Another way we are supporting Kai-Pod is by conducting a Burning Man 2013 ticket raffle, starting now!
Burning Man 2013 Ticket Raffle
29 Monday Apr 2013
Posted in Kai-Pod
Russian Wood Delivery
14 Sunday Apr 2013
Posted in Kai-Pod
Two of the ways we are supporting Kai-Pod are by (a) supplying Dawg with recycled/re-purposed lumber courtesy of Gifter and AMAS, and (b) providing him with States-side storage and work space thanks to Mel & Beth.
Today we took advantage of the nice weather to sort and stack with the help of Dusty Bubbles, John and Mel. Beth was watching the baby. Thank you!
Kai-Pod by Dawg
04 Monday Mar 2013
Posted in Kai-Pod
We are really excited about working with Canadian artist Dawg on his 2013 Burning Man project entitled Kai-Pod. Check it out. )’(
Future Burner
12 Saturday Jan 2013
Posted in Uncategorized
A quick note to announce the birth of our Future Burner #2 on January 2nd.
She is adorable and healthy. It was love at first sight. 
Grow Fourth – Financial Report
30 Tuesday Oct 2012
Posted in CORE 2012
After a well-deserved post-Playa decompression, here are the numbers for Grow Fourth: Portland CORE 2012
Income:
Dusty Visions Grant – $1521
SOAK* LLC Grant – $1000
Burning Man Grant – $500
GVIAS Grant – $110
Kickstarter (net, after fees) – $1970
SOAK* ticket Raffle – $76
Burning Man ticket Raffle – $500
Stickers – $27
TOTAL: $5,704.00
Expenses:
Metal Hangers – $1670
Building Supplies – $1416
Lighting – $1026
Transportation – $560
Fire Safety Gear – $50
Build location Rental – $250
Fundraiser BBQ Supplies – $150
Stickers – $212
Patches – $220
Postage – $150
TOTAL: $5,704.00
Thank you to everyone who made Grow Fourth a reality. )’(
After-Burn Update
21 Friday Sep 2012
Posted in CORE 2012
The month of August was a whirlwind of activity.
Between finishing touches, packing the trailer, Burning Man (build, burn & LNT), driving home and re-adjusting to life in the default world… WOW!
Until we post more, here is a beautiful photo of Grow Fourth in Black Rock City, taken by Ocf Photo-Guy.
Celebratory BBQ & Burning Man ticket raffle
31 Tuesday Jul 2012
We finished the central Tree effigy on Sunday and we’re gearing up to celebrate! Everyone is invited.
WHEN: Sunday, August 5th, 2012 from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm
WHERE: 8940/8970 N. Bradford St. Portland, OR 97203
We’ll be drawing the Burning Man ticket raffle winner, decorating Leaves, BBQ-ing with keg, listening to Music, and playing with Fire after dark (bring your toys, fuel provided!)
You can buy raffle tickets online at http://www.dustyvisions.org/?page_id=264 or in person at the BBQ.
Bring a chair and cup. We will be serving $2 hamburgers, hot dogs and veggie burgers (cooked on a separate veggie grill). We will also be serving $2 beers (Widmer and PBR) to people over 21. All side dishes provided by CORE members, a la pot luck. Feel free to bring some of your own.
Come out to commemorate the project’s completion, see Grow Fourth before it leaves for Black Rock City, support the Portland CORE volunteers, spend an afternoon with Regional Burners and enjoy a summer day with friends.
Flocon at Burn in the Forest, Vancouver, BC
SOAK* Ticket Raffle
12 Tuesday Jun 2012
SOAK* is a multi-day interactive arts festival and camping event in Oregon with lush meadows, creek for swimming, and wooded trails. This is a place to meet your fellow Portland Burners and get a taste of Burning Man Northwest style. SOAK* features participation, fire performances, art, DJs, live music, theme camps, workshops, Friday night burn and Saturday night main effigy burn.
For more information, visit burningmanportland.com
This event is almost sold out, but YOU have a chance to win one of two tickets in a raffle to benefit Portland CORE: Grow Fourth. You could also win a plum tree or a cedar tree (donated by Friends of Trees), a Playa bike or a Hula Hoop! Online sales are now closed, but tickets will be available tonight from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
The winner will be drawn at Woosday, the weekly Portland burner happy hour, at 8:00 pm on Tuesday June 12, 2012 at Roadside Attraction – 1000 SE 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97214.
You do not have to be present to win.
Thank you for your support!
Grow Fourth Kickstarter
08 Tuesday May 2012
Posted in CORE 2012, Uncategorized
We launched a Kickstarter campaign for Grow Fourth today!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1902365260/core-growth-fourth
Our goal is to raise enough funds to purchase materials and supplies to build the central Tree effigy and Burn it down. We need guy-wire, hardware, lumber, metal, tinder and accelerants.
We are also working on a local fundraiser event where people will be invited to “Send a Leaf/Ribbon to the Playa.” We will be raffling two SOAK* tickets, two trees donated by Friends of Trees and other prizes gifted by Portland CORE team members. Later this summer, we will hold a second event to raise transportation funds, this time raffling a ticket to Burning Man!
Thank you for supporting Grow Fourth.
CORE burns in 120 days.
02 Wednesday May 2012
Posted in CORE 2012, Uncategorized
We have 3 months to build Grow Fourth…
Fortunately, our first build weekend was a success! We were graced with amazing Spring weather and worked with smiles on our faces. Saturday was spent in LostMachine Andy’s shop fabricating Stems. We finished two of four. Sunday we gathered to build a Seed and cut out Leaves. Everyone shared ideas and tools in an open and friendly atmosphere. Go Team!
Coming up: Fund raising and Kickstarter campaign to purchase materials for the Tree. Building and Burning mini-Tree models. Finding a CNC machine donation!