MAY 2013
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12+ Recipes you can make today! Positive Thinking
CONTENTS DISH-
TRAVEL-
Amazing and easy recipes. Find out what to make mom for mother’s day. Plus festive Cinco de Mayo recipes. All about the Q. Great BBQ recipes.
Have you always wanted to get away? Having a hard time choosing? Check out this month’s destination which includes lodging, food, and activities.
INSPIRATION-
LOVE-
What inspires you? A mother’s journey into motherhood.
What says love more than food? Soul food with a purpose. Empowering Teens through education, life skills, and jobs.
PLUSLessons for our daughters, Positive Thinking, Hope, It Matters. Home and House.
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Mother’s Day is always an event for the mother’s in our lives from the breakfast in bed to the one of kind handmade gifts that we cherish for years. One important lesson that as a grown daughter now that I would like to pass on to all the younger generations is that of time spent with your mother. This is the most important gift that you can give your mother. She will cherish the time way more than any gift you can give her. Don’t you remember those times spent with your own mother? I know that I do. Now that we are grown and some of us have moved away or don’t live as close those times spent is something that is cherished and also what keeps us going and motivates us to be great mothers. Do you remember the last gift you gave your mother? I know I don’t but I do remember the last time we had coffee and donuts together. I also remember her big hug she gave me and her smile as drove up to her driveway. These are the memories that I know she and I will remember and hold close to our hearts.
Lessons for our Daughters A
mother is the one you have relied on for so
many years. She is the one who has listened to you cry over the first boy, the one who showed you how to put on your makeup, helped you pick out your first bra. She has molded you into the person you have become. This is why mothers are so important. I am not saying a father is not equally important as they are as well. But for this month I wanted to talk about how important our relationship is with our mothers and as a daughter. When was the last time you just called your mom and told her how much you appreciate her and everything she has done for you? When was the last time you just stopped by her house and sat and talked? Is your life really that busy that you can’t take the time to give a moment to the one that raised you? These little moments are important. Not the job, not the money they are not going to matter in the end. The time is what is going to matter. Use it wisely. Pick up that phone and call your mother and tell her I LOVE YOU!
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POSITIVE THINKING Have you ever wondered why some people are just so happy and others seem to be down all the time? Do you think it is genetics? What about being predisposed to being a negative person? Can you really change into being a positive person? The answer is YES you can.
Research has shown that a person’s outlook is largely connected to the way they feel about themselves. Some people have a “victim” mentality while others have a survivor mentality. The survivor mentality of course is the one with the more positive outlook. But the question would be how to change your outlook from the “victim” to the SURVIVOR? This is no easy task. Have you been a victim? Over 69% of women have been a victim of something rather it is harassment, sexual and or verbal abuse and or other crimes. This is a hard statistic to look at but it is about getting over that diversity. This all has to do with how you hold onto your past. Are you that type of person that let’s go easy? Do you go with the flow? Or are you one who holds on to a grudge? If you are the latter than you are more likely in the “victim” category. For those who don’t let go and move on and dwell on those things that they cannot change tend to stay in the same negative space. Why is it though that one would choose to stay in such a harmful place? It’s their comfort zone, it’s a place that they know best. People stay in the place they know. People are uncomfortable with change. But to change is to grow and one must grow to be human. This is our journey. 4 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
To think positively seems easy enough but for most of us our minds are cluttered and this is where the negative energy comes in. How can we make room for positive thoughts if our minds are already full. “What’s for dinner?” Or “Have I paid the electric bill?” These are all thoughts that clutter the mind on a minute by minute basis throughout our day and we live such fast paced lives it is hard to slow the thought process down. This is where taking the time to consciously override your system and slow the mind at least for ten minutes a day. On average countries that take a longer lunch during the work day have a higher productivity? Do you know why this is? They have regrouped. They have slowed down and decluttered their mind. I realize that this might be difficult to do in the current workforce where you are but you can still take ten minutes out of your day and breathe and change your thoughts. When we change our patterns and the way we think it brings us a sense of wonder, a new take on life which affects all aspects of our surroundings and you have a choice you can either affect it positively or negatively. Which do you choose?
We all go through moments in our lives where we find it difficult to get through the day, trust me I know. Those days seem to be longer and harder but if you count up the days that you have had where you were happy and all was well I am sure you will find that there were many more. This is the time that you should “count your blessings”. Life is hard and it is beautiful all at the same time. It cannot be easy all the time or we wouldn’t be so grateful. We have to go through some junk to get to the really good stuff right? If you find a way to change your outlook and let go and be a survivor you will be amazed at how your life and your effect that you will have on others. Look in the mirror today and tell yourself “you are a survivor, you will make mistakes but today you will choose to grow.” 5 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
Take a walk. Nature is your best de-stresser.
Remember you are a survivor not a victim.
Change is GOOD!
De-clutter your mind.
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TRAVEL
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With the average temperature of around 86Ëš Cozumel, Mexico is the perfect getaway. The flight time to Cozumel from the Portland area is approximately 6.5 hours but a world away from the spring showers. You are automatically transported to tropical paradise as soon as you land. Lush vegetation and the warmth of the sun greets you, Cozumel is set in the Caribbean and part of the Quintana Roo state of the Yucatan peninsula. The warm waters of the Caribbean will make you feel giddy and the people are so amazingly friendly it will make you forget about the rat race you just came from.
