice to business members--
reminder that the deadline for advertising in the booklet is coming up soon. Let us know if you wish to participate. If you are a business owner and not a member of the AHC, you can still advertise in our home tour booklets. Write to barbarap@visitahc.org asap for information.
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Education Programs
House Styles-The Portland Prairie
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Members: $10 General Public: $18
Sponsored by: Arciform LLC.
Promoting the Arts and Crafts values of simplicity, utility and beauty; the Prairie Style began in the Midwest and spread across the U.S., influencing a generation of architects around the world.
For a detailed program description and to register, click here.
Modern Living + Old House
Saturday, March 31, 2012 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Members: $8.00 General Public: $15.00
Whether you're a first-time home buyer or already have an older home, this panel discussion is sure to help answer your pressing questions. Bring your questions and learn about solutions for accommodating your 21st century needs while preserving your home's character.
For a detailed program description and to register, click here.
Spring programs and walking tours are here! Printed newsletters mailed to members last week and registration is open. We expect many to fill up quickly so check the schedule and sign up soon!
Lectures and classroom programs here.
Walking Tours here.
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Ending next week
"Travels In Art"
Illustrations by Aaron Voronoff Trotter
 Original drawings and decks of playing cards Featuring Landmarks and Neighborhood Places Portland, Seattle, Astoria, San Francisco, Vancouver BC |
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Save the date!
"Nostalgia Up Close"
A solo exhibit featuring paintings and mixed media art by Portland artist, Sue Lau
Opening Reception
Friday April 6, 6pm-8pm
Free and Open to the public
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2012 Volunteer Passport Exchange
The AHC is once again participating in the Volunteer Appreciation Passport Exchange! Current AHC volunteers will be eligible to visit many great museums, gardens and exhibits in Oregon and SW Washington on specific dates in April and May. You will need a valid ID badge from the AHC and a detailed list of participating organizations. This is a great benefit for all volunteers. Please contact Ita for all the details, ital@VisitAHC.org or 503-231-7264.
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Our Members in the News
Do you watch NBC's Grimm? AHC member and artist, CJ Hurley has two paintings on the show. Both hang in the Arts & Crafts bungalow of main character Nick Burkhardt. Keep an eye out for them!
For information on the process to share your news with our members, please follow the instructions found here.
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Annual Heritage Auction
The Auction is in October, but it is not too early to start planning!
Do you have some time to donate and skills that would be valuable to our committee? We need several people to join the committee and we have a spot for you! Roles, responsibilities and time commitment vary depending on the position and on your skills and interests. Fund raising experience is not required. Contact Barbara Pierce to learn more: email or 503.231.7264.
If you are starting spring cleaning and have donations, let us know. Receiving donations for the auction early helps us plan better! |
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Events and Places we Recommend
Day trip to Seattle!
Rookwood Arts & Crafts Tiles: From Cincinnati to Seattle
Tuesday, March 27th
Details Here
Gauguin Polynesia
Seattle Art Museum
Through April 29th
Details here |
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A Glaze of Glory - the Artistry of Art Tile!
If you missed the opening, make sure to stop by and check out the exhibit. It will be on display through summer.
Sponsored by: 
Details about the exhibit here. |
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