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Join us for Mother's Day including brunch recipes even the kids can make. Festive Cinco de Mayo recipes. Soul Food with a purpose interview with a kitchen that empowers youth in North Portland. Teens that are empowered and educated through this amazing program right here in Portland. Be inspired, be fed, and think positive all in this month's issue plus your full guide to all Rose Festival events. Weekend travel to the coast and much more.

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La belle vie

Positive

Thinking

12+ Recipes

you can

make

today!

MAY 2013

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CONTENTS DISH-

Amazing and easy recipes. Find out what to make mom for mother’s day. Plus festive Cinco de Mayo recipes. All about the Q. Great BBQ recipes.

TRAVEL-

Have you always wanted to get away? Having a hard time choosing? Check out this month’s destination which includes lodging, food, and activities.

INSPIRATION-

What inspires you? A mother’s journey into motherhood.

LOVE-

What says love more than food? Soul food with a purpose.

Empowering Teens through education, life skills, and jobs.

PLUS-

Lessons for our daughters, Positive Thinking, Hope, It Matters. Home and House.

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Mother’s Day is always

an event for the mother’s in our lives from the breakfast in bed to the one of kind handmade gifts that we cherish for years. One important lesson that as a grown daughter now that I would like to pass on to all the younger generations is that of time spent with your mother. This is the most important gift that you can give your mother. She will cherish the time way more than any gift you can give her. Don’t you remember those times spent with your own mother? I know that I do. Now that we are grown and some of us have moved away or don’t live as close those times spent is something that is cherished and also what keeps us going and motivates us to be great mothers. Do you remember the last gift you gave your mother? I know I don’t but I do remember the last time we had coffee and donuts together. I also remember her big hug she gave me and her smile as drove up to her driveway. These are the memories that I know she and I will remember and hold close to our hearts.

A mother is the one you have relied on for so

many years. She is the one who has listened to you cry over the first boy, the one who showed you how to put on your makeup, helped you pick out your first bra. She has molded you into the person you have become. This is why mothers are so important. I am not saying a father is not equally important as they are as well. But for this month I wanted to talk about how important our relationship is with our mothers and as a daughter. When was the last time you just called your mom and told her how much you appreciate her and everything she has done for you? When was the last time you just stopped by her house and sat and talked? Is your life really that busy that you can’t take the time to give a moment to the one that raised you? These little moments are important. Not the job, not the money they are not going to matter in the end. The time is what is going to matter. Use it wisely. Pick up that phone and call your mother and tell her I LOVE YOU!

Lessons

for our

Daughters

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POSITIVE

THINKING

Have you ever wondered why some people are just so happy and others seem to be down all the time? Do you think it is genetics? What about being predisposed to being a negative person? Can you really change into being a positive person? The answer is YES you can.

Research has shown that a person’s outlook is largely connected to the way they feel about themselves. Some people have a “victim” mentality while others have a survivor mentality. The survivor mentality of course is the one with the more positive outlook. But the question would be how to change your outlook from the “victim” to the SURVIVOR? This is no easy task.

Have you been a victim? Over 69% of women have been a victim of something rather it is harassment, sexual and or verbal abuse and or other crimes. This is a hard statistic to look at but it is about getting over that diversity. This all has to do with how you hold onto your past. Are you that type of person that let’s go easy? Do you go with the flow? Or are you one who holds on to a grudge? If you are the latter than you are more likely in the “victim” category. For those who don’t let go and move on and dwell on those things that they cannot change tend to stay in the same negative space. Why is it though that one would choose to stay in such a harmful place? It’s their comfort zone, it’s a place that they know best. People stay in the place they know. People are uncomfortable with change. But to change is to grow and one must grow to be human. This is our journey.

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To think positively seems easy enough but for most of us our minds are cluttered and this is where the negative energy comes in. How can we make room for positive thoughts if our minds are already full. “What’s for dinner?” Or “Have I paid the electric bill?” These are all thoughts that clutter the mind on a minute by minute basis throughout our day and we live such fast paced lives it is hard to slow the thought process down. This is where taking the time to consciously override your system and slow the mind at least for ten minutes a day. On average countries that take a longer lunch during the work day have a higher productivity? Do you know why this is? They have regrouped. They have slowed down and de-cluttered their mind. I realize that this might be difficult to do in the current workforce where you are but you can still take ten minutes out of your day and breathe and change your thoughts. When we change our patterns and the way we think it brings us a sense of wonder, a new take on life which affects all aspects of our surroundings and you have a choice you can either affect it positively or negatively. Which do you choose?

We all go through moments in our lives where we find it difficult to get through the day, trust me I know. Those days seem to be longer and harder but if you count up the days that you have had where you were happy and all was well I am sure you will find that there were many more. This is the time that you should “count your blessings”. Life is hard and it is beautiful all at the same time. It cannot be easy all the time or we wouldn’t be so grateful. We have to go through some junk to get to the really good stuff right? If you find a way to change your outlook and let go and be a survivor you will be amazed at how your life and your effect that you will have on others. Look in the mirror today and tell yourself “you are a survivor, you will make mistakes but today you will choose to grow.”

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Take 10 minutes a day and think of the positive things and moments in your life.

Take a walk. Nature is your best de-stresser.

Remember you are a survivor not a victim.

De-clutter your mind.

Meditate!

Change is GOOD!

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TRAVEL

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With the average temperature of around 86˚ Cozumel, Mexico is the perfect getaway. The flight time to Cozumel from the Portland area is approximately 6.5 hours but a world away from the spring showers. You are automatically transported to tropical paradise as soon as you land. Lush vegetation and the warmth of the sun greets you, Cozumel is set in the Caribbean and part of the Quintana Roo state of the Yucatan peninsula. The warm waters of the Caribbean will make you feel giddy and the people are so amazingly friendly it will make you forget about the rat race you just came from.

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Cozumel has a yearly population of less than 100, 000 people in an approximate area of less than 300 square miles.

