two bonus donations now added to our Tour raffle ...

Wilson & Larson Studio

Vicki Wilson, artist & adjunct professor of art, is generously donating these two original works of art:

Fern Plaque, valued at $30

Sleeping Bowl, valued at $45

 

Vicki Lynn Wilson UPCOMING EXHIBITS

The Oregon Zoo Public Art Projects, in collaboration with John Larsen. The two exhibits that we created permanent public work for are the Cascade Marsh Aviary and the African Flamingo Aviary. Both exhibits are now open to the public.

I’m pleased to announce that I will be one of 5 Artists In Residence with the GLEAN program operated by Metro, Recology and Cracked Pots from March-August 2013. I will have access to the Waste Transfer Station for 6 months to create a body of work that is 99% gleaned from the dump! A show of the work opens at DISJECTA on August 16th, 2013. Visit MY BLOG for info. Also visit the GLEAN BLOG to follow the adventures of all 5 aritsts. Here is a link to a VIDEO about the project.
CUMULUS, September 24th-October 26th, 2012 at Portland Community College-Sylvania Campus MY BLOG. This exhibit also lives on in this 5 minute documentary produced by PCC Media

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Vicki Wilson also organizes the NEW community garden in Foster-Powell at ^2nd and Powell Blvd. You can see the progress at 62ndgarden.wordpress.com

 

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Our Garden Tour Hosts and planning committee are so excited for this year's Garden Tour...
THIS Saturday, June 15th, 10AM-4PM...
Check out our maps also available on this blog and be sure to sign-up for the raffle (one entry per person)

Help us SPREAD the Word...

Help us spread the word and share our Map Link on your Facebook Page, Twitter Feed and other avenues of Social Media you use:

The 6th Annual Foster-Powell Garden Tour is this Saturday, 6/15. Maps are available online at:

http://fopogardens.blogspot.com/2013/06/mapsget-your-garden-tour-maps.html

The Garden Hosts of the Foster-Powell Garden Tour can't wait to see you,
10AM-1PM for gardens West of Kern Park at 67th,
1PM-4PM gardens East of Kern Park at 67th,
And
10AM-4PM for our Foster-Powell Community Garden at 62nd & Powell Blvd

The weather forecast is looking perfect for a day out and about in this friendly neighborhood and we know it will be an enjoyable day for all...

ALSO - - don't forget to sign-up for our Raffle (one entry per person)...there are some amazing prizes to be one

See you Saturday!!!

Maps...get your Garden Tour Maps!!!

a limited number of printed paper copies will soon be available at the following neighborhood locations:
A-Boy on Foster Rd, Apex Wellness Center, Bar Carlo, Carts on Foster, Dennis' 7 Dees, and the Holgate Library.

We will also soon post a printable PDF version from our neighborhood website  - www.fosterpowell.org very soon!

in the meantime, take a peak:
oh and note that you can also print these JPEG files if you just can't wait to start mapping out the Gardens you want to see and the path you just might take!

 We sure hope to see you out and about in the Foster Powell neighborhood...the weather is goign to be FANTASTIC!!

and of course, be sure to sign-uop for our FREE Raffle (one entry per person, please!)



 

 

more Sponsor Announcements

We have Yet ANOTHER Sponsor to share with you:

Buck's Stove Palace

Buck is generously donating TWO $25 gift certificates!

Welcome to Buck’s Stove Palace. Owned and operated by Robert ‘Buck’ Froman since 1974 on SE Foster in Portland, Oregon. With over 35 years in the industry Buck’s Stove Palace is one of the premier hearth dealers in the nation.
Buck’s has an unmatched combination of practical experience, knowledge, quality manufactures, educational showroom, extensive parts inventory, stove museum and memorabilia library. Making Buck’s Stove Palace the place for all things stoves.

Buck's is located at 6803 SE Foster Rd, Portland OR 97206

And be sure to Follow Buck's Stove Palace on Facebook

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We also want to share ANOTHER Sponsor Update with you:

Apex Bodyworks -

a new business to the FoPo neighborhood AND a new generous Garden Tour sponsor, will be having and OPEN HOUSE during a portion of the Garden Tour.

Their Open House will be 8AM-1PM

You are invited to walk up and tour their new space and even take a FREE 30-min Cardio Class!
They are even Raffling a FREE week of classes for new clients!!!!

Their Address is 5816 SE Foster Rd...they are upstairs and there is lots of street parking

And of course you can Like Apex Bodyworks on Facebook and stay up-to-date with all that they have going on!

