March Happenings 2011 - new additions

Wedding and Special Event Showcase

Saturday, March 12, 2011

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. / Free and open to the public

Whether you're planning a quinceanera or your

wedding day, the mid-valley's top special event

professionals can ensure everything is just as

you imagined. View our fashion show featuring

breathtaking dresses from local bridal and special

event shops, along with honeymoon clothing. Sample

delicious hors d'oeuvres. Learn about discounts on

rejuvenating spa experiences. Enter to win wonderful

raffle prizes. Make a day of it!

Event Planning and Catering / Special Occasion

Attire / Photographers / Salons and Spa /

Florists / And Much More!

RSVP to 971.983.5387
or email musoltseff@silvhosp.org
by Friday, March 4.

Vitality Bistro @ Wellspring in Woodburn
Food and Wine pairing Cooking Class
Tuesday, March 22, 6-7:30pm
$35 - Includes tasting menu and light hors d'ouevres.
Vitality's Chefs and wine maker from Willamette Valley Vineyard will walk you through pairing and wine tasting from etiquette to wine notes. Learn to identify flavors and properties of different varietals. Then test your knowledge on a flight of WVV reds and whites!

Winemaker's Dinner @ Vitality Bistro

Meet a winemaker from Willamette Valley Vineyards and experience Chef Eric's specially prepared four-course dinner with wine pairings.

Saturday, March 5 / Seatings at 5pm and 7pm / $45 per person / Limited seating and wine specials available that night only.

AMUSE-BOUCHE
Crispy Goat Cheese Globe / Marinara Diablo / (2009 Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Gris)

APPETIZER
Oregon Hazelnut Crusted Pacific Halibut / Saffron Bacon Pea Risotto, Sautéed Kale / Roasted Bell Pepper Walla Walla Onion Salsa / (2009 Willamette Valley Vineyards Dijon Clone Chardonnay)

INTERMEZZO
2009 Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling Star Anise Granite

ENTRÉE
Mesquite Grilled Kobe Loin / Smoked Hazelnut Blue Cheese Pâté / Brown Sugar Roasted Spaghetti Squash, Rösti Potato / Wild Mushroom Ragout, Garlic Herb Oil / (2008 Single Vineyard Pinot Noir)

DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Croquembouches / Chocolate Mousse, Cherry Anglaise / (2008 Quinta Reserva Port)

March Happenings 2011

March Happenings 2011

First Wednesday ~ Salem

Rain Fest 2011 - Umbrellas in the City! Wednesday, March 2 - 5-8pm

An umbrella Flash-Mob is set to meet at 5:30 outside JCPenney on Chemeketa Streets!

Check out all the events happening at this month's First Wednesday at www.GoFirstWednesday.info!

Free Admission

First Friday ~ Silverton

Friday March 4 ^th, 7pm

Come to Silverton and stroll through all of the shops and galleries.

Finish off with a pint at Mac’s Place.

Willamette Valley Vineyards

Oregon’s 8 ^th Annual Wine, Cheese & Pear Jubilee

March 12-13th ~ 11-6pm

Oregon's premier event featuring award winning wines paired with local artisan cheeses and Oregon pears. Have fun exploring the nuances of this special coupling. Learn the art of cheese making from the people at Willamette Valley Cheese Company, Rogue Valley Creamery, Rivers Edge Chevre, Fraga Farms, Juniper Grove Farms and more. Enjoy a variety of pears and fun recipes from the Oregon Pear Bureau.. Your $10 admission includes wine and food tasting, and a free Riedel wine glass! This is a great deal and a very fun time, cheap date too!

Sunday afternoons are the least busiest times.

