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In 2012 America’s Hub World Tours is dedicating a part of its Portland City Tour to honor many African Americans key figures in the State of Oregon as it relates to their important, experiences, issues and historical contributions by African Americans.

 Our intent over the next few years is to ensure the cultural diversity that exist in Portland and the surrounding is shared with all our visitors to the State of Oregon. Throughout the year AHWT- Portland City Tour will continue to expand to include Asia, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish more information about cultural groups and their important in the State of Oregon.

Featured Event:

A significant number of African Americans migrated to Portland during World War II due to the availability of jobs in the shipyards.  Housing was scarce for both African Americans and Anglos.  After the war ended, approximately 10,000 of the 20,000-25,000 African Americans who migrated during the war remained in Portland.  The majority of these families lived in the area known as Vanport—a temporary settlement for war workers and their families.  The housing there was not meant to be permanent but it became so for many African American families.  In 1948 the Columbia River flooded and the dike protecting Vanport broke.  Nearly 17,000 people were left homeless as a result of the flood, and those left homeless were disproportionately African American. 

After the flood many African Americans moved to the area that is now known as the Rose Quarter.  This area was located between the downtown and the Eastside both of which were in the process of being developed.  In November 1956 the decision was made to build a sports coliseum in the Rose Quarter.  The city planning commission claimed that housing in the area was substandard. This was just one of several projects that forced many African Americans in the area to move once again

The African American community protested the expansion of Emanuel because they were frustrated at continually being forced to move to make way for development.  Successive postwar construction projects in the Albina neighborhood—the Memorial Coliseum in the 1950s, Interstate 5 in the 1960s, and the Emanuel Hospital expansion in the 1970s—resulted in a steady migration northward.

Written by Tania Hyatt-Evenson, Sarah Griffith, © Oregon Historical Society, 2002.

Beaverton (Washington County) Experience an amazing Farmer’s Market, outdoor adventure, wineries and shopping. For more information: Click here!

Elk Mountain and King’s Mountain- two popular hiking destinations in the Oregon Coast range. Most of the trail is nice , but be prepared for a little more rugged and challenging experience than your typical Columbia Gorge or Mount Hood trails.

We started just past the Elk Creek Campground. The signs were easy to follow along, the trail. The trail goes up and down a bit over small knolls. As you go along the trail, there are progressively better views down to the road, toward King’s Mountain and the rest of the Coast Range.

There’s a large clearing and level area to enjoy the views and rest near the top. But, don’t rest to long because you have a long way to go and that’s were the fun begins.:)

Elk Mountain-King’s Mountain Loop Hike:
•Distance: 17.381 km10.8 miles round trip
•Elevation gain: 1,127.76 meters or 3700 feet
•Difficulty: ***Very Difficult***
•Seasons: I’m only suggesting summer or fall. Travel safe!
• Great training hike for climbers to judge their fitness level.

Gorge Waterfalls

Connection Complete!

For the last twenty years, the Banks-Vernonia State Trail has been making
progress to live up to its name … to be an unbroken recreational link
between these two communities in Washington and Columbia counties. Happily,
the last section — a new 1.5 mile section of trail and trailhead in Banks
near the junction of Banks Rd, Sellers Rd and Main Street — will be
finished this month.

Won’t you please join us at 11 a.m., October 29 in Banks for a brief
ceremony to celebrate the completed connection? I’m attaching an invitation
with more details. You may simply reply to this email with your RSVP by
Thursday, October 21.

If you plan to attend and would like to carpool with the Washington County
Visitors Association, please follow this link to register for transportation
from Beaverton to Banks and back: http://myridetobanks.eventbrite.com/

In the spirit of healthful living — a key strength of our trail parks –
this event is also a canned food drive benefitting Washington and Columbia
Counties. Please bring your food donation to the event. Anything will help.
What should you bring? Use this as your guide:
http://tinyurl.com/trail-food-drive

Thank you, and I hope to see you October 29 in Banks.

–
Chris Havel
Associate Director
Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Desk: 503-986-0722
Cell: 503-931-2590
http://www.oregon.gov/OPRD

For a decade, Pendulum Aerial Arts has been an innovator in both performance and education
in the Pacific Northwest mixing dance, theatre and storytelling with masterful aerial arts and
contemporary circus. Pendulum produces sophisticated and innovative live performances that appeal to all ages.

Pendulum Aerial Arts has toured nationally with their shows and appeared at notable venues
including the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, CA, the Performing Arts Center of San Jose, and the Ritz
Carlton in Naples, FL. Pendulum uses the company’s distinctive blend of artistic ambiance to create
one of a kind entertainment for corporate clients including Cirque du Soleil, Intel, Nike, Fuji film, The
Yoshida Group, Asia Entertainment, Twenty Four Seven, Hotel Monaco, and Sinju Restaurant.
Fresh and fascinating, Pendulum’s work is a window into strength, beauty, joy, and what it is in
the human soul that loves to take risks.
Videos

Hello friends!
I wanted to let you know what Matt and I are going to be up to this summer. We are starting a mobile restaurant that travels to different southern oregon farms and ranches and serves their seasonal bounty: 5 courses, local wineries, and live music. The farms and ranches we have selected are beautiful and their products are amazing as well. A portion of the proceeds will be donated for Farm to School and Friends of Family Farmers. We are trying to highlight local food and it’s farmers and provide an educational experience that our guests will hopefully be inspired and moved to support their local food growers in their daily lives. Check out our website and our video. I would LOVE to see you at one of our dinners this summer and we may also be doing this in the willamette valley/hood river area this fall! I will let you know. Hope you are doing well and starting to enjoy the summer!

