Posts Tagged ‘Sandy’
SACC at Work 1/28/12
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
This Week Around Town…
In Around Town this week, we would like to recognize a Sandy High student Rebecca Woodcock. Rebecca has chosen to hold a fundraiser for her senior project. This fundraiser is to help local 3-year-old Myiah raise money for therapy that is needed. Myiah has Rett Syndrome. Rett syndrome causes seizures, reducing mobility, and making it difficult to speak or swallow. If you would like to help Rebecca raise funds for Myiah’s therapy you can donate items for the rummage sale fundraiser she is putting together by e-mailing miracle4myiah@yahoo.com or call 503.668.8117. The Rummage sale will be held February 4th from 9am-2pm at the Sandy Community/Senior Center 38348 Pioneer Blvd.
Networking Events
Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday February 1st
7:30-8:30 am
Edward Jones Investments – Mike Pickett
38979 Pioneer Blvd
Good Morning Sandy
Wednesday February 15th
7:30-8:30 am
Ant Farm
39140 Proctor Blvd
Meet new people and support local businesses. Join us for some fun, networking, door prizes and refreshments.
Remember to bring a dollar for the 50/50 raffle!
The 50% not given to the winner is saved and used to “adopt” a local family in need in December.
Chamber Monthly Luncheon
Speaker:Jamie Johnk
Clackamas County Economic Development Coordinator
Date: February 8, 2012
Time: 12:-1:30 pm
Place: Sandy Fire Department Annex Bldg
$12.00 Per Person
Catered By: Tollgate Inn
RSVP to 503.668.4006
Supporting Our Members
New Members
Faiz Healing Massage
Terry Lenchitsky
Renewing Members
Boring Bark
Sandy Auto Body
Sandy Vision Center
Wave Broadband
Support Our Members
Looking for some Mountain Fun and something warm to drink?
Check out these Members:
Otto’s Ski Shop
Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Roasters Coffee Co.
Mountain Moka
Cafe Coco
Charitea’s
Tollgate Inn Bakery & Cafe
Sandy Actor’s Theatre Grand Opening
The Sandy Actor’s Theatre is holding
a Grand Opening Ceremony now that
they are wheelchair accessible. Join
them Opening night of Marvin’s Room
February 10th at 7:15pm.
To Make Reservations for Marvin’s
Room call 503.668.6834.
Sandy/Clackamas County
First Friday’s Begin Again!
First Friday’s will begin early this year.
February 3rd from 5-8 pm will be the
First Friday kick off for 2012.
City Council Meeting
Monday, February 06, 2012 at 7:00 pm
Location: Sandy City Hall
Council Chambers
39250 Pioneer Blvd.
Sandy, OR 97055
Help for Your Business
Small Business Development Center
Learn Great Ways To Grow Your Business
Check out our fall/winter lineup of information-packed classes by visiting their website.
Tags: ant farm, Chamber Events, City Council, clackamas county, edward jones, good evening sandy, good morning sandy, Help for your Business, Luncheon, networking, Sandy, Sandy Area Chamber
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Christmas on the Boulevards
Saturday, November 19th, 2011
‘Tis the Season and the Sandy Main Street Program has a weekend of activities to help support
holiday sales and drive customers to your business. In conjunction with the City of Sandy and
the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce, the entire weekend has been planned to bring area
residents to downtown Sandy for fun, frivolity and of course, SHOPPING.
Friday Activities
● Christmas on the Boulevards First Friday – 5PM to 8PM
● Tree Lighting and Caroling with Hot Chocolate and Cookies starting 6PM at the Sandy
Centennial Plaza. Tree lighting will be at 6:30PM
Saturday Activities
● Breakfast with Santa – 7AM to Noon – Sandy Senior Center
● Saturday Market and Bazaar -10AM to 2PM – AEC Building 39085 Pioneer
● All day shopping specials at Main Street Businesses
How Can You Get Involved and Boost Your Business Sales During this Time?
● Participate in Holiday First Friday
● Add a special or discount offering to the Main Street Flyer to run on First Friday and
Saturday, Decemeber 3
This year, Sandy Main Street will have a booth at the Saturday Market and Bazaar. Every customer coming through the door will be handed our Main Street Flyer full of discounts and
specials. This will give every attendee an opportunity to continue their shopping, grab a bite to
eat or just visit your place of business.
Please contact a committee member by NOVEMBER 23rd to have your special or discount
added to the flyer. There is no charge for this service.
Additionally, 2 Volunteers per hour are needed to staff the Main Street booth and hand out
booklets from 9:30AM – 2PM. Please contact Jason McNeil to volunteer.
