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7 Things To Do in Montavilla this Spring

April 26, 2019 by Tina Leave a Comment

Shop at the Montavilla Farmers Market

Starting May 5th, the market is open every Sunday through October from 10 am to 2 pm. Buy local fresh produce and farm-based products. The market is located in the parking lot across from Mr. Plywood on Stark Street.

Stop by the METBA Spring Block Party May 18th

This annual event is an afternoon of music, art, food, wine, and family-friendly activities. The fun begins at 3 pm and goes till 9 pm on 81st Ave between Stark St. and Oak St. Check out our Montavilla.biz events page for more details.

Join a Neighborhood Clean Up

Participate in an existing event or even organize a clean up for your area. The city of Portland has neighborhood resources like SE Uplift to help you get started. Love Mt.Tabor? The nonprofit Friends of Mt.Tabor offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

Behold a Mt. Tabor Sunrise or Sunset

Bring your camera and take in spectacular views of the Portland cityscape or Mt.Hood. Be on the look out for the beautiful mid-May rhododendrons blooms. The park gates open at 5 am and close at 10 pm. Note the park is closed to motor vehicles on Wednesdays.

Participate in the Local Arts Scene

Attend an art walk, hear local music, or attend some live theater. Here are a few ideas:

Mt. Tabor Art Walk, May 18th & 19th
Portland Metro Arts, The Firebird, May 4th , Les Ruses d’Amour ballet starting May 4th

Remember Your Mom

Score major Mom points with these gift ideas for Mother’s Day:

Paint some pottery at Pottery Fun
Frame some art for her at KB Custom Frames
Gift a massage from our local businesses: Cocoon Massage, Genuine Movement, Serenity Therapeutic Massage

Hop on your bike

A bike ride is a great way to find some of our neighborhood gems:

Find a Little Free Library near you. Use LittleFreeLibrary.org’s map locator to plan your route.
Treat yourself with Cold as Ice ice cream at Heartbreaker Neighborhood Kitchen
Stand in an extinct volcano at the caldera on Mt.Tabor
Find the Stone Obelisk Mile Markers/ Baseline Mile markers on Stark St. (was once called Baseline) that date back to 1854.

Get out and enjoy springtime in Montavilla!

7 Things to do in Montavilla This Winter

November 26, 2018 by Tina 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!

2018 Montavilla Street Fair Press Release

July 12, 2018 by Tina 2 Comments

For Immediate Release

Press Contact:
Steve Rice, METBA Executive Director
503-784-8082
stephenmichaelrice@gmail.com

7/4/18

The Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association (METBA) is pleased to announce that its 7th annual street fair will occur on Sunday, July 29th in Downtown Montavilla from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Once again, fair organizers have secured permits from the city of Portland to close down SE Stark Street between 76th and 82nd Avenues for the event.

The Montavilla Street Fair is a family-friendly community celebration. In 2017, organizers estimated that 13,000 people attended the Montavilla Street Fair making it one of the largest street fairs in all of Portland and the single largest one-day event in East County. 15,000 are expected this year.

For the third year in a row, Adventist Health will be the presenting sponsor of the Montavilla Street Fair. “Adventist Health is proud to be an active member of the communities around us,” says Adventist Health’s David Russell, CEO. We continuously strive to be the best place for patients to receive care, and our presence at the Montavilla Street Fair is a way for us to remind our East Portland neighbors that we are close by and here to help.”

“Montavilla is an amazing community,” adds METBA President Tina Granzo. “Our residents and businesses, including Adventist Health always step up to support community events. The Montavilla Street Fair would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and volunteers.”

Organizers anticipate that over 150 vendors will be present at the event selling food and drink, art, hand crafts, clothing, as well as marketing local products and services. As in previous years, the event corresponds with the Montavilla Farmer’s Market, adding an additional layer of fun and activity. Tandem events – a flea market, art showcase, and music afterparty are being organized by partner groups adding to the diversity of event options.

Music will occur on three stages offering a diverse mix of local Portland music, including a kid’s stage in “Kid Villa.” Kid Villa is one of the unique aspects of our street fair,” says METBA Executive Director Steve Rice. “In addition to live music specifically for ‘the littles,’ this year we will be showcasing the musical talents of local youth.”

The full music line up including performance times can be found at Montavilla.Biz. Confirmed acts include Micah & Me (micahandmerocks.com).

Fair-goers can find day-of-event updates on Facebook and Instagram at #Montavilla Street Fair and #Go Local Montavilla. Attendees are encouraged to post their photos about the day’s goings-on!

The Montavilla/East Tabor Business Association is a 501c6 non-profit with the mission to develop and enhance the economic viability of Montavilla and to promote the interests of businesses within the Montavilla Business District.