04.22.10
Photo Courtesy of Tom Carroll.
Celebrate Earth Day 2010 by doing something good for the environment! Walk to work, take Trimet, bike to the store-bring your reusable grocery bags, drink water out of a glass (rather than a plastic container), pick-up litter around your neighborhood, pull weeds in the garden, plant vegetables, plant flowers, start a garden, shop at the farmers market, buy organic products, think about sustainable alternatives for your home, recycle, and be part of your community!
Photo Courtesy of the Portland Farmers Market
Getting out on Saturday to visit the Portland Farmer’s Market at PSU (one of many locations) has always been a favorite of mine. For starters, the Portland State University Park blocks are stunning and add a charm to the Downtown City of Portland. Combining this already beautiful landscape with the Portland Farmer’s Market is simply wonderful. The market, which offers local produce and food products, provides for a fine activity that can continue to boost your soul/body throughout the week-due to all the delicious and organic eats!
Beyond being a tremendously enjoyable activity, attending and purchasing local products boosts the economy and provides support for your fellow community members. Enjoy local produce, eat healthy, support the local economy, encourage awareness, become part of your community, think sustainability, and live a conscience life.
Some words of wisdom provided by Portland Farmers Market: “From farm-fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, seafood and other artisan goods, our markets are bursting with local offerings from more than 200 vendors at the height of the season. Whether you are wondering who carries spring asparagus, fresh salmon, heirloom tomatoes or homemade berry jam, use the product search function to find which vendors have what you are looking for”.
The Saturday Market is located at Portland State University in the South Park Blocks (between SW Hall & SW Montgomery), held March 20 through December 18 from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (March thru October) and 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (November & December).
02.04.10
American Heart Association
Tomorrow, Friday, February 5, 2010 is National Wear Red Day! Inspire friends, family and coworkers to wear red and speak up about heart disease-our No. 1 killer-on National Wear Red Day. Show your support-it’s easy.
Photo courtesy of Whole Foods Market in Portland’s Pearl District.
Why not contribute a small donation while out shopping? All Whole Foods Markets, a leader in natural and organic foods, are accepting donations for the Haitian Earthquake Relief Drive to help those victims of the recent and devastating earthquake. Through January 31st, shoppers can conveniently make a donation of $1, $2, $5, $10, or any designated amount to help several relief organizations while checking out at the register. Find out more! I donated today while grabbing some of their most delicious salad bar! Good food along with the good feeling of giving.
Take a look at the story of a local Oregonian couple effected by the recent earthquake.