Today marks the beginning of Design Week Portland. Get ready for five days packed full with lectures, films, panels and studio tours. To kick things off, Creative Cares is hosting an opening party at The Cleaners tonight at 7:30 that will recognize “Do-Gooders” of the Pacific Northwest – creative individuals who have done great pro-bono work for the nonprofit community. Come out and celebrate with us tonight, and while you’re at it, pick up one of these “creative superhero” shirts I created for tonight’s event. Big thanks to Steve Denekas, Kevin Shaw and Burk Jackson!

For those interested in lending their talents for social good, be sure to check out Creative Cares, an organization that helps match the creative community with nonprofits.