LAUGH for Livability
Thanks for Joining Us!
LAUGH for Livability is an evening filled
with spoken word, sharp-tongued political
satire and
musical talents from our region's leaders and
rising
stars.
Between bouts of knee-slapping laughter
you'll enjoy
cocktails; locally-produced beer, wine, and
hors d'oeuvres (featuring organically-grown
produce and meats); a
silent auction showcasing the region's local
businesses and a raffle featuring an
Electra Amsterdam
Bike valued at $550 donated by the Bike
Gallery
(raffle
tickets may be purchased in advance).
NEW THIS YEAR!.....Just to add to the fun, hold onto that Halloween costume because we want to see you "Dress for Livability"....what does that mean, you say?....we don't have a clue but we bet you do! Get in touch with your inner (or outer...) first grader, tap your "creative intelligence" and come dressed as an ecoroof...affordable housing...alternative transportation....you name it! Costumes are certainly not required but for those of you that are game there will be a prize for the best costume!
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Coalition's work to connect issues, organizations and individuals to ensure a livable region for everyone.
This year's LAUGH for Livability brought to you through the generous support of:
Date: Friday, November 16, 2007
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Melody Ballroom, 615 SE Alder
Raffle Tickets: $5 each or five for $20
Purchase Tickets Now through CLF's Secure Donation Page!
Program: Silent auction & raffle featuring delightful items from our region's great businesses beginning at 7 pm. Serving of cocktails, beer, wine, and hors d‘oeuvres also beginning at 7 pm.
Show starts at 8:30.
- Metro Councilor Robert Liberty: Co-Emcee
- 105.1 "The Buzz's" Daria O'Neill: Co-Emcee
- Oregon League of Conservation Voters Director Jonathan Poisner: Our intrepid Roving Reporter
- The Cutting Room Floor featuring Darr Durham, Lori Meadows, and Eric Stachon of 1000 Friends of Oregon.
- Rep. Carolyn Tomei: Dancing the "Legislative Tango" (yes...really dancing the Tango!)
- Metropolitan Group Creative Director & President Eric Friedenwald-Fishman (invited): Point/Counter-Point
- Long time favorites, 1000 Friends' of Oregon Director Bob Stacey and Evan Manvel return as: Click & Clack the Car Talk guys
Music by:
- Padam Padam including KBOO's Barbara Bernstein
- The Unsustainable Developments featuring Ashley Henry & Ben Sturgill
- The Ed Sullivan Band including Meeky Blizzard of Congressman Blumenauer's office
- Verde Director Alan Hipolito & the Ass-kickers of the Fantastic
- The Grasping Wastrels featuring Metro Councilor Rex Burkholder and Metro Legislative Affairs Manager Randy Tucker
The Bike Gallery has generously donated an Electra Amsterdam bike (valued at $550) for the Raffle at this year's LAUGH! Raffle Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Rather than waiting for the evening of the event you can purchase your tickets in advance either online or by calling us at 503-294-2889. You do not have to attend LAUGH to win the raffle...but why would you want to miss your moment of fame & glory?
Want a preview of what to expect at this year's LAUGH? Listen to the audio from our last LAUGH here.
Help us make this [LAUGH] the biggest and best one yet!
There are many ways to support this great event!
- Become a sponsor and help underwrite event costs so that everyone can join the fun, and more proceeds go back to fund CLF's work for livable communities.
- Ask your employer to consider purchasing a block of tickets or donate an item to the silent auction.
- Volunteer to help organize the big night!
Email Ron Carley at ron@clfuture.org or call him at (503) 294-2889 for more details about how to be involved.