Salvage Works Presents
Artist/Surfer Andrew Rodman and the Return of Thringst, Feb 16th

“Surf Food,” a showing of original prints and paintings by Andrew Rodman, will open Thursday February 16th, 5 pm, at Salvage Works in the mythic Kenton neighborhood of North Portland.  Highlighting Rodman’s opening will be a free and open air 7:30 p.m. performance of “Wet Dream–Theater of the Submerged” by Thringst, blending live music, video, drama and general mayhem on an aquatic theme.

Rodman has been active in Portland’s art scene since the 1980s.  He is a Newport based surfer and artist working on the themes of the oceanic food chain hierarchy, with linoleum prints, ink on wood and paper, oil paint and other mixed media.

Contact:  Andrew Rodman (503) 779-3929, or Salvage Works (503) 285-2555

Where do you think renewable ocean energy development should be located along Oregon’s coast? On Thursday, February 2, the Territorial Sea Plan Working Group will hold a public workshop from 11am to 2:30 pm at Portland City Hall (1121 SW 4th Ave, 2nd floor) to gather input on that question.The workshop will include an overview of the Territorial Sea Plan process, as well as public comment opportunities. The workshop will also address spatial data being used to inform the planning process (e.g, ecological, fishing, non-consumptive recreation, etc.) To access the agenda and flyer, please click here. This is a great opportunity to learn about Territorial Sea Planning and provide input to the process. Hope to see you there!

The Portland Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is looking for a new Music Outreach Program Coordinator. The Music Outreach Program started in 2007 and works with touring and local musicians to bring the Surfrider message to fans and concertgoers. MOP has given our volunteers access to shows by Donavon Frankenreiter, Colbie Caillat, Brian Wilson, Brett Dennen, State Radio, and many more.

We need a new person to organize and attend these shows and events! The position involves not just running a table at shows, but also recruiting volunteers and training them. You’ll work independently, but under the advisement of MOP founder Nicole Parisi-Smith (currently based in Portland, Oregon).

It’s an excellent opportunity to get more involved with Surfrider, learn skills, make contacts, and, of course, get free concert tickets! (Like all chapter roles, this position is volunteer.)

Requirements:
•    - Enjoy live music and already go to shows of your own accord, and follow tour schedules and artist nonprofit interests
•    - Able to stay out late on weeknights
•    - Comfortable directing volunteers and interacting with the public
•    - Proactive, dependable, timely, and organized
•    - Be a Surfrider Foundation member (previous volunteer experience strongly preferred)
Preferred candidates will also have regular access to a car, as some venues are not public transit-accessible.

Interested candidates should contact Nicole Parisi-Smith at nicole@SFsurfrider.org

Man I’ve always wanted one of these things and now the opportunity is coming to Portland this spring! Grain Surfboards is bringing their class to Portland March 4-10 to help you build that sustainable hand-crafted board you’ve been waiting to call your own. Registration doesn’t come cheap, but you’re fed and walk away with a board ready to glass so it all comes out as a pretty good deal in the end. Find out more information here: Grain Surfboard Class PDX.

Join us this Tuesday night, 7:30pm at the SE Lucky Lab Brewery meeting room for a social mixer and chapter meeting. Learn about volunteer opportunities and how to get involved with more with your local chapter!  And…just in case you missed it, we may even show a little snippet from Portlandia where SF and BTB was featured recently!

This coming Tuesday, December 13th, join us at the SE Lucky Lab at 7pm for the monthly Portland Chapter of Surfrider Foundation meeting. Social half-hour from 7-7:30 and meeting and presentation to follow. This month, Green-Go Solar Project is presenting on their work in Baja to help bring affordable and accessible energy to those in need. The mission of the Green-Go Solar Project is to promote the use of affordable and accessible solar energy in rural Baja, Mexico through education, hands-on participation, and service. If you’ve ever surfed or visited Baja, you’ve probably seen the strong separation between the tourist industry and the many impoverished natives to the area. The Green-Go Solar project aims to help close that gap and bring sustainable trainings to the local communities of Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Do you or someone you know love the ocean? Give the gift of a Surfrider Membership.
Memberships include the following benefits:

To join go here!