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Cozumel has a yearly population of less than 100, 000 people in an approximate area of less than 300 square miles. This beautiful Caribbean island is famous for its reef dives and crystal azure waters. A water taxi and or ferry can bring you over to Playa del Carmen in less than a half an hour which then you can travel to the Tulum ruins. The especiale of Quintana Roo is the blanco cheeses. These cheeses are mild in flavor and most areas away from the “tourist traps� are farm lands. Cozumel has a rich culture of cowboys. The local people are from all areas of the Caribbean which brings flavors unknown to traditional Mexican fare. Rich in spices you will find fire roasted chickens and fruits covered with lime and salt. There are a multitude of choices for lodging in Cozumel. All-inclusive resorts seem to be the norm and definitely worth the extra price as most resorts have great local foods.
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San Miguel is the downtown area of Cozumel which there you will find shops with antiques from all over this Mayan influenced city. You will have your pick of Tacqueria’s and bars that will serve some of the best ceviche and margaritas you will ever have. Wander through to the Plaza del Sol and discover the history and heritage of this beautiful city. Through San Miguel travel down Avenue Rafael Malgar and you will find one of the most unique shops that is filled with artistry from all over the Yucatan. Los Cincos Soles is in a large warehouse space and features arts from all over Mexico this is not to be missed. Some of the activities available to travelers is a s diverse as the area. Take a cooking class, swim with a dolphin, dive and discover the beautiful reefs. These are just a few of course you can just lay on the beach and listen to waves hit the shore. Viva la Mexico!
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Iberostar Cozumel All-Inclusive- www.iberostar.com Cozumel Palace- www.cozumelpalace.com Fiesta Americana Resort- www.fiestamericana.com Presidente Intercontinental Cozumelwww.intercontinentalcozumel.com  Also check Vacation Rentals by Owners at www.vrbo.com for condo listings and house rentals by the week and month.
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Chankanaab Park- www.dolphindiscovery.com ATV Jungle Adventure-www.cozumelwatersports.com Tequila Seminar- www.mrsanchos.com Sea Turtle Snorkel- www.wild-tours.com  For more information visit www.islacozumel.com/mx
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Chocolateria Isla Bella- www. chocolateriaislabella.com Buccanos at Night- www.buccanos.com Wet Wendy’s Margarita House and Restaurant- www.wetwendys.com El Moro- www.elmorocozumel.com Casa Mission- www.missioncoz.com
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Mexico requires a passport. You can drink the water. Most resorts filter their tap water. When getting off the plane ignore the salespeople. It’s a scam. Travel to Playa del Carmen at least once while at Cozumel. According to the Center for Disease Control chew two tablets of PeptoBismol a day to guard off Montezuma’s revenge. You can book your trip online but you will find out more about Cozumel through a travel agent.
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AHHH‌..DAHLIAS
Dahlias- A flower pure and beautiful. What is a dahlia? A dahlia belongs to the same family as that of the sunflower. Dahlias are fairly easy to grow and have a long history.
Dahlias are a tuberous flowering plant that grows in all regions of the United States. It has many different species and sub-categories that this flower falls under. Originating from Mexico and traveling to the United States this humble flower has a past. Healing powers were found in the flower from the Toltecs and Aztecs. Many botanists from around the world including Spain, Germany and France sought after the seeds of this amazingly vibrant flower. In Portland you will find along any neighborhood many dahlia gardens growing from over the fence to a small plot of land next to the sidewalk. Dahlias bring a sense of wonderment and beauty to any area that you plant them in as they grow very tall and their blooms are as diverse as the species itself.
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PLANT IT
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Plant tubers during the spring. Be aware that you need to plant the tubers into the ground after no chance of frost. You can start the tubers indoors like you would tomatoes if you are looking for blooms early. Plant in full or partial sun in soil that has good drainage. Planting the tubers together should be approximately 2 feet apart to give the plant room to grow. Stake your blooms early as they grow very tall. Plant a stake prior to the plant reaching above ground. Beware that you do not damage the tuber. The young dahlia tubers do not need a lot of water. In fact if you excessively water you will rot the tuber and you will not have your beautiful blooms. Beware of pests, slugs and Japanese beetles love the leaves. Try the traditional soap and water technique and spray vigorously over the stems and blooms.
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ALL ABOUT
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pring is the perfect time to dust off the grill and turn up the heat. Satisfy your hunger for the grill with these tempting and light dishes.
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GRILLED LIME & CILANTRO SHRIMP 1 Lb. Shrimp raw 3 Limes 1 Bunch cilantro 1 Clove garlic minced Mix all ingredients above together and let sit in the fridge for an hour. After marinate is complete place whole shrimp on the grill. Cook until shrimp become pink. Serve with rice and or for a lighter side avocado and limes.
This recipe is great for cookouts as the ingredient list is small but it is big on flavor. You can also use the shrimp in tacos and or enchiladas.
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V VEGETABLE SKEWERS 1 C. White button mushrooms* sliced 1 Onion sliced 2 Red Peppers 2 Yellow Peppers 2/3 C. Cherry tomatoes ½ C. Italian dressing 1 Clove garlic finely minced. Skewers Skewer all vegetables. In a large dish combine garlic and Italian dressing. Let the skewered vegetables and dressing sit overnight if possible. Take out of fridge the next day. Place vegetable skewers onto grill and turn every five minutes or so. Take off grill and serve with sauces and or just by themselves.
Be sure to soak wooden skewers in water before use as they will burn.  You may substitute the white mushrooms for any mushroom of your choosing. This recipe is fantastic as an appetizer with some goat cheese and a loaf of French bread.
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V MEXICAN STREET CORN 5 Ears of corn (husks on) 2-3 Limes ½ C. Oaxaca cheese (feta can be used) Salt & Pepper to taste Olive oil
This dish can also be served at your Cinco de Mayo festivities. Serve alongside a margarita and you have the perfect fiesta.
