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A bleak Valentine's Day in 2021, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines – Surrey Now-Leader - Surrey Now-Leader

Get local stories you won't find anywhere else right to your inbox.Sign up here This 2018 photo provided by Cris Charbonneau shows Gil and Mercy Galicia in Beaverton, Ore. The couple have barely left their home since coronavirus lockdowns began, said their daughter, Cris Charbonneau. They had not been able to see their large, close-knit family, three children and six grandchildren spread across the country. Like many seniors, the year has been especially hard on them. (Cris Charbonneau via AP) Let's block ads! a hr... https://www.surreynowleader.com/news/a-bleak-valentines-day-in-2021-lovers-find-hope-in-roses-vaccines/

Florists will give away flowers today to Petal It Forward (photos) - OregonLive.com

If you want to plug into flower power, here is a list of some of the florists participating in the Petal It Forward flower giveaway to promote local growers:Beaverton: Westside FloristBrookings: Always in Bloom Florist & GiftsCoos Bay: Checkerberry's Flowers and GiftsCorvallis: From the Heart Floral DesignEugene: Dandelions Flowers & GiftsMilwaukie: Poppies & Paisley FloralPortland: Floral Sunshine, Goose Hollow Flowers, Portland Flower Works, Sellwood Flower Co., Sophisticated Floral and the Planning GroupSherwood: It's All ArrangedTillamook: Sunflower Flats (Friday)Vancouver, Washington: Mountain View High School floral students-- Janet Eastmanjeastman@oregonian.com503-799-8739@janeteastman... http://www.oregonlive.com/hg/index.ssf/2017/10/free_flowers_petal_forward_pdx.html

Is Oregon Ready, Rose Pruning: Washington County Events - OregonLive.com

Oregon Symphonic Band: Conductor Michael Burch-Pesses directs the "As You Wish!" Valentine's weekend concert, set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Southridge High School, 9625 S.W. 125th Ave., Beaverton. Tickets: $10-15; students free. Concert repeats 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at Scappoose High School, 33589 S.E. High School Way, Scappoose.Annual pruning demo: Learn how to correctly prune trees, shrubs and flowers, guided by professional pruner Bill Stone and volunteers. Each attendee may bring two tools to be sharpened. The free event takes place 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 13, rain or shine, at 3850 S.W. Minter Bridge Road, Hillsboro. Co-sponsor is Tualatin Valley Garden Club.Genealogical meeting: Pam Vestal of Generations Genealogy presents a free lecture, "Filling in the Stories of Our Female Ancestors," during the next meeting of the Genealogical Society of Washington County, Oregon. The public is welcome at the 10 a.m. meeting, Saturday, Feb. 13, at Hillsboro Main Library, 2850 N.E. Brookwood Pkwy., Hillsboro.Love and Classic Film: Hillsboro Artists Regional Theatre (HART) presents Judy Garland's 1945 film "The Clock" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at HART, 185 S.W. Washington St. Hillsboro. Tickets: $15-25. Doors open 6:15 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, concessions, raffles and door prizes.Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising: The monthly concert with this roots music group at Winona Grange is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Doors open 6:45 p.m. at the grange, 8340 S.W. Seneca St., Tualatin. Tickets: $12-20.Free Family Day: The Washington County Museum will celebrate Oregon's 157th birthday with a free family day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the museum, 120 E. Main St., Hillsboro. Hillsboro 1959 Centennial Wagon will be on display, and there will be hands-on activities for young guests.FEB. 14Cabaret Cupid: Hosted by Hillsboro's Bag&Baggage theater company, guest stars include six-time Tony Award nominee Corey Brunish, Broadway Rose Theatre founder Dan Murphy and Oregon Symphony bassoonist Carin Packwood. This fundraiser for the Portland Area Theatre Alliance V... http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2016/02/is_oregon_ready_rose_pruning_w.html

How Portland's 100-year-old Alpenrose went from dairy to institution - OregonLive.com

