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WELCOME TO CENTRL STATION |
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Welcome to the June Edition of C/O Digest!
This month, we're sharing what's happening across our Portland and Lake Oswego spaces, upcoming events in town, a member spotlight on Mike Hester, Principal and Creative Director of Pavement, a read that makes a surprisingly compelling case for the power of play, your complimentary gif, and more.
This June, we're proud to celebrate both Pride Month and Juneteenth. Pride is a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community and the values of inclusion, diversity, and belonging. Juneteenth marks a pivotal moment in American history and a continued commitment to freedom and equity. At CENTRL, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported, not just this month, but every day.
From our workspace to yours, |
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SEEN RECENTLY |
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Float on. Thanks for celebrating with us last month at our Let the Good Times Float gathering, held at CENTRL South Bay II in beautiful El Segundo.
Have a picture you'd like to be included in an upcoming newsletter? You can send one along to work@centrloffice.com. |
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HAPPENINGS @ CENTRL |
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Here's a look at what’s on the calendar this month at our Portland and Lake Oswego locations. |
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Lake Oswego |
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Weds June 10: 🌈 PRIDE @10am
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Thurs June 18: Sweet Soul & Sugar (Juneteenth Celebration) @1:30pm
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Mon June 22: Sunshine Social @12pm
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West End |
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Weds June 3: Wake & Glaze @10am-12pm
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Tues June 9: Rose City Coffee Bar @1-4pm
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Thurs June 18: Juneteenth Jubilee @1-4pm
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Weds June 24: 🌈 Float into Pride @1-4pm
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Eastside |
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Weds June 3: Bagel Bar @10am
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Weds June 10: 🌈 Vegan Donuts (LGBTQ & Women Owned) @10am
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Weds June 17: 🌈 Aguas Frescas Bar (LGBTQ Owned) @1pm
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Pearl |
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Tues June 9: 🌈 Loud & Proud Pizza Party @12pm
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Tues June 16: Juneteenth Morning Jamboree - Breakfast Bar & Tunes @10am
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Tues June 23: 🌈 Let's Get Fruity - Pride Fruit Bar @11am
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN PORTLAND |
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Here are some links to events happening around town this month, including Pride and Juneteenth celebrations, that we think are worth your time. |
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Launching Sunday, June 7th, on NW 13th Avenue, the new Pearl District Culinary Farmer's Market is a specialized "Chef's Market" pairing Portland's top kitchens with fresh local produce, artisan goods, and live music. |
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Hosted by Willamette University MBA, this Oregon Entrepreneurs Network event brings together founders, educators, and industry leaders to explore common AI challenges such as reducing bias, protecting privacy, setting clear accountability, and making thoughtful choices. |
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Come on over to The Hotel Zags on Saturday, June 13th (12 PM - 6 PM) for the third annual Pride Market in collaboration with Pride Northwest. This market is FREE to attend and the perfect way to celebrate before the city’s official Pride kicks off. |
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Portland Black Pride returns with a citywide weekend of community gatherings, dance parties, film screenings, karaoke, and celebrations honoring Pride and Juneteenth. |
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This free local celebration honors the legacy of Clara People by kicking off with the Clara People’s March down MLK Boulevard and culminating in a festival at Lillis-Albina Park featuring inspirational speakers, Black rodeo guests, and live music. |
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Come join a day of celebration, community, and pride as we come together to honor and support the LGBTQ+ community. |
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Celebrate love, acceptance, and Portland's electric nightlife with the city's official Pride bar crawl, featuring free entry to over 4 venues, drink specials, included shots, and a massive after-party. |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT |
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Meet Mike Hester, Principal and Creative Director of Pavement, an award-winning San Francisco Bay Area branding and packaging studio he founded in 2014.
With a background in fine arts, Mike has built Pavement into a studio that specializes in brand systems and packaging for consumer goods that live on shelves, working with everyone from scrappy startups to household names like Williams Sonoma, Dollar Shave Club, Heirloom Coffee Roasters, and Peet's. It's the kind of work, as Mike puts it, where strategy and art actually talk to each other.
Having been recognized by Communication Arts, Graphis, and Dieline, Pavement is one of the most awarded branding studios of the last decade.
Mike has been a member at our San Francisco location for two months, and so we had to ask: what about CENTRL works for you? "The San Francisco North Waterfront neighborhood is beautiful, and the amenities are great!"
We're so glad Mike found his spot at CENTRL, and even happier to have him as part of our community.
Follow Pavement Online
Web: pavementsf.com
Social: @pavementsf
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WORKING BETTER |
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Between the news cycle, the AI anxiety, and the general noise of modern work life, it's easy to forget that play isn't frivolous. It might actually be essential.
Writer Zander Phelps makes a compelling case that in a culture engineered for outrage, choosing to play is one of the most grounding things you can do. A good one to read slowly.
Read the full piece here. |
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REFER A FRIEND |
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Love CENTRL? Tell your friends! Refer a friend and they'll get a free week trial of our FLEX Plus membership and you'll get a referral credit for your introduction!
Please send any questions or referrals to work@centrloffice.com. |
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THAT'S A WRAP! |
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You made it!
We’re grateful to have you as part of the CENTRL community. Stay curious, stay connected, and we’ll see you around the space.
Have feedback or something to share? Just hit "Reply"—we’d love to hear from you.
We appreciate you! |
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We're here for you! Send us a note about anything and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. |
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