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Wilsonville Fall Harvest Festival coming soon
Wilsonville residents can join in fall festivities at the Harvest Festival later this month. The event will be held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Stein-Boozier Barn in Murase Plaza. According to the city website, free Wilsonville-grown pumpkins will be available along with a petting zoo, horse and carriage rides, a kids costume parade, live music and more. Parking is “extremely limited,” the website said, so residents are encouraged to drop off family members in the Murase Plaza roundabout and park in nearby parking lots. More information can be found on the city’s website.
OPINION: Beating the winter blues
Dark, dreary winters often bring feelings of sadness and sluggishness, commonly called the “winter blues”. Decreased sunlight can disrupt neurotransmitters that are crucial for maintaining wellness. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we’re more likely to suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder which causes changes in mood, activities and overall well-being. As winter approaches, it’s important to implement strategies that combat these symptoms and help us thrive even in the darkest months. Exercise: When it comes to managing depression, physical activity naturally boosts “happy hormones” like serotonin,...
‘Hassan Hates Portland’: Satirical Web Series Explores The Black Experience In The City
Hassan Hates Portland, a web series written and directed by Black filmmaker Mischa Webley, satirizes the daily Black experience in the Oregon city. Through humor, Webley aims to highlight how well-meaning white people often impose their attempts at allyship on Black individuals as they navigate their everyday lives. The first episode premiered on Oct. 3. As Webley told KUOW, “We’re sort of seeing Portland through [Hasaan’s] eyes, and he’s somewhat in the background, where he’s experiencing these things, but a lot of them are happening at him.” According to the Williamette Week, Webley’s project, though fictional, is based on very real experiences. “It...
Oregon City students tested close to Oregon average, but scores remain far below pre-pandemic levels
Results of the Oregon Statewide Assessment Systems’ spring 2024 tests released Thursday, Oct. 3 show Oregon City students tested close to statewide averages. However, their scores are significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels. Students who participate in OSAS summative tests receive a score between 1-4. Students who score level 1 are below grade level, level 2 are at grade level and scores of 3 or higher represent proficiency in the subject area. The tests cover math, English and science. ...
Portland police seek $2.3 million to cover overtime costs related to possible protests
The Portland Police Bureau is requesting up to $2.3 million in city discretionary funds to cover projected overtime costs associated with possible Election Day protests and others. The request is part of the city of Portland’s fall budget monitoring process, which the City Council will consider at Wednesday’s meeting....
Kids Get Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP
Ready for a spooky good deal? Enjoy some tasty, fluffy Halloween fun at IHOP. Your kids will love pancakes even more when topped with sweet, holiday-themed treats. The chain restaurant’s popular Scary Face Pancake has become an annual tradition. Here’s how and when your kid can get one this October.
Black Futures Farm: A space for Black people to grow food and community
Rows of raised beds bursting with leafy greens — kale, collards and lettuce — lay against the backdrop of Douglas firs. Pear and fig trees, sunflowers, tomatoes, eggplants, chard and a medley of other fruits and vegetables span 1.15 acres of farmland. Located in Portland’s Brentwood-Darlington neighborhood, Black Futures Farm aims to restore the connection between Black people and the land. In 2019, a food-growing group of Black folks, including...
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