Sip! McMinnville's 17th Annual Wine & Food Classic

Wine, Food, Arts, Music & Guest Chefs March 11, 12, 13

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, Just off Hwy 18 In McMinnville

Friday March 12^th ~ 3-9:30 pm

Saturday March 13^th ~ 12-9:30 pm

Sunday March 14^th ~ 11-5 pm

Daily Admission$15.00 ~ 3 day pass $30 ~ www.macwfc.org

Ticket price does not include wine tasting fees, which may vary by vendor and are collected at vendor booths

Shamrock Run

March 13^th , 6:30am-10:15 am

Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland

Whether you're Irish or just wish you were, take part in the 32nd Annual Shamrock Run. You have your choice of race distance--either 5K, 8K or 15K. If you'd rather walk, there's the Shamrock Stride, a 3.5-mile fitness walk. The wee ones can take part in the kids' 1K run, the "Leprechaun Lap." For more information, check out the official web site http://www.shamrockrunportland.com/

St. Patricks Day ~ March 17^th, Thursday

Great Harvest Bread Co. 339 Court St. Salem.

Irish Soda Bread, Guiness’nWhite Cheddar Bread, Blarney Scones, Frosted Shamrock Cookies, Irish White Bread (yep-it’s green!) Dance a jig for a free cookie! Jiggalicious.

SPRING BREAK MARCH 21-25^TH

Annual Spring Beach Clean up ~ Oregon Coast

Saturday 10-1 pm., March 26^th,

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Cubanisimo ~ Monthly Salsa Lessons, March 19th at 5pm

The next salsa lesson is already filling up. The $15 fee includes a wines tasting and a 1-hour beginners-level salsa dance lesson. Our lessons are taught by Mz. Jitterbug, a local dance instructor here in Salem, OR. They are held at our wine tasting room, and outside in the sunshine when weather permits.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon by emailing Vino@CubanisimoVineyards.com, or by calling (503)588-1763. Pre-payment is required for groups of 5 or more.

They typically offer salsa lessons every 3rd Saturday of the month, so if this time doesn’t work for you, check back for next month’s lesson!

Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills - March 26, 2011

Come howl at the moon and celebrate our second Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills event! Last year, we sold out two weeks before the event, and our guests loved the chance to taste wines and discuss the vintage with most of the key principals of the Eola-Amity Hills winemaking community

This year, we've assembled 27 wineries from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, and even a few from outside the AVA who make wines from Eola-Amity Hills fruit. Once again you'll be able to taste the wines, talk with the winemakers, and buy some wine too! Each winery will be featuring one wine for sale at a discounted price so you can go home with your favorites. http://www.zenithvineyard.com/equinox.html

Enjoy delicious sweet and savory bites to complement your wine tasting experience from some of the best restaurants and caterers in our area!

When: Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Zenith Vineyard, 5657 Zena Rd NW, Salem
Tickets: $40 Per Person, Contact Betty Pataccoli, Redhawk Winery & Vineyard (503) 362-1596.

National Doctor's Day ~ March 30th

Take time to thank your doctor for all they do for you and your family.

The “happenings” has been dusted off and updated for February!

First Wednesday ~ Salem
Reed Opera House, 5-8 pm - Champagne, wine, chocolate with musical guests Paul Marche & Dana McCarty. Greek family dancing at Macedonia.
Winter Blues performance in the Trinity Ballroom with Ty Curtis and Curtis Salgado! 7:30-9:30 $5 cover.

First Friday ~ Silverton
Boutique Romantique First Friday Event – Lunaria Gallery 7-9pm

February, that time of year when romance is in the air and our thoughts turn to those we love. Stop in at Lunaria Gallery's Boutique Romantic for très chic treasures and Valentine gifts. Perhaps a special painting for your loved one? A pair of one-of-a-kind earrings for your best-buddy girlfriend? A beautiful unique purse for your mom? A special sculpture to put on your friend's desk at work? We also have the most exclusive grouping of hand-made greeting cards in town.

