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In recent days, we’ve learned more than 200 women and infants were gang raped over a period of 4 days near a UN compound. http://huff.to/aviztJ  Enough is enough!

We’re in search of 1000 people who will stand up for our sisters in Congo today.  Join us by adding your personal note to our letter insisting that Secretary of State Clinton do everything in her power to stop the violence.  It will only take a few minutes!  Then personally invite 5 friends to join you, or invite your whole network.

Let’s declare this horrific incident a turning point for Congo:
http:bit.ly/dmx4om
 
Thank you,
Lisa Shannon
Author: A Thousand Sisters

Incredible picture taken in Sitka, AK

Hi all. I couldn’t resist sending this one along. The photo was taken at the entrance to Katlian Bay at the end of the road in Sitka. The whale is coming up to scoop up a mouthful of herring (the small fish seen at the surface around the kayak). The kayaker is a local Sitka Dentist. I haven’t talked to him yet, but haven’t heard of any injuries out of the experience.

Kayak Magazine article

From Steve: “Yep, that is me in the picture. Yep that is a whale that was just around the corner from the ferry terminal.”Paddle really fast” is the only thing I could think of at the time. Also thinking that I don’t look like a herring, don’t smell like a herring but with the same herring instinct of ‘get the hell out of the way of that big mouth!!’ Still living to tell yet another story.” Rich K (Sitka’s very own Dr. Richard Kraft during one of his routine oral examinations)

Conversational Portuguese: Learn how to talk to people using this beautiful Latin language. These ongoing classes are offered by Nana Nash, M.A., Mondays 6-7 p.m. Cost: $16 per class or five for $75. Books and CDs will be recommended during the class.

Conversational Spanish: Learn how to talk to people using this beautiful Latin language. These ongoing classes are offered by Nana Nash, M.A., Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Cost: $16 per class, five for $75, partial trade negotiable. Books and CDs will be recommended during class.

Nana received her Master’s Degree in Conflict Resolution from PSU. She has taught Portuguese 101 at PSU, ESL to Hispanics at EducateYa during the summer of 2009 and in Winter, 2010, she translated and formatted the PowerPoint presentation’s supertitles for the Spanish-language play “Entre Villa Y Una Mujer Desnuda” at the Milagro Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Enroll and check out more classes from Our Community Learning Forum online@cgwc.org/classes. Nana Nash, M.A.’s telephone number is: (503) 239-6336 and her email is: nana_nash@hotmail.com. Feel free to email her directly with any of your questions. We welcome drop-in students but would appreciate an advance email if possible.

Classes are held at Common Ground Wellness Center-Garden Room (up the driveway to the right of the Flanders House, the small, tan bungalow in back behind the main institute) at: 2926NE Flanders Street, Portland, 97232. Parking: please respect our neighbors by parking between Everett and Glisan on 29th Ave or at Circle HealthCare between Everett and Flanders on 28th Ave. For questions, to teach a class, or for more info., contact our class coordinator, John Alex, at 503.719.1626 or by email: classescgwc@gmail.com. See all classes for Common Ground Wellness Center at http://cgwc.org/ or http://cgwc.org/classes/

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

It’s time to go back!

 Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia is the most beautiful getaway adventures in South America and it is filled with turquoise-blue lakes, soaring snow-covered peaks, glaciers, fields dotted with red grasses and green-and-yellow shrubs called “mother-in-law’s chair,” because of their thorns.

For those of you who like the challenge of a scenic and most amazing hike consider  the famous “Three Towers,” There are still days I wake up with a desire to go back…. You will find people traveling from around the world to explore this new found territory… Patagonia is still a place you can get out and enjoy trails in many places without feeling like you never left the city. ….Truly a destination getaway….

View Photos: Click here!

The 25th Annual Visitor Industry Trade Show will be taking place at the Oregon Convention Center Portland Ballroom on February 18th. This is a great chance to meet regional and local event planners, corporate planners, view new trends, technology, and more.

LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) – Federal stimulus money will pay for most of the upgrades planned at Mount St. Helens and the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Click here to learn more!

Just off the press!

My friend Heidi took  this amazing trip to Africa. She extended an  invite , but  due to work commitments, I was unable to go.  After reading her blog and listening to all her stories. The decission was made to plan a trip  over Sept. 2010. Check  out her blog : Heidi

Dear Friends,
 
Last Saturday, we picked the last of our estate fruit, bringing harvest to a very satisfying close.  So far, Véronique is quite impressed with the overall quality of 2009, and fermentations are progressing easily. It’s early still, but 2009 seems like a very worthy follow-up to 2008!
 
New Pinot Noir Release!
In the meantime, we have just released the 2006 Pinot Noir Cuvée Laurène.  This is the 15th Anniversary release of Laurène, which began with the 1992 vintage and has since come to be recognized as one of Oregon’s very best Pinot Noirs.  The Wine Advocate already scored the wine 92 pts, and Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar says 91 pts.  Jancis Robinson calls the wine “pretty and confident.”  Véronique says it’s simply delicious now and will age quite well. 

2009 Pre-Thanksgiving at DDO:  (November 21-25)
Please join us Saturday, Nov. 21 for our pre-Thanksgiving celebration, from 11am – 3pm.  There’s no better time to enjoy a glass of wine with friends and family, here at DDO. 
The entrance fee is $20/person and includes a Riedel Glass and a tasting of our new wines. The Barrel Room will be open for members of our wine club, DDO Direct, with a sampling from the Library.  Classique and Mid members receive complimentary entrance for two and Classique Plus members receive complimentary entrance for four. 

Special note:  We are opening up on Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 11am – 4pm (in addition to our regular Wed-Sun hours) to welcome folks who are in town for the week and want to stock up on holiday wines but want to avoid the post-Thanksgiving rush.   We will be closed Thanksgiving Day and the weekend following.
 
DDO Website Changes
We’re continually working to provide a better online experience.  You may have noticed our new shopping cart, which opens up a lot of new possibilities for both you and us. Enjoy!

We hope to see you at the winery soon!