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Sep 18,2008
Race for the Cure Road Closures
by shooter
2008 RACE FOR THE CURE® RACE MAP AND ROAD CLOSURES
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
The Broadway Bridge is closed in both directions between 7:30 AM and 11:30AM . But, all other downtown area bridges are open in both directions all day.
Major streets that are closed between 7am and approximately 11:30am:
W. Burnside between Broadway and 2nd
Broadway from the Broadway Bridge south to Madison
SW Taylor from Naito to Broadway
SW Salmon from Naito to Broadway
Naito Parkway from SW Clay to NW 15th will be closed from 7am until 12:30pm
All downtown streets west of Broadway, and south of SW Main are open all morning.
Delays crossing SW Taylor and Main Streets. The route uses SW Taylor and Salmon Streets going west from Naito Parkway. Motorists wishing to get to the south downtown area along
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Sep 10,2008
Outdoor Apparel Company Coming to the Pearl
by pearlgirl
According to the Portland Business Journal , an outoor apparel company is moving into 526 NW 13th in the ground floor of the Modern Confectionery Lofts (in the former home of A Place in Time ). This is the company's third store. Curious who it is??? Find out here .
posted at 11:40 AM
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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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posted at 02:57 PM
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Aug 13,2008
Twilight Criterium: Thrills and a few Spills
by shooter
I went to my first Twilight Criterium Friday. I wasn't sure what to expect, but wanted to try photographing this kind of sports event.It was really fun! Watching the riders race on a short track, through the streets, was exciting. As a spectator, it was great, because each lap took about a minute—I saw lots of action. It was fun to shoot for the very same reason. Shooting the race did have its challenges though. The combination of speed and twilight meant finding the right balance of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to stop the action and get a crisp image. I avoided using a flash, because I wasn't sure how much that would affect the riders. I worried about riders getting a flash in the eyes while in the apex of a turn, because of some guy (me) lying on the sidewalk trying to get that up close angle. Next time I'll use a flash part of the time, but I think I will still avoid it when I'm close to the riders. If any participants out there want to provide inp
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posted at 09:38 AM
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Jul 21,2008
Stumptown Challenge Winners
by pearlgirl
Portland's first urban adventure challenge— the Stumptown Challenge —took place on Saturday. Neighborhood Notes was one of the event sponsors and we hosted a drawing for four $50 gift cards to Kenny and Zuke's deli. The winners: 1. Eamon Driscoll 2. Michael Vitti 3. Tracy McFarlane 4. Albert Khine ***we'll contact the winners tomorrow for mailing addresses. Congratulations!
posted at 08:34 PM
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Jul 11,2008
Retirees Take a Swing at Portland
by pearlgirl
US News & World Report has ranked Portland in its top ten places to retire —for golf nuts! Unfamiliar with Oregon's great golfing choices? Check out all of the private and public courses on OregonGolf.com .
posted at 08:24 AM
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Jul 7,2008
10 Free Family Bike Rides
by pearlgirl
Portland Wheelmen Touring Club offers some fun rides especially for families and novice riders. An adult must accompany children and all riders must wear helmets. Arrive early. Group departs at time listed. Sunday, July 6 Vancouver Lake/Columbia River 10:00 am 15 miles Start at Vancouver Lake Park. I-5 to Mill Plain (Vancouver) Take Exit 1D/Fourth Plain Blvd. Go west (left) about 5 miles and follow signs to the Lake (on your right). The parking will cost about $2. We'll ride on low traffic roads country from Vancouver Lake Park, past French Bar Park and Caterpillar Island to the end of Old River Road and back. This will be a very scenic, family friendly ride. Ride Leader: Bill Hamilton 503-961-4184 or bill@simple.be Saturday, July 20 Smith and Bybee Lakes 10:00 am 8 miles
Start at the Princeton Trailhead at North Princeton and Carrey Streets off Willamette Blvd. to ride along the Peninsula Crossing Trail to the Smith and Bybee Wetland Area. Brin
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posted at 08:44 AM
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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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posted at 08:26 PM
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May 13,2008
Urban Hiking and Aerial Views
by nancy
When the Tram first opened we couldn't get enough of it. It was a multi-modal day trip that involved packing a lunch and bringing binoculars. We'd catch the streetcar out into the wilds of South Waterfront, take the tram up to OHSU, explore the gardens and atriums and decks that seem to hang off the edge of the hill. And then head to the river on our way back. Trust me, we had the t-shirt.
This Saturday the Ten Toe Express folks have Tram Fever as well, and they're combining a free tram ride with a hike up to Council Crest via the Marquam Nature Park. Meet at 9:00 AM at the South Waterfront tram stop. And bring snacks and water (and binoculars) for the kiddos since the hike is 4 miles total, or about 8,000 steps. The round trip is estimated to take 2.5 hours.
This Saturday the Ten Toe Express folks have Tram Fever as well, and they're combining a free tram ride with a hike up to Council Crest via the Marquam Nature Park. Meet at 9:00 AM at the South Waterfront tram stop. And bring snacks and water (and binoculars) for the kiddos since the hike is 4 miles total, or about 8,000 steps. The round trip is estimated to take 2.5 hours.
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