Help us support Portland’s Outdoor School program

Since 1966 Portland has been sending its middle-schoolers to the woods for a week to learn about the natural world. Portland Outdoor School is the oldest and most successful program of its kind in the country, and an important part of what we love about this town.

Recent budget cuts in our public schools are imperiling the Outdoor School experience for many students, and a lot of folks are pitching in to help bridge the gap. Chinook Book is donating $5 from every 2012 Portland Mobile Coupon Pack we sell to Friends of Outdoor School, from now until February 6.

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Introducing Special Offers from Chinook Book

New for iPhone and Android!

As we've talked with Chinook Book mobile users over the past year, many of you have said you'd like to hear from Chinook Book merchants more often. Our merchants thought this was a good idea too, so today we are proud to announce a new service: Special Offers sent directly to your Chinook Book app.

About Special Offers

• Special Offers are new coupons from Chinook Book merchants that are good for a short time and offer compelling value. They are a way for our merchants to share what’s new and interesting and invite you in for a visit.

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Portland December Events

Foot Traffic Holiday Half benefitting The Freshwater Trust
This out and back course starts and finishes at the Adidas North America Campus and winds along Willamette Blvd. With a combination of live carolers along the course and DJ's spinning holiday beats, you're sure to get your fill of festive cheer.
Dec 11

Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale
Crafty shopping fun for everyone.  Free admission and goodie bags for early shoppers each day.  Hundreds of talented local vendors-- all in one spot.  
Oregon Convention Center
Dec 10-11, 11am-6pm

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Chinook Book for Android is here!

And it comes with a free pack of coupons when you download. See our page at the Android Market or download now onto your Android phone now by going to chinookbookmobile.com

A few things we really like about the Android version of Chinook Book:

• It comes with a free set of coupons from some of our favorite merchants. 
• It's got a Near Me feature to help you find Chinook Book offers wherever you are.
• It can receive messages and new offers on a real-time basis.

Chinook Book for iPhone has a new version too.

And it too comes with a free pack of coupons when you download. See our page at the App Store or download onto your iPhone now by going to chinookbookmobile.com

Here's what's new:

• Your Chinook Book app is now faster.
• It can receive messages and new offers on a real-time basis.
• It’s now available for Android phones as well as iPhones.

To help you try out this new version, we've pre-loaded it with a set of coupons from some of our favorite merchants. These free coupons are good for a limited time, so be sure to use them soon.

Portland Welcome Pack Offers

Portland welcome pack offers that come free when you download the 2.0 version of Chinook Book for iPhone and Android: 

• ACE Hardware - $5 OFF
• Burgerville - FREE WITH PURCHASE
• Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy - $10 OFF
• Bike Gallery - $5 OFF
• ink & peat - 15% OFF
• Bamboo Sushi - 20% OFF
• Portland Center Stage - 2 FOR 1
• Ristretto Roasters - 2 FOR 1

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Portland November (and early December) Events

Fix It Fair
Fix-It Fairs are free events designed to save you money and connect you to resources.  Check out information on water and energy saving, weatherization, recycling, nutrition, composting, transportation and more.  
Nov 19

Wild Arts Festival
Portland Audubon's 31st Annual to promote nature and wildlife through works of art and books. Silent auction and educational birds appearances all weekend.
Nov 20-21

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Portland October Events

Outdoor School Family Camp
Bring your family for a weekend of Outdoor School fun. Your family will discover fun, friendship and nature. Tell stories by the campfire, find critters in the river, take a nature hike, and be inspired.
Oct 14-16
Camp Angelos

Motherfields
Motherfields, a Portland-based moms-with-infants support group, is proud to host Dr. Bob Sears as part of an ongoing educational speaker series. Dr. Sears is the author of the Vaccine Book, as well as The Portable Pediatrician.
Oct 15
Lewis & Clark College

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New Print and Mobile editions are here!

The new editions are here, and they're the best ever. Print and mobile coupons are now available as separate products. Both print and mobile editions contain over 430 offers from local retailers. You'll find old favorites like New Seasons, Whole Foods and Hot Lips Pizza as well as newcomers like Ned Ludd and Umpqua Bank. Grocery product manufacturer coupons (92 total) are only available in the print book. Over 20,000 people are using the Chinook Book app — learn more about Chinook Book mobile coupons here.

Print book: cost: $20; # coupons: 450
Mobile Coupon Pack: cost: $10; # coupons: 430
Available at: Over 100 local retailers (view map), local school fundraisers and in our online store. The Mobile Coupon Pack is also available directly through the app.

Introducing the 2012 Chinook Book Cover Artist!

Rachel Ann Austin “Poppies on Light Green”

We held a contest for local artists to design the cover of this year’s book. The submissions were amazing, and we faced a difficult choice. In the end, we selected an oil painting by Rachel Austin. Rachel is a full time Portland artist who spends most of her day painting circles and things that fly.  Her Poppy series is inspired by simplifying the crisp, organic shapes and colors of poppies.  Rachel is a self-taught artist whose work is shown across the country and whose paintings have been featured on design blogs such as Daily Candy and Apartment Therapy. To see more visit rachelannaustin.com