See what those who filled the Horner Auditorium got to hear – at this free concert by a terrific all-volunteer musical organization …

Two unlikely partners created the idea for this, nearly five years ago. You’ll be amazed by the number of government officials who gathered to show their support for this unique outer East Portland park project near the Gateway district …

Even though we weren’t allowed in outer East Portland schools where she told stories, we did catch up with this wonderful teller of stories at this East Portland library. You really must meet her …

Here’s why to keep saving up those deposit-return bottles and cans – and why to take them Parkrose Middle School on January 8 …

See who was called forward, and why they were selected for honors – plus a wrap-up of Chamber activities – presented at the Annual Holiday Breakfast. See who you recognize, in this huge batch of photos that accompanies the story …

Do you worry that DHS workers may be cold and unfeeling? Read this, and learn why DHS workers volunteer hundreds of hours to make sure that innocent children – torn from their families because of their parents’ behavior – do have a few merry moments during the Christmas season …

Learn about an amazing project that, this year, put food on the table of 600 families in need – and, see just how they do it …

Find out about a program – now in its 20th year – that helps students learn the true meaning of Christmas …

It’s a fabulous party – and it’s only for kids who are homeless for the Holidays. Discover the reason for this effort, mounted by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office …

Discover how “Human Solutions” takes the humiliation out of getting hand-outs of clothing for hundreds of families, here in outer East Portland …

Here’s one of our favorite East Portland holiday events. And, see how you can participate as this group works to establish a permanent home for these mighty, and historic,  locomotives …

Why, in winter weather, do folks flock to one particular unique outer East Portland garden? Take a look, and you’ll understand the natural attraction …