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8 • The Southwest Portland Post BUSINESS / CALENDAR THE COUNTRY STORE June 2015 at Gabriel Park, 6820 SW 45th Ave., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. COMMUNITY LIFE 5 By KC Cowan and Don Snedecor The Southwest Portland Post By Erik Vidstrand The Southwest Portland Post Two new businesses have recently opened in Multnomah Village. Right across the street from each other on Southwest 35th Avenue (near Capitol Highway) are Sarah J. Handmade and Vape + Co. 2 David Wang, owner of Vape + Co., displays many types of e-juices for vaporizers and electronic cigarettes. (Post photo by Erik Vidstrand) Vape + Co. Sarah Instenes, owner of Sarah J. Handmade, recently opened a boutique in Multnomah Village. (Photo courtesy of Sarah Instenes) Sarah J. Handmade Sarah J. Handmade, a small clothing and jewelry boutique, opened on the first Friday in May. Many may recognize Sarah Instenes from her many years at Paloma Clothing as their accessory buyer and model, or by her handmade jewelry line Sarah J. “My life-long dream of opening my own boutique and workshop has finally become reality!” Instenes said, beaming. Home to many businesses over the years including a pizza shop, craft store, and a hemp manufacturing business, Instenes hopes to attract customers. visiting the new French Quarter or waiting for a table at Marco’s Cafe. The shop displays many trendy trinkets such as handmade perfume, body products, soaps, pottery, and jewelry sourced from local artists. Located at 7824 SW 35th Ave., Sarah J Handmade is open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday - Tuesday. For more information, visit her website www.sarahjjewelry.com. Featuring electronic cigarettes and pipes, flavored liquid nicotine (e-juices), and cannabis vaporizers, Vape + Co. opened in early spring. Just a stone’s throw from the Ship Tavern, the vape shop is tastefully decorated in a minimalist look featuring an array of products. Owner David Wang and his wife Kelly wanted to set up a shop in the Village with the purpose of drawing a clientele interested in offering an alternative to traditional smoking. David used to smoke, albeit not that much, but liked the electronic version much better. “I had a few respiratory problems when I smoked,” Wang said, “but now my fingers, breath, and clothes don’t smell anymore.” According to both a brochure the business has and the Oregon Health Authority, electronic cigarettes are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Agency and the jury is still out as to whether there is significant harm or not. The vape shop location has recently housed a photography studio, educational testing center, and pie shop. Wang hopes to remain in the village as long as possible. “The community has been welcoming and I plan on checking out the Multnomah Village Business Association,” Wang said. Vape + Co. is open most days from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can also be found at www.vapeandcopdx.com. GOODNESS. 49 PERFECT FOR FATHER’S DAY! Plus get 4 more Burgers 99 A healthy home is a happy home: Join the Multnomah County Health Department in an introductory class on the fundamentals of a healthy home. Sunday, June 7 at 3 p.m. at the Hillsdale Library, 1525 SW Sunset Blvd. Learn the “Seven Principles of a Healthy Home” (Continued on Page 7) Give a pint: The need for blood donations becomes vital during the summer months, so the American Red Cross has created World Blood Donor Day on June 14. All blood types needed, but especially O- negative, A-negative and B-negative. 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