Soak corn with husks on in water for approximately a half an hour. Take them out and place them directly on the grill. Corn will be half way cooked approximately in twenty to thirty minutes depending on how hot your grill is. Once half way cooked peel back husks and squirt with lime and continue grilling turning so all sides of the corn are caramelized. Take off grill and squirt with more lime juice and top with salt, pepper, olive oil and cheese. 20 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
WEEKENDS NEWPORT, OREGON
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Newport, Oregon home of fishing boats and the annual seafood and wine festival there are so many things to see and do in this coastal town. Newport’s population averages around 10,000 people. Yes Newport can be cold and windy most days but there is so much beauty you forget that your ears are freezing from the coastal winds.
Being only 2.5 hours from Portland Newport is a great place to get away for the weekend. You can take a longer drive and hop onto Highway 101 and see some of the most beautiful scenes that you will ever set your eyes on; from high cliffs to large boulders you are in for beauty at every curve.
YAQUINA HEAD LIGHTHOUSE
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EAT
La Maison Café- www.lamaisoncafe.com April’s at Nye beach- www.aprilsatnyebeach.com Panache- www.panachenewport.com Rogue Ales Bayfront Public House- www.rogue.com Mo’s Seafood Restaurant- www.moschowder.com Gino’s Fish Market- www.oceanbleuseafoods.com
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STAY
Inn at Yaquina Bay- www.innatyaquinabay.com Waves of Newport- www.wavesofnewport.com Agate Beach Motel- www.agatebeachmotel.com Hallmark Resort- www.hallmarkinns.com Elizabeth Street Inn- www.elizabethstreetinn.com
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Oregon Coast Aquarium- www.aquarium.org Devil’s Punch Bowl State Park- www.oregonparks.gov Oregon Undersea Garden- www.marinersquare.com Newport Cinema Center- www.catheatres.com Yaquina Bay Lighthouse- www.yaquinalights.org
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CINCO DE MAYO
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Inco de Mayo, May 5th. This year it occurs on Sunday with planned events around the States and beyond there is multiple cultures that celebrate this day.
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army over the French during the battle of Puebla. Although Cinco de Mayo is not celebrated as largely as here in the states, in Puebla there are military parades and other festivities but it is not a national holiday. In the U.S. we generally celebrate Cinco de Mayo as a cultural event celebrating Mexican heritage including food, dance, and art. There are multiple events planned around the Portland area. For more information on events visit www.cincodemayo.org
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SALSA FRESCA
4 Roma Tomatoes diced 1 Bunch Cilantro chopped ½ White Onion diced 1 Jalapeno diced* Lime Salt Pepper
Mix all ingredients together and salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least an hour. Serve with chips or on top of fresh tacos. 29 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
MIXED MUSHROOM TACOS
1 Lb. Mixed Mushrooms ½ Onion diced 1 Clove garlic minced ½ Tsp. Cumin ½ Tsp. Chili Powder Lime juice Olive oil Salt & Pepper Whole wheat or corn tortillas
Dice mushrooms. In a medium hot pan put olive oil, onion and mushrooms and sauté. Add cumin, chili powder, lime juice and salt and pepper. Cook mixture until mushroom mixture is tender. Take mixture and stuff into tortillas and top with salsa bellesliced vie Magazine visit us online at 30 La fresca and avocadoes. www.labelleviemagazine.com
GUACMOLE 2 Ripe avocadoes 1 Lime (Juice) Bunch Cilantro chopped ½ white onion diced Salt & Pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together and serve with your favorite chips.
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MARGARITA 1.5 oz. Tequila ½ oz. Triple sec Fresh lime juice Salt for rim of glass Lime wedge
Mix triple sec, tequila and lime juice and shake with ice. Rim glass with lime juice and dip into salt Pour mixture into wide rimmed glass and serve with lime wedge.
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My mother and I on graduation night 1990.
My journey into motherhood began in 1994 when my daughter was born. With her birth my life changed forever but not in the normal and or traditional way, not just the late night feedings or the crying and constant diaper changes; she was more to me than I would have ever envisioned. My mother and I had a rough journey through my teen years I will admit I was definitely not the angel or the straight A student that most mother’s would dream about. I skipped school, I had some real loser boyfriends and made some really poor choices. At this point in my life I wasn’t sure which way was up and which way was down. I moved back and forth from my mother’s house to my father’s and step mother’s house. I hated rules and at my mom’s there was a whole lot of rules, but at dad’s there was nothing, but that came at a price. The dinner table was set nightly at my father’s without a plate for me nor did I really receive the emotional closeness that I had at my mom’s but after all what teenager would want rules right? Something changed in me at the age of seventeen, as most of my things were dumped off at my mother’s house because my stepmother couldn’t handle me anymore, there she was crying with open arms. My mother, although we had our ins and outs at this point all was forgiven. I realized at this very moment that this is what being a 33 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
mother looks like. She stood there at the door as I came back home in tears and ready to change. Throughout the last two years of high school she pushed me to succeed, to be the very best version of myself. When I felt like I couldn’t she would tell me I could. When I felt low she would bring me back up. Her smile and gentle hugs kept the demons away. Successfully graduating from high school that moment I saw my mother feel proud and I felt like I could conquer the world.
Starting a new life in California.
One year almost to the day of graduating I packed up my car, married and headed to California to start a new chapter in my life. My mother stood there at Shari’s for a long while as I drove off and I could see in the rear view mirror her wiping away her tears as she became smaller in smaller in my vision. Four years later we moved back home with our new bundle of joy but of course she wouldn’t have missed this momentous occasion. She was sitting there right by my side as I screamed in agony and joy as I brought my daughter, her granddaughter into the world. 34 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
We arrived home with our baby and different, more grown up versions of ourselves. There she was accepting us back home “till we got on our feet”. Through many days of pain a disease changed everything. Fast forward to six years later and a week after the new year in 2000. My mom held me tight as I cried so hard that every part of me ached with heartbreak. She rocked me to sleep that first night. I didn’t know I could feel so much pain, but she held me, she loved me when the love of my life was gone, he passed and I was left to be a single mother, a widow at the age of 26.