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Again, be sure to patron the businesses of all our Fantastic sponsiors and be sure to tell them thank you for sponsoring our great neighborhood event.

Tour Maps are ALMOST ready...send us an email if you would like one sent to you as soon as they are complete -
fopogardens@gmail.com

One FINAL post with MORE of our AMAZING Garden Tour Sponsors

Lily Day Cafe

Jennifer and Monica of the Lily Day Cafe are generously donating THREE $10 gift certificates!

Soups, salads and sandwiches. Breakfast sandwiches, house made granola and baked goods. Beer, wine and cocktails.
Call for using Lily Day for special events.

Word has it that Lily Day Cafe will also be having some super delicious specials the day of the Garden Tour...Ice cream cones: Choc Chip Mint, Toasted Coconut and Coffee Toffee for $2 and Strawberry Lemonade to go for $2.

3524 SE 52nd Ave, Portland, Oregon 97206

Mon: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed - Thu: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri - Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sun: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Dr. Angela & Rose City Health Clinic

Dr. Angela Cortal is generously donating a gift certificate for a Comprehensive Nutritional & Wellness Evaluation!

Dr. Angela
the neighborhood doctor for you, your family & your friends

I'm a Naturopathic Doctor who has grown up in the Foster-Powell and Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhoods. I love our area of SE Portland and am so grateful to be serving my neighbors with personalized natural medical care

located inside Apex Wellness Center at 5308 SE Rhone St., Portland OR 97206

Monday 9am-6pm
Tuesday 9am-6pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm

Like Dr. Angela on Facebook to get more info!

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Serene Heart Therapeutic Massage

Michele of Serene Heart is generously donating a free 30-minute massage!

Massage is a gift of space in a world crowded with distractions and responsibilities, for a body contracted with tension, stress or pain. It is a moment suspended in time to connect with ourselves and bring our parts back together and rediscover the relationships that make us whole. Sometimes it is the relationship of elbow to wrist, sometimes the relationship of heart to hand. Often it is both.

Serene Heart Therapeutic Massage offers a range of massage therapy services. Each massage is tailored to meet the needs of the individual. I have more than twelve years of hands on experience and over 2,000 hours of training.

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Pain Management
• Injury Treatment
• Swedish Massage
• Jin Shin Jyutsu
• Sports Massage
• Pregnancy Massage
• Tulen Bio-Energy 

located inside Apex Wellness Center at 5308 SE Rhone St., Portland OR 97206

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Schacker Chiropractic

Rebecca Schacker of Schacker Chiropractic is generously donating a Gift Certificate for one Chiropractic exam & treatment!


At Schacker Chiropractic, I work with people of all ages and abilities who are experiencing pain and discomfort from injuries caused by sports, car accidents, overuse, and poor posture. Whether you have a recent injury or a nagging chronic condition, chiropractic care and sports medicine can help relieve pain and discomfort while increasing functionality and range of motion. As a patient at Schacker Chiropractic, your treatment plan is tailored to address your unique health concerns, lifestyle, schedule, and budget.

Apex Wellness Center - 5308 SE Rhone St, Portland, OR 97206

Like Schacker Chiropractic on Facebook!
and Like Apex Wellness Center on Facebook!

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A-Boy Garden Center & Nursery

A-Boy Garden Center & Nursery on Foster Rd is generously donating a gift plant (details TBD)!

Southeast Portland Store: A-Boy Foster
Store Hours: Mon-Fri 8-6 / Sat 9-6 / Sun 10-5
Phone: 503-777-3877
7344 SE Foster Rd
Portland, Oregon 97206

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The Angry Unicorn

April and Bryan at The Angry Unicorn food cart are generously donating a $15 gift certificate!

The Angry Unicorn is a little food cart serving Delicious Burgers and Bites. We are located on Carts on Foster in Portland, 52nd and Foster.

SE 52nd & Foster...Carts on Foster!

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Mt. Scott Fuel

Mt. Scott Fuel is generously donating TWO $50 Gift Certificates!



Mt. Scott Fuel Co. was established in 1919. We are a family run business and are in our 4th generation. We also live in the community and take pride in our efforts to be a good neighbor as well as a resource for helping beautify the city. Take a look around to learn more about our company and our products. Visit our "FAQs" page to get answers to those questions you might have about barkdust and other products we carry. You can find all of our delivery and pick up prices for bark, rock and firewood. Our gallery page features some pictures of years gone by as our company has grown with the help of our dedicated customers. If you need more information or have any questions please call either of our offices, or you can email us.

