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School Spotlight: Arts in Education
Is your child a doodler, a dreamer or a dancer? Then consider some of these schools to help them nurture their creative side.
Read MoreAmazing 4 Bedroom Home Near Intel
Welcome to 5844 NE Harvest Street. This home features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in 2,121 square feet of living space. Situated on a 10,000 square foot fenced lot with a recently built large covered deck. Grow your own veggies in the garden with raised beds and use the 8×14 shed to store all your gardening tools. Inside you’ll find a living area with soaring ceilings, brick fireplace, beautiful wood floors that opens up to the dining area with skylights and wood tri throughout. The spacious family room has wood floors and a fireplace. The large kitchen has granite counters, breakfast bar, glass tile backsplash, newer appliances, plenty of cabinet and counter space, breakfast area with bay windows and raised ceiling. On the main level you’ll find a full bath and bedroom. Enjoy a spacious master suite which boasts a huge master bath with separate shower, soaking tub and plenty of counter and cabinet space. There are three more nice-sized bedrooms with designer colors, wood trim, natural light, and a loft with wood floors. This home is the perfect place to relax with friends and family or entertain guests on the large, covered back deck with views of the garden and the mature trees that surround you. Conveniently located within walking distance to Orenco, and just minutes from Intel. Take a virtual tour or contact me for a...
Read MoreCity View Condo: Close To Downtown and OHSU – $425,000
City and river view! Only 0.5 miles to Gibbs Street Pedestrian Bridge.
Read MoreGet your 4th on!
A short list of Portland area 4th of July celebrations: Fireworks show at Tom McCall Waterfront Park is the largest display in Oregon and put on in conjunction with the Waterfront Blues Festival, so it’s going to be crowded. Be prepared to pay for parking, and to do some walking to the event site. The fireworks start at 10 pm, but you’ll want to get down there much earlier for prime viewing. Looking for a more intimate setting for your fireworks display? For the over 21 crowd consider: Portland City Grill or a Portland Spirit Dinner Cruise. If you’re more of the “go large or go home” type, you’ll want to spend the day at Ft. Vancouver. This show purports to be the largest west of the Mississippi, and organizers expect up to 35,000 visitors. General admission is just $5 for adults, but for prime viewing, you’ll pay $50 per adult. Again, get there early and be prepared for long lines getting out. If you’re one of the folks who used to skip the traffic by viewing from Marine Drive on the Oregon side, be aware that the show changed two years ago to prevent those free glimpses from Oregon. Perhaps the most affordable and kid-friendly option will be the Oaks Park. Admission prices are low (just $5 for 16+, and $2 for kids), but if you plan to get there early to enjoy the rides bring extra funds. An all-day deluxe bracelet will run you $25, but there are cheaper options and single tickets as well. There’s also a live concert stage for a free entertainment alternative to the rides. Like a more suburban setting? 4th of July Family Festival at Happy Valley Park features live music, carnival games, vendor booths, and a fireworks display. Estacada Timber Festival has everything you need in a 4th of July festival plus a mechanical bull and lawn mower races. Close in and free, Tigard’s old-fashioned 4th of July Celebration offers all the basics for those budget conscious/crowd wary families. Ditto for West Linn except tack on a centennial celebration for 2013! Have a safe and fun Independence...
Read MoreGet happy, campers.
Here are a few suggested campsites that are just a short drive from Portland with varying levels of comfort to get even the novice camper back to nature
Read MoreSwinging Into Summer
This year spring has felt more like summer than we’re used to here in Oregon, and golf enthusiasts may find their minds wandering away from work meetings and drifting out to the course. Although Oregon has more of a reputation as a haven for sports that appeal to the reckless, that doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate the sport of tycoons and kings. Oregonians are lucky to have several nationally recognized public courses available to them. Widely respected as the best of the best, the four courses at Bandon Dunes showcase the attribute that our state’s reputation is built upon: unspoiled natural beauty. Although the courses are available to the public, you won’t play on the cheap. According to Golf Vacation Insider you can save a bit during the peak season by taking advantage of the second round discount, or you can schedule on the outskirts of the peaks season when packages are available, but not advertised. Looking for something a little closer to Portland or maybe just a bit more affordable? Try The Reserve in Aloha which manages to be both private and public (they rotate availability on the two courses) and includes an on-site vineyard for those who prefer to sip rather than swing. The South Course was designed by a native Portlander, John Fought, who has been recognized as a golfer with two PGA Pro Tour wins, and as a course designer. The South Course is open to the public from the first of each month to the fifteenth, and can be enjoyed all summer for under $100. If you’re more of an armchair golfer, perhaps you’d like to check out the professionals in person. This summer Sunriver Resort will host the PGA Professional National Championship. This is the fourth time Sunriver has hosted the PGA championship, and viewers will have the opportunity to watch 312 players compete this year. Low on dough, but itching to see the pros? Get up close and personal by volunteering. You can even earn a free round of golf for your troubles. Here’s hoping the amazing weather sticks around because whether you golf or just spectate, it’s always better with clear skies and sunshine...
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