Find out who was surprised to hear her name announced as the Portland Rose Festival Queen for 2013 at this year’s Coronation Ceremony …

Find out how a nationally-recognized speaker, called the ‘Prophet of Doom’, got this outer East Portland audience to think about ‘preparing for the unthinkable’ – using humor! See four things you can do this week to prepare …

See why so many people gave up a beautiful Saturday morning to discuss civic issues – what topics were discussed – and why …

See why thousands of folks are flocking to Historic Oaks Amusement Park to have, as this year’s theme says it, “Nuttn’ but Fun!” during this Memorial Day weekend …

Take a look, and you’ll agree that these kids are graduating from a program that goes far beyond a ‘shop class’ …

If you missed the Leach Botanical Garden sale – take a look at what you missed. And, learn about the Children’s Nature Fair coming up on May 18 …

Take a look at what is cropping up at the 2013 Parkrose Farmers Market every Saturday …

See why the ‘United Nations Environment Programme’ chose Portland to kick off this year’s North American World Environment Day celebration …

See why this stage production is the perfect antidote to the stress and strain of everyday life …

Also, learn more about the Parkrose-based volunteer organization that brings comfort to loved ones left behind after a death …

No culture in outer East Portland, you say? See why many are buying tickets for a funny and fast-paced ballet right here …

BEFORE YOU VOTE – Read what representatives from both sides said about Portland’s plan to add fluoride to Bull Run water, at this business association meeting …