Handmade NW Brings Quality Handmade Goods to Portland’s Doorstep!

Handmade NW is set to launch a robust holiday event schedule. With three downtown shows, one formal event, and more than 200 regional vendors, Handmade NW brings quality handmade goods to Portland’s doorstep this holiday season. This year, Handmade NW partners with P:ear, Women’s Crisis Line and OHSU Heart Health Institute as benefactors of select shows.
The scheduled events serve to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bringing quality handmade goods to our community. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy by buying local handmade gifts this holiday.

Handmade NW 2009 HOLIDAY EVENTS!
WHAT: The Portland Arts Bazaar – p:ear & Women’s Crisis Line
WHEN: Sunday, November 29 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Pioneer Courthouse Square :: 701 SW Sixth Ave.

DETAILS: This year, Handmade NW and the Portland Arts Bazaar have united in a handmade holiday celebration featuring a plethora of goodies made by local artisans. Traditionally the busiest shopping weekend of the season, the Portland Arts Bazaar is excited to offer downtown shoppers unique handmade gift options at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Ideally located in the heart of downtown, some of Portland’s best artisans gather to bring one-of-a-kind toys, clothes, home décor and more to the holiday festivities of the Square.

WHAT: Formal Holiday Artisans Fair – p:ear mentoring
WHEN: Sunday, December 6 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Chelsea Ballroom :: SE Hawthorne & 9th St.
DETAILS: An elegant holiday shopping experience with local handcrafted wares in a stunning 1920's historic ballroom! Free goodie bags to the first 150 customers, live classical music, gift wrapping table and more!

WHAT: OHSU Heart Research Center Holiday Bazaar – benefiting the Heart Research Center
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 8 :: 3 pm – 6 pm :: Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 9 & 10 :: 10 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Oregon Health Science University BICC Gallery :: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
DETAILS: In its second year, this event takes place in the beautiful BICC Gallery at OHSU. The three-day event rotates artisans from day-to-day offering shoppers unique items throughout.

About Handmade NW, LLC:
Founded in 2008, Handmade NW (HMNW) facilitates events for local and regional artisans and crafters. The events showcase the significant talent behind the handmade crafts of the region, and provide a unique shopping experience where shoppers can select from a number of independently designed goods. It is HMNW policy that the artisans themselves vend their wares. Their events serve to facilitate face-to-face meetings between the general public and the artisans who make local handmade goods.

More information about Handmade NW is available at http://www.handmadenw.com.
A full list of Handmade NW vendors is available at http://www.handmadenw.com/events

Want to vend at an incredible event with over 2,500 attendees?! Apply today at bargainhuntingpdx.com
Deadline - Dec. 4, 2009
We're looking for interesting local and regional businesses to participate in this incredible, collaborative, clearance sale event.

November 29th, 11am - 5pm, 116 NE Russell

Local – Handmade - Art

Shop for unique, locally handmade gifts at the Secret Society Sale, an annual artist-run holiday sale. All vendors participating in this sale will donate 10% of their profits to the Oregon Food Bank, because no one should be hungry. On the day of the sale dine or shop with participating businesses, known as our community partners and 10% will be donated to the Oregon food Bank. Goody boxes will be given to the first 200 shoppers who bring non-perishable food donations to the sale, as an additional way to help the Oregon Food Bank.

New this year, dine or shop with any of our community partners on November 29th and 10% will go to the Oregon Food Bank:
-Burgerville – 3 locations - 7am-10pm 1135 NE M L King Blvd, 8671 N Ivanhoe and 1122 SE Hawthorne Blvd.
-Echo Restaurant and Bar: 4:30p - 2 a - 2225 NE MLK
-Goldrush Coffee Bar: 7a-6p - 2601 NE MLK
-Mint 8/20: 4-11pm 816 North Russell
-Miss Delta:5p-10p - 3905 N Mississippi
-Secret Society Lounge: 12p-12a - 116 NE Russell
-Union Rose: 12p-4p - 2023 NE MLK

For more information go here: http://www.secretsocietysale.com/

Handmade NW Brings Quality Handmade Goods to Portland’s Doorstep!

