"Sports honestly saved my life," Gary Muzzy says in this conversation without any hesitation. For many years he has coached swimming and water polo at the youth and high school levels for both his organization Blue Crush and for Parkrose High School. As a swimmer herself, Gary's mother got him and ... » Learn More about Swimming and Water Polo (?!) in Parkrose w/ Gary & Melissa Muzzy | Parkrose Life Podcast #15
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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
Equip Academy Home to Parkrose Pugilists
Gym manager promotes boxing as therapy A few weeks ago, Macie Schaeffer, manager and boxing instructor at Equip Academy, 13828 NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97230 (Sandy Plaza), was walking home when a man started to follow her and harass her. “Finally, he called me a ‘bitch’,” she recalled. “I ... » Learn More about Equip Academy Home to Parkrose Pugilists
Parkrose Life Podcast 8: Slavic Culture & Community w/ Masha Egorenko
Masha Egorenko works at Parkrose Middle School through IRCO as a Slavic Community Coordinator & Youth Advocate. I'm so thankful she talked with me for the podcast! I think this chat is beneficial for anyone who feels they don't have a great understanding of their Slavic neighbors. Keep reading ... » Learn More about Parkrose Life Podcast 8: Slavic Culture & Community w/ Masha Egorenko
Portland Give Guide 2020 Parkrose Edition
Many of the needs in our neighborhood are apparent, but some of us might be surprised how many people are serving and working hard to provide for those needs. One of my main goals for this blog is to highlight people who are blessing our community and share opportunities for others to join in. A ... » Learn More about Portland Give Guide 2020 Parkrose Edition
