Business News for June, 2011
 New meat manager at Bales
Bruce Hazel has joined the Bales Marketplace management team, and he has some interesting plans that will bring us an even better selection of items in the fresh and frozen meat and fish department. He previously worked for 14 years at various Zupan's locations, and has been in the meat business for 33 years.
He's a big supporter of local meat, and in addition to the Painted Hills beef, Coastal Range chicken, and Carlton Farms pork products that are already available at Bales, he's looking for a local source for lamb.
Bruce is encouraging Jesse, the smokehouse expert, to bring more smoked items to the counters. He is also planning to offer a variety of new house-made sausages. "We'll also be making all our ground meats in-house, to provide customers with the freshest and safest products—even the Painted Hills beef will be freshly ground here."
If you've been missing the affordable selection of seafood that we came to expect in the fresh fish counter, Bruce says, "The days of cheap fish are over." Conditions at sea and regulations protecting endangered species are really taking a toll on the bounty that we had come to expect. But they are working hard to bring you the best of the catch that's available.
"I enjoy waiting on customers," he says. He loves to cook, and is happy to spend time with customers to help them figure out how to prepare their meats and fish. The fresh meat counter is now open from 7 am to 8 pm daily. Bales butchers are happy to accommodate special orders, so if you don't see what you need, just ask.
Garage special
Stuck on what to get Dad for Father's Day? He doesn't need another tool; he just needs to be able to find the ones he already owns. Restore order to his garage and ensure that he'll be able to locate what he needs when he needs it. Better yet—he may be able to get his precious car back into the garage and protect it from the summer heat!
To help you show Dad how special he is, NW Organizing Solutions is offering 10% off all garage organizing services purchased during the month of June. Don't clutter his space with more things; help him enjoy what he has, by calling Professional Organizer, Beth Giles, at 503-709-0791 to order your gift certificate or to schedule an organizing session. NW Organizing Solutions not only organizes garages but can help make Dad's home office operate better and be a less-stressful place to work. Check us out at www.nworganizingsolutions.com.
Free fitness pass
SNAP Fitness in the West Union shopping center invites anyone interested in getting into shape to come in for a FREE one-week guest pass. To redeem please contact Melea Smillie, 503.645.7900. The facility is located at 18335 NW West Union Rd. snapfitness.com/westunion
Experiencing Music from the Inside Out
Westside Music School is offering a workshop for teachers of young children (preschool, kindergarten, homeschool) with ideas and activities for applying the national standards for music education within your school curriculum.
Teachers of preschool, kindergarten and young elementary grades understand the importance of music in a well-rounded curriculum but many lack confidence in teaching musical activities.
During the two-hour workshop, teachers will learn and experience effective methods and fun activities to use with students including the following areas: Singing, Ear Training, Rhythm, Movement (large and small muscle movement activities), and Creative Activities relating to improvising and composing.
Teachers are welcome to attend one or both of the two-hour sessions: Friday July 15, 10 am-noon; and/or Friday August 19, 9:30 – 11:30 am. Cost is $25 for one, or $45 for both. Visit our website: westsidemusicschool.org and click on Class Schedule, for more information and to register.
Sunset Credit Union wins for student program
Financial Beginnings (financialbeginnings.org) is a northwest non-profit that encourages financial literacy for children. Sunset Science Park Federal Credit Union was recognized by the organization for their volunteer work to teach Oak Hills Elementary students about the basics of money.
"Financial Beginnings makes it so simple to volunteer and help kids learn about financial literacy," said Trish Anderson of Sunset Credit Union. "I just go into the classroom and the supplies are already at hand. The kids love the booklets, and I love teaching the kids…I feel like I'm on a field trip every time I go!"
If any Cedar Mill family would like this information shared in their child's classroom or school, contact Sunset Credit Union at 503.643.1335, or send an email to cugirls@sspfcu.com. Visit us at sspfcu.com to find out how you can join our financial family.
Virtue of the Month: Enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is being filled with spirit. It means "God within". When we live with enthusiasm, we are excited about life and are open to the wonders each day holds. We do things wholeheartedly, with zeal and eagerness...
The Practice of Enthusiasm: I am excited about my life. I am inspired by simple things. I put love and joy into what I do. I smile, laugh and have a good sense of humor. I have a positive spirit... I am thankful for the gift of Enthusiasm. It makes life simply wonderful. ~Linda Kavelin- Popov, Virtues Reflection Card, Enthusiasm.
