Community Announcements

Grand Central U-Bake Sale: PPS Fundraiser on June 6

To launch its new line of U-Bake goodies and support local schools, Grand Central Baking will host a “U-Bake Sale” fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, June 6 at each of its six Portland-area bakery cafés. The community is invited to stop in to sample treats made from the bakery’s U-bake line and purchase items to try at home.  Fifty-percent of the proceeds of all U-bake items sold all day will be donated to Portland Public Schools Foundation.

Just Between Friends Children's Consignment Sale: Consignor Registration has Begun!

Cleaning out the kids’ closets? Turn that stash into cash! Consign at the Just Between Friends Children’s and Maternity Consignment Sales Event!

Just Between Friends accepts anything and everything related to babies, kids, pregnancy and nursing that is new or gently used. What could be better than making money by cleaning out your closets?! Consignors are invited to shop at an exclusive pre-sale before the general public! Pre-registration to consign is required and begins January 15. Sign up online to consign or get on the mailing list to hear about future sales at www.portland.jbfsale.com.

Sell your items as a consignor and earn 70% while helping our community reuse resources.

Shop and get incredible savings on everything you need for spring and summer.

Volunteer and shop before the public to get the best deals first!

This year’s sales, at the Portland Expo Center, will be too big to miss, and are scheduled for April 24-26! Once you discover the Just Between Friends Sale, you will never want to miss one again!

www.portland.jbfsale.com

Holiday Bazaar on Dec 6 @ Milagros to support Mercy Corps

Milagros is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, December 6 from 11am – 3pm. More than a dozen local vendors will be selling a wide variety of hand-crafted items that will be great gifts for the little miracle and mamas in your life! Clothes, jewelry, toys and more will be featured at the Holiday Craft Bazaar. There will also complimentary refreshments, art activities for the kids and more. Admission to the event is free and families are very welcome. In addition to being a fun community event, the Holiday Bazaar is a fundraiser for locally-based non-profit Mercy Corps. Mercy Corps works to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression throughout the world by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Milagros and all the vendors at the Holiday Bazaar will be donating 10 percent of their sales to support Mercy Corps. The Milagros Holiday Bazaar will be held inside and outside of Milagros at 5433 NE 30th Avenue.

Catlin Gabel Rummage Sale 2008: Oct 30-Nov 2

Catlin Gabel's huge annual rummage sale will be held from October 31 to November 1 at the Portland Expo Center, halls A and C. Here's the times and particulars:

• Thursday, October 30, 5-9pm: Opening night -- 35% markup for best selection
• Friday, October 31, 10am-6pm -- Tricks and treats all day
• Saturday, November 1, 9am-9pm -- 25% discount all day
• Sunday, November 2, 9am-3pm -- 50% discount and bag sales all day

The rummage sale is a fundraiser for student financial aid.

Business opportunity for enviro-conscious mom in SW Portland

Former site sponsor and our fave kids' clothing shop Hoot-n-Annie is for sale. Here are the details from the owners:

Hoot-n-Annie, Exceptional Children's Resale and Locally Handmade Clothing and Gifts is for sale! Hoot-n-Annie is a truly fantastic children's resale store with a strong and loyal customer base. My business partner's personal situation has changed, requiring her to move out of state.

We will provide basic information via email; we are requesting a face-to-face meeting for serious inquiries. We have very thorough sales records, customer counts, expenses, business statistics and analytics, etc. Website, name and logo, full training and ongoing consultation is included.

The busiest season of the year begins in August and runs through December - now is the perfect time to take over. Hoot-n-Annie continues to show excellent growth and is in a great position for you to add your new energy and keep sales surging upward. Community word of mouth is excellent and we have many customer testimonials to share.

This is a great opportunity for a family or a group who wish to form a partnership or co-op. If interested, send me an email; I'll reply promptly. Owner is unable to carry contract. Will consider a new partnership with an absolutely perfect fit person.

Note to shoppers: It's SUPER important to note that though Hoot-n-Annie is for sale, everything is business as usual: open Tuesday - Saturday 9am to 4pm, we're still accepting clothing for exchange, getting new items out on the rack, etc. - nothing will be changing about store operations.

Hillsdale Pancake Breakfast and Book Sale on July 27

HILLSDALE IS MAKING BLUEBERRY PANCAKES, JULY 27

The 32nd Annual Hillsdale Customer Appreciation Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Sunday, July 27 is sponsored by the Hillsdale Business and Professional Association. It starts at 8:30am and last until noon in the parking lot between the Key Bank and Casa Colima in Hillsdale.

HILLSDALE BENEFIT BOOK SALE, JULY 27

The 3rd Annual Summer Hillsdale Benefit Book Sale takes place on the same day as the pancake breakfast and begins at 10:00am and lasts until 3:00pm. Those wishing to donate books to the sale may do so at the Sunday Farmers Market through July 20. Donations are tax-deductible. Sale proceeds benefit the Hillsdale Alliance member organizations. which include the Rieke, Gray and Wilson schools as well as the Farmers Market, the Neighborhood Association, Neighborhood House, SW Trails, the library and other Hillsdale institutions.

Full House Moms Children's Clothing & Equipment Sale, May 31

Full House Moms is hosting its annual spring children's clothing and equipment resale. 50+ families of twins, triplets, and more selling gently used children’s merchandise at incredible prices!

• Saturday May 31, 2008
• Open to Public
• 10am to 2:30pm
• $2.00 admission per shopper, kids 16 and under free
• Washington County Fairground, Main Exhibit Hall www.faircomplex.com, 873 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro, OR 97214

Audubon Native Plant Sale May 17-18

The Audubon Society Native Plant Sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, at Audubon House, 5151 NW Cornell Road, 10 AM to 4 PM on both days.

This is our twelfth year of presenting you with a wonderful array of the original green Oregonians: trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, bulbs, grasses, and vines to enhance your garden, whether that garden is a city yard, a gracious estate, or a stream bank.

Hayhurst Elementary Rummage Sale May 9-10, 2008

In an era when most schools have jumped to the auction model for their fund-raising needs, you gotta love an elementary school that's putting on an old fashioned rummage sale. Hayhurst Elementary is doing just that this weekend. Here's the scoop:

Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10, 2008
9am to 5pm
Location: the church at the end of SW Iowa Street (NOT at the school)

Wait a minute. That's TODAY! I'm going to go off and get me some bargains....

Auction, Family Dance benefit for VHFLC on April 19

Join us as Vermont Hills Family Life Center a non-profit daycare and preschool holds its first Family Dance and Silent Auction

Date: April 19th, 2008 from 3pm-5pm
Location: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 3228 SW Sunset Blve, Portland 97239
Auction: Attending the auction is free. Raffle tickets are also available for $5 a piece
Dance: Tickets for the Family Dance are $10 for all walkers.

Come enjoy the great music by Greasy Kids Stuff. Healthy snacks will be provided. For more information on the auction, to get your free auction tickets, or for raffle tickets please contact Emily at 503.452.7078 or email janew@vhflc.com If you are a current VHFLC family please contact your director to purchase your dance tickets.