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Yesterday I had the immense pleasure of being a part of Portland's Centennial Grand Floral Parade with the Beatles float. I was a groupie, dressed to the nines in my sixties gear and I had a BLAST. The weather could not have been worse (unless it had been snowing) and we STILL had fun. That tells you a bit about my group of friends!

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If you feel like braving the crowds or happen to be out shopping downtown check out the Festival of Flowers (one of the many Rose Festival Events) at Pioneer Courthouse Square.  The installation this year is called "circles squared" and it's comprised of about 20,000 flowers and plants.  The event is free and you can walk amongst the installation and smell the roses!

I highly recommend taking the Max train downtown ...

Ballroom dance has been growing in popularity for some time now. Whether you want to learn to dance just to meet new people, or because your wedding is three months away, there are plenty of places in Portland to learn to dance!

The Ballroom Dance Company boasts the largest square footage (by 43 whole feet!) of dancing space in the nation. They offer $5 dances ...

This Saturday, some friends and I hit up the Mt. Tabor Art Walk and enjoyed a plethora (what a great word that is!) of beautiful Portland artistry. An artist that especially stood out to me was Larry N. Olson. Mr. Olson is a Minnesota ...

Here are a few Easter Egg hunts around the Portland area.

Oregon Zoo Rabbit Romp 10am to 3pm pay Zoo Admission www.oregonzoo.org

Alpenrose Dairy 6149 SW Shattuck Rd 10:30am to 12:30pm www.alpenrose.com/hunt.htm

Westmoreland Easter Egg Hunt 10 am South end of Westmorland Park opposite the parking lot. SE McLoughlin Blvd & Bybee Blvd

Woodstock Park SE 47th ave and SE Steele 10:30 am

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It is nice sunny warm spring day, perfect for walking around downtown and in the Pearl looking at art. Some suggestions are: Attic Gallery at its new pearl location 539 NW 10th. We Heart Art, Heart of the Pearl, A first Thursday event hosted by Hoyt Reality Group, NW 10th and Northrup. The Albina Community Bank at 430 NW 10th always has a nice show.

This Friday and Saturday at the Oregon Convention Center is the Spring Beer and Wine Fest. There will be over 16 wineries, 40 brewers, and four distillers at the show. There is a smoker’s lounge in an outdoor heated tent. Cascade Cigar Co. will sell premium cigars, tobacco and smoker's accessories. In addition there are other venders selling cheese and other interesting things. Ticket Prices: $5. Admission is free ...

Join fellow musicians in celebrating the life of Paul delay. Paul died at the age of 55 March 7, 2007. He was the greatest blues harmonica player around. I am sure going to miss hearing him play. The all ages concert is at the Kridel Ballroom, Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park, Portland, OR. Sunday April 1, 2007. 7pm to midnight. Tickets $20. Parking on the street is free on ...

We went to the Wooden Shoe farm for the Tulip Festival today. It turned into a nice afternoon, it stopped raining, the sun came out and the clouds were big fluffy white against a blue sky. There wasn’t much mud and plenty of crushed hazel nuts to walk ...