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Today 

• Dan Lambe | Tue., June 21 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton | Free | The author of “Now Is the Time for Trees” talks about nature-based solutions to climate change.
• Pedalpalooza | Now-Wed., Aug. 31 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free+ | Join hundreds of public bike rides around the city for all ages and skill levels. 🚲

Wednesday

• Liz Longley | Wed., June 22 | 8 p.m. | The Old Church Concert Hall, 1422 SW 11th Ave. | $18 | Known for her stop-in-your-tracks voice, this artist presents an intimate personal portrait through music.
• Kenton Farmers Market | Wed., June 22 | 3-7 p.m. | North McClellan Street + North Denver Avenue | Free | Come for the fresh produce, stay for the live music. 🧺

Thursday 

• “The Cherry Orchard” | Thurs., June 23-Sat., July 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Reed College Center for the Performing Arts, Diver Studio Theatre, 3017 SE Woodstock Blvd. | Free+ | This re-telling of Chekhov’s play shows how people confront catastrophic change. 
• Movies At Dusk: “Office Space” | Thurs., June 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Pix Pâtisserie, 2225 E. Burnside St. | $8 | Brighten your summer with an uplifting classic film, plus all-you-can-eat popcorn, movie trivia, beer, cider + more. 🎥

Friday 

• The Legacy of Ingmar Bergman Film Series: “Wild Strawberries” | Fri., June 24 | 9:15-10:45 p.m. | Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd. | $5+ | Watch one of the filmmaker’s most acclaimed films about a professor making peace with his past. 
• Midsummer Tasting & Mini Market | Fri., June 24 | 4-8 p.m. | The Aimsir Distilling Company, 2117 NE Oregon St., Ste. 202 | Free | Celebrate a Scandinavian midsummer tradition with local food + drink vendors, craft makers, and DIY art — bring your dog, too. 
• Festival of Balloons | Fri., June 24-Sun., June 26 | Times vary | Cook Park, 17005 SW 92nd Ave., Tigard | Prices vary | Shop, eat, enjoy carnival rides + take a tethered hot air balloon ride before dawn. 🎈 

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We’d never guess that these chic patio chairs are made from recycled water bottles. | Photo provided by Outer

If you hear the word “wicker” and think of a frumpy, broken piece of furniture, you’re not alone — but thanks to Outer, a company that crafts stylish outdoor furniture with an eye toward sustainability, it’s time to rethink wicker. 

By using recycled water bottles as source material, Outer has created eco-friendly wicker furniture that not only looks ultra-modern, but is durable enough to last a decade.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

• 81º | Cloudy morning, some afternoon sun | 7% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset 

• Rise: 5:21 a.m. 
• Set: 9:03 p.m. 

Today Is 

• … the summer solstice, AKA the official start of summer. Today, the Earth’s North Pole is at its maximum tilt toward the sun, resulting in the longest day + shortest night of the year. Seems like the weather got the memo, too — temperatures could reach the 90s by this weekend. ☀️

Community 

• The US grew by 500 new citizens last week at a naturalization ceremony at the Oregon Convention Center. Among the immigrants who were sworn in was 92-year-old Olga Leontyeva, who moved to Portland from Korosten, Ukraine. “I hope for the best,” she said of her future as an American. 🇺🇸 (Portland Tribune) 

• Multnomah County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for all shelter pets through the end of June. You don’t need to live in Multnomah County to qualify for the deal, but all potential pet owners will need to complete the application process online since in-person shelter visits are still unavailable. 🐶
• Things look … a bit different … over at Wedgehead on Northeast Sandy Boulevard. That’s because a driver crashed through the bar’s front window last week, damaging a pinball machine + a booth. No one was hurt; the bar just boarded up the window and is open for business as usual. (Eater Portland)

Health 

• Oregon’s governor has endorsed the use of COVID-19 vaccines for kids as young as 6 months following the FDA + CDC’s approval. The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup said the Moderna 2-dose and the Pfizer 3-dose vaccine series are safe for young children. Find a vaccine clinic in the Portland area. 💉

Plan Ahead

• Ready for some fresh theater? Portland Center Stage’s annual JAW New Play Festival returns next month, giving playwrights, directors + actors the chance to gather and create new plays. Audiences are invited to hear “music stand readings” of playwrights’ finished work July 22-24 in the Ellyn Bye Studio; tickets are free. 🎭

Opening  

• After helping Multnomah County house 1,400+ people experiencing homelessness between March 2020-May 2022, The Jupiter Hotel on East Burnside Street will reopen to the public on July 15. All 81 music-themed rooms got a “top-to-bottom refresh” with new carpeting, repainted walls + new furniture. 🎸 (Portland Monthly)   

Award 

• Portland’s Amaterra Winery has been nominated for USA Today’s Readers’ Choice 2022 “Best New Winery.” You can vote for the vineyard every day until Mon., July 18; winners will be announced Fri., July 29. Some other nearby locations made the shortlist for “Best Wine Tasting Room” and “Best Winery Tour.” (USA Today) 🍷

Ranked 

• Need help narrowing down your dinner options? Stacker recently released a list of the 30 highest-rated Asian restaurants in Portland based on Tripadvisor reviews, with Thai Peacock, Bamboo Sushi on Southeast 28th Avenue, Thai Bloom!, Frank’s Noodle House, and Bamboo Sushi on Northwest 23rd Avenue rounding out the top five. 🥢 (Stacker) 

History 

• Pittock Mansion was the home of one of Portland’s most influential families, but its grounds were also once prowled by some famous, non-human residents. Mac + Monty, two award-winning show cats belonging to the Skene family, were early tenants of the property’s Gate Lodge in the late 1940s. 🐈

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Editor’s pick: Ending human trafficking is something I’m passionate about, and I was recently given the opportunity to help the Trafficking Law Center raise funds to provide free legal services to local survivors by donating some of my photographs. Learn more about the nonprofit’s mission here. 

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