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Dear Volunteers,
Thanks to all of you for another year of exceptional volunteer work. Whether you're here every week or just once or twice a year, your dedication is appreciated and valued by everyone at the AHC. Our wonderful volunteers keep us going - we simply couldn't do it without you. We look forward to a terrific 2013!
Happy Holidays to all,
Ita
For details about
current volunteer opportunities, please contact Ita Lindquist,
Events & Volunteer Manager,
ital@visitahc.org or 503-231-7264.
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| Internships | Winter and Spring Internships
We have the following positions open next term and interviews begin soon!
-Education/Preservation
-Marketing
-Graphic Design
We offer internships each term and accept resumes on an ongoing basis. Detailed postings / job descriptions can always be found on our website.
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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:
-1st class stamps
-white copy paper
-Ipod
-Paper face masks
-1 Industrial face mask
-Hepa Filter household vacuum
If you have donations that we can use in our workshop, 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 and 2014.
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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Education Programs
Our 2012 education programs ended with a full classroom last weekend! I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate Val and the entire Education Committee on a wonderful and successful year. They have provided us all with new knowledge, insights and inspiration!
Throughout the year, there were many sold out programs and walking tours and enthusiastic feedback from attendees. They are hard at work on the 2013 season and new programs will be ready for registration in the next few weeks.
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Preview Party for the
Raven and Rose Restaurant!
 Tickets are on sale now!
A special event benefiting
AHC Education Programs
Generously sponsored by Raven and Rose
Saturday, January 5, 2:00 to 5:00 PM
1331 SW Broadway
$25.00
Be among the first to enjoy the next chapter in the long-running story of the Ladd Carriage House - its new life as Raven and Rose Restaurant. Restaurateur Lisa Mygranth has gloriously outfitted the 1883 building, the only remaining building from the once-expansive William S. Ladd Estate, as a fine dining place, and is hosting a preview benefit for AHC members and friends.
Details on our website. Registration Required and space is limited. Many thanks to Paul Falsetto and Tracey Simpson for helping make this event possible.
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Need a gift for the person
who has everything?
We still have a few spots left in our special April event: Party with Darcelle at Piggott's Castle
 Martinis and Stilettos at Piggott's Castle: Portland celebrity Darcelle, or Darcelle XV, which she is also known as since becoming the 15th Empress of the Imperial Sovereign Rose Court pageant in 1973, will join hosts John and Kelsey Grout for this fun event at Piggott's Castle. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Attendance is limited to 40 people Click here for more information and to buy tickets
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AHC Membership
A Wonderful Gift of Heritage
An AHC membership is an ideal holiday gift because it gives all year! Purchase memberships for friends, family, and colleagues and they will enjoy upcoming programs on the buildings of Pietro Belluschi and Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, and a presentation by national preservation rock star economist Donovan Rypkema. Members receive significant discounts on program fees, complimentary use of the AHC library, and other benefits, along with the great feeling of support for a dynamic heritage organization. Memberships are tax deductible and available at a variety of levels. P.S. Are you a member? Please join today!
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New Guidebook for Window Repair and Weatherization in Historic Homes!
 The Architectural Heritage Center has just completed a guidebook on window repair and weatherization for owners of vintage homes. This concise booklet identifies repair and maintenance solutions that maintain historic integrity while improving your home's energy efficiency. Included in the booklet is a bibliography and contact information for Portland area contractors who work on wood windows and those that offer other weatherization solutions, such as storm windows. This project was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Irvington Community Association!
Download the book here.
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Member, Staff and Volunteer News
Congratulations!
The Oswego Iron Furnace has received a National Preservation Honor Award. It is the only project in Oregon to win this particular award in 2012.
 Read more on the National Trust website, here.
If you are an active member or business member of the AHC, we want to hear about
it when you win a preservation related award, have your work honored in an exhibit, have your restored home featured in a magazine. Click here to learn how to share your news with us.
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Events and Places we Recommend
Victorian Holidays at the Shelton, McMurphy Johnson House in Eugene
Candlelight Tours, December 16, 18 & 21
Details here Celebrating Christmas CarolsPittock Mansion's 23 rooms, hallways, and grand staircase are now decorated for Christmas. The displays will be up through January 1st. AHC members Don Hastler and Dan Bergsvik helped with one of the rooms!
Keep an eye on our website for our special events and other events we recommend. The AHC is happy to share news and information about relevant events being conducted by other organizations. Click here to learn how to share your events with us.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our program 
Enjoy the art and also see the see the selection of gift items available. 