My daughter and I on graduation night 2012
My mother has been by my side through everything. She has taught me to be the mother that I am today. I forgive and with open arms. I love unconditionally and remember all those times that my mother held me as my daughter goes through her ups and downs in her life. She has taught me to be a wonderful, thoughtful, caring, and the best mother I could be. Yes I know I am not perfect, nor was my mother but this is the journey. This journey is worth every tear, every pain in your heart because one day very soon your daughters will remember what you sacrificed to be the best mother. Enjoy the journey and reach out to your mother and tell her thank you today.
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
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This mother’s day treat your mom to something delicious. After all how much has she done for you? Invite her over for a sleep over and serve her breakfast in bed. Treat her like the queen she is. - Set up a nice room in your home for her with a nice smelling candle, a new towel and beautiful organic soaps and lotions - Find out what time she would like to wake up and start her day with a cup of coffee or tea and either the paper (if she reads the paper) or a magazine that you know she likes. - Let her just be for a few minutes and tell her that this day is all about her. Meanwhile put the finishing touches on your breakfast. - Prop up her pillows and serve her the breakfast that you just made with your heart and soul. - Give her at least a card letting her know how much she means to you and how you have appreciated her and all that she does. 37 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
Traditional Coffee Cake ½ C. Butter 1 C. White Sugar 2 Eggs 1 (8 oz.) Sour cream ½ Tsp. Vanilla Extract ½ Tsp. Almond Extract 2 C. All-purpose flour 1 ½ Tsp. Baking powder 1 Tsp. Baking Soda ¼ Tsp. Salt ½ C. Brown Sugar 3 Tsp. Cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350˚ Butter and flour 9 x 12 in. baking dish. Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix the creamed butter, sugar mixture with the flour. Add sour cream and mix until well incorporated. In a small bowl combine brown sugar and cinnamon and mix together. Pour half of the batter in baking dish and top with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Pour the remaining batter into baking dish. Bake at 350˚ for approximately 40 minutes or until a fork comes out clean.
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Cranberry Scone 2 C. All-purpose flour ¼ C. Brown Sugar (Packed) 1 Tblsp. Baking powder ¼ Tsp. Cinnamon ¼ Tsp. Salt ¼ C. butter chilled, diced into cubes. 1 C. Fresh cranberries 1/3 C. Sugar 1 Zest of orange grated ½ C. Chopped walnuts ¾ C. Half and half 1 Egg
Preheat oven to 375˚ In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter till small balls form. Toss cranberries with sugar and set aside. Add cranberries to flour mixture along with orange zest and walnuts. In a small bowl cream together cream and eggs. Mix all ingredients together and do not over mix. Turn dough onto floured surface and cut into wedges. Place scones on slightly greased baking sheet. Bake for twenty minutes or until golden brown.
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Fluffy pancakes 1 ½ C. All-purpose flour 3 ½ Tsp. Baking powder 1 Tsp. salt 1 tsp. Cinnamon 1 tsp. Vanilla extract 1 Tblsp. White sugar 3 Tblsp. Melted butter 1 Egg 1 ¼ C. Milk
Mix all ingredients together. Do not over mix. Melt butter onto skillet or hot pan. Pour out mixture onto a hot electric skillet or hot pan. Turn over once bubbles form on the top of the pancake. Serve with real maple syrup and fresh fruit.
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Frittata 6 Eggs Âź C. Whole Milk 2 Green Onions chopped 1-2 C. Spinach 1 Clove garlic minced 1-2 C. Feta cheese Hot sauce Salt Pepper Butter/Olive oil
Tip: Place egg mixture and spinach with garlic into greased muffin pans and bake for individual servings.
Preheat oven to 300˚ Whisk together eggs, milk, feta cheese, dash of hot sauce, green onions, and salt and pepper. In a medium pan (Must be oven proof) put a pat of butter into the pan with garlic and add the spinach until wilted. In the same pan the spinach was cooked add enough olive oil to cover the bottom (So the eggs won’t stick.) Pour egg mixture into pan with spinach and garlic and cook the bottom of the egg mixture which should only take a few minutes. Place in the oven for approximately ten minutes or until eggs are just set. Let sit for five minutes and slice and serve with toast. Delicious!
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TUNE IT UP Get your bicycle ready for great rides this spring and summer. Here are some really great tips to keep your ride in wonderful condition.
Tip #1- Clean your bike off. Scrub around the tires and clean with a nonabrasive cleaner. Mix 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts hot water.
Tip #2- Check your tires for any rocks and or road debris. Check your tire pressure and make sure that all tires are properly inflated.
Tip #3- Look around your seat and make sure that all springs are ready for your next ride.
Tip #4- Are your brakes in proper order? Touch your breaks consistently for approximately three times. Also look at the back and front to see if each break is touching the tire properly.
Tip #5- Is your chain rusty? Apply lubricant liberally so that your bike rides smoothly.
Tip #6- If your bike is fit with cables check each cable for any corrosion and or tears.
Tip #7- Are your handlebars wobbly? Make sure your handlebars are in proper order, if not take it to the local bike shop for proper alignment.
