Celebrate MAX Green Line
Grand Opening

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Free rides on the Green Line start at 11:30 a.m. and go through the end of the service day.

Celebration at Pioneer Courthouse Square

The MAX Green Line Grand Opening celebration at the Square reflects the best of what's downtown.

Music and entertainment

11:30–noon	Get a Life Marching Band, main stage
Noon–2 p.m.	Imago Theatre's menagerie of creatures roaming around Pioneer Courthouse Square and downtown
Noon–12:20 p.m.	Pride of Portland Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, Broadway stage
Noon	NW Children's Theater's "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" read by John Ellingson, TriMet Theater Bus
12:20–1 p.m.	Northwest Harmony Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, main stage
1-1:20 p.m.	Pride of Portland Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, Broadway stage
1 p.m.	NW Children's Theater's "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" read by John Ellingson, TriMet Theater Bus
1:20-2 p.m.	Obo Addy, main stage
2-2:30 p.m.	Alex Addy Drum Workshop, children's area
2 p.m.	NW Children's Theater's "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" read by John Ellingson, TriMet Theater Bus
2-2:20 p.m.	Pride of Portland Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, Broadway stage
2:20-3 p.m.	Stephanie Schneiderman, main stage
3-3:20 p.m.	Pride of Portland Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, Broadway stage
3 p.m.	NW Children's Theater's "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" read by John Ellingson, TriMet Theater Bus
3:20-4 p.m.	Terry Robb and Linda Hornbuckle, main stage
4-4:20 p.m.	Pride of Portland Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, Broadway stage
4 p.m.	NW Children's Theater's "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" read by John Ellingson, TriMet Theater Bus
4:20-5 p.m.	In Cahoots Quartet, Sweet Adelines and Signature, Barbershop Harmony Society
5-6 p.m.	Lily Wilde Orchestra
5 p.m.	NW Children's Theater's "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" read by John Ellingson, TriMet Theater Bus

 

Fashion, style and shopping

Fashion showings run throughout the day in the Fashion Lounge.
11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.	The Fashion Lounge in the Square will feature selections from Columbia Sportswear, Mercantile, Kathleen's of Dublin and Portland Fashion Week designers as well as Pioneer Place retailers such at Betsey Johnson and special features from Saks Fifth Avenue. Paul Mitchell Salon stylists will style hair in the custom-created on-site salon.

 

Dining and culinary arts

Downtown Portland features culinary delights on every corner. See local chefs in action on the cooking stage.
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	Todai chef demonstration
12:30-1 p.m.	Roman Macaroni Grill chef demonstration
1:15-1:45 p.m.	H50 Bistro at Hotel Fifty chef demonstration
2-2:30 p.m.	Red Star Tavern chef demonstration
2:45-3:15 p.m.	Ultimate Root Beer Floats featuring Crater Lake Root Beer and Ben & Jerry's ice cream
3:30-4:15 p.m.	Nel Centro chef demonstration
4:30-5:30 p.m.	Western Culinary Institute chef demonstration

 

Arts, culture and family fun

Time Honored Designs Face and Body
Face painting from noon-6 p.m.

Joe Mishkin
Balloon artist available from noon-2:30 p.m.

TriMet
TriMet's booth features local artist, Meredith Dittmar, the Portland artist who created the artwork used for the marketing of the MAX Green Line Grand Opening. She will sign free posters and show you how she works.

Portland Parks and Recreation
Portland Parks and Recreation hosts a climbing wall to challenge all athletes. Kids and families welcome.

Metro's Mini-Park
Learn about The Interwine—the region's network of parks, trails and natural areas.

The Children's Healing Arts Project (CHAP)
CHAP brings interactive art to the Square. Kids can paint their own creation on a stationary car.

Fossil Cartel
Challenge the geologist in the family. Investigate and identify minerals and rocks.

Tours

Regional Arts and Culture Council
One-hour tours of the Mall's art.

The Halprin Landscape Conservancy
45-minute tours of the urban designs of Lawrence Halprin including the Keller and Lovejoy fountains. Tours depart PSU Urban Center Plaza at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Green Means Go deals and fun

Portland Business Alliance
Visit the Portland Business Alliance booth for great downtown dining and shopping deals.

Forkfly.com
Visit the Forkfly.com booth for great downtown dining and shopping deals.

