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Race for the Cure

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:38:19 +0000

When you participate in an event like Race for the Cure, you know you're part of something big. This powerful event brings people together for an amazing cause: to raise money toward breast cancer awareness and research.

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Do You Do Bumbershoot?

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:25:54 +0000

If you'd like to check out Seattle's amazing 3-day festival of music, arts, comedy, and literary goodness, head to Bumbershoot over Labor Day weekend. This jam-packed weekend features hundreds of performers in every genre imaginable. Headliners this year include Ray LaMontagne and Broken Social Scene.

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The Bite of Oregon: August 12�14

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:57:56 +0000

The annual Bite of Oregon comes to Waterfront Park this coming weekend, and this year's lineup of local fare and entertainment make for an excellent event.

Restaurants from from all over the state will participate, so you'll get to sample cuisine that you may not have tried otherwise. Menu items include Oregon Dungeness crab cakes, smoked ribs, and grilled Oregon salmon.

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August Events in Portland

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:50:32 +0000

What's your favorite summer event in Portland? This month, you can compete in the Hood to Coast relay, experience the Hawthorne Street Fair, and tiptoe through the Dahlias at the annual Dahlia Festival. Consult the August Event Calendar to find out more about these and other events in Portland.

Blueberries are Ripe for the Picking!

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:19:19 +0000

Do you love picking berries? If you've never done it, I highly recommend it. Yes, it's more time consuming than buying them by the carton, but going directly to the farm for food feels fantastic, and so does having a fridge (and freezer) full of delicious fruit. Plus, you save a lot of money by picking your own.

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Free Outdoor Movies in Downtown Portland!

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:23:06 +0000

Have you heard? Pioneer Courthouse Square is a movie theater on Friday nights during the summer. The event is called Flicks on the Bricks, and it's free for the whole family.

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Concerts in Portland Parks

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:31:09 +0000

There are free concerts in the parks all over Portland this summer. Tuesday, July 26, you can catch a show at one of the city's most beautiful green spaces: Mount Tabor. The show starts early in the evening (around 6:30) and the events are friendly for the whole family, including art activities for children will begin at 6 p.m. Bring the kids, bring the dog, and don't forget a blanket and a picnic basket.

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Gruner in Bon Appetit Mag

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:50:22 +0000

Restaurant food and drinks editor, Andrew Knowlton, whose column appears in Bon Appetit Magazine, highlighted his recommendations for Germanic restaurants across the United States. Not surprisingly, Gruner tops his list, nestled in next to top restaurants in New York and San Franscisco.

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Oregon Ballet at Director Park

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:27:01 +0000

Now through Saturday, the Oregon Ballet Theater is holding Nutcracker rehearsals for the public to watch. It's called OBT Exposed, and it's happening right downtown, at Director Park (next to the Fox Tower).

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This Weekend: Sand in the City

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:01:20 +0000

If you could build a sandcastle to look like anything in the world, what would it be? A skyscraper, a dragon, or maybe a replica of your favorite classic car? This weekend, at Sand in the City, you can witness some of the most spectacular sand structures you've ever laid your eyes on. 450 tons of sand will be shipped into Pioneer Courthouse Square, and competitors will go to great lengths to win the competition. Plus, it's all for charity.

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