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Pearl District Business Association News for March 3, 2009

First Thursday March 5!

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Bank of America Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

March 5, 11:30 am

We invite you to our Pearl District Bank Center for our ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We look forward to seeing you there. Bank of America, 1245 NW Lovejoy St.

Artist Reception at Urban Wineworks

March 5, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Arletha Mueller Ryan's exhibit will be on display for all to see during the entire month of March. Join us for a First Thursday reception in honor of this talented artist and enjoy her artwork while treating yourself to complimentary appetizers, live music by Alfonso Pe Benito and Bishop Creek Cellars finely crafted Pinot Noirs and Pinot Gris. Arletha Mueller Ryan will be on hand to discuss her work and reveal her barrel-top art. Join us for art, food, music and wine! (artwork will be featured until March 31st). Urban Wineworks, 407 NW 16th Ave., 503.226.9797.

Due North: North Lands Creative Glass

An exhibition celebrating the legacy and artists of Scotland's North Lands Creative Glass, including Jane Bruce, Lisa Cahill, Mel George, Deborah Horrell, Steve Klein, Dante Marioni, Catharine Newell, Robin Provart-Kelly, Bruno Romanelli, and more. Bullseye Gallery, 300 NW 13th Ave., 503.227.0222.

"O' Love" by Sally Sellers Textile Art

Sally Sellers employs hand-dyed fabrics, silks, and discarded linens to create her one-of-a-kind textile art. She frequently embellishes the work with pearls, beads, found objects, and crystals, adding to her love of pattern. Lara Sydney Framing Gallery, 1230 NW Hoyt St, 503.223.4923.

Culinary and Design come together for First Thursday at The Art Institute of Portland

March 5, 6 - 8 pm

On view is a group gallery show, "the Little Things" organized by artist and faculty member Justin Auld. You'll also have the opportunity to meet our new Culinary Director, Chef Ken Rubin, and sample delectable treats. The Art Institute of Portland Gallery, 1122 NW Davis Street, 503.382.4843.

Artist Reception at Forever Art & The CEO's Home

March 5, 6 - 9 pm

Meet International Artist, Alexander Voitsekhovsky, Here from St. Petersburg, Russia. Exhibition through March 7th. Forever Art & The CEO's Home, 828 NW Hoyt St (corner of 9th & Hoyt), 503.227.2010

First Thursday Event at Wine Unwind

March 5, 7 - 9 pm

Romantic and thought provoking photographic images of vineyards from around the world by Emma Juhli. Wine Unwind
1019 NW 11th Ave, at Lovejoy, 503.946.8482

First Thursday at Lizard Lounge

March 5, 7 - 10 pm

Featuring art work from Ashley Montague and live music by Mark Twain Indians, the First Thursday Reception Party at the Lizard Lounge will benefit Mercy Corps. Join Mercy Corps volunteers to learn more about their programs and ways you can help. Enjoy complimentary beverages from Widmer Brothers Brewery, a 10% discount on Lizard Lounge merchandise and 15% of all sales are donated to Mercy Corps. Music, drink, art, shopping and philanthropy – it doesn’t get any better than this. Lizard Lounge, 1323 NW Irving, 503.416.7476.

March Sample Sale!

Design Central for the Home - Sample Sale!

March 7- 15

We know you've been waiting for this sale! Last year our customers received huge savings as they took advantage of our once yearly sale. If you've been waiting for a great sale on home furnishings, you just found it. Visit our participating business partners for this once a year sale: BedMart Inc., Bella Casa, Chown Hardware, Cielo Home, Dig Garden Shop, EWF Modern, French Quarter Linens, Hunt and Gather, Intrinsic Design, JD Madison Home Furnishings, Madison Millinger Extraordinary Handmade Rugs, Portland Closet Company, Tufenkian Artisan Carpets, Versailles in the Pearl

This Week in the Pearl!

Game Week at Green Frog Toys!

Through March 5, 2009

Buy 2 games and get a 3rd for 50% off! Discount will be applied to the lowest priced item, and cannot be combined with any other discounts, offers, or our rewards card. Green Frog Toys, 1031 NW 11TH Ave., between Lovejoy & Marshall, 503.222.2646.

What's Next for Social Media

March 5, 5:30 - 7 pm

From novice to expert, organizations are adopting social media to communicate to their customers, clients, internal constituents and external stakeholders. What are the rules of the road for social media? Willamette University, Living Room Theaters, SW 10th and Stark, 1120 NW Couch #450, 503.808.9901.

It Pays To Be Connected - Refer A Friend

Through March 6

It pays to be connected to Banner Bank. Come open a Banner Bank checking account and refer a friend and you can both earn $25! Valid through March 6, 2009.Banner Bank, 910 NW 10th Ave, 503.241.7805.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Through March 29

How do you have your cake and eat it too in Victorian England? Well, if you are an attractive man of means like Jack Worthing, its pretty simple: create a double life. Portland Center Stage at The Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW 11th Ave.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT

THERE IS ANOTHER SCREENING EXAM AS IMPORTANT AS AN ANNUAL MAMMOGRAM

Most women are well educated about the need for breast cancer screening with regular annual mammograms after age 40 but far fewer are aware of another cancer threat which can be prevented with proper screening.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths among Americans. Shockingly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate up to 60% of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented if everyone age 50 and older were regularly screened.

A colonoscopy is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent colorectal cancer. Most colorectal cancers start out as non-cancerous growths called polyps in the lining of the colon or rectum. A colonoscopy allows the doctor to see these polyps and immediately remove them before they have the
chance to turn into cancer or at a very early stage when the disease is highly curable.

If you are 50 or over, we urge you to call Pearl Women’s Center at 503.771.1883 and schedule this life-saving, screening procedure. A colonoscopy takes about 30 minutes to complete and is performed under sedation to ensure your comfort.