Cricket
Get your green wristband and show it at the Cricket booth for a free soda, then head to the Cricket stores at either Clackamas Town Center or downtown. The first 500 people to each store wearing their green wristband will receive a green envelope containing a prize. One winner at each store will win a grand prize containing a laptop computer, a USB modem and three months of free high-speed internet service from Cricket Broadband.

Other fun activities

Street performers
Performers will roam downtown streets surrounding the Square, delighting the eye with stilt walkers, magicians, jugglers and music.

Entertainers
Gary Heim and Wanderlust Circus

Downtown sponsors and partners

Downtown Marketing Initiative

Downtown Retail Council

Portland Business Alliance

Portland Mall Management, Inc.

Teufel Landscape

 

Celebration at Clackamas Town Center

The MAX Green Line Grand Opening celebration at Clackamas Town Center reflects the best of Clackamas County.

Music and entertainment

11:30 a.m.	Clackamas High School Band, main stage
1-1:20 p.m.	Sweet Spot Quartet, Pride of Portland Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, main stage
1:30-3 p.m.	Smoky and the Flames, main stage
1:30-3:30 p.m.	Do Jump Theater, Drive Less Save More booth
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Rex Putnam High School Choralaires and cast members of Cinderella
3:30-6 p.m.	Nomadic Theater roaming about
3:30-6 p.m.	"Not Your Average" Joe Mishkin Balloon Artist
5-6 p.m.	The Touchables, main stage

 

Family fun

Plan on being entertained. Get your face painted and enjoy antics from street performers, balloon magic and more. Challenge yourself to a climbing wall hosted by Portland Parks and Recreation.

Build a Bear Workshop
Fun activities for kids; win a party package and meet the mascot.

California Pizza Kitchen
Pizza box coloring contest for kids.

Hot Dog on a Stick
Free foam hats, lemonade samples and meet mascot "Ivanna."

The Picture People
The Picture People will be distributing free child safety ID kits.

REI
Free bike maintenance advice from REI bike techs. "Camp Crime Scene" tent display. Make your own trail mix.

Sierra Club
Fun with balloons and face painting.

Beaverton Modular Railroad
Learn about the joys of model railroading. Beaverton Modular Railroad club members span the history of railroading and represent many railroad companies across North America. See a replica of the MAX Green Line's Type 4 train.

Clackamas County Library
Children's reading area with stories at 1 and 3 p.m.

Clackamas County Parks and Recreation
Fun activities for kids

Clackamas County Government Channel
Watch award-winning program videos

Clackamas County Water Environment Services
Wathershed health information and fun activities for kids

Clackamas Town Center Pavilion

More entertainment, fun education and great giveaways.

The Body Shop
Get a "quick-over". Plus, receive a free hand and arm massage and free samples. 10% discount in stores all weekend.

Costco
Bean bag toss and get great "green" product samples, a water bottle or a reusable tote bag.

Cricket
Get your green wristband and show it at the Cricket booth for a free soda, then head to the Cricket stores at either Clackamas Town Center or downtown. The first 500 people to each store wearing their green wristband will receive a green envelope containing a prize. One winner at each store will win a grand prize containing a laptop computer, a USB modem and three months of free high-speed internet service from Cricket Broadband.

Drive Less Save More
Receive information on travel options. Enjoy performers from Do Jump Theater.

GNC
Free hats, sample products and receive a Gold Card.

Morgan Jewelers
Go to "Jewel School." Free on-site cleanings and discounted repair. Enter a contest to win a free pair of QZ stud earrings.

OnPoint Community Credit Union
Prizes at the prize wheel; frisbees, water bottles, t-shirts and calendars.

TriMet
Receive a free Green Means Go poster, plus transit information.

The Walking Company
Feet scanning, consultations and giveaways.

Farmers Market

Shop 15 area vendors for locally grown produce.

Food Court

Ben & Jerry's
Free ice cream.

Burgerville
Nomad, their first restaurant on wheels.

Pepsi
Cold beverages for sale.

Clackamas County

Clackamas County Arts Alliance
Local artists will demonstrate a variety of artistic styles and create two- and three-dimensional art.

Clackamas County Dog Shelter
Meet educational dogs and adoptable dogs and learn more about the joys and responsibilities of having a four-legged family member.

Clackamas County Sustainability Program
See how to make a solar oven

Clackamas County Bike Safety
Receive free education and information

Clackamas County Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Get your picture taken at the Mobile Information Van with backdrops that include the top of Mt. Hood, a tulip field or petting an elk.

