February is American Heart Month. If you want to show your support on national Wear Red Day then wear your red on the First Friday in February ~ 5th. So as we're all strolling around Silverton on First Friday I hope to see you in RED!
Live Music at Creekside Grill 242 S. Water St, Silverton. Lower level of the Hartman Building www.creeksidesilverton.com Check out the new Live music that they have on 1st Friday.
Bobbie Day ~ Silverton February 13, 1-2pm, Water St at the Coffee StationBobbie Day celebrates Silverton’s Bobbie "The Wonder Dog", lost August 15, 1923, traveled 2.800 miles from Indiana home to Silverton arriving on February 15, 1924. There will be a Doggie Costume Contest and special guests accordionist Dick Moles, his dog Sweetheart (our Bobbie look-alike) & the Chicken Dancer. Also a Pet Food Drive sponsored by The Coffee Station to benefit Silverton Area Community Aid (S.A.C.A.) and Willamette Humane Society - Donate pet food and get a free coffee or ice cream .
Vitality at Wellspringhttp://iamvitality.com/ Be My ValentineFeb 13th we are having a special Valentines Day Dinner; five courses for $35.00 and the dinner comes with a complimentary bottle of Champagne (187 ml). The five courses look amazing. Check out the website and learn about Chef Eric. Starting Wednesday, January 27th, they will have Prime-rib every Wednesday for 15.99 With two paid prime-rib dinners, guest will receive a complimentary bottle of our house Red wine.
Pinot Noir & Chocolate Celebration ~ Feb 13th & 14th, 11-6 pm Willamette Valley VineyardsFor a romantic Valentine's Day Weekend come taste the fabulous Pinot Noirs (one new release just scored 92pts!) paired with gourmet chocolate from local chocolatiers: Extreme Chocolates, Bursts Candies and the Brigantine MonksListen to local musician, Andrew Kendoll, fill the candle-lit cellar with the romantic sounds of acoustic guitar, and be one of the first to try our new 2007 Quinta Reserva Port Style wine, a very special bottling that is only available to taste one weekend each year. General admission is $5 and includes a complimentary Riedel wine glass. Upgrade to the Cellar Pass for an additional $5 for barrel tasting of the 2008 Quinta Reserva Port Style wine with our winemakers. ***Surprise your sweetheart with a custom designed wine label or gift pack for Valentine's Day. Call the winery at (503) 588-9463 to pre-order your customized gift and it will be ready for pick-up at the event, or our graphic designer will be at the event on Saturday from 11am to 6pm to create a beautiful wine label for you.Our favorite time to go is in the last 2 hours on Sunday. The crowds have gone and the chocolatiers do not want to pack home their goods. It's quite fun to mingle down in the cellar!
Lullu's Tutto Cucina ~ 357 Court St NE, Salem 503-364-7900http://www.lulluscookingclasses.com/cookingclasses.htmWhat a great idea for a unique Valentine date. Take a cooking class at Lullu's. These fill up quick and are "oh so fun". There are many to choose from in February
Valentines Day!! February 14th Sunday.
February 15th ~ Presidents Day ~ Holiday!!
Domaine Margelle Vineyards ~ Saturday, February 13th www.DomaineMargelle.com 20159 Hazelnut Ridge Road, Scotts Mills Oregon 97375 Valentine’s Day Release Party Celebrating the introduction of our 2008 Pinot Noir by Sean Driggers& Featuring Guest Chefs: Caprial & John Pence 1:00pm Luncheon: Cost $40/person5:00pm Dinner: Cost $55/personReservations Required. Seating is limited.Pricing includes 3 food & wine pairings plus Valentine Chocolates! Even if you don't go to this event check out their website. What a beautiful property and right in Scotts Mills.
Ash Wednesday, Lent begins. February 17th. Make sure to take in some Mardi Gras activities on Tuesday!
