One look at this story, and you’ll see lots of great photos of how thousands enjoyed opening day of this 3-day event, now put on by volunteers, and hosted by Portland’s nonprofit family fun park …

Find out what a noted Gateway-area CPA says that every small business owner must be doing; see the fun members had at an “After Hours” session – and learn more about their upcoming annual golf tourney on June 17. It’s all right here …

When you view these two dozen photos, you’ll see what you missed if you didn’t get to this great outer East Portland annual event this year …

Discover what happens when a carnival, community displays, entertainment, and music are combined – and why the organizers of all this work, so that many can have a fun day …

See how the performers in this lively, colorful family production, based on the famous movie, brings this tale to life – with song, dance, and amazing special effects. It’s now playing, this weekend and next …

Look at the tremendous turnout of folks looking for unique Pacific Northwest greenery, at the Leach Botanical Garden’s Plant Sale. And, learn more about the free family event they’re holding on May 14 …

Need a lift? Take a look at this story, filled with photos! We take you backstage, as the Montavilla-based Portland Metro Arts troupe gets ready for the curtain to rise on their full-length ballet at the Newmark Theater. And there are some pretty amazing photos of the show from the audience’s point of view, also …

Who says we don’t have culture in outer East Portland? See how the “Milepost 5” is establishing a ‘community environment that fosters artistic and creative pursuits’ – and is now a new arts/entertainment destination as well …

Discover why this – their most ambitious theatrical production ever – looks to be outstanding family entertainment. This live production, based on the famous movie, starts in the second week of May …

Here’s an event that shows how volunteers help put smiles of faces of youngsters here in outer East Portland …

Get ready to come and see this great SE Portland tradition next Saturday morning, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. We’ve got the inside scoop right there …

Hanging in the air was sadness that this Lents Neighborhood high school would never again participate in the Festival – but that went unmentioned. Learn the name of the selected young lady, and why she was picked to be her school’s final Portland Rose Festival ambassador …