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PHOT O COURTESY OF LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
MAY DAY May Day has its early beginnings in Europe as a Pagan ritual that celebrated the beginning of summer. There are many rituals associated with May Day or May 1st. The most notable tradition is the maypole; most believe that the maypole represents the trees and the blossoming of trees during this fertile month. In the United States, although not as popular across Europe, May Day is celebrated with a maypole and the traditional ribbon dance. Also a nice note for Americans is that neighbors make nice by hanging beautiful flowers among their neighbors door knobs. Celebrate May Day by showing your neighbor and friends you value them by hanging some beautiful and fragrant flowers upon their door knob. 44 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
COMING UP ROSES Rose festival is celebrating its 100th anniversary
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Calendar of events Celebration Events
MAY
May 11 National Train Day 2013 Trains Matter 10 am to 4 pm Portland Union Station 800 NW Sixth Ave. Portland Oregon Nationaltrainday.com May 17 - 18 Rock 'n' Roll Portland Health & Fitness Expo Friday 12 pm - 6 pm Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Portland Expo Center 2060 N. Marine Drive Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 runrocknroll.competitor.com/portland May 18 Rose City Sing-Off 12:30 pm - 5 pm Imago Dai Church 1302 SE Ankeny St. Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseCitySingOff.org Baby Boomers Social Club Dance 7 pm Live Music with "Drop Dead Red" Red Lion Convention Center 1021 NE Grand 6th floor Portland Oregon Info: 503.282.5909 babyboomerssocialclub.com
May 19 Rock 'n' Roll Portland Half Marathon 8 am Naito Parkway through SE Portland Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org May 21 - 23 International Youth Silent Film Festival 7 pm - 9 pm Hollywood Theatre 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland Oregon Info: 503.493.1128 makesilentfilm.com May 24 Opening Night RoZone Fireworks Experience presented by Pacific Power 9:45 pm Tom McCall Waterfront Park Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org May 24 - May 27 Rose Festival CityFair Friday 5 pm - 11 pm Saturday - Monday 11 am - 11 pm Tom McCall Waterfront Park Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org
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JUNE
May 28 - June 30 Somewhere in Time Tuesday - Sunday 7:30 pm Select matinees on Thursday, Saturday & Sunday Gerding Theater at the Armory Portland Center Stage 128 NW Eleventh Ave. Portland Oregon Info: 503-445-3700 SAVE $5 with the promo code “ROSEFEST” pcs.org/somewhere/ May 30 - June 2 Rose Festival CityFair Thursday - Friday 3 pm - 11 pm Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 11 pm Tom McCall Waterfront Park Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org Weekend Features: RoZone Concert Series 98.7 The Bull presents CountryFest • June 1 - Lineup To Be Announced • June 2 - Little Big Town with special guest Dustin Lynch Always Featuring: • Funtastic Traveling Shows • Pavilion Stage • Great Food, Beer, Wine & Spirits May 31 - June 2 22nd Annual Canby Wine, Food & Brew Fest Friday 5 pm - 9 pm Saturday 11 am - 8 pm Sunday 11am - 5 pm Clackamas County Fair and Event Center 694 NE 4th Ave.
June 1 Rose Festival Dirt Cup 6 pm Sunset Speedway 485 S. Main St. Banks Oregon Info: 503.324.3040 sunsetspeedwaypark.com June 1 Legacy Health Starlight Run 7:00 pm Costume Contest 7:45 pm Run Start/Finish at Lincoln High School SW 16th and SW Jefferson St. Portland Oregon Info: 503.638.1305 starlightrun.com Portland General Electric/ SOLVE Starlight Parade 8:30 pm Downtown Portland Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org June 1 - 2 Sogetsu Ikebana Exhibition 10 am - 6 pm Japanese Garden Pavilion 611 SW Kingston Ave. Portland Oregon Info: 503.223.1321 japanesegarden.com 14th Annual Wilsonville Festival of Arts Saturday 10 am - 6 pm Sunday 10 am - 5 pm 29600 SW Park Place Wilsonville Oregon Info: 503.638.6933 wilsonvillearts.org
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June 2 - June 27 Rose Festival Art Show June 2 Reception/Awards Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm Public Show Tuesday - Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm Oregon Society of Artists 2185 SW Park Place Portland Oregon Info: 503.203.1359 oregonsocietyofartists.com June 5 Fred Meyer Junior Parade 1 pm NE 52nd & Sandy Blvd. Hollywood District Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org World Environment Day RoZone Rally 3 pm - 6 pm Tom McCall Waterfront Park Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org June 5 - 9 Rose Festival Fleet Week Tom McCall Waterfront Park Seawall Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org June 6 Portland Sister City Reception 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Portland City Hall First Floor Atrium 1221 SW 4th Ave. Portland Oregon Info: 503.789.5400 Rose Festival Creative Youth Awards 7 pm Hollywood Theatre 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org
June 6 - 7 Lloyd Center/Portland Rose Society 125th Annual Spring Rose Show Thursday 1 pm - 9 pm Friday 10 am - 5 pm 2201 Lloyd Center Portland Oregon info: 503.777.4311 portlandrosesociety.org June 6 - 9 Rose Festival CityFair Thursday - Friday 3 pm - 11 pm Saturday - Sunday 11 am - 11 pm Tom McCall Waterfront Park Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org Weekend Features: RoZone Concert Series June 7 Royal Rosarians Honorary Knighting Ceremony 10 am Rose Garden Amphitheatre Washington Park Portland Oregon Info: 503.685.8333 royalrosarians.org Grand Floral Fireworks 9:45 pm Tom McCall Waterfront Park Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org June 7 - 9 Rose City Showcase Friday 5 pm - 10 pm Saturday & Sunday 8 am - 9 pm Lewis & Clark College 0615 SW Palatine Hill Road Portland Oregon Info: 503.381.3215 rosecityshowcase.com Conchords Chorale - Let's Get the Party Started!!! Friday 7:30 pm Sunday 3:00 pm The Old Church 1422 SW 11th Ave. Portland Oregon Info: 503.349.5934 conchordschorale.org