So their grandfather, founder Henry Cadonau, dedicated some land just below the dairy barns to a rudimentary field.That caught the attention of the brand-new Beaverton Little League team, who needed a diamond. Cadonau figured that could be his way to give back to the community that supported his business. A dugout was built. Lights were installed. Children came, and played.Today, the Alpenrose field is home to the Little League Softball World Series.That field was the beginning of Alpenrose's change from milk company to Portland institution. The business turns 100 this year, not an easy feat in the ruthless dairy industry. When Henry Cadonau started Alpenrose in 1916, as many as 80 small Dutch, German and Swiss family dairies dotted the Portland region. Most of those are gone. Alpenrose remains.That longevity is in no small part because, for many Oregonians, the Alpenrose brand invokes not just milk, but hot summer nights and freshly cut grass. To the Cadonau family, that nostalgia is a bonus for business -- albeit an unintentional one."There's brand loyalty and brand concerns, and that's always part of it. But none of it was started that way," said Carl Cadonau Jr., who now runs the business with his cousin and fellow former rosebush marauder Birkland. "It's a real responsibility I feel we have as long as we're here to continue doing these things."A family businessIn 1891, Florian Cadonau and his son worked a small dairy at Southwest Ve... http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2016/01/alpenrose_dairy_lasts_100_year.html

Portland area bakers, florists on front lines of 'religious freedom' and gay ... - OregonLive.com

This week, The Oregonian/OregonLive dropped in on four locally owned bakeries and florists around the metro area to get their perspectives on the national debate.From Portland to Beaverton to unincorporated Clackamas County, Robeson and other small business owners talked about their approach to customer service and when, if ever, it's appropriate to bring religion into a business transaction.The issue flared in Oregon two years ago, when the owners of a Gresham bakery cited their Christian beliefs against same-sex marriage in refusing to produce a wedding cake for a lesbian couple. State officials found the owners of Sweet Cakes by Melissa had discriminated against the women on account of their sexual orientation, and this month they are expected to announce recommended damages of $150,000 or more."We had a lot of people test the waters" after the gay women filed a complaint against the bakery owners, Robeson said. "We had multiple phone calls from people wondering where we stood."There were no confrontations and the inquiries eventually died down.Still, "I am very torn in a lot of ways," Robeson said of the Sweet Cakes owners. "If they truly have strong (religious) convictions, I feel they ought to be able to operate their private business."At the same time, for us, we don't deny service for anyone. Where would we draw the line?"***At St. Johns Flower Shop in North Portland, Pat McDonald is the fourth owner of a shop that's been in business since 1942. He operates out a small storefront on North Lombard Avenue, a few blocks away from the shuttered bar whose owner got into legal trouble when he asked a group of transgender people to stay away, saying their presence was hurting his business.McDonald knows all about what happened next. The state awarded $400,000 in damages to the 11 customers, saying they had been discriminated against. Unable to pay, the owner closed the bar and laid off his employees.McDonald bought the floral shop in 1996 and says his business philosophy is simple: To provide a service for whoever walks in the door."There's no reason for me to want to not serve anybody who walks in my door," he said. "To have somebody say we're not going to serve you, that's not right.' "McDonald said he advertised in the Gay Yellow Pages for several years as a sign that his business was open to all, but eventually stopped because of the cost."It got just a little response," he said with a laugh. "Not enough to pay for the ad."He said he regularly provides flowers for gay or lesbian weddings and funerals, and counts three gay-owned businesses among his weekly customers."They are the easiest people to work for and work with," McDonald said. When it comes down to it, "I guess you could say, 'These guys' money is as green as mine.' "***Beaverton Florists is a family-owned business that's spanned three generations since its founding in 1943. The store is on Southwest Watson Avenue just south of busy Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway.At 33, Sara Hill is the daughter-in-law of store owners Keith and Sheri Hill and, with her husband Andy, is poised to take over the company's management in the coming years."I think it's ridiculous that any business would turn away a gay couple," she said. "As a business, you're shooting yourself in the foot to deny anybody."Hill said she doesn't have strong religious beliefs, characterizing herself as "either a humanist or an atheist," but noted that neither perspective is relevant when it comes to serving Beaverton's diverse communities."On a daily basis, we are delivering to lots of clients and we have to know a little about their traditions in order to serve them," Hill said.Hill said she is in charge of the floral shop's greeting cards and has made it a point to expand the inventory beyond "Mr. and Mrs." to include "Mr. and Mr." and "Mrs. and Mrs." options."I really don't get it," she said of the Gresham bakers' refusal to bake a wedding cake. "All you're doing is selling something to someone. You're not... http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2015/04/portland_area_bakers_florists.html

