Everyone dreams, no matter what their age. But as our life progresses, sometimes we let go of even our fondest dreams.  This is an art show to display the work of Charles Oliver, who realized his childhood dream of being an artist at the age of 66 as a method of treatment after suffering a stroke.

Charles and one of his beautiful paintings!

After adolescence, Charles gave up art for a law degree and had not picked up a paint brush until 2002 when he suffered a devastating stoke.  Initially, Charles was paralyzed and unable to speak.  Because he had no health insurance, he had to determine ways to recover on his own.  Charles took up painting as a therapeutic method of improving his physical and mental skills and well-being.

Recently, Charles had a second stroke.  He is motivated to continue to improve through his creation of artist paintings.

The collection demonstrates the courage and personal drive Charles found through his art.  His work incorporates a variety of techniques and styles.  It is Charles’ “dream” to share his beautiful pieces with others.  Each piece of this art collection represents a special moment, time or vision.

This wonderful show will be taking place in the Commons on Wednesday, February 29th from 6-8pm!

TaborSpace is one of Portland’s coziest, most charming places to get a craft coffee drink.

We have an amazing all-volunteer staff of Ristretto-trained baristas who care equally about coffee and community, and we want you to get to know them as well as our staff and regulars already do!  Over the next few months, we’ll be highlighting their contributions to TaborSpace and the Mt. Tabor neighborhood.

So without further ado, meet Will Elder!

He’s been volunteering here since August, 2011.  After hearing from a friend that TaborSpace is a great place to get work done with expertly roasted Ristretto coffee, he decided to visit us and became a volunteer barista quickly after.

Will finds that in addition to the considerable barista training he’s received, volunteering here gives him the opportunity to “feel a part of what [he] advocates for.”  This includes conscientious urban planning that provides neighborhood resources, and “multi-faceted non-profits that build social capital.”

TaborSpace always feels relaxing and engaging with Will behind the coffeebar.  He’s known for playing fantastic music, and likes to tailor his choices to suit the space.  In the morning he plays acoustic and folk, such as Bon Iver and Fleet Foxes.  In the afternoons, he prefers something more upbeat like LCD Soundsystem.  He’s a talented artist and showed a piece in September during our Volunteer Art Show.  Will enjoys multiple mediums, including 35mm photography and charcoal drawing, as well as discussing art with space users.

Next time you see Will, ask him to make you his signature Fizzy Lifting Drink, which is an iced Americano with sparkling water.

Thanks for reading, and be sure to check back for more on the people who make TaborSpace great!

TaborSpace’s Open Mic Night, 2nd Wednesdays in Copeland Commons.

All are welcome, poetry, music, short stories and more!
Doors at 7pm – sign up when you arrive. Sets vary depending on how many performers come.

Our Host Ashley, we be here to greet you!

TaborSpace will be closed for the Holidays
Dec 24th – Dec 31st

Happy holiday wishes to our community, friends and family!



Saturday, Dec 17th

Free Kids Open Studio
10am – 2pm

Drop-in to Vibe’s Art Studio this Saturday and experience a variety of art projects available for children ages 3-12yrs. Vibe of Portland’s goal is to expose children in our community to quality creativity by providing a variety of fine art classes.

www.vibeofportland.com Free Drop-in

Children’s Song Circle + Story Time
11am – 12pm

A banjo-music-story time for 5- 8 year olds.  This will be a mix of singing, stories, rhythm activities, and dancing. We’ll use folk music as a way to explore the world around us, learning about animals, history, art, geography and much more. With Norman Hamilton. Drop-in Suggested $7

Holiday Concert: Still Kickin’
7 – 9:30pm

Two delicious soups today, Pork Chili & Vegan Potato Leek!

The Lunch Room is open til 2pm, Monday – Friday.

Come celebrate with your friends at TaborSpace

Wednesday Dec 14th, 6-8pm

Bring cookies to share, enjoy hot beverages and sing-along caroling with piano accompaniment in Copeland Commons.

All are welcome!

Closed for Thanksgiving

Thursday, Nov 24th – Saturday, Nov 26th

Have a wonderful Holiday!

