City of Vancouver —Official site for the city of Vancouver, Washington. Includes community information, city government, building and planning, business and economic development, environment, services and public safety, and news.
Vancouver Annual Events Webpage
WA Dept. of Transportation — traffic maps and cameras
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"What really matters "A friend is one who knows all about you and likes you anyway." "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic." "He who has learned to disagree without being disagreeable has discovered the most valuable secret of a diplomat." "It is well to remember that the entire population of the universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." "Actually, it only takes one drink to get me loaded. Trouble is, I can't remember if it's the thirteenth or fourteenth." "You're not drunk "Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen." "A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words." |
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Is there a local, neighborhood event? Support your community or favorite charity! Send an E-mail—we'll post it here (non-political please). Metro area events calendar links at end of page.
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Wikipedia — "Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon, and county seat of Multnomah County. It straddles the Willamette River immediately south of its confluence with the Columbia River. Portland is the third largest city in the Pacific Northwest after Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia, with a population of 556,370 (July 1, 2005 estimate).[1] Approximately 2 million live in the surrounding metropolitan area (MSA), the 24th-largest in the U.S. Portland is known as "The City of Roses" or "Rose City" — its climate is ideal for their cultivation, and the city has many rose gardens, including the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park. Other nicknames include "Stumptown," "Bridgetown," "Puddletown," "River City," "PDX" and "P-town."
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The first known reference to Portland as "The City of Roses" was made by visitors to an 1888 Episcopal Church convention, the nickname growing in popularity after the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition where Mayor Harry Lane suggested that the city needed a "festival of roses." The first Portland Rose Festival was held two years later, and remains the city's major annual festival a century later.
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Travel Portland -- Tourism and Travel
Portland Parks and Recreation PDX Guide -- "Where to go for where to go" Portland Police Bureau — Crime Maps and Statistics: CrimeMapper, Crime Definitions, Neighborhood Crime Stats, Precinct Information, Districts and Grids Citysearch: Portland — Local guide to Portland with tips on the best shopping, bars and clubs, restaurants, hotels, and events. |
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Washington County Homepage
Facilities and Park Services Division Beaverton Recreational Guide -- "The City of Beaverton prides itself on having a park within half a mile of every home. The Tualatin Parks and Recreation District manages the city’s more than 100 parks. Beaverton Crime Maps and Statistics — "The Beaverton Police Department is dedicated to providing citizens with the highest quality of information and service. This portion of the Web site is not only for the police department to use to assess Beaverton's problem areas and unique characteristics, but also to apprise Beaverton citizens about their community. " Hillsboro Markets -- "The online home of the Hillsboro Farmers' Market and the Hillsboro Tuesday Marketplace" City of Tigard -- "It's All About Tigard... Facts and Figures about Oregon's 11th Largest City." Forest Grove -- Located in Washington County, Oregon at approximately 123º 00' W P.O. Box 326, Forest Grove, Oregon 97116-0326 The Oregon History Center is at 1200 SW Park Ave. , Portland — 503-222-1741 Explore the artifacts from Oregon's past, from 1859 to the present. Research the past in the numerous works on Oregon's history. The Oregon Maritime Center and Museum is at 113 SW Front Ave., Portland — 503-224-7724 The Oregon Zoo is at 4001 SW Canyon Rd.. Portland — 503-226-7627 |
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Multnomah County Homepage Southeast Portland Walking Map -- "Walking is one of the best ways to get around, and Southeast Portland’s walkable main streets make it an easy choice for shopping locally." City of Gresham -- Includes calendar of events, city departments, city council, public notices, job opportunities, and facts about Gresham. East County News The Grotto — Sandy Blvd. at NE 85th Ave., Portland, OR 97294 — 503-254-7371 The Grotto opened in 1924, is a place of solitude, peace, and prayer, and is set on 62 acres in the heart of Portland. It is a prestigious Catholic sanctuary that opens its arms to all faiths and beliefs. Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden is at SE 28th Ave. and Woodstock St., Portland "The Garden is a perfect solution to get back to nature. The many varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas create a perfect atmosphere for relaxing and tranquility." The Oaks Amusement Park is at the East End of the Sellwood Bridge, Portland 503-236-5722 — "The park is home to the world famous 1924 Herschell-Spillman Carousel, known as Noah's Ark because it features two of each animal." |
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Clackamas County Website The City of Milwaukie -- In Clackamas County, Oregon. Known as the Dogwood City of the West, it was founded in 1847. Oregon City -- End of the Oregon Trail. Located at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas Rivers in NW Oregon, is the oldest incorporated city west of the Rockies. Established in 1829, Oregon City incorporated in 1844, and became the capitol of the Oregon Territory in 1849. Gladstone -- Located at the junction of the Clackamas River and the Willamette River. Gladstone has something for everyone: parks, boat launch, sports fields, and a Senior Center. Lake Oswego -- This is the official site of the City of Lake Oswego, Oregon West Linn -- West Linn is a city in Clackamas County and is now a prosperous southern suburb of Portland Canby -- City Hall: 182 N. Holly Street, PO Box 930, Canby Oregon 97013 Clackamas Culture — Events and Festivals page |
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St. Johns Neighborhood — St. Johns is located in North Portland. It is bordered by Linnton, Cathedral Park, University Park, Portsmouth and Kenton neighborhoods.
North Portland Neighborhood Services — ...supports North Portland neighborhoods, community groups and projects. 2209 N. Schofield, Portland, OR 97217 - in the Historic Kenton Firehouse North Portland News -- "Finally, news just for NoPo" blogspot |
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City of St. Helens -- Official municipal web site. 265 Strand Street. St. Helens, Oregon 97051, 503-397-6272.
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Festivals and Events — Guide to regional events Portland Events Calendar Portland Rose Festival — Centennial celebration begins May 31, 2007 
Oregon Native Website — "This site features just some of Oregon's attractions . . .we wish to share the everyday excursions many Oregonians cherish and share with their families year after year." Oregon Dept. of Transportation — Visiting Oregon: bicycle touring, Columbia River Highway, Lewis & Clark Bicentennial, mileage calculator, Oregon covered bridges, Oregon State Parks, Oregon Tourism Commission, Scenic Byways, trip check |
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Paul deLay
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The Northwest recovery community mourned the death of Blues harmonica player Paul deLay. He and his band have been a fixture on the Oregon music scene for more than three decades, and have been committed supporters of many causes including drug and alcohol recovery. Mr. deLay died of leukemia on 3/7/07 at a Portland hospital. He was 55.
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