This beautiful Caribbean island is famous for its reef dives and crystal azure waters. A water taxi and or ferry can bring you over to Playa del Carmen in less than a half an hour which then you can travel to the Tulum ruins.

The especiale of Quintana Roo is the blanco cheeses. These cheeses are mild in flavor and most areas away from the “tourist traps” are farm lands. Cozumel has a rich culture of cowboys. The local people are from all areas of the Caribbean which brings flavors unknown to traditional Mexican fare. Rich in spices you will find fire roasted chickens and fruits covered with lime and salt.

There are a multitude of choices for lodging in Cozumel. All-inclusive resorts seem to be the norm and definitely worth the extra price as most resorts have great local foods.

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San Miguel is the downtown area of Cozumel which there you will find shops with antiques from all over this Mayan influenced city. You will have your pick of Tacqueria’s and bars that will serve some of the best ceviche and margaritas you will ever have. Wander through to the Plaza del Sol and discover the history and heritage of this beautiful city. Through San Miguel travel down Avenue Rafael Malgar and you will find one of the most unique shops that is filled with artistry from all over the Yucatan. Los Cincos Soles is in a large warehouse space and features arts from all over Mexico this is not to be missed.

Some of the activities available to travelers is a s diverse as the area. Take a cooking class, swim with a dolphin, dive and discover the beautiful reefs. These are just a few of course you can just lay on the beach and listen to waves hit the shore.

Viva la Mexico!

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Iberostar Cozumel All-Inclusive- www.iberostar.com

Cozumel Palace- www.cozumelpalace.com

Fiesta Americana Resort- www.fiestamericana.com

Presidente Intercontinental Cozumel-

www.intercontinentalcozumel.com

Also check Vacation Rentals by Owners at www.vrbo.com for

condo listings and house rentals by the week and month.

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Chankanaab Park- www.dolphindiscovery.com

ATV Jungle Adventure-www.cozumelwatersports.com

Tequila Seminar- www.mrsanchos.com

Sea Turtle Snorkel- www.wild-tours.com

For more information visit www.islacozumel.com/mx

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Chocolateria Isla Bella- www. chocolateriaislabella.com

Buccanos at Night- www.buccanos.com

Wet Wendy’s Margarita House and Restaurant- www.wetwendys.com

El Moro- www.elmorocozumel.com

Casa Mission- www.missioncoz.com

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Mexico requires a passport.

You can drink the water. Most resorts filter their tap water.

When getting off the plane ignore the salespeople. It’s a scam.

Travel to Playa del Carmen at least once while at Cozumel.

According to the Center for Disease Control chew two tablets of Pepto-Bismol a day to guard off Montezuma’s revenge.

You can book your trip online but you will find out more about Cozumel through a travel agent.

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AHHH…..DAHLIAS

Dahlias- A flower pure and beautiful. What is a dahlia? A dahlia belongs

to the same family as that of the sunflower. Dahlias are fairly easy to

grow and have a long history.

Dahlias are a tuberous flowering plant that grows in all regions of the

United States. It has many different species and sub-categories that this

flower falls under. Originating from Mexico and traveling to the United

States this humble flower has a past. Healing powers were found in the

flower from the Toltecs and Aztecs. Many botanists from around the

world including Spain, Germany and France sought after the seeds of this

amazingly vibrant flower.

In Portland you will find along any neighborhood many dahlia gardens

growing from over the fence to a small plot of land next to the

sidewalk. Dahlias bring a sense of wonderment and beauty to any area

that you plant them in as they grow very tall and their blooms are as

diverse as the species itself.

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Plant tubers during the spring. Be aware that you need to plant the tubers

into the ground after no chance of frost.

You can start the tubers indoors like you would tomatoes if you are looking

for blooms early.

Plant in full or partial sun in soil that has good drainage.

Planting the tubers together should be approximately 2 feet apart to give

the plant room to grow.

Stake your blooms early as they grow very tall. Plant a stake prior to the

plant reaching above ground. Beware that you do not damage the tuber.

The young dahlia tubers do not need a lot of water. In fact if you

excessively water you will rot the tuber and you will not have your beautiful

blooms.

Beware of pests, slugs and Japanese beetles love the leaves. Try the

traditional soap and water technique and spray vigorously over the stems and

blooms.

PLANT

IT

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ALL ABOUT

THE

Q

S pring is the perfect

time to dust off the

grill and turn up

the heat. Satisfy

your hunger for the

grill with these

tempting and light

dishes.

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GRILLED LIME & CILANTRO SHRIMP

1 Lb. Shrimp raw

3 Limes

1 Bunch cilantro

1 Clove garlic minced

Mix all ingredients above together and let sit in the fridge for an hour. After marinate is complete place whole shrimp on the grill. Cook until shrimp become pink. Serve with rice and or for a lighter side avocado and limes.

This recipe is great for cookouts as the ingredient list is small but it is big on flavor. You can also use the shrimp in tacos and or enchiladas.

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VEGETABLE SKEWERS

1 C. White button mushrooms* sliced

1 Onion sliced

2 Red Peppers

2 Yellow Peppers

2/3 C. Cherry tomatoes

½ C. Italian dressing

1 Clove garlic finely minced.

Skewers

Skewer all vegetables. In a large dish combine garlic and Italian dressing. Let the skewered vegetables and dressing sit overnight if possible. Take out of fridge the next day. Place vegetable skewers onto grill and turn every five minutes or so. Take off grill and serve with sauces and or just by themselves.

Be sure to soak wooden skewers in water before use as they will burn.

You may substitute the white mushrooms for any mushroom of your choosing.

This recipe is fantastic as an appetizer with some goat cheese and a loaf of French bread.