Friday, Nov 18th
Spaghetti Dinner – Building Fundraiser
5pm-8pm

Friday, November 18 marks the 119th anniversary of Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church. We are taking this opportunity to throw a spaghetti dinner birthday party and fundraiser! Bring yourself and your family to have dinner and support a great space.
Suggested $10 for adults and $4 for children under 10

Saturday, Nov 19th
MUSIC: Rio Con Brio
7pm-9pm

Formed in 2005 in Portland Oregon, Rio Con Brio plays choro, the early 20th century street music of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Influenced by Afro-Brazilian rhythms and the cafe music of Italy, France and Portugal, choro is both exotic and familiar, evoking in turn the carnival of Rio and the cafes of Paris.
www.rioconbrio.net
$15 at the door

Sunday, Nov 20th
Taize Prayer Service
7pm-9pm

Taize is a meditative prayer service that incorporates simple, repetitive song and chant, scripture readings, and periods of group silence in a setting of peace and soft candle light that fosters communion with God. It is an ecumenical form of prayer meant to nurture reconciliation and peace among all people. Gathered in the sacred space, we sing uncomplicated repetitive songs, uncluttered by too many words, allowing the mystery of God to become tangible through the beauty of simplicity.
contact: carley@mttaborchurch.net or caroljoy@pdx.edu

For a full calendar of events, visit our website
www.taborspace.org

Event Highlights this Week:

FREE Infant Sign Language Class Every Thursday, 11-12pm Meets in Muir Hall every Thursday (meets in Dining Room on third Thursdays) For information contact:  desireehullsmith@hotmail.com MUSIC: Anne Weiss, Laura Kemp, & Alice Stuart! Friday, Nov. 4th 7pm Anne Weiss: “Pure poetry, pure voice, blues,funk-soul,folk guitar goddess!” - Jeff Rosenberg, Willamette Week Alice Stuart: “There would be no Bonnie Raitt without Alice Stuart.” -Dick Waterman, Blues Hall of Fame inductee Laura Kemp: “Laura Kemp is certainly in the top 5 of all unsigned folk and acoustic-rock artists.” - Folk Web, Boston Expect natural collaborations from the artists, as well as individual sets of blues, folk, roots, and a little funk! Tickets: At door $12-$20 suggested donation www.anneweiss.com www.laurakemp.com www.alicestuart.com MUSIC: Alexander’s Real Time Band Saturday, Nov. 5th 7pm TaborSpace is a great all-ages space to listen to live music! Join Whit Draper (guitar, bass), Susan Peck (keyboards, voice), Nancy Durham (drums) and Alexander for this early musical prelude to the approaching Holiday Season. Price: $10-15 suggested donation Look at taborspace.org/calendar to see all ongoing events! We’ve got yoga, collage artist meet-ups, drumming circles, song circles, story time for kids, and so much more! November Calendar at TaborSpace: Small Miracles: Body Workers Workshop (4 wk series) Oct 27th, Nov 3rd, 10th, 17th 7–9 pm MUSIC: Alice Stuart, Anne Weiss, Laura Kemp Nov. 4th 7pm Seniors Homing Together Meet-up Nov. 5th 10-12pm MUSIC: Alexander’s Real Time Band Nov. 5th 7pm Intro to Soul Collage Nov 6th 1:30-5pm Waverly Commons Info Open House Nov. 6th 2-5pm Oregon Writers Colony: Contest Winners Readings Nov. 7th 6:30pm Life Spiral Process Nov. 8th 9-12:30pm Art Opening: One Root Three Branches Nov. 9th 6:30pm Film Screening: A Farm for the Future Nov. 10th 7pm Pretty Kitty Holiday Bazaar Nov. 12th 10am-4pm MUSIC: Professor Banjo Nov. 12th 3-5pm Suminagashi Workshop Nov. 12th 10-3pm MUSIC: The Dreadnoughts – A Benefit for Glencoe School Foundation Nov. 12th 7pm Rising Tide: Coal Export 101 Nov. 13th 2-4pm PDX Writers: Afternoon Writing Workshop (3 wk series) starts Nov. 13th 2-3:30pm VIEWS Fireside Reading: OR Poet Laureate, Paulann Petersen Nov. 13th  2:30pm Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for the Church! Nov. 18th 5-8pm PDX Writers Open Workshop Nov. 19th 10-12pm MUSIC: Rio Con Brio Nov. 19th 7-9pm Dances of Universal Peace Nov. 20th 4pm Nehemiah Brown Gospel Event for Seniors Nov. 20th 4-7pm Taize Potluck + Prayer Service Nov. 20th 5:30-8pm Plan now for TaborSpace’s Thanksgiving Community Potluck! We’ll be throwing a community potluck on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, November 23rd – 5:30-7:30pm. We’ll provide the turkeys  – you bring your favorite holiday dish!