10 Northern Michigan Florists – mynorth.com - MyNorth.com

February and whether yours is a newly budding relationship or a blossoming one, let your significant other know they’re special to you with a Valentine’s Day bouquet from a Northern Michigan florist.These 10 Northern Michigan florists (from Traverse City to Ludington!) are great to keep in mind for Valentine’s Day, but they also create arrangements year-round for weddings, funerals, anniversaries, parties and more!Beads and Blooms Florist78 N. Jebavy Dr. Ludington, MI 49431, 231.845.6537 or 231.425.4133A local florist that delivers on a personal level, “all flower arrangements are artistically arranged in a vase and hand-delivered to the recipient.” Flower’s From Sky’s the Limit413 Michigan St. Petoskey, MI 49770, 231.347.7770Pick out the perfect pair of posies (or whatever suits your fancy) online and choose from a wide variety of arrangements that can be delivered in Petoskey or nationwide. Flower Station341 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684, 231.946.1742, toll free:Located a short walk from the heart of downtown Traverse City, the Flower Station is a family owned store that offers a selection of imported and locally grown fresh flowers.Hagstrom’s Flowers... https://mynorth.com/2015/01/10-northern-michigan-florists/

Longtime CEO of Wedel’s Nursery remembered for love of faith, family, fishing and flowers - mlive.com

Andy Wedel said.He shared his love for plants and flowers in every way he could think of, his son said. He helped found the Michigan Certified Nurseryman Program in 1980. And he also spent 42 years on the air for WKZO 590 AM, delivering “Over the Garden Fence” on Saturday mornings.George Wedel picked up the mic from father Harley Wedel in 1963, before passing it to Andy Wedel 15 years ago. One of Southwest Michigan’s longest-running radio shows, it has stayed in the family in a similar way the nursery and garden center has, Andy Wedel said.Four generations of Wedels have put their hard work, sweat and love into the business Harley Wedel started more than seven decades ago. George Wedel was the company’s longest leader, though, the family says. His wife of 61 years, Joyce Wedel, who survives George, was also involved for many years in running the family business.Related: Sunny weather provides Kalamazoo-area gardeners respite amid coronavirus outbreakAll three of George Wedel’s children, including daughter Bonnie Russell, work there. He also has three grandchildren who work for Wedel’s. His brother Roger Wedel, now the last surviving child of Harley Wedel’s four children, is also still involved in the business, Schwartz said.That only scratches the surface of cousins, aunts and uncles who work at the nursery, now located in Texas Township, as well as the family’s farm and other related businesses, she said.Who will take over the business with George Wedel now gone is unknown, Schwartz said. But one thing is for certain — it will stay in the family.Known for his joy of bringing people together for picnics and BBQs on Sunday afternoons, George Wedel also loved fishing and the Detroit Tigers — his two biggest passions outside of his faith and love for plants, his children said.Each year, he would look forward to trips to Drummond Island to go perch fishing, Lake Erie to fish for walleye and an annual trip to Detroit for a ballgame, Schwartz said. Andy Wedel recalled trips to the South Haven pier as a child to catch perch.In addition to fishing, Andy Wedel recalled growing up in “gardens so big a child could get lost in” them and “Detroit Tiger baseball blaring over the little AM radio sitting out on the post.”“I think he has been part of making this county more beautiful,” Schwartz said. “All the trees, shrubs and plants that have been put in all over Kalamazoo County. Our business is 74 years old, just think how many things have been planted around here.“He had a work ethic was like no other and it’s really just why I feel our business has survived and done so well.”A visitation for Wedel will take place from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 28, at Country Christian Evangelical Free Church, 9286 36th St. in Scotts. The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 29, at the church. Wed... https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2020/06/longtime-ceo-of-wedels-nursery-remembered-for-love-of-faith-family-fishing-and-flowers.html

