Tag: portland
member name: Janell R.
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February 22, 2009 11:49 PM EST --
The first time I noticed the little plastic horse tied up to the curb was quite by accident. I was walking Max and she actually noticed it first. She saw the horse and decided she needed to take a closer . . .
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September 27, 2009 02:12 PM EDT --
Well, I know this was posted here last year by some gatherers (including me), but I wanted to share that the Free Night of Theater is back.
http://www.freenightoftheater.net/shows/index.cfm
The . . .
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May 23, 2009 03:18 PM EDT --
A couple of months ago I visited an interesting store in Portland called City Liquidators. Most of the products within the store aren't all that interesting since they consist primarily of "Made in China" . . .
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December 14, 2008 05:57 PM EST --
Here are our girls hanging out in the snow today. I knew we were expecting snow in Portland, but had no idea it would be this much. :-(
First, outside my window.
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December 28, 2008 04:13 PM EST --
About a year ago, I went with my friend who volunteers at the Oregon Zoo to the Breakfast with the Elephants event. It's a fund-raising event and I'm not sure if tickets are available only to . . .
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October 31, 2008 01:40 AM EDT --
I just discovered Trick or Vote the other day and thought it was a kind of fun idea. It's a nonpartisan way to get out the vote. You dress up on Halloween and canvass a neighborhood in your area. It's . . .
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February 10, 2009 01:21 AM EST --
I’ve now lived in Portland for four years and despite my penchant for visiting thrift stores, I’ve managed to avoid the “bins” with the exception of two occasions where I took friends who specifically . . .
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February 15, 2009 12:16 AM EST --
So my first trip to the bins had not been a success, and I decided that the bins would not be in my future should I ever visit Portland again. Well, not only did I visit Portland again, but my husband . . .
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April 29, 2009 01:48 AM EDT --
First off, I need to thank Bryan B. for sending me the idea via Gathermail to write a post about Free Geek right here in Portland. I have a Portland Gather group, PDX Gatherers where I like to post things . . .
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December 02, 2009 10:22 PM EST --
I was forwarded this video twice today via e-mail and wanted to share. It's for breast cancer awareness. I just had my mammo done at this hospital last month. Breast cancer runs in my mom's side of the . . .
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June 28, 2009 01:49 AM EDT --
The Eastmoreland neighborhood sale is happening this weekend. It's always held the weekend after Father's Day and is a huge event.
Eastmoreland is a well-established neighborhood in Portland, which . . .
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November 16, 2008 04:30 PM EST --
This year I expect will be like most years in that my husband will do almost all of the cooking with the exception of a side dish and the pie for dessert, which I can manage. The difference is that his . . .
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September 29, 2008 01:30 AM EDT --
I want to say hello to fellow Portland Gatherers. I've lived in the Portland area for about 3.5 years now and am starting to make this my home. It's difficult making a new place your home when . . .
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October 01, 2008 09:09 PM EDT --
Across the country in over 100 cities, theater companies are giving away tickets (usually 2 maximum) for a free night at the theater. This is a great way to see local talent and interesting performances . . .
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October 15, 2008 12:17 AM EDT --
The 39-year-old Freightliner plans to close its Swan Island manufacturing plant by 2010 - approximately 1000 in the Portland area will lose their jobs. This kind of news is coming with greater frequency . . .
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December 06, 2008 05:44 PM EST --
I've got to promote the Oregon ZooLights since my friend is a volunteer at the zoo and helps put up all of those little lights each year. It's a huge job, but it looks so beautiful in the end. . . .
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January 17, 2009 09:15 PM EST --
Well, here's something timely and useful coming up if you're in Portland. Rose Community Development is sponsoring a "Buying Food on a Budget" workshop January 28 from 6:00-8:00pm. . . .
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January 18, 2009 06:12 PM EST --
Here are some Portland facts I found while perusing various sites on the internet.
1. Portland is home to the largest forested park (Forest Park - over 5,000 acres) inside a city limit, and the smallest . . .
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February 08, 2009 04:13 PM EST --
Northwest Documentary is offering their services to help you give a unique gift this Valentine's Day. Through February 13, 2009, you can visit them to have them record your personal story. They will . . .
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November 16, 2008 05:14 PM EST --
From now until December 17th, donate gently used adult-sized coats or twin blankets to any Portland area Windermere real estate office weekdays from 9 AM to 5PM.
Transition Projects will distribute . . .
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