Autism is a neurobiological disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 150 people in the United States. It lasts a lifetime and has no cure. People with autism process sensory information differently. They can be extremely sensitive or un-sensitive to smell, taste, touch, texture, sound, balance, and personal space. A child can literally throw up walking past a seafood counter, because he is so sensitive to the smell, while another more...

Portland Parks & Recreation has announced the movie titles and neighborhood park locations for its popular [and FREE!] Movies in the Park series. Last year, the event was called Big Screen on the Green, but PP&R has changed the name, because neighbors have always referred to the series as Movies in the Park.As a reminder, we'll list these movies by neighborhood in our events section. And, in the spirit of family fun, we're also more...

Fresh from our inbox... North Portland Sunday Parkways, sponsored by the City of Portland and Kaiser Permanente, offers families an opportunity to get out in their neighborhood streets for some safe and free summer activities. Sunday Parkways is about connecting neighborhoods and people: walkers, runners, bikers, seniors, adults, and especially children enjoying neighborhood streets filled with surprises, performers, physical more...

Lately, we've heard a lot about digital upgrades for TV. The Federal government has mandated that broadcasters upgrade their broadcasts to digital and Comcast is moving most of its channels to digital. With all this talk of upgrades and adaptor boxes, it's easy to get confused about how these upgrades will affect you. It's important to understand that the two upgrades are independent and not related. The Federal more...

Original Practice Shakespeare Festival (Ops Fest) announced the dates for its summer tour of shows in Portland neighborhoods.Guest artists from New York, Atlanta and LA will combine with local performers to present A Midsommer Night's Dreame in a way that Portland neighbors have likely never seen before.Ops Fest is dedicated to bringing a new style of Shakespearean performance to Portland neighborhoods by reviving the old. When more...

It's nice to see Portland recognized for its miles of style. The New York Times Style Magazine created the Oregon Trail Style Map, which is their guide to the best art and design found in Portland neighborhoods."Slick, creative companies like Adidas, Nike and Weiden+Kennedy may have their headquarters here, but when it comes to art and design, Portlanders embrace more of an indie aesthetic. The city's artisans take a DIY (and more...

Last year's Sunday Parkways event was a big hit. So big, in fact, that there are three events scheduled in Portland neighborhoods this year: June 21 in North Portland, July 19 in Northeast Portland and August 16 in Southeast Portland.Over 400 volunteers are needed for each Sunday Parkways event. As a volunteer, you'll get a really cool Sunday Parkways t-shirt, an informational training and snackage. Not to mention, you'll be the envy of more...

This morning, Parks Commissioner Nick Fish announced that a group of local businesses and individuals successfully met the challenge match to raise $50,000 and save the Washington Park Summer Festival. The successful fundraising effort will enable Portland Parks & Recreation to present the Festival during the first two weeks of August, continuing the 60-year tradition, free of charge for the community to enjoy. Kudos to the more...

Currently the draft City of Portland budget included a 50% cut in funds to the Graffiti Abatement Program.  This loss of funds will put an end to free removal services to homeowners and small businesses.  Already, the Abandoned Auto Hotline was saved from elimination due to public pressure on city council. You are encouraged to submit your support for Graffiti Abatement to all of our city commissioners via phone, email or more...

The Vision into Action (VIA) Coalition has chosen eight dynamic community groups to receive Community Action Grants of up to $20,000. Selected from a pool of 88 applicants, recipients were chosen based on their ability to help advance the community's vision articulated through visionPDX, the largest city-wide visioning process in Portland and the nation. Awardees were selected by members of the VIA Coalition, a broad, community-led more...