A little light reading

It’s time to make like a bear and hibernate. The nights are getting longer so we all get an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 6 when we turn back the clocks. The idea of Daylight Savings Time was first proposed in 1895 by a New Zealand entomologist George Vernon Hudson.


This free community event features workshops, activities and exhibits on water quality and quantity issues.
Portland’s ReBuilding Center unveiled their Creative ReUse Library, a collection of creative reuse ideas to decorate your home and garden.
Following up on their successful Pink Wishbone Project, SUITE New York has launched it’s second year benefit, The Pink Swan Project. SUITE got nineteen fabulous designers to put their own spin on the classic Swan Chair, and they are just so darn pretty.
For over a decade, the Davis Graveyard has been attracting visitors from all over the Portland area to their spooky abode.
The best street trees can provide shade and even improve your property value. However, the wrong choice could buckle the sidewalk or interfere with power lines. How to choose?
Connor Voss of Diggin’ Roots Farm is coming to the Portland Homestead Supply Company to teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about garlic.