You may be surprised to find out why some folks were ‘locked out’ of this graceful outdoor summer event …

See where this promised outer East Portland park amenity was built, and why this may not be a permanent feature, depending on what folks think of it …

Here’s where you can see, up close, famous TV puppets — including from the Howdy Doody Show, Topo Gigio, and Lamb Chop. And, you’ll meet puppeteers who create some of the puppets you’ve seen in the movies …

Here’s the place to get a fresh (food) start to your weekend throughout the summer …

See how this museum mixes adult fun and science, to attract big crowds of young adults each month …

Now that summer weather has arrived, see where you and your family can enjoy Portland Parks’ outdoor “walk-in” movies …

See raising of the ‘midsummer’s pole’, food and fun provided by Henrik Bothe at this year’s festival celebrating the start of summer …

Here’s why you should buy your “safe and sane” fireworks at SE 122nd Avenue and Division Street this year …

See how many of the East Portland Chamber of Commerce folks you know turned out, for the Chamber’s annual golf outing this year …

This open-air food center is really taking off. See all they have to offer during their Sunday market …

You’ll enjoy looking at some of the many parade entries – plus, see the fun they had at the Community Fair that followed the parade – all sponsored by Gateway Area Business Association folks …

If you need another reason to discover Leach Botanical Garden, see what visitors from all over Portland took in, when they stopped by …