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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

Eastern Floral launches subscription plans - GR|MAG

Courtesy Eastern FloralEastern Floral announced two new subscription programs: plant of the month and a customizable flower subscription, available at all of its West Michigan locations.With these new subscriptions, holiday promotions and Michigan-made gift baskets, the family-owned florist said it hopes to inspire the community to shop local this holiday season.“We wanted to offer a unique gift-giving opportunity that would truly spread joy throughout the year, said Bing Goei, president of Eastern Floral. “Not only can you give the gift of flowers year-round to loved ones, but you can also support and celebrate local businesses with a variety of Michigan-made gift options.”New membership detailsPlant of the monthMembers receive a new blooming plant every month at any Eastern Floral location$55 for 12 monthsIncludes a 4-inch decorative containerMembers receive 20% off merchandise when they stop in for their monthly plantFlower subscriptionMonthly flower arrangement deliveryChoose from three, six or 12 monthsChoose package level: standard ($60 bouquet), deluxe ($75) or premium ($100)Other options are available upon requestAll subscriptions placed in December receive free shippingEastern Floral also is offering 40% off all merchandise and othe... https://www.grmag.com/look-feel/eastern-floral-launches-subscription-plans/

Flower shop target of online harassment after Shinkle abstains from Michigan vote - Detroit Free Press

Ashley Nerbovig  Detroit Free PressPeople threatened the life of a Republican on the Michigan canvassing board and tanked the online reviews of his brother's flower shop as the board voted to certify state election results Monday. Republican Norm Shinkle abstained from the vote, alluding to election issues in Detroit, while fellow Republican and Vice Chair Aaron Van Langevelde voted with the board's two Democratic members. The board certified the state election results, which showed Joe Biden earned about 154,000 more votes than President Donald Trump. The next step in the process is for Michigan's electors to cast the state's 16 Electoral College votes on Dec. 14. "I don't know about my Democrat colleagues, but I know Aaron and I received quite a few comments, outright threats, nasty emails telling me my family's at risk," Shinkle said. "I had one person even suggest simply, you got to vote yes to certify for the safety of your family."More: Michigan board votes to certify election results despite GOP calls to delayMore: Mich. Suprem... https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2020/11/24/michigan-board-state-canvassers-shinkle/6401546002/

Plymouth flower shop closes after four decades as owner retires - Hometown Life

Museum, the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and volunteering with Angela Hospice with flowers."We're always trying to do for others," she said.Then earlier this year, the coronavirus pandemic hit Michigan, forcing her to close her doors temporarily. During that time, she looked ahead to what doing business in a world occupied by COVID-19 looked like. She said she did not want to operate like that and risk her health. So she's decided to retire."While we were closed, every day in the news was something different," she said. "I just said, 'I think that it's time.'"'I'm going to miss the customers'Ribar, who still lives down the street from the floral shop, said she was sad to hear the shop still bearing her name would close, but understood why Morrison would decide to do it.She said meeting Morrison decades ago was an important point in her professional life."It would've been a monumental task (to stay open). She's a hard worker, always has been," Ribar said of Morrison. "She does anything you need to do and happy to do it. We did a good thing when we met Lori."Morrison planned to be out of the space by the end of the month. While Morrison said she's looking forward to spending time with family and friends or traveling near Christmas instead of working, she said she will miss the loyal customers that came in all the time looking for that personal touch in flowers. She said she hasn't ruled out helping out in other flower shops in the future; she said she's already had some people inquire if she wants to help during a busier season in the future."I'm going to miss the customers," she said. "I'm certainly not going to miss the long hours or smelling like sap. "I am going to miss the people I see every Christmas."... https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/local/plymouth/2020/06/25/plymouth-floral-shop-closes/5306585002/

10 Northern Michigan Florists - 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/