Take a look at how volunteers helped turn a plain fence, in a Lents neighborhood garden space, into a work of art …

Looking for just-picked, fresh-from-the-garden food? Check out this ongoing resource in outer East Portland that helps support local students’ agricultural education …

Here’s our “Mid-Season Report” on this great outer East Portland farmers market. And hey! Learn all about their September 5th “Tomato Sunday” …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE Take a look at this delightful, outdoor dog-centric event, with lots of tail wagging, and people smiling …

See why so many people visit this market, in Lents Town Center, every Sunday …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE Here’s why families, all across outer East Portland, took the short drive to the Willamette River for some fun and relaxation at this historic entertainment destination this summer. This article has been updated since published …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE Take a look, and you’ll see neighbors at this traditional version of a National Night Out in outer East Portland, where everyone was welcome …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE Discover how well-accepted this scaled-down version of the ‘Festival of Nations’ was by folks in outer East Portland …

INCLUDES VIDEO VIGNETTE Discover why volunteers with the Montavilla East Tabor Business Association created a new outer East Portland ‘Public Plaza’, just off their downtown’s main street …

See why Leroy Barber – also known as Black Santa – hosted this outer East Portland gathering near the foot of Powell Butte, on June 19 …

INCLUDES VIDEO If you missed their grand opening in May, check out this lively outer East Portland outdoor marketplace in Parkrose when it next appears on June 26 and 27 …

INCLUDES VIDEO Take a look, and you’ll see that this small-but-mighty outer East Portland farmers market is again “the fresh place to shop” …