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Volume 13, Issue 9
September 2015

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Cedar Mill Farmers Market

Every Saturday 8 am-1 pm; corner of NW Cornell and Murray Blvd

It is high summer already! The market is going strong and the season’s best produce is readily available. We have beautiful berries and peaches, tomatoes, fresh sweet corn and much more.

Come visit the food booths, pull up a chair and enjoy our live music! Take home fresh flowers and local crafts. Something for everyone.

Curvy Chic Consignment Sale

September 24-27, 12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland (Cedar Mill)

A semiannual shopping event that allows plus size women (sizes 14-34) to find gently used plus clothing and accessories! This four day signature shopping event, founded by Becky Jarvis, is designed to give the plus-size consumer another alternative to finding quality and affordable clothing, shoes and accessories under one roof.

Women looking to recycle their wardrobes may buy and sell items, while frugally updating their apparel. Individuals interested in becoming consigners can earn a 60% or more return on all merchandise sold by preparing (cleaning, hanging, tagging) their items for resale. In addition, the event will host 25 local vendors with products and services that cater to the female shopper.

Curvy Chic Closet partners with non-profit community partners Gung Ho Ministries and Camions of Care. Bring 3 non-food donations for FREE Presale Admission ($5 value). Items needed (accepted any day): Feminine products, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and deodorant.

Preview Sale ($5 at door) Thursday, 9/24, 11 am-2 pm

Regular Sale Hours: Thursday 2-8 pm

Friday, 10 am-9 pm. Free Fashion Show at 6 pm

Saturday, 10 am-5 pm

Sunday, 10 am-5 pm

For more information please email: info@curvychiccloset.com or call 503-848-9191.

Santosha Global Mala

Sunday, September 20, 12- 2:30 pm; Bethany Village fountain

Each year Santosha Yoga hosts a Global Mala for World Peace. This is a world-wide effort to bring people around the globe together with the intention of World Peace.

For more information on the Global Mala events and the National Month of Yoga, visit the Yoga Health Foundation to find more information and a pass for one week of free yoga at a variety of studios in the area. yogahealthfoundation.org/yoga_month.

Second Edition to feature Designer Jewelry

Monday, September 14, starting at noon; 12505 NW Cornell Road

Thanks to a generous donor, Second Edition has a collection of wonderful jewelry, most of it created by San Francisco artist, Marjorie Baer. Baer has been designing jewelry for over 30 years and has many fans who like her unique look. Described as modern, sculptural, comfortable and wearable, Baer’s pieces feature mixed metals in an organic design. Second Edition is hosting a “ Trunk Show” of these necklaces and earrings as well as pieces by other designers with a similar style.

 

12505 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR 97229, next to the Cedar Mill Library

Fall Still Life by instructor Margaret Terrall

New Member Show Opening Reception Sunday, September 13, 2-4 pm

This month’s “featured artist” show will highlight the work of new members who have joined Village Gallery since last September. Work will be on display throughout the month.

New classes!

Mary Burgess—Beginning/Intermediate Watercolor: Wednesdays, day and evening classes, September 9 - October 14

Jennifer Feagler—Beginning/Intermediate Charcoal Drawing: Thursday evenings, September 10, 17, 24

Margaret Terrall—Beginning Acrylic Painting: Thursdays, September 10 - October 1

Mary Burgess—Beautiful Decorative Papers, Books And Boxes: Tuesday evenings, September 29 - November 10

Chris Keylock-Williams—Content & Sophistication: Tuesdays, September 29 – November 17

Rene Eisenbart—Painting Colorful Birds In Watermedia: Fridays, October 23 - November 13

Richard Armstrong—Sculpting Clay; Beginning/Intermediate: September 24 & 25

For more information visit villagegalleryarts.org or call 503-644-8001

Provencal Fabrics

Les Couleurs De Provence imports vibrant and high quality French Provencal fabric to make the kitchen linens of your dream at a reasonable price. Our products were featured on Channel 2 in August! katu.com/amnw/segments/Richard-Bloom-French-Mediterranean-Party-Theme-321583361.html

We have a great selection of tablecloths in a coated cotton fabric that lets you wipe off food, but are still machine washable! Matching table accessories too, including napkins, runners , and bread baskets, plus lavender products and more! We welcome customers at our home showroom (located in central Cedar Mill) by appointment so you can find the perfect tablecloth at your convenience.