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JUNE etc‌ June 7 - 30 Mock's Crest Productions presents Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss Thursday - Saturday 7:30 pm Sunday 2 pm Mago Hunt Theater University of Portland 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Portland Oregon Info: 503.943.7287 up.edu June 8 Queen's Coronation presented by Pacific Power 8:30 am Veterans Memorial Coliseum Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org Bank of the West Grand Floral Walk 9:30 am Grand Floral Parade route Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 GrandFloralWalk.org Spirit Mountain Casino Grand Floral Parade 10 am Veterans Memorial Coliseum to Downtown Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org June 8 - 9 Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race 8 am - 5 pm Tom McCall Waterfront Park Riverplace (south end) Portland Oregon Info: 503.658.0510 pksca.com Rose Festival Drags 9 am - 5 pm Woodburn Dragstrip 7730 Highway 219 NE Woodburn Oregon Info: 503.982.4461 woodburndragstrip.com
June 8 - 9 Grand Floral Float Showcase Saturday 3 pm - 10 pm Sunday 11 am - 4 pm Naito Parkway adjacent to CityFair Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org June 9 Dairy Farmers of Oregon Milk Carton Boat Race 11 am - 1:30 pm Westmoreland Park Casting Pond SE 22nd Ave. & SE Rex St. Portland Oregon Info: 503.229.5033 dairyfarmersor.com Portland's Best Rose 10 am - 2 pm Washington Park Rose Garden & Amphitheater Portland Oregon Info: 503.777.4311 portlandrosesociety.org June 12 Oregon Ethics in Business Awards Banquet 6 pm - 8 pm The Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave. Portland Oregon Info: 503.228.1542 oregonethicsinbusiness.org June 14 - 16 Rose Cup Races 8 am - 6 pm daily Portland International Raceway West Delta Park, I-5 exit 306b Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org June 27 Peninsula Park Centennial Celebration 11 am - 11 pm Peninsula Park 700 N Rosa Parks Way Portland Oregon Info: 503.823.3620 portlandparks.org June 28 - 30 Good in the Hood Music & Food Festival Info: 503.282.1288 goodintheneighborhood.org
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MORE EVENTS Rockaway Beach Pirate Festival Friday 2 pm - 10 pm Saturday 10 am - 10 pm Sunday 10 am - 2 pm Ocean's Edge Wayside 103 1st St. Rockaway Beach Oregon Info: 503.355.8108 rockawaybeach.net June 29 Oregon Truck Driving Championships Oregon Trucking Assoc., Inc. Safety Management Council 7 am – 4 pm 6447 N. Cutter Cir. Portland Oregon Info: 503.513.005 ORTrucking.org/events.html June 29 - 30 Recycled Arts Festival Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Sunday 10 am - 4 pm Esther Short Park, 8th & Columbia Vancouver Washington Info: 360.397.2121 ext. 4939 recycledartsfestival.org August 9 Portland Rose Festival Foundation Golf Tournament Stone Creek Golf Club 14603 S Stoneridge Dr. Oregon City Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org October 11 Portland Rose Festival Foundation Dinner & Auction 6 pm Montgomery Park 2701 NW Vaughn Portland Oregon Info: 503.227.2681 RoseFestival.org
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1 C. White sugar 1 C. Water 2 C. Fresh organic (Pesticide free) rose petals 1 Tblsp. Lemon juice
Put white sugar and water into a pot on medicum heat and stir until sugar is no longer visible. Add rose petals and continue to simmer. Add lemon juice and remove from heat. After 30 minutes strain through a fine mesh strainer removing all solids. Store in refriegerator.
1-2 Tsp. Rose syrup 3-6 Ounces Prosecco/Champagne
Pour rose syrup into the bottom of a champagne flute top off with Prosecco and or champagne.
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ROSE WATER
3 C. Fresh rose petals (Use pesticide free rose petals) 4 C. Mineral water
Place water in a large pot and pour in fresh rose petals. Put a lid on it and simmer for approximately twenty to thirty minutes or until water has reduced to half. Take off heat and let cool. Strain and pour into sterilized bottle and refrigerate.
Rose Water Mask (All Natural) ½ C. Raw almond butter 3 Tblsp. Honey 1 Tblsp. Rose water Mix all ingredients into a blender. Place mixture onto clean face. Let sit on face for 5-8 minutes. Rinse. Follow up with rose water on a cotton ball and use your favorite facial cream. 53 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
SPRUCE IT UP
Get ready for strawberry shortcakes and fresh veggie flatbreads with these bright colored canisters. Change the ingredients of these cute canisters with a swipe of a sponge. Available at www.target.com and or all Target速 stores.
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INDUSTRIAL CHIC
Industrial Chic made simple. Wood block with casters for rolling ease. Available at www.target.com and or Target 速stores nationwide.
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Flower POWER
Flower print boots and watering can bring beauty to any corner of your garden. Available at www.target.com and or Target速 stores nationwide.
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Light up the night
Candles anyone? These blown glass hurricanes will set the mood indoors or out. Set a candle and light up your next garden party. Available at www.target.com and or Target速stores nationwide.
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On the VINE
How can a room get any brighter? This ceramic based lamp in a great bright color can only enhance any room with a vine motif in vibrant colors. It will cheer up any room. Available at www.target.com and or Target速 stores nationwide.
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Let the Sunshine in
Bring the sunshine in to any room with this sunburst wood mirror. Natural materials bring the outdoors in. Available at www.target.com and or Target速 stores nationwide.
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HOPE- What is hope? What does it mean to have hope? Hope is a very vague feeling or thought. Do you have hope? What does it look like to you? Discover how hope can change your world, your thoughts and why it truly matters in your everyday life.
