Archive for March, 2010
365 PDX day 27: Visit the ReBuilding Center
Posted March 31
365 Things to do in Portland day 27- Visit The Rebuilding Center.
Anytime I'm in the Mississippi neighborhood and have some extra time on my hands, I love popping into the Rebuilding Center and looking around- I always find something cool.
This local non profit organization tak…
365PDX day 26: hot tubbing at Common Ground Wellness Center
Posted March 30
My first trip to Common Grounds Wellness Center on NE Flanders St. was in 1996, and since then I have gone there frequently to soak in their tubs, relax, or get a massage. It was a sad day when 'Inner City Hot Tubs' closed a few years back at the Common Ground Wellness Center . Fortu…
365PDX day 26: A late night post for a late night place- Le Bistro Montage
Posted March 29
365 Things to do in Portland day 26: A late night visit to Le Bistro Montage...
If its past midnight and you're out with a dozen friends and you're all hungry and looking for a restaurant, there is a very good chance you will find yourself at Le Bistro Montage. Located under the Hawtho…
365PDX day 25: SMASH PUTT Miniature Golf Apocalypse
Posted March 28
This adult only (except for 2 matinees) temporary putt putt course adds the destructive nature of power tools and mayhem to turn the once tame miniature golf course on its head. Every step of the way your ball will get drilled, smashed, sawed and crushed. No golf ball survives …
365PDX day 24: Spot a blue heron at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Posted March 27
365 Things to do in Portland day 24: Spot a Great Blue Heron at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. Oaks Bottom has 170 acres of trails, meadows and wetlands on the Eastbank of the Willamette River. This is a favorite hang out for the Great Blue Heron and over 100 species of other birds- …
365PDX- Highlights from Energy Trust Better Living Show
Posted March 27
I just got back from the Better Living Show. It was actually fairly awesome. I got some great ideas on improving my worm composting, saw some neat chicken coop concepts, small space green houses, an entire row of businesses dedicated to solar power, pet some baby llamas, checked out an…
365PDX# 23 Energy Trust Better Living Show (free)
Posted March 26
365 Things to do in Portland day 23- Check out The Energy Trust Better Living Show- This 3 day event showcases cutting edge technologies, earth friendly products for your home and garden, eco fashions, and sustainability. They have classes, workshops, some great gardening displays (o…
365PDX # 22- Street Dance Competition
Posted March 25
The Foundation 10 year Anniversary Street Dance Competition is happening this Friday and Saturday night at the Bossanova Ballroom. Several years ago I went to a similiar break dance competiotion at PSU (Ashes2Ashes) and it was incredible. I was so excited afterwards that I went home and tried a few move and immediately figured out:
1. I could still do the windmill after not trying for almost 25 years.
2. For the sake of my body, I am better off watching break dancing than attempting it.
This two day competition will also have guest performances from several stars of Americas Bes…
365PDX: Past post alert
Posted March 25
Past post alert: the other day I talked about joining a community garden. A 365PDX reader posted another alternative- check it out: www.yardsharing.org You can also become a fan on facebook.…
365PDX#21: Visit the Portland Classical Chinese Gardens
Posted March 24
The Portland Classical Chinese Gardens - Take a peak at ancient Chinese culture at this full city block botanical garden with hundreds of native Chinese plant species on display. Whether you're on a walking tour through this oasis of tranquil beauty or just want to sip tea from the Tower of Cosmic Reflections Teahouse, you are sure to leave feeling far more relaxed then when you arrived.
Walking through the Chinese Gardens, you would think it has been there for hundreds of years, but just a little over a decade ago, this was an empty parking lot.
Between now and March 31st, t…
