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South Waterfront, Banks of the Willamette

OHSU + Bob's Red Mill

Today OHSU announced a major gift - $25M for the founding of a new institute for nutrition.

Bob and Charlee Moore of Bob's Red Mill commit to donate $25 million to launch OHSU nutrition institute

The CHH atrium was filled with people who were asked to wear red in honor of the announcement.

 Bob (in hat) and Charlee in the front row.

You can watch video of the event here:

Other coverage:
http://www.pitchengine.com/pitch/172603/
http://www.oregoncitynewsonline.com/news/story.php?story_id=131619920649391400
http://www.oregonlive.com/health/index.ssf/2011/09/portland_couple_pledge_25_mill.html
http://www.kgw.com/news/local/OHSU-gets-25000000-donation-129979093.html
http://www.katu.com/news/business/129982718.html

Filming today: Nintendo commercial

A crew from local video production company @Large Films showed up this morning to film in Elizabeth Caruthers Park. They are shooting a corporate commercial for Nintendo. They will be filming in the park all day.

So the running list of South Waterfront as film/photo backdrop continues:

• Nintendo commercial
• Grimm episode 4
• Nike ads
• Leverage season finale

Open for business: Stylefront

Stylefront, the new clothing boutique located in the Ardea, is now open for business!

They are carrying high-end denim brands: James Jeans, Siwy Denim for women, and James Jeans, Levis, and the Swedish brand, Cheap Monday, for men.

They carry several brands of shoes, including a variety of Doc Martens and a few Reebok for men. The womens' section also offers several brands of handbags, as well as some Spanx, and Calvin Klein under-things.

There is rumored to be a grand opening happy hour-type event taking place in the next week or two. Stop by and check it out!

Movies in the Park Sept 9

Movies in the Park is happening tomorrow night in the South Waterfront @ Elizabeth Caruthers Park. On screen this week is Hitchcock classic, North by Northwest.

A band called "Golden Harvest Duo" will be playing at 6:30pm.

Here is a little more info on the event from the South Waterfront Community Relations:

Movies in the Park!Get ready for Elizabeth Caruthers Park to transform into a fantastic movie theater in your back yard during September.  Pre-movie entertainment begins at 6:30 pm and movies begin at dark.  View Portland Parks & Recreation's full summer movie schedule here.    

Let's make a great impression on visitors to our neighborhood and create a clean and beautiful area to sit and play in the park during August and September by being extra conscious of properly disposing of dog waste this summer.  Thursday Movies in the Park at Elizabeth Caruthers Park: 

• Thursday, September 8, 6:30 pm:  North By Northwest plus pre-movie entertainment Golden Harvest Duo.Elizabeth Caruthers Park
  3508 SW Moody Avenue, Portland, OR Map It
  

ALL MOVIES FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC