January
January 7, 2012
Snowshoe, June Lake Trail
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Date: January 7, 2012 - Saturday, 9am
We set up a casual snowshoe hike for Jan 7th, 2012.
We will do carpool and leave from Portland at 9 am and return in mid-afternoon. Bring warm clothes, water, snacks/lunch, snowshoes. Also, bring cash for carpool gas and possible lunch after snowshoe hike.
If you need to rent snowshoes, we can stop at Otto's Ski store in Sandy, OR on way to Frog Lake or you can rent from REI or Next Adventure's in Portland.
Contact Cindy King to sign up. We hope to see some of you.
cynthiaking77@gmail.com
January 22, 2012
White River X-Dog SnowShoe Event
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The oldest and largest snowshoe event in the west! You can't miss it! There's an 8k and 4k - all abilities welcome.
When? January 22, 2012, Sunday at 10 am
Where: White River West Snow Park, Mt Hood Forest, Oregon
How much: $25-30 ($35 on day of race)
If no snowshoes? We can stop at Otto's in Sandy, OR on way to the event.
We plan to take off for the mountains at 7:30am and then be back in Portland around 5pm (we will have lunch together afterward - possible at one of several restaurants in Government Camp). It is recommended that you bring CASH for lunch and carpool gas.
If interested, please contact Cindy at cynthiaking77@gmail.com and we will square away the transportation and preparation details.
For more info: http://www.xdogevents.com/whiteriverss.php
Hope you can join! We will have a blast!
DPO Snowshoe Group
February
February 26, 2011
DPO Workshop & Performance Fundraiser
Come to our First fundraiser of the year for DPO!
The Language Door is sponsoring for DPO (a sports & fitness org) on a fundraiser with a workshop and performance that will be held on February 26 at PCC, Sylvania in Portland, Oregon.
The workshop is open to the deaf/hh/signing community along with ASL teachers, advanced ASL students and interpreters.
The performance is open to ALL (no voice interpreting) and not required to take the workshop to see the performance.
Sign Mime Workshop: Click here for more details on workshop.
MrShineyhead Presents: A Storytelling Extravaganza!: Click here for more details on performance.
Any questions? Send an email to kbant@yahoo.com.
Hope to see you there!
DPO Fundraising Committee
March
March 13, 2011
Shamrock Run Portland 2011
Greetings All!
Hope you all having a good start of the new year of 2011 to do your walking and running. Once again our Deaf Power Organization will be doing the 33rd St. Patrick Shamrock Run/walk in Portland on Sunday, March 13th 2011.
DPO will be doing into groups to get discounts. The captains already registered online. If you runners and walkers encourage to join! Be sure you resister put the name under “Deaf Power Organization” and you will get discounts. The goal is to get 4 or more runners and walkers. Runners and walkers can either do on line or by mail. DPO encourage all runners and walkers to resister soon. It will fill up pretty quick (limited to 30,000 entries). For more information please check out the link http://www.shamrockrunportland.com/
If any questions or trouble please contact the running captains Greg Coughlan gmcxrun@comcast.net or Peter Quint pmquint@gmail.com
Capt. Greg & Capt. Peter
April
April 2, 2011
Deaf Power Organization (a sports & fitness organization) is thrilled to present a fundraiser...
What's fresh and local?
What's healthy and not so healthy?
What recipe to use for what's available at the farmer's market?
Do I have to be a vegetarian to enjoy this lifestyle?
Come and find out! Hee haw!
ASL Farmers Market will show you the benefits of a farmers' market lifestyle in a gentle, casual/informal, and comfortable way. Both vegetarians and non-vegetarians are welcome.
Four Cooking Demos along with four Veg 101 Workshops will be presented. Samples of breakfast, lunch, snack/dessert and dinner will be provided. All those that sign up for this will receive a folder with all the recipes, Veg 101 handouts, list of farmers markets around town, etc. We guarantee you will leave refreshed, excited, and ready to take on the farmers market and healthy lifestyle the easy way!
A performance by our very own local "farmers" (aka actors) will help celebrate the end of the workshop and the upcoming spring.
Interested in signing up? Please go ahead and open the attachment, fill it out and send it to us. Below are the who's who in presenting for this event:
Cooking Demo and workshop presenters:
Meg Cassinelli, LisaMo Peters , Cheri Goodall , Heath Goodall , KatyBeth
The Farmers (aka actors):
Justin Coleman , Patrick Fischer , Heath Goodall
When: April 2nd
Where: Little Theatre at Portland Community College - Sylvania
Cost: $15 workshop, $10 performance (combo $20)
Hope to see y'all there! Hee Haw!!
DPO Fundraising Team
April 23, 2011
Earth Day Run
Greetings all Runners and Walkers,
I hope many of you still doing your exercise with running or walking despite many days of rain and crazy weather here. It looks like this week things are looking up with nice sunny weather and will shine and it will motivate all of us to walk and run more. Some of you might have looked at the DPO website for training is already set up for this Saturday at Thurman Trail run. I realized the same day we have 5K & 10K Earth Day Run in Tigard area (near Bridgeport Village). Instead of going to Thurman Trail we can all go to this fun run Earth day event on this Saturday the 23rd. The race starts at 8amish. Even though it is a bit of late noticed and it still not too late to register and I recently checked is still open more runners for registration. Still come and just join the crowd to run this event. The website here: http://www.energyevents.com/earthdayrun
The race is located in Tigard on
16280 SW Boones Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97224
I apologized for the late noticed. Check the next training date and I'll be sure to reamind you in advance and please keep up with your running and walking outside to feel the spring air and sunshine upon you!
I hope to see you there!
Capt. Greg
If any questions or trouble please contact the running captains Greg Coughlan gmcxrun@comcast.net
May
May 1, 2011
2011 Eugene Marathon
Hello There!
Letting you all know this weekend is the big event in Eugene. On Sunday there is a 5K , ½ marathon, full marathon this Sunday May 1st. You can check on the website for more details. A few runners will be running this event. http://www.eugenemarathon.com/. It is still open you can still register! The online registration is closed. You still can go, be there do the registration at the Health and Fitness Expo on Saturday before the race on Sunday. If any questions or concerns please let the runner captain Peter or Greg know. Thanks!
Capt Peter and Greg
If any questions or trouble please contact the running captains Greg Coughlan gmcxrun@comcast.net or Peter Quint pmquint@gmail.com
May 4, 11, 18, 2011
Bike Workshop Times
Get your bikes ready for the summer! The Deaf Power Organization is proud to announce 3 bike workshops for the month of May. These workshops are designed for the novice bike rider who wants to understand basic bike repairs, maintenance, safety and equipment. These workshops will be conducted in American Sign Language by your Deaf Bikie hosts, Chris Balduc and Mark Long. They are FREE of charge to all Deaf and signing members of the Portland and Vancouver community.
These workshops are provided by the generous support of Eric Deady of the Bike Commuter shop in Sellwood.
http://www.pdxbikecommuter.com/
(A map is on the website)
He is making his shop space available for us to use. Thanks Eric!
May 4th - SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT - Learn basic safety on the roads and ride with confidence! We will cover good riding habits and some basic laws. Also we will give advice about riding in traffic and show you some of the streets in Portland that are safe for riding on. What parts does your bike need to keep it rolling smooth? What clothes and safety equipment should I have? You don't need to bring your bike to this workshop, but you will be able to buy equipment and parts through the store. Bring your bike and Eric will help you find what you need!
May 11th - BASIC REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE - This workshop will cover basic repairs all bikers should know so you don't need to walk home! Fixing a flat will be explained. Adjusting your body to the bike will also be covered. Bring Your bike to this workshop!
May 18th - More ADVANCED REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE will be covered at the last workshop. How to adjust the brakes. How to clean the chain. How to repair a bike tube. And whatever else we can fit in. Again, bring your own bikes because you will work on them.
Please spread the word! Deaf Power Org. is here to help out all PDX and Vancouver Deafies who love to ride but need to learn more and get their bikes ready!!
COME JOIN US! If you have any questions, ideas or suggestions on what to cover in our workshops, email us and we will answer them!
Mark and Chris
May 14, 2011
Doggie Dash 2011
Hello All Walkers and Runners!
It seems the weather is getting better and hope you all feeling the spring fever, but summer is right around the corner! I know we all have enough rain, but it keeps our grass greener than ever before and noticed Mt. Hood is so white and beautiful! Let you all know that we have training this Saturday! I already posted on DPO website to meet at OSMI, but Instead DPO members found out that there is a doggie Dash this Saturday! Check on the website for more information http://www.oregonhumane.org/doggiedash/event.asp Bring your dogs and we all can go out for walk with our dogs and it will make your pet very happy to meet other doggies! If you do not have any dogs that’s okay just join us walking and meeting other doggies! It is fun to see all the animals interact and socialize! This is a good way to support humane society. So please come and bring your doggies! Sorry for the last min changes. Hope to meet you all there!
Thanks!
Captain Greg
If any questions or trouble please contact the running captains Greg Coughlan gmcxrun@comcast.net or Patrick Fischer idwiz@earthlink.net
May 21, 2011
Reach the Beach
The DPO bike group will be doing Reach the Beach again this year! Please join our team and help to raise money for lung cancer research! Here is all the info:
The annual Reach the Beach Clean Air Bicycle Challenge is a non-competitive bike ride to the Oregon coast to raise awareness and funds for the American Lung Association. The ride starts from four different locations: Portland (100 mi), Newberg (80 mi), Amity (55 mi) or Grand Ronde (28 mi). We provide superb organization, beautiful routes, medical and mechanical support on course, eight lunch and snack stops and a magnificent beach party with a delicious, hearty feast. Reach the Beach is one of Oregon's premier cycling events. To sign up a registration at https://secure3.convio.net/ala/site/TRR/BikeTrek/ALAMP_Mountain_Pacific/784574449?pg=ptype&fr_id=3050
Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com
May 28, 2011
Smith and Bybee Lakes, Portland, OR
First kayaking trip of this summer will be on May 28th, 9 am to 4 pm, at Smith and Bybee Lakes, one of the best kept secrets in Portland, OR!
Here is a couple websites to check out about Smith and Bybee Lakes:
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=153
http://columbiariverimages.com/Regions/Places/smith_bybee_lakes.html
This trip is with Next Adventure Paddling Center. If more than 4 people register for this trip, a group discount will be applied!
Cost: $85 per person (before group discount).
The fee includes: transportation to/from Smith and Bybee Lakes from Paddle Sports Center in Portland, OR, equipment (kayak, paddles, PFDs), guide and lunch.
No prior experience is necessary for this trip.
Since the trip is not available to register online right now, please email to Cindy King cynthiaking77@gmail.com if you are interested.
June
June 11, 2011
Helvetia Half Marathon and Widmer Brothers 10K
For the runners in June 11th is the Helvetia Half Marathon and Widmer Brothers 10K is taking place Downtown Hillsboro, OR.
Website link: www.runwithpaula.com/helvetia-half
If any questions or trouble please contact the running captains Greg Coughlan gmcxrun@comcast.net
June 25, 2011
Northwest Veg's 2nd Annual Race for the Animals
5k/10k trail run/walk in Forest Park on June 25, 2011
Run or walk through beautiful Forest Park and help raise money for NW VEG's education and outreach campaigns for a healthy, sustainable, and compassionate world.
More details or to register: http://www.nwveg.org/race_for_animals.php
If any questions or trouble please contact the running captains Greg Coughlan gmcxrun@comcast.net or KatyBeth kbant@yahoo.com
June 25th, 2011
Sauvie Island, Portland, OR - CANCELLED
Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 9 am to 3-4 pm with Next Adventure Paddling Center
Sign up deadline: June 18th
To sign up: Need to sign up through Next Adventure Paddling Center. It can be done over phone with a credit card (503-233-0706), in shop in person or online at http://shop.nextadventure.net/kayak-school-registration.html
Cost: $85 per person including guide, kayak, paddle, PFD and lunch. **Group discount of 10% will be applied if 4 or more people sign**
*Will send an email when 6/25 trip is uploaded at the website
Cancellation policy:
72 hours or more before the class Reschedule or refund at no cost
Less than 72 hours before the class Reschedule for 25% of the full retail cost of the class.
No show at class Reschedule for 50% of the full retail cost of the class.
