Enjoy a special deal this Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday at Sunset Lanes!

Two games, shoes and a $5 arcade card for only $10!

Kids 14 years and under, visit Sunset Lanes on Martin Luther King, Jr. day from 9am to 6pm for a deal that can’t be beat!  Receive two games, your shoe rental and a $5 arcade card for only $10 per person.  All you have to do is click the link below for the coupon, print, and present to redeem.  Each coupon is good for up to four bowlers.

Click here to print this amazing deal!

Visit sunsetlanes.com for more details!

Sunset Lanes – 12770 SW Walker Road – Beaverton, OR 97005 - 503-646-1116

Windrose Conference & Meeting Center prices will be going up on March 1, 2012.  Get in on a great opportunity right now to save some money!  Whether it be a wedding, event, corporate meeting/retreat, you can save some significant money by booking now, prior to March 1, and have the event anytime in the future.  Book as many meetings as you want, have that perfect, more intimate wedding you always wanted, and you will receive a sizeable discount, as long as you book the reservation prior to March 1, 2012.  Go to www.windrosecenter.com or call Lynn at 503-701-7273 for more information or to book your event.

About Windrose Conference & Meeting Center

Located just 25 miles from Portland or Salem in the heart of Oregon wine country, Windrose has gorgeous facilities and would be a perfect setting for your business meeting or smaller and more intimate wedding. It has a European flair with a touch of wine country flavor.

Outside boasts a large brick courtyard surrounded by flowers that can seat 70 people and is perfect for weddings, receptions, wine and hors d’oeuvre functions. The smaller courtyard has a water fountain and can be used as the bar area or for socializing. The back lawn area overlooks the canyon and creek and the ceremony site has an arbor on Italian stamped concrete. Inside has the feel of an old English library, with 2 fireplaces, kitchenette, reception area, and meeting space for up to 50 people. Windrose has an exclusive use policy, which means they cater to only one group at a time and you have use of the entire facility and grounds.

Windrose is available for weddings any day of the week and bookings are confirmed with a deposit and signed agreement. Ample free parking is provided. Tours are encouraged so you can see all that Windrose has to offer.

Watch the robust waves crash against the shore. See the sky transcend from gray to blue, and the wind sweep the coastline. A little shower sends freshness to the ocean air. The Hallmark Inns & Resorts reduced winter rates for oceanfront guestrooms are exceptional, and only steps from the beach and the stormy sea! To make your room RESERVATIONS online, click here and enter ‘FRESH’ in the Promo Code Box.

Watch the storms in the New Year!

The Year is fresh and so are the rates*:

• Limited Edition Rooms, just $134

• Deluxe Rooms starting at $114

• Traditional Rooms starting at $84

Holidays are over, it’s time to do something for YOU. Why not start fresh with a relaxing trip to Newport. Enjoy miles of pristine, un-crowded sandy beaches, or explore the Historic Bayfront and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Then curl-up in front of the fireplace and watch the storms and waves crash into shore. Let the tradition begin in 2012 with some of the best rates of the year.

* Available January, 2011, Sunday through Friday. $20 more on Saturday nights. Rates do not include room tax or pet fees. May not be combined with any other discount or offer. Valid for e-mail members only. Available only at the Hallmark Resort Newport.

The new year is around the corner. The event industry often takes nods from runway fashion, the entertainment industry, and pop culture as it formulates ideas for future events. Here is The Event Guys’ list of top 5 trends to incorporate in your upcoming events.

5. Bling
Bling continues to take many forms in events, from sequin table coverings to rentable chandeliers, look for ways to bring bold cool tones to your table scapes.

4. Swag
Swag is going beyond the throw away pens and one use book lights. Think about branding your event with something people will use year-round. Popular choices are branded iPhone chargers, backpacks or first aid kits.

3. Ditch the Speaker!
Instead of the old model of one person talking in front of hundreds from a one-way communication road, expect more round table events. Think informal meet ups instead of lectures, and other ways that gatherings can be more interactive and less static.

2. Go Green!
Not the color.Think about using technology to save paper: Electronic contracts with digital signatures, Seating plans using peferct tableplan, digital brochures, and even follow-up correspondence using electronic surveys after the event to track the success of your event.

1. Get Social!
The trend to go social will mushroom in 2012. It is no longer an option for events to embrace social media practices, but a necessity. From QR Codes at conventions to Twitter Hashtags at conferences, it is important to understand and embrace the ins and outs of our digital world in order to offer your attendees the breadth and depth of social media.

Click Here to read the full article by The Event Guys

Want to ring in the New Year with an experience you’ll never forget?!?! Join Pronghorn Club in Bend for Dinner, the Party and the Night!

~ Call 541-693-5300 to Book ~ $299 per couple for Dinner, Party & a Room!

Already have plans for dinner? Then join Pronghorn after for the best Party in town and stay the night! $199 per couple. Includes over night accommodations in a Junior Suite and 2 entrance tickets to the party.

6-9pm Dinner Service (reservations required), Prix Fixe Menu at $50 pp or Ala Cart If guests dine with us, $10 discount on party price – 9pm: last seating.

