Take a look at this unusual outdoor event, which helped outer East Portland connect with government and nonprofit services …

See how these motorcycle-riding, costume-wearing characters brought smiles to kids who are dealing with a personal loss during the Holidays …

See how members and guests of the outer East Portland business association began celebrating their Holiday Season …

See some of the distinctive merchandise offered at this year’s event, held at the Mt. Scott Community Center …

If you missed the opening program of the season, plan to catch the Christmas Concert, this Sunday, December 15 …

Find out why Gateway Discover Park had decorated Christmas trees on display for visitors …

See what engineers and bakers have come up with – on display at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, now, through the end of the year …

Discover why this is more than just a train ride! Check it out; the ‘Holiday Express’ excursions run only for two more weekends …

It seems that folks with the Johnson Creek Watershed Council have much to commemorate this year. See who was specifically honored at this dinner …

Look, and see how a group of outer East Portland neighbors are making sure Lents families in need have a great Thanksgiving Day …

Find out what volunteers at Leach Botanical Garden learned during their annual meeting this year. And, learn about their Dec. 7 ‘Winter Faire’ …

Find out why folks say the Lents International Farmers Market had a great season … and are glad they can still shop on November 24 to ‘stock up’ for the Holidays …