Recent events in Portland’s water world have been exciting, controversial and downright confusing. November’s E. coli scare and Boil Water Notice caused neighbors to question the safety of Portland's drinking water—questions that made Portland’s ongoing reservoir and treatment debates relevant to a wider audience. But, what are these debates all about? Should our water storage system be covered? Should more...

CALENDAR ADVISORY Save the Date! Portland Plan Phase II Workshops The Portland Plan will be the City's road map for the next 25 years, guiding our direction as the city grows and changes. We face some real challenges, and our response to those challenges will create the Portland of 2035—the city of our children and grandchildren. We understand that jobs, education, public health, equity and sustainability are more...

Today, Commissioners Saltzman, Leonard and Fish joined with Mayor Sam Adams in expressing their support for a proposal to kick-start funding for the city's new bicycle transportation plan. The final vote on the funding proposal will take place at the second reading of the ordinance next week. Today's proposal follows Mayor Adams' commitment to bring a funding proposal back to City Council within thirty days of last more...

The City of Portland, in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau, today released two locally produced Public Service Announcements to encourage Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) households to fill out their 2010 Census forms. Portland is the only city in the nation to produce a public service announcement in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct outreach to the LGBT community about the Census and changes to more...

I have a dear friend (who shall remain unnamed) who credits kombucha with curing her lifelong bout with flatulence. Knowing nearly nothing about the fermented elixir, but thankful for its effect on my friendship, I was intrigued when offered a sample at Whole Foods recently. Now, this wasn’t just any sample. It was a sample of what appears to be a new tea trend brewing in town: kombucha on tap. A BRIEF more...

Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Coalition recently received a grant from the East Multnomah County Soil and Water Conservation District to install raingardens and a vegetated parking lot swale to treat stormwater runoff. This is part of an ongoing effort to reduce the impact our building and grounds have on the environment, and to create an attractive pocket park for our neighbors. Volunteer work parties will be organized starting more...

Event date: Jan 26, 2010 → Mar 14, 2010

Event location: Hoffman Gallery at Lewis & Clark

What is a Trade? Donald Fels and Signboard Painters of South India exhibits sixteen large-scale paintings that explore trade and globalization in India. Fels' conceptual starting point for this exhibition was Vasco da Gama's 1498 voyage in search of a direct sea route for the spice trade. This exhibition explores the historic and modern-day legacy of that expedition. The exhibition runs through March 14, 2010. Gallery more...

Event dates: March 18th, 2010

Event location: Trinity Fellowship Church, 2700 SE 67th Ave

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Event date: Mar 5, 2010 → Mar 14, 2010

Event location: Central Bible Church

This original musical featuring 70 talented local kids has a magic Genie, scary bad guys, heroic good guys, harem girls and a love story that will touch your heart! Central Bible Church in NE Portland March 5th-14th Fridays (shows at 7 p.m.), Saturdays (shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.), Sundays (shows at 3 p.m.) Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for children/seniors. All Saturday tickets $8. Add $2 at the door. School Day more...

Event dates: March 12th, 2010, March 19th, 2010, March 26th, 2010

Event location: Isobel's Clubhouse on NW 10th btwn Everett & Flanders

Please join us for Story Time and Open Play at Isobel's Clubhouse. What will we do? As part of open play, kids can dress up in costumes, play with toys, listen to music, play games or color with crayons. We’ll also read stories, and you’re welcome to bring a book to share. What is the recommended donation? The recommended donation is $3 - $5 per family per hour. You can bring cash, or you're more...

Event date: Mar 12, 2010 → Apr 30, 2010

Event location: Murdoch Collections

Murdoch Collections will host Field Work, an exhibit of contemporary paintings by Portland artist Arn Strasser. The exhibit kicks off March 12th with an opening from 6 to 9 p.m., and runs through Friday, April 30, 2010 at Murdoch Collections, 2219 NW Raleigh Street in Portland. Both the gallery and Strasser will be donating ten percent of artwork sales from Field Work to the Oregon Food Bank. Strasser’s paintings are full of more...

Event date: Mar 13, 2010

Event location: Multnomah County Drainage Districts, 1880 NE Elrod Drive

Join experts for a hands-on workshop all about the Columbia Slough, a slow-moving channel of water that flows through North & Northeast Portland, Fairview, and Gresham. Learn about the history, wildlife, and water flow of the Columbia Slough, and discuss current issues and projects.  Experts will lead hands-on activities including a tour of a pump station and water bug discovery.  Suitable for adults and more...