Neighborhood Notes

Not enough snow on the mountain to get out to shred? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered and are bringing snowboarding action to the city— literally right to our backyard. The 2nd Annual Backyard Bang rolls up fierce competition, local riders, live music, up-close snowboarding action, and creative expression and education into a perfectly packed snowball that will land in the Pearl District. The Art Institute of Portland 1122 NW Davis Street, Portland Saturday, November 22, 2008, noon to 4:00 PM
The Art Institute of Portland, known for fresh design and uninhibited creativity, collides with Salomon snowboards and Bonfire clothing to bring downtown Portland live snowboarding action and tricks, as well as the scene and style that makes a trip to Hood worthwhile. We’re bringing the creativity of the mountain to the streets of the Pearl in this professional rail jam competition. The snowboarding rail jam will consist of a preliminary qualifying round
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Take advantage of the weather this weekend (64 degrees, clear sunny skies) and visit the Portland Saturday Market. If you can't make it Saturday, no worries, the market is open on Sunday as well.  The Portland Saturday Market is packed full of home-cooked fare and hand-made arts and crafts .  You might be surprised to know that the Portland Saturday Market has been in operation since 1974.

Location:
Portland Saturday Market
Old Town at SW Ankeny & Naito Parkway
Portland, Oregon 97209

Time:
Every Weekend (rain or shine) | 10 - 5 PM Saturdays, 11:00- 4:30 PM Sundays

Entry Fee:
FREE!!!!     Photo - eyeliam | Creative Commons   Here's a message directly from the folks at the market: "Items are still sold by the people who make them, giving the customers the chance to talk directly with the artisan about their craft and why artists choose to make their living at the market...I
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