2008 Calendar of Events... And MORE!!

Alright facial hair fans -

We realize that last year we didn't do the best job letting y'all know where our checkpoints were going to be. We were so into being co-organizers that we wanted to savor the feeling of power of calling all the shots, how we wanted, when we wanted. We now realize this was silly, and that the more notice people have, the more likely it will be that they show up. That being said...

We want to give a shout out to the fantastic community members who have been supporting our efforts so far: Bishops Barbershop and :Vendetta (I would link to the website, but it's having some issues at the moment). Special thanks also to Donors Choose for getting our fabulous donation site set up. You, dear reader, can start donating now!

Here's the Calendar of Events for the 2008 Growing Season:

For consistency’s sake, and because we love being predictable, all events will begin at 7:00pm take place on Thursday unless otherwise specified.

November 6: Info Session at :Vendetta, 4306 N Williams Ave

November 13: Clean Shave Day at Bishops Barbershop, 1011 NW Everett, 1-4pm all Bishops Locations.
Note: Bishops will be treating growers to a smooth-as-a-baby's-bottom shave (also known as a 'gentleman's shave') as part of your ceremonious mustache beginnings. Details to follow...

November 13: Clean Shave Day inagural checkpoint will be held at Life Of Riley, 300 NW 10th Ave. Come with a smooth face, or do it when you get home.

November 20: Checkpoint 1 at East Burn, 1800 E. Burnside

November 27: Thanksgiving day- We will not be meeting this week, but it is a good day to solicit donations from whomever you share dinner with.

December 4: Checkpoint 2 at American Cowgirls, 500 NE M L King Blvd

December 11: Checkpoint 3 at Slabtown, 1033 NW 16th Ave

December 18: ‘Stache Bash at Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison (time TBA)

We, the organizers, reserve the right to change venues if necessary, hold friendly competitions at checkpoints, to announce and gesticulate, to motivate you fellow growers and, lastly, to act as a sounding board for any conflicts (inner, or otherwise).

Your sisters in ‘stache,

Chrissy and Sarah

M4K PDX 2008!

Yes, loyal fans, it IS almost growing season.

We're aware that we've been absent from the web, and that questions are starting to arise as to what is on the docket this year.

To all mustache affectionados, growers, supporters and friends, do not worry or fret, wrinkles are being ironed out, logistics logged and details written in very small print.

We've got some new developments on the mustache front, complete with a partnership with a Fantastic organization, Donors Choose. Check them out at http://www.donorschoose.org/.

If you or someone you know wants to be a part of Portland's largest, funnest and best mustache organization (probably, I mean, who else is going to claim that?) give us a holler at m4kpdx@gmail.com. We'll put you on the list, and you'll receive news and updates as they arise.

'Stachley
Chrissy & Sarah

Mustache Haikus!

We here at M4K PDX Headquarters feel that it is our duty to share the M4K PDX Growers' haikus with the world. Enjoy.

Nate K:
All for the children
Are these Christmas mustaches
Like bright shooting stars

Darren C:
Some cause smiles, laughter
Others create fear, anger
You’ll never know which

Eric S:
Scratchy course whiskers,
Growing on my lip this fall.
Cash...for 'stache...for kids.

George T:
Tom Selleck, Ghandi
Charlie Chaplin, Chuck Norris
Now George Totonchy

Howie:
Hair grows under nose
Catching my post-nasal drip
Furry little friend

Terry:
On a cold winter’s night
Mustaches are relative
E=MC2

Nate S:
Stache bash, love you stache
My food is saved for later
Thank you my best friend

M4K PDX: Just Grow It

Stache Bash Re-Cap: Crazy Fundraising Skills!

Just in case you hadn't heard, the Stache Bash at Holocene was a staching success. Not only did we manage to bring in almost $4000 of net proceeds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon, but we had a great time doing it. Our cadre of M4K PDX Growers blew the club away with their struts, haikus, beer foam retention, and general awesomeness. Crazy fundraising skills indeed.

We have big plans to catalog the glorious haiku action just as soon as we can (read: Growers, email us your haikus!). But if you'd like a more visually interesting re-cap of the Bash we highly recommend that you check it out on Flickr.

For now, we hope you like what you see:

Mario & Luigi: Mustache Coreography

Child Molester Stache, Policeman Stache...and yes,
that's Borat in the back

Borat & Nacho Libre:
Portland's Sweetest Stache and 1st Runner Up

There you have it, folks. We'll keep you posted on our follow-up checkpoint. And of course, on M4K PDX 2008. It's bound to be a great success - a great success for the kids!

M4K PDX: Just Grow It.

Stache Bash at Holocene on Wednesday 12/19!

Don’t miss the men of Mustaches for Kids as they battle it out for the title of Portland’s Sweetest ‘Stache - all in the name of charity! On Wednesday, December 19 the Portland chapter of Mustaches for Kids (M4K PDX) will be having its first-ever Stache Bash at Holocene to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Oregon, an organization that grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

A cross between a beauty pageant, dog show, and police line-up, the Stache Bash will put the M4K PDX Growers through a test of mind, body, and mustache before an independent panel of judges. The Growers, decked-out in mustache enhancing costumes, will endure a mustache runway walk-off, mustache haiku-off, mustache Q&A, and a beer foam retention test.

When all is said and done, one lucky Grower will be declared Portland’s Sweetest Stache, one will go home with an “A” For Effort, and another will be honored as the Top Fundraiser. Most importantly, all of the net proceeds earned from the Growing Season and the Bash will be donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon. DJ Short Change will be spinning all night and Nicholas of The Liberators will be our emcee. Show up for the stachery, stay for the dance party!

M4K PDX: Just Grow It.

Checkpoint 4 Coming Up at Roadside Attraction!

Hey all you Growers - be sure to get yourselves to Roadside Attraction (1000 SE 12th, Portland 97214) this Wednesday, December 12 at 7pm for our next checkpoint. We'll have lots of business to attend to since the Bash is next week at Holocene. We'll talk mustache personas, bond with DJ Shortchange, discuss Bash logistics, and still have plenty of time for beer, pool, and free jukeboxing.

Oh, and if you decide that you want to leave the Checkpoint early in order to get to the Moustache & Bad Christmas Sweater Party at Devil's Point (5305 SE Foster), we'll forgive you. But only if you score lots of money for the kids.

Staches,
C&S

Ps. Remember to bring $12 if you want a sweet M4K PDX shirt.

M4K PDX: Just Grow It.

Mustaches in the Press!

Our amazing family of brave and talented Growers is turning quite a few heads around town. And can we just say how proud we are? Damn proud.

A few weeks back, the Willamette Week showed M4K PDX some love when it recommended our Meet & Greet. EcoMetro (the Chinook Book's online counterpart) took a little time to chronicle our project, and Holocene has got the Bash up on its events calendar. Soon enough we'll be on Oregon Live (thanks to Jason for coming to Checkpoint 3 last night) and featured on the official site for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon.

And while I don't think Natalie Dee had us in mind...let's just say the spirit of the 'stache runs strong with her:

M4K PDX: Just Grow It.