Committee Members
Charity Chalmers, Chariteas, 503-826-1900
Jenn Groza, Sandy Post, 503-810-0932
Julie Kennedy, The UPS Store,, 503-668-6263
Chelsea Boppre, Positive Touch Chiropractic, PC, 503-668-1901
Rita Boyd, Dita’s Chocolates, 503-668-1050
Carol Cohen, City of Sandy, 503 475-2347
Jason McNeil, Main Street Manager, 503-489-2173
Tags: christmas on the boulevards, Holidays, Main Street, Sandy
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Design a New Transit Center for Downtown Sandy
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
The City of Sandy is beginning the process of designing a new transit center to be located at Centennial Plaza (next to the museum) in downtown Sandy.
The new center will be the new eastern terminus for Sandy Transit, SAM, and will serve as a transfer point for riders to connect with other area transit service.
As part of this design process you are invited to attend this community workshop to find out more about the project and provide comments.
Attend the Workshop
The workshop will be held on
Thursday, November 17, 2011, 6:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers, 39250 Pioneer Blvd.
The meeting format will begin with a presentation, followed by a question and answer period, then time for discussion with designers and an opportunity to select preferred design elements.
When the new transit center is completed several current bus stops will be eliminated including:
• City Hall
• Wolf & Pioneer
• Langensand & Hwy 26
• Langensand & McCormick
• Post Office
• Revenue
• Meinig & Proctor (possibly)
As always the local dial-a-ride service, STAR, will continue to be available to serve these areas.
For questions about this project please contact Julie Stephens, Transit Manager at 503-489-0925 or e-mail to jstephens@cityofsandy.com.
Tags: community workshop, design, downtown, Sandy, transit center
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Ant Farm Giving Dinner
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Ant Farm will be holding it’s Second Annual Giving Dinner on November 19th.
About the Event
The event will be hosted by Clackamas Community College in the Gregory Forum Conference Hall. They plan to showcase Woape’s successful youth programs with a presentation of activities, participants, photos, and videos from our 2010 & 2011 activities and projects. They are asking for your support to manifest their upcoming 2012 programs, which will continue to engage youth in occupational, nature based and community learning opportunities. Building on last year’s dinner, we envision a wonderful evening of relaxation and enjoyment.
Details
When: Saturday, November 19 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Clackamas Community College- Gregory Forum19600 Molalla Avenue Clackamas, OR 97045
Register and Purchase your tickets today.
About Ant Farm
AntFarm is a culturally safe and healthy community space to be utilized for networking, support, and learning. It is a hub for Woape activities and a community center for the local area with activities occurring on site, in the community, and in the nearby mountain areas.
Tags: ant farm, clackamas community college, giving dinner, Sandy, woape
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Trick-or-Treat Trail
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Come to downtown Sandy and join in on the family-friendly trick-or-treating fun!
Sandy Main Street is once again hosting its Trick-or-Treat trail for a fun safe trick-or-treating experience!
Businesses in Sandy’s downtown will be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters:
Saturday October 29th
2-5pm
You can pick up a map of participating businesses at The UPS Store at 38954 Proctor Blvd or at Chariteas at 38687 Proctor Blvd.
Bring your camera in to the UPS Store or Chariteas for a photo op with one of the Sandy Mainstreet Halloween backdrops.
Photos can be entered in a costume contest to win great prizes!
Join us!
Tags: halloween, Oregon, Sandy, trail, trick or treat
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Excellence in Downtown Revitalization Award
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
The City of Sandy received the “Outstanding Design Project” award for the Sandy Façade Improvement Program at the Oregon Main Street Conference Excellence in Downtown Revitalization awards celebration last night in Baker City. This award recognizes excellence in a construction or rehabilitation project enhancing a downtown or neighborhood commercial district in appearance or function.
“The City of Sandy’s achievement represents the creativity and hard work taking place across the state to strengthen our downtown communities,” said Sheri Stuart, coordinator, Oregon Main Street. “We are pleased to recognize them for their dedication and commitment to creating vibrant communities, and growing Oregon’s economy while preserving and enhancing their sense of place.”
As the city’s slogan, “Gateway to Mt. Hood” states, Sandy’s future is closely tied to the mountain community. As such, in 2008 the Sandy City Council adopted the “Sandy Style” design standards that apply to both new construction and exterior remodels. The Sandy Façade Improvement program is a comprehensive approach to enhancing the appearance of buildings in the downtown area. The program includes two components: a master plan, including design schematics, and a matching grant program funded through the Urban Renewal Agency. All efforts funded through the program have either applied the standards or developed a design solution appropriate to the historical character of the specific building.
The project has had a tremendously positive effect on the downtown area. Since its inception in 2009, 26 buildings have benefited representing about $600,000 in total project costs. The number of empty storefronts has decreased and there have been no new vacancies. This program may well be the most ambitious façade program in the state. City staff constantly receives comments from locals and visitors about how good the city is looking.
