Friday Round-Up October 17, 2010 Forest Park: Portland's Backyard Gem aired on Oregon Public Broadcasting's Oregon Field Guide Thursday, October 14th. For the complete schedule, and a link to the video, visit their website. The Portland Housing Bureau has funds available in the Interstate and Lents neighborhoods to help homeowners make repairs to their homes. Open Studios: Local artists open their workshop doors to the public. Visit 100 artists from 10am-5pm both days this weekend. Get the iPhone app of Portland Open Studios to see updated hours, locations, more! The Portland Housing Bureau is developing its first-ever Strategic Plan and seeks your comments on its draft framework, which includes proposed mission statement, goals and sub-goals. Email your thoughts to Andy Miller, David Chege, or Tiffany Laude by next Friday, the 22nd. Painting by Anne Magruder, Map number 64 at Open Studios