6904 SE Foster Rd.
Portland, Oregon 97206

503-774-3241
FAX 503-775-7935

and of course, LIKE Mt. Scott Fuel on Facebook!

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Victory Gardens of Tomorrow

Joe of Victory Gardens of Tomorrow is generously donating a 3-pack of his posters!

Welcome to the fun and awesome world of modern propaganda posters celebrating “The Victory Garden of Tomorrow!” We create unique and inspiring graphics and lots more.
The VGoT chooses our better history and speaks to our ambitious visions for the future. This series is about gardening and food, as well as green urbanism and community building.
Please explore our collections above. Read more of our story in About. These are the graphic ideas of Joe Wirtheim in Portland, Oregon.
Join us on our journey as we discover the power and joy of design.

The Victory Garden of Tomorrow is a self-commissioned poster and design project that harnesses the imagination to explore notions of our identities as Americans, as neighbors, and as consumers. It is committed to civic innovation and social progress — better food, better gardens, and better cities. It is design, politics and whimsy for the modern home front.

I'm Joe Wirtheim and this project, The Victory Garden of Tomorrow, is something I craft in collaboration with others in my tiny, eco-conscious Communication Design studio in Portland, Oregon. Learn more here.

 

Follow Victory Gardens of Tomrrow on Facebook for more info

and visit their SHOP at BuyOlympia for more posters!

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We cannot thank our AMAZING Sponsors enough...they have given so generously and are a HUGE part of what help to make our Garden Tour so successful.
Be sure to check out their websites and patron their businesses...

And of course, plan to join us at the 6th Annual Foster-Powell Garden Tour, Saturday June 15th, 10AM-4PM
Email us at fopogardens@gmail.com and we will send you a map once they are ready to go!

Looking for a 6th Annual FoPo Garden Tour MAP!!!

We cant wait to see you on SATURDAY, JUNE 15th for the 6th Annual Foster Powell Garden Tour!

But while the official Tour Map is NOT yet ready...if you've seen our beautiful Tour flyer, then you already know that there are 60 gardens on the tour this year AND that the tour will be split into two parts:

10AM-1PM will be Gardens inside the Foster-Powell triangle WEST of Kern Park at 67th Ave.

THEN

1PM-4PM will be Gardens inside the Foster-Powell triangle EAST of Kern Park at 67th Ave

Three of the locations will be OPEN all day 10AM-4PM:

• the NEW Foster-Powell Community Garden at 62nd & Powell, 
• Apex Wellness Center at 5308 SE Rhone St,
• and the Carts on Foster at 52nd & Foster Rd.

If you would like a digital map sent to you via email as soon as they are ready, please send us an email at fopogardens@gmail.com.

You will also be able to find a limited number of paper maps at A-Boy on Foster, Dennis' 7 Dees on Powell Blvd, Bar Carlo and the Holgate Library!

Its gonna be a GREAT Day!

Just a FEW MORE of our amazing Raffle Sponsors for this year's FoPo Garden Tour

Bondi Garden & Design

Bondi Nyary is generously donating 2 handmade Garden Neckwarmers!

 

"It all started with cold, wet Portland winters. All my wool scarves, perfect for cold, dry Boston and New York winters felt scratchy when the rain began and the temperature dropped. Neckwarmers are the perfect answer for an active gardener." ~ Bondi

 

About Bondi...

I use my combined lifelong passions, plants and art, to help you see and actualize the garden you are looking for. With an artist's eye and a gardeners know-how we can turn your overgrown and discouraging yard into a cohesive, vibrant, peaceful garden.

I started propagating houseplants as a school girl, took classes at Horticultural Hall in Boston as a teen, acquired a degree in painting and drawing from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, and two degrees in horticulture and landscape from Clackamas Community College in Oregon as an adult. I am a tree inspector for Friends of Trees, have volunteered for the Backyard Habitat Certification Program, and am one of two vice presidents for the Association of Northwest Landscape Designers.

 

Bondi Garden & Design | Portland, OR | 503-756-9025 | bondinyary@gmail.com | coaching, consultation, fine pruning and design

 

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Pieper Cafe

Kelsey at Peiper Cafe is generously donating a $10 gift certificate!

Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sat - Sun: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

 

Walk-Ins Welcome

Good For Groups

Good For Kids

Take Out

Catering

Outdoor Seating

 

6504 SE Foster Rd

 Follow Pieper Cafe on Facebook

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APEX Bodyworks

Apex Bodyworks is generously donating a gift certificate for a 30-min fitness assessment and a & 1-hr massage!