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MEXICAN STREET CORN

5 Ears of corn (husks on)

2-3 Limes

½ C. Oaxaca cheese (feta can be used)

Salt & Pepper to taste

Olive oil

Soak corn with husks on in water for approximately a half an hour. Take them out and place them directly on the grill. Corn will be half way cooked approximately in twenty to thirty minutes depending on how hot your grill is. Once half way cooked peel back husks and squirt with lime and continue grilling turning so all sides of the corn are caramelized. Take off grill and squirt with more lime juice and top with salt, pepper, olive oil and cheese.

This dish can also be served at your Cinco de Mayo festivities. Serve alongside a margarita and you have the perfect fiesta.

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WEEKENDS

NEWPORT, OREGON

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Newport, Oregon home of fishing boats and the annual seafood and wine festival there are so many things to see and do in this coastal town. Newport’s population averages around 10,000 people. Yes Newport can be cold and windy most days but there is so much beauty you forget that your ears are freezing from the coastal winds.

Being only 2.5 hours from Portland Newport is a great place to get away for the weekend. You can take a longer drive and hop onto Highway 101 and see some of the most beautiful scenes that you will ever set your eyes on; from high cliffs to large boulders you are in for beauty at every curve.

YAQUINA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE

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La Maison Café- www.lamaisoncafe.com

April’s at Nye beach- www.aprilsatnyebeach.com

Panache- www.panachenewport.com

Rogue Ales Bayfront Public House- www.rogue.com

Mo’s Seafood Restaurant- www.moschowder.com

Gino’s Fish Market- www.oceanbleuseafoods.com

EAT

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STAY

Inn at Yaquina Bay- www.innatyaquinabay.com

Waves of Newport- www.wavesofnewport.com

Agate Beach Motel- www.agatebeachmotel.com

Hallmark Resort- www.hallmarkinns.com

Elizabeth Street Inn- www.elizabethstreetinn.com

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DO

Oregon Coast Aquarium- www.aquarium.org

Devil’s Punch Bowl State Park- www.oregonparks.gov

Oregon Undersea Garden- www.marinersquare.com

Newport Cinema Center- www.catheatres.com

Yaquina Bay Lighthouse- www.yaquinalights.org

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CINCO DE MAYO

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Inco de Mayo, May 5th. This year it occurs on Sunday with planned events around the States and beyond there is multiple cultures that celebrate this day.

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army over the French during the battle of Puebla. Although Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated as largely as here in the states, in Puebla there are military parades and other festivities but it is not a national holiday.

In the U.S. we generally celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a cultural event celebrating Mexican heritage including food, dance, and art.

There are multiple events planned around the Portland area. For more information on events visit www.cincodemayo.org

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4 Roma Tomatoes diced

1 Bunch Cilantro chopped

½ White Onion diced

1 Jalapeno diced*

Lime

Salt

Pepper

SALSA FRESCA

Mix all ingredients together and salt and pepper to

taste. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve with chips

or on top of fresh tacos.

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MIXED MUSHROOM TACOS

1 Lb. Mixed Mushrooms

½ Onion diced

1 Clove garlic minced

½ Tsp. Cumin

½ Tsp. Chili Powder

Lime juice

Olive oil

Salt & Pepper

Whole wheat or corn tortillas

Dice mushrooms. In a medium hot pan put

olive oil, onion and mushrooms and sauté.

Add cumin, chili powder, lime juice and

salt and pepper. Cook mixture until

mushroom mixture is tender. Take mixture

and stuff into tortillas and top with salsa

fresca and sliced avocadoes.

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GUACMOLE

2 Ripe avocadoes

1 Lime (Juice)

Bunch Cilantro chopped

½ white onion diced

Salt & Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together and serve with your

favorite chips.

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MARGARITA 1.5 oz. Tequila

½ oz. Triple sec

Fresh lime juice

Salt for rim of glass

Lime wedge

Mix triple sec, tequila and lime juice and shake

with ice. Rim glass with lime juice and dip into salt

Pour mixture into wide rimmed glass and serve

with lime wedge.

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My journey into motherhood began in 1994 when my daughter was born. With her birth my life changed forever but not in the normal and or traditional way, not just the late night feedings or the crying and constant diaper changes; she was more to me than I would have ever envisioned.

My mother and I had a rough journey through my teen years I will admit I was definitely not the angel or the straight A student that most mother’s would dream about. I skipped school, I had some real loser boyfriends and made some really poor choices. At this point in my life I wasn’t sure which way was up and which way was down. I moved back and forth from my mother’s house to my father’s and step mother’s house. I hated rules and at my mom’s there was a whole lot of rules, but at dad’s there was nothing, but that came at a price. The dinner table was set nightly at my father’s without a plate for me nor did I really receive the emotional closeness that I had at my mom’s but after all what teenager would want rules right?

Something changed in me at the age of seventeen, as most of my things were dumped off at my mother’s house because my step-mother couldn’t handle me anymore, there she was crying with open arms. My mother, although we had our ins and outs at this point all was forgiven. I realized at this very moment that this is what being a

My mother and I on graduation night 1990.

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mother looks like. She stood there at the door as I came back home in tears and ready to change.

Throughout the last two years of high school she pushed me to succeed, to be the very best version of myself. When I felt like I couldn’t she would tell me I could. When I felt low she would bring me back up. Her smile and gentle hugs kept the demons away.

Successfully graduating from high school that moment I saw my mother feel proud and I felt like I could conquer the world.

One year almost to the day of graduating I packed up my car, married and headed to California to start a new chapter in my life. My mother stood there at Shari’s for a long while as I drove off and I could see in the rear view mirror her wiping away her tears as she became smaller in smaller in my vision.

Four years later we moved back home with our new bundle of joy but of course she wouldn’t have missed this momentous occasion. She was sitting there right by my side as I screamed in agony and joy as I brought my daughter, her granddaughter into the world.

Starting a new life in California.

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We arrived home with our baby and different, more grown up versions of ourselves. There she was accepting us back home “till we got on our feet”. Through many days of pain a disease changed everything.

