Upcoming Portland Events
August 15th, 2008 by Joseph
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It’s Summer in the Northwest and there’s no better way to enjoy it than getting outside, learning something new, and meeting great people. Here are just a few events going on in Portland this weekend that are sure to be a lot of fun! For a full listing of upcoming events, check out Neighborhood Notes, a community-focused commentary, news, and events site for Portland’s 95 diverse neighborhoods.
Hawthorne Day Street Fair
Event Details: 08/16/2008 11:00 AM on Hawthorne Blvd with main areas at 35th, 36th, 40th and 42nd Ave
A full day of music, food and fun in the Hawthorne district with activities scheduled throughout the day for children and adults. For more details check out the schedule here…
The Dog Days of Summer. What to Eat When it’s Too Hot to Cook
Event Details: 08/15/2008 6:30 PM at In Good Taste, 231 NW 11th Avenue
Local Entertaining Expert Ken Hoyt offers ideas and recipes for escaping the heat of the kitchen while still eating well. Everyone knows that the “dog days of summer” occur during the hottest and muggiest part of the season. Webster defines the “dog days” as “the period between early July and early September when the hot sultry weather of summer usually occur.” So what do you eat when it’s too hot to cook? Read more…
Build It green! Tour of Homes and Information Fair
Event Details: 08/20/2008 11:00 AM starting at Ecohaus, 819 SE Taylor
Build It Green! is a self-guided tour of 20 new and remodeled green houses, townhouses, and condos throughout the Portland metro area. A free information fair after the tour features green building and conservation resources, products and services, entertainment and food carts.Presented by the City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development. Read more…
August 15th, 2008 at 4:09 pm
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August 15th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
I wish I was down there at the Street Fair enjoying a nice hot dog in my hand while listening to some great live music. Maybe there’s still time to drive down…possibilities?