The Virtues Project is a global grassroots initiative with a goal of inspiring the practice of virtues in everyday life. Virtues Connection Portland offers workshop for parents, classes for educators and community development programs, as well as personal retreats. Visit www.virtuesconnectionportland.com or contact Delaram for more information. 503-267-0202.
Unlimited sessions at Santosha Yoga
For those who have been, "going to get to it one of these days," your time is now. Santosha owner Katy Nadal says, "We are providing an irresistible opportunity to find out how yoga can help you feel good and be healthier in both mind and body. It won't happen overnight—yoga is, after all, a practice. However, from the first day, I always see students leaving with a smile on their faces. Start with once a week and soon you will be wanting to come twice, or three times a week. To make this easy we are running a 1st Anniversary Super Summer Special that will give you unlimited yoga until Labor Day. 11 weeks of yoga, beginning June 18th, for $150. That's less than $2 a day for the most ambitious yogi (normal cost for three months of unlimited yoga is around $320.)
Rosanna Sanger will team with runners for a Run/Yoga Clinic on four Sunday mornings, beginning July 10th. Runners will learn how yoga will keep them in their running shoes longer and happier throughout their lives. Each class will begin with a two-mile run in the Bethany area followed up with a 60-minute yoga class.
Nadal notes, "We hope that people will give yoga, and Santosha, a try. First class is still free. We are conveniently located in Bethany Village with easy parking and a vegetarian restaurant, Sweet Lemon, 20 feet from our door. We call it our 'zen corner.'"
Parent power
World of Smiles, Pediatric Dentistry is excited to host Rebecca Magby of Everything Baby LLC for a class just for parents. Have you ever wished that "fight time" would turn into "family time" instead? Rebecca has over 17 years of experience working as a caregiver and parenting coach. She will be joining us June 22 at 6 pm to teach her two-hour class on Behavior Modification without Punishment. Cost is $10 per individual, and $15 for parenting partners. To register, or for more information, email rebecca@everythingbabyllc.com.
Mike's Auto Parts celebrates Father's Day
Free hot dogs and a benefit carwash in the parking lot will be the attraction in the Milltowner Shopping Center on Saturday, June 25 to help you kick off your Father's Day celebrations.
Sunset Presbyterian day camp
Sunset Kids Summer Day Camp is August 16-19. Registration is online at www.sunsetpres.org/go/kids_camp
The UPS Small Biz Perks & Paydays
The UPS Store®, located at 10940 SW Barnes Rd. in Peterkort Towne Square, is one of the UPS Stores where customers will have a chance to win $25,000 with The UPS Store "Small Biz Perks & Paydays" Game. The game will be played by utilizing instant-win peel & reveal Game Cards that will reveal a prize or discount offer. The promotion runs from June 5th to July 2nd.
The Grand Prize is a $25,000 payday for one lucky person. Other prizes include: (75) $1,000 first prizes, (100) $500 in center credits (to be awarded as a gift card) and more! For a full list of prizes and discounts, please stop by and read the Official Rules.
The UPS Store is locally owned and located in Peterkort Towne Square and has convenient hours: 9 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday and 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday. For additional information, visit theupsstore.com/3379.htm or call 503-646-9999.
 Village Gallery News
"Opposites Attract" is the theme of our June show at the Village Gallery of Arts. Visit us and take a look at what our creative artists come up with this month. Our featured artist member is Kat McCullough. She works in mixed media, acrylics, oil with wax, paper collage, and, occasionally, wild and crazy hand built clay. Currently she is creating with fiber, paint, paper, beads, metals and other materials in her hand-sewn work. Please come by to see Kat's extraordinary artworks as well as arts and crafts from many of our member artists.
Involve your child in art at the Village Gallery! Terry Gonzalez teaches Children's Art Classes on Mondays or Wednesdays from 3:45pm to 4:45 pm. Students will explore a variety of art projects. Kids four-day Art Camps, with our new children's instructor Sarah Fagan, begin on June 20th from 1-4 pm. Sarah will keep your child involved with something new every day.
There are a limited number of spaces available for The Garden Workshop taught by watercolorist Chris Keylock Williams in her own garden July 12-13 from 9 am-3:30 pm.
The gallery is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am-4 pm and Sunday noon-4 pm. The gallery is next to the Cedar Mill Library at 12505 NW Cornell Rd. Call us at 503-644-8001 or stop by to register for classes.
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