1. Summers
2. Mustaches

It’s true. This city’s summers are glorious. And in case you hadn’t noticed, this city is crawling with hipster ‘stache all year round.

That’s why, in 2012, Mustaches for Kids Portland is enterprising to bring you SUMMER OF ‘STACHE.

To be honest, we’re surprised we haven’t capitalized on Portland summer ‘staches already. But there’s no use dwelling in the ‘stache. This summer, we’d like to see more mustaches. A lot more mustaches. Mustaches for Kids.

So the next time you wake up and the sun is shining, the next time you leave work and the sky isn’t pitch black, or the next time you sit outside on a bar patio – remember – Summer of ‘Stache can’t be too far behind. And that’s something to look forward to.

So get your ‘stache face on, tell your friends, and stay tuned for details about M4K PDX’s hot 2012 Growing Season. Literally. We might get some 100+ degree weather this summer, guys.

Until then, we leave you with a nugget of ‘stachepiration:

Ron Swanson, Epic 'Stache

‘Stache you this summer,

M4K PDX Headquarters

Contact: m4kpdx@gmail.com
Web: m4kpdx.wordpress.com
DonorsChoose: www.donorschoose.org
Twitter: @m4kpdx
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We just had to sign on and share some killer design work with you. Check out this amazing new M4K collateral from local designer Michael Welch:

'Stachetastic New M4K PDX Design Work from Michael Welch

We’ll keep you posted on the next Growing Season. In the meantime, we wish you sweet, sweet mustache dreams.

‘Staches,

M4K PDX

Believe it or not, we’ve just made it through our 3rd and final Checkpoint before the Bash next week!

You feeling that tingle of glory on your upper lip yet? We hope so. You’ve already raised almost $2,000 for the kids – and there’s still plenty of time to raise even more!

I mean, c’mon – after seeing thise glamour shots, who wouldn’t want to donate to your mustaches?

DJ Short Change!

Scott Money!

Get ready to have a great time next Wednesday at the Bash at Holocene. There will be pageantry, partying, and philanthropy. The PPP triumvirate of mustache glory!!

‘Stache you Wednesday!

Chrissy & Staci at M4K Headquarters

Somehow Checkpoint 2 flew right by…and Checkpoint 3 is already upon us! We’ll see your happy faces at Roadside Attraction at 7pm to talk Bash deets, have a few drinks, and take some glamour shots!

Over and out.

Chrissy & Staci @ M4K Headquarters

So this week – when your ‘stache hits that awkward pubescent stage before full ‘stachehood, when you get suspicious looks from upstanding passers-by, or see that twinge of discomfort from every lady you meet – just remember: you’re doing it for the kids. And you’re doing a great job!

Even more ‘stachetastic? The good people at Vendetta are donating 10% of their proceeds from Thursday night’s Checkpoint to our cause! Couple that with all the fund raising skills you’ve got up your sleeves, and we’ll have a very successful Growing Season. Guaranteed.

For those of you didn’t get a chance to stop by Vendetta, we escaped from the rain, exchanged week-one mustache war stories, enjoyed a few beers, and had some fun with shuffle board. Here are some photographic nuggets of gold for your amusement:

Jonathan's 'stache scores big.

Jordan's 'stache: caught in the headlights.

DJ Short Change's 'stache: lookin' good.

We can’t wait to see you at Blitz next week, when we start brainstorming mustache personas for the Bash!!

‘Stache you next week!

Chrissy & Staci, M4K Headquarters

We exchanged mustache war stories with M4K vets who are back to grow with us once more, we did some grade-A, high-class Grower recruiting at the bar, discussed the logistics of growing mustaches for charity, enjoyed a spotlight visit from a KOIN cameraman, and drank some beers. Some of us even ran down the street to Bishops to get our Hot Shave on. Big night!

Oh yeah, and we had some fun with our camera:

We can’t wait to see you next week for more mustache antics at Checkpoint 1 – 7pm at Vendetta (4306 N Williams)!

‘Stachely Yours,

Chrissy & Staci, M4K Chapter Organizers

We have an exciting update to our 2010 Growing Season Calendar.

Thanks to the good people at Bishops Barbershop, we will now be moving our Meet n Greet up to Thursday, January 28 – and will be handing out free hot shave coupons for the Bishops location of your choice!!

Not only does this give you the opportunity to kick off your sweet ‘stache with a fresh hot shave, but it also gives you one more week to cultivate those glorious, glorious whiskers.

If you know you want to Grow, be sure to stop by Red Flag beginning at 7pm on 1/28 to meet your partners in ‘stache and get your hot shave coupon.

Updated Calendar of Events:
Thursday, January 28: Meet & Greet/Clean Shave Day at Red Flag (344 NE 28th Ave). 7pm.
Thursday, February 4: Checkpoint 1 – Vendetta (4306 N Williams). 7pm.
Thursday, February 11: Checkpoint 2 – Blitz NW (110 NW 10th Ave). 7pm
Thursday, February 18: Checkpoint 3 – Roadside Attraction (1000 SE 12th Ave.) 7pm. Wednesday, February 24: ‘Stache Bash at Holocene (1001 SE Morrison St). 8pm.

‘Staches,

Chrissy & Staci, M4K PDX Chapter Organizers

Contact: m4kpdx@gmail.com
Web: http://www.mustachesforkids.org/
DonorsChoose: http://www.donorschoose.org/
Twitter: @m4kpdx
Join our Facebook Group: Mustaches for Kids Portland

We’re holding our Meet & Greet on Thursday, February 4 at 7:00pm at Red Flag (344 NE 28^th Ave). If you think you have what it takes to grow a mustache for charity – and compete for the honorable title of Portland’s Sweetest ‘Stache – please stop by! And bring your friends.

The Vitals: M4K is a volunteer-run organization that does good and has fun by growing mustaches for children’s charities. Really. This February, volunteer Growers will cultivate sweet mustaches and solicit pledges from friends, family, coworkers, and community members. Kind of like getting pledges to run a marathon – without the exertion, cramping, or dehydration.

We’ll meet at local bars on a weekly basis to check in, compare progress, and inspire donations for DonorsChoose.org, a nonprofit organization that funds projects at under served public schools right here in Oregon!

To top it all off, the Growing Season will culminate with the ‘Stache Bash – a mustache beauty pageant & talent show that will culminate with the crowning of Portland’s Sweetest ‘Stache.

What better excuse to grow a furry new friend on your upper lip? Please help spread the word and forward this on to anyone and everyone you know. Do it for the kids!

‘Stachely Yours,

Chrissy, M4K PDX Chapter Organizer

Contact: m4kpdx@gmail.com
Web: www.mustachesforkids.org
DonorsChoose: www.donorschoose.org
Twitter: @m4kpdx
Join our Facebook Group! Mustaches for Kids Portland

Calendar of Events for 2010 Growing Season:
Thursday, February 4: Checkpoint 1 – Meet & Greet at Red Flag (344 NE 28^th Ave). 7pm.
Thursday, February 11: Checkpoint 2 – Location TBD (Billy Ray’s or Vendetta). 7pm
Thursday, February 18: Checkpoint 3 – Blitz NW (110 NW 10^th Ave). 7pm.
Wednesday, February 24: ‘Stache Bash at Holocene (1001 SE Morrison St). 8pm.