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Nov 13,2008
2nd Annual Backyard Bang Rail Jam at The Art Institute
by lulu
Event Date: 11/22/2008 12:00 AM
Event Location: 1122 NW Davis Street
Event Location: 1122 NW Davis Street
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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Oct 20,2008
Save A Turkey—Don't Swim in Neighborhood Pools
by pearlgirl
Unless, of course, you like eating turkey at Thanksgiving... This fall, enter to win a free turkey every time you go for a swim at one of Portland Parks & Recreation's five indoor pools. It's all part of the 5th Annual Turkey Swim. Beginning Thursday, November 1 through Sunday, November 22, Portland's public pools will be handing out an entry form for each paid admission to an Aquatics program, such as Lap Swim or Open Play Swim. The entries at each pool will be placed in a drawing to win a frozen turkey at that location.On Monday, November 23, each of the five pools will draw a name and the five lucky winners will have a turkey on PP&R.
PP&R Indoor Pools
Buckman
Buckman Pool, 320 SE 16th Avenue
503.823.3668
Portsmouth
Columbia Pool, 7701 N Chautauqua Blvd.
503.823.3669
Eliot
Dishman Pool, 77 NE Knott
503.823.3673
Mt Scott–Arleta Mt. Scott Pool, 5530 SE 72nd Avenue 50
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Sep 16,2008
The Portland Water Bureau Invites Public to Bike Safety Event This Afternoon
by jenniferd
WHAT : Portland Water Bureau hosts bike safety event to alert cyclists about the hazards of riding near big trucks. WHEN : Tuesday, September 16, 2008; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm WHERE : Rose Quarter's Benton Parking Lot at N. Broadway and N. Larrabee Street The Portland Water Bureau is hosting a two-hour event to spotlight the daily safety concerns of bicycles and large trucks on city streets this afternoon. The public is invited to participate in or simply observe this event. Bike commuters will have an opportunity to sit in the driver's seat of several of the Water Bureau's huge maintenance vehicles to see the many blind spots and other dangers of riding near large trucks. The Water Bureau will also show a short video it produced that illustrates these hazards and informs cyclists of ways to help ensure their safety by being visible to both car and truck drivers. The Water Bureau is joined by the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA). The organization recent
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Aug 15,2008
Keep Cool In Neighborhood Pools
by pearlgirl
Portlanders can find relief from temperatures over 100 degrees today and tomorrow by taking refuge in their city's parks and pools. From a shady walk in Forest Park to a picnic dinner under the trees in your neighborhood park, from a dip in a community pool to a splash in a spray fountain, Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) offers many free or inexpensive opportunities to escape from the heat.To help the public beat the summer heat, in addition to PP&R's twelve community pools, there are extended hours at wading pools for young children, as well as free spray features in the city's parks to help children have a safe and cool summer. For those that prefer parks and trails to pools, there are also thousands of shade-providing trees and over 10,000 acres of parks and natural areas where Portlanders can catch a breeze.
For members of the public participating in sports and other strenuous activities during extreme hot weather, Parks officials advise t
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Jul 22,2008
Oregon Wild Wednesday - Avocets & Acoustics
by nancy
Event Date: 07/23/2008 06:00 AM
Event Location: Lucky Lab 915 SE Hawthorne
Event Location: Lucky Lab 915 SE Hawthorne
Join Oregon Wild in exploring the beauty and diversity of an Oregon wonder. Tucked into the southern reaches of the state, the Klamath Basin plays host to a myriad of migratory bird species every year. This is a place where snow geese congregate in the tens of thousands, American White Pelicans dip their slender beaks in search of fish, and bald eagles gather in their largest numbers in the continental United States. Come see the spectacular images of professional photographer Brett Cole as we tour the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge celebrating its 100th anniversary this year as the oldest migratory waterfowl refuge in the nation. Oregon Wild Klamath Campaign Coordinator Ani Kame'enui will be your guide. Setting the mood for an evening of breathtaking photos will be Kabir Green. Kabir is a singer, songwriter, and poet living in Portland, OR. His music combines the sounds of blues, rock, country, bluegrass, and gospel. Kabir will play an acoustic set, accompanied by cel
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Jun 12,2008
Pedalpalooza Kickoff Parade
by nancy
Pedalpalooza kicked off with a police-escorted bike parade this evening. The group gathered at Jamison. There was a great crowd of bikers, plus the fountain is on again (hurray) and the farmers market was hopping.
Speaking of the farmers market, the kid contingent of bikers at Jamison seemed to be relying heavily on strawberries as they waited, and waited, using all their patience, for the ride to begin.
Families showed up with all sorts of gear, including decorated bikes, coaster bikes, and big wheels.
I've never been in a ride like that - no cars on the road, and hundreds of bikes. It was thrilling, but also 'busy'. We had a lot of fun, and we're really looking forward to Kidical Mass a week from Friday.
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Speaking of the farmers market, the kid contingent of bikers at Jamison seemed to be relying heavily on strawberries as they waited, and waited, using all their patience, for the ride to begin.
Families showed up with all sorts of gear, including decorated bikes, coaster bikes, and big wheels.
I've never been in a ride like that - no cars on the road, and hundreds of bikes. It was thrilling, but also 'busy'. We had a lot of fun, and we're really looking forward to Kidical Mass a week from Friday.
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