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It's April - Sunny Days Will Be Here Soon!
First Friday Reception, April 6
- Always popular! Greet our guests, help with set up and close up, food and beverage, mingle and enjoy.
Graphic Design
- Talented publications volunteer needed to help with booklets, posters and presentation materials.
Business Member Newsletter
- Help create newsletter for AHC business members, develop content, format, distribution plan.
Easy Project
- Nothing complex, but it needs to be done! One volunteer needed to assemble packets on April 11 or 12, 2 hours.
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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Kitchen Revival Tour
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"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 all are welcome
"Children have taught me about art. They have influenced my style with their sense of humor and broad use of color. When I paint I have a strong concept, but ultimately the outcome is like hanging on to the leash of a big rambunctious dog on an unexplored trail. The end result is always a bit of a surprise."
More information here
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Special Art Program for Kids
 Do you have a budding young artist in your life? On Saturday, April 21st the AHC is hosting a free art program for kids grades 1-6 taught by our featured artist, Sue Lau. Kids will create art based on the theme of "Doors in Art and Architecture".
The resulting work will hang at the AHC in May in celebration of Preservation Month. There will be a first Friday opening reception for the young artists, their families and the public!
Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Spaces are open to members first through April 10th. Members, watch your email for a special notice this week. If you are not a member but are interested in registering a child for this program, send an email to marketing@visitahc.org. You will be notified if we have openings after April 10th.
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Education Programs
Spring programs and walking tours start April 26th
Registration is off to a great start and some programs are going to fill up quickly. Check the schedule and register soon.
Lectures and classroom programs here.
Walking Tours here.
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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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3rd Annual Heritage Home Tour
The Heritage Home Tour Committee is very busy planning for July 28th. They have some fabulous houses lined up already.
Tickets go on sale during check-in for the Kitchen Tour on April 14th. Buy between April 14th and May 31st and receive a $5.00 early purchase discount! |
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Our Members in the News
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The Cochran Block Nov. 1905 Sanborn Map...Site of the Central Hotel
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AHC business member Risa Davis and her husband Brent are making a difference in their North Portland community of St. Johns. They have purchased an historic building with a troubled past and are making plans for rehabilitation. Read their story in the Oregonian here.
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 October 20th, 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
Arroyo's Edge Greene & Greene Interiors 2012
Pasadena, CA
Sunday, April 22; noon-5:00pm
Our very own Craig Kuhn's is a sponsor of this special event
Details Here
Gauguin Polynesia
Seattle Art Museum
Through April 29th
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A Glaze of Glory - the Artistry of Art Tile!
On exhibit through summer.
Sponsored by: 
Details about the exhibit here. |
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