North Clackamas Chamber Showcase

Stop at these booths for great deals, samples and information.

Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods

City of Happy Valley

City of Milwaukie

Clackamas Community College

Clackamas County Review

Clackamas Fire District 1

Clackamas TMA

Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center

Monarch Hotel and Conference Center

NatureBake/Dave's Killer Bread

New Seasons Market, Inc.

North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce

Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon Iron Works

Providence Milwaukie Hospital

University of Phoenix, Oregon Campus

 

Sponsors

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

City of Happy Valley

Clackamas County

Clackamas TMA

Clackamas Town Center

North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce

 

Celebration at SE Fuller Rd

Music and entertainment

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Harmony Rose Chorus, Sweet Adelines International

 

Clackamas County Booths

Water Environment Services
Clackamas County Service District #1 is working with North Clackamas Revitalization Area residents to add a sanitary sewer system at an affordable cost. Learn what that means for you.

Southgate Planning Association (SPA)
Talk with representatives from SPA, the community planning organization encompassing the North Clackamas Revitalization area.

Clackamas County Guide Dogs for the Blind
See Pups at Work for Sight (PAWS) puppy raising club with puppies and information about Guide Dogs for the Blind; puppies will ride the train as part of their training.

Clackamas County Sustainability Programs
Learn how to be more energy efficient, find easy steps to sustainability, resources, tax credits and rebates; see how to make a solar oven; check your knowlege of current waste reduction and recycling practices.

Clackamas County Development Agency
Investing Today for the Community of Tomorrow. Learn how urban renewal is working with the community to improve livability for everyone and pick up a commemorative train whistle! Also, receive information about the County's homebuyer assistance program.

Quiznos
Buy one/get one coupons. For purchase: chips, cookies and water.

Sponsors

Clackamas County

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

 

Featured events at Lents Town Center/SE Foster Rd Station

The MAX Green Line Grand Opening celebration will encompass a one-block cul-de-sac on SE Ramona St between SE 92nd Ave and the Lents Town Center/SE Foster Station. The Ramona Street Fair will showcase the good things happening in the Lents Town Center and will highlight informational booths, live music, vendors from the Lents International Farmers Market and children's activities.

Music and entertainment

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Casual Music Band
12:30-1:30 p.m.	Stardust Quartet, Pride of Portland Chorus, Sweet Adelines International
1:30-2:30 p.m.	Fulton Fontaine
2:30-3:30 pm.	Gerardo Calderon
3:30-4:30 p.m.	East Pete

 

Family fun

Chess for Success

Village Free School

Wattles Boys & Girls Club

 

Booths

Bureau of Environmental Services

Portland Water Bureau

Office on Neighborhood Involvement, Crime Prevention Program

East Portland Neighborhood Office

East Portland Action Plan

Friends of Gateway Green

Lents Neighborhood Association

Powellhurst-Gilbert Neighborhood Association

Foster Area Business Association

Lents International Farmers Market

Bicycle Transportation Alliance

Community Energy Project

Johnson Creek Watershed Council

Proud Ground

Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East

REACH Community Development

ROSE Community Development

Bike Friday and Coventry Cycle Works (showcasing transit-friendly folding bikes)

Soap Me!

Evolving Gardens

Zenger Farm

 

Sponsors and partners

Portland Development Commission

Lents Town Center Urban Renewal

Lents Neighborhood Association

Foster Area Business Association

Bike Friday

Coventry Cycle Works

 

Featured events at SE Main St Station
and Park & Ride

Music and entertainment

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.	Double Take Quartet, Sweet Adelines International
12:30 and 1:15 p.m.	CherryWood Village Harmonica Club
3:30 and 4 p.m.	CherryWood Village Band

 

Booths

Adventist Health
Free health screenings, free cloth shopping totes and healthy treats.

Portland Adventist Academy
Face painting and giveaways.

Newport Seafood Grill
Free seafood samples.

Coffee's On
Free pastries. Beverages for sale.

Warner Pacific College, Adult Program
Putting green for prizes, "Education is a hole in one!"

Oriental College of Medicine
Free acupuncture treatment for attendees.

CherryWood Village
Artists in Residence displays and demonstrations: water color, quilting, weaving, needlework, Garden Club, Travel Club, Wellness Center and Red Hat Society.

Sponsors

Portland Adventist Hospital

Coffee's On

 

 

Artwork by Meredith Dittmar