Portland Immigrant Statue unveiling and Parkrose centennial celebration set October 1

See why many who attended said it seemed like Mayor Sam Adams was pitching for re-election, just days before he announced he wouldn’t seek another term. Learn what he says he believes are his important accomplishments for the business community …

See all the merriment that took place at this first area-wide event, held in the historic ‘downtown’ Montavilla area along SE Stark Street …

Find out why this streetside rose garden was planted – and, where you can go to see it …

Find out who was awarded thousands of scholarship dollars, and why these funds are so important to the graduates. And, find out why the Parkrose Posse is “riding again” to put on one more ‘Barn Bash’ this weekend …

Take a look at how folks from the East Portland Chamber of Commerce mixed business and pleasure at their annual golf tournament …

See what Mayor Sam Adams, and Commissioner Amanda Fritz, had to say, when they visited the annual luncheon of the Midway Business Association. And, find out to whom they gave special honors at this meeting …

Can residents expect ever to see streetcars rolling up and down this unique SE Portland street? Our update on the ‘Foster Road Streetscape Plan’ reveals all …

Take a look at all the photos of this great event, hosted by the Gateway Area Business Association, and enjoyed by families all over, and you’ll see why folks had such a good time at the event at 111th Square …

From the unveiling of the Portland Immigrant Statue, to the return of the famed ‘Barn Bash’ barbecue dinner, and a parade – see how our Parkrose businesspeople are pulling out all the stops, as they celebrate 100 years of community …

Find out what a noted Gateway-area CPA says that every small business owner must be doing; see the fun members had at an “After Hours” session – and learn more about their upcoming annual golf tourney on June 17. It’s all right here …

When you view these two dozen photos, you’ll see what you missed if you didn’t get to this great outer East Portland annual event this year …