COVID-19 devastated flower shops. Local florists hope Valentine's Day starts resurgence - Hometown Life

That was the case for Bob Kupfer and Tiffany Florist in downtown Birmingham last spring. When he was closed for several weeks when COVID-19 was first detected in Michigan, he was left with a cooler full of flowers that couldn't be sold. So he would take them outside his shop at 784 S. Old Woodward and leave them in a bucket for those taking a walk and looking to get out of the house during quarantine. "When we shut down, every day I would come here and put a bucket of flowers in the street," he said. "There's a ton of people who walk by here every day. We were giving away flowers for a long time."Unknown factorsThat won't be the case in February. Kupfer said he is confident those looking to buy their sweetie some flowers — including the traditional red roses associated with the holiday — will be able to, whether they order a week early or walk in the afternoon of Feb. 14.Still, he said, it's best to order ahead to make sure customers can get exactly what they're looking for, since it's a guessing game this year as to how sales will go."The big unknown is, who's going to be buying for Valentines Day?" Kupfer said. "Do we need 10,000 of something or 1,000 of something?"More: Lottery awaits Golden ticket call from $1 billion Mega Millions winner, teachers or notMore: Many families eager to get back to in-person schooling. See what your district has plannedDonna Podpora, who co-owns Donna & Larry's Flowers in Northville with her husband Larry Podpora, said they are starting to get more clarity about what to expect for Valentine's Day, but there were still plenty of questions in late January as they got their shop at 1063 Novi Road decorated with hearts a stuffed bears."Even the suppliers are saying they don't where they're going to get the flowers from at this point. They've got the orders placed. They don't know what's going to come in," said Donna Podpora, who's owned the shop north of Eight Mile for nearly 37 years. "They don't know what to charge us because they don't know what they're going to have to pay because they don't know what they're going to get. It's just so different."Valentine's Day and Mothers Days are widely considered the two biggest days for giving flowers, and flower shops across the region have prepped since before Christmas. It's a big holiday for deliveries, though those look vastly different this year compared to previous years.One issue with Valentine's Day this year isn't the result of COVID-19 but of the calendar: Feb. ... https://www.hometownlife.com/story/money/business/2021/02/03/order-valentines-day-flowers-early-year-florists-say/4226899001/

2021 Virtual Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo Promises to be Like None Other - PerishableNews

Michigan Floral FoundationGold Exhibitor Sponsor:          DWF-Flint, FloraCraft, Mayesh WholesaleSilver Exhibitor Sponsor:         DWF – Toledo, Rokay FloralAgain visit www.glfee.com for full details on this event. Mark your calendars now and save the date for the 2022 Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo schedule for March 4-6, 2022 in Grand Rapids, MI.   We look forward to growing stronger and staying healthy over the next year so we can once again meet in person and see you at the 2022 GLFEE. The Great Lakes Floral Association is a multi-state full service trade organization representing more than 400 florists, growers, wholesalers, and 150 Certified Florist (CF). Located in Haslett, Michigan, GLFA offers group savings on insurance, financial services, credit card processing and supplies, office supplies; is the sponsor of the Certified Florist (CF) program; creates and hosts the annual Great Lakes Floral & Event Expo; conducts educational seminars throughout the year at the association headquarters and various other facilities; publishes The Professional Florist magazine; hosts the GLFA website, and interacts with state/federal government agencies. For more information on GLFA, visit their web site at www.greatlakesfloralassociation.org. ... https://www.perishablenews.com/floral/2021-virtual-great-lakes-floral-event-expo-promises-to-be-like-none-other/