Events in Your Area

PORTLAND, OREGON:

World AIDS Orphans Day

When: Friday May 9th, 2008, 7:00pm.

Where: First Unitarian Church, SW 12th and Main

Event Description: Don't miss this amazing opportunity to hear Stephen Lewis, Co-Director of AIDS-Free World and one of the leading world authorities on the impact of the global AIDS pandemic, speak. This is a one time only opportunity to hear this powerful speaker and to get the word out about the amazing work that is happening here in Portland on behalf of those impacted by the global AIDS pandemic.

Arrive early to be part of the Action Fair where Mercy Corps and other organizations will have information tables on their work to combat, educate and work with those affected by HIV/AIDS. This AIDS Action Fair before and after the event, in Fuller Hall, directly below the sanctuary.

More Information: Visit pagac.org

Moving Sale to Benefit Mercy Corps

When: May 10 & 11, 2008 - from 9am to 5pm both days.

Where: 1417 NE Mason Street - Portland (near NE 15th and NE Fremont Streets)

Event Description: Household is moving overseas and needs to liquidate. The following will be available for sale: furniture, kitchen tools and appliances, books, CDs, DVDs, bicycle, clothing (adult female & male child/baby), linens. 35% of all proceeds will be donated to Mercy Corps. Come and see and buy and support our favorite cause! Sale will be open RAIN OR SHINE.

Day of the African Child

When: Saturday, June 14th, 10:00am-5:00pm

Where: World Forestry Center, Washington Park, Portland, Oregon

Event Description: The Harambee Centre and the World Forestry Center are partnering to bring the Day of the African Child tradition to Portland in a Rose Festival sanctioned event pulling people together for the good of the global community. The day-long celebration will honor the African Child - past, present and future - through entertainment and educational activities for families and children of all ages. This event offers a variety of family-friendly activities, both outdoor at the World Forestry Center Plaza and inside the Discovery Museum. Mercy Corps will have an information table at this event and maybe passing out recycled and recyclable balloons.

More Information: For a complete online schedule of events go to WorldForestryCenter.org or go to HarambeeCentre.org

Importing Fine Wine, Exporting Good Will: Bob's African Wines

When: March 1st - June 30th, 2008

Where: Oregon restaurants and fine wine retailers

Event Description: Bob's AFRICAN wine has teamed up with Mercy Corps to raise money for our HIV/AIDS program in Zimbabwe assisting community response to orphans and vulnerable children. $1.00 will be donated to go towards Mercy Corps for every bottle purchased between March and June.

The Bob's AFRICAN brand generates both awareness and funds for fighting the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. Ten percent of Bob's AFRICAN import sales benefits nonprofit international aid agencies, including Mercy Corps. This line of elegant and value-priced wine made in South Africa, includes 2007 Sauvignon Blanc, 2007 Chardonnay, 2006 Pinotage, 2005 Shiraz and 2005 Cabernet/Shiraz blend.

To find your very own bottle, please visit one of the following Oregon retailers:

• Cornell Wine Shop
• E & R Wine Shop
• Fred Meyer
• Guy du Vin
• In Good Taste
• Lamb's Thriftway
• Market of Choice
• New Season's Markets
• Pastaworks
• Phil's Uptown Meat Market
• VINO 100
• Wizer's Fine Foods
• Zupan's Market

More Information: Please email customerinquiry@bobsafrican.com or visit BobsAfrican.com. To learn more about Mercy Corps' program in Zimbabwe Click Here

COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO

Going the Distance: Raising $10,000 for Mercy Corps for the Ironman Coeur d'Alene

When: June 22, 2008. Cheering begins at 7AM for approximatly 12 hours.

Where: Center of Coeur d'Alene right on the beach.

Event Description: On New Year's Day 2008, when most people were sleeping off the parties of the night before, Brian August was up bright and early for a 100-mile bike ride. Brian August has always been involved with athletics, from riding a BMX bike as a kid to competing as a NCAA swimmer in college. Now, as an amateur triathlete he is taking the plunge into the big distances.

Brian is training for Ironman Coeur d'Alene, an endurance triathlon consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and a 26.2-mile run. He plans on spending 10 to 20 hours per week preparing for race. He realizes how lucky he is to live in a place peaceful and safe enough to allow for this training and wants to keep the focus on a greater purpose.

Brian has set the goal of raising $10,000 for Mercy Corps in the 6 months it takes him to train for the Ironman. He is calling it his IronCause. "I feel so fortunate to have the time and resources it takes to train for the Ironman, I wanted to be able to give something back. Mercy Corps was an obvious choice for me because it is an organization I respect and admire. I look forward to introducing people to the cause, and maybe getting them out on bike rides too!" said Brian between a training run and swim.

More Information: Follow Brian's progress at BrianAugust.com. To learn more about the race visit Ironmancda.com

ONLINE:

Support Mercy Corps' Global Food Crises Fund and Win This Guitar!

When: Through the month of May

Where: JimSoloway.com

Description: Soloway Guitars is offering the chance to win this guitar in a raffle to benefit Mercy Corps. Raffle tickets are available for $25 each until May 31. All proceeds will go to Mercy Corps' response to the Global Food Crisis.

This Soloway G196 Swamp Ash Swan LN6 Contour retails for $2850 and features:

• Chambered Swamp Ash body
• Swamp Ash top
• 1-piece maple neck
• Pau Ferro fingerboard
• Rosewood peghead veneer with pearl logo
• Candy Tangerine poly body finish
• Vintage tint satin nitro finish on neck
• Chrome hardware
• 3 DiMarzio custom Swantone pickups
• 5-way pickup selector switch
• Sycamore truss rod cover w/inlaid abalone logo
• Hipshot locking tuners

More Information: To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit JimSoloway.com or mail your raffle purchase to Soloway Guitars at 10930 N Moore Avenue, Portland, OR 97217.

Fashion Ethic May Sales to Benefit Mercy Corps' Myanmar Cyclone Relief

When: Through the month of May

Where: FashionEthic.com

Description: Online eco-fashion boutique Fashion Ethic is donating 10% of their sales during the month of May to Mercy Corps emergency fund for Myanmar cyclone relief. Support the efforts in Myanmar while shopping from a selection of "Fashionably Responsible™"apparel and accessories including reusable SIGG bottles and BAGGU bags, clothing from independent eco-conscious designers like Naturevsfuture and Emily Katz, and socially responsible lines like Bono's EDUN.

More Information: Visit Fashion Ethic online at FashionEthic.com. For information on Mercy Corps' response to Myanmar, click here

Jazzgoods American Music Campaign to Benefit Mercy Corps

Where: www.jazzgoods.com

Description: Jazzgoods raises money for non-profit organizations by spreading goodwill through art and music. Jazzgoods is proud to donate 100% of net proceeds from The American Music Campaign to Mercy Corps and other charities working on the ground to rebuild the Gulf region.

About Jazzgoods: Jazzgoods offers high quality, original art products by Colorado resident artist Tom Zilis. Initial product line includes: holiday cards, all-occasion cards, and jazz & blues posters. Jazzgoods was started by two brothers in Colorado who had a vision of combining their passion and talent for jazz and art into a business that could give back a large portion of its proceeds to help the community. A friend and former colleague with extensive community service joined Jazzgoods to pursue its goals. The destruction of New Orleans and the Mississippi coast by Hurricane Katrina was the genesis for The American Music Campaign. The three partners decided to use their joint talents and experiences to launch a long-term fundraising effort for the continued relief and rebuilding efforts through the sale of original jazz and blues products.

More Information: Visit the Jazzgoods website www.jazzgoods.com to check out the latest and greatest in the Jazzgoods product line.

Kids Clothing and Accessories Line, Dishy Duds, Launches New 'Make Your Own Monster' T-shirts. 10% of All Dishy Duds Sales Benefit Mercy Corps' Work in Darfur, Sudan.

Where: www.DishyDuds.com

Description: Springboarding off of one of their most popular items, the "Monster Tee," Dishy Duds has introduced an exciting new feature to their website that allows kids (and kids at heart!) to design their very own custom-designed, monster-emblazoned t-shirts.

More Information: Headquartered in Portland, OR, Dishy Duds offers a whimsical line of clothing and accessories for kids and moms. Dishy Duds also works tirelessly to help spread the word about Darfur, Sudan. Currently, Dishy Duds donates ten percent of their profits to Mercy Corps for the Darfur Crisis, which provides humanitarian aid to refugees in the region. In addition to its charitable pursuits, Dishy Duds ensures that all of their business practices are undertaken in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

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