Friday Roundup
May 10, 2013 at 8:24 AM
New from and about Portland City Commissioner Nick Fish
phone: 503-823-3589
Email: nick@portlandoregon.gov
1221 S.W. 4th, Room 240, Portland, OR 97204
Denis C. Theriault in The Portland Mercury
Who let the bikes out?
May 10, 2013 at 4:18 PM
This Mother’s Day kicks off the 2013 Portland Sunday Parkways season!
May 10, 2013
This Mother’s Day kicks off the 2013 Portland Sunday Parkways season!
Sunday Parkways is a great way to stay connected to your community while being healthy and active. Walk, bike, or roll down city streets and participate in tons of fun events along the way.
This Portland event started in 2008 with 15,000 participants and a single 6 mile bike ride through North Portland. The series has grown more popular each year. Record numbers showed up last year, with 103,350 people traveling 41.3 miles throughout the city. Last year, we also added a walk-only route.
The first ride is this Sunday in the Lents neighborhood in East Portland. The event starts at 11 am and is a total of 7 miles.
Add a little extra something to your ride by wearing a costume, playing music, or even have a group theme. It’s all about you having fun and staying healthy.
To see a full listing of the 2013 season visit the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s website.
May 12, Mother’s Day
11 am - 4 pm
Free!
51st Annual St. Johns Parade
May 13, 2013 at 8:33 AM
On Saturday, Nick enjoyed a convertible ride in the 51st Annual St. Johns Parade.
May 13, 2013
On Saturday, Nick enjoyed a convertible ride in the 51st Annual St. Johns Parade.
Since 1962, the North Portland neighborhood has celebrated its rich history with a springtime parade. This year, neighbors embraced the parade theme "Vintage Family Fun."
Nick was joined by the Goldberg family - Cody, April, Harper, and Lennon. Last year, we celebrated the grand opening of Harper's Playground in Arbor Lodge Park. The fully accessible playground was spearheaded by the Goldberg family in honor of young Harper, who has a rare condition called Emanuel Syndrome.
Thanks to St. Johns for hosting such a fun event!
Some photos courtesy of Bill Barry
Summer Free For All 2013
May 13, 2013 at 2:08 PM
Warm summer days are just around the corner, and that means it’s time to get ready for Portland Parks & Recreation’s 2013 Summer Free For All!
May 13, 2013
Warm summer days are just around the corner, and that means it’s time to get ready for Portland Parks & Recreation’s 2013 Summer Free For All!
Join us June through September for live music, movies, and other festivals all while enjoying your favorite neighborhood park.
Thanks to our many sponsors who’ve made this year’s awesome Summer Free For All possible.
To see the full Summer Free For All schedule, visit the Portland Parks & Recreation website.
We’ll be there -- hope you will too!
First Annual Portland Police Bureau Youth Summer Camp
May 14, 2013 at 8:47 AM
May 14, 2013
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has organized its First Annual Portland Police Bureau Youth Summer Camp!
PPB Officers and high school and college athletic coaches will work with campers to develop specific sports skills and foster good sportsmanship.
During the day, campers will go to motivational assemblies, learn skill development for different sports, and put those skills to use while playing their favorite sport. Lunch is served daily to every camper. There is something for everyone at camp: baseball, fishing, cheerleading, journalism, and much more
Camp runs from June 17-21, 9 am – 2:30 pm. The cost is $35, or a reduced rate of $20 for families that qualify for free or reduced lunch during the school year.
Don’t miss this chance to participate in a really fun opportunity during your summer break from school!
For more information on the summer camp contact Deborah Monk at (503) 823-4849 or click here for the application.
Portland Police Bureau Youth Summer Camp
June 17 – 21, 9 am – 2:30 pm
Marshall High School
3905 SE 91st AVE
$20 - $35