Archives for February 2011

OMSI After Dark (23-February-2011)

February 20, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

The theme of the latest OMSI After Dark is Science Like an Egyptian . It takes place Wednesday, February 23, 2011.

Treat yourself to childfree, brain-building science fun at OMSI After Dark! Check out live demos, new featured exhibitions, and old favorites. Sample tasty snacks and sweets along with beer and wine, and talk to regional food and beverage artisans about the science behind them. The OMSI Cafe will be open with a special dinner menu and cash bars will be available for those who want more than just a taste! It’s geeks gone wild!

Yup, childfree OMSI! With a bar!

Bring cash for the beer and wine bar. Enjoy special menu items at the OMSI Cafe.

Featured science demonstrations and activities include Write Like an Egyptian – Try your hand at creating your own hieroglyphs, Nice Package: A Mummy DIY in 12 Easy Steps – Your next Etsy project, The Great Flood – Nile flooding every half hour (sharp!), hypnotic and erotic performances by Belly Dance Soulfire, and more!

Hours are 6pm to 10pm. Admission is $10 for nonmembers (free for members). You can buy tickets online, or at the door (no reservations necessary). 21 and over only!

February 20, 1891: North Yamhill Incorporated

February 20, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

The city of Yamhill, Oregon in Yamhill County was incorporated by the Oregon Legislature as North Yamhill on February 20, 1891.

Yamhill’s curious name did not originate with someone’s observation of hills full of tubers, but rather the county was named for the original inhabitants of the area, the Yamhill Indians, who lived near the Yamhill River.

The Yamhill area is notable these days for its numerous vineyards and wineries.

Also writers Beverly Cleary and Nicholas B. Kristof both grew up on Yamhill farms.

February 19, 1903: St. Johns Incorporated as City

February 19, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

St. Johns has a confusing history. It was part of Albina, then Portland, then not. Then part of Portland again, after going it alone a few years as an incorporated city.

St. Johns was annexed by the City of Albina in February of 1891 and then absorbed into the City of Portland in July. But after enduring a few years of unsatisfactory municipal services and higher taxes, the citizens of St. Johns convinced the Oregon Legislature in 1898 to let their municipality secede from Portland.

And then, on February 19, 1903, St. Johns was incorporated as a city.

St. Johns’ municipal contentedness didn’t last long, however, and efforts began in 1907 to re-join Portland. After several years of legal wrangling St. Johns officially voted to be re-annexed to Portland and on July 8, 1915 St. Johns, along with Linnton on the other side of the Willamette, joined the City of Portland once again.

Portland Japanese Garden Free Admission Day (21-February-2011)

February 18, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

The Portland Japanese Garden is offering free admission on Presidents Day, Monday, February 21, 2011.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to invite their friends, family, and fellow community members to visit the Garden on this Free Admission Day. Guides will be stationed throughout the Garden to help answer questions and speak about the Garden’s history, culture, and traditions.

The garden will be open, and free, from 10am until 4pm.

Portland Timbers Roundup (18-February-2011)

February 18, 2011 by Dave Knows Leave a Comment

Timbers Player News

Perlaza expected to rejoin team in Arizona by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

The heralded forward from Colombia never appeared on the field during the Timbers’ four-day training stint in Portland that ended Tuesday. However, Portland coach John Spencer said Perlaza is expected to re-join the team during its nine-day stay in Casa Grande, Arizona. [more]

Sal Zizzo Joins Portland from Chivas USA by mao at the Timbers blog at The Offside

Portland Timbers today traded for Sal Zizzo, a winger from Chivas USA in return for allocation money. The 23-year old (24 in early April) has featured for Hannover 96 in the Bundesliga, Chivas USA in Major League Soccer and has a single cap with the US national team. [more]

Timbers Sign Midfielder Freddie Braun, Goalkeeper Jake Gleeson at PortlandTimbers.com

The Portland Timbers announced today the signing of midfielder Freddie Braun and goalkeeper Jake Gleeson. Both are products of the Timbers’ development team, the Portland Timbers U-23s. [more]

Purdy Ready For Competition by Kelly McLain at Timbers Insider

Steve Purdy knows that if the Timbers had a real match today, he would likely be the starting right back. But he also knows that the imminent arrival of Englishman Kerrea Gilbert means that some very tough competition will be arriving shortly. [more]

Stadium News

Timbers conversion of PGE Park takes shape by Geoffrey C. Arnold at The Oregonian

The transformation of PGE Park continues. [more]

Fight averted: New PGE Park scoreboard won’t block Multnomah Athletic Club views by James Mayer at The Oregonian

Neighbors can be pesky for any developer, but this is one neighbor you probably don’t want mad at you. [more]

Club News

U.S. Open Cup Format Revealed, Portland Timbers Vie for 1 of 2 Spots by Geoff Gibson at Stumptown Footy

. . . the NASL (provisional D2 soccer in America) will not be participating in this year’s tournament. While the official reason remains that “there wasn’t enough time to schedule them in,” most believe there are other factors at play here. So, the current line up is as such: [more]

Timbers U-23 Schedule Announced by paulsepp at Dropping Timber

The Portland Timber U-23 will kick off the defense of their 2010 title on Friday May 6th. The venue is yet to be announced. The 2010 Timbers U-23 squad went undefeated all the way through the regular season and playoffs. [more]

Fandom

Behind The Axe: More observations from practice, and Timbers Fan of the Day by Kip Kesgard at OregonLive.com

I’ve been extremely pleased to see more of the Portland Timbers practicing this season, as the club has gone to great lengths to give media the chance to see the progress. [more]

Check out the Timbers Fan of the Day feature at OregonLive

And don’t forget – the last Timbers Army 3rd Saturday of the off season is this Saturday, February 19th!

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