FLEXIBILITY • BALANCE • STRENGTH • WELLNESS

 APEX - (\ā-peks\) Latin for top, Peak, the highest point, especially the vertex of a triangle, cone or pyramid.

Bodyworks - (bod-ee-wurk) a general term for therapeutic methods that center on the body for the promotion of physical health and emotional and spiritual well-being, including massage, fitness, and relaxation techniques designed to affect the entire person and the body's energy flow.

 Want to get in the best shape of your life?

We can help!!!

We are a fully automated Fitness studio and you are in total control online.

It's simple, just create a Client Profile and purchase the class of your choice.

Make sure to schedule yourself in a class you want to attend before you show up

as there are only up 8 students per class.

 

 

We are not a gym, you are the machine!!!

Come see what the commotion is all about

Manage your fitness on our mobile ap, just download yours to your Phone,

by going to www.apexbodyworks.com on your cellphone.

For a printable schedule for the month of May, click here.

Welcome to Apex Bodyworks, we look forward to Move you!!!

5816B SE FOSTER RD, UPSTAIRS from the Use it Again thrift store • PORTLAND, OR
 
And be sure to like APEX Bodyworks on Facebook!

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Real Mechanical Inc

Tom and Bonnie of Real Mechanical Inc are generously donating 3 beautiful pieces of handcrafted artwork!

Oregon CNC is a division of Real Mechanical, Inc.
We specialize in custom & production CNC Plasma Cutting using copper, brass, mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum with sheets as large as 4' x 8', up to 1/2" thick. We offer in house design & engineering using state of the art drafting software along with import capabilities for existing cad/cam files. Services are centrally located for surrounding cities and counties.

 

6050 SE Foster Rd.

 

 

 

 

Be sure to "Like" RealMechanicalInc on Facebook! 
AND Follow OregonCNC on Instagram.

 

 

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Green Lotus Acupuncture

Mary Jean of Green Lotus Acupuncture is generously donating a $30 gift certificate for services!

Portland Acupuncture Clinic Green Lotus Acupuncture uses Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Chinese Massage, Nutrition, Cupping and Moxibustion to help you achieve optimal wellness. Patients enjoy personalized attention and compassionate care in a comfortable, relaxed and professional setting. I will listen to and work with your individual needs to help set you on your path to whole body wellness.
For more information visit their website at www.greenlotusacupuncture.com

and be sure to Follow Green Lotus Acupuncture on Facebook!

located inside Apex Wellness Center at 5308 SE Rhone St

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and believe it or not, there are still several MORE Fantastic Sponsors!!!
Stay tuned and do be sure to come on out, Saturday June 15th, 10AM-1PM West of Kern Park at 67th then 1-4PM East of Kern Park at 67th!

Its sure to be a GREAT day of beauty, ideas and friendly folk!

 

Even MORE of our fabulous Raffle sponsors for this year's Garden Tour

Leach Botanical Garden

Leach Botanical Garden is generously donating a $10 gift certificate!

Discover Portland's secret garden
30 years of sharing our unique botanical collection, tranquil setting, and the inspiring story of John & Lilla Leach.
The Garden opened to the public in 1983 as a partnership between Leach Garden Friends and Portland Parks & Recreation. The core of our landmark Garden is the estate of John and Lilla Leach, who went on botanical expeditions and,in the 1930s, built the Manor House and began the gardens that bear their name. They left the beautiful grounds, buildings and more than 2,000 species of plants to the City of Portland. The Friends group formed as a non-profit in 1981 and since that time has anchored daily operations with a large active volunteer group and a small staff.

As a result of their efforts, the Garden continues as a place of respite in the urban landscape. The Leach story---their pioneer roots, expeditionary adventures, scientific and artistic pursuits, botanical interests, whimsy, affection and humor—continues to inform our work. In partnership with other organizations, we offer practical instruction in a variety of garden-related topics. Children and adults pursue learning in the Garden through educational offerings ranging from botany to geology, from painting to illustration, from discovery to deduction.

Today the Garden has grown to nearly seventeen acres. A Master Plan approved in 2010 provides direction for new facilities, botanical interpretations, and spaces for community activity. We look forward to sharing the secrets of Leach Botanical Garden with you.

Follow Leach Botanical Garden on Facebook!
6704 SE 122nd Ave., Portland, OR 97236

 

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Bar Carlo

Bar Carlo is generously donating Dinner for Two gift certificate, valued at $30!

