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Hello, Portlanders. It looks like another lovely spring-like Saturday outside, and there is lots to do in Portland this week from the looks of our event calendar. I was going to suggest if you do only one thing this week in Portland, it would be to go downtown to the waterfront and take in the pink cherry blossom trees. They are bursting into bloom and it is one of my all-time favorite Portland "events" to see each year. Take your camera! And, it coincides with this weekend's annual grand openin… Continue

Hello, fellow Portlanders. It's another great weekend in Portland with several big events: the Portland jazz festival is still underway through tomorrow, and this weekend we also have the Portland Spring and Garden show for more gardening ideas and inspiration. For something a little more unusual, check the Haiku contest (see details below to enter or vote for one of our members) or even head down to the rive… Continue

Hello, Portlanders. I hope you had a great week in Portland and enjoyed all our moments of sunshine, spring flowers...and even flowering trees! While driving downtown, I saw a pink haze out of the corner of my eye, and looked over and saw the pink cherry trees were blooming already. Already!! I know there are fears of another cold snap that might kill off all the pretty spring flowers, but for now I am enjoying them and hoping for the best.

Last night we went out to celebrate my husban… Continue

Hello, Portlanders. Wow, there are early signs of spring popping up all over Portland. I have crocus flowers blooming and my daffodils are already springing up. I am so excited and can't wait for the beauty that comes out in Portland every spring, especially the cherry blossom trees. I am already getting outside and enjoying the little moments of sunshine and taking hikes at Forest Park. If you're looking for some gardening inspiration, visit the Portland Yard, Garden and Patio show, on through… Continue

Hello, Portlanders! I hope you've started this year off with high hopes for another great year. I read all of the messages posted on the forum about people moving to Portland or wanting to move here, and it reminds me how moving to a new place can be filled with anticipation and hopes for positive change in our lives. People move to new cities for lots of reasons, but moving to Portland certainly seems a big goal for many this year, in spite of our rather poor economy making it hard to find jobs… Continue