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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.TRANSCRIPT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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Many Thanks LINDAS TAX SERVICE
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