HOUR Exchange - Quarterly Events

Winter Market & Celebration

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 19:45:33 -0800

Start:
December 11, 2005 - 5:00am

Location:
Old World Deli, 341 SW Second Street, Corvallis

Join us for the HOUR Exchange FOURTH Annual Winter Celebration. The celebration will feature Locally crafted one-of-a-kind gifts and entertainment throughout the afternoon including Staff & Poi Dancing by Fireality, musical performances by Debo, Karen Jean, Cassandra Robertson, The Dancing Moon Orchestra, and the Honey Creek String Band, and a spectacular baked goodies sale and drawing to benefit the HOUR Exchange. Activities for kids include crafts, coloring contest, and “pick a cracker!�?. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.

A Celebration of All Things Local

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:44:21 -0700

Celebration brings in folks
BY MICHAEL BOOTH
Corvallis GAZETTE-TIMES

CORVALLIS — The folk festival held Saturday at Avery Park in Corvallis drew in those interested in all things local.

The festival, called “A Celebration of All Things Local,” featured live music as well as local arts and crafts from 2 p.m. to dusk.

Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:34:03 -0700

Start:
March 22, 2008 - 11:00am

Location:
101 NW 23rd St , Corvallis

Join us for our Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting this March 22. We will celebrate with a Spring HOUR Trader Marketplace, media swap, and a community potluck. The spring is a good time for the Garden Exchange. Plan ahead and bring seeds, starts, bulbs, plants, and other items for exchange.
The spring is our time of renewal and when we hold our Annual Meeting. Members are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to offer comments and opinions during a facilitated vision sharing, hear the HOUR Exchange Annual Report, and elect fellow members for the 2008-2009 Board of Trustees. Stick around and be in the commemorative photo of the members at the event, and we will celebrate our 5-year members and present them with a gift as a thank you for their continued support. Mark your calendar now and plan to be attend. It will be a fun celebration not to be missed!

Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:37:16 -0700

Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting

Join us for our Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting this Saturday, March 22, from 11am-2pm, at the McLean Room at 101 NW 23rd Street (23rd & Monroe). We will celebrate with a Spring HOUR Trader Marketplace, media swap, and a community potluck. The spring is a good time for the Garden Exchange. Plan ahead and bring seeds, starts, bulbs, plants, and other items for exchange.

The spring is our time of renewal and when we hold our Annual Meeting. Our Annual Meeting and Potluck Brunch will be from 11am-12pm. Members are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to offer comments and opinions during a facilitated vision sharing, hear the HOUR Exchange Annual Report, and elect fellow members for the 2008-2009 Board of Trustees. Stick around and be in the commemorative photo of the members at the event, and we will celebrate our 5-year members and present them with a gift as a thank you for their continued support.

Winter Celebration

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:22:19 -0800

Start:
December 8, 2007 - 10:00pm

Location:
Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis

Join the HOUR Traders for their Winter Celebration Sunday, December 10, from 12-3 PM at the Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis.

Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, music, and entertainment. Our quarterly HOUR Traders Marketplace will be a great place to find the perfect locally-crafted holiday gift this season and meet the folks who trade HOURS . Pass on through, come for one act, or stay for the entire afternoon!

Music Performances By:
12-1PM – Eric Nicholson – Original Folk
1-2 PM – Sharilyn Ame – Celtic Fiddle
2-3PM –Brian Guereña – Guitar

During the celebration we will be holding our Annual silent auction – be sure to check out and place a bid on some of the wonderful contributed items and gift baskets. Also, drop by our “Baked Goodies” sale and choose for a great selection of delicious treats. All proceeds raised will go to our organization and holding more fun future events!

Harvest Gathering

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:10:54 -0700

You are invited to the HOUR Exchange’s Annual Harvest Gathering Thursday, September 25, from 7-9 PM in the McLean Room at 101 NW 23rd Street, in Corvallis. It will be a fun filled evening. Please join us!

The HOUR Traders Marketplace will be from 7-9 PM. You are encouraged to bring your garden harvest, HOURS, or other items to trade. This is a good time to network with others so you may also wish to bring along business cards or samples of your work. Table space will be available on a first-come basis.

We will also have a table set up for the Media Exchange. Bring your CD’s, DVD’s, or VHS tapes for swap.

Harvest Gathering

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:24:25 -0700

Start:
September 20, 2007 - 11:00am

Location:
McLean Room at 101 NW 23rd Street in Corvallis

Join us this September 20 for our Annual Harvest Gathering & Potluck Dinner from 6-9pm, in the McLean Room at 101 NW 23rd Street in Corvallis. Our quarterly gatherings are a great place to meet others who are a part of the HOUR Traders network and see first-hand some of the wonderful offerings that are available in exchange for HOURS.
This Fall we invite you to join us for an open mike: music, spoken word, dance, juggling, vaudeville, firewater demonstration, cat rustling, anything goes (well, just about anything). Bring your talents and join us for some fun.
We’ll set the stage for the HOUR Traders Marketplace. Members are welcome to bring along items for trade. If you would like to reserve a table space, please do so early. Space is limited and we will fill up.

2007 Summer Picnic & HOURS Folk Festival

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 08:19:07 -0700

Start:
June 9, 2007 - 1:00am

Location:
Thompson Shelter, Avery Park, Corvallis

LOCAL CURRENCY FOLK FESTIVAL & SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC

Mark your calendars and be sure to join us for an early start to summer at our sixth annual summer picnic, Sunday, June 10, from 1-5pm at the Thompson Shelter at Avery Park in Corvallis. We have a fun filled event planned for you this year of music, activities, community, and fun. Everyone is welcome.
This event is free of charge and open to all, but we are requesting donations to help us pay for the rising costs we’ve encountered this year using the city park.
The fun starts at 1pm! Here are a couple of reminders to make your afternoon and evening more enjoyable.

Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 07:11:22 -0800

Start:
March 17, 2007 - 4:30am

Location:
101 NW 23rd Street, Corvallis

Join us for our five-year celebration of trading local currency on Saturday, March 17, from 11:30-4pm. We will celebrate with an afternoon of trades, music, activities, and our annual membership meeting. Some of the planned activities include our Spring HOUR Trader Marketplace (Gardeners are encouraged to bring seeds, starts, bulbs, plants, and other items for exchange), a media swap (bring DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs for trade), and a community potluck.
During the Annual Meeting members will have the opportunity to offer comments and opinions in a facilitated vision sharing, hear the HOUR Exchange Annual Report, and will elect fellow members to the Board of Trustees.

HOUR Traders Winter Celebration

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 06:56:45 -0800

Start:
December 9, 2006 - 10:00am

Location:
Old World Deli, Corvallis

Please join us on Sunday, December 10, for the HOUR Exchange Winter Celebration, from 12-4:30 PM at the Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis.

We have an exciting day of activities, music, and entertainment planned for the Celebration. As well, you won’t want to miss the HOUR Traders Marketplace. It is the perfect place to browse for the perfect holiday gift. Pass on through, come for one act, or stay for the entire afternoon!

12-4PM – HOUR Traders Market, Silent Auction, Children’s Activities

ON STAGE:
12-1PM – Andrew Ayres - Blues
1-2 PM – Lorraine Anderson & Wendy Chambers - folk music

Harvest Gathering and Fundraiser Dinner

Mon, 9 Oct 2006 14:59:03 -0700

Start:
September 21, 2006 - 12:00am

Location:
Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW Second, Corvallis

Join us this September as we tastefully welcome the Fall season with an HOUR Trader gathering and fundraiser dinner. The dinner will feature a specialty of pasta including handmade ravioli, pasta con fungi, and lasagna ~ prepared using local ingredients! Dinners will be sold on a sliding scale and funds will benefit the HOURS program & the printing of the newspaper.

As always, the HOUR Traders will be the centerpiece of the gathering. Bring handmade goods, products, garden produce, and other items for trade. Don’t forget your HOURS! We welcome everyone to join us at our quarterly events and learn more about this unique community network. Mark your calendars now. Enjoy a wonderful meal and help support the HOUR Exchange.

Summer Picnic & Barter Fair

Wed, 31 May 2006 16:05:58 -0700

Start:
June 18, 2006 - 6:00am

Location:
Lions Shelter, Avery Park,. Corvallis

Sunday, June 18, 1pm-5pm, Lions Shelter, Avery Park, Corvallis. HOUR Exchange Summer Picnic & Barter Faire features music by the Leafhoppers and Siobhan, bellydancing, and community rhythm circle facilitated by Common Pulse. Bring your items and skills to trade for local currency. Free for all, everyone is welcome. For a full schedule of events visit our website after June 1. FMI 541-928-4723.

Summer Picnic & Barter Faire

Sat, 8 Jul 2006 19:03:10 -0700

The HOUR Traders are proud to present HOUR Fifth Annual Summer Picnic & Barter Faire June 18, 1-5pm, at the Lions Shelter in Avery Park in Corvallis, featuring musical performances by:
1-2pm Siobhan
2-3pm hammered dulcimer by Debo & Friends
3-4pm Eric Nicholson
4-5pm Community Rhythm Circle with Common Pulse - bring your percussion instruments - everyone is invited to dance and play.

Featured HOUR Traders include: Christina’s hand beaded jewelry & rosebud garlands, Debo’s QuintEssential botanicals, Gerry’s pottery & garden yens, Karen’s scenic photo coasters & unique wood crafts, Lisa’s reconstructed clothing, Rachel’s lanterns & paper crafts, Steve Redtail’s greenhouse basil starts, dried porcini mushrooms & white sage, Stacey’s beaded & cameo jewelry, Valerie’s watercolor cards & bookmarks, Zuzana’s nature stationary, Don, the Neighborhood Naturalist, Paul’s rocket stove demo… AND YOU! Bring yourself, friends, a blanket, and items to trade!

Harvest Gathering

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 22:38:45 -0700

Start:
September 18, 2005 - 10:00pm

Location:
Intaba's wood-fired eatery

Join us for our Harvest gathering and learn more about the HOUR Exchange and meet some of the folks who trade using HOURS. Stay posted for a schedule of events for the Harvest Gathering.

HOUR Exchange FOURTH Annual Summer Picnic

Tue, 21 Jun 2005 22:39:44 -0700

Start:
June 11, 2005 - 7:00am

Location:
Lions Shelter in Avery Park, Corvallis

LOCAL CURRENCY FOLK FESTIVAL & FOURTH ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC

Our much anticipated Summer Picnic will be held June 11 from 2PM-dusk nestled under the big trees at the Lions Shelter in Avery Park. We have a fun filled event planned for you this year, and here are a couple of reminders to make your afternoon and evening more enjoyable.

o Bring along a blanket or folding chair to sit on and enjoy the music.
o Please bring your own service-ware and utensils for the potluck.
o We will provide the placards for you to identify your dish. This will be helpful for those who have dietary restrictions.