The Awards Presentation was a highlight of the Oregon Main Street Conference, a popular annual conference that brings together people with an interest in downtown revitalization. Baker City hosted this year’s event, which included sessions on the ingredients of creating an outstanding downtown destination, achieving sustainability while maintaining historic significance, nuts and bolts of downtown circulation, attracting and keeping volunteers, essentials of an eye-catching and appealing storefront, preserving with authenticity, getting started on business retention and recruitment.
Tags: award, downtown renovation, excellence, Sandy
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Sandy Centennial Hybrid Half Marathon
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Have you heard about the Sandy Centennial Hybrid Half Marathon? In this, our centennial year, the city of Sandy is hosting a great run.
What is a Hybrid Run?
Hybrid runs include both on and off road parts of the trail.
The run includes a half marathon, a 10K and a 5K.
The Details
When: October 30th
Where: Race begins at the Sandy High School Track, 17100 SE Bluff Rd
Proceeds fund Sandy High School sports teams.
For more information, call 503-668-5569 or fill out the registration form.
Tags: Centennial, hybrid half marathon, Sandy
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Does Your Business Need QuickBooks?
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Did you know that the Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce partners with the Mt Hood Community College Small Business Development Center to offer classes to help small businesses? These classes are a great way for you to get valuable information from professionals at a fraction of the cost.
QuickBooks Bootcamp™ 1
QuickBooks Bootcamp 1: Getting Started with QuickBooks is a two-day hands-on training in QuickBooks
After a short introduction to all the accounting you need to know using QuickBooks, you will set up a company in QuickBooks, customizing its many features to suit your company’s processing preferences.
The Details
Dates: 10/04 & 10/06 or 11/08 & 11/10
Time: 9 a.m. – noon, * 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants.
QuickBooks Bootcamp™ 2
QuickBooks Bootcamp™ 2: Making QuickBooks Work for You is a two-day hands-on training in QuickBooks for people with a little more experience with the program.
Using a sample company’s data file, experience hands-on processing of money flowing into and out of your business. Finish with overview of how QuickBooks report functions reveal a big picture view of your company’s financial health.
The Details
Dates: 10/11 & 10/13 or *10/12 & 10/19 or 11/15 & 11/17
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon, * 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135, Class limited to 8 participants.
Weekend QuickBooks Bootcamp™
Dates: Bootcamp 1: 10/29 Bootcamp 2: 11/12
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. one hour lunch on your own
Location: MHCC Small Business Development Center
Fee: $135 per Bootcamp or $235 for both, Class limited to 8 participants.
The SBDC QuickBooks training goes beyond understanding how the software works as a data processing tool. Infused with real life examples, tips and strategies, the sessions will give you knowledge and confidence in performing small business bookkeeping basics.
QuickBooks Bootcamps 1 & 2 are loaded with bookkeeping tips and techniques. In each workshop, students will use QuickBooks on our computers. Training is done using a sample company and includes a free, individual follow-up session with the instructor.
Sign up for QuickBooks Bootcamp 1 & 2 for $235 (save $35)!
For more information please email the SBDC at bizcenter.mhcc.edu.
Tags: gresham, mount hood community college, quickbooks, Sandy, SBDC, small business development center
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Sandy Optimist Club Needs Your Help
Monday, September 26th, 2011
The Sandy Optimist Club desperately needs new volunteers. With a lack of volunteers, they will not be able to continue to provide the Sandy community with fundraising and sponsored programs.
What Does the Optimist Club Do?
The Sandy Optimist Club kids and the needy in the Sandy community by providing funds to the “Forget-Me-Not” program, music programs, bicycle building, food and gifts at the holidays, yearly scholarships for graduating Sandy students.
What Can You Do?
There are several ways you can help.
- Join as a full member
- Join as a volunteer member
- Volunteer at fundraisers
- Donate money
If you’d like to get involved or for more information, please contact Bill Wardy at 503-668-7126 or Lori Felix at 503-668-7198 or visit the Sandy Optimist Club Website.
Tags: donations, membership, optimist club, Sandy, volunteers
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Town Hall on Education
Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Rep. Mark Johnson has scheduled a Town Hall to discuss issues surrounding education. Included on the agenda are policies that have been recently developed by the legislature, concerns of local residents, and how locals think the state is doing at managing forest land.
Event Details
When: 6:30- 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 29
Where: Hoodland Fire Station, 69634 Highway 26, Welches.
More Info: 503-986-1452 or email to rep.markjohnson@state.or.us.
Read more from the Sandy Post.
Tags: Boring, Education, Mark Johnson, Oregon District 52, Sandy, Town Hall, Welches
Posted in City of Sandy, Clackamas County, Community Events, Town Hall | No Comments »
2011 Businesses of the Year
Read about the wonderful businesses that have been honored as 2011 Business of the Year recipients.
