While the vacant land hardly looks like a park now, see why volunteers held a delightful summertime event on the property that neighbors hope will – someday – become Gateway’s first park …

Almost like magic, an entire “city” appeared – then vanished – in Ventura Park, all on one day. See what it was all about, right here …

See why we always enjoy spending time with those who teach, and learn, about migratory birds at this annual Southeast event …

See how on just one evening in August, an event that started out promoting crime-prevention turned into a celebration in neighborhoods all over outer East Portland. Are you in one of these 30 fun photos?

Come along for a tour of the Parkrose, Lents, and Montavilla farmers markets – and see more than a dozen fun photos, showing the bounty of the fresh, locally-grown food now available …

Discover why so many volunteers work to put on an event in Lents Town Center that’s growing in popularity, and size …

While going for a paddle in the Columbia Slough may not strike you as appealing, see why hundreds spent a beautiful day enjoying this delightful inland waterway …

Even though Multnomah County dumped support of its county fair – and yanked support for 4-H and similar groups – it’s easy to see why this great event, just a few miles north in Washington State, is a great place to visit this weekend …

From colorful pageantry to foods of many lands, see why folks flocked to this great outer East Portland event …

See all the merriment that took place at this first area-wide event, held in the historic ‘downtown’ Montavilla area along SE Stark Street …

From vintage ‘Pong’ to today’s latest electronic wonders, discover how ‘Game On 2.0’ celebrates video game history in OMSI’s newest exhibition. Get this: More than 100 of the games are set up to be played …

“National Nights out against Crime” are a lot of fun! Find out where you can go to meet your neighbors, greet public safety folks, and learn how a little “live social networking” can make your block a little bit safer …

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