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Oregon Ski Resorts May Open Early

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:45 +0000

With 2 - 3 feet of snow in the forecast for the Mount Hood region this Friday and Saturday, ski resorts like Mount Hood Meadows are preparing to open for the season--earlier than expected. And if you take frequent trips to the mountain, now's a good time to snag your 10-time or season pass.

Sample pass prices:

Timberline: Season pass (includes Ski Bowl): $449 Adult, $379 Teen, $279 for Junior/Senior until 11/8/09
Mount Hood Meadows: 10-time pass: $349 until 11/8/09
Cooper Spur: $200 for individual, $375 for family

Enjoy the snow!

Oregon Ski Resorts May Open Early originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Friday, November 6th, 2009 at 14:30:45.

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Portland Auditions for Top Chef

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:02:14 +0000

If you're a fan of Bravo TV's Top Chef and you think you've got the culinary skills to compete, here's your chance. The show's talent scouts will be in town soon to find the next batch of talent. Not only can you try out for the regular version of the show, but they're also looking for people to compete in the new spin-off of Top Chef, "Top Chef: Just Desserts."

Where: Benson Hotel, 309 SW Broadway

When: Sunday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m

What to Bring: Your filled out application and video. Read the full requirements online.

Portland Auditions for Top Chef originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at 09:02:14.

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Leaf Drop-Off Events

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:13:38 +0000

If you have too many leaves to wait for yard debris pick-up, you can always bring them to a leaf drop-off center and pay a small disposal fee. The leaves you drop off will be recycled into compost.

Leaf drop-off events were canceled earlier this year, but a few of them were reinstated. Here's the schedule:

Gabriel Park - SW 42nd and Vermont, in the upper parking lot - November 15, November 22, December 6
Lents Park - SE 92nd and Pardee, on the east side of the park - November 14 and December 5
Stanton Yard - 2929 N Kerby, west of Emanuel Hospital on Kerby - November 21
Westmoreland Park - SE 22nd and Nehalem, in parking lot by baseball field - November 14, November 21, December 5

Leaf Drop-Off Events originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 09:13:38.

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Swine Flu Vaccine Update

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:34:30 +0000

The Multnomah County Health Department issued this update for their community vaccination clinics:

"Due to unexpected delays in H1N1 vaccine production, all community vaccination clinics have been canceled. Multnomah County has received a limited supply of the H1N1 vaccine which has been given to doctor's offices and health care organizations for pregnant women and children under 5."

For the latest updates, visit the Multnomah County Health Department's website.

Swine Flu Vaccine Update originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at 18:34:30.

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This Spring: The Return of Cirque Du Soleil

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:23:04 +0000

The latest show by Cirque Du Soleil, KOOZA, will premiere in Portland on April 9 under the Grand Chapiteau (big top) at SW Moody Avenue (South of the Marquam bridge).

"KOOZA is about human connection and the world of duality, good and bad", says the show's writer and director David Shiner. "The tone is fun and funny, light and open. The show doesn't take itself too seriously, but it's very much about ideas, too."

Prices start at $25.40. Get ticket information for KOOZA in Portland.

This Spring: The Return of Cirque Du Soleil originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 at 21:23:04.

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Local Love: Aardvark

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:23:20 +0000

There's a chill in the air, which means I'm looking for ways to warm up. One way is to cook up a bunch of spicy food. And since I've discovered the Secret Aardvark, my chili has a bit more kick. Secret Aardvark is a habanero hot sauce that's made right here in Portland, and it'll knock your socks off.

Like many other local food companies, Aardvark started off selling their sauces at the Portland Farmers Market. Now, they sell all over Oregon, Washington and Montana. You can get it at grocery stores like Whole Foods and New Seasons, plus a ton of other outlets, listed on the Aardvark website. Do you have a local product you love? Tell me about it by posting a comment below.

Local Love: Aardvark originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 22:23:20.

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Swine Flu Vaccination Events in Portland

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:07:45 +0000

As you know, there aren't enough swine flu vaccination shots to go around. Multnomah County is asking that only people in the priority groups go to their community vaccination events. Priority groups include pregnant women, children, young adults, health care workers, and adults with compromised immune systems.

Currently, there are clinics scheduled through early December. Get the schedule for Multnomah County's Swine Flu vaccination events.

Swine Flu Vaccination Events in Portland originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Friday, October 23rd, 2009 at 14:07:45.

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Halloween Pictures for Kids

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:16:56 +0000

Want to capture your little ones with professional photographs this Halloween? You can, with the Oregon Food Bank photo fundraiser: Cobwebs, Costumes, Cameras and Kids.

Where: Campbell Salgado Studio, 8107 SE 16th Ave in Portland.

When: October 31, 10 am - 12:30 pm for Costume Sessions for smaller kids. 1 pm - 3 pm for Spooky Snapshots.

Prizes There will be a raffle for gift baskets full of prizes donated by Sellwood-Moreland area businesses.

Pricing: $15 - $20, with proceeds benefiting the Oregon Food Bank.

To schedule your costume session call (503) 736-3040 or visit Campbell Salgado Studio for more details.

Halloween Pictures for Kids originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 at 12:16:56.

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Oregon Honors Patient Rights

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:48:31 +0000

Our state is the first to create an electronic registry for patients to communicate their wishes to health care providers in terms of whether they'd like life-sustaining treatments as part of their end of life care.

According to the program, Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Paradigm, patients may fill out a form outlining their wishes to encourage better patient-doctor communication. The form accomplishes two major purposes:

It turns treatment wishes of an individual into actionable medical orders.
It is portable from one care setting to another.

POLST has forms and frequently asked questions on their website.

Oregon Honors Patient Rights originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 11:48:31.

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Dine Out, Dig In

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:49:14 +0000

This Wednesday, October 21, you can have a meal out and donate money to Growing Gardens at the same time. Growing Gardens a non-profit organization that helps low-income people build their own organic vegetable gardens. Just visit one of the restaurants below on October 21 and a percentage of your bill will be donated to the organization.

Participating Restaurants:

Biwa, 215 SE 9th Avenue
Ciao Vito 2203 NE Alberta St
Firehouse 711 NE Dekum St
Fish Grotto 1035 SW Stark St
Iorio 912 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Laughing Planet Cafes (all Portland locations)
Park Kitchen 422 NW 8th Ave
Screen Door 2337 E Burnside St Gardens
SubRosa 2601 SE Clinton St

Get more information about the Dine Out, Dig In promotion.

Dine Out, Dig In originally appeared on About.com Portland, OR on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 17:49:14.

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