According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary HOPE is defined as: to desire with expectation of obtainment and or: To cherish a desire with anticipation. So what does it mean to desire an expectation? Let’s break it down. A desire is something that you want and or cannot live without. What does it mean to cherish something? The word cherish brings us memories of love, a love that you hold closely to your heart. So is hope related to love? Do you have to love to have hope in something or someone? I believe HOPE has everything to do with love. Without love why else would you have hope? If you love something or someone you definitely have hope in your heart for that goal, object, and or person, right?
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Hope brings us closer to our goals, our DREAMS.
So why have hope? According to hope researcher psychologist Dr. Barbara Fredrickson,� hope literally opens us up and removes the blinders of fear and despair and allows us to see the big picture.� Without hope we all would be stuck in our heads, in insurmountable fear. Hope brings us closer to our goals, our dreams.
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Although hope is different from positive thinking, hope will bring you closer to a space where positive thoughts are possible. Have you ever been in a space where you feel it just isn’t possible to move on or get out of and then you change your thought pattern and suddenly it doesn’t seem so big? This is all part of the “hope” process. Hope is a close relative to faith. When you have hope, this is believing in something rather it is seen or unable to be seen.
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Is it possible to have hope in every situation? The simple answer is YES! I know that might seem difficult to believe but it also has to do with your own power, your own thought process. We all go through adversities in life but it’s how we handle these adversities that changes the outcome of our lives. Did you know that hopeful people are happier, more productive people? If you want more happiness in your life bring hope into it. Do you need more productivity at the office or at home? Try having hope.
If you want more happiness bring hope into your life
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So does love really have anything to do with hope? Yes, love truly does. In order for our hearts to fully fall in love we have to have hope. Our hearts and or our brains operate from a safe place and we tend to want to protect ourselves from pain. If we have been hurt in the past we tend to stay away from that source. But when it comes to affairs of the heart we continue to delve into it. This all has to do with the idea of hope, the hope that the person will not cause us pain again, or that they will be the one, the hope that they will love us unconditionally. These are hopes that we count on when we fall in love.
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Love yourself enough to have hope
So where do you find hope? Seriously! Yes seriously. I know it might seem so easy to find hope, but trust me I have heard a lot of excuses of why people have lost hope. So let’s discuss on how you can find hope. When was the last time you walked outside and really listened to the birds? Did you check out the flowers in your neighbor’s yard? Bend over and smell those roses. How about the musician performing on the corner? These are all reasons to hope for your future, for your life. Why not have hope. Flowers continue to bloom, birds will continue to sing and songs will continue to be written. Have hope and move forward with your life. Love your life and love yourself enough to have hope. 67 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
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Photo courtesy of Po’Shines
Po’Shines sitting on the corner in North Portland looks just like any other restaurant but looks can be deceiving. A starting point for many careers Po’Shines is a charity based kitchen that serves up a delicious dish with a side order of love for those in need. Based on empowering youth through their love of food Po’Shines explains how soul food changes lives.
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What does it mean to empower others? To us, empowering others is helping them realize and use the giftings and talents that are already inside of them. The people we work with and the people we serve in the community are all amazing individuals – it's just that sometimes that need help and support to understand who they are and what they are capable of.
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Po’shines-how did you come up with the name and what does it mean to the organization? Po'Shines is the nickname of Cecil Wooden, who was a deacon at our church that donated funds to help make Po'Shines become possible. In his younger years he was a shoe-shiner outside the capitol building in Sacramento. The local politicians in the area gave him the nickname. To us Po'Shines reminds us not only of the family roots and support we have, but it also serves a term for “amazing service and care.” We want everyone to be “Po'Shined” when they visit us. “Teach me to fish” how did this program get started and what is it about? Teach Me to Fish is a job and life skills program established by Celebration Tabernacle. It comes from the proverb that if you give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day – but if you teach a man to fish, he will eat for a lifetime. The organization started to shift the tradition church “handout” practices to a more active and empowering action. “Teach Me to Fish” pairs with various businesses to teach participants job skills as well as life skills.
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Why the focus on food? Food brings people together – and a good meal can change a person's day. Chef Bradley often reminds us that everyone's gotta eat – and it's because of this that we can bring people together and really create a sense of community. Being able to prepare food is obviously a necessary life skill, but it also allows for discipline and creativity. Empowering the youth through work is a challenge I am sure. Do you feel that kids today are any different than from generations back and how has that affected training? Our work with the youth is extremely rewarding – and yes, quite challenging. Kids are a lot less disciplined and a lot less supported today. Also, there are a lot more distractions – and “short-cuts.” Getting kids to appreciate and understand the importance of having a work ethic seems to be the hardest part.
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Where do you see the organization heading down the road? We would like to franchise Po'Shines and spread the program as far as we can. We have already looked at several locations in the area, as well as a possible location in South St. Louis. Are you looking for donations/volunteers? We are happy to accept both donations and volunteers. Financial donations and/or equipment donations would be amazing. Volunteers in the areas of food service training (chefs, servers, bakers, etc.) would be very helpful. What help does Po’Shines need at this time? Prayers are always welcomed! We are looking to update our kitchen and our storefront. It's been by the grace of God that our equipment has taken us this far. Any events and or fundraisers coming up that we can help promote? Sunday, May 19th we will be open for the Kenton Street Fair from 10-6. Our annual Feed will be taking placeat August 17th. La belle vie Magazine visit us online 73 Crawfish www.labelleviemagazine.com
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EMPOWERING OUR YOUTH
There are over 20, 000 homeless youth in the state of Oregon. Poverty is a contributing factor to homelessness overall, but with children who are homeless abuse and mental illnesses are contributing factors. New Avenues for Youth based in Portland, Oregon discusses with La belle vie the issue that faces our youth and how we as a community can help this growing problem.