Fast forward to six years later and a week after the new year in 2000. My mom held me tight as I cried so hard that every part of me ached with heartbreak. She rocked me to sleep that first night. I didn’t know I could feel so much pain, but she held me, she loved me when the love of my life was gone, he passed and I was left to be a single mother, a widow at the age of 26.

My mother has been by my side through everything. She has taught me to be the mother that I am today. I forgive and with open arms. I love unconditionally and remember all those times that my mother held me as my daughter goes through her ups and downs in her life. She has taught me to be a wonderful, thoughtful, caring, and the best mother I could be. Yes I know I am not perfect, nor was my mother but this is the journey. This journey is worth every tear, every pain in your heart because one day very soon your daughters will remember what you sacrificed to be the best mother. Enjoy the journey and reach out to your mother and tell her thank you today.

My daughter and I on graduation night 2012

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

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This mother’s day treat your mom

to something delicious. After all

how much has she done for you?

Invite her over for a sleep over

and serve her breakfast in bed.

Treat her like the queen she is.

- Set up a nice room in your

home for her with a nice

smelling candle, a new towel

and beautiful organic soaps

and lotions

- Find out what time she would

like to wake up and start her

day with a cup of coffee or tea

and either the paper (if she

reads the paper) or a

magazine that you know she

likes.

- Let her just be for a few

minutes and tell her that this

day is all about her.

Meanwhile put the finishing

touches on your breakfast.

- Prop up her pillows and serve

her the breakfast that you just

made with your heart and

soul.

- Give her at least a card letting

her know how much she

means to you and how you

have appreciated her and all

that she does.

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Traditional

Coffee Cake ½ C. Butter

1 C. White Sugar

2 Eggs

1 (8 oz.) Sour cream

½ Tsp. Vanilla Extract

½ Tsp. Almond Extract

2 C. All-purpose flour

1 ½ Tsp. Baking powder

1 Tsp. Baking Soda

¼ Tsp. Salt

½ C. Brown Sugar

3 Tsp. Cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350˚

Butter and flour 9 x 12 in. baking dish.

Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time.

In a separate bowl sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix the creamed butter, sugar mixture with the flour. Add sour cream and mix until well incorporated.

In a small bowl combine brown sugar and cinnamon and mix together.

Pour half of the batter in baking dish and top with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Pour the remaining batter into baking dish. Bake at 350˚ for approximately 40 minutes or until a fork comes out clean.

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Cranberry

Scone 2 C. All-purpose flour

¼ C. Brown Sugar (Packed)

1 Tblsp. Baking powder

¼ Tsp. Cinnamon

¼ Tsp. Salt

¼ C. butter chilled, diced into cubes.

1 C. Fresh cranberries

1/3 C. Sugar

1 Zest of orange grated

½ C. Chopped walnuts

¾ C. Half and half

1 Egg

Preheat oven to 375˚

In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter till small balls form.

Toss cranberries with sugar and set aside.

Add cranberries to flour mixture along with orange zest and walnuts.

In a small bowl cream together cream and eggs. Mix all ingredients together and do not over mix.

Turn dough onto floured surface and cut into wedges. Place scones on slightly greased baking sheet.

Bake for twenty minutes or until golden brown.

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Fluffy pancakes 1 ½ C. All-purpose flour

3 ½ Tsp. Baking powder

1 Tsp. salt

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. Vanilla extract

1 Tblsp. White sugar

3 Tblsp. Melted butter

1 Egg

1 ¼ C. Milk

Mix all ingredients together. Do not over mix.

Melt butter onto skillet or hot pan.

Pour out mixture onto a hot electric skillet or hot pan. Turn over once bubbles form on the top of the pancake.

Serve with real maple syrup and fresh fruit.

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Frittata 6 Eggs

¼ C. Whole Milk

2 Green Onions chopped

1-2 C. Spinach

1 Clove garlic minced

1-2 C. Feta cheese

Hot sauce

Salt

Pepper

Butter/Olive oil

Preheat oven to 300˚

Whisk together eggs, milk, feta cheese, dash of hot sauce, green onions, and salt and pepper.

In a medium pan (Must be oven proof) put a pat of butter into the pan with garlic and add the spinach until wilted.

In the same pan the spinach was cooked add enough olive oil to cover the bottom (So the eggs won’t stick.)

Pour egg mixture into pan with spinach and garlic and cook the bottom of the egg mixture which should only take a few minutes.

Place in the oven for approximately ten minutes or until eggs are just set. Let sit for five minutes and slice and serve with toast. Delicious!

Tip: Place egg mixture and spinach with garlic into greased muffin pans and bake for individual servings.

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TUNE IT UP

Get your bicycle ready for great rides this spring and summer. Here are some really great tips to keep your ride in wonderful condition.

Tip #1- Clean your bike off. Scrub around the tires and clean with a non-

abrasive cleaner. Mix 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts hot water.

Tip #2- Check your tires for any rocks and or road debris. Check your tire

pressure and make sure that all tires are properly inflated.

Tip #3- Look around your seat and make sure that all springs are ready for your

next ride.

Tip #4- Are your brakes in proper order? Touch your breaks consistently for

approximately three times. Also look at the back and front to see if each break is

touching the tire properly.

Tip #5- Is your chain rusty? Apply lubricant liberally so that your bike rides

smoothly.

Tip #6- If your bike is fit with cables check each cable for any corrosion and or

tears.

Tip #7- Are your handlebars wobbly? Make sure your handlebars are in proper

order, if not take it to the local bike shop for proper alignment.

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MAY DAY

PHOT O COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

May Day has its early beginnings in Europe as a Pagan ritual that

celebrated the beginning of summer. There are many rituals associated

with May Day or May 1st. The most notable tradition is the maypole; most

believe that the maypole represents the trees and the blossoming of trees

during this fertile month. In the United States, although not as popular

across Europe, May Day is celebrated with a maypole and the traditional

ribbon dance. Also a nice note for Americans is that neighbors make nice

by hanging beautiful flowers among their neighbors door knobs.

