Astoria, Oregon continues its summer-long festivities this week with the county fair, followed by a cruise, barbecue and a visit by Reba McEntire.
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Astoria Kicks Off Fair and More Bicentennial Events August 2-14
A weekend full of big events, including the Oregon Brewers Festival and the Washington County Fair kept Drew Carney more than busy throughout the week.
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The Drew Review, July 31
Every Friday we’re putting the spotlight on a local park and this week we headed to Tanner Springs Park.
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Portland parks series: Tanner Springs
Every Friday we’re putting the spotlight on a local park and for this week’s installment we headed to Northgate Park.
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Portland parks series: Northgate Park
Every Friday we’re putting the spotlight on one of the city’s parks. This week we take a look at Johnson Creek Park.
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Portland parks series: Johnson Creek Park
Every Friday we’re putting the spotlight on one of the city’s parks. This week we take a look at Alberta Park in Northeast Portland.
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Portland parks series: Alberta Park
Every Friday we'll be putting the spotlight on one of the city's parks. This week we take a look at Arbor Lodge Park in North Portland.
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Portland parks series: Arbor Lodge Park
This week, most small farmers breathed a sigh of relief after the Oreegon House passed HB2336, new rules that would essentially keep these farmers happy at the market.
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New regulations at Oregon farmers markets
Our January issue is out this week with loads of information to help you get 2011 off to a great start! We have an extended article about Family Finances , with tips on assessing and reducing your expenses as well as helpful stories from local families who have been successful doing both. We also have a feature called “Write On!” detailing how local schools have ramped up their efforts to nurture great writers and tips on what you can do at home to support those efforts. You’ll find all your favorite regular columns, too, including Ramona , an Out & About on cross-country skiing , and a Family Fare of Yakuza and their new Kids Happy Hour. Our Angels Among Us column features a partnership between the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and Oregon Mentors to encourage more people to become mentors. (Did you know January is National Mentoring month?) And our Viewpoint from Energy Trust piggybacks on our Finance feature, with information about how you can save money (and natural resources!) by saving energy in your home. Pick up a copy beginning this week, or read it online beginning January 1.
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Our January Issue
Mill Hall Kiwanis Outdoor Show When: Mon 04.25.11 , April 25, 2011 19:00:00 Where: Salem-OR Venue Family ; Community : Arts & Crafts A week long outdoor carnival that takes place at the Clinton County Fairgrounds. $60.00 for a 10×10 ft space for the week. **Hours: M-F 6pm – 10pm / Sat Noon – 10pm** **Note**: The date and/or time of this event has not been confirmed. Please check source event page for updates. Venue Name: Clinton County Fairgrounds Venue Address: Clinton County Fairgrounds Venue City: Salem Venue State: OR View Page At CultureMob.com
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Mill Hall Kiwanis Outdoor Show @ Salem-OR Venue (04.25.11)
Our annual Your Baby and You issue is out this week, packed to the brim with useful information for new and expecting parents. You’ll find a feature offering simple, easy to implement advice for having as green a pregnancy , and as natural a delivery , as possible; we explore the benefits and safety concerns of babywearing ; and we offer information about lesser known postpartum recovery issues , how to recognize them, and how to get help. You’ll also find a comprehensive list of resources for new parents , from support and play groups to parent-child development programs, classes, online resources and more. Plus, our roundup of the Best Gear for Babies and New Moms this year focuses on products near and dear to our community’s heart –- they’re all fabulous creations designed and marketed by local moms. Pick up a copy beginning this week wherever Metro Parent is distributed, or read it online beginning October 1.
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Your Baby & You
This week, Cody Beedlow woke up in a familiar place 8,000 feet up on Oregon's largest glacier, nestled in a tent covered with fresh-fallen snow and surrounded by scientific instruments. > > > Photo Gallery
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‘This kind of research, you’re kind of at the mercy of the mountain’
The Oregon Zoo is opening a new exhibit this week for orangutans and white-cheeked gibbons, called the Red Ape Reserve exhibit.
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Oregon Zoo opens red ape reserve exhibit
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