Upcoming Dine & Design Events
Connecting People in Great Places
From May through September, guests enjoy a meal or drinks and find inspiration from some of Oregon’s most architecturally interesting places. These lively fundraiser events hosted by friends of AFO bring together colleagues and design enthusiasts to explore the best of the designed environment. Experiences range from intimate dinners to larger cocktails parties.
These events help AFO educate and inspire Oregonians of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the design of our built environment. Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our vital Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.
Dine & Design Event Calendar
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Engineering Camp Hosted by Engineering for Kids Morning Course (9:00-12:00) Afternoon Course (12:30-3:30) Engineering for Kids is offering several camps between June and august exploring topics such as engineering, robotics, … Continue reading "Engineering for kids – Engineering Summer Camp" |
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Constructing Hope's Construction Carnival Hosted by Constructing Hope When: Saturday, September 6, 2-5pm Where: Peninsula Park, Portland Serving: Community Members Service Area: Portland Topic: Construction Program Type: Community Event Cost: Free |
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Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)" |
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Saturday Academy Yard Sale Hosted by Saturday Academy Join us for a Saturday Academy Yard Sale! What You’ll Find at the Yard Sale: PC Desktops & Old Laptops for parts … Continue reading "Saturday Academy Yard Sale" |
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NOMA PDX Summer Camp Showcase Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) City of Possibility is proud to partner with NOMA PDX to highlight their inspiring Architecture Summer … Continue reading "NOMA PDX Summer Camp Showcase" |
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Canstruction Family Day Hosted by the Oregon Food Bank When: Sunday, September 21, 1-4pm Where: Pioneer Place Mall, 700 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 (in the atrium near Zara) … Continue reading "Canstruction Family Day" |
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Join us for a virtual information session and panel discussion on Wednesday, September 24, 12-1pm, focusing on the $50,000 Van Evera Bailey Fellowship. Learn more about this fantastic opportunity for … Continue reading "Van Evera Bailey Fellowship Info Session" |
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Oregon State University College Of Engineering Virtual Talks Hosted by Oregon State University College of Engineering Join us for a series of online events to connect with Oregon State University … Continue reading "OSU College of Engineering Virtual Talks" |
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Want to learn more about how you can volunteer as a design/building professional, architecture student, or engineering student in the Architects in Schools program? Look no further! Bring your lunch … Continue reading "Architects in Schools Virtual Lunch & Learn" |
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Southern Oregon Trade Careers Expo Hosted by Southern Oregon Trade Join us on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Over 140 companies attend the Southern Oregon Trade Careers Expo! Explore living-wage, trades-related, professional, … Continue reading "Southern Oregon Trade Careers Expo" |
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Design meets sustainability with Nordic Northwest's cookie-seeking troll, Ole Bolle! Hosted by Edward Running and Zach Suchara (Photon Lighting Design) and supported by Richelieu, FFA Architecture and Interiors, and Photon … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Treasured Troll at Nordic Northwest" |
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Oregon State University College Of Engineering Virtual Talks Hosted by Oregon State University College of Engineering Join us for a series of online events to connect with Oregon State University … Continue reading "OSU College of Engineering Virtual Talks" |
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Dine & Design: Treasured Troll at Nordic Northwest
Nordic Northwest 8800 SW Oleson Rd, Portland, OregonDesign meets sustainability with Nordic Northwest's cookie-seeking troll, Ole Bolle! Hosted by Edward Running and Zach Suchara (Photon Lighting Design) and supported by Richelieu, FFA Architecture and Interiors, and Photon … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Treasured Troll at Nordic Northwest"
The Design Trail: Columbia River Gorge
AFO is taking Dine & Design on the road! Join us for an intimate design tour of Hood River and surrounding areas with other design enthusiasts. Discover historic and contemporary … Continue reading "The Design Trail: Columbia River Gorge"
What is Dine & Design?
Since its inception, thousands of guests have had the opportunity to share good food with old and new friends in some of the region’s most architecturally significant homes, offices, gardens and more.
AFO created this program over twenty years ago to:
- Provide opportunities for Oregonians to experience exceptional spaces
- Help connect our constituents to each other in a more personal way
- Raise money to support AFO’s programs, including Architects in Schools and Scholarships
How many events are there per year?
The program usually includes up to ten events per year, ranging from casual cocktail parties to multi-course dinners, any time between May and September.
Why should I be a host?
You’ve probably been asked to host because you have a pretty amazing space and because you like to meet new and interesting people. Perhaps you also like to talk about the design of your space and educate others about the built environment. Maybe you love a good party! Either way, by hosting an event, you support AFO and our important programs.
What do I need to do?
As a host, you’ll need to think about what type of gathering you’d like to have – casual or more formal, what type of meal you’d like to serve – brunch, lunch, cocktails, dinner, or something else, when you’d like to host, and the number of guests that feels right for you. You’ll be in charge of preparing your site for
guests, preparing and serving the food (or having it catered), and generally just being a gracious host to your guests. (Oh, and clean-up, of course!)
What are guests’ expectations about the food? Should I stress out about it?
Only if you enjoy that! Really, you can set the tone however you’d like. We present a whole range of events with a wide variety of food and styles. We recently surveyed guests and they primarily attend our events for the people, spaces, and to support AFO.
Do you have any caterers to recommend?
Yes, feel free to contact Susan Myers for suggestions: susan@af-oregon.org.
Is this tax-deductible?
Yes, AFO is a nonprofit organization, so the food and drink you provide is a tax-deductible contribution to AFO. Just be sure to keep track of your expenses.
Questions?
Contact:
Susan Myers
Director of Operations
susan@af-oregon.org
503-542-3824