Reschedules can only be processed by phone or in person during regular business hours at the Paddle SportsCenter. (M-F 10-7, S 10-6, Sn 11-5)
If you are interested or have questions, please contact Tish (tishrandolph0630@gmail.com) or Cindy (cynthiaking77@gmail.com).
June 25, 2011
DeafVeg with a Running Barefoot workshop and "Barefoot Running Step by Step" booking signing.
Celebrate a vegetable while at the same time learn about barefoot running from a barefoot runner that has been on Runner’s World magazine and is well known nationally. We will have a couple of people prepare vegan dishes using Kale – we will give a mini presentation on the benefits of kale and then listen to Ken Bob while we
enjoy the food.
Where: People's Coop - 3029 SE 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
When: Saturday, June 25th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: $10.00 per person includes workshop and foods
Click here for more details on workshop
If any questions or trouble please contact the running captains Greg Coughlan at gcoughlan88@gmail.com
July
July 9-10, 2011
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic - SOLD OUT
Get ready for STP!
Deaf Power Org is going to be represented at the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic again this year. Last year we had a lot of fun and this year is going to be another great adventure! We are now getting our team together and training rides will begin soon in the Portland area. If you have ever wanted to brag that you rode 200 miles in 2 days, this is your year! You don't need muscles of steel, this is not a difficult hilly ride. With adequate commitment to training and the support of the DPO team you can do it! DPO has volunteers that will help you get ready and support you on the trip. Including transportation to Seattle and camping set-up on Saturday.
Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic registration is open online. The event is on July 9-10,2011. If you are interested to sign up, I suggest you to do it asap since it is selling out fast. Here's the website for you to get more information and registration.
http://shop.cascade.org/content/events/stp-registration
Ride Leader: Mark Long email warriorm60@gmail.com
July 16th, 2011
Ross Island, Portland, OR
Date: Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Time: Sunset Tour, starts at 6 pm, 2.5 to 3 hours with Portland Kayak Company
Sign up deadline: July 8th
http://www.portlandrivercompany.com/Tours.html
Cost: $47 per person including guide, kayak, paddle and PFD
**10% off for 8 people or more**
*Will send an email with more details for signing up before or by July 1st.
If you are interested or have questions, please contact Tish (tishrandolph0630@gmail.com) or Cindy (cynthiaking77@gmail.com).
July 30, 2011
Mt. Tabor Doggie Challenge 5K and 8K Run/Walk 2011 - CANCELLED
We have fun event on Saturday July 30th is The 5k and 8K Mount Tabor Doggie Challenge for both walkers and runners! Check it out the link below!
When: Saturday July 30th
Where: Mt. Tabor Park in Portland (Picnic area A near the bathrooms / amphitheater)
Time:
8:30am - Registration and packet pickup
9:40am - Kid's Half Miler
10:00am - 5k Run/Walk
10:10am - 8k Run/Wal
Website link: www.terrapinevents.com/mt-tabor-doggie-challenge_info.htm
Packet Pickup:
In-store at Foot Traffic
Thursday July 28th and Friday July 29 from 10:00am - 7:00pm at 4200 NE Fremont
Day of race at the event:
Starting at 8:30 (Registration and packet pickup)
We strongly recommend you attend the In-store pickup; lines on raceday are long and slow. We allow and encourage you to have friends or family members pick up your packet for you if you cannot attend the in-store packet pickup. Just make sure they bring some kind of conformation.
Attached is the registration form. Hope all stay healthy and continue to walk & run! Enjoy the sunshine!
If any questions or trouble please contact the running captain Greg Coughlan at gcoughlan88@gmail.com
Capt. Greg
August
August 12-13, 2011
Spokane to Sandpoint Relay Race
Deaf Power Organization (DPO) is pleased to announce that The Deaf Power Runners (DPR) have been chosen to go to Spokane, Washington to the Sandpoint Relay!! We have participated in the Hood to Coast Relay for many years. Unfortunately, we were not chosen to do the Hood to Coast relay this year (limited to 1,000 team entrees). There is an alternative event that The Deaf Power Runners to can participate in which is the Spokane to Sandpoint Relay. The Relay Race begins atop picturesque Mt. Spokane and winds its way through fifteen different cities en route to the finish line at the beach in beautiful Sandpoint, Idaho. Throughout the 185 mile course runners experience over 50 miles of the World Class Centennial Trail, over 60 miles of property adjacent to waterfront, and they dash their way through two national forests. The DPR had a great time last year at this event. We would like to do it again this year!
