Is your favorite place to be these days your car as the AC blowing on your face feels refreshing? Does the 45 second walk from your car seem to last at least a half hour? Do you have absolutely no appetite as it is just too stinkin hard to eat?
There are so many things to do and places to go to avoid the heat
1) Go to a matinee
2) Go for a shady walk in Forest Park or Tryon Creek
3) Visit one of Portland Parks Swimming Pools
4) Window shop at the mall
5) Rent a room in a hotel you have been longing to stay at and enjoy the amenities of AC and someone else cooking your meals
6) Make a quick day trip to the Oregon Coast
7) See the 2 posts below for movies and concerts in the park
Portland Park and Recreations 13 pools to cool off in. (Don't forget the sunscreen)
Buckman Pool - Indoor pool at 320 SE 16th Avenue, 503.823.3668
Columbia Pool - Indoor pool at 7701 N Chautauqua Blvd., 503.823.3669
Creston Pool - Outdoor pool at SE 44th Avenue & Powell Blvd., 503.823.3672
East Portland Pool - Indoor pool at 740 SE 106th Avenue, 503.823.3450
Grant Pool - Outdoor pool at NE 33rd Avenue & US Grant Place, 503.823.3674
Matt Dishman Pool - Indoor pool at 77 NE Knott Street, 503.823.3673
Montavilla Pool - Outdoor pool at 8219 NE Glisan Street, 503.823.4101
Mt. Scott Pool - Indoor pool at 5530 SE 72nd Avenue, 503.823.3183
Peninsula Pool - Outdoor pool at 700 N Rosa Parks Way, 503.823.3620
Pier Pool - Outdoor pool at N Seneca St & St Johns Avenue, 503.823.3678
Sellwood Pool - Outdoor pool at 7951 SE 7th Avenue, 503.823.3679
Southwest Pool - Indoor pool at 6820 SW 45th Avenue, 503.823.2840
Wilson Pool - Outdoor pool at 1151 SW Vermont Street, 503.823.3680
Park and Rec also has some WAY cool spray features in some neighborhood parks that are turned on during open hours. I would recommend a quick call to be certain they are working before heading out. The parks that have this are
Columbia Park, N. Lombard Street and Woolsey Avenue
Essex Park, SE 79th Avenue & Center Street
Earl Boyles Park, SE 112th Avenue & Boise Street
Grant Park, NE 33rd Avenue & US Grant Place
Kenton Park, 8417 N. Brandon Avenue
McCoy Park, N Trenton Street & Newman Avenue
Northgate Park, N Geneva Avenue & Fessenden Street
Peninsula Park, N. 700 Rosa Parks Way
Pier Park, N Lombard Street & Bruce Avenue
Raymond Park, SE 118th Avenue & Raymond Street
Woodlawn Park, NE 13th Avenue & Dekum Street
Remember to drink lots of water, wear your sunscreen, carry a gallon of water in your car in case of a car emergency, dress in layers so that you can reduce your clothing layers as the weather heats up, check up on seniors and people with newborns who might be homebound and need assistance....
Stay cool! Post a comment letting me know what you did to stay cool!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Pet Lovers Take Note
Trying to get out of town? Ow a dog and don't know what to do? Wonder no more...
Just in time for summer travel, the ASPCA has teamed up with a great new partner - Red Lion Hotels, a pet friendly chain of full service hotels that promote comfort for their guests while supporting programs that provide comfort for pets in need.
If you're planning to travel, there's no reason to leave your pet behind. You can stay at any of Red Lion's 43 west coast hotels where pets stay free and even earn "Red Lion R&R Club" points!
To help the ASPCA continue its lifesaving work, Red Lion will be donating 40% of the purchase price of its "Red, the Lion"*, the company's plush toy feline mascot. Red is available at all Red Lion hotels and via www.redlion.com/aspca.To celebrate the launch of our new relationship, Red Lion has teamed with Horizon Air, the Pacific Northwest's leading airline, to sell "Red, the Lion", on board every flight from Portland to the San Francisco Bay Area through August 16, reaching an audience of hundreds of thousands of travelers.To further support animal welfare, Red Lion hotel and corporate office associates will be donating time to local animal causes and conducting fundraisers to benefit the ASPCA, and hotels will be reaching out to shelters in their communities to promote pet adoption.