Handmade NW Presents The 2nd Annual Downtown Holiday Artisans Fair 2009!

Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Time(s): 10am-6pm

Location:
World Trade Center Plaza
121 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR 97204

DETAILS: Free pastries and coffee make this event the perfect break in the day for downtown employees looking to support our local economy. Conveniently located in the covered pavilion of the World Trade Center Plaza, more than fifty vendors offer shoppers quality handmade goods ranging from fragrant handmade soaps to personalized gifts, original photography, and much, much more. And, for those shoppers seeking a bargain, look for specially marked items for $5, $15 and $20 from participating vendors.

This year, Handmade NW partners with p:ear as a benefactor for this event. p:ear will host an information booth for those looking for more ways to support their agency.
This event serves to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bring quality handmade goods to our community. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy by buying local handmade gifts this holiday.


Flyer design by : Sweet Bonny

Handmade NW Brings Quality Handmade Goods to Portland’s Doorstep!

Handmade NW is set to launch a robust holiday event schedule. With three downtown shows, one formal event, and more than 200 regional vendors, Handmade NW brings quality handmade goods to Portland’s doorstep this holiday season. This year, Handmade NW partners with P:ear, Women’s Crisis Line and OHSU Heart Health Institute as benefactors of select shows.
The scheduled events serve to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bringing quality handmade goods to our community. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy by buying local handmade gifts this holiday.

Handmade NW 2009 HOLIDAY EVENTS!

WHAT: Downtown Holiday Artisans Fair – p:ear mentoring
WHEN: Friday, November 20 :: 10 am – 6 pm
WHERE: World Trade Center Plaza :: 121 SW Salmon St.

DETAILS: Free pastries and coffee make this event the perfect break in the day for downtown employees looking to support our local economy. Conveniently located in the covered pavilion of the World Trade Center Plaza, more than fifty vendors offer shoppers quality handmade goods ranging from fragrant handmade soaps to personalized gifts, original photography, and much, much more. And, for those shoppers seeking a bargain, look for specially marked items for $5, $15 and $20 from participating vendors.

WHAT: The Portland Arts Bazaar – p:ear & Women’s Crisis Line
WHEN: Sunday, November 29 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Pioneer Courthouse Square :: 701 SW Sixth Ave.

DETAILS: This year, Handmade NW and the Portland Arts Bazaar have united in a handmade holiday celebration featuring a plethora of goodies made by local artisans. Traditionally the busiest shopping weekend of the season, the Portland Arts Bazaar is excited to offer downtown shoppers unique handmade gift options at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Ideally located in the heart of downtown, some of Portland’s best artisans gather to bring one-of-a-kind toys, clothes, home décor and more to the holiday festivities of the Square.

WHAT: Formal Holiday Artisans Fair – p:ear mentoring
WHEN: Sunday, December 6 :: 11 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Chelsea Ballroom :: SE Hawthorne & 9th St.
DETAILS: An elegant holiday shopping experience with local handcrafted wares in a stunning 1920's historic ballroom! Free goodie bags to the first 150 customers, live classical music, gift wrapping table and more!

WHAT: OHSU Heart Research Center Holiday Bazaar – benefiting the Heart Research Center
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 8 :: 3 pm – 6 pm :: Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 9 & 10 :: 10 am – 6 pm
WHERE: Oregon Health Science University BICC Gallery :: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
DETAILS: In its second year, this event takes place in the beautiful BICC Gallery at OHSU. The three-day event rotates artisans from day-to-day offering shoppers unique items throughout.

