JR Lilly is seemingly one of the most connected people in East Portland!"JR Lilly, Diné (Navajo) Nation. As part of a new generation that straddles a cultural chasm, he leads efforts to further the conversation around defining the role of our generation for both Native and Non-Native communities. ... » Learn More about Personal Healing & Community Dedication w/ JR Lilly | Parkrose Life Podcast #17
Historic Parkrose
New Parkrose Coffee Shop Offers Homey Delights
Chik & Chuck’s Coffee joins Fork and Spoon on Sandy Something new is brewing on Sandy Boulevard in the heart of the Historic Parkrose District. Chik & Chuck’s Coffee, 10634 Sandy Blvd., opened for business this October, in the same building that houses the Filipino restaurant Fork and ... » Learn More about New Parkrose Coffee Shop Offers Homey Delights
O’Dear, It’s Here!
The long-awaited restaurant and bar opens in ParkroseSusie Fox smiles when asked if she had enjoyed her food at O’Dear, a restaurant and bar that opened September 8 at 10810 NE Sandy Blvd. “I can say the steak salad I just had was fabulous,” she says as her friend nods her head in agreement. “It ... » Learn More about O’Dear, It’s Here!
Community Plan Offers Wide Range of Proposals
Residents of the Parkrose area can chime in on a community plan designed to address a number of area issues, from job creation to pedestrian safety on Sandy Boulevard. You can share your thoughts on the Draft Parkrose Community Plan by taking this survey, through April 30, at ... » Learn More about Community Plan Offers Wide Range of Proposals
Parkrose Life Podcast 13: Community Connector Annette Stanhope
Since so many people in Parkrose know of Annette Stanhope and have benefited from her work in the community but don’t necessarily know her well, I wanted to ask Annette about her life and interests before and outside her life in Parkrose. She grew up in a musical family in Issaquah but spent a lot ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 13: Community Connector Annette Stanhope
Anniebugs Attic Manager Clothes-Minded about Service
Store helps homeless, low-income folks stay warm in cold world One day in 2015 on a Max train, Jim Anderson noticed a woman giving her daughter her gloves. “Her daughter would turn around and rub Mom’s hands to help keep her mom’s hands warm,” he says. “That really upset me, as we live in a ... » Learn More about Anniebugs Attic Manager Clothes-Minded about Service
Parkrose Travel Guide
Every day in Parkrose we watch countless planes descend to PDX bringing business travelers and hipsters on pilgrimage, but despite the airport proximity, it’d be a safe bet that very few visitors to the City of Roses spend any time in the Parkrose area. Well, this week we got to hang with my ... » Learn More about Parkrose Travel Guide
Mingus Mapps Would Bring Parkrose Experience to Portland City Council
Mingus Mapps, the former executive director of Historic Parkrose is challenging Chloe Eudaly for position 4 on Portland City Council in this month's election. As a former board member of Historic Parkrose, I have a good friendship with Mingus and a lot of faith in his integrity and care for people. ... » Learn More about Mingus Mapps Would Bring Parkrose Experience to Portland City Council
Parkrose Grocery Outlet One Year Celebration!
This weekend marked the one year anniversary of ownership for Chad and Gina Hilker at the Parkrose Grocery Outlet and they threw a party for the neighborhood! Chad and Gina are super nice people, and Gina gave me a tour of the store and told me their history living in Texas and her growing up in ... » Learn More about Parkrose Grocery Outlet One Year Celebration!