As a dog lover/owner this makes the region much easier to visit!
Just in time for summer travel, the ASPCA has teamed up with a great new partner - Red Lion Hotels, a pet friendly chain of full service hotels that promote comfort for their guests while supporting programs that provide comfort for pets in need.
If you're planning to travel, there's no reason to leave your pet behind. You can stay at any of Red Lion's 43 west coast hotels where pets stay free and even earn "Red Lion R&R Club" points!
To help the ASPCA continue its lifesaving work, Red Lion will be donating 40% of the purchase price of its "Red, the Lion"*, the company's plush toy feline mascot. Red is available at all Red Lion hotels and via www.redlion.com/aspca.To celebrate the launch of our new relationship, Red Lion has teamed with Horizon Air, the Pacific Northwest's leading airline, to sell "Red, the Lion", on board every flight from Portland to the San Francisco Bay Area through August 16, reaching an audience of hundreds of thousands of travelers.To further support animal welfare, Red Lion hotel and corporate office associates will be donating time to local animal causes and conducting fundraisers to benefit the ASPCA, and hotels will be reaching out to shelters in their communities to promote pet adoption.
As a dog lover/owner this makes the region much easier to visit!
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Great Deals in Portland
This is the first of what will be many posts on great deals in Portland.
After a crazy day of errands, lender phone calls, flyer box filling and client present shopping, I found myself down in the Pearl yesterday afternoon. Realizing that it had been 7 hours since last eating I decided it was time to grab a bite to eat before continuing on my list of things that had to be done.
I passed PF Changs restaurant. It has been ages since I have eaten there as nothing on the menu follow my crazy organicish diet that I am on. Something (mainly the amazing smell of Chinese food) caught my attention and I found myself drawn to peeking at the menu posted on the window.
They have a lunch special that looked good. For just $8 you get rice, soup and an entree. I thought that sounded fantastic. I got a nice table outside where I could sit and watch the world go by.
The waitress came by and asked if I was interested in the Happy Hour Menu. As I wasn't done working for the day and I am a quick drunk, I decided to pass. She said it was half price all appetizers and no drink minimum. I said I would look.
It was at this point that I found the DEAL OF THE CENTURY!!! No drink minimum and half price appetizers....whats the catch? I instantly called my better half and asked him if he wanted to join me for happy hour and to hurry!
For $17 we had iced tea, calamari, lettuce wraps, tuna sushi, spring rolls. Full orders, free refills on tea and the most lovely time people watching and enjoying the outdoor dining.
PF Changs in the Pearl. Happy hour is from 3-6pm.
That's my deal of the day!
Enjoy!
After a crazy day of errands, lender phone calls, flyer box filling and client present shopping, I found myself down in the Pearl yesterday afternoon. Realizing that it had been 7 hours since last eating I decided it was time to grab a bite to eat before continuing on my list of things that had to be done.
I passed PF Changs restaurant. It has been ages since I have eaten there as nothing on the menu follow my crazy organicish diet that I am on. Something (mainly the amazing smell of Chinese food) caught my attention and I found myself drawn to peeking at the menu posted on the window.
They have a lunch special that looked good. For just $8 you get rice, soup and an entree. I thought that sounded fantastic. I got a nice table outside where I could sit and watch the world go by.
The waitress came by and asked if I was interested in the Happy Hour Menu. As I wasn't done working for the day and I am a quick drunk, I decided to pass. She said it was half price all appetizers and no drink minimum. I said I would look.
It was at this point that I found the DEAL OF THE CENTURY!!! No drink minimum and half price appetizers....whats the catch? I instantly called my better half and asked him if he wanted to join me for happy hour and to hurry!
For $17 we had iced tea, calamari, lettuce wraps, tuna sushi, spring rolls. Full orders, free refills on tea and the most lovely time people watching and enjoying the outdoor dining.
PF Changs in the Pearl. Happy hour is from 3-6pm.
That's my deal of the day!
Enjoy!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Street Fairs and Festivals
Looking for something great to do in Portland?