8:30-12:30am Party in the Clubhouse $60 per person Out of the Blue Band, Appetizers included, 2 drinks included, Party hats, noisemakers and streamers for everyone. If guests dine with Pronghorn, $10 discount on party price.

For those looking for a winter getaway (either for themselves or as a gift), look no further than The Resort at The Mountain!  Located less than one hour east of Portland or three hours south of Seattle, this all-season ski, golf and spa destination has something for everyone.

Resort At The Mountain

Have you seen Mt. Hood’s new dome? Pool dome that is!  The Resort’s outdoor pool is now open year-round thanks to a new dome that covers the pool seasonally from October to May.

Experiences at local businesses make the best gifts! Purchase a gift card from The Resort at The Mountain for an overnight stay, round of golf, spa treatment, meals, retail, or any combination of the above.

Tingly Toes! The Spa at Mt. Hood is offering a peppermint pedicure during the month of December for just $39! Toes will tingle and there will still be a jingle of change left in your pocket!

Wine & Breakfast with Santa! Adult guests can tell Santa their Christmas wish during the Holiday Wine Social on Dec. 23.  Children get their turn during the annual Breakfast with Santa, taking place on Dec. 17 and again on Dec. 24.

For more information about The Resort at The Mountain, please visit http://www.TheResort.com.

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY AT PURE SPACE & RECEIVE FREE HOLIDAY EVENT RENTALS & DECOR

An Urban Winter Wonderland Awaits On The Pure Space Mezzanine…

$1,500 HOLIDAY PACKAGE

3,000 Square Foot Urban Venue
Pre-Set Holiday Decor
Tables, Chairs & Linens For Up To 200 Guests
Perfect for cocktail receptions. Contact us for larger parties.
Food & Beverage package available, or let us suggest one of our favorite caterers.
Offer available through 1/15/2012.

RESERVATIONS:
info@purespaceportland.com
503.294.0412
www.purespaceportland.com

Big Al’s officially announces it will be hosting Black Friday Beer Fest at both their Vancouver AND Beaverton locations November 25th (12pm ­ 7pm) & November 26th (11am ­ 8pm) in 2011.

Big Al’s has brought in festival tents with walls and heaters, along with a stage for Live Music Friday evening to add to the festival atmosphere. Saturday, however, it’s about beer and ball.  The big screen TV’s will roll out for Rivalry Saturday and a Civil War/Apple Cup experience not to be forgotten. Guests interesting in attending Big Al’s Black Friday Beer Fest can visit ILoveBigAls.com or Big Al’s Facebook pages for more information.

Big Al's Black Friday Beer Fest

Parties That Cook® Releases Its Second “Recipe Deck” Collection of Gourmet Appetizers

Parties That Cook®, the mobile culinary events company specializing in team building and cooking parties, is pleased to announce the release of its second recipe deck cookbook: “More Sumptuous Small Plates”, featuring a stylish full-color recipe “card deck” of 30 easy-to-prepare international hors ‘d oeuvres and appetizers, as well as helpful hints for planning the perfect party. The collection retails for $19.95 and is available for presale on Parties That Cook’s online store or Amazon beginning Dec. 1st.

Parties That Cook Recipe Deck Cookbook

The recipe cards, made of high-quality coated cardstock, feature vibrant full-color images of each dish and are conveniently sized to take to the grocery store for ingredient shopping.  The recipes, inspired by Bibby Gignilliat, founder and CEO of Parties That Cook, are a compilation of client favorites offered at various Parties That Cook events.

“Our new recipe deck is the perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift or party favor,” said Gignilliat. “We’ve taken the guess work out of party and menu planning and make it fun, easy and convenient for anyone to throw the perfect event.”

The “More Sumptuous Small Plates” recipe deck includes small plates each varying in flavor, texture and cultural flair, including: Honey & Orange-Braised Fennel Tartines with Mascarpone; Little Fish Tacos with Tomato Salad & Chipotle-Lime Crema; Curried Indian Flatbread with Mango-Currant Chutney; Porcini Mushroom & Fontina Puff Pastry Tartlets; and Mexican-Spiced Fudge Brownies with Cinnamon Whipped Cream.

The “More Sumptuous Small Plates” recipe deck is available on Parties That Cook’s online store for $14.95 through Nov. 29^th or on Amazon after Dec 1^st and retails for $19.95. For more information about Parties That Cook, visit http://www.PartiesThatCook.com or call 1-888-907-COOK (2665).

About Parties That Cook
Parties That Cook stages deliciously fun cooking parties and corporate team building events in private homes and professional kitchens throughout Seattle, Chicago, the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon. Founder & CEO, Bibby Gignilliat, pioneered the mobile cooking party concept in 1999, and extended the company’s hands-on, interactive culinary events to include a wide array of corporate team building activities, cooking parties and cooking classes. For more information on Parties That Cook, please visit www.PartiesThatCook.com or call 1-888-907-COOK (2665).

*Blog courtesy of Parties That Cook & Richmond PR