Lada Gaga Ticket Giveaway!!
105.1 The Buzz and Portland Family are excited to give away a pair of tickets for Lady Gaga! Visit this Facebook link to win! https://www.facebook.com/portlandfamily/app_202863983093862
Increase in Parking Violation Fines
Circuit Court announces changes to parking bail amounts Effective on February 7, 2013, the Circuit Court will implement increases in bail amounts for seven parking violations related to meter receipts, front and rear license plates, area parking permits, and carpool and truck loading zones. These changes reflect the Circuit Court’s collaboration with the City of [...]
A Few Minutes For Your Personal Safety…
This was recently shared on a friend’s Facebook wall….We thought we’d pass it along here, since there was some good information. Our goal is not to alarm or scare, but inform and educate. THROUGH A RAPIST’S EYES (PLEASE TAKE TIME TO READ THIS. it may save a life.) It seems that a lot of attackers [...]
2012 – Thank YOU Portland Families!!!
Dear Portland Family Readers, It’s important you know how much your readership, community participation, love and support means to me. Each month is a challenge and opportunity for me to consider sharing stories I hope will enlighten and improve the quality of your life and the life you share with your family. I recognize the [...]
Getting in the Christmas Ship Portland Spirit!
There are some pretty awesome holiday traditions that are uniquely Portland and one that we had yet to experience was the viewing of the Christmas ships. When we heard that the Portland Spirit was offering a cruise to view the lit-up holiday vessels, we were excited to experience it. The Christmas ships have been parading [...]
Managing Distress In The Aftermath Of A Shooting
The Oregon Psychological Association (OPA) joins with the citizens of Portland and the surrounding area in mourning the events of the tragic shooting at Clackamas Town Center yesterday. Psychologists are trained mental health professionals who work with trauma and its aftermath. Anyone who desires assistance in coping with the event this past week can call [...]
Portland, Meet Lily!
Lily, the Oregon Zoo’s 11-day-old Asian elephant, is ready to make her much-anticipated public debut this week, veterinarians and keepers say. Beginning Friday, Dec. 14, Rose-Tu and her new calf will be together in the indoor viewing gallery of the zoo’s Asian elephant exhibit. Viewing hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., though [...]
DIGITAL GIFT GIVING TIPS FROM PRO PHOTO SUPPLY
So you want to buy a fabulous gift for someone you love? TOP 5 TIPS FOR BUYING A NEW CAMERA 1. BEWARE THE “MEGAPIXEL MYTH” Even compact cameras now eclipse the 20-megapixel mark. Certain types of photography do benefit from more megapixels, but most people do not need more than 10 or 12. The more [...]
Happy Hanukkah From the President
Statement by the President on Hanukkah Michelle and I send our warmest wishes to all those celebrating Hanukkah around the world. This Hanukkah season we remember the powerful story of the Maccabees who rose up to liberate their people from oppression. Upon discovering the desecration of their Temple, the believers found only enough oil to [...]
Students Changing the World…
Students from Oregon Episcopal School will exhibit a pump they designed for arid environments from Dec. 5 through Dec. 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Craft. The pump will be alongside an exhibition called “Design With the Other 90%: CITIES” that explores innovative approaches to creating a brighter future for residents of informal settlements. Students [...]
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