Why do volunteers work so hard to put on this terrific annual, family event? Look at the photos here, and you’ll find out. AND, you’ll see how you can get your own free tour every week – we’ll tell you when and where …

Who can you ask when your garden isn’t growing well? Find out how the Multnomah County Master Gardeners are willing and ready to help. And learn about their Family Days (one is this Saturday), right here …

Although their job is now done, find out why the members of the “PDX Airport Futures Planning Advisory Group” will continue to meet indefinitely – and, what this means to folks in outer East Portland

Take a look at the dumpsters, filled full of trash! You won’t believe how many TONS of trash were taken out of the neighborhoods – in this, another example of neighbors volunteering to do good, right in their own area …

Too busy to visit their market on Saturday? Read this and find out when – and where – they’re opening for a second day every week …

At a total cost of $300,000, this promises to be more than a mowed field with stripes painted on it! Find out where it will be constructed – and how close they are to their fundraising ‘Goal’ …

While they’ve specialized in providing good, clean housing for low income families, you’ll see in this story that they’re not giving up on creating new homeowners, even with the poor economy …

Here’s why hundreds of green-thumbed plant enthusiasts came to Floyd Light Middle School. An, see why we think this wasn’t your ordinary plant sale …

Find out which Parkrose School District elementary and middle school students were chosen for these annual honors …

Even though this extensive land-reclamation-for-recreation project is only just getting underway, find out why folks are already offering their time to pick up some unsightly – and potentially dangerous – trash. And, take a look at exclusive photos that show why so many are working to make this idea a reality …

Learn about this worthy project – the Portland Immigrant Statue – from the man who proposes it! Also, you’ll be surprised how quickly businesspeople raised scholarship funds for Parkrose High Seniors.  It’s all right here …

By the time you read this, it’s too late to mail in your ballot! It’s too late! But – read this, and discover the ‘dirty little secret’ of elections that makes it imperative that you do vote. Also, we’ll tell you where you can drop off your ballot, too …

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