The Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals (OFOSA) first annual benefit auction was an excellent event. Calling the live and silent auction Paws for a Cause, the organization supporting shelter animals and assisting in adoptions definitely raised some money.
The auction was held at Estate Sales Unlimited in Hillsboro.
We walked in the building and registered for a bidder number. We then had about two hours to look at and bid on the silent auction items. There were a number of fantastic items donated, some by businesses and some by individuals. About two hours in, the live auction began. I believe everything in the live auction sold, and most, if not all, silent auction items sold.
The auction was fun, and there were free glasses of wine from a variety of wineries, and free pieces of cheesecake from Whole Foods. There was also an auction house snack bar with the token hot dogs and popcorn.
I bid on a number of silent and live auction items, but only won a few. As you may have noticed, it is much easier to loosen your purse strings when you know the money is going to a wonderful cause.
In the silent auction, I won a wine tasting and tour at Archery Summit Winery, a Dooney & Burke purse, tickets to Grey Gardens at Portland Center Stage, and a small cat condo for my cats.
In the live auction, I only won one item. I won a three night stay at a home in Lincoln City.
I do hope this great benefit becomes a recurring annual event, and I think it will.
Pros: auction supports a great organization, auctions are fun, items in all price ranges
Cons: auction house is in Hillsboro, you're likely to spend a lot for a good cause
Bottom line? Make sure you go next year!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Horse Brass Pub
The Horse Brass Pub is a great hole in the wall on SE 45th & Belmont. With darts, rustic tables, and great food and drink, the Horse Brass is almost perfect.
Without fail, the food at Horse Brass is scrumptious, and the drinks (whether beer or a mixed drink)are delicious. This great British themed pub was once a smoke filled cave, but with the law in Oregon that prevents smoking inside, it's become a more pleasant locale.
The only issue you may face at Horse Brass is poor or slow service. I've been there many times, and I've never had to ask fewer than twice for a bill, and I've never waited less than ten minutes for a server to acknowledge my existence. If you're patient, it's a wonderful place to pass an hour.
Pros: good beer, good food, darts, fun atmosphere
Cons: parking can be tough, service can be lousy
Bottom line? When you aren't in a hurry, try it out.
Without fail, the food at Horse Brass is scrumptious, and the drinks (whether beer or a mixed drink)are delicious. This great British themed pub was once a smoke filled cave, but with the law in Oregon that prevents smoking inside, it's become a more pleasant locale.
The only issue you may face at Horse Brass is poor or slow service. I've been there many times, and I've never had to ask fewer than twice for a bill, and I've never waited less than ten minutes for a server to acknowledge my existence. If you're patient, it's a wonderful place to pass an hour.
Pros: good beer, good food, darts, fun atmosphere
Cons: parking can be tough, service can be lousy
Bottom line? When you aren't in a hurry, try it out.
Friday, March 13, 2009
The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest at Portland Center Stage is a show you must treat yourself to.
The Importance of Being Earnest was written by the late Oscar Wilde, and first premiered in 1895.
The play is a comedic examination of high society in Victorian England, though the comedy is still relevant and hilarious today. The actors truly embody their characters, and the show is a lot of fun.
With two intermissions, you will have plenty of time to have a cocktail or glass of wine at the Armory Cafe. Portland Center Stage has a special Gwendolyn cocktail you can enjoy if you like to be adventurous with your libations.
Pros: hilarious show, great acting, classic play
Cons: parking can be tough, PCS seats can be a bit uncomfortable after 3 hours
Bottom line? See the show!
The Importance of Being Earnest was written by the late Oscar Wilde, and first premiered in 1895.
The play is a comedic examination of high society in Victorian England, though the comedy is still relevant and hilarious today. The actors truly embody their characters, and the show is a lot of fun.
With two intermissions, you will have plenty of time to have a cocktail or glass of wine at the Armory Cafe. Portland Center Stage has a special Gwendolyn cocktail you can enjoy if you like to be adventurous with your libations.
Pros: hilarious show, great acting, classic play
Cons: parking can be tough, PCS seats can be a bit uncomfortable after 3 hours
Bottom line? See the show!
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