FEBRUARY 2013 WestWest LinnLinn DiscoverDiscover CentralCentral VillageVillage SHOP, DINE AND HAVE FUN CLOSER TO HOME! Sweethearts Keep romance alive all month long See Page 3 A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF PAMPLIN MEDIA GROUP/WEST LINN TIDINGS Make the day special by spending time with your daughter. Make the day special by spending time with Reconnect and relax with your girlfriends at Give your best friend the gift of health with 4 your daughter. 5 West Linn Central Village. 7 routine wellness checkups. 2 West Linn Central Village. Easy to find. Located at 21900 Willamette Drive in West Linn West Linn Central Village is an open-air urban center with a “town square” feel in the heart of historic West Linn, Oregon. Prominently located on State Highway 43 (Willamette Drive) this upscale retail center is perfectly positioned to serve one of the most well-educated and affluent areas in the greater Portland area. TO PORTLAND WEST LINN CENTRAL VILLAGE HOOD STREET 205 HAMMERLE 43 PARK WILLAMETTE DRIVE 43 WILLAMETTE DRIVE AMY ST. BROADWAY STREET BROADWAY STREET WEST A STREET 205 TO I-5 WEST A STREET CAMASSIA NATURAL AREA A Special Publication Of Publisher: J. Brian Monihan Writers: Lori Hall, Jordy Byrd and Kara Hansen Murphey Graphic Design: Dan Adams 6605 S.E. Lake Road | Portland, OR 97222 Photography: Vern Uyetake unless noted 503-684-0360 Advertising: Patty Darney and J. Brian On the cover: West Linn Mayor John Kovash and Monihan his wife, Merle, enjoy a glass of wine at (five-0-three) Creative Services: Cheryl Duval, Gail Park, Restaurant and Bar. The restaurant serves lunch, Chris Fowler, Valerie Clarke, Cheryl Doug- happy hour and dinner daily, affording couples sev- lass, David Boehmke, Gary Jacobson and Dan eral opportunities to enjoy each other’s company. Adams Come experience authentic Thai dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients and enjoy the • Monday - Saturday 11:00am to 9:30pm hospitality from • Sundays 4:00pm to 9:30pm our friendly CV 419727.022113 staff. FREE Appetizers (Value up to $7 per appetizer) With Purchase of Two Dinners plus Two Beverages Offer expires March 13, 2013 21900 Willamette Drive West Linn 503-303-4246 expires: 3/13/13 www.thailinnrestaurant.com 419730.022113 CV Kimberly R. Wright, DMD, MAGD General Dentist 1554 Garden Street, Suite 104 West Linn Central Village Located behind Market of Choice & Key Bank on Hwy 43 AQUA 503.655.9300 • Family Dental Care SPRING SPECIALS! • Cosmetic Makeovers PROFESSIONALNails NAIL CARE • Implant Dentistry MANICURE & PEDICURE • Manicures • Pedicures $30 Regular (with coupon) • Dentures • Waxing • TMJ/TMD/ Gift Certifi cates of $100 • Eyelash Extensions family care Head pain diagnosis $15 OFF or more & management Call for your appointment / $30 OFF EYELASH EXTENSIONS Walk ins Welcome (Full Set $90) 5656 Hood Street • 503.657.0053 Offers good through March 13, 2013 Offers cannot be combined. 419691.022113 CV Across from the Post Offi ce 420012.022113 CV 3 Keep love’s flame burning all month long By BARB RANDALL omance naturally takes top priority with couples on Valentine’s Day, but sweethearts don’t have to let love’s flames cool just because the holi- R day has passed. West Linn Central Village businesses provide ample opportunities to add sparks to your life. Here are just a few romantic ideas: n Dine at (five-0-three) Res- discounted,” said McEwan. “And visit touchofelements.com/west- taurant and Bar – It’s not just Saturdays we have live music – linn. Walk-ins are welcome. for dinner primarily jazz, but not exclusively. If you thought (five-0-three) So you can roll down here about n Create a picnic at home was just the perfect place for din- 8:30 or 9 and listen to live music Keep that relaxed feeling go- ner with friends and family, think and order some snacks, it doesn’t ing all evening by cuddling up in again. This Central Village hot have to be dinner, certainly.” front of the fire to share a picnic of spot offers much more. You can Lunch, cocktails, dinner or late your favorite foods from Market enjoy lunch, happy hours twice night snack – (five-0-three) is cer- of Choice. Salads, sushi, pastries, a day, as well as dinner daily. It’s tain to provide a romantic treat gourmet cheese, beer and wines – the perfect place to dine anytime for you and your sweetheart. the list goes on. with anyone. (five-0-three) Restaurant and Is a glass of wine and a bit of The restaurant gets its name Bar is located in suite 201. Call dark chocolate the quickest way from the telephone area code (503). 