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How did New Avenues get their start? In 1997 New Avenues was created by local business leaders and youth advocates who wanted an effective, outcome based homeless youth agency with measurable goals and outcomes. Opening initially with one case manager and a dropin center for basic needs, programs have grown to serve the needs of nearly 1,000 homeless and at-risk youth per year. Your current goals are to empower youth and to have youth exit the streets. What programs accomplish these goals? Our programs work together on a continuum to empower youth to gain crucial skills, find a stable living environment and eventually become a self-sufficient adult. 77 La belle vie Magazine visit us online at www.labelleviemagazine.com
We first reach out and engage with youth who are living on the streets through our drop-in center, where youth can get basic needs met with meals, clothing, laundry, and showers while interacting with supportive staff. Once youth are engaged in the organization, we pair them with a dedicated case manager who helps youth develop a plan to exit street life and connects them with additional resources and our more advanced programs, which include our accredited Alternative High School that helps youth pursue their GED and post-secondary education, our PAVE job training program that prepares youth for career-track employment and connects them with jobs and internships (at numerous local businesses in addition to our own youthoperated Ben & Jerry’s PartnerShops), and our Artist Mentorship Program that facilitates learning and healing through youth’s creative channels.
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Lastly, we operate numerous housing programs that provide youth with the stability necessary to make a permanent transition into independent living, including a 26-bed dorm-style transitional housing facility and rent subsidies that we provide to youth who are building their savings while transitioning into independence. This continuum of services has proven to be very effective, with 92% of the youth exiting our transitional housing into their own stable housing during the last fiscal year.
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What do you feel is the most contributing factor to youth homelessness and how can a community rally around to help with this issue? The youth we serve experience different dimensions of homelessness so their respective causes are not necessarily homogenous, though we have identified some themes over time. If one thing is certain, it’s that the youth we serve didn’t choose to be homeless. Youth who come from families struggling with intergenerational poverty often end up in precarious housing situations that lead to them landing on and off the streets.
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Many youth emerge from systems of care, including foster care, without the proper supports to pursue healthy, independent lives, which often leads to them landing on the street as well. As for some of the more streetentrenched youth we serve—youth who have been homeless for years—they have often suffered from much higher levels of abuse and neglect. There is also a disturbing trend of youth ending up on the streets because their families have rejected their gender or sexual identity.
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Our community can help with these issues by becoming more educated on the true roots of these youth’s situations and empathizing with their struggles, rather than blaming or demonizing them. Our continuum of outcome-based services wouldn’t be what they are without the support of our community, so the best thing that our community members can do if they want to help is to directly support the programs that help these youth get off the streets. What inspires New Avenues for Youth to continue their work? Seeing the resilience and potential of the youth we serve is what keeps us going. They’ve been dealt every bad card in the deck and yet they haven’t given up—they’re coming to New Avenues for support in turning their lives around, and we want to provide that support.
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EMPOWER
Engage, Educate and Empower these are the three programs that New Avenues for Youth focuses on can you give a brief description on each? Engage, Educate, and Empower are more like categories of support we offer, rather than specific programs. We engage with youth by providing basic services (meals, showers, etc.) in our drop-in center, providing case management, housing youth in our transitional housing program, and offering arts mentorship. We educate youth through our fully accredited alternative high school, where our educators prepare students for their GED and provide tutoring, computer training, college preparation, and financial aid assistance. We empower youth to become selfsufficient through our career-focused job training program and through employment in our social purpose enterprises, including two Ben & Jerry’s PartnerShops that we own and operate in downtown Portland.
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How can others become involved with New Avenues for Youth? Volunteers make our work possible! We are always looking for new volunteers, both individuals and groups, to help cook and serve meals for the youth, provide tutoring in our education program, offer professional mentorship in our job training program, and so much more. There are endless opportunities to help support our mission, so in addition to volunteering, we also seek community business partners who are interested in providing internships, guided tours, sponsorships, or whatever else they can bring to the table.
Are you currently looking for other avenues for businesses as far as employment opportunities for the youth? Always! While we’ve had great success in providing employment opportunities to youth through the social purpose enterprises we run and the local businesses who partner with us, the greatest need that the youth communicate to us is employment. So if there are businesses in the community who are interested in helping to foster a new generation of employees who want to become contributing members of society, we would love to hear from them.
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The Music and arts program I would imagine is a very integral part of your curriculum. Is there community involvement in this program as well? Absolutely. A number of local artists and musicians provide mentorship to youth through the program, and we’ve also had great support from local businesses who provide us with materials, such as guitar strings or paint supplies.
What is in the future for New Avenues for Youth? While maintaining our effective continuum of services that help youth exit street life, New Avenues is now also preparing to expand our work when it comes to preventing youth homelessness in the first place. We’re partnering with incredible community partners, like Portland State University, to bolster advocacy for foster care reform and start providing resources for youth before they land on the streets.
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Do you have any events coming up? Our next big event is Avenues of Art, an exciting art show benefiting our Artist Mentorship Program, in which we auction custom pieces by 100 local artists, as well as youth who have produced collaborative artwork with some of those artists. This year, Avenues of Art will be taking place on June 8 at Union/Pine. It’s going to be an incredible sight to see! For more information about New Avenues for Youth visit
www.newavenues.org
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Many Thanks LINDAS TAX SERVICE SOCIAL ABUNDANCE MARKETING HANNA LANDIS DESIGNS LOVE LAUGH DRINK WINE PO’SHINES CAFÉ DE LA SOUL NEW AVENUES FOR YOUTH CHILDRENS CANCER ASSOCIATION PORTLAND REAL ESTATE AGENT, CAMILLE COLBY THE SIGNAL GRILL
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