http://www.goodnewspdx.com A look at the positive side of Portland Fri, 18 Feb 2011 21:02:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just had an amazing interview with Noelle Sosaya from Whole Foods Markets.  She spent a month working with the Whole Planet Foundation in Guatemala.  The foundation offers micro loans ($200 USD average) to people in developing nations who need help starting a business, etc. Incredible how such a relatively small amount ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2011/02/18/whole-foods-making-a-micro-major-difference/ Great news for Wilsonville (and the entire green/sustainable contingent in PDX).  SoloPower has confirmed it will stay in Wilsonville for ten years.  For details on the agreement, check out the write up in The O. http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2011/02/17/solar-firm-stays-put/ Hi Everyone . . . sorry for the sparse posting.  We've been working through technical issues. Should be back to full strength now.  And, as always, tune in to the Good News Update Mondays at 6:50 and 8:50 on KXL. http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2011/02/17/apologies-3/ Portland-based Cami Curtis Performing Arts Center is expanding north.  The studio offering classes in dance, music and theatre has opened a location in the Vancouver/Camas area. The brainchild of veteran performer, Cami Curtis, CCPAC opened in PDX a few years ago with the structure of a traditional New York dance studio ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2011/01/04/pdx-performers-expand-jobs-to-the-couv/ The Portland Center for the Performing Arts is looking at a HEALTHY holiday season this year.  Ticket sales are strong for all of their shows this season.  Reps with the group say that, as the economy has struggled, more families have focused on creating memories during the holidays as opposed ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/11/29/stock-your-stuffing-with-memories/ On KXL this morning, we told you about the Stand Down in Portland this week.  It's an event, targeted at offering as many services in one place as possible, for Portland's homeless veterans. Everything from job and educational resources, to free clothes and haircuts.  It's Tuesday and Wednesday at The Coliseum. ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/11/15/help-for-our-vets/ When I say "Musical Theatre" ... what comes to mind? Cheery chorus lines, dancing and singing with shining smiles and peppy choreography?  Light hearted love stories and catchy songs? That's the common conception.  But Musical Theatre can be much deeper, more complex, and delve into more dramatic story lines.  And if you ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/11/07/violet-a-theatre-experience-like-none-other/ Great story today about the Hyundai Hope on Wheels program.  They're donating $100K to Doernbecher Children's Hospital for cancer research.  In total, the program is donating several million dollars across the country this year.  For details on donations check out their site. http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/09/26/hyundai-comes-up-big/ It's an exciting week for Staff Sgt Christian Bagge.  After losing his legs overseas, a swarm of volunteers are breaking ground on a brand new home for him.  It will be specially adapted to fit his needs including custom cabinets, doors and even light switches.   For more on how you can help Homes ... http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/08/23/homes-for-our-troops/ For more info on this morning's story about the Platt Golf Challenge (which has raised MILLIONS of dollars for CF over the years ... and hopes to raise$150K this year alone), check them out here. http://www.goodnewspdx.com/2010/08/16/platt-golf-challenge/