Celebrate May Day by showing your neighbor and friends you value

them by hanging some beautiful and fragrant flowers upon their door

knob.

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COMING UP ROSES Rose festival is celebrating its 100th anniversary

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Calendar of events

MAY May 11

National Train Day 2013 -

Trains Matter

10 am to 4 pm

Portland Union Station

800 NW Sixth Ave.

Portland Oregon

Nationaltrainday.com

May 17 - 18

Rock 'n' Roll Portland

Health & Fitness Expo

Friday 12 pm - 6 pm

Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Portland Expo Center

2060 N. Marine Drive

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

runrocknroll.competitor.com/portland

May 18

Rose City Sing-Off

12:30 pm - 5 pm

Imago Dai Church

1302 SE Ankeny St.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseCitySingOff.org

Baby Boomers Social Club Dance

7 pm Live Music with "Drop Dead Red"

Red Lion Convention Center

1021 NE Grand 6th floor

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.282.5909

babyboomerssocialclub.com

Celebration Events

May 19

Rock 'n' Roll Portland Half Marathon

8 am

Naito Parkway through SE Portland

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

May 21 - 23

International Youth Silent Film Festival

7 pm - 9 pm

Hollywood Theatre

4122 NE Sandy Blvd.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.493.1128

makesilentfilm.com

May 24

Opening Night RoZone Fireworks

Experience presented by Pacific

Power

9:45 pm

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

May 24 - May 27

Rose Festival CityFair

Friday 5 pm - 11 pm

Saturday - Monday 11 am - 11 pm

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

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JUNE May 28 - June 30

Somewhere in Time

Tuesday - Sunday 7:30 pm

Select matinees on Thursday,

Saturday & Sunday

Gerding Theater at the Armory

Portland Center Stage

128 NW Eleventh Ave.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503-445-3700

SAVE $5 with the promo code “ROSEFEST”

pcs.org/somewhere/

May 30 - June 2

Rose Festival CityFair

Thursday - Friday 3 pm - 11 pm

Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 11 pm

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

Weekend Features:

RoZone Concert Series

98.7 The Bull presents CountryFest

• June 1 - Lineup To Be Announced

• June 2 - Little Big Town with

special guest Dustin Lynch

Always Featuring:

• Funtastic Traveling Shows

• Pavilion Stage

• Great Food, Beer, Wine & Spirits

May 31 - June 2

22nd Annual Canby Wine,

Food & Brew Fest

Friday 5 pm - 9 pm

Saturday 11 am - 8 pm

Sunday 11am - 5 pm

Clackamas County Fair

and Event Center

694 NE 4th Ave.

June 1

Rose Festival Dirt Cup

6 pm

Sunset Speedway

485 S. Main St.

Banks Oregon

Info: 503.324.3040

sunsetspeedwaypark.com

June 1

Legacy Health Starlight Run

7:00 pm Costume Contest

7:45 pm Run

Start/Finish at Lincoln High School

SW 16th and SW Jefferson St.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.638.1305

starlightrun.com

Portland General Electric/

SOLVE Starlight Parade

8:30 pm

Downtown Portland

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

June 1 - 2

Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition

10 am - 6 pm

Japanese Garden Pavilion

611 SW Kingston Ave.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.223.1321

japanesegarden.com

14th Annual Wilsonville

Festival of Arts

Saturday 10 am - 6 pm

Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

29600 SW Park Place

Wilsonville Oregon

Info: 503.638.6933

wilsonvillearts.org

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JUNE contd’ June 2 - June 27

Rose Festival Art Show

June 2 Reception/Awards

Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Public Show

Tuesday - Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Oregon Society of Artists

2185 SW Park Place

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.203.1359

oregonsocietyofartists.com

June 5

Fred Meyer Junior Parade

1 pm

NE 52nd & Sandy Blvd.

Hollywood District

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

World Environment Day RoZone Rally

3 pm - 6 pm

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

June 5 - 9

Rose Festival Fleet Week

Tom McCall Waterfront Park Seawall

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

June 6

Portland Sister City Reception

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Portland City Hall

First Floor Atrium

1221 SW 4th Ave.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.789.5400

Rose Festival Creative

Youth Awards

7 pm

Hollywood Theatre

4122 NE Sandy Blvd.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

June 6 - 7

Lloyd Center/Portland Rose Society

125th Annual Spring Rose Show

Thursday 1 pm - 9 pm

Friday 10 am - 5 pm

2201 Lloyd Center

Portland Oregon

info: 503.777.4311

portlandrosesociety.org

June 6 - 9

Rose Festival CityFair

Thursday - Friday 3 pm - 11 pm

Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 11 pm

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

Weekend Features:

RoZone Concert Series

June 7

Royal Rosarians Honorary

Knighting Ceremony

10 am

Rose Garden Amphitheatre

Washington Park

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.685.8333

royalrosarians.org

Grand Floral Fireworks

9:45 pm

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

June 7 - 9

Rose City Showcase

Friday 5 pm - 10 pm

Saturday & Sunday 8 am - 9 pm

Lewis & Clark College

0615 SW Palatine Hill Road

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.381.3215

rosecityshowcase.com

Conchords Chorale - Let's Get

the Party Started!!!

