“My initial contact with Kids on the Block was through Yoshida’s Sand in the City, designing and building sand castles. At first I knew very little about the programs, the breadth of the content or the quality of shows. Now, as a current board member my enthusiasm continues to grow, and our programs are getting even stronger.”

Miles Woofter
Yost Grube Hall Architect
Kids on the Block Board President

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Sand in the City 2009

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                        July 17th, 18th, and 19th
                     Pioneer Courthouse Square

Please join us for a LOKE LUAU!
Saturday, July 18, 6 to 9 PM at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

Savor great food and drink, kick up your heels to tropical music, stroll amid the giant Sand in the City sand sculptures and enjoy watching local Hula dancers.

Tickets are just $35 each! To order, call 503-736-3200

Rain or shine. This event is appropriate for adults only. *Limited number of tickets available so call soon!*

For the past thirteen years, Kids on the Block has presented one of Portland's major events -Yoshida's Sand in the City - which boasts an average attendance of over 50,000 visitors during the event week-end and brings 450 tons of sand in downtown portland.

Held at Pioneer Courthouse Square every July, this event defines Portland culture and is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier charity events.

100% of procceds from the event support Kids on the Block programs.  With the help of our corporate sponsors, we are able to raise close to one third of Kids on the Block's operating budget with this one event!

This event is an excellent team building and marketing opportunity for your business and employees. Simultaneously, it allows your business to take a visible leadership role in the community by supporting a highly respected children's charity. This event is suitable for all companies regardless of size or creative ability, and it is designed to motivate people to work together and perform at their best.

We hope your company will join us next year.  Contact Elizabeth Anderson, our Development Director, to find out how you can get involved as a team or sponsor: 503-736-3200 or elizabeth@powerfulpuppetry.org.

 

Yoshida's Sand in the City 2005 Photo Gallery Yoshida's Sand in the City Video