Take a look at the fun to be had at this year’s ‘End of Summer Cruise-in’, in the Midway business district …

See why all say this first-ever outer East Portland Oktoberfest was far more fun than simply a sausage dinner …

If you encounter city officials talking like pirates, it must be time for the annual ‘Aquifer Adventure’ in the Columbia Slough …

See how this event again showcased the area’s diverse neighbors, for those willing to don a little wet-weather gear …

You’ll be amazed by the scope of this ‘pop-up’ vision, dental, and medical clinic set up in Mill Park for a weekend. Take a look …

Take a look at this now-annual event – which attracts designers, builders, and inventors – including several from outer East Portland …

Although it was not the largest observance in Portland, read how Emergency First Responders were honored in the Lents neighborhood …

Look and see why, by every measure, this year’s music festival in Montavilla outshone past events …

Again this year, the Zenger Farm Urban Grange was the focus of late summer revelry. Find out what happened there, and why …

It’s an offshoot of the business district’s ‘First Fridays’; see what took place as the sun went down …

If you didn’t get to the ‘International Night Market’ hosted by the Jade District, they’re holding another one this weekend. Take a look at what you’ll find there…

PART 2 – Find out what mad this year’s celebrations unique for the Centennial Community Group, and at the Rosewood Initiative this year …