Our website

http://farmtoforkevents.com/

Our first video…

Look what’s happening around Portland!

Opening streets, connecting our communities- without traffic!

Sunday Parkways are seven-eight mile “temporary parks” along city streets connecting neighborhoods and residents in Portland. Sunday Parkways started in 2008, modeled after the Ciclovias project in Bogota, Columbia which happens every Sunday to close 70 miles (!!) of streets for community activity. In 2008 there was just one event in Portland, but it was huge. So in 2009 we added two more events for a total of three Sunday Parkways. Again the response was overwhelming – and we’re excited to announce that this year there will be FIVE Sunday Parkways events!

New this year we’re adding events in East Portland and Northwest Portland – both of which have great routes and incredible community support. We can’t wait!

For more information about Sunday Parkways, see our website or call Janis McDonald at 503-823-5358.

PLAN FOR A FULL SUMMER OF FUN!
Plan to come to all five Sunday Parkways this summer – each one will have its own neighborhood flair with cultural groups, activities and restaurants fron the neighborhood. Sunday Parkways is a great way to get outside with your friends, neighbors and family to spend time in your own neighborhood – or explore other neighborhoods. If you’re reading this newsletter, chances are good that you’ve already been to a Sunday Parkways. So, this year, how about bringing someone along for a great day in Portland? Invite along a coworker, bring your neighbors, offer to chaperon kids from your neighborhood, invite your parents to town and hang out with friends.

Last year were were so impressed with the number of people who came out in groups to walk, stroll or roll along the open streets. What an exciting way to experience Portland!

INTRODUCING OUR VOLUNTEER MANAGERS: GOOD SPORT PROMOTION
Sunday Parkways has grown so much over the years and relies on the support of 300 volunteers per event. That’s why this year we’ve brought on the volunteer management experts Good Sport Promotion. Good Sport Promotion is a local event coordination company that specializes in organizing fundraising events for non-profit organizations. They’re most famous for their bicycle rides such as the Worst Day of the Year Ride, Reach the Beach and the Portland Century.

The staff at Good Sport Promotion are volunteer management specialists who love working with community members who volunteer their time. The company oversees events with 30,000+ participants annually, they work with a team of 1,200 volunteers throughout the year and raise $500,000 for non-profits through their events. Good Sport Promotion has been helping Sunday Parkways since year one – and we’re excited to have them fully on board for this year!

BE A SUNDAY PARKWAYS “SUPERHERO”
Volunteers are the life-blood of Portland Sunday Parkways. They do everything from mailings, distributing door hangers and lawn signs, stuffing packets, sweeping the routes, and much more. But we reserve our “Superheroes” title for those Sunday Parkways volunteers who help us monitor over 110 intersections along the route.

Superheroes (in addition to having a cool title) get a supply of chalk to decorate their own spot along the course, are lavished with snacks and water donated by some of our businesses sponsors, and make they sure that residents who live along the route can safely navigate to and from their homes.

Over the years we’ve seen our Superheroes do some pretty creative things, and they really enjoy their time volunteering with us. Volunteering on course is a unique way to get out and see the event, and be a part of something special. We hope you’ll join this year to see what all the fuss is rightly about. The world (and everyone who comes to Sunday Parkways) will thank you.

We welcome involvement from groups, clubs, churches, civic groups, student organizations and others who want to volunteer as a team. For more information, see the volunteer page or contact Neal Armstrong, Volunteer Coordinator: Neal @ GoodSportPromotion.com.

September 11-12, 2010 Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Oregon USA

First annual Portland International Cultural Festival will take place on September 11-12, 2010. The Festival will be a celebration of Portland and surrounding areas rich and transcendent cultural diversity that allows all ethnic groups to come together under one roof. We are expecting 20,000 plus visitors made up with participation by local schools, colleges, churches, synagogues, temples, conference and convention groups, and local and international large and small businesses, destination planners and more.

As a valued member of this great community, we would love for you to participate in this special event. Participation opportunities are available in the form of financial sponsorship, equipment loans, material loans, booth/kiosque space rentals and in-kind donations such as media contribution and complimentary give-always.

A portion of the event proceeds will be donated to The Oregon Food Bank and the Royal Rosarian Foundation Field Trip Project (a Portland based program that helps disadvantaged youth). Companies will spotlight their products and services throughout the event and the festival will consist of food, music, dancing, special presentations and performances, language and cultural learning workshops. I hope you will choose to support our efforts to educate people on the beauty, colors, culture and creative spirit of Portland, Oregon. We cannot do it without you!

If you need additional information, visit our website at: www.PortlandInternationalCulturalFestival.com or call/e-mail:

Carolyn B. Wence, CMP
Plans & Action
wence@spiritech.com

Or

David Penilton, President
America’s Hub World Tours
david.penilton@hubworldtravel.com

Your gracious contribution to this important city event is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Carolyn and David

“SAVE THE DATE”

Travel Portland Trade Show, February 18, 2010. Come see what’s new for  Business, Leisure, Conference or Conventions at America’s Hub World Tours .  For more information visit   the home page of Travel Portland’s website.  It is the second listing under “What’s Going On” or click here! 

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010: noon – 5 p.m.
Oregon Convention Center – Portland Ballroom
777 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland | Map it

Cost: There is no cost to attend, but attendees must pre-register by Friday, Feb. 12. Come to Travel Portland’s 25th Annual Visitor Industry Trade Show and discover everything you need to know to plan your next event. This show is a must for local and regional planners who want to see the newest in transportation, entertainment, facilities and services.