06.20.12
Ever heard of Soup Cycle? Soup Cycle is a local organic soup delivery service by bike! A bonus (besides transporting organic foods by bike)- their soups are absolutely delicious! Better yet- they are delivered straight to your door! Now that’s a deal- Soup Cycle Anyone?
05.07.12
The sunshine is out in Portland and the weather is looking good this week. A good reason to get outdoors and soak it up! Get out and support your local community by visiting one of Portland’s Farmers Markets. Now is the time to pick up some vegetables or starts for the garden. Check out your local Farmers Market and enjoy!
NAIOP Developing Leaders Education and Networking Event- May 03, 2012, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM, Loyalty Building, 317 SW Alder St.
NAIOP’s Developing Leaders group presents a fun and interesting after-work event with food, refreshments, and a panel discussion of the trend toward transformation of historic properties to meet demand for “creative” office space. $15.00 Not a NAIOP Member.
03.22.12
Hey Portland! It’s always a great day when you get a break from the rain- wouldn’t you agree (even if only for a few hours)? Also a good reminder that it’s officially Spring and time to start thinking about new goals. So I challenge you Portlanders- what’s next for you? How will you achieve those goals you’ve been after? What are places you’ve never been? How many times did you get out to the Coast or enjoy the mountain rivers last year?
Now is a great time to think about your next adventures and plan accordingly. Some thoughts? Try going out to the John Day River and enjoy some good old bass fishing. Or how about floating down the Clackamas River with some friends? Some small ideas to get the wheels turning.
Next on the list, go to the Scenic Gorge and spend a night or two in Hood River. It’s easy to sit back and watch the kite boarders go by while sitting down at the Events Site and enjoying a Gorge Burger at the SANDBARcafe. Feeling even more adventurous? How’s about giving it a go yourself? Take lessons and get out on the water by trying out windsurfing or kayaking. Pick fresh pears, apples and berries at the local farms. On the way back- drive Highway 35 and enjoy the lush beauty of Mt Hood’s National Forest.
Get those wheels turning Portland and get ready for Summer Fun! One of the best opportunities to fully discover what Oregon’s about! Dry Desert, Green Forests, Famers Markets, Mountian Rivers, Coastlines and just about every outdoor adventure you could possibly dream up in 2 hour car trip! Cheers!
03.08.12
We are excited to announce that the CSA Delivery program is back for 2012! In order to best inform you about the benefits of joining a CSA, Linda from Winter Green Farm will be holding a Q&A session in the lobby on Thursday, March 15th from 5PM – 6PM, then conducting a more in-depth presentation in the Sapphire Room from 6PM – 7PM.
Winter Green Farm is an Oregon based, family operated farm that delivers local, organically grown fruit, vegetables and herbs straight to Indigo either weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your share order. Each delivery is chalked full of delicious and nutritious food that can easily be shared with neighbors. It’s a great way to save time at the grocery, while supporting local farmers.
Do you have a great picture of the building or from the building? Send it to us at [email protected] and the winning picture will be showcased in the lobby! Competition runs now through Labor Day.
Susan Szenasy, the Editor in Chief of Metropolis magazine will be a special guest of Indigo@12|West on June 21st and 22nd. Since 1986 she has led METROPOLIS, the award-winning New York City-based magazine of architecture, culture, and design through years of landmark design journalism, achieving domestic and international recognition. She is internationally recognized as an authority on sustainability and design. In 2001, she made a personal commitment to reduce her ecological footprint, by moving to a small, 400+ square foot loft space in New York’s East Village – embracing the concept of 20-minute living, as well.
Here in Portland, at the invitation of Gerding Edlen to explore issues of sustainability and meet with leaders in the green building industry, higher education and culture, the featured event on Tuesday, June 21st will be a public discussion at the Gerding Theater at the Amory, from 12-1:30 PM. Moderated by Szenasy – the theme is “Reinforcing A Sustainable Community,” and will explore such issues as the realities of achieving net zero, sustainability and social justice at the grassroots level, and the capacity of community to affect a shared and collaborative approach to the environmental urbanist movement. Indigo’s very own, Mark Henry will be one of the panelists, sharing his views and experiences with living and working a sustainable lifestyle.
For more information – you can go to:
http://bit.ly/iQzMI0http://www.gerdingedlen.com/szenasy.php
While this event is free and open to the public, there is an opportunity for you, as an Indigo resident, to request a reserved seat through Elisabeth Rice at [email protected] This offer is available to the first 10 residents.
While in town, Susan will also be introduced to members of the local media during a breakfast in the Sapphire Room; will meet with project leaders and architects involved in the Oregon Sustainability Center, will host a screening of a film she was involved with called, Brilliant Simplicity at the University of Oregon, White Stag building and quite possibly be able to have a conversation with Mayor Adams.
We are very pleased to host Susan, a very special guest, indeed. If you see her, say hello and welcome her to Portland and to Indigo.
Check out the sustainable vision of Gerding Edlen Development as told through the refreshing OPB series, Green Science Oregon.
This episode focuses on the modern era of environmentally friendly green building: showcasing The Gerding Armory Theater and our very own Indigo @ twelve|west building. You can watch it HERE!
Photo Courtesy of B-Line Delivery.
B-Line is featured on Groupon today! The G-team is supporting their B-shares program to deliver healthy food to people in need! Learn more at b-shares and join us in supporting their Groupon campaign today through Thursday! Sign on as a G-team supporter and be registered to win a $100 gift card to Whole Foods Market on April 21. Sign on here.
Hey Portland! Have you checked out SoupCycle? SoupCycle is a local company dedicated to supporting local farmers and providing quality soups delivered by bike. Currently, SoupCycle delivers to Indigo every Wednesday. Learn more about Soup Cycle and explore the various flavors.