What’s new at Hub World Travel!

Explore the Columbia River Gorge, an geologic wonder that forms the border between northern Oregon and southern Washington. Let us guide you with a fun and educational tour of basalt cliffs, year round waterfalls, the charming Historic Highway and epic views.

Stand at the base of Multnomah Falls, the second highest year-round waterfall in the United States and one of the top attractions in Oregon. Feel the spray of Horsetail and Latourell Falls and be dazzled by all the mosses, lichens and ferns.

The tour begins with a short, 20-minute drive along I-84 east where the guides share information about Portland, historic geologic wonders and the surrounding area. Tour the Crown Point Vista House, a unique visitor’s facility built in 1916 that towers 733 feet above the Columbia River and offers phenomenal views and photo opportunities of the beauty below.

Continue along the Historic Highway where guests will have opportunities to get out of the van and view Latourell, Wahkeena, and Horsetail Falls. There will also be a half hour stop at Multnomah Falls to view the 620 ft wonder as well as visit the gift shop and visitor’s center in the historic lodge.

Then it’s back on I-84 east to catch a glimpse of Bonneville Dam before we pass through Cascade Locks and over the Bridge of the Gods. Take one last look at the beauty which is the Columbia Gorge before heading up to Skamania Lodge.

Tour Highlights May Include: Crown Point Vista House, Women Forum viewpoint, Latourell Falls, Sheppards Dell, Wahkeens Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Multnomah Falls and Lodge, Horsetail Falls, Bonneville Dam, Bridge of the Gods. Learn more

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Portland Inaugural Celebration Ball Benefits Local Charities

Portland-area residents who won’t be attending the Washington, D.C. Presidential Inauguration events are thrilled about the opportunity to attend a celebratory gala on January 20, 2009 in their home town. The event, sponsored by Hub World Travel, will be held at the Scottish Rite Ballroom located at 1512 SW Morrison Street. It will begin at 7PM (Doors open at 6PM) and feature live entertainment, food, and a no-host bar. Proceeds will benefit the Oregon Food Bank and the Royal Rosarian Foundation Field Trip Project.

The grassroots organizers of the Portland Inaugural Ball are not affiliated with the Democratic Party, the Obama campaign, or any political organization. They have designed an inclusive, non-political, safe, and festive gala to celebrate this historic event.

For detailed event information and ticket sales, please visit www.portlandinauguralball.com. Come join the celebration!

For more information:

Cheryl Thoen                                      OR                              David Penilton

Phone: 503.939.5767                                                              Phone: 503-896-2464

cthoen@teleport.com                                                            david.penilton@gmail.com

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Artist website:  http://www.katherineace.com/

Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10:30 to 5:30pm

We are pleased to announce Katherine Ace’s third solo exhibit at Froelick Gallery. In Creation/Chaos Ace continues her alkyd/oil painting and collage techniques. Parallels can be found throughout disparate culture’s creation myths, as well as secular beliefs such as the Big Bang theory. In each story there is an element of chaos and turmoilthat in turn generates life. This act of creation through chaos guides Ace’s paintings; seemingly ordered, traditional still-lifes belie the hectic compositions simmering just under the surfHeaps of crumpled newspapers on window ledges peer out to pastoral landscapes, whiat the same time screaming headlines of catastrophe, disasters and calamity. Fruits and flowers mingle on a pebble strewn river-bank while reflections of the Milky Way shinethe tranquil water. These paintings of creation myths are figurative representations of ocontemporary society. Natural and man-made disasters, while horrific, can lend themselves to rebirth and life.

Katherine Ace is originally from Chicago and has a BA from Knox College, Galesburg, IL. Her work has been featured in numerous shows and collections including Elmhurst Art Museum, IL; Portland State University, Littman Gallery; the Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle; and most recently a solo exhibit at the Ellen Noel Art Museum of Odessa, Texas, which also acquired two of her paintings for their permanent collection.

Please contact the gallery for reproduction quality images.

’Twas the Night before Christmas . . . in Oregon

Famed children’s classic is the theme for Pittock Mansion’s festive holiday season, Nov. 24 – Dec. 31.

 

Clement Clark Moore’s classic, “The Night before Christmas,” provides the delightful theme for this year’s holiday celebration at Portland’s historic Pittock Mansion. Each of the mansion’s 23 rooms will reflect a verse from the familiar 1823 children’s poem.

Holiday season at the Pittock – when the early-20th-century home is elaborately decorated and features a festive holiday theme – is one of the mansion’s most popular events. This year, holidays at the mansion will be on view from Monday, Nov. 24, through Wednesday, Dec. 31. http://www.pittockmansion.org/christmas.asp

 

 

 

 

 

Ride to be well; raise money to do good.

At Hub World Travel, we care about people and places. We organize events to raise funds for humanitarian work abroad and at home. This bike ride is a benefit for the Ethiopia Project, an Oregon based nonprofit.

Sneakers and classrooms

In Ethiopia, everyday items like shoes are often a luxury that many cannot afford. The Ethiopia Project collects new and gently-used footwear for donation to orphanages and low-income communities. Hub World Travel’s Scholarship Fund helps kids in Ethiopia attend school and get a basic education.

Voluntourism

Turn your next vacation into more than a sightseeing tour. Hub World Travel offers community-based tourism and volunteer opportunities.

Cost: $550.00 (Per Person)

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316.9 miles, endless beauty

Rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, serpentine rivers, lush forests… the Oregon Coast offers breathtaking scenery and exhilarating bicycle touring. We start at the picturesque artist community of Cannon Beach and winds its way to the waterfront town of Brookings, nestled between the Oregon Coastal Range and the Pacific Ocean. We’ll explore charming coastal towns, visit sea lion caves, go beach combing and whale-watching, and pause to admire the natural beauty and panoramic views. Stops include:

Tillamook Cheese Factory:
Taste special reserve cheeses, yogurt, and ice cream. Watch cheese being made.

Yaquina Head lighthouse:
Ascend the historic circular staircase up the lighthouse tower for superb wildlife and ocean viewing.

Newport:
A beautiful little town with incredible views and abundant wildlife. Watch for sea birds, harbor seals, sea lions, and gray whales.

Heceta Head:
Explore the lighthouse and park with its trails, tide pools, sandy beaches, and breathtaking views.

Sea Lion Caves:
Descend into the vast cavern for an unforgettable experience watching sea lions and sea birds in their wild home.

Bandon:
Also known as Bandon-by-the-Sea. This coastal town will delight you with its charm and scenic beauty. It boasts two of the world’s premier golf courses.

Gold Beach:
In Oregon’s Banana Belt, this remote sea town offers quiet beaches, vast forests, and rugged mountains.

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NEXT EVENT

Run For Congo Women

The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has now claimed more than 5.4 million lives.Join us for the 4th Annual Portland Run for Congo Women, September 14, 2008 Save the Date! Join Run for Congo Women founder, Lisa Shannon, on the Wildwood Trail, where this international movement was started. Men welcome too, of course!

Wanna Know More?

Drop us a line at info@hubworldtravel.com or give us a call at 800.637.3110.