About Handmade NW, LLC:
Founded in 2008, Handmade NW (HMNW) facilitates events for local and regional artisans and crafters. The events showcase the significant talent behind the handmade crafts of the region, and provide a unique shopping experience where shoppers can select from a number of independently designed goods. It is HMNW policy that the artisans themselves vend their wares. Their events serve to facilitate face-to-face meetings between the general public and the artisans who make local handmade goods.

More information about Handmade NW is available at http://www.handmadenw.com.
A full list of Handmade NW vendors is available at http://www.handmadenw.com/events

Attention Horse Lovers! Private Farm hosts Annual FUN DAY, Christmas in November, at the farm.20 head of Arabian, Saddlebreds, Pinto, Ponies, TWH will be on offered, all PRE PRICED. Reduced Stud Fees on select stallions.A Horse for Everyone, Family Horses, Show Horses, Breeding Horses.Horses of every color including BLACKS and even HOMOZYGOUS. Free luncheon, Vendors, Drawings and special presention of Jose's Dancing Horses. A FUN FILLED DAY . You are invited. approx. 1 hour north of Portland in WA at exit 63 (Winlock) signs will be posted Gates open at 12:00 PM November 21 (Sat.) Come meet new friends and perhaps run into some old ones too
360-785-3388
FREE Vendor Space CALL TODAY

Tigard Community Friends Church is having a holiday bazaar on December 5 from 10am-4pm. There will be a great selection of unique vendors and we're right down the street from Tigard High School's craft fair that same day! We're on Hall Blvd, just off the corner of Durham.

We are still looking for some last minute vendors, so if you have $20 and your own table, you could join us! Email the coordinator at TCFCbazaar@gmail.com.

Handmade NW Brings Quality Handmade Goods to Portland’s Doorstep!

Handmade NW Presents The 2nd Annual Downtown Holiday Artisans Fair 2009!

Date: Friday, November 20, 2009
Time(s): 10am-6pm

Location:
World Trade Center Plaza
121 SW Salmon St
Portland, OR 97204

DETAILS: Free pastries and coffee make this event the perfect break in the day for downtown employees looking to support our local economy. Conveniently located in the covered pavilion of the World Trade Center Plaza, more than fifty vendors offer shoppers quality handmade goods ranging from fragrant handmade soaps to personalized gifts, original photography, and much, much more. And, for those shoppers seeking a bargain, look for specially marked items for $5, $15 and $20 from participating vendors.

This year, Handmade NW partners with p:ear as a benefactor for this event. p:ear will host an information booth for those looking for more ways to support thier agency.
This event serves to support an economy of crafters and artisans who have committed to bring quality handmade goods to our community. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing. Handmade NW encourages all to support the local economy by buying local handmade gifts this holiday.


Flyer design by : Sweet Bonny

Southwest Community Center @ Gabriel Park
Invites you to the social event of the season:

The Vanity Fair - vintage vanity
Saturday, Nov. 21st 6-9pm | 21+
$10 pre-registration, $15 at the door

This year's theme is vintage vanity, celebrating the glamours styles of decades past. Come indulge in a fashionable night of pampering, relaxation, and fun hosted by Southwest Community Center:

SHOP : Local vendors of vintage clothing & accessories, hand-made jewelry, household goods & antiques
SEE : A vintage-inspired fashion show, local art exhibit
FEEL : Free massage, spa, hair & make-up treatments
TASTE : Wine, hors d'oerves & deserts

The Vanity Fair 2009 benefits ImpactNW, a local non-profit organization that provides women in need with the resources necessary to get back on their feet and into a career. Guests are invited to bring a donation of new or gently used women's business attire to Southwest Community Center now through the night of the event.

To pre-register at the special $10 admission price, call us at 503-823-2840.

Southwest Community Center
6820 SW 45th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219

www.southwestcommunitycenter.wordpress.com

Dream Givers 1st Annual Bridal Fair is quickly approaching!

We have some PHENOMENAL prizes donated to raffle off. Must attend and enter the raffles to win!

