Boston of the West

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ColonialRevivalArchitectural Historian Jack Bookwalter discusses the evolution of Colonial Revival-style homes in Portland. 

Seed saving workshop

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seedsJoin Melissa Richmond at various Multnomah County library locations throughout August for a free seed saving workshop.

Be NRG smart

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There’s no reason to wait for the water to turn stiff before making your home more energy efficient.Neil Kelly is part of an innovative program to help homeowners pursue energy retrofits for their home. The Energize SE Portland Project is a collaborative effort between Neil Kelly Home Performance and Umpqua Bank with the help of Energy Trust of Oregon cash incentives.

Ecopalooza

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This weekend marks the 2nd annual Ecopalooza solar powered benefit concert in downtown Portland.

Oregon Berry Festival

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berryfestThe Oregon Berry Festival will be held July 22 and 23 at the Ecotrust Building in Portland. Head down to sample delicious berries from Oregon’s bounty. 

Barbie’s Dreamier House

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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) launched a competition to design a dreamy house for Babs. A jury selected five finalists and the public has until August 1, 2011 to vote for the winner.

Ty Milford

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Ty Milford is a lifestyle photographer and director based in Portland whose work is characterized by bright, vivid, real feeling moments infused with motion and emotion. When he isn’t thinking about or making images, he can be found cycling in the West Hills, running on the Wildwood Trail or playing dress-up with his 2½-year-old daughter, … Read more

Oregon poised for remodeling uptick

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The publishers of Remodeling Magazine compiled a list of the top 25 counties nationwide with the most potential to see an uptick in remodeling in 2011. Oregon was home to two of those counties.