Pearl District Business Association News

September 15, 2009

This Week in the Pearl

Through September 30th

Madison Millinger Moving Sale!

This October, Madison Millinger is moving their showroom just up the street to 1307 NW Glisan Street between French Quarter and JD Madison. To make the move a little easier they are offering incredible discounts of 30%-80% off their entire collection of fine rugs. Hurry in and roll-up the heirloom rug of your dreams – the clearance sale ends September 30th when they start their move. Madison Millinger Handmade Rugs, 1100 NW Glisan St.

September 16, 6 - 9 pm

Understanding Indian Curries and the Use of Spices with Leena Ezekiel

Whole Foods Market-Portland Pearl Cooking Classes in SALUD Cooking School. $35 per person; includes garage parking validation. Whole Foods Market, 1210 NW Couch St.

September 17, 7 - 8 pm

BodyVox Open Studio Series

Open Studio Series - step behind the scenes and deep inside the creative process with BodyVox's Open Studio Series. The free events kick off on Thursday, September 17 with OBT Artistic Director Christopher Stowell. See Bodyvox at work. BodyVox Dance Center, 1201 NW 17th Ave.

September 17, 3 - 3:30 pm

Healthy Snacks for Healthy Kids! with Chef Steve at Whole Foods

A FREE 30 minute class for kids on Healthy Snacks! Pre-registration not required; parking garage validation included. Whole Foods Market-Pearl, 1210 NW Couch St.

September 17, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Cooking Class: Dinner with House Designer Paolo

Calling all house remodels, especially kitchens! For all of you food lovers who are remodeling your homes that include a kitchen, you don't want to miss this fun cooking class where you'll learn a secret family Italian recipe from designer Paul Scardina (Paolo) owner of Paolo Design Group for Inside-Out Raviolis and Homemade Meat Sauce. Plus you'll get to see the newest technology in kitchen appliances! Paolo and the Ferguson showroom manager Sue Blather will be your chefs for the event. WE DARE YOU TO BRING YOUR APRON! Ferguson Showroom, 824 Northwest 18th Ave.

September 17, 8 - 9 pm

Tandem Touring, Travel, and Trash! An unusual cycling adventure through Central America

Join traveler Meredith Sorensen as she shares slides and stories of adventure cycling and trash. Meredith Sorensen received the prestigious Mary Elvira Stevens Fellowship to explore waste management strategies of different communities and cultures. The North Face, 1202 NW Davis St.

September 18 - 20

Sand Mandala Creation Special Cargo in-store event

The venerable Ngawang Chojor, a senior monk from Namgyal Monastery (home of the Dalai Lama) will create a sacred sand mandala at Cargo. Schedule September 18: 11 am - Mandala creation starts; 4 to 6 pm- Reception. Cargo, 380 NW 13th Ave.

September 18, 12:30 - 5 pm

Does Your Resume Work? Umpqua Bank will Help to Fine Tune!

A resume is a finely tuned marketing document that positions you for the job you want. A thoughtful approach to creating an eloquently written and well-positioned resume is the foundation of a successful job search strategy. Umpqua Bank, 1139 NW Lovejoy St.

September 18, 4 - 6 pm

Dobbes Family Estate at Metrovino

Mary Bellando from Dobbes Family Estate will be pouring four wines from the Dobbes portfolio including the 2005 Cuvée Noir Pinot Noir. Join us at our tasting bar during happy to learn more about this highly regarded Oregon winery. Visit metrovinopdx.com for details, 1139 NW 11th Ave.

September 21, 6 - 7:30 pm

Talk and Book Signing with Author Rip Esselstyn - Engine 2 Diet at Ecotrust

Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn wrote the book, "Engine 2 Diet" a plant-powered eating plan based on a diet of whole foods, including vegetables, whole grains, fruit, legumes, seeds and nuts. Rip is a guest speaker for the Portland VegFest at the Oregon Convention Center on Saturday 9/19, and will be giving a talk with a book signing at the EcoTrust Building on Monday 9/21. This event is hosted by Whole Foods Market Portland Pearl. Healthy snacks provided at the talk. The "Engine 2 Diet" book is available for sale Whole Foods Market or can be purchased at the Book Signing. EcoTrust, 721 NW Ninth Ave. Suite 200

This Week in the Pearl

Healthcare Spotlight - Terra Del Sol Spa

Get Muddy!

Melissa Tebow LMT
Assistant Manger, Terra Del Sol Spa

Playing with mud isn't just for kids. Mud has been used for centuries all over the world for it's many therapeutic uses. Pure mud is full of vitamins and mineral. Dead sea mud includes minerals such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, bromine, and sodium. These minerals are natural minerals that the skin needs everyday.

Pure mud rich in minerals is detoxifying, balancing, and regenerative for the skin. Fine grains of mud work to cleanse the skin, purifying it and removing toxins. This aids in the relief of skin problems like acne, eczema, and psoriasis. A mud mask will leave the skin looking younger, healthier and more beautiful.

At Terra Del Sol Spa we have a Steam Tent of Clouds that provides a personal tent of steam. Combining this tent with a mud mask greatly increases the results. The steam helps to open the pores of the skin so you are able to absorb much more of the minerals from the mud. The steam also helps to detoxify and cleanse the skin, working harmoniously with the mud.

Mud is also very therapeutic and works great as an anti-inflammatory. Mud helps to increase circulation and stimulates the immune system, helping to aid in the recovery of many rheumatic conditions, such as arthritis and muscular aches and pains. Mud increases relaxation in the muscles and aids in the release of built up toxins which helps to relieve aches and pains and improves range of motion.
Go ahead, let your inner child out and get muddy!