But wait! Farm market enthusiasts, rejoice! Read this, and find out where you still can shop for fresh local foods – outdoors – even now that the winter weather has arrived. Two of these are this weekend …

Of the 17 people who were named 2010 ‘Spirit of Portland’ Award winners, you’ll be amazed to see how many of them come from ‘way East’ of the river …

Here’s a rare look behind the scenes at the lair of the craftspeople who create and build many of those novel and fun hands-on exhibits you see at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry …

With blessings, food and dance – see the colorful traditions these newcomers are bringing to our area at this outer East Portland celebratory event …

Perhaps you, too, will be interested to learn that face masks have far more meaning than simply being costume cover-ups for Halloween. See what we learned about mask-making, from Parkrose High’s innovative art instructor …

Find out why this is not just another physician’s clinic, and who is benefiting from the efforts of the two brothers who operate it …

Find out why a group of volunteers are working to turn under-used land into a growing oasis, in this sometimes rough-and-tumble neighborhood …

You’ll be amazed by the skills we saw being demonstrated by talented artists, here in outer East Portland! Come along and meet some of the artists …

Find out why folks are driving from all over town to bring their kids to this music concert series – held at a facility in East Portland dedicated to musical education …

Find out what can be learned from these two tragic blazes – plus another in North Portland – and why these fires could have been prevented …

Get a sneak preview of a unique comic play – it’s “Romeo and Juliet” as you’ve never seen it before – opening on November 18 …

What does it take to be awarded the “Backyard Habitats Certification Program” seal of approval?  See for yourself, as outer East Portland’s leading park advocate’s yard is inspected, under the auspices of this unique program …