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Neighborhood Connections: January 2015
Celebrate The Season, Family Fun Activities Now Thru December
Aspen Meadows, Celebration of Lights |
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24th Annual Tuba Christmas Concert |
Alpenrose Storybook Lane |
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2014 Christmas Ship Parade |
Lights on Peacock Lane |
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Pittock Mansion Christmas |
Portland's Holiday Express |
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Oregon ZooLights |
WinterWonderland at PIR |
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The Grotto: Festival of Lights |
An Evening at the Zimmerman House, A Victorian Christmas: Tues Dec 09, 2014 3PM-8PM
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Celebrate the SeasonWhen: Tue Dec 09, 2013 7-9PM |
If you've enjoyed the Zimmerman House during the day, you should see her at night!
A Journey Back In Time
The historic Zimmerman House was built in 1874 and was home to three generations of the Zimmerman Family. Their furnishings and personal articles remain in this two-story Victorian home, including children’s toys, games, Christmas postcards, and winter clothing. This annual evening tour will be held on Tuesday, December 9th and December 16th from 3pm-8pm.
Please reserve the time you’d like to visit the house, and give yourself approximately 45 minutes to explore both floors of this heritage home.
Parking is extremely limited, so please consider carpooling.
Admission is free, but the suggested donation for this special event is $5 per person for ages 18 and older.
Read more about the Zimmerman House.
Senior Healthy Hikers: Trout Creek to Whistle Punk Hike: Thu Nov 06, 2014 9AM-5PM
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Crisp Fall AdventureWhen: Thu Nov 06, 2014 9AM-5PM |
This four-mile hike begins at an arch bridge over Trout Creek in the Gifford Pinchot Forest, just northwest of Carson, Wash. We will head uphill on Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) #2000 through moss-draped trees to a valley viewpoint and back to the creek. Then we will travel east for 1.5 miles on PCT #2000 to the Whistle Punk trailhead to complete a 1.5-mile loop with logging camp displays. At the far point of the loop is a wooden observation deck overlooking a wetland.
- Round-trip travel: 104 miles
- Difficulty: Easy/moderate
- Elevation gain: 525 feet
- Suggested donation per hiker: $11
(includes rider's share for Bridge of the Gods toll)
Pack a lunch to eat after the hike in a covered picnic area. Hiking boots and poles are recommended, especially for the first mile. We will park one car at the Whistle Punk trailhead and all other cars at the Trout Creek bridge. A Northwest Forest Pass is required at the Whistle Punk trailhead but not at the Trout Creek bridge.
Senior Healthy Hikers: Bethany Village Walk: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10AM-5PM
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Crisp Fall AdventureWhen: Wed Nov 19, 2014 10AM-5PM |
This three-mile walk begins in Bethany Village and continues to the well-manicured Skycrest Parkway and Rainier Terrace neighborhoods. From there, we will enter a path to Hansen Ridge Park for a short break. After our break we will meander through Bethany Meadows before checking out the golf course views in Claremont. After our walk we will have lunch at Biscuit's Cafe in the Village.
- Round-trip travel: 55 miles
- Difficulty: Easy
- Elevation gain: 100 feet
- Suggested donation per hiker: $7
It's Parade Day Portland! Macy's Holiday Parade, Downtown Portland: Fri Nov 28, 2014 9AM
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Rain or Shine! Macy's Holiday Parade
When: Fri Nov 28, 2014 9AM |
Let's Have a Parade! Join the excitement of My Macy's Holiday Parade in Downtown Portland featuring inflatable floats, local marching bands and nearly 500 costumed characters! It's a great day-after-Thanksgiving event that's fun for the whole family! |
Visit Macy's website for details.
http://social.macys.com/believe/#events/8550
Clean Energy Works Oregon Offers These Tips for Staying Cozy this Winter
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Winter Tips to Save You Money After a hot summer, temperatures are finally dropping—and winter is just around the corner. |
Grab a coffee or a hot apple cider, put on your favorite flannel, and cuddle up to your sweetie because we’ve got you covered when it comes to the best tips for keeping toasty indoors.
Take advantage of winter sun. Yes, there is sun, even in Oregon winter! When it’s shining, be sure to open south-facing window curtains, drapes, and blinds during the day, so the sunlight can naturally heat your home. Close window coverings at night to keep the heat in.
Cover drafty windows. Tape a do-it-yourself, clear, plastic film to the inside of your window frames. Make sure the plastic is sealed tightly to the frame. Installing window treatments, such as blinds, drapes, or shades, can also help reduce heat loss.
Adjust the temperature. Set the thermostat 10 to 15 degrees cooler when you’re not home to use less energy and lower utility bills. Lowering the temperature slightly at night and adding an extra blanket to the bed keeps the whole family extra cozy.
Neighborhood Connections: November 2014
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Senior Healthy Hikers: Fall Color Hike at the Hoyt Arboretum: Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:30AM-3PM
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Walk Among The ColorsWhen: Thu Oct 02, 2014 8AM-5PM |
We will begin this five-mile hike from the zoo and follow the colorful Oak and Maple Trails before entering the web-like trail system of the Hoyt Arboretum. We’ll loop through a display of over 1,000 species of trees and a variety of exotics. Pack a lunch to eat in the covered picnic area across the street from the Arboretum Visitor Center. Hiking boots and poles are recommended.
- Round-trip travel: We'll ride the MAX from Gresham City Hall to the Oregon Zoo.
- Round-trip cost: Honored Citizen (65+) $2; Adults $5
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Elevation gain: 425 feet
Gresham Farmers' Market brings fresh produce, crafts and more: Sat Oct 04, 2014 8:30AM-2PM
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Every Saturday
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Stock-up Now! Final Weeks This Year
Fresh & Local
Shoppers will find all-natural meats and cheeses, fresh-picked produce, nursery stock and fresh-cut flowers, hand-crafted jewelry, soaps, artwork, and much more. Live music and food are always part of the market.
Located on Northwest Miller Avenue between Second and Third Street 8:30AM to 2PM each Saturday now through Oct. 25.
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Wilkes East Neighborhood would like express our gratitude to the following for their generous contributions & continued support:
• Jazzy Bagels, Main St & Powell
• Parkrose Hardware, 106th & Sandy
• Growers Outlet, 162nd & Glisan
• SOLV, Bringing Oregon together
• Albertsons, 181st & Glisan
• And, all the many volunteers!
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