Friday 7:30 pm

Sunday 3:00 pm

The Old Church

1422 SW 11th Ave.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.349.5934

conchordschorale.org

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JUNE etc… June 7 - 30

Mock's Crest Productions

presents Die Fledermaus by

Johann Strauss

Thursday - Saturday 7:30 pm

Sunday 2 pm

Mago Hunt Theater

University of Portland

5000 N. Willamette Blvd.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.943.7287

up.edu

June 8

Queen's Coronation presented by

Pacific Power

8:30 am

Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

Bank of the West

Grand Floral Walk

9:30 am

Grand Floral Parade route

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

GrandFloralWalk.org

Spirit Mountain Casino

Grand Floral Parade

10 am

Veterans Memorial Coliseum to

Downtown

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

June 8 - 9

Portland Rose Festival

Dragon Boat Race

8 am - 5 pm

Tom McCall Waterfront Park

Riverplace (south end)

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.658.0510

pksca.com

Rose Festival Drags

9 am - 5 pm

Woodburn Dragstrip

7730 Highway 219 NE

Woodburn Oregon

Info: 503.982.4461

woodburndragstrip.com

June 8 - 9

Grand Floral Float Showcase

Saturday 3 pm - 10 pm

Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Naito Parkway adjacent to CityFair

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

June 9

Dairy Farmers of Oregon

Milk Carton Boat Race

11 am - 1:30 pm

Westmoreland Park Casting Pond

SE 22nd Ave. & SE Rex St.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.229.5033

dairyfarmersor.com

Portland's Best Rose

10 am - 2 pm

Washington Park Rose Garden &

Amphitheater

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.777.4311

portlandrosesociety.org

June 12

Oregon Ethics in Business Awards Banquet

6 pm - 8 pm

The Portland Art Museum

1219 SW Park Ave.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.228.1542

oregonethicsinbusiness.org

June 14 - 16

Rose Cup Races

8 am - 6 pm daily

Portland International Raceway

West Delta Park, I-5 exit 306b

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

June 27

Peninsula Park Centennial

Celebration

11 am - 11 pm

Peninsula Park

700 N Rosa Parks Way

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.823.3620

portlandparks.org

June 28 - 30

Good in the Hood Music &

Food Festival

Info: 503.282.1288

goodintheneighborhood.org

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MORE EVENTS Rockaway Beach Pirate

Festival

Friday 2 pm - 10 pm

Saturday 10 am - 10 pm

Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Ocean's Edge Wayside

103 1st St.

Rockaway Beach Oregon

Info: 503.355.8108

rockawaybeach.net

June 29

Oregon Truck Driving Championships

Oregon Trucking Assoc., Inc.

Safety Management Council

7 am – 4 pm

6447 N. Cutter Cir.

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.513.005

ORTrucking.org/events.html

June 29 - 30

Recycled Arts Festival

Saturday 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Esther Short Park, 8th & Columbia

Vancouver Washington

Info: 360.397.2121 ext. 4939

recycledartsfestival.org

August 9

Portland Rose Festival

Foundation Golf Tournament

Stone Creek Golf Club

14603 S Stoneridge Dr.

Oregon City Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

October 11

Portland Rose Festival

Foundation Dinner & Auction

6 pm

Montgomery Park

2701 NW Vaughn

Portland Oregon

Info: 503.227.2681

RoseFestival.org

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1 C. White sugar

1 C. Water

2 C. Fresh organic (Pesticide free) rose petals

1 Tblsp. Lemon juice

Put white sugar and water into a pot on medicum heat and stir until sugar is no longer visible. Add rose petals and continue to simmer. Add lemon juice and remove from heat. After 30 minutes strain through a fine mesh strainer removing all solids. Store in refriegerator.

1-2 Tsp. Rose syrup

3-6 Ounces Prosecco/Champagne

Pour rose syrup into the bottom of a champagne flute top off with Prosecco and or champagne.

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ROSE WATER

3 C. Fresh rose petals (Use pesticide free rose petals)

4 C. Mineral water

Place water in a large pot and pour in fresh rose petals. Put a lid on it and simmer for approximately twenty to thirty minutes or until water has reduced to half. Take off heat and let cool. Strain and pour into sterilized bottle and refrigerate.

Rose Water Mask (All Natural)

½ C. Raw almond butter

3 Tblsp. Honey

1 Tblsp. Rose water

Mix all ingredients into a blender. Place mixture onto clean face. Let sit on face for 5-8 minutes. Rinse. Follow up with rose water on a cotton ball and use your favorite facial cream.

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SPRUCE IT UP

Get ready for strawberry

shortcakes and fresh veggie

flatbreads with these bright

colored canisters. Change the

ingredients of these cute canisters

with a swipe of a sponge.

Available at www.target.com and

or all Target® stores.

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Industrial Chic

made simple.

Wood block with

casters for rolling

ease. Available at

www.target.com

and or Target

®stores

nationwide.

INDUSTRIAL CHIC

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Flower print boots and watering

can bring beauty to any corner of

your garden. Available at

www.target.com and or Target®

stores nationwide.

Flower POWER

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Candles anyone? These blown

glass hurricanes will set the mood

indoors or out. Set a candle and

light up your next garden party.

Available at www.target.com and

or Target®stores nationwide.

Light up the night

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How can a room get any brighter? This ceramic

based lamp in a great bright color can only

enhance any room with a vine motif in vibrant

colors. It will cheer up any room. Available at

www.target.com and or Target® stores nationwide.

On the VINE

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Let the Sunshine in

Bring the sunshine in to any room with this sunburst

wood mirror. Natural materials bring the outdoors in.

Available at www.target.com and or Target® stores

nationwide.

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You always have a chance to make things right!- La belle vie

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HOPE- What is

hope? What does it

mean to have hope?

Hope is a very vague

feeling or thought. Do

you have hope? What

does it look like to

you? Discover how

hope can change your

world, your thoughts

and why it truly matters

in your everyday life.

According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary HOPE is

defined as: to desire with expectation of obtainment and

or: To cherish a desire with anticipation.

So what does it mean to desire an expectation? Let’s

break it down. A desire is something that you want and

or cannot live without. What does it mean to cherish

something? The word cherish brings us memories of

love, a love that you hold closely to your heart. So is

hope related to love? Do you have to love to have hope

in something or someone?

I believe HOPE has everything to do with love. Without

love why else would you have hope? If you love

something or someone you definitely have hope in your

heart for that goal, object, and or person, right?

