ecoShuttle, a sustainable charter bus company based in Portland, OR, is excited to announce that it is planning a fundraising party at their new location.  The soiree, is an effort to promote ecoShuttle’s participation in Portland’s Growing Gardens’ program, Dawn of the Bed; the company is holding the family-friendly party at their lot, located at 2420 NE Columbia Boulevard, in northeast Portland.  Party-goers can expect to find live music, delicious food, beer, wine, a silent auction, crafts and more.

The goal is for everyone to have a great time, but also to raise money for local 501c3 Growing Gardens.  Growing Gardens “Dawn of the Bed” event raises funds for low income families in our area and the ecoShuttle team will be building a raised bed for one family on May 7th.  The money raised will provide the family with tools, supplies and workshops so they can have a productive garden for the next three years.  As participants, the ecoShuttle staff’s task is to get the gardens up and going.  The aim of the party is to raise donations to reach the $600 dollar goal that helps pay for the gardening supplies and support for low income families.

According to Fiona Mitchell, the event coordinator and ecoShuttle’s Director of Marketing and Sales, “ecoShuttle has always been dedicated to environmental sustainability, but we also have a strong commitment to the sustainability of families, and our neighbors in the community.”

The party starts Sunday, May 1st at 12:00pm and goes until 5:00pm, and ecoShuttle is hoping for a large turnout to assist them with this relevant cause.

For more information contact Fiona Mitchell:  503.200.4728 – fmitchell@ecoshuttle.net – www.ecoshuttle.net

Put a Bird On It! Are you a fan of Portlandia?  Do you love all things Portland?  Join ISES of Portland in a Pimp My Warehouse event that celebrates all things Portland.  Sample food carts, enjoy fantastic entertainment, network with the best event professionals in Portland, and celebrate all that is Portland.

April 28th at BodyVox Studios – Doors open at 5:30 pm
Seating is limited please purchase early! Buy Tickets Now!

ISES of Portland supports the Children’s Book Bank.  Part of your admission to Thursday’s Pimp My Warehouse event will be a Children’s book.  We are collection picture and story books for ages 3-6 in both English & Spanish.  The children’s book bank is working to promote early literacy through head start and other programs. Don’t forget to bring your book donation!

Gourmet Productions in Lake Oswego is holding a food drive this week for the Oregon Food Bank in an effort to fight hunger on a local level and bring awareness to this worldwide social concern. Gourmet Productions’ chefs are creating a special market menu for the week to include many culinary delights from around the world to get customers thinking about hunger in other countries and perhaps a growl in their own tummy.

Specials will include:
Soups:
African Peanut
Hot & Sour (Asia)
Pozole (Mexico)
Italian Wedding
Middle Eastern Lentil

Entrees (available all week long):
Bastilla (Africa)
Shrimp on the Barbie (Australia)
Jerk Salmon with Caribbean Salsa
Beef Stroganoff (Europe)
Bulgogi (Korean)

European Desserts:
Monday – Viennese Apple Tart
Tuesday – Tiramisu
Wednesday – Lemon-Spongecake Roulade w/Berry Sauce
Thursday – Hazelnut Marjolaine (Gluten Free)
Friday – Black Forest Cheesecake

Customers bringing in at least two cans or boxes of non-perishable food will receive a small packet of Organic Rainbow Quinoa seeds to plant!  Most wanted food donations include canned meats, canned vegetables & fruit, canned and boxed meals, peanut butter, dried beans or peas, pasta, rice, cereal and 100% fruit juice.

Gourmet Productions |  39 B Avenue, Lake Oswego | 503.697.7355

Let the countdown begin! On April 28, ISES Portland will knock your argyle socks off at the much-anticipated 2011 Pimp My Warehouse. We’re taking all of what makes Portland such a uniquely creative and individualist city, and cramming these ‘things we love’ into a reassembled hip, urban warehouse. Think hodge-podge. Think Portland deconstructed.

Pimp My Warehouse - ISES Portland

Every year ISES hosts an event to transform a warehouse space into an elegant and fun evening. This year event gurus from around the city will partner up to plan for an exciting event at the new BodyVox warehouse space. On April 28th you can come for a fun evening celebration of all that is Portland and see the best in event design, lighting, and food. Once the ISES event wraps for the night, the Children’s Book Bank will take over for day 2 of Pimp My Warehouse and will be hosting their first ever benefit “Balderdash!”.

Some special features for this year’s Pimp My Warehouse will include:

Keynote Speaker: Neil Adams from Blueprint Studios
Neil is the Director of Business Development for Blueprint Studios – a design and decor company based in San Francisco.  He brings 26 years of sales and customer service experience to the table.  A seasoned professional, he’s worked in the theater, publishing, advertising and tradeshow industries – which all combined brings a well rounded perspective to the Special Events industry.

Entertainment: Marching Band – Tattoo Artists – Jugglers

SAVE THE DATE! Pimp My Warehouse – April 28, 2011 – BUY TICKETS NOW

Pimp My Warehouse Sponsors:
Production Design and Management — Greenlight Creative
Scenery — Peter Corvallis Productions and Royce’s Prop Shop
Lighting – Greenlight Creative and Hollywood Lights
Sound and Video — Henry V
Staging — Stages Northwest
Floral — East West Floral Arts
Rentals — The Party Place
Entertainment Management — Team Casino
Catering — Premiere Catering
Venue — Bodyvox Studios
Photography — Andie Petkus Photography
Event Signage — Alesia Zorn Calligraphy

Greenlight is a boutique-grade lighting production and event design company, providing years of award-winning experience and know-how.  Greenlight has the first ever-comprehensive selection of wireless LED light fixtures. These will no doubt be a boon for anywhere accent or color wash lighting is needed, but cabling would be difficult or unsightly. These are also labor savers!

Greenlight specializes in:

• Galas and Parties
• Weddings
• Corporate Meetings
• Tradeshows
• Stage Entertainment
• Themed Lighting Projections and Effects
• Product Rollouts
• Sporting and Special Events

For more information contact Dwayne Thomas at dt@greenlight-creative.com or 503.970.0246.

I recently had the pleasure of touring the Salem Conference Center, located in downtown Salem. The Conference Center features first-class meeting facilities, on-site full-service catering and Audio Visual equipment. Adjoining the Conference Center is the Phoenix Grand Hotel, featuring 193 suites, indoor pool and spa, restaurant and lounge.

Salem Conference Center Features:

• Convenient downtown Salem location
• 14 flexible meeting rooms
• State-of-the-art technology, advanced connectivity, audio/visual services
• Adjoining the Grand Hotel in Salem and Bentley’s Grill and Lounge with Room Service
• Full Catering services
• On-site complimentary covered parking
• Experienced, professional staff
• Pre-function/reception areas on both lower and upper floors
• Large windows provide daytime natural light
• Over 30,000 sq ft of conference space
• Wireless Internet access throughout the center
• Décor for themed events
• 24-Hour Business Center
• Shuttle Service

Contact The Conference Center at 1.877.589.1700 or fill out an RFP at www.salemconferencecenter.org.

  Pre-Function Lobby

 Willamette River Room