Lower Burnside news...
Jun 29,2008
Last Call for Alcohol...
by pearlgirl
Believe it or not, the OLCC has relaxed its rules on alcohol delivery. Oregonians can call their local grocer and schedule same-day delivery of wine and/or beer in unlimited quantities. Not so fast—orders must be placed by 9 a.m. and delivered by 9 p.m. New Seasons is now on speed dial...
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Jun 27,2008
MAX: The Next Generation
by pearlgirl
The fashion forecast for Fall 2008 is modern, sleek, and sexy. That's right. TriMet is pimping your ride with 22 new Siemens "S70/Avanto" light rail vehicles. This model is currently used in Houston, Texas; San Diego, California; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Paris, France. An improved interior layout leaves space for eight more seats per train plus additional standing room. While existing MAX trains can carry up to 428 riders, the new trains will be able to carry 464. Comfort and safety upgrades A new rear-view camera system will enhance the operator's field of vision and help improve visibility at night. The cameras have sensors that switch from color to black-and-white in low-light conditions. The new trains are expected to brake and stop more smoothly than existing MAX trains. The new trains have modern, aerodynamic styling with rounded corners and a sloping front end. Trains will be about seven feet longer, but will still fit within existing MAX
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Jun 26,2008
Portland among America's best for design
by shooter
You knew this had to be true... From the Portland Business Journal : Portland is among the top five best cities for architecture and design, according to an independent study conducted by one of the world's leading architectural practices. Looking at 10 criteria including architecture awards, "green" design and public transit systems, New York-based RMJM Hillier, the North American division of the worldwide architecture firm RMJM, selected 10 cities leading the way in design policy and practice. Then the firm commissioned public opinion and research firm Zogby International to interview more than 1,000 residents of those cities on architecture and design issues and incorporated those results into the research to determine the final rankings. Chicago came out on top. Portland ranked No. 5. Read the full story .
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Jun 26,2008
Make a Strawberry Chocolate Tart
by nancy
Oregon strawberries are everywhere, especially at the farmers markets. Sold in flats (12 pints) and oh so hard to resist. Which provokes the seasonal question of 'just how much shortcake can I really eat?'. Now some of you might raise your eyebrows at that question, while you spoon up the last of your strawberry shortcake breakfast, not missing a drop of whipping cream. I respect your abilty to focus, singlemindedly, on one way to consume the bounty of the season. The flat we purchased at the Saturday Farmers Market is gone now. Consumed fresh on the way home, as part of the aforementioned shortcake, cut and sugared, sent in lunch boxes to camp, and given as hostess' gifts. And the berries that we buy this evening at the Ecotrust Market? With any luck they'll make their way into our favorite strawberry tart. This is a great tart to make with kids, and can be executed beautifully by novice bakers, or taken up a notch by experts. Here's how it goes: Kids and adults wash their hands
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Jun 20,2008
More Oregonians head off for work on 2 fewer wheels
by shooter
We here at Neighborhood Notes are looking to switch to bicycles for many of our daily errands and running around the central city. I used to ride both a road and mountain bike a fair amount. However, planning, designing, and launching the new website curtailed my "joy" rides. It doesn't look like that is going to change any time soon. So rather than look at my old rides and feel guilty, I am looking to acquire a city bike so that I can use it as needed without having to "gear up" with all the specialized cycle clothing. It seems that people all over Portland are doing the same given this story from The Oregonian : The signs of a bike-commuting boom are clear to Lanny Gower every time he sees the packed bike storage areas at his company, Con-way Inc. The longtime cyclist is also reminded he's not the only bike commuter anymore by the morning lines at the office showers. And if that wasn't enough, there were the recent responses from two female co-workers to hi
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Jun 19,2008
Craft Distillers Get a Little Love
by pearlgirl
Yet another reason to visit Portland and relish the fact that we live here—the artisan distillery scene is booming! From the Seattle Times...PORTLAND — You know folks in the southeastern part of this city reckon they are on to something big because the nickname game has commenced. Should the district be "Distillery Row"? "Libation Alley"? You get the picture. The small craft distillery scene has hit Portland, reminiscent of the microbrewery boom two decades ago. Young microbrewers and winemakers are now distilling whiskey, brandy, grappa and even absinthe. And taking a page from Kentucky's iconic whiskey distillers, they are beginning to host tours and tastings. With 17 microdistilleries in Oregon, and eight more startups expected across the state by year's end, spirits aficionados haven't seen anything like this in recent memory. Sure, boutique distilleries also dot the landscapes in Michigan and Northern California, but only in Oregon
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Jun 19,2008
Do You Bunco?
by pearlgirl
At Portland Bunco, there's always room for one more at the table. If you've got bunco fever and want to meet other Portland women who like to roll the dice , this is the group for you! So, what's bunco? Bunco is a dice game played with three dice and two teams per table. Points are accumulated and prizes are awarded. It is an easy game to pick up and with the right group, the evening can be an absolutely hysterical laughfest! How did Portland Bunco get started? Two friends in the Portland area wanted to start playing bunco again after their last group disbanded. They found Meetup.com. What started out as a "let's see what happens" has turned into a supportive, enjoyable and downright funny women's group. Our conversational topics as we play are as varied as our membership and who knows what conversation will be overheard during a bunco game. How do you join? Find out here . Special thanks to Norma Jean for the tip!
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Jun 17,2008
Attention Artists: Neighborhood Arts Grants
by pearlgirl
The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites nonprofit organizations and individual artists to submit proposals for artistic projects and cultural events that are planned for calendar year 2009. Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 and are available in two categories: Artistic Focus and Neighborhood Arts. An orientation for not-for-profit organizations will be held Thursday, July 10, 2008 , 11:00am – 1:00pm “Intent to Apply” forms must be submitted online through RACC’s website – www.racc.org -- before 5:00 p.m. on July 30, 2008 . For additional information contact RACC staff: Jeff Hawthorne Director of Community Affairs
503 823-5258
jhawthorne@racc.org Mary Bauer
Communications Associate
503 823-5426
mbauer@racc.org
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Jun 14,2008
pdxdog.com
by pdxdog
pdxdog.com is the online social network for dog lovers in the Portland Metro Area. It is fast becoming the "go to" site for everything dog-related. The members are talented, knowledgeable, interesting and tons of fun. The dog pictures are amazing, as are the groups, events, blogs, forums and videos. If you are a dog lover, think about becoming a member, it's free. We are proud to be working with Neighborhood Notes by writing about dog related things in our wonderful city of Portland. We know there's a lot going on in Portland with dogs. Any good ideas, send our way. Thank you Neighborhood Notes!
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