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Oregon
HI-USA
Hostelling International USA, Oregon Council
2009 not only marks the 100th Anniversary of the international hostelling movement and the 75th Anniversary of Hostelling International USA (formerly American Youth Hostels), it also is the 25th Anniversary of our HI-Portland, Hawthorne Hostel. Furthermore, the Oregon Council of Hostelling International USA has been welcoming the world to Oregon and Idaho for 30 years.
Now it’s time to celebrate these milestone anniversaries!
In honor of this momentous occasion, Congressman David Wu of Oregon gave a one-minute floor speech honoring the 75th anniversary of Hostelling International USA. It appeared in the Wednesday 7 January 2009 Congressional Record. His remarks cite the work of the HI-Oregon Council and include a poignant endorsement of the educational value of travel through a quote by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Hostelling is educational travel, local and global, using hostels and programs to facilitate interaction between travelers and community members, and to promote discover of local cultures, the world, and each other.
Hostelling strives for a peaceful world. HI-USA’s hostels and programs inspire global citizenship, cultural respect, world peace and understanding. From the friendly common rooms of hostels where people of varying backgrounds meet and form friendships, to community programs that encourage intercultural exchange, HI-USA is making a difference. Hostelling encourages environmental sustainability through its green practices and environmental education programs.
Click here for a short history about the early beginnings of these inspirational non-profit organizations.
Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2009!
Hostel Open Houses, Anniversary Bike Ride, and a Benefit Event
Celebrate the International Hostelling Week with us: both Portland Hostels open their doors to the public with tours, live music and food. Join us for an Anniversary Bike Ride from the HI-Portland, Northwest Hostel to the HI-Portland, Hawthorne Hostel as we recognize our cycling roots. The day culminates at HI-Portland, Hawthorne Hostel and a celebration of its 25th Anniversary.
11am – 4pm
Hostelling International – Portland, Northwest hostel
425 NW 18th Avenue
- Hostel Tours
- Lunchtime BBQ in the Secret Garden
- Live Music
- Hostel Stories
4pm
Guided Bike Ride
Join Shawn Granton of the Urban Adventure League for a fun and casual bike ride from HI-Portland, Northwest to HI-Portland Hawthorne Hostel
4pm – 6pm
Oregon Council 30-year Celebration – Portland, Hawthorne Hostel
3031 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
- Celebrate with Past Members and Alumni
- Hostel Memorabilia
- Photos
- Slideshow
6pm – 10pm
Hostelling International – Portland, Hawthorne Hostel
3031 SE Hawthorne Boulevard
- Evening BBQ
- Drinks & Desserts
- Live Music – Sugarcane String Band (Traditional Bluegrass)
- Keynote Speakers
- City Proclamation by Mayor Sam Adams
- Silent Auction & Raffle
- HIUSA Award Presentation
- Hostel Tours
- 25-Year History Display
- Unveiling of Community Wall Mural
Click here!
Meet travelers from around the World!
Our hostel events, activities, and walking tours are open to the public in our anniversary year. Please check the events calendar for more detail. We will have an event every night leading up to our big Open House Day on August 29th!
Hope you can join us!
A Week of Celebration 100 Years of Hostelling
Monday, August 24, 2009: |
World Travel 101 workshop |
Tuesday, August 25, 2009: | Travel Stories Night, Open Mic, and HI-Get Happy |
Wednesday, August 26, 2009: | Open Mic |
Thursday, August 27, 2009: | Last Thursday Art Walk |
Friday, August 28, 2009: | Movie Night ~ A Map for Saturday |
