Upcoming Dine & Design Events
Connecting People in Great Places
From May through September, guests enjoy a meal or drinks and find inspiration from some of Oregon’s most architecturally interesting places. These lively fundraiser events hosted by friends of AFO bring together colleagues and design enthusiasts to explore the best of the designed environment. Experiences range from intimate dinners to larger cocktails parties.
These events help AFO educate and inspire Oregonians of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the design of our built environment. Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our vital Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.
Dine & Design Event Calendar
The AFO team is hard at work planning a spectacular 2026 Dine & Design series for you. Check back in Spring for a lineup of 2026 events!
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Saturday Design Studio Hosted by Architectural Foundation of San Francisco (AFSF) Curious about architecture & design? Want a broader understanding of the architectural profession? Ready for a deep dive into the … Continue reading "AFSF – Saturday Design Studio"
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Workshop in Eugene Hosted by the STEM Like a Girl When: Sunday, October 26th, 1-4pm Where: Campbell Community Center East Hall, 155 High St, Eugene, OR 97401 Serving: All girls … Continue reading "STEM Like a Girl – Workshop in Eugene"
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Workshop in Albany Hosted by the STEM Like a Girl When: Sunday, October 26th, 1-4pm Where: Linn Benton Lincoln ESD, 905 SE 4th Ave, Albany, OR 97321 Serving: All girls … Continue reading "STEM Like a Girl – Workshop in Albany" |
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ACE Mentor Program Student/Family Info Session Organized by Portland Workforce Alliance ACE will be hosting student/family info session at Shattuck Hall (PSU). Join to learn more about our programming for … Continue reading "ACE Mentor Program – In Person Student/Family Info Session" |
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ACE Mentor Program Organized by Portland Workforce Alliance Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 6 Serving: High school juniors and seniors Service Area: Portland Metro Topic: Architecture, Engineering, Construction Program Type: After-school … Continue reading "ACE Mentor Program – Registration Deadline" |
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Mahlum Energy Trust of Oregon Net Zero Emerging Leaders Internship (ETO NZELI) Application Deadline Hosted by Mahlum Our Vision Mahlum is a community of practice that envisions a world where healthy … Continue reading "Mahlum – Net Zero Emerging Leaders Internship Application Deadline" |
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Join us at a launch party for the 2025-26 season of the Formation Mentorship program! Organized by Diversity in Design, Architecture Foundation of Oregon, and COMMA It is often said that it's not … Continue reading "Formation Mentorship 2025-26 Program Launch Party" |
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AFO is taking Dine & Design on the road! Join us for an intimate design tour of Hood River and surrounding areas with other design enthusiasts. Discover historic and contemporary … Continue reading "The Design Trail: Columbia River Gorge" |
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Workshop in Eugene Hosted by the STEM Like a Girl When: Sunday, November 11, 1-4pm Where: Campbell Community Center East Hall, 155 High St, Eugene, OR 97401 Serving: All girls … Continue reading "STEM Like a Girl – Workshop in Eugene"
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Workshop in Albany Hosted by the STEM Like a Girl When: Sunday, November 16, 1-4pm Where: Linn Benton Lincoln ESD, 905 SE 4th Ave, Albany, OR 97321 Serving: All girls … Continue reading "STEM Like a Girl – Workshop in Albany" |
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Workshop in Roseburg Hosted by the STEM Like a Girl When: Sunday, November 23, 1-4pm Where: Roseburg Public Library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd Roseburg, OR 97470 Serving: All girls … Continue reading "STEM Like a Girl – Workshop in Roseburg" |
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Creative Lab Hosted by the NE STEAM Coalition Join us for a fun and inspiring 2 day Creative Camp, where creativity takes center stage, starting Monday November 24th. About the … Continue reading "NE STEAM Coalition – Creative Lab" |
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Hosted by AFO and AIA Oregon, the Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design (AECD) fields in … Continue reading "Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G)" |
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What is Dine & Design?
Since its inception, thousands of guests have had the opportunity to share good food with old and new friends in some of the region’s most architecturally significant homes, offices, gardens and more.
AFO created this program over twenty years ago to:
- Provide opportunities for Oregonians to experience exceptional spaces
- Help connect our constituents to each other in a more personal way
- Raise money to support AFO’s programs, including Architects in Schools and Scholarships
How many events are there per year?
The program usually includes up to ten events per year, ranging from casual cocktail parties to multi-course dinners, any time between May and September.
Why should I be a host?
You’ve probably been asked to host because you have a pretty amazing space and because you like to meet new and interesting people. Perhaps you also like to talk about the design of your space and educate others about the built environment. Maybe you love a good party! Either way, by hosting an event, you support AFO and our important programs.
What do I need to do?
As a host, you’ll need to think about what type of gathering you’d like to have – casual or more formal, what type of meal you’d like to serve – brunch, lunch, cocktails, dinner, or something else, when you’d like to host, and the number of guests that feels right for you. You’ll be in charge of preparing your site for
guests, preparing and serving the food (or having it catered), and generally just being a gracious host to your guests. (Oh, and clean-up, of course!)
What are guests’ expectations about the food? Should I stress out about it?
Only if you enjoy that! Really, you can set the tone however you’d like. We present a whole range of events with a wide variety of food and styles. We recently surveyed guests and they primarily attend our events for the people, spaces, and to support AFO.
Do you have any caterers to recommend?
Yes, feel free to contact Susan Myers for suggestions: susan@af-oregon.org.
Is this tax-deductible?
Yes, AFO is a nonprofit organization, so the food and drink you provide is a tax-deductible contribution to AFO. Just be sure to keep track of your expenses.
Questions?
Contact:
Susan Myers
Director of Operations
susan@af-oregon.org
503-542-3824