Bar Carlo is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a neighborhood bistro inspired menu. We feature a popular weekend brunch, with specialty cocktails (including champagne mimosas!), Stumptown coffee and vegan and vegetarian options.

Happy Hours from 4-6pm Weekdays and 10pm-12am on Weekends

Follow Bar Carlo on Facebook!
6433 Foster Road, Portland, Oregon 97206

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Defense Arts NW

Defense Arts NW is generously donating TWELVE gift certificates,  each good for one month of FREE Training!

 
 Community oriented, family minded martial arts school

The Five Rules of our school:

Effort - Etiquette - Sincerity -Self Control - Character

Welcome to the home of Defense Arts Northwest, a family minded martial arts school committed to creating a brighter future for ourselves, our kids, and our community. We are located at 6420 SE Foster Road, Portland OR 97206. Check the Contact Us page or call for more information on how to find us.
503-779-9800

Like us on Facebook or check in frequently for updates and useful information on our training programs and community events. Classes are going on now so come on in and join the fun!

 

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Portland Nursery

Portland Nursery is generously donating a $35 Gift Certificate!

 Your place for plants, garden advice, design and superior garden service
 

Our 100-year-old location at 5050 SE Stark is tucked in conveniently into to the Laurelhurst neighborhood. Here is where it all started. Come in and soak up the ambience of our courtyard and meet our knowledgeable staff!

At 5050 Stark, you will find a wide selection of plants, including some unusual and unique varieties of old standbys, not to mention an enticing assortment of containers, gifts and supplies for those of you with chickens! Read more about our Stark Street Store. See details..

Our 9000 SE Division location is conveniently located off I-205 – making it handily accessible for plant seekers from Lake Oswego and Oregon City and up to Vancouver - we love meeting both our "corridor" customers and neighbors alike!

9000 SE Division offers a similar range of plants as you will find at Stark, plus a wide selection of houseplants, water plants and an incredible selection of succulents, cactus and bonsai. And Division is home to our own Landscape Design service. Take the Division exit from I-205 and visit us soon! See details..

 

Spring Hours
Sunday - Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday & Saturday 8:00am - 8:00pm

5050 SE Stark • Portland, OR 97215 • 503-231-5050
9000 SE Division • Portland, OR 97266 • 503-788-9000

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GreenSaversUSA

GreenSaversUSA is generously donating a Gift Certificate for $200 OFF Home Energy Upgrades!

HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Serving Portland and Central Oregon

 

Specializing in home energy audits and energy efficiency upgrades, we provide energy saving solutions for comfortable living and safe, healthy homes.

 

Home Energy Audits • Insulation & Ventilation • High Performance Windows • Heating & Water Heating Systems • Appliance & Lighting Upgrades

Are you inspired by home comfort, lower energy bills, or a smaller carbon footprint? Let’s talk. GreenSavers was one of the first firms in the country to focus specifically on in-depth energy audits and home performance upgrades.

 

Sign up for our home energy audit - a comprehensive, diagnostic test of your home - and we'll create a customized plan for boosting your home's energy efficiency. Save money every month and live comfortably without breaking the bank. Call us today in Portland 503.223.8767

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The 6th Annual FoPoGarden Tour is FAST approaching...Saturday June 15th, 10AM-4PM...hope you have your calendars marked!!

 

We'll be showcasing MORE generous sponsor info shortly so stay tuned!

 

Foster-Powell Community Garden WORK PARTY!!!!

For those just tuning in: Work Party this Sunday May 26th 10-4

- May 22, 2013 by 62ndgarden

Yes, there is a work party this weekend. Sunday, May 26th from 10-4. We’ll be building the first round raised bed, the first water cistern, scraping the asphalt, laying cardboard and spreading wood chips. Please come and help! Bring tools and friends!

For those of you just tuning in and to answer a few frequent questions. Here’s the “current” lowdown:

A few years ago, a couple of neighbors had the idea to approach ODOT (the owner of this lot) about doing a beautification project. The project has finally been approved and a garden is on the way. This is a slow process. The more help we have from neighbors, the faster we can realize and enjoy the final garden.

