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Native American Housing to Homeownership Fair

When: 
Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

The Portland Housing Bureau is proud to sponsor the 5th annual Native American Housing and Homeownership Fair, to be held at the NAYA Family Center's (5135 NE Columbia Blvd. Portland, OR 97218). 

Open to the public, NO RSVP required.

The Three-Minute Picture Show Black Tie Gala & Film Screening

When: 
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

The Three-Minute Picture Show Presents:
The Black Tie Gala & Film Screening

The Three-Minute Picture Show Presents: The Twinkling To-Do Film Screening

When: 
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

What happens when kids ages 6-18 commit to spending 30 days creating 3-minute cinematic masterpieces? Find out at the Three-Minute Picture Show’s Twinkling To-Do Film Screening debut where participants and fans get to walk the red carpet and see the results on the big screen in front of a live audience. Doors at 3:00, films screen promptly at 4:00 p.m. Dress to impress! The Three-Minute Picture Show strives for a faux-Oscars vibe: dress code is red-carpet-meets-Halloween!

 

The Three-Minute Picture Show

Twinkling To-Do Film Screening

Defend Repro Rights in SE Portland

When: 
Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 9:30am
Saturday July 24th, 9:30 am
 
Stand Up for Reproductive Rights in South East Portland!
 
Come one come all to be part of a visible and vocal pro-choice, feminist response to the anti-choice group Precious Children of Portland's demonstration against the Planned Parenthood clinic on SE 50th. Let the community know that these religious zealots do not speak for everyone! Feel free to make and bring your own sign(s).
 

free public reading august 4: Dennis McBride, Elizabeth Archers, Charles Deemer, and Nina Lary

When: 
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - 7:00pm

First Wednesdays, a series of readings, performances and wine-tasting are held at Blackbird Wine Shop, 4323 NE Fremont, 7-9pm. This show is 21 and over.

Radke's 11th Annual Car Show

When: 
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - 10:00am - 3:00pm

Radke Auto Parts 11th Annual Car Show in our parking lot (6666 N Columbia Way in St. John's)

Saturday August 21st from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Shine it up and show it off.

Bring a car and enter our special prize drawing just for people who bring cars. No entry fees

Just come look at all the cars and you still get to enter for a different prize drawing. It will be a day of Fun, Food by Savvy J's, Freebies and unbelievable sale prices all day.

Discount Sex Toys

When: 
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 12:52am

[ED NOTE: Ok, so technically this is spam. But, it's too funny not to leave on the site for a little while. At least they're not advertising USED sex toys]

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Mayor Adams Quietly Convenes New Columbia/Portsmouth/North Portland Public Safety Meeting July 22

Violence at Columbia Villa, renamed New Columbia, has always had a chilling affect on the quality of life in North Portland since before is was the scene of Oregon's first drive by killing. The recent shootings, one fatal, at New Columbia continues to reenforce the highly undesirable impression that North Portland is a dangerous place to live and do business. 

Kruger's Farm Stand Opening Celebration

When: 
Friday, July 23, 2010 - 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Join us to celebrate the opening of Kruger's Farm Stand at 7316 N. Lombard.  Music, face-painting, Joe Mishkin the ballon guy, and free berry cake while it lasts.  We'll also have BBQ, Corn and beer for sale.  Come out and join in the celebration.  More info at www.krugersfarm.com.

Ye Olde Stuffe Shoppe

When: 
Friday, July 16, 2010 - 9:30am - Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 3:00pm

Ye Olde Stuffe Shoppe

When: 
Friday, July 16, 2010 - 9:30am - Sunday, July 18, 2010 - 3:00pm

St. Johns Farmers Market - Events for July 17

When: 
Saturday, July 17, 2010 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

This Saturday, July 17, 2010, we will celebrate the Senior Citizens in our community! We will have 2 raffles that day: one for the general market attendants and one just for the seniors (ages 65 and up). The raffle for the seniors includes a prize basket of excellent food items from the market vendors. Seniors will be offered half-price raffle tickets  – stop by the Info Booth to get yours!

Kenton Park Summer Concerts: Hillstomp (swamp-rock-blues)

When: 
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

 Mark your calendar for two Tuesdays in August and join us for the 4th season of these family-friendly summer events! Thanks to our lead sponsors Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland International Raceway, the Kenton Neighborhood Association, the Mock Crest Tavern, Mackin's Auto Body, and the Friends of PIR, you can enjoy Americana and World music in lovely Kenton Park. Bring a picnic or pick something up from a Kenton business. Alcoholic beverages and good dogs are allowed at these events.

Kenton Park Summer Concerts: Chata Addy and Susuma (world beat)

When: 
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

 Mark your calendar for two Tuesdays in August and join us for the 4th season of these family-friendly summer events! Thanks to our lead sponsors Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland International Raceway, the Kenton Neighborhood Association, the Mock Crest Tavern, Mackin's Auto Body, and the Friends of PIR, you can enjoy Americana and World music in lovely Kenton Park. Bring a picnic or pick something up from a Kenton business. Alcoholic beverages and good dogs are allowed at these events.

Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon

When: 
Sunday, September 5, 2010 - 7:00am

The inaugural Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon will wind through a scenic 13.1 mile course from Stoller Vineyards in the Dundee Hills to the winery-laden town of Carlton. This is sure to become one of Oregon’s most popular road races and a signature event on Labor Day weekend, held annually when the weather and wine are just so fine!

For more information visit: http://www.oregonsports.org/oregon-wine-country-half-marathon/

STIHL TIMBERSPORTS – U.S. and Collegiate Championships

When: 
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 10:00am - Sunday, August 29, 2010 - 2:00pm

The Oregon Sports Authority is pleased to announce that the STIHL Timbersports will be holding their championships during the opening weekend of the Oregon State Fair August 27-29.

Dew Tour Wendy’s Invitational

When: 
Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 10:00am - Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 5:00pm

The pro tour of action sports returns to the Rose Quarter for the sixth consecutive year. Broadcast live on NBC, the Dew Tour features the world’s top talent in skateboarding, BMX and freestyle motocross, plus live music, interactive activities and much more. Buy tickets and view the event schedule at: http://www.allisports.com/dew-tour/event/wendys-invitational-2010

Oregon Sports Authority is looking for volunteers to work at the event. For more information about volunteering visit:

http://alli.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=29425

Cathedral Park Party & CleanUP

When: 
Saturday, August 7, 2010 - 1:30am - 5:00pm

Please view the attached poster. To register to participate in the cleanUp go to SOLV.org

Community: Rose City Disc Golf Tournie in Pier Park

When: 
Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 8:00am - Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 4:00pm

This weekend Stumptown Disc Golf, Next Adventure and Family Works Ministries team up for the first annual Rose City Disc Golf Tournement at cool and shady Pier Park Disc Golf Course.  The weekend-long event will help raise money for improvements at the course, outreach and awareness about the sport, and for programs at Family Works Ministries. Come down and chuck a disc. It's a great low cost way to have fun and stay out of the sun.

Sat & Sun, July 10-11 at Pier Park
N Lombard St & Bruce Ave, Portland, OR 97203
Bring the whole family out for this fun, FREE, community event and watch some the
best disc golfers in the Northwest compete.
Family Fun Zone - FREE
Saturday only starting at 12pm

• Climbing rock wall
• K9 Kings Flying Dog Show
• Inflatable play structure
• Miniature disc golf course
• Disc golf longest drive demonstration by the pros
• Food, live music, face painting and raffles
• And an array of other fun activities

Tournament check in 7am Saturday and Sunday
For more information www.rosecityopen.com