The following is a list of the street fairs and festivals in Portland that are happening this summer. As a native Oregonian, this to me is what makes Portland, Portland! The added bonus of this is that these events are all free. There are usually great vendors, tasty food and awesome music. Take advantage of attending one of these events in your neighborhood. Better yet, be adventuresome and visit one in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
As a resident of the Division/Clinton area, you will be sure to see me at this weekends festivities on Division. Let me know if you are coming out this way!
Saturday, July 25th: Division Clinton Street Fair with a neighborhood parade, community and craft booths, music, children’s events, food and much more for one day only.
Saturday, August 1st: Fremont Fest.
Tuesday, August 4th: National Night Out, focusing on prevention of crime and drug activity–check your neighborhood association or see the web site for more information.
Friday, August 7th – Sunday, August 9th: 12th annual Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains, featuring music, arts and crafts and of course, garlic!
Saturday, August 15th: Multnomah Days at Multnomah Village with a mini parade, art, food, crafts and merchandise.
Sunday, August 16th: India Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square, highlighting the tastes, sounds and sights of India.
Sunday, August 16th: Hawthorne Street Fair, 11:00am – 5:00pm along streets 30th – 50th. Features music stages, children’s activities, special store sales and a free 1:00pm showing of the classic flick “Labyrinth” at the Bagdad Theater!
Thursday, August 27th – Saturday, August 29th: Festa Italiana at Pioneer Courthouse Square, celebrating Italian-American culture in America with music, a bocce tournament, opera, movie and food.
Saturday, September 5th – Monday, September 7th: Labor Day weekend’s Art in the Pearl with food, music, children’s activities and art!
Saturday, September 12th: Belmont Street Fair, features music, vendors, entertainment, sidewalk sales and a free trolley.
Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th: West Linn Arts Festival with music, food, children’s activities, a silent auction, art exhibits and more.
Saturday, September 19th (tentative date): Alberta Street Fair.
Saturday, September 26th: ‘Fun on Foster‘ street fair between 50th and 92nd streets with art vendors, food, entertainment and more.
The following is a list of the street fairs and festivals in Portland that are happening this summer. As a native Oregonian, this to me is what makes Portland, Portland! The added bonus of this is that these events are all free. There are usually great vendors, tasty food and awesome music. Take advantage of attending one of these events in your neighborhood. Better yet, be adventuresome and visit one in an unfamiliar neighborhood.
As a resident of the Division/Clinton area, you will be sure to see me at this weekends festivities on Division. Let me know if you are coming out this way!
Saturday, July 25th: Division Clinton Street Fair with a neighborhood parade, community and craft booths, music, children’s events, food and much more for one day only.
Saturday, August 1st: Fremont Fest.
Tuesday, August 4th: National Night Out, focusing on prevention of crime and drug activity–check your neighborhood association or see the web site for more information.
Friday, August 7th – Sunday, August 9th: 12th annual Elephant Garlic Festival in North Plains, featuring music, arts and crafts and of course, garlic!
Saturday, August 15th: Multnomah Days at Multnomah Village with a mini parade, art, food, crafts and merchandise.
Sunday, August 16th: India Festival at Pioneer Courthouse Square, highlighting the tastes, sounds and sights of India.
Sunday, August 16th: Hawthorne Street Fair, 11:00am – 5:00pm along streets 30th – 50th. Features music stages, children’s activities, special store sales and a free 1:00pm showing of the classic flick “Labyrinth” at the Bagdad Theater!
Thursday, August 27th – Saturday, August 29th: Festa Italiana at Pioneer Courthouse Square, celebrating Italian-American culture in America with music, a bocce tournament, opera, movie and food.
Saturday, September 5th – Monday, September 7th: Labor Day weekend’s Art in the Pearl with food, music, children’s activities and art!
Saturday, September 12th: Belmont Street Fair, features music, vendors, entertainment, sidewalk sales and a free trolley.
Saturday, September 12th & Sunday, September 13th: West Linn Arts Festival with music, food, children’s activities, a silent auction, art exhibits and more.
Saturday, September 19th (tentative date): Alberta Street Fair.
Saturday, September 26th: ‘Fun on Foster‘ street fair between 50th and 92nd streets with art vendors, food, entertainment and more.
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