Monthly Archives: December 2009

A Fun New Year’s Resolution:!3{2}Fun-A-Day!

Has the nasty weather got you twiddling your thumbs, wondering how to stave off cabin fever?  Well, here’s an idea:  create an art piece a day in January!  And then show off your masterpieces at an art show of like-minded … Continue reading

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Bike Commuting from Deep SE: Year-Round or Fair-Weather? UPDATE

Today’s snow was totally unexpected, and a reminder of the grab bag weather ’round these parts. (Grab bag b/c you never know what you’re going to get.)  I have to admit that am a fair-weather bike commuter.  As a Reno … Continue reading

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The Fight for Franklin!

Happy Xmas eve, Fo-Po!!  As I get back to making this site rock, I am gathering stories that are of interest to Fo-Po residents, even if those stories are already in media res. Today’s issue:  Franklin High School.  According to … Continue reading

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Marysville Fire Pics

In case you’re wondering just who writes most of these stories and manages this site, it’s me, Colleen.  I am a yoga teacher and writer who has lived in Fo-Po for about 2 years now.  Anyway, I just wanted to … Continue reading

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2010: The Year to Grow with Urban Growth Bounty

Personally, I’m ready for spring.  I miss feeling dirt between my fingers. If the wintry weather (and the end of this rather tumultuous year) has you in a slump, check out the City of Portland’s Urban Growth Bounty classes. You’ll … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Association Meeting– Thoughts?

This month’s neighborhood association meeting was held last night at Sweetness Bakery.  Here’s what they talked about:   6:40-6:45     Welcome and introductions 6:45-6:45     Minutes approval 6:45-7:00     Representative Reports: 6:45-7:00     –Lents Urban Renewal Area / Foster Streetscape update –Library update –SEUL update –Transportation –Land … Continue reading

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