Brides reserve in advance to be seated for our brunch! Its free to the bride and her guests pay a nominal fee for a nice meal.

October 17, 2009
Vancouver Ballroom
808 West Main Street
Vancouver WA 98660

Brunch by reservation only: 9am to 11am

Vendors on hand to assist you will include every possible area you may need.

RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE:

Reception Venue free!

100 guest Catering free!

$300 photography discount/session FREE!

Wedding cake FREE!

Flowers FREE!

and so much more! You will not want to miss this extra-ordinary event!

Reserve your space now. Admission is free to all!

Want to be a vendor? Contact us for details.

If you email please include your phone number and set your email to recieve email from our address. dreamgiverswa@yahoo.com

Dream Givers
801 West Fourth Plain
Suite 100
Vancouver WA

OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

http://www.orgsites.com/wa/dreamgivers

By reservation only for the Bruncheon. Brides eat free, guests of brides pay only $3.00. Brunch includes:

Coffee, Juice, Milk
Scrambled Eggs Country Style
Hash Brown Potatoes
Biscuits

Location: Vancouver Ballroom, 808 West Main Street, Vancouver WA

This is our First Annual Dream Giver's Bridal Fair!

We will have lots of vendors with lots of nice raffle items.

Bruncheon is from 9AM to 11AM, seating by reservation only. Bridal Fair is from 9am to 5pm.

Supports:

http://www.orgsites.com/wa/dreamgivers

THANKSGIVING BASKET PROGRAM! Thank you !

Have you ever been hungry? Lost? Abused? Scared? In the dark because you couldn't afford to pay your light bill? Fired or Layed off? Wondering how to take care of your kids clothing and medical bills?

Many of our clients are just like you. They just had a bad luck day and it was made all better by the generousity of people who have supported our benefactor company.

Why not come out and see what its all about?

We will have over 35 Vendors in attendance! We will have a precarved pumpkin contest going on. Bring in your precarved pumpkin and enter it for $1.00 into our contest. Customers and vendors will vote and at 5PM the winner will get picked. Prizes are $10 gift cards from Walmart, $5.00 gift cards from Mc Donalds, $25.00 gift cards from Dream Givers Thrift Store and a grand prize of $50.00 Visa Gift Card!!

Raffle prizes will include: EAT placque from Home Interiors, Candle from Gold Canyon Candle, Mary Kay Lotion Embrace, and several vendors will be donating prizes also. Raffle tickets are 6/$5.00.

ENTER THE FREE RAFFLE TOO!!! We will also be raffling off 2 $25.00 gift certificates good at our Dream Givers Thrift Store Grand Opening on November 7th!

Tacos will be $1.00 each and we do have other food items available. After you go to the Farmer's Market come see us!!! Or before...or during...or anytime at all!

We also will have our clothing there. $1.00 per piece for boys, girls, babies, mens, womens, plus size clothing...shirts, jeans, sweaters, sleepers, flannels, etc. $3.00 per coat we have mostly children's coats.

Supports Dream Givers Thanksgiving Basket Program! Need help? We have intake forms available on site. Thank you again!

Our Vendors include:

Camas Massage Oils
Celebrate Home
Scentsy
Mary Kay
Rock Hill Designs
Rose Works Jewelry
Avon
Oregon Sunstones
Kim's Soaps
Meg's Creations
Delmarle Home
Passion Parties
Remi Rings
Maylek's Makeup
Touchstone Crystal
Nu Skin
Holidays 365
Marj's Crystals
Sweet Thought Shop
Partylite
Sherry's Crafts
Angel Eyes Jewelry
Mary's Afghans
Antiques
Treats N Eats
Memories To Go
Elmie's Danna and Quilts
Dream Givers Clothing Thrifts

and MORE!!!!

See you there Saturday 9:30am to 5pm...Vancouver Ballroom 808 West Main Street Vancouver WA 98660!!!!