503-607-0960 to make a reserva- to win over another’s heart? It’s The name tion. worth investigating. Market of “We strive to make also repre- Choice’s wide selection of both sents own- n A burst of color — Wish- can provide many opportunities our ingredients er John ing Well Florists to find your favorites. local, seasonal McEwan’s Inhale deeply as you enter Market of Choice is located at The people at Wishing Well can help you pick out the perfect flowers for your and Chef Wishing Well – the fragrance of 5639 Hood St. favorite sweetheart. and the result John Bok- fresh flowers is a delight to the of sustainable man’s com- senses. Wouldn’t you love to fill m i t m e n t your home with the scent of fresh agriculture.” to seek out flowers? Taking home a bouquet local in- “just because” is a great way to – John McEwan gredients rack up points with your sweetie. from farms Wishing Well owner Janine and providers within the 503 area Voll suggests it’s not too early to code. create color spots indoors and “We strive to make our ingredi- outdoors in your pots and plant- ents local, seasonal and the result ers. Voll said spring bulbs and of sustainable agriculture,” McE- primroses are perfect for creat- wan said. “As Oregon seasons are ing color spots and are the perfect measured in weeks rather than flowers for adding cheer to our months, (five-0-three’s) menu winter days. constantly transforms as ingredi- Wishing Well Floral is located ents revolve in and out of season.” at 5656 Hood, suite 108. 503-557- The lunch menu currently in- 3823. cludes salads, grilled sandwiches, (five-0-three’s) signature scallops n Learn to relax together served with lemon risotto, aru- – Get a massage at Elements gula and parsley oil, crab cakes Therapeutic Massage served with sweet chili slaw Few things are more relaxing with ginger carrot coulis, a daily than a massage. Why not share quiche, spring vegetable gnoc- an hour relaxing with your sweet- When the weather turns warmer the live music heads outdoors at (five-0-three) in West Linn Central Village. chi and mac and cheese made heart? The Elements therapists with black truffle oil and Gruyere are experts in relieving pain, ten- cheese. sion and tightness as well as re- The dinner menu offers small ducing stress. Massage can lower and large plates. blood pressure and improve cir- “On weekends we make things culation, both of which will bring like rack of lamb and seared duck a healthy glow to your complex- breast, things you don’t find on ion. the menu every day,” McEwan Knowing that once you’ve had said. a massage you are going to want Happy hours are so popular another, Elements offers member- they are held twice a day, from 3 ship programs. to 6 p.m. and late night from 9 p.m. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon- to closing. day through Saturday and 9 a.m. “We offer special cocktails at to 7 p.m. on Sunday. Call 503-722- reduced prices and all the food is 8888 to schedule a massage or Leave all your stress behind and sign up for massages at Elements Therapeutic Massage. SPRING INTO A NEW YOU. 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Or head to the nonfiction Give her a treat stacks and find books on garden- There is something about ing, sewing, crafts or cooking so coffee shops that make you feel you can start some projects to- warm, cozy gether at home. The library also offers chil- For the little and content. You want to dren’s programs such as story girls, Star- just hang out times, Terrific Tuesdays and Tales to Tails. Make it a date bucks has the and chat. Star- bucks in West night and check out a band play- perfect-sized Linn Central ing during Music in the Stacks, treats: petites. Village is the which is the third Wednesday of perfect place Make a movie date at home with your daughter by checking out videos at the West Linn Public Library.