Portland, September 22. Friends and admirers gathered to celebrate The Oregon Community Foundation President, Greg Chaillé as he left his position for retirement. Ken Lewis, Greg Chaillé, and John Gray are pictured enjoying the celebration. Greg Chaillé has worked for the Foundation for 30 years, 23 of … [read more]
Portland, October 1st. “Past, Present and Future” was the theme for Self Enhancement Inc.’s 30th Anniversary Gala. The event was held at the Center for Self Enhancement on North Kerby. The auction featured vacation trips including: a Spanish holiday, Kentucky Derby Weekend, a trip to the US Open, an … [read more]
Portland, October 7th. Jaw-dropping fashions sashayed down the green catwalk at the ever-so eco-sustainable Portland Fashion Week. The spring/summer 2012 collection for Seth Aaron was a hit. His models donned transparent masks and black bobbed-hair wigs to complete their look. Backstage, hair and make-up experts readied beautiful … [read more]
Portland, September 21st. The The Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust awed Legacy fundraisers with a $10 million dollar donation. Scott Randall, Ken Randall, Marcia H. Randall, and Kristin Randall were all on hand for the naming of the new facility at the construction site. The donation … [read more]
A Wine & Land event at Montgomery Park was a hit with Columbia Land Trust supporters. The Board President of the conservation group, Jennifer Sims, was all smiles with Drew Carney from KGW. On September 9th, Columbia Land Trust held its annual event to thank supporters and celebrate … [read more]
Portland, September 21st. Supporters of the Portland Parks Foundation gathered to raise a glass in celebration of ten years of community enrichment. Julie Peterson, Brian Joelson, Lisa Brooke and Jordan Schnitzer enjoyed the outdoor event in Simon and Helen Director Park; the park is named in honor of … [read more]
The Willamette Valley Development Officers hosted a special summer event in the Lan Su Chinese Garden (Photo Credit Andie Petkus). The July social mixer was aimed at building connections between business and non-profits. Several hundred people came to the festive party to make connections. It’s slogan: 3 … [read more]
Portland, August 28th. Peter’s Party is back in full swing! After a nine year hiatus, Peter Jacobsen’s popular charity tournament is up and running in the form of The Umpqua Bank Challenge. 81-year-old Arnold Palmer was Jasobsen’s partner as he had been during the previous 17 Fred Meyer Challenge events. … [read more]
Museum Director Brian Ferriso, Guest Curator Ken Gross, Jay Leno, and Board Chair Gordon Sondland enjoying the cocktail reception at the Westin Hotel on August 13th. Automobile lover and Tonight Show host, Jay Leno, took in a “hoods up” viewing of the Allure of the … [read more]
John Springer and his friend, Mike Rich, Nicole Ewing and Mark Ciardi take center stage in Portland on July 17th on the Nike campus. Screenwriter, Mike Rich and his friends led the fundraising charge for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The non-profit raised over $200,000 during the … [read more]
Follow Portland Society Page