Our challenge is that we cannot depave or disturb the visible soil. A gas station is buried beneath this lot and ODOT is not giving us permission to work in the soil. That also means that we have no water on the site and cannot have a tap installed. The current plan is to build cisterns to catch water in the winter (from the gutters at the back of the lot) and get water delivered to the site in the summer (to a cistern in the front of the lot). The Foster Powell Neighborhood Association is supporting some of the start up costs for this project but we do not have enough funding and donations secured to finish this garden yet (we’re working on it). We are trying to do as much as possible with free materials which makes your volunteer labor and legwork the most valuable resource we have.


Foster Powell Community Garden (concept drawing-not to scale)

The spirit of this project is the beautification of this space at the entrance to our neighborhood. While individual plots may eventually be available, no one is reserving space at this time. The drawing you see here is the basic plan that ODOT agrees to, but the idea is organic and, as time passes and input and materials are received, the design continues to change. If you would like to have input on the project or how the space will be maintained, you are invited to pick up a shovel!

To find out how you can join the steering committee for this project, please email Vicki at: 62ndgarden@gmail.com and visit the website www.62ndgarden.wordpress.com to find out what’s been going on, what supplies we need and when you can come and lend a hand.

And be SURE to follow the NEW Foster Powell Community Garden on their Facebook Page

Some MORE of our fabulous Raffle sponsors this year

Backyard Habitat Certification Program

The Backyard Habitat Certification Program is generously donating a gift cerficate good for the program's certification fee!

Audubon Society of Portland, Columbia Land Trust and Friends of Tryon Creek have teamed up to create a unique Backyard Habitat Certification Program.

The Backyard Habitat Certification Program provides assistance and incentives to residents on lots less than one acre, within the cities of Portland and Lake Oswego, to restore native wildlife habitat in their backyards. 

There are four program elements: removal of aggressive weeds, naturescaping with native plants, stormwater management and wildlife stewardship.

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 The Egg Carton

Sarah & Tim of The Egg Carton are Generously donating a $15 gift certificate!

A food cart where the egg ALWAYS comes first!

The Egg Carton is family run by Sarah and Tim Arkwright. We pride ourselves on both our service and our fantastic food and drinks. The Egg Carton has been named one of the top food carts in Portland and one of the friendliest. Come on down and visit our pride and joy. 

Carts on Foster, 5205 SE Foster Rd, Portland OR 97206

  

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Performance Works NW

Linda Austin of Performance Works NW is generously donating a pair of tickets to her 30th Anniversary performance, REACH:30 running 6/27-6/30! 


 Performance Works NorthWest/Linda Austin Dance (PWNW) advances the performing arts in the Pacific Northwest through the development of contemporary performance, artists and audiences. As an artist-run incubator for contemporary performance, PWNW simultaneously nurtures local artists and provides opportunities for nationally renowned performers to present their work to Portland audiences and lead master classes for Portland artists.

 4625 SE 67th Ave Portland OR 97206 (503) 777-1907 info@performanceworksnw.org

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Elmer's Flag & Banner

Elmer's Flag & Banner is generously donating  a $20 gift certificate as well as a special discount coupon!

America's Largest Flag Store
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At Elmer's Flag and Banner, Kites Too! we practically invented the modern feather flag....... although we must give credit to 3000 years of Chinese art and history. Mike Hale, a student of Oriental art and a practitioner of Chinese art and calligraphy, began building feather flags in the mid 80’s. He noticed that if you give a Westerner a piece of paper and ask them to draw a flag, they will draw a horizontal rectangle. However, over half of the world from China, Japan, India, etc. traditionally will draw a tall vertical shape.

From Teardrops to Custom Sculpted Feather Shapes, we sew in house to control quality.  Whether you need a hundred (or a just a few) custom flags or feathers, we use the method best suited to your job needs at Elmer's Flag & Banner.  We have 45 years of experience and rely on our huge volume and long time relationships to get you the best process, the best quality, the best price, and the best service. 
All this spells VALUE for you.  Trust the guys who originated the printed Feather Arte Flag!

1332 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232

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Lan Su Chinese Garden

Lan Su Chinese Garden is generously donating 6 pairs of tickets to the garden!

Lan Su Chinese Garden sheds the cold and gray of winter to “drink in the fragrance” of spring with two months of plants, flowers and everything blooming!

Featuring four of China’s most auspicious and culturally significant plants: rhododendrons, camellias, peonies and magnolias, April and May will be filled with sight and scents of special floral arrangements, unique plant displays plant walks and talks on each of the four featured plants by experts. In addition, visitors will be able to tour Lan Su with plant guides for each of the four-featured plants.

239 NW Everett St, Portland, Oregon 97209

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Look for  EVEN MORE generous sponsor info coming soon!