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Jottings From Fifth & G: Stories quilts can tell
Hearts and gizzards, one of the heirloom quilts stitched by Rick Cook’s great grandmother and his grandmother, had a story behind it about raising chickens. Cook introduced me to the idea of quilt storytelling when he told me about the Oregon Quilt Project he participated in. The Oregon Quilt Project, a group of experienced volunteer quilters who conduct quilt documentations, is an arm of the National Quilt Index. Inspired by an idea started at Michigan State University, the National Quilt Index is a national online...
Portland seeks feedback on Alpenrose Dairy residential redevelopment
The clock is now ticking on the proposed residential redevelopment of the former Alpenrose Dairy in outer Southwest Portland. City planners are beginning to seek feedback on what would be the largest new neighborhood since Forest Heights in outer Northwest Portland. Bureaus involved in the permitting process and affected neighborhood organizations have been asked for responses to the recently-completed subdivision application. The Hayhurst Neighborhood Association has scheduled an online meeting to solicit comments for 7 p.m. on July 30. It will also conduct an online...
Moda Center awarded most sustainable sports venue award
Portland's Moda Center is one of the most environmentally friendly sports venues in the country, according to Front Office Sports’ Most Sustainable list. The media outlet awarded three other venues across the country with the honor: UBS Arena in New York, Spectrum Center in Charlotte and Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.
Salem events from July 25-31: Hoopla, Great Oregon Steam-Up
Layups and three-point shots will fill Salem streets for much of the week as Hoopla returns to town. For the less athletically-inclined, there’s also a board game swap, a celebration of steam power and plenty of music and comedy shows. Here’s a guide to what’s happening in Salem from Thursday, July 25, through Wednesday, July 31.
Mikiko Mochi Donuts now on the menu for Beaverton
A new donut shop has opened its doors in Beaverton. Mikiko Mochi Donuts is serving up unique flavors of mochi donuts just south of the Nike World Headquarters at 3905 S.W. Orbit St. in Beaverton. The donuts are known for their cake-like texture and creative flavors, such as strawberry yuzu funfetti, horchata pudding and passionfruit curd. Catering to a variety of dietary sensitivities, the donuts are free of gluten, nuts...
'Wicked' tickets go on sale July 25; Broadway in Portland show stages Oct. 16-Nov. 3
Broadway in Portland has a stellar 2024-25 season planned. And "Wicked" is part of it, Oct. 16-Nov. 3. Tickets for the return engagement will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25 at BroadwayinPortland.com. It's currently the fourth-longest running show in Broadway history, and it'll be celebrating its 20th anniversary on Broadway on Oct....
MHCC welcomes new VP of advancement, community engagment
Jennifer Boehmer was appointed as the vice president of advancement and community engagement at Mt. Hood Community College. “MHCC is an amazing college that has been creating tremendous opportunities for Oregonians for decades. I’m looking forward to working with our donors, community and workforce partners, students and staff, and President Skari to continue empowering fantastic, equitable higher education that strengthens our entire community,” Boehmer said in a press release. Her...
Journalist Connie Chung coming to Portland as part of Literary Arts lectures lineup
Literary Arts has announced that its 40th anniversary season of Portland Arts & Lectures Series has sold out. The series has added appearances by journalist Connie Chung ("A Memoir," Sept. 25), as well as author Malcolm Gladwell (Oct. 15) and essayist Ta-Nehisi Coates (Oct. 22). The 40th anniversary season welcomes a star-studded lineup, including Amy Tan, Abraham Verghese, Timothy Egan, Masha Gessen and Emily Wilson. ...
‘A window and a mirror’: Lake Oswego author tells story of her World War II veteran father and the trauma they shared
For decades, Lake Oswego resident Becky Ellis and her father Louis Boswell avoided the source of their collective pain. Boswell did not discuss the horrors of World War II for 70 years, while Ellis meticulously avoided mention of her childhood raised by a dad suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. That all changed about 10 years ago when the two finally sat down for a tuna sandwich and opened up to...
New tour, new album release set for Esperanza Spalding
Portland's Grammy Award-winning musician Esperanza Spalding is embarking on a tour for the first time in five years, including a stop Aug. 3 at the Vanport Jazz Festival. And, a new album drops Aug. 9. The album is a collaboration with Brazilian singer-songwriter Milton Nascimento, "Milton + esperanza" via Concord Records.
Nonprofit dedicated to Lake Oswego graduate who died of leukemia to hold fundraiser
After witnessing her daughter endure the challenges of a stem cell transplant, West Linn resident Deb Helgerson runs a nonprofit dedicated to helping others who are undergoing such procedures at Oregon Health & Sciences University. Teisha’s Place in North Portland is named after Helgerson’s daughter Teisha Helgerson, who grew up in Lake Oswego, graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1987 and died of leukemia in 2011. The nonprofit offers care and lodging free of charge to patients undergoing a transplant at OHSU. It provides...
Ruth Vernielle McIntyre
September 23, 1942 – July 7, 2024 - Ruth Vernielle McIntyre died on July 7, 2024 of natural causes at 81 years old in Milwaukie, Ore. She was born on September 23, 1942 to Carl and Mary Kathryn Bodin in Beloit, Wisconsin. Ruth attended Ganesha High School, Pomona, California, graduating in 1960. She met Larry McIntyre and was married on February 23, 1963 in Pomona before moving to West Linn, Ore. in 1975. ...
Blitzen Trapper is among inductees into Oregon Music Hall of Fame
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame has named its new class of inductees, led by Portland band Blitzen Trapper. The 17th annual ceremony will be held 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at Aladdin Theater. Other inductees include Laura Viers, Exploding Hearts, Tony Lash (Heatmiser), Jenny Conlee (The Decemberists), The Obituaries and more. “It's a real honor...
Woodburn refers ballot measure to November ballot
WOODBURN – Monday night, the Woodburn City Council unanimously voted to refer a bond measure to voters for the November ballot to fund transforming the current Aquatic Center into a full-service community center. “Our decision today to refer the Community Center bond measure to voters is an exciting culmination of years of work to design a full-service community center that will better serve our residents for recreation and events,” said Woodburn Mayor Frank Lonergan. ...
Darcelle XV Showplace at risk of going out of business, asks community for support
Portland’s Darcelle XV Showplace is calling for public support to avoid going out of business, the celebrated drag show venue announced on July 24. The news comes roughly 16 months after Walter Cole, the club’s iconic owner and performer known for his drag queen persona Darcelle XV, died at the age of 92. The grim announcement was posted to the club’s Facebook page in a statement addressed to its “faithful...
College Life: Area students earn honors
Canby woman named to collegiate sportsmanship team Jennifer Torres-Bermudez, from Canby, a member of the Linfield University women's cross country program this year, was named to the 2023-24 All-Northwest Conference Sportsmanship team. Torres-Bermudez was among 19 student-athletes from Linfield University selected for displaying good sportsmanship throughout the season. All nine member institutions elected one member from each sports team to be a member of the All-NWC Sportsmanship team. ...
Is refinancing activity finally recovering in the Portland metro area?
Elevated interest rates have dealt a significant blow to mortgage refinancing activity nationally over the past three years, and Portland is no exception. But new data from ATTOM shows Portland-area refinancing activity is up compared to a year ago and in line with the national average. There were 2,353 homes...
Meet the three Oregon women execs vying for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year award
The list of competitors for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year award, after winning honors for the region that includes Oregon, features three women who've rocked Portland's business scene. Alicia Chapman of Willamette Technical Fabricators, Sadie Lincoln of Barre3 and Kim Malek of Salt & Straw are finalists for the award...
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