Time to Rally your furry friends and get ready for the 23rd running of OHS’s Doggie Dash!!

If you are interested joining the Cyan’s Team please send a note to deven@cyanpdx.com

For more details visit http://www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash/event.asp

Holiday Trees Improve the Environment

• Each acre of Holiday Trees provides the daily oxygen requirements of 18 people, converting CO2 to Oxygen.
• For each Holiday Tree that is cut, we replant a new tree each year.
• 93% of real trees are recycled into mulch and used in landscaping and gardening or chipped and used for playground material, hiking trails, paths and walkways. They can be used for beachfront erosion prevention, lake and river shoreline stabilization and fish and wildlife habitat.
• Artificial Trees are manufactured with PVC, a non-biodegradable, petroleum-derived plastic. These put toxins into the air during production and are non-biodegradeable and non-recycleable, meaning they will end up in a landfill after their lifecylce is finished.
• A single farmed tree absorbs more than 1 ton of CO2 throughout its lifetime.
• The lightest environmental impact provides for families cutting trees from a local tree farm that focuses on safe and conscientious practice.

Enjoy the night lights of the city from this 16th story penthouse apartment!

Check out this photo of Boo, the instructor! Don’t be intimidated, this pose was not practiced in class (we got her to do this great pose afterward) and all levels are welcome.

We hope to see you next Monday!

Folks said comments like, “ ….. had great use of space and use of cement pillars for a chalkboard and that unique apartment had the best use of found and recycled/reused items for design.” The conversations that I overheard were that the resident was very creative with their use of art and space and that large loft looked livable-not like a hotel, that it was homey.  

The night started out with an Oregon pinot, some funky music and a smile on every one’s face. It ended with laughter, looks of awe,  four winners and ideas for the next Personal Design in Green Spaces.  

Residents with the best use of space, most unique, judges choice and the highlighted audience award were given Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar gift certificates. Aquariva is located on the South Waterfront, next to the Avalon Hotel.

If you didn’t get a chance to stop by, a book highlighting the apartments showcased is being created and will be in the lobby for viewing!

The Portland Plan will only be as valuable as the input we receive. I encourage you to attend one or more of the workshops listed below. You can also go online at www.PDXPlan.com to learn more about our city, share your thoughts, and take a survey. Please share these workshop dates with your family, friends and neighbors. The more Portlanders who participate, the more robust, realistic and attainable the Portland Plan will be. More voices, better choices.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
 
Tues., 11/17 6:30-9:00 pm Beaumont Middle School, 4043 NE Fremont Street*
   
Thurs., 11/19 6:30-9:00 pm David Douglas High School, 1001 SE 135th Avenue* 
  
Tues., 12/1 6:30-9:00 pm St. Johns Community Center, 8427 N Central Street* 
  
Thurs., 12/3 8:00-9:30 am World Trade Center, 121 SW Salmon Street
   
Sat., 12/5 10:00 am-12:30 pm Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Avenue
   
Mon., 12/7 6:30-9:00 pm Wilson High School, 1151 SW Vermont Street
   
Tues., 12/15 6:30-9:00 pm University of Oregon – Old Town, 70 NW Couch Street

All Cyan resident, friends, and family are invited to this event.

Today, October 14, 2009! 7-9pm at Cyan (1720 SW 4th Ave)

See you tonight!