Here’s an idea: Consider buying locally-made one-of-a-kind gifts – crafted from recycled materials. Find out where you can see them in person – or, save time and money by shopping online right from this article …

Here’s the reason to save your bottles and cans – and to remember to take them to Parkrose Middle School the first Saturday of the month …

After filling Parkrose High’s parking lot with great fresh foods for a full season, the market closed a couple of weeks ago. Find out what the future has in store for them, in this arresting article …

In this, the second installment of an ongoing series, learn about the values that drove the City Commissioners to seek their positions, and about the City bureaus they oversee – in their own words …

Catch up on what’s happening at this unique outer East Portland park – and see why you should especially plan to visit on December 4th or 5th …

If all that you know about PACS is their thrift store, you really should take a look at this story …

Find out why dozens of people came to walk the Parkrose Community Peace Labyrinth – and why you, too, might want to stroll along these paving stones, laid at Parkrose High School …

Here’s why you should take a few moments to speak with PSU students who will be coming to Centennial Community Association homes asking for your help with a survey …

We don’t have to trek into the far forest hinterland to find an encampment dedicated to all things sustainable. You might be surprised where we found this very well attended eco-fest …

See what it was like when this ‘traveling ethnic arts feast’ landed at IRCO, a couple of weeks ago …

Here’s how another East Portland Neighborhood Organization grant program fulfilled its promise – in a most bountiful way …

Find out who the MC – Bill Schonely – introduced, as ROSE Community Development Corporation’s “supporters of the year” from business, government, and the community, right here …