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FUND RAISERS
Attic treasures go on sale
Members of the Parkrose Community Church of Christ, 4715 N.E. 106th Ave have gone through attics, closets, cupboards and garages to put together an array of good useable products for your home and family. The proceeds of this sale will fund renovations to their church.
Scheduled for Friday, September 12 from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. this event will also feature lunch and snack items ranging from sandwiches and hotdogs to homemade deserts.
For more information contact the church at 503-253-5457.
Widmer Gasthaus to host benefit
Patrons of Widmer Gasthaus can enjoy a night out and help feed Portland’s homebound seniors at the same time.
From 4 p.m. to close on Sept. 16, half of all proceeds earned at Widmer Gasthaus, 929 N. Russell, will go to support Loaves & Fishes Centers, The Meals-On-Wheels People.
Since 1970, Loaves & Fishes has provided a nutritional and social lifeline for seniors through on-site dining at 14 centers in Multnomah and eastern Washington counties and Meals-On-Wheels delivery to homebound seniors. With the help of about 5,000 volunteers, the non-profit agency now serves nearly 1 million meals each year.
Swing Into Fall
Featuring the George Reinmiller Big Band on September 20 as the Grotto kicks off a night of fine dining, dancing and an auction hosted by KOIN-TV’s ever-popular Jeff Gianola. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Portland Marriott - Downtown, 1401 S.W. Naito Parkway.
Funds raised during this gala evening benefit The Grotto, one of Oregon’s most historic and unique visitor attractions. The 18-piece band features some of Portland’s top professional musicians, and has performed for several U.S. Presidents and other major dignitaries.
In addition to wonderful music, food and dancing, the committee is gathering an amazing array of silent and oral auction items for attendees to bid on. There will be a drawing for a Grand Door Prize. One lucky individual who attends the event will win a trip for two to Mexico!
For more information contact The Grotto at 503-254-7371.
Sundaes on Sunday
Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 12505 N.E. Halsey, will join with the Parkrose Burgerville, 4229 N.E. 122nd Ave., in an opportunity of Community Sharing, Sunday, September 21, from noon until 3:00 p.m.
Friends and members of Eastminster are invited to attend Burgerville that afternoon for lunch and dessert, following church service. Ice cream sundae coupons, selling at the bargain rate of one dollar, will be available for purchase either at the door or in advance at the church. The full range of menu choices will also be available. Coupons may also be redeemed anytime during the following thirty days.
Eastminster hopes to accomplish a very modest fund raising benefit from this event.
Burgerville was founded in 1962, in Vancouver, and features locally and regionally grown products, served in a clean and friendly atmosphere.
For more information contact the church at 503-252-3888.
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| Jean El-Khal (foreground) shapes a meat pie while (from left) Venus Azar, Margaret Bitar and Nadia Kahl prepare the next batch for the oven |
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| Margaret Bitar displays the finished tray of Meat Pies fresh from the oven. |
| MEMO PHOTOS: TIM CURRAN |
The St. George Festival & Middle Eastern Bazaar will take place Sunday, September 21 at St. George Orthodox Christian Church. Hours are noon-8 p.m., at 2101 N.E. 162nd Ave. St. George completed construction on its new church and hall last year.
St. George members started this event in 1972 to celebrate their community’s unique heritage and to share fun, food and excitement with their neighbors while raising money for Church projects.
There will be many things to taste, see and entertain every one of all ages. In the outdoor tents, patrons will find succulent Shawarma and Falafel sandwiches, Arabic coffee, soft drinks and pastries. Indoors, various kinds of exotic merchandise will be offered for sale, including spiritual books, icons, intricate and religious jewelry, middle-eastern cooking and baking products, freshly baked breads, meat or spinach pies plus sweets and pastries you can take home.
At the silent auction, you will find an array of wonderful items ranging from restaurant certificates to beautiful jewelry from some of Portland’s finest jewelers. You need not be present to win.
Church tours, films and folk music will be available through out the day.
A mouth-watering dinner will be served all day as well. The dinner features Chicken (middle-eastern style), Roz-bi-Shairya (rice with vermicelli), Loubia-bi-Lahm (Mediterranean style green beans), salad, Arabic bread and pastry, coffee or milk. Dinner prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets will be available at the door.
For more information contact the church at 503-255-6055.
Meal-A-Grams to help feed hungry seniors
People looking for a unique way to celebrate a friendship, reward employees for a job well done, surprise a family member, or impress a client can send them a gourmet lunch while helping feed homebound seniors.
Loaves & Fishes Centers, The Meals-On-Wheels People, is sponsoring its 17th annual Meal-A-Gram fundraiser to help provide holiday meals for homebound seniors. The gourmet-boxed lunches are available for $20 and will be delivered Oct. 16.
This year’s menu includes tandoori rubbed salmon on baby spinach with pear tomatoes; marinated red lentils, and orange and grapefruit wedges with sweet curry yogurt dressing. Another choice is a vegetarian gyro sandwich with diced tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, Greek olives, feta cheese, mint, dill, romaine and watercress tossed in Greek vinaigrette dressing and wrapped in pita flat bread. Each Meal-A-Gram is delivered with a beverage and a tasty dessert.
Chef Richard van Rossum, owner of Surabaya at 4741 S.E. Hawthorne, created the menu for this year’s Meal-A-Gram as well as last year’s choices. In addition to Chef van Rossums generous support, Meal-A-Gram is sponsored by Oregon Tile & Marble, Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund and K103-FM.
Orders can be placed by calling 503-736-6325; faxing 503-736-6322; or mailing them to P.O. Box 19477, Portland, OR. 97280-0477. Orders, which also may be made online at www.loavesandfishesonline.com, must be received by Oct. 13, 2003.
Since 1970, Loaves & Fishes has provided a nutritional and social lifeline for seniors through on-site dining at 14 centers in Multnomah and eastern Washington counties and Meals-On-Wheels delivery to homebound seniors. With the help of about 5,000 volunteers, the non-profit agency now serves nearly 1 million meals each year.
For more information contact Melody Finnemore, Media Relations Specialist, Loaves & Fishes Centers, The Meals-On-Wheels People 503-736-6325, Ext. 25930 or mfinnemo@lfcpdx.org.
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