Holidays

7 Things to do in Montavilla This Winter

November 26, 2018 by Kimberly Gracianette Leave a Comment

1. Frosty Fest

The Montavilla East Tabor Business Association (METBA) is sponsoring holiday inspired
events to help you get in the holiday spirit:

Merry Montavilla Soiree:
Thursday, December 6th from 5pm to close
Join the Montavilla Business Association in Downtown Montavilla for discounts and specials on drinking, shopping, tasting, and holiday merriment! In the spirit of the season, please bring a canned food to donate to the Sunshine Division.
Santa and Hanukkah Harry Saturday – Saturday, December 8th from 11am to 2pm at Vino Veritas
Santa Claus and Hanukkah Harry will visit Montavilla! Stop by Vino Veritas (7835 SE Stark) on December 8th to create crafts, drink hot cocoa, sip mimosa, and take photos (bring your camera). Please bring a canned food to donate to the Sunshine Division.
Vote for your favorite METBA business Holiday Window Display between November 30 and December 16
Free Movie Screening – A Christmas Story December 16th at 2 pm at the Academy Theater

2. Shop Local

Take advantage of METBA’s unique business community and shop local. While you are out, pick up the METBA 2018 District Map that lists the diverse businesses in your community. Please everyone on your list with gifts of services, memberships, gift certificates, and many other unique options. When you need to replenish your shopping stamina, pop into our many cafes for caffeinated coffee, tea, and sweets: Bipartisan Cafe, Fillmore Coffee, Hungry Heart PDX, and Townshend’s Teahouse Montavilla.

3. Prepare for the weather

The Portland winter weather is upon us. METBA businesses such as Mr. Plywood can help you with weather-proofing your home. Should home projects go awry, you don’t have to go far to find exceptional physical therapists, such as New Heights Physical Therapy and Therapeutic Associates East Portland Physical Therapy.

4. See a Holiday movie at the Academy Theater

Our local theater offers a series of holiday inspired movies each November and December. Favorites such as The Wiz, West Side Story, Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, It’s A Wonderful Life, and My Neighbor Totoro offer something for everyone. Check out the Academy Theater website for a detailed list. Be sure to see the FREE screening of A Christmas Story December 16th at 2 pm. First come, first served, so arrive early!

5. Donate or volunteer

There are many local nonprofits that welcome your gifts of time or resources. The Montavilla United Methodist Church sponsors the Open Hearts Food Pantry every third weekend of the month. METBA’s Frosty Fest provides events in which you can drop off canned food for the Sunshine Division, making it easy for you to share some holiday good will. The Montavilla Farmers Market is offering the Everybody Eats Program once again for their December 23rd market day.

6. Get Your Art On!

You don’t have to go far to find great live music and theater in Montavilla:

Portland Metro Arts – theater and dance for the whole family
Vino Veritas – live music every Friday at 7 pm and Jazz Happy Hour every Sunday at
5 pm
Beanstalk – Micah and Me Music Show Monday December 3rd, 10-11 am. FREE
Montavilla Guitar Studio – The MGS Student Showcase is December 16th, 5:30-7:30 pm at Montavilla United Methodist Church, or Make your own music with guitar and Ukulele lessons for all ages.

7. Tuck in for a Sip

Need a break from the season? Montavilla can offer many satisfying beverage options to
put that cheer back in your day: Beer Bunker, Blank Slate, East Glisan Pizza Lounge,
Montavilla Brew Works, Redwood, Roscoe’s, Thatchers Restaurant and Lounge, The
Observatory, and Vino Veritas.

Fall News

October 3, 2018 by Michael Irikawa Leave a Comment

Greetings, members and friends! Fall is upon us and there is a lot happening in Montavilla.

Next week, METBA is holding its annual member meeting on October 8^th at Vino Veritas from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Head on out to learn more about what we do, meet your fellow neighborhood business owners, and let us know what’s on your mind.

METBA is also hosting its quarterly mixer event in November. Stop by Blank Slate on Monday the 12^th from 6:30 to 8:00 for complimentary drinks, snacks, and conversation with all of our amazing METBA members. This is a great opportunity to get to know your community.

Also in October: Come and celebrate with us on Glisan St. at our annual Harvest Festival! On October 27^th, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, our friends at Therapeutic Associates will be hosting this event with an array of fun autumnal activities for kids and families. There will be a carnival, crafts, live music, and a prize for the best costume.

With the change of season comes a change in schedule for the Montavilla Farmers Market. Their regular season comes to a close on October 28^th, but there will be a Thanksgiving Market on November 18^th, and winter stock-up markets in December, January, and February.

In new business news: if you haven’t yet had the chance, be sure to check out the full-fledged food cart pod on Stark and 76^th. Options include Hawaiian/Korean fare from Namu, Mexican from Azul Tequila, Jamaican from Jamrock, Thai from Thai Carnation, and coffee from Nectar. We are always excited to see more options for eating local!

Also, the good folks at Threshold Brewing have been working hard all summer long to get ready for opening day and they are almost there! Stay tuned to social media for the announcement of their grand opening, which should be happening sometime around mid to late October.

We hope to see all of you members and neighbors out and about and let’s all remember to eat, drink, and shop local this fall!

Frosty Fest 2016

Printable Soiree Guide and “I Spy” Form

Join your friends and neighbors to celebrate the winter holidays in Historic Downtown Montavilla (SE Stark Street from 76th to 82nd).

The fun begins on Friday, December 9th with the 4th Annual Merry Montavilla Soiree Business Crawl! The celebration continues on Saturday, December 10 when Santa visits Wix Insurance. The Fest winds up Friday, December 18 with a free showing of Elf at Academy Theater. Throughout Frosty Fest, businesses will be competing in a window display competition. Full schedule and details are below.

Window Display Competition

Click here to vote for you favorite Downtown Montavilla Holiday Window Display.

Frosty Fest Schedule

December 9 — 5pm — Close
4th Annual Merry Montavilla Soiree Business Crawl
and JOIN Warm Clothing Drive
Location: Historic Downtown Montavilla (SE Stark from 76th to 82nd)

Visit the following bars and restaurants (more may be added, so check back on the 9th for a complete list and to download a flyer) for special treats:

The Observatory / Over and Out
- Soiree special: $5 Mulled Wine
- Bring warm clothing to donate to JOIN and receive a free (empty) growler
Ya Hala
- Soiree specials: Pom Sour and Spanakopita
Redwood
- Soiree special: Glogg
- Bring warm clothing to donate to JOIN and receive $1 off your glogg
Townshend’s Teahouse
- Soiree special: Mint Creme Latte
- Bring warm clothing to donate to JOIN and get 20% off your beverage
Vintage
- Soiree special: Egg Nog
Bipartisan Cafe
- Soiree special: Egg Nog
Montavilla Brew Works
- Soiree special: Two very limited release beers on tap

Participate in an “I Spy” contest and be entered to win some gifts from local businesses. Details coming soon…

December 10 — 11am — 2pm
Santa Saturday at Wix Insurance
8037 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97213

Stop by Wix Insurance to visit Santa and enjoy cocoa and crafts.

December 18 — 5pm
Free showing of Elf
Location: Academy Theater
7818 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215