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PDX Kickingball looking to raise funds to help support Venezuelan migrant squad
When moving from one country to another, it’s easy to feel a desire to connect back to home. It’s also possible to get stuck in a routine as you try to establish yourself in a new place and find a new community of friends. Those two desires collided into one solution for Vanesa Aranguren, a native of Venezuela now living in the Portland-metro area. ...
Get out and have some fun this week! : May 13-19
MONDAY, MAY 13-SUNDAY, MAY 19 BROADWAY IN PORTLAND — Portland Opera and Broadway in Portland continue to bring great Broadway shows to Portland. Upcoming is “Annie,” Tuesday-Sunday, May 14-19 at Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St. The story of Annie is about “holding onto hope when times are tough can take an awful lot of determination, and sometimes, an awful lot of determination comes in a surprisingly small package.” More: BroadwayInPortland.com ...
Our TV picks for Monday, May 13: 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show; Seeking Sister Wife
148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show FS1 4:30 p.m. America’s most prestigious dog show is back for more as numerous breeds join the fray to strut their stuff and get some final primping before the judges take a final look at the competitors before crowning the Best of Show winner. Please no wagering. Seeking Sister Wife TLC 9 p.m. “The more the merrier” is a common theme when various polygamous relationships look to add a charming new member to the family. And with each new “interview,” the couples, throuples and multiples get closer to happiness — and covering the rent.
Our TV picks for Sunday, May 12: The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster; 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing
The Masters Agility Championship at Westminster KPTV 11 a.m. When it comes to agility, it seems four legs are better than two as the world’s top dogs visit Westminster Kennel Club to compete for the agility championship. The top 50 dogs go head-to-head for best of class honors through tunnels, jumps and more. 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing FOOD 8 p.m. It’s the last shift of this 24-hour competition and hosts Michael Symon and Esther Choi bring back a challenge where the competitors must cook the best dishes of their lives for a shot at $50,000 and a trip to Hawaii. But exhaustion is kicking in.
Lois Cameron Smith
December 4, 1931 – May 1, 2024 - Lois Cameron Smith, was born (Lois Florence Cameron) December 4, 1931, in San Francisco, California, to Donald and Elsie (Ilse) Cameron. Lois died on May 1, 2024 at the age of 92 after succumbing to respiratory and cardiac issues at Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, Oregon. She passed away peacefully with her two surviving sons, Guy and Gus Wettstein, by her side. Lois spent her childhood in the Sunset District of San Francisco where she and her...
Wilsonville United Methodist Church set to close after more than 100 years
Around 1911, the original 28 members of the Wilsonville United Methodist Church gathered in their new church building. Located along Boones Ferry Road, the building was right in the center of town. Over a century later, the Wilsonville United Methodist Church will permanently close on May 19, when a final service will be held. Karyn Haaga, the staff-parish relations chair for the church, said congregation numbers for the church started...
Going for the Gold (Award): Newberg animal shelter benefits from youth's largess
Taylie Smith characterizes herself as an animal lover, so when time came for her to choose a project to earn the highest achievement in Girls Scouts, helping out a local animal shelter was a no-brainer. The 18-year-old, a senior at Wilsonville High School, has been involved in Girls Scouts for more than a decade and had one more goal to achieve before cutting back on her involvement as she heads off to college. ...
We've got a rare chance to see the Northern Lights tonight. Here's where to go.
A geomagnetic storm means that the stargazers in Oregon will have a rare chance to catch the North Lights late Friday night and early Saturday. According to the National Weather Prediction Center, the aurora may become visible over a large portion of the country, as far south as northern California. There's no guarantee Oregonians will see the aurora, but it may become visible between 10 p.m., Friday, April 10 and...
After two searches, Oregon Gov. Kotek appoints insider to lead state water department
After two searches within the last year, including a national sweep for top water managers, Gov. Tina Kotek has settled on an insider to oversee management of Oregon’s water, one of its most valuable resources. Kotek said in a news release Wednesday, May 8, she has appointed Ivan Gall, a longtime manager in the Water Resources Department, as the agency’s director. The department, charged with allocating and distributing water in Oregon, plays a crucial role in the state, especially now after years of drought, declining...