We carry the perfect choice for fall and winter holidays, for your use and as gifts. Follow us on Facebook at Kitchen linens from Provence, and find us on etsy at etsy.com/shop/FabricOfProvence.

We also have a booth at the Cedar Mill Farmer's Market and will be there on September 5th and 12th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm

Please contact Mireille Nett for more information or for an appointment at 503-679-1681.

New office building going up

Construction is underway on the new headquarters for Westwood Homes LLC, in the “triangle center” attached to and behind the existing Peninsula Insurance building near the corner of Cornell and Old Barnes Road. Westwood Homes will occupy the top floor. The bottom floor will be the new location for Hoffman Academy of Music. They hope to move in early next year.

 

Cedar Mill Business Association meeting

Tuesday, September 8, 11:45 am - 10 pm, Cedar Mill Bible Church chapel

Wells Fargo Banking Specialists will inform us plus answer questions about the October deadlines for changes in your Merchant Services regulations. They will also help us understand the differences between using Merchant Services or products like the Square. Bring your neighboring business owners for this valuable training!

CMBA sponsors the Bi-Annual Cedar Mill Clean Up

Saturday October 3, 7-9 am

Join other CMBA members and neighbors to clean up and beautify the Cedar Mill area. Meet at the overlook area on Cornell Road for coffee and doughnuts. Bring your work gloves and community spirit! Tools and bags provided.

Cleary Patient Education Night

Wednesday, September 16, 6-8 pm; Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, East Pavilion, Souther Auditorium.

Dr. Timothy Cleary will be hosting his monthly MDVIP Patient Education Night. Cleary Medical Associates IT Administrator, Mary McHill, will present an update on all aspects of fitness technology: Planned Obsolescence: An Update on Fitness Technology. Free to the public. Call 503-526-0994 to reserve a seat. Refreshments served.

Wine Cellar Fall Class Schedule

All classes are for guests age 21 or over. Reservations required: email: wine@portlandwinecellar.com

Saturday September 26; 6 pm: Wine 101

Saturday October 17; 6 pm: Ports in Portland

Saturday November 7; 6 pm: High End Reds with Light Bites

Thursday December 3; 6:30 pm: Ports in Portland

Saturday December 12; 1 pm: Bubbly wine and Chocolate Goodies

We are now booking November and December dates for private parties.

We can handle your social gatherings, annual book club parties, team building events, and corporate gatherings. From casual meet and greets, to formal seated dinners; we can work with budgets from $300-3,000. Just let us know what your needs are and we'll take care of the details!

Brian Harvey earns customer service honor

Brian Harvey, an American Family Insurance agent in Cedar Mill, has been recognized for providing outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program.

 “At American Family, the customer is at the center of all we do, and these agents have proven they are committed to consistently providing the best experience,” said Bill Westrate, American Family Insurance’s chief operating officer. “The agents who earn the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification are those who have been given the highest marks from their customers for outstanding service.”

Harvey has been an agent for American Family since September 1998. His office is located at 12923 NW Cornell Rd, suite 102. To experience his great customer service, visit the office, or contact him at 503-644-1116 or brian.harvey@amfam.com.

Safeway offers Fresh Cuts

New Safeway employee Rodney Rogers shared his enthusiasm for their new program. “We are a flagship location providing numerous unique items. I was hired as part of the opening crew in July, and we are cutting hundreds of Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pineapple, and Strawberries daily. The popularity with customers has been amazing. The store created a Fresh Cut room, where employees work in 50° temperature to ensure freshness and cleanliness. In addition to fruit, we cut a variety of vegetables and create party packs.” Check it out!

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