2006
Chautauqua Short Course
LOCATION The
course will be held at Vernier Software & Technology, 13979 SW Millikan Way,
Beaverton, OR 97005-2886, Phone: (503)
277-2299 or (888) 837-6437,
e-mail: cvernier@vernier.com
MAP AND TRAVEL http://www.vernier.com/location.html
DIRECTIONS Vernier Software &
Technology is located in Beaverton, OR, approximately 10 miles west of downtown
Portland. Portland
is at the intersection of I-5 and I-84 in northwest Oregon. Portland
International Airport (PDX) is served by most air carriers including United, Delta,
American, Northwest, Alaska and Southwest. Portland is also served by Amtrak. A
map and complete travel directions to Vernier are posted at the above URL.
Vernier is located 200 m
from the Millikan Way stop on the Blue (Hillsboro) Line of the MAX light rail.
It is possible to reach Vernier from the airport by light rail. See the above
URL for instructions.
LODGING A block of rooms is being held at the Comfort Inn Motel. Contact information is below. Make your own reservation before May 15. Tell them you are attending the June 4-6 Physics Course. The motel is 0.4 mile from Vernier. (Go east on Millikan for .35 mile, turn right on Hocken and walk .05 miles. The hotel is on the right at the corner of Hocken and SW Tualatin Valley Hwy.)
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Comfort Inn Motel 866-572-6232 13455 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy Beaverton, OR 97005 |
Rates June 3-6 Saturday $79.95, $69.95 all other
nights (plus tax) Includes continental breakfast |
There are a number of
other motels within walking distance of MAX stops. For example:
Hilton Hotel in downtown Portland. Vernier has a
corporate rate of $115 plus tax at the Hilton. See
http://www.vernier.com/hotels.html for details.
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Homestead Studio Suites usually has prices of $49
for Queen and $59 for Deluxe rooms. They are two light rail stops past
Vernier (Merlo Road). It is approximately a .75 mile walk to the hotel from
the light rail.
Phone: 503-690-3600
http://www.homesteadhotels.com/hotels/portland-beaverton.html
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PARKING Free parking is
available at Vernier.
MEALS Lunch will be provided
by Vernier on Sunday and Monday. Coffee and pastries will be available at 8:00
AM each morning. There is a Black Bear Diner adjacent to the Comfort Inn, and a
number of restaurants one light rail stop away. Of course, there are many fine
restaurants in downtown Portland, less than 1/2 hour away by light rail.
Information will be provided at the course.
OTHER The Vernier office is
located 1.25 hours from the ocean and 1.5 hours from Mt. Hood (with year-round
skiing). If you are interested in travel ideas, contact Christine Vernier
(cvernier@vernier.com). Downtown Portland is a great place to visit. On
Saturday, June 3, there is the Rose Festival Starlight Parade in downtown. You
also donÕt want to miss going to PowellÕs Bookstore, the largest new and used
bookstore in the country.
CONTACT PHONE Participants can be
contacted at (503) 277-2299 or (888) 837-6437.