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So why have

hope? According

to hope

researcher

psychologist Dr.

Barbara

Fredrickson,”

hope literally

opens us up and

removes the

blinders of fear

and despair and

allows us to see

the big picture.”

Without hope we

all would be

stuck in our

heads, in

insurmountable

fear. Hope brings

us closer to our

goals, our

dreams.

Hope brings us closer to our goals, our DREAMS.

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Although hope is different from positive thinking, hope will

bring you closer to a space where positive thoughts are

possible. Have you ever been in a space where you feel it

just isn’t possible to move on or get out of and then you

change your thought pattern and suddenly it doesn’t seem

so big? This is all part of the “hope” process. Hope is a

close relative to faith. When you have hope, this is believing

in something rather it is seen or unable to be seen.

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Is it possible to have

hope in every situation?

The simple answer is

YES! I know that might

seem difficult to believe

but it also has to do with

your own power, your own

thought process. We all

go through adversities in

life but it’s how we handle

these adversities that

changes the outcome of

our lives.

Did you know that hopeful

people are happier, more

productive people? If you

want more happiness in

your life bring hope into

it. Do you need more

productivity at the office

or at home? Try having

hope.

If you want more happiness bring hope into your life.

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So does love really have anything to do with hope? Yes,

love truly does. In order for our hearts to fully fall in love

we have to have hope. Our hearts and or our brains

operate from a safe place and we tend to want to

protect ourselves from pain. If we have been hurt in the

past we tend to stay away from that source. But when it

comes to affairs of the heart we continue to delve into it.

This all has to do with the idea of hope, the hope that

the person will not cause us pain again, or that they will

be the one, the hope that they will love us

unconditionally. These are hopes that we count on when

we fall in love.

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So where do you find hope? Seriously! Yes seriously. I know

it might seem so easy to find hope, but trust me I have

heard a lot of excuses of why people have lost hope. So

let’s discuss on how you can find hope. When was the last

time you walked outside and really listened to the birds?

Did you check out the flowers in your neighbor’s yard? Bend

over and smell those roses. How about the musician

performing on the corner? These are all reasons to hope for

your future, for your life. Why not have hope. Flowers

continue to bloom, birds will continue to sing and songs will

continue to be written. Have hope and move forward with

your life. Love your life and love yourself enough to have

hope.

Love yourself enough to have hope

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Po’Shines sitting on the corner in North Portland looks just

like any other restaurant but looks can be deceiving. A

starting point for many careers Po’Shines is a charity

based kitchen that serves up a delicious dish with a side

order of love for those in need. Based on empowering

youth through their love of food Po’Shines explains how

soul food changes lives.

Photo courtesy of Po’Shines

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What does it mean to empower

others?

To us, empowering others is

helping them realize and use the

giftings and talents that are

already inside of them. The

people we work with and the

people we serve in the

community are all amazing

individuals – it's just that

sometimes that need help and

support to understand who they

are and what they are capable

of.

Photo courtesy of Po’Shines

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Po’shines-how did you come up with the name and what does it

mean to the organization?

Po'Shines is the nickname of Cecil Wooden, who was a deacon

at our church that donated funds to help make Po'Shines

become possible. In his younger years he was a shoe-shiner

outside the capitol building in Sacramento. The local politicians

in the area gave him the nickname.

To us Po'Shines reminds us not only of the family roots and support

we have, but it also serves a term for “amazing service and

care.” We want everyone to be “Po'Shined” when they visit us.

“Teach me to fish” how did this program get started and what is it

about?

Teach Me to Fish is a job and life skills program established by

Celebration Tabernacle. It comes from the proverb that if you

give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day – but if you teach a man to

fish, he will eat for a lifetime. The organization started to shift the

tradition church “handout” practices to a more active and

empowering action. “Teach Me to Fish” pairs with various

businesses to teach participants job skills as well as life skills.

Photo courtesy of Po’Shines

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Why the focus on food?

Food brings people together – and a good meal can change

a person's day. Chef Bradley often reminds us that everyone's

gotta eat – and it's because of this that we can bring people

together and really create a sense of community. Being able

to prepare food is obviously a necessary life skill, but it also

allows for discipline and creativity.

Empowering the youth through work is a challenge I am sure.

Do you feel that kids today are any different than from

generations back and how has that affected training?

Our work with the youth is extremely rewarding – and yes, quite

challenging. Kids are a lot less disciplined and a lot less

supported today. Also, there are a lot more distractions – and

“short-cuts.” Getting kids to appreciate and understand the

importance of having a work ethic seems to be the hardest

part.

Photo courtesy of Po’Shines

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Where do you see the organization heading down the road?

We would like to franchise Po'Shines and spread the program as

far as we can. We have already looked at several locations in

the area, as well as a possible location in South St. Louis.

Are you looking for donations/volunteers?

We are happy to accept both donations and volunteers.

Financial donations and/or equipment donations would be

amazing. Volunteers in the areas of food service training (chefs,

servers, bakers, etc.) would be very helpful.

What help does Po’Shines need at this time?

Prayers are always welcomed! We are looking to update our

kitchen and our storefront. It's been by the grace of God that

our equipment has taken us this far.

Any events and or fundraisers coming up that we can help

promote?

Sunday, May 19th we will be open for the Kenton Street Fair from

10-6.

Our annual Crawfish Feed will be taking place August 17th.

Photo courtesy of Po’Shines

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For more information about

Po’Shines visit

www.poshines.com and or stop

by the café at 8139 N. Denver

Avenue, Portland Oregon

(503) 978-9000

Photo courtesy of Po’Shines

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There are over 20, 000 homeless youth in the state of

Oregon. Poverty is a contributing factor to

homelessness overall, but with children who are

homeless abuse and mental illnesses are

contributing factors. New Avenues for Youth based

in Portland, Oregon discusses with La belle vie the

issue that faces our youth and how we as a

community can help this growing problem.