Lake Oswego resident discovers long-lost trade route from West Linn area to Tualatin Valley
When peering at an old map showing the local area in 1852, Lake Oswego resident Paul Pappas noticed something interesting: a lost roadway that ran from Oregon City through Lake Oswego and to the Tualatin Valley. The road spanned over his own property near Oswego Lake before it expanded and establishments like Lake Grove Elementary School and a local post office cropped up along the route. With the help of the city of Lake Oswego Historic Review Board, Pappas hopes to have a marker commemorating...
Sports Zone: Every sport, every channel May 10 - May 17, 2024
AUTO RACING Friday 12 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200, Qualifying. (Live)2 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series Crown Royal Purple Bag Project 200, Qualifying. (Live)4:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Buckle Up South Carolina 200. (Live) Saturday ...
Guess ‘Who’s’ coming to Disney: Disney+ welcomes the ‘Doctor’ after 60 years
Whovians got a taste of what was to come this past holiday season when “Doctor Who” premiered “The Church on Ruby Road” as a part of a selection of Christmas specials on Dec. 25, but this spring is finally time for the real deal. Now that fans of the show — and no doubt some new viewers, as well — have been introduced to the Fifteenth Doctor, played by quickly rising star Ncuti Gatwa (“Sex Education”), the TARDIS is officially preparing to take off on a new adventure through time — and from the looks of it, this may be...
Our TV picks for Saturday, May 11: Full Court Press; United Football League; A Whitewater Romance
Full Court Press KATU 10 a.m. It was a women’s college basketball season for the ages. From Caitlin Clark’s record-breaking run to South Carolina’s unbeaten season, the popularity is off the charts. This four-part series follows Clark, Kamilla Cardoso and Kiki Rice. United Football League ...
What to watch: The must-watch things to stream this week, May 10 - May 17, 2024
What’s Available NOW On Disney+ “Queen Rock Montreal” (May 15) Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, “Queen Rock Montreal” presents Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon at their most exciting and exhilarating. The original concerts, which took place on November 24 and 25, 1981, were arranged specifically to be filmed for a full-length concert film to document their live show. ...
Movie Review: Tom Hanks holds much of ‘Cast Away’ on his own
Rare is the performer who can hold a movie on his or her own for more than half of the film’s running time. Well, OK ... in Tom Hanks’ case, on his own with some help from a volleyball. Being shown by Freeform on Tuesday, May 14, the somewhat underrated 2000 drama “Cast Away” showcases one of the greatest challenges the two-time Oscar winner has had in his career. Playing...
How will changes to the real estate industry affect Wilsonville?
Will a settlement agreement between the National Association of Realtors and home-sellers precipitate sweeping changes to the industry or cause more modest adjustments? After a Missouri court ruled last year that the NAR, Keller Williams Realty and Homeservices of America were liable for $1.8 billion in damages for conspiring to inflate commissions, the entities committed to changing their practices according to a CNN article. These groups decided to settle the case for $418 million in March rather than appeal it to a higher court and...
Newberg's Memorial Day boat races: A return to speed, pageantry
The spectacle of sleek boats flying across the waters of the Willamette River will return to Newberg with the advent of this year’s of the Memorial Day Boat Races. Set for May 25-26 at Rogers Landing, the annual rite returns a long history of racing as this year's event marks the 76th year the races have been held in Newberg (races have only been suspended once during that time — in 2020 during the pandemic). ...
Does Wilsonville want another urban renewal district?
Do voters want to use urban renewal to fund development in Town Center? The community will weigh in on the topic via an advisory vote in the May 21 election. Although Wilsonville City Council is not tied to the outcome of the vote, the city has used this method of gauging citizen opinion on urban renewal in the past and always adhered to the results. Creating an urban renewal district...
Local 5A golfers qualify for state tournament
Several local high school golfers recently qualified for the 5A state tournament after competing in district and regional tournaments over the past two weeks. First, at the Northwest Oregon Conference district tournament at Indian Creek Golf Course, Wilsonville, led by the sophomore tandem of Layla Sidhu and Evie Dunn, advanced as a team on the girls side. Sidhu and Dunn were the top two finishers conference-wide, while junior Madeline Downie, freshman Sophia Raschko and senior Malia Kaleikilo will round-out the Wildcats’ fivesome at state. ...
Our TV picks for Friday, May 10: Beetlejuice; Jeopardy! Masters; BMF
Beetlejuice AMC 8 p.m. When newlydeads Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam (Alec Baldwin) are stuck haunting their country home, they try to scare away the new owners (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones) and their daughter (Winona Ryder) with the help of Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). Jeopardy! Masters ...
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