Superbowl 2011 – Silverton Nickel ~ Feb 6
All you can eat football buffet at the Wooden Nickel $7.99
Bring your sweetie here and let us do the cooking!
Wooden Nickel Valentine’s Menu – Monday February 14th
· Steak Medallions in a Red Wine Demi Glaze with Shrimp Scampi $18.95
· Slow Smoked Prime Rib with an 8oz Lobster Tail $24.95
· Pan Fried Oysters, Stuffed Prawns and Dungeness Crab Legs $23.95
· 8oz Steamed Lobster Tail Dinner $16.95
Valentine Dinner Specials come with a Complimentary Dessert for Two!

Vitality at Wellspring ~ Woodburn
http://iamvitality.com/ Be My ValentineFeb 14th we are having a special Valentine’s Day Dinner; Prix fixe 3 course dinner for $25.00. or 5 course for $35 Choose from Chardonnay wine baked halibut or Pepper crusted beef tenderloin & chocolate lava bundt cake dessert. The five courses look amazing. Check out the website and learn about Chef Eric. We’ve been a couple times and must say the food is d’lish!

Boon's - McMeneman's ~ Feb 12th, Salem
The Oh-My-My's will be playing at 9:00pm, no cover. Not for the faint of heart! Two gals, Indie-Blues, lot's of laughs. Great cajun tot's & cocktails! Hope I see you there!

Pinot Noir & Chocolate Celebration ~ Feb 12th & 13th, 11-6 pm Willamette Valley Vineyards
Indulge yourself and your loved one in decadent chocolates paired with exquisite Pinot Noir. Our candle-lit cellar plays the perfect background to this pairing and tasting event, featuring gourmet artisans including Extreme Chocolates, Bursts Candies, and more. Enjoy unique, gourmet truffles alongside our 2008 Pinot Noir Quinta Reserva Port Style, a very special bottling that is only available for public tasting this one weekend each year. Bring your loved one, family and friends and relax while being treated to some of the finer things in life. $10 admission includes wine tasting and a Riedel wine glass. For an additional $5 upgrade to our Cellar Pass to experience barrel tasting with our winemakers as well as a library tasting featuring a selection of superbly aged wines.
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!

Domaine Margelle Vineyards ~ Saturday, February 12th , lunch or dinner
www.DomaineMargelle.com 20159 Hazelnut Ridge Road, Scotts Mills Oregon 97375
Valentine’s Food and Wine Pairing, Featuring Guest Chef Andrew Biggs. Includes 3-flight pouring.
Lunch Seating: 12 Noon ~ Cost: $50/person, gratuity not included
&
Dinner Seating: 5:30pm ~ Cost: $60/person, gratuity not included
Reservations Required : 503-873-0692
Even if you don't go to this event check out their website. Beautiful property and right in Scotts Mills!

Valentines Day!! February 14th Monday.

Extreme Chocolates: Unique Creations for The Four Graces Wines
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. 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 12, Noon through 4pm Location: The Four Graces tasting room, 9605 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee Cost: $15, waived for The Four Graces wine club members
For further information: call The Four Graces at (503) 554-8000 or info@thefourgraces.com or
Extreme Chocolates at (503) 581-6099

34th Annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival ~
The Mothership of wine festivals. February 25, 26, 27, 2011 Newport, Oregon The premier seafood & wine event of the west coast and the original Northwest seafood and wine festival.
http://www.newportchamber.org/seafood_wine.htm
Best time for this crazy event is first thing Friday, so plan to take the day off and head to the beach.

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 like silken lava.

Lullu's Tutto Cucina ~ 357 Court St NE, Salem 503-364-7900
http://www.lulluscookingclasses.com/cookingclasses.htm
What 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


Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer Snowshoe Series® - OR
http://tubbsromptostomp.com/event/or
Benefiting 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 26, 2011White River West Sno ParkMt Hood, Oregon
It is going to be a great event!! If you pre-register $35 or at the event it is $40. So if you are interested in attending, you should register by 2/1 as looks like they may sell-out!
Come out and cheer on Team: Stop the War in My-Rack!