Art in the Pearl is an annual event featuring all kinds of art by local and regional artists. You can wander around, look at the art, and talk to the artists. Arlin and I have attended this for many years and loved it every time. It will be happening over …
reported by Sue McGraw
Sebright Gardens
7185 Lakeside Drive NE
Salem, OR 97305
The garden is lovely to walk through with lots of shade plants and trees. Also there is a nursery where there are up to 100 different hostess for sale. (sebrightgardens.com; the website gives directions)
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Review by Jean Corn
Located at 10574 SE 32nd Ave, Milwaukie.
Do you like pho? This restaurant has lots of choices, as well as some traditional Thai food (pad Thai). Ingredients are fresh and tasty. Servings are just the right size. You can choose from mild, medium, hot or really …
by Judy Wathen
I had a food related concern and emailed Norine Mulry (Director of Food and Beverage) with the following question. I thought her answer was very helpful and thought others might find it helpful as well.
Question: What is the most constructive way to communicate concerns without being …
by Carol Brownlow
Information:
Beanbag baseball meets twice a week, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 in the PAC. If the weather is conducive, we meet just outside the PAC entrance. Each session, participants are assigned to either Team A or Team B. An attempt is made to balance the skill …
by Lee Nolet
Sushi Kata is located in the strip mall at the corner of McLaughlin and Courtney. Don’t be fooled by the ‘sushi’ in their name because they offer FAR more than just sushi. I love their tempura dishes while Bill likes their stir-fry options. An entree comes with …
Artist Rick True has some new items on display. To see his work, go south a little over two miles on River Road to Vinyard. Turn left and go about a quarter mile (guessing here) to just before the Trolley Trail. (Yes, it goes that far south.) His yard is …
We encountered this pit on Risley Street while on a walk recently. We wondered what it was for. If you know please write to Cindy Brown (professorcindy@gmail.com) and we will publish the result here.
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reported by Jean Corn
Since moving to Milwaukie, we’ve found several very good restaurants…..but no good pizza. Until this weekend. We tried Milwaukie Pizza Company on McLoughlin, just south of the Elks Club. He makes his own dough, with honey, not sugar, and cold ferments it. The pizzas are thin …
First, here’s a photo of Rosie and her ducklings parading along Main Street. In addition, we have some extra photos of the great rescue mission, with Cathy Schwabe and Vita Sorgi getting ducklings out of a drainpipe at the pond at Willamette View. These were taken by a Willamette View …
reported by Jan Wainscott
Come with your #1 clear plastics bounty to our newly placed green bin in the service entry of South Main (the South side). You can have unlimited trips.
reported by Carolyn Bailey
Casa Zoraya- Peruvian food to die for. The person who owns this little spot used to work at Adina’s. It is in North Portland, all tables are outside with a covered roof. Medium priced. Appetizers serve 4 easily and are $14.00-16.00.All we ate were appetizers! Good …
reported by Elliot McIntire
Canamah Park is one of the least known local parks, and is located atop the bluff just upstream from downtown Oregon City. (It can be easily reached by turning up the hill at 10th Street, and, at the top of the hill, make a right turn …
reported by Vita Sorgi
Cathy and I (Vita), went for an early morning walk and decided to go check on Rosie and her duckling and when we arrived at the Pond, there was Rosie and only 4 ducklings!
Oh no, walking around the pond, i heard Peeping coming from a …
by Evelyn Cole (this story was entered in the Leading Age writing contest)
We were scrambling amongst the rocks where the sea waves were coming in, splashy and cold. Our bare feet slipped on seaweed, our rolled-up trousers getting wet.
Stuck tightly to some of the rocks, just where the
photos and videos by Kate Dins
The ducklings near the entrance to South Main have hatched, and Rosie the Duck successfully escorted them to the lovely duck pond on the grounds of Willamette View, the community just to the north of Rose Villa. The pond is west of the main …
reported by Rick Simpson
Rosie the duck now has ducklings! Gretchen Holden counted seven while we were up at South Main around 2 pm. Here’s a photo by Rick Simpson.
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The first session of Tuesday Market was held July 6, and the second one is July 13. It will continue throughout the summer and into fall. Come for beautiful produce, friends, and music. It’s outdoors in the picnic area near the garden. While you’re there, stroll around the garden and …
reported by Jo Noble
Ovation Bistro Owners: Sean and Romano
Best food I’ve loved so far:
Hamburger: caramelized onions, brie cheese, special sauce.
Best hamburger I have ever had!
Pomme Frites: Fresh, crispy, clean oil (none of that just-fried-fish in it taste)
Mushroom crepe Pineapple margaritas
I love
reported by Carolyn Bailey
This has been a long time Best Favorite for special occasions. Very pricey, but what a treat! We have lived in Portland 8 years and I believe I have dined there 8 times. Nice seating outside. They are currently serving 2 pre-fix menus. Incredible Foodie experience. …