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August 2009 FEATURES The Southwest Portland Post • 5 Multnomah Days Festival includes parade, music, and vendors galore By Polina Olsen The Southwest Portland Post Welcome to the 2009 Multnomah Days Festival, where the street fair is bright, the parade is unbeatable, and everyone enjoys a grand day out. This year’s celebration runs Saturday, Aug 15 from 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sponsored by the Multnomah Village Business Association in partnership with Southwest Neighborhoods, Inc., 100 vendor booths, a food court, and friendly police horses are only some of the attractions planned. Events kick off with Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. at the Key Bank parking lot (3515 SW Troy St.). Dogs lead this year’s parade and are rewarded with a $5 shampoo at the Lucky Labrador Public House, a benefit for the DoveLewis blood bank. “The Southwest Community Center has donated a bouncy house for the kid’s zone at the Multnomah Cen- ter’s basketball Court,” said festival volunteer Gail Anderson. The zone also features police horses and drug sniffing dogs. The Multnomah Arts Center’s arts & crafts sale will cover the center’s front lawn, and everyone can stop by and help paint the new 175-foot mural. “The main entertainment station will be at the intersection of Southwest Capi- tol Highway and 35 th Avenue outside Pagenwood,” Anderson said. “After the parade, we’ll have chairs and a food court. There’s plenty of space to sit and have lunch.” Jill Crecraft of Sip D’Vine, led the entertainment committee. “The Steve Bradley band with Scott Cronin, the best surf music in Portland, plays 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the main stage,” she said. Street performers, musicians, and dancers will also contribute. Starting at 4:30 p.m, the venue shifts to the Key Bank parking lot. Thad Beckman plays guitar blues and sings until 6 p.m. Then, blues artists Paris Slim and the Parisites with Frank Goldwasser takes over until 10 p.m. To join the dog parade, bring your pooch to Handy Andy’s at SW Capitol Highway and SW Garden Home road by 9:30 a.m. The parade starts at 9:45 a.m. To volunteer contact Tye Steinbach at 503-245-3936 or toys@easystreet.net. Vendors should contact Luke Huffstutter at 971-219-4044 or lukehuf@gmail.com. Join the parade by contacting Joan Steinbach at 503-245-3936 or multnomahparade@gmail.com. Get in touch with your inner artist and help cre- ate a fantastic 175-foot mural project in the lobby of the Multnomah Arts Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you can make a dot with a q-tip, you can help complete the mural – that’s all it takes! Contact Aimee Erickson or Mike Walsh for more info 503-823-2787. Be sure to check www.multnomahvillage. org for updated Multnomah Days Festival schedules and other information. This year's Multnomah Days Festival will of course include the street fair along Capitol Highway, all day on Saturday August 15. (Post file photo by Don Snedecor) It's JULES’ 7th Annual Multnomah Days SALE Come Celebrate with a Glass of Champagne! Katelyn’s Closet Consignment, Buy, Sell, Trade Carrie Sadorus, Julie Fillinger The friendliest consignment shop in town. Offering friendly service and stylish clothing and accessories for women, children and the mom-to-be. 7858 SW Capitol Hwy In the heart of Multnomah Village (503) 892-2779 • www.julesofmorocco.com Open 7 days a week. Stock changes daily. Come join us for Fall Back to School shopping. 7429-A SW Capitol Hwy (503) 293-4333 Back row: Pat Connell, Ross Mang, Jeff Parker Front row: Rachel Quigley, Angie Anderson, Suzie Barendrick, Stacy Hawkins-Parker Not pictured: Chris Malcolm, Wynn Parker, Betsy Shand Peggy Seaman, owner Parker Realty, Inc. Your neighborhood Realtor since 1980. Full-time service whether buying or selling. Dogs & kids always welcome . Peggy SundayS Wonderful assortment of fine linens, gourmet cookware & delights for the home, and gifts. 7830 SW 35th Ave 503-977-1888 www.ParkerRealtyPdx.com 7880 SW Capitol Hwy 503-246-8263 The Village Hut Neighborhood Grill Rose Etta Menger, Tye Steinbach, and Leah DeForrest Michele Cassinelli J Harris and AJ The grateful staff thanks everyone for supporting Thinker Toys as part of the Multnomah Village community since 1994. 7874 SW Capitol Hwy (503) 245-3936 We are here for all your bead- ing needs. Come visit our friendly staff. Classes too! Open Monday - Saturday, 10-6 and Sunday 12-4 7807 SW Capitol Hwy 503-244-1821 Have you stopped in yet? Some of the healthiest food in Southwest Portland. Micro brews on tap. Growing wine selection. Kids and dog friendly. 7647 SW Capitol Hwy 503-768-3975
