Pearl District Business Association News - May 12, 2009

This Week in the Pearl!

Explore the Pearl - May/June Issue is Here!

The Colors of Spring are easy to find in our new issue. We review cheap eats, beautiful bargains and other affordable surprise in the Pearl District.

Ultimate Open House Announces Winner! $10,000 Home Furnishings Prize Package!

May

B.  McNulty of Keizer Oregon has been drawn as our winner for the $10,000 prize package. Congratulations! 

We want to thank the following businesses for their participation: EWF Modern, Forever Art and the CEO Home, Basco, Bedmart, Little Urbanites, Pearl Health Center, Chown Hardware, JD Madison, Versailles in the Pearl, Ten-01, Intrinsic Design, Hunt and Gather, Pearl Audio Video, and Pearl Framing.

Thank you to 937 for hosting our prize display. 

Rogue Ales - BBQ w/ Beer Day - American Craft Beer Week

May 12, 6 - 9 pm

BBQ with original recipes using Rogue Ales. Event starts at 6:00pm. For additional information visit www.rogue.com or call Ross Baechle at 503.241.3800 ext 1. Rogue Distillery & Public House,1339 NW Flanders

Candy Presents - Ian James with special guest Alex Hall

May 13, 8 - 11 pm

Come spend an amazing night with the sultry sounds of Portland's finest. Candy NW 9th and Couch 503-227-0651

Age-Related Eye Problems: A Focus on Prevention & Treatment

May 14, 6:30 - 8 pm

Learn about the latest treatments for cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration from Legacy Good Samaritan's Devers Eye Institute ophthalmologists. FREE--Preregistration required by calling 503-335-3500. Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital,      Building 2, 1040 NW 22nd Ave.

Blog_Naked, presented by Corey S. Pressman

May 14, 6:30 - 8 pm

blog_naked is an entertaining and intriguing presentation about how people use the web and how you can create an effective Internet presence. blog_naked offers a powerful vision of what the web is and provides simple tools to help you.  Umpqua Bank, 1139 NW Lovejoy

Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and East African Safari

May 14, 8 - 9:30 pm

Join us for an inspiring presentation by senior mountain guide, Kambona Mollel, as he shares stories and images from Africa. A native Maasi, Kambona was raised on the Tanzanian Savannah where he gained a deep knowledge of the natural world.REI, 1202 NW Davis Street

Customer Appreciation Day: Massage

May 15,  9 - Noon

Dr. Barry Shulak from Portland Center for Spinal Correction will be providing complimentary chair massages. Umpqua Bank, 1139 NW Lovejoy

Denim Swap to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters

May 15 - 29

Do a good deed and look good while doing it! For a limited time only: "Swap" your old jeans for a 20% discount on a new pair of designer jeans at the Nolita Denim Bar! All donated denim will be given to Big Brothers Big Sisters. Nolita, 923 NW 10th Avenue

Wine/Unwind Wine Tasting at Umpqua Bank

May 15, 6:15 - 7:30 pm

Please come and enjoy a taste of tempting Tempranillo, sumptuous Sangiovese or magnificent Monastrell from Wine/ Unwind. Owner Seema Kathuria will serve some of her favorite wines from Spain! Umpqua Bank, 1139 NW Lovejoy, Wine Unwind,1019 NW 11th Ave.

Rogue Ales - PROHIBITION GARAGE SALE - American Craft Beer Week

May 16, 11 - 9 pm

Starting Saturday morning and ending Sunday evening, Rogue will show it appreciation to craft beer lovers with a Garage Sale featuring deals on Rogue glassware, merchandise and cased products. Rogue Distillery & Public House, 1339 NW Flanders

Discover the Pearl District...On Us!

Through July 

Pick up your Pearl Shopping Pass at Intrinsic Design with exclusive offers from Pearl businesses worth over $500! Participating PDBA businesses include: 77, Bubble Boutique, Dogstar, Mabel & Zora, and Shoefly.

Offers good through July. 2009. Intrinsic Design, 1627 NW 14th Avenue (between Raleigh and Savier)