The date at the starting line in Spokane is August 12th and the race ends at Sandpoint Beach on August 13th. It is an exciting time for us to gather this relay team of Deaf Power Runners! Please review the information online at http://www.spokanetosandpoint.com
Each runners will be responsible for paying $100.00 fee which will includes the race entry fee, gas for the van, a team t-shirt, and hotel. Captain Greg Coughlan will be working on recruiting 12 co-ed runners. We are looking for men and women runners! This is an exciting time! So let’s get in gear to practice and train!
If you are interested in joining the Deaf Power Runners team or if you have any questions, please contact Greg Coughlan gmcxrun@comcast.net
Sincerely yours,
The Running Captain
August 20th, 2011
Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge, Rigdefield, WA - CANCELLED
**This trip will be self-guided and you will need to bring a kayak**
When: August 20, 2011
Time: 10 am to early afternoon
Meeting location: Ridgefield Boat Launch, Ridgefield, WA
Directions: From I-5, take Exit #14. Turn west onto Pioneer Street and proceed 3 miles to Ridgefield. Turn right onto Main St. Turn left onto Division St.
Items to bring: Water, sunscreen, lunch, snacks, weather-appropriate clothes, binoculars, etc.
Cost: No cost involved unless you need to rent a kayak. See below for places to rent a kayak.
For more information about Ridgefield, http://www.columbiawatertrail.org/access/ridgefield_kayak_launch
Places for kayak rentals:
**Kayak gear includes kayak, paddle, life jacket (PFD) paddle float and dry bag
Ridgefield Kayak, LLC
Adjacent to the Ridgefield Boat Launch
http://www.ridgefieldkayak.com
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
http://www.aldercreek.com/kayak-canoe-sup-rentals-s39.html
Portland Kayak Company
http://www.portlandkayak.com/Rentals.html
Click here for more details on kayaking event (PDF)
To sign up, please email DPO Kayak Team Co-Captains
Cindy King cynthiaking77@gmail.com
Tish Randolph tishrandolph0630@gmail.com
September
September 17, 2011
Aqua Verde Paddling Club, Seattle, WA
Date: September 17, 2011 Saturday-Sunday
Time: 1 PM
Direction/info: Agua Verde Paddling Center: 1303 NE Boat Street, Seattle WA 98105 http://www.aguaverde.com/
Deadline to sign up is Sept. 10, 2011
Experience the joys of sea kayaking through the surrounding marshes and waterways of Union Bay or Lake Washington.
They have single or double seat kayaks. Please let us know which one you like to have single or double seat kayaks. They will reserve kayaks in advance. After kayaking, we will have nice dinner and drinks on the dock at night and enjoy dancing or relaxing!
DPO provide hotel and transportation. We will have two cars to ride to Seattle. Leave in early morning on Sept. 17th and return on Sept 18th. Let us know if you wish to stay at the hotel in Seattle overnight then please let us know ASAP.
Cost: $30 dollars for two hours with guide. Great Deal!!
Limit 16 people.
If you are interested or have questions, please contact Tish (tishrandolph0630@gmail.com) or Cindy (cynthiaking77@gmail.com).
October
November
December
December 17, 2011
Snowshoe, Frog Lake Trail
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Date: December 17, 2011 - Saturday, 9am
Hello all! Snow is here!
We plan to set up 1 or 2 snowshoe events this season. First snowshoe event will be on December 17th to Frog Lake Trail in Mount Hood National Forest.
We will do carpool and leave from Portland at 9 am and return in mid-afternoon. Bring warm clothes, water, snacks/lunch, snowshoes. Also, bring cash for carpool gas and possible lunch after snowshoe hike.
If you need to rent snowshoes, we can stop at Otto's Ski store in Sandy, OR on way to Frog Lake or you can rent from REI or Next Adventure's in Portland.
Contact Cindy King to sign up. We hope to see some of you.
cynthiaking77@gmail.com
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