Extreme Chocolates: Unique Creations for The Four Graces WinesThe Four Graces tasting room in Dundee. Enjoy this unique pairing of exquisite hand made chocolates with each of The Four Graces divine white and red wines. Chocolate entrepreneur Chef Carrie Wong of Extreme Chocolates will personally introduce her newest creations at The Four Graces tasting room in Dundee. Enjoy this unique pairing of exquisite hand made chocolates with each of The Four Graces divine white and red wines. Date: Sat February 13, Noon through 4pm Location: The Four Graces tasting room, 9605 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee Cost: $15, waived for The Four Graces wine club membersFor further information: call The Four Graces at (503) 554-8000 or info@thefourgraces.com or Extreme Chocolates at (503) 581-6099
33rd Annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival ~ The Mothership of wine festivals.February 20-22, 2009 Newport, Oregon The premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival.I'm hearing the best time for this crazy event is first thing Friday, so plan to take the day off and head to the beach.
Salem Art Association's 11th Annual Clay Ball - February 27thWhen: Saturday, February 27, 20105:30 pm Guest Check-in begins5:30 to 7 pm Wine Reception & Silent Auction7:30 pm Dinner & Live Auction Where: Salem Conference Center200 Commercial Street SE Salem, Oregon 97301Menu: Three-course seated dinner featuring marinated beef tenderloin or a vegetarian tomato papperdelle pasta with shallot saffron cream Dress: Fun & festive cocktail attireTickets to the Clay Ball are $75 per person and include a wine reception and three-course seated dinner; $25 of the ticket is tax-deductible.
Cacao Drink Chocolate.Since February is the month of chocolate if you find yourself in downtown Portland swing into Cacao Drink Chocolate. 414 SW 13th Ave, Portland Oregon 503-241-0656. I tried a Lavender/Habenaro bar that was like a party in my mouth. Coupled with the dark rivoli drink chocolate - - stay small it is very intense. The chile spices warm the back of your throat as the chocolate coats your entire mouth with silken lava.
Real Deals - Salem #170 1320 Liberty St NE Salem OR 97301 (Corner of Gaines and Liberty)Only open Thursdays 10-6 and Saturdays from 10-3. This is a must see for all you decorators.
Silverton Wrestling! - Home matches
February 4 Silverton vs. S.Albany @ Silverton 7pm
February 11 Silverton vs. Crescent Valley @ Silverton @ 7 pm
February 19-20 DISTRICTS at West AlbanySpot light drops for Varsity at 7 pm.
Don't miss the excitement. Come out and support the Foxes. Complete Schedule: http://silvertonhigh.silverfalls.orvsd.org/content/wrestling-schedule
Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series® - ORhttp://romp.convio.net/site/TR/Romp/General?pg=entry&fr_id=1120Benefiting the Oregon and SW Washington Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®Join us in stomping out breast cancer one snowshoe step at a time! February 27, 2010White River West Sno ParkMt Hood, OregonIt is going to be a great event!! If you register for the Romp to Stomp prior to Feb 1 it is only $25. After 2/1 it is $35 or at the event it is $40. So if you are interested in attending, you should register by 2/1! Come out and cheer on Team: Stop the War in My Rack!REI offers free snow shoe clinics.There is a snow shoe 101 class on Tuesday, February 2 @ the Hillsboro REI @ 7:00pm. Here is the link: http://www.rei.com/stores/store_events.jsp?store=89
Wild Rose Bakeryhttp://wildrosebakery.com/pages/about.htmTake a moment to view the amazing cakes and treats by Lisa Bartholomew. With weddings, birthdays and graduations in our spring agendas this is the place to order from.Not only are they beautiful designs the taste is out of this world. Heavenly clouds of cake in every flavor imaginable. I don't think there is anything this talented baker can't do!
JAMalia! Jazz/Rock fusion. I have no idea what that means but the lead singer is the best tea-barista at Wild Pear. Which btw- is having an amazing Valentines Dinner on the 13th too! But JAMalia plays at he Red Lion on Market St. in Salem. Jewlia Owens opens the show at 7:30 and JAMalia plays at 9:30 ~ February 12 & 13th.
