ORS Events

June or July TBA	Mask and Wing Workshop
TBA
July 13, 2008	Chateau De Valois' Bastille Day Party
Hammerle Park, West Linn
July 20, 2008	A Regency Picnic at Pittock
A Regency Picnic at Pittock Mansion, Portland
August 1, 2008	A Midsummer Night's Dream Masquerade
Ainsworth House & Gardens; Oregon City
August 17, 2008	A Botanic Regency Picnic
At the Berry Botanic Garden, Portland
November 15, 2008	The ORS Grand Winter Ball
David Cole Queen Anne Victorian Mansion
Other Event Links:
*Past ORS Events*	Oregon & Southern Washington JASNA 2008 Calendar of events

Chateau De Valois'
Second Annual Bastille Day Party

Decapitez-Les! Vive La Guillotine!

Join us in a celebration for All Things French.

In the name of démocratie à la mode, Chateau de Valois is hosting its second Bastille Day Party. Whether you raise your glass to the fallen aristocracy or embrace the revolution, we encourage all to dress up as your favourite French personage-- living, dead, or literary.

No BBQs this time around, but please bring snacks to share.

Some hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
BYOB -- beer and wine only.

We will also have Single-Stick, Pétanque and Croquet.
Feel free to bring lawn games of your own.

Kid and Pet-friendly.

Sunday Jul 13, 2008
at 1:00 PM

Hammerle Park
1505 Lewis Street
West Linn, 97068

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A Regency Picnic at Pittock Mansion

Join us for a picnic in costume (if you’re brave) at the Pittock Mansion in Portland on Sunday, July 20, 2008 at noon. It’s a BYOS (Bring Your Own Stuff) event. What you pack in, must be packed out. The grounds are lovely for photos, and the mansion interior is also a classic venue to take pictures as well. The interior is decorated beautifully. The exterior has lovely balconies and paths to explore. The use of the grounds is free (as it is a public park), however tours of the mansion require a small fee:

Adults $7.00

Seniors (65+) $6.00

Youth (6-18) $4.00

There is also a lovely gift shop on site.

Bring your picnic basket, your bonnet, your camera and your family.

We will hold some games; as well as another raffle, so bring a few dollars for tickets.

Be aware, this is a public park, so you will be in costume among park-goers. :)

Please RSVP your interest in attending, and please try to carpool; parking at the Mansion is limited.

Directions

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Early Notice
(information subject to change)

Pay with a credit card by clicking adult or child and adding it to your cart. View cart to complete transaction. Your tickets will be mailed to you.

Adults $20 ~ Children $10

25% discount to Premium ORS members; please pay in full and the difference will be reimbursed to you.

Regency Costume & Masquerade Masks Recommended.
Light dinner, refreshments, Regency dancing and many diversions.

Sponsored by the Ainsworth House & Gardens

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A Regency Picnic
at the Berry Botanic Gardens
Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Because this is a private event at a private location, we ask that attendees pay $5 per person upon arrival, which is the standard admission fee for the botanic gardens.

Bring a picnic basket, a nice throw for the ground,, a parasol, refreshments; games, whatever you'd like. Also bring a bit of cash, because we're holding another raffle for Regency goods as well as a prize for best costume.
Regency costume is of course encouraged, so bring out your daywear--and bonnets are always a right remedy against the sun.

What you pack in must be packed out.

We also encourage all picnickers to carpool if possible, parking is limited!
Only 15ish spaces!

No RSVP required, however if you drive a roomy minivan or SUV and are able to offer another member a ride; or if you are seeking a lift to the picnic, go to Carpool Match NW; and register. Other members can find one another through the service.

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The ORS Winter Ball
click the image for details

Early Bird Tickets
(include pre-ball dance workshop)

July 1 - September 30
$40 single ~ $70 couple

Standard Tickets
(include pre-ball dance workshop)

October 1 - November 14
$45 single ~ $80 couple

At the door on November 15
(does not include dance workshop)
$50 single ~ $90 couple
Cash only for non-members
Personal check acceptable for ORS members

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ORS events include:

Readings – We begin with the classics, Jane Austen, and get together to read from the novels—we enjoy tea, literature and polite company.
An afternoon in the drawing room – Crafty are you? Well, why not just sit around in period dresses, embroidering, drinking tea and gossiping? Ladies only, of course.
Teas—what better than to have a tea party? Invite your most handsome gentleman to share tea and share other fine society. Perhaps there will be dancing, perhaps simply cards. All in all, it’s good company with cakes and tea.
Parties—small evening gatherings which include dinner, cards, singing and piano (should anyone wish to display of course) and possible dancing.
Picnics—nothing appeals more than donning your spencer and your bonnet, and joining other friends to enjoy a picnic and a brisk walk.
Workshops—The art of letter writing; dance lessons, regency crafts.
Balls—A grand ball, where open invitation occurs to encourage society membership. Dining, dancing, good society and fun
Period Movie Nights---Get your comfiest clothes, curl up on a friend's sofa with a group of Regency fanatics, and enjoy your favourite period movies together.

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