Archive for June 17th, 2010

Gone Campin’: Made in the shade at Black Canyon Campground

Located along the Middle Fork of the Willamette River, Black Canyon Campground is full of nature's air conditioning.

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Gone Campin’: Made in the shade at Black Canyon Campground

Gresham skate park party June 21st

The event will feature demonstrations by Bacon Skateboards and Exit Realword.

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Gresham skate park party June 21st

Lloyd Center 50th Anniversary

June 27th from 12:30 to 6 pm

http://www.lloydcenterice.com

Lloyd Center is teaming up with the Sunshine Division and local radio station The Fish. In order to ice skate, people will be asked to donate 4 cans of tuna or peanut butter and $1.50 (the cost to skate in 1960 when the ice rink first opened).

All of the food and money will be donated to the Sunshine Division. 104.1 The Fish will be out at the event from 2:00 – 4:00pm with live music, games, prizes, and entertainment for the whole family.

Lloyd Center

Father's Day Survey: Working Dads Feel the Pressure : The Work Buzz

Communicate – Try and sit down for family dinners a few times a week. It’s the perfect opportunity to listen to what is going on in your family’s lives, and talk about what is going on in your office. Sharing the reasons behind your busy schedule will ..

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Father's Day Survey: Working Dads Feel the Pressure : The Work Buzz

Colonel Summers Park: Southeast Portland s park of many uses

Portland has many wonderful parks to choose from on a sunny day, but it is hard to find with more activities and green space than Colonel Summers Park. The park has an inclusive feel with many groups and activities taking advantage of its multiple uses.

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Follow World Cup Action

Get the latest news as the best soccer teams in the world compete for a global championship.

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Arctic terns draw crowds in Anchorage marsh

Watching the terns is a perfect side trip for someone with a car and a day in Alaska's largest city.

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Arctic terns draw crowds in Anchorage marsh

How to save your rotting roses

KGW meteorologist Rod Hill has tips on saving your rain-soaked rose buds and plants.

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How to save your rotting roses

Best 4th of July Hometown Celebrations & Trips | Road Trips For …

Located in the eastern part of the state, Mystic Country is a favorite family getaway. Families love the special activities at Mystic Seaport including the children’s parade, a family picnic and an old-fashioned spelling bee.

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Best 4th of July Hometown Celebrations & Trips | Road Trips For …

30+ Portland Pride Events: June 17-20, 2010

Posted by Sherri Montgomery Photo by drburtoni Portland Pride 2010 – Pride to the People This year’s Pride festival honors the 40th anniversary of the first Pride parade. After the Stonewall Riots on June 28, 1969, an annual parade was suggested as on-going reminder of the struggle for human rights …

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