Your one stop shop for produce and entertainment Tis the season for farmers markets in Portland! In almost every neighborhood throughout the city, people gather weekly to buy veggies, meet with neighbors, listen to live music and get a bite to eat. Each Portland farmers market has its own unique … [Read more...] about Farmers Markets In and Around Portland
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Black Lives Matter Events in Portland
Black Lives Matter events have been taking place all across Portland. From vigils to rallies to marches, there are many ways for Portlanders to get involved. If you'd like to participate in an upcoming event, here is a great calendar of events happening throughout the city. PDX Black Lives … [Read more...] about Black Lives Matter Events in Portland
Juneteenth Oregon Takes Its Annual Celebration Virtual
Juneteenth Oregon’s celebration will be going virtual for 2020. Here's how you can celebrate a day of education and advocacy from home. Juneteenth Oregon is a nonprofit organization connects and strengthens communities, and shares the history of Juneteenth. The annual community empowered … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Oregon Takes Its Annual Celebration Virtual
Free Pet Food Bank for People Affected by Pandemic
Oregon Humane Society is helping support pet owners by providing two free pet food banks this week. The local shelter has been working around the state to help people feed their pets during this crisis. Since late April, close to 60,000 pounds of food has been delivered to nearly every … [Read more...] about Free Pet Food Bank for People Affected by Pandemic
Virtual Nature Journaling with Hoyt Arboretum
While the trails at Hoyt Arboretum remain open for visitors (so long as you abide by the CDC’s trail user social distancing recommendations), the center's programs and classes have been cancelled. To bring our community closure to nature from the safety of our homes, Hoyt Arboretum has started a new … [Read more...] about Virtual Nature Journaling with Hoyt Arboretum
Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego
The residents of Lake Oswego invite you to the Juneteenth Celebration and March this Friday. You're invited to learn about the importance of Juneteenth and ways to keep the conversation going on anti-racism and social justice. Juneteenth is an annual holiday that celebrates the end of … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration in Lake Oswego
Virtual Open Mic with Portland Poetry Slam
Get ready, Portland poets! Portland Poetry Slam is giving you the chance to perform your poetry during its live virtual open mic. Or if sitting back and taking in someone else's work is more your speed, this event is open to an audience of poetry enthusiasts. The featured performer of … [Read more...] about Virtual Open Mic with Portland Poetry Slam
2020 Free Days at Washington State Parks
Enjoy Washington's best nature trails during free days at Washington parks. In 2020, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offering outdoor enthusiasts 12 free days to get out and see the wild side of the Evergreen State. Access to Washington State Parks requires a yearly … [Read more...] about 2020 Free Days at Washington State Parks
Watch ‘Selma’ and ‘Just Mercy’ for Free
Entertainment companies have announced free streaming of two history-making true stories. For the month of June, you can now watch "Just Mercy" and "Selma" for free. Details on how to stream the movies are shared below. Just Mercy Warner Bros. is making its film “Just Mercy” widely available at … [Read more...] about Watch ‘Selma’ and ‘Just Mercy’ for Free
Free Document Shredding at Old Market Pub & Brewery
Has anyone else went on a wild cleaning spree while being stuck at home? With many facilities closed, I have a whole pile of things in my garage, including documents that need shredded. This weekend, we're all in luck. Old Market Pub & Brewery is hosting a free document shredding event … [Read more...] about Free Document Shredding at Old Market Pub & Brewery
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