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‘Fitness Studio’ vision grows from Woodstock longevity class
In 2021, Ms. Thais Denmark started teaching a water exercise class, Pilates, and strength and stretching classes, as well as personal training classes, at Mt. Scott Community Center. These classes held over forty students each. Last year, when the Mt. Scott Center closed in November for months of extensive renovation, the fitness class moved to Woodstock, and into the basement of Trinity United Methodist Church on Chavez Blvd. (the former 39th Avenue) and Steele Street. It has been reported by the students that “this class...
Brooklyn woman wins trip to New York with a drawing
Brooklyn resident Carol Wittwer was listening to local radio station KNRK when she heard about an art cover contest for a “limited-edition single” sleeve. Liam Gallagher (formerly of “Oasis”) and John Squire (formerly of “Stone Rose”) were the recording artists looking for an illustration for the sleeve of their single “Mars to Liverpool”, written by the pair. On an impulse, Wittwer decided to make and enter a hand-drawn sketch, which she created with colored pencils in a cartoonish style. ...
Here are all the concerts and shows coming to Ilani casino for summer 2024
A lineup of rock and country artists, comedians and more will be coming to Ilani casino this summer. Ilani in Ridgefield, just north of Vancouver in southwest Washington, is the closest casino to Portland. Acts like Smokey Robinson, Clint Black, Donny Osmond and more will visit the casino resort this...
Celebrate Memorial Day Locally
This article brought to you courtesy of Scotties Auto Body, News-Times Insider Auto Body Repair. Sponsored content. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Fir Lawn Memorial Gardens honors our military heroes and remembers the brave men and women veterans that have passed away. Military honors, a flyover, and guest speaker are scheduled. You can add your loved one’s name to the honor roll that will be read during the ceremony by calling 503-640-2277. Hot dogs, drinks and cookies are provided. The ceremony begins at 1...
Lights, Camera, Action: Movie filming to cause sporadic road closures
Due to movie filming in the Riverfront District, South 1st Street will be closed May 22 through the morning of May 25 from approximately 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. each day. This closure is from the Plaza Square intersection to Cowlitz Street. Outdoor work includes actors portraying police, a bank robbery scene, and firearms. There will be no audible firearm noise during this time, according to the city. Movie filming in the St. Helens Riverfront District is currently taking place and will continue through June 7, 2024. Filming will take place during the day and at night. The Columbia County Chronicle & Chief have contacted production members of the film for details of the movie. It has been relayed that filming is for a "feature film," but no other details are available at this time. Stay tuned for updates as they become available.
Oregon Lottery Issues Scam Alert to Local Residents After Powerball Win
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Oregon Zoo welcomes Berry the two-toed sloth
The Oregon Zoo’s rainforest area has welcomed a new resident. Berry, a 6-year-old Linne’s two-toed sloth, made her debut last week. Zoo staff say she’s settling in quickly even though sloths aren’t known for their speed. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Washington County Fair announces country artists, tribute bands for main stage performances
Summer is just around the corner, and the Washington County Fair is preparing to turn up the volume with a jam-packed lineup of performers. Taking place July 19-28, the annual fair will feature everything from electrifying rock shows to uncanny tribute performances at the West Side Commons in Hillsboro. Kicking off the mainstage lineup, North Plains vocal powerhouse Jacquie Roar will belt out country songs on the first night of...
The Art of Protest- Portland 2021
The Streets Of Portland Are Full Of Protest Posters. Sparked by the death of George Floyd, protests erupted in cities across the country over the last year. In Portland, protests turned to riots. Protesters were on the streets for more than 200 days straight.
Bibliophiles, get ready for first Powell’s warehouse sale in two decades
Powell’s Books, considered one of the finest independent bookstores in the United States, announced that it will hold its first warehouse sale in 20 years. The event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2, at 2720 N.W. 29th Ave., Portland. An Instagram alert, posted over the weekend, reads, “You know what’s better than books? More books!” ...
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