Named by Portland Monthly as the city’s “best intellectual salon,” Citizen Salons bring together members’ love of good food and great conversation in intimate settings, while at the same time supporting the vital mission of City Club.

Citizen Salons are back for a fifth year of bringing together your love of good food and great conversation, while at the same time supporting the vital mission of City Club of Portland.

Collision Course: Agriculture, Energy and Immigration Policy
July 10 | 6:00 p.m. | 20 guests
Host: Sharon VanSickle-Robbins

With food and gas prices skyrocketing, what discussion could be more timely and important? Karla Chambers, vice president of Stahlbush Island Farms, will inspire discussion about the importance of how food, energy and
immigration policies affect each other. Join the conversation over a delicious feast prepared with an array of organic produce, poultry and meats from Sauvie Island, washed down with fine local wines and brews.

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An Olympic Feat
July 10 | 6:30 p.m. | 9 guests
Hosts: Jon Palanuk and Jackie Gordon

Join Jon and Jackie for a sunset supper in Jon’s lovely Irvington garden as Tom Osdoba shares how his experience as the head of Vancouver, BC’s sustainability office during the planning of the 2010 Olympics informs his
work in Portland’s Office of Sustainable Development. Enjoy a four-course supper featuring savory appetizers, grilled meats and zesty salads paired with refreshing northwest wines.

Tensions and Tradeoffs in the Portland Plan
July 17 | 6:30 p.m. | 20 guests
Hosts: Brian Campbell and Julie Goodman

Portland and the region face difficult choices as we undertake the “Portland Plan,” a comprehensive plan to guide the city through the next few decades. Portland Planning Director Gil Kelley and Director of PSU’s Institute of Portland Metropolitan Studies Sheila Martin will provoke thought about how to accommodate thousands of new residents, while still maintaining our quality of life. This timely topic finds itself paired with the evocative tastes of traditional Spanish paella in a beautiful garden setting overlooking downtown and the West Hills.

Portland Park Parley
July 27 | 5:00 p.m. | 25 guests
Peninsula Park, Picnic Site A
**Special Pricing: $35**
Host: New Leaders Council

Portland’s parks support biodiversity and create community, making the city a leader for protecting our green urban environment. All ages are welcome to join NLC members for a conversation with Zari Santner, director of Portland Parks & Recreation, that will focus on the benefits of Portland parks. The group will also explore potential challenges facing the region related to increased urbanization and population growth. The menu will include seasonal foods enjoyed at rose-laden Peninsula Park in North Portland.

50 Years of Developing Portland
July 30 | 6:00 p.m. | 20 guests
Hosts: Chet and Wendy Orloff

This year the Portland Development Commission turns 50, a milestone providing a perfect opportunity for current PDC Chair Mark Rosenbaum and PDC Director Bruce Warner to share the commission’s history and speculate on how it will continue to impact Portland’s development. Wendy Orloff will accompany the discussion with her specialty, an array of delightfully seasoned Indian and Afghan fare, with a vegetarian option.

Spinning the Electorate
August 2 | 6:00 p.m. | 12 guests
Hosts: Leslie Morehead and Bob Monserud

Have you ever felt “spun?” Do you think political messaging threatens the quality of public discourse? Explore these questions and others with two communications pros: Republican Chuck Deister (George Pataki, Karen Minnis) and Democrat Charlie Burr (Ted Kulongoski, Charlie Ringo). Chuck and Charlie have run high profile political campaigns and worked overtime to discredit each other’s political team… and often just for sport. Enjoy a smorgasbord from the Portland Farmers Market, featuring seasonal produce, fresh seafoods and locally produced breads, cheese, pâtés and sweets.

True to Food: Portland and Its Culinary Identity
August 9 | 7:00 p.m. | 12 guests
Hosts: Tamsen Wassell and Nanine Alexander

Portland is at the center of both creative restaurant offerings and the “locavore” movement. Chef Ron Paul, one of the founding fathers of Portland’s food culture, will cook up a meal using local products. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in both the preparation of the food and the stimulating conversation about the politics of food.

Grill the Epicure
August 13 | 6:00 p.m. | 12 guests
Hosts: Harriet and Peter Watson

Enjoy a delicious summer meal with Diane Morgan, Portland’s award-winning doyenne of dining. Conversation will focus on the Rose City’s pioneering food scene, including rogue young chefs, farmers markets, specialty producers, and world-renowned beer, wine and spirits. Feast on specialties from Diane’s hot-off-thepress cookbook, Grill Every Day: flank steak over arugula with garlic and lemon oil, hoisinglazed chicken thighs, grilled vegetables, and grilled lemon-poppy seed pound cake with summer berries and crème fraiche.

Bandwagons of Yesterday and Tomorrow
August 16 | 7:00 p.m. | 12 guests
Hosts: Elaine McCall and Denis Burger

Join the owners of Yamhill Valley Vineyards, for a dinner featuring grilled New Zealand rack of lamb and their own award-winning wines — and get ready to chew the fat with scientist and biotechnology entrepreneur, Denis Burger. Denis asks, can we afford to jump on bandwagons so casually? From changing daily habits to changing the planet, the list of beliefs taken as irrefutable fact goes on and on. Guests will debate the “tipping points” that create bandwagon thinking and are invited to bring facts, biases and a sense of humor. Prepare to promote or debunk lingering myths and mythsin-the-making.

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Land and Legacy: The Lewis & Clark Expo of 1905
August 24 | 5:30 p.m. | 8 guests
Hosts: Ted and Debbie Kaye

The Kaye home overlooks the former site of the 1905 World’s Fair, providing a unique vantage point on this momentous event. Join historians Carl and Margery Abbott over a seasonal meal as they use their stories to transport guests back in time over 100 years. What was the fair’s impact on Portland’s economy, reputation and landscape? Is it likely that Portland would ever stage such an event again? For an evening, the answer is up to you!