EMPOWERING

OUR YOUTH

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How did New Avenues

get their start?

In 1997 New Avenues

was created by local

business leaders and

youth advocates who

wanted an effective,

outcome based

homeless youth

agency with

measurable goals and

outcomes. Opening

initially with one case

manager and a drop-

in center for basic

needs, programs have

grown to serve the

needs of nearly 1,000

homeless and at-risk

youth per year.

Your current goals are

to empower youth and

to have youth exit the

streets. What programs

accomplish these

goals?

Our programs work

together on a

continuum to

empower youth to

gain crucial skills, find a

stable living

environment and

eventually become a

self-sufficient adult.

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We first reach out and engage

with youth who are living on

the streets through our drop-in

center, where youth can get

basic needs met with meals,

clothing, laundry, and showers

while interacting with

supportive staff. Once youth

are engaged in the

organization, we pair them

with a dedicated case

manager who helps youth

develop a plan to exit street

life and connects them with

additional resources and our

more advanced programs,

which include our accredited

Alternative High School that

helps youth pursue their GED

and post-secondary

education, our PAVE job

training program that prepares

youth for career-track

employment and connects

them with jobs and internships

(at numerous local businesses

in addition to our own youth-

operated Ben & Jerry’s

PartnerShops), and our Artist

Mentorship Program that

facilitates learning and healing

through youth’s creative

channels.

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Lastly, we operate

numerous housing

programs that provide

youth with the stability

necessary to make a

permanent transition

into independent living,

including a 26-bed

dorm-style transitional

housing facility and rent

subsidies that we

provide to youth who

are building their

savings while

transitioning into

independence. This

continuum of services

has proven to be very

effective, with 92% of

the youth exiting our

transitional housing into

their own stable housing

during the last fiscal

year.

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What do you feel is the

most contributing factor

to youth homelessness

and how can a

community rally around

to help with this issue?

The youth we serve

experience different

dimensions of

homelessness so their

respective causes are

not necessarily

homogenous, though

we have identified some

themes over time. If one

thing is certain, it’s that

the youth we serve

didn’t choose to be

homeless. Youth who

come from families

struggling with

intergenerational

poverty often end up in

precarious housing

situations that lead to

them landing on and off

the streets.

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Many youth

emerge from

systems of care,

including foster

care, without the

proper supports to

pursue healthy,

independent lives,

which often leads

to them landing on

the street as well.

As for some of the

more street-

entrenched youth

we serve—youth

who have been

homeless for

years—they have

often suffered from

much higher levels

of abuse and

neglect. There is

also a disturbing

trend of youth

ending up on the

streets because

their families have

rejected their

gender or sexual

identity.

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Our community can help with these issues by becoming more

educated on the true roots of these youth’s situations and

empathizing with their struggles, rather than blaming or

demonizing them. Our continuum of outcome-based services

wouldn’t be what they are without the support of our

community, so the best thing that our community members can

do if they want to help is to directly support the programs that

help these youth get off the streets.

What inspires New Avenues for Youth to continue their work?

Seeing the resilience and potential of the youth we serve is what

keeps us going. They’ve been dealt every bad card in the deck

and yet they haven’t given up—they’re coming to New

Avenues for support in turning their lives around, and we want to

provide that support.

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EMPOWER

Engage, Educate and Empower these are the three programs

that New Avenues for Youth focuses on can you give a brief

description on each?

Engage, Educate, and Empower are more like categories of

support we offer, rather than specific programs. We engage

with youth by providing basic services (meals, showers, etc.) in

our drop-in center, providing case management, housing youth

in our transitional housing program, and offering arts mentorship.

We educate youth through our fully accredited alternative high

school, where our educators prepare students for their GED and

provide tutoring, computer training, college preparation, and

financial aid assistance. We empower youth to become self-

sufficient through our career-focused job training program and

through employment in our social purpose enterprises, including

two Ben & Jerry’s PartnerShops that we own and operate in

downtown Portland.

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How can others become

involved with New

Avenues for Youth?

Volunteers make our work

possible! We are always

looking for new volunteers,

both individuals and

groups, to help cook and

serve meals for the youth,

provide tutoring in our

education program, offer

professional mentorship in

our job training program,

and so much more. There

are endless opportunities

to help support our

mission, so in addition to

volunteering, we also seek

community business

partners who are

interested in providing

internships, guided tours,

sponsorships, or whatever

else they can bring to the

table.

Are you currently looking

for other avenues for

businesses as far as

employment

opportunities for the

youth?

Always! While we’ve had

great success in providing

employment

opportunities to youth

through the social

purpose enterprises we

run and the local

businesses who partner

with us, the greatest need

that the youth

communicate to us is

employment. So if there

are businesses in the

community who are

interested in helping to

foster a new generation

of employees who want

to become contributing

members of society, we

would love to hear from

them.

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The Music and arts

program I would imagine

is a very integral part of

your curriculum. Is there

community involvement in

this program as well?

Absolutely. A number of

local artists and musicians

provide mentorship to

youth through the

program, and we’ve also

had great support from

local businesses who

provide us with materials,

such as guitar strings or

paint supplies.

What is in the future for New Avenues for Youth?

While maintaining our effective continuum of services that

help youth exit street life, New Avenues is now also preparing

to expand our work when it comes to preventing youth

homelessness in the first place. We’re partnering with

incredible community partners, like Portland State University,

to bolster advocacy for foster care reform and start providing

resources for youth before they land on the streets.

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Do you have any events coming up?

Our next big event is Avenues of Art, an exciting art show

benefiting our Artist Mentorship Program, in which we auction

custom pieces by 100 local artists, as well as youth who have

produced collaborative artwork with some of those artists.

This year, Avenues of Art will be taking place on June 8 at

Union/Pine. It’s going to be an incredible sight to see!

For more information about New Avenues for Youth visit

www.newavenues.org

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