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July 22, 1926: Astoria Column Dedicated

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The Astoria ColumnThe Astoria Column was dedicated on July 22, 1926 as the climactic event during that year’s three day Founders’ Celebration (Morning Oregonian, 22-July-1926).

Patterned after Trajan’s Column in Rome, circling the column is a depiction of the history of the area, beginning with before the white people arrived, and ending with the arrival of the railroad in Astoria.

The 125 foot tall concrete column stands atop the 600 foot Coxcomb Hill. The spiral staircase consists of 164 steps, and the view from the top is amazing.

The Astoria Column is also a good place to get married.

Weekend Amusements (July 22-24, 2011)

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Another great summer weekend in Portland (whether the weather cooperates or not). Beer, berries, books, a street fair, and Sunday Parkways! And pickles, don’t forget the pickles!

Two ongoing (through Sunday) Annual Beer Events!

Concordia Cup 2011Concordia Cup 2011

Concordia Cup 2011, featuring Imperial IPAs, runs from Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 34 at the Concordia Ale house (3276 NE Killingsworth).

“We have searched the STATE of OREGON for 12 great brews!” [more]

Belmont StationPuckerfest 5

Belmont Station’s Puckerfest, a Celebration of Sour Beers runs all week long, July 18 through 24, 2011.

“Now in it’s fifth year, Puckerfest has grown to become one of the most popular little festivals in July.” [more]

Ongoing

Movies in ParksMovies in the Park

Movies in the park this weekend:

Friday: True Grit (2010) @ Irving Park
Saturday: Iron Man @Ed Benedict Park
Sunday: Iron Man 2 @ Ed Benedict Park [more]

Friday-Saturday

Berries!Oregon Berry Festival 2011

Celebrate berry season at the 2011 Oregon Berry Festival this Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23 at Ecotrust (721 NW 9th Avenue).

“[T]aste and buy some of the season’s best berries and also sample amazing products made with Oregon’s berry bounty.” [more]

PDX Anarchist Bookfair 2011Portland Anarchist Bookfair 2011

The 2011 Portland Anarchist Bookfair takes place this Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24, in the Smith Memorial Student Union at Portland State University.

In addition to dozens of vendors … a series of lectures and seminars are scheduled. [more]

Saturday

Division Clinton Street Fair 2011Division/Clinton Street Fair and Parade 2011

The 19th annual Division/Clinton Street Fair takes place this Saturday, July 23, 2011 on SE Division and Clinton Streets between 20th and 50th.

The parade, featuring co-Grand Marshals Mayor Sam Adam and entertainer Storm Large, kicks things off at 10:45am at SE 50th and Division. The parade finishes at SE 26th and Clinton. [more]

Pickle Throwdown 2011Pickle Throwdown 2011

The first annual Kenny & Zuke’s Pickle Throwdown takes place Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Sandwichworks (2376 NW Thurman).

From noon until 5pm taste pickles, enjoy BBQ and beer and wine – all for a good cause – your $5 at the door goes to the Oregon Food Bank. [more]

Sunday

Sunday ParkwaysNW/Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways 2011

The 2011 NW/Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways takes place July 24.

The third (of five) Sunday Parkways this year, this is the 2nd annual NW/Downtown Portland event. [more]

And for even more weekend events and activities, check out the Dave Knows Calendar, and visit Around the Sun, Blogging Portland on the Cheap, PDX Pipeline, and Oregon Events at OregonLive.com.

July 21, 1926: Astoria’s Doughboy Monument Dedicated

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Doughboy Monument in AstoriaAstoria held a three day Founders’ Celebration in July of 1926 (Morning Oregonian, 22-July-1926). An estimated 35,000 people (about three times the town’s population then, and now) witnessed the “Spirit of the West” parade:

Bands, beautiful floats, all designed on historical lines, decorated automobiles and brilliantly uniformed marching organizations were in line, with a dazzling touch added by the presences of Miss Columbia and her court of 16 princesses from nearby communities, and some 40 maids of honor.

It required nearly an hour for the parade to pass a given point and care in arrangements of the various divisions preserved interest until the last unit had passed.

The princesses, legionnaires and military units put in an appearance later in the evening as well. A night parade ended at the newly erected Doughboy Monument in the west end of town. Dedication ceremonies were conducted that night, on July 21, 1926, under the auspices of the American Legion.

NW/Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways (24-July-2011)

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Sunday ParkwaysThe 2011 NW/Downtown Portland Sunday Parkways takes place July 24.

The third (of five) Sunday Parkways this year, this is the 2nd annual NW/Downtown Portland event.

From 11am until 4pm enjoy 6.4 miles of car-free streets consisting of two loops connecting Downtown, Old Town Chinatown, the Pearl District, and Northwest neighborhoods. Along the route stop at Shemanski Square, Wallace, Couch, and Tom McCall Waterfront parks for activities, food, and entertainment.

Download the PDF brochure and map, and find more details, at the North Portland Sunday Parkways website.

Match Day (20-July-2011): Portland Timbers vs. West Bromwich Albion

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Portland TimbersThe Portland Timbers host the English Premier League team West Bromwich Albion tonight at Jeld-Wen Field.

The Timbers and West Brom have met before – just over 30 years ago! West Brom won that 1981 friendly 1-0 with a goal from midfielder Terry Summerfield.

The match kicks off at 8pm. A live webstream will be available at PortandTimbers.com, and you can hear the game on 750 AM The Game and La Pantera 940 AM.

Match previews and intrigue