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Food

🥨 Expert-approved munchies for 4/20

Presented by Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero is spilling the beans on the best snacks to pair with 4/20 festivities. | Photo provided by Hometown Hero

If you’re partaking in 4/20 festivities today (safely, of course), here are five expert-approved snacks to make (or to order on your fave food delivery app… because, let’s be honest, we’re not leaving the couch today), courtesy of the pros at Hometown Hero CBD.

🍣 Omega-3s

Omega-3s are a type of acid found in fats and oils that offer all sorts of benefits. They’re a great energy source that helps keep your cardiovascular, respiratory, and immune systems functioning.

Additionally, research shows that a whole bunch of chemical reactions in your body convert omega-3 fatty acids into endocannabinoids. The endocannabinoid system helps regulate vital functions such as memory, appetite, sleep, temperature, emotional processing, and much more. (More on the science around that here.)

Foods rich in Omega-3s include:

Salmon, oysters, mackerel, and anchovies (sushi, anyone?)
Walnuts
Peanut butter
Soybeans
Flaxseed and chia seeds (hello, smoothie bowl)

🍫 Chocolate

Before gummies came into the spotlight, the humble brownie was the most iconic cannabis edible — and for a good reason too. With its sweetness and deep earthy undertones, chocolate does a spot-on job of covering up any “meh” grassy aftertaste.

But there’s another benefit: Chocolate (particularly dark chocolate) is rich in anandamide, an endocannabinoid that gets its name from the Sanskrit word “Ananda,” which means “happiness” or “bliss.”

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Photo by Christian Kaye Photography via Hometown Hero

🥭 Mangoes

Ever wonder where plants get their smell? (Stay with us here.) Through naturally occurring compounds called terpenes.

Mangoes are rich in a terpene called myrcene, which may help transport cannabinoids into the brain. Plus, this terpene may help the transdermal absorption of cannabinoids too — aka help topical Delta-8 products absorb through the skin.

Keep reading for two more ideal munchies — and snag Hometown Hero’s bonus offer of a free sample, offered today only for our readers.*

2 more ideal munchies

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Asked

What’s the origin of the “4/20" holiday?

A. 420 is the number of active chemical compounds in marijuana.
B. 420 is police code for marijuana violations.
C. The location of Denver Interstate mile marker 420.
D. 420 is what you get if you multiply 12 by 35, the numbers from the title of the Bob Dylan song “Rainy Day Woman no. 12 and no. 35.”
E. 4:20 is the time when a group of teens from California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station.

Puff, puff, guess

See the correct answer in The Wrap.

Events

Thursday, April 20

Northwest Cannafest 2023 | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 2-11 p.m. | At The Garages, 17880 SW McEwan Rd., Lake Oswego | $27.50 | “Oregon’s largest 420 event” will celebrate cannabis culture with live reggae music and bands performing Pink Floyd, U2, Fleetwood Mac covers.
Portland Winterhawks vs. Kamloops Blazers | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 7 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 300 Winning Way, Portland | $34-$72 | With the season on the line, will the Winterhawks soar or sink?
Tei Shi | Thursday, Apr. 20 | 9 p.m. | Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside St., Portland | $20 | This Colombian-Canadian singer brings fluid vocals and fierce fashion to every stage.

Friday, April 21

Spring Cider Fest | Friday, Apr. 21-Sunday, Apr. 23 | 12-7 p.m. | Pine Street Market, 126 SW Second Ave., Portland | $25 | Entry gets you a commemorative glass and 12 tastings from more than 40 cideries.
Cocktail Hour - Black Girls Brunch Club | Friday, Apr. 21 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Sugar Hill, 3348 SE Belmont St., Portland | $5 | Black women are invited to join this happy hour and celebrate the one-year anniversary of this group.

Saturday, April 22

NW Kids Magazine Summer Camp Expo | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland | Free | Meet camp directors and counselors, ask questions, and learn about the unique programs so your kid can have a summer to remember.
Saturday Early Show | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 7 p.m. | Darcelle XV Showplace, 208 NW Third Ave., Portland | $28 | Glitz, glamour, and comedy come together in this historic venue for a night of glitter, laughter, and cabaret.
Portland Thorns vs. Racing Louisville FC | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St., Portland | $20+ | The ninth-place visitors will be hoping for a photo finish, but this one might be over before it’s started.

Sunday, April 23

Creative Collage: Book Inspiration | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland | $45 | Let flowering trees and seasonal wildflowers inspire your thoughtful work of art, created with natural found objects, recycled materials, and seasonal significance.

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News Notes

Civic

Metro wants your input on the priorities of the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan, a road map for the greater Portland region to invest in driving, transit, biking, and walking, plus the movement of goods and services. It outlines five goals for the next 5-10 years alongside projects for the next 22 years.

Plan Ahead

You might have heard ‘round town that this Saturday, April 22, is Record Store Day. If you’re looking to tune in to what Portland’s spinning, check out our round-up of stores to shop vinyl.

Biz

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has decided to take over sole management of ilani Casino Resort. Previously, it worked with the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority to oversee operations. When the contract ends in June, the tribe will save 24% of the net revenue that was shared with the third-party organization. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
On Monday, April 24, the resort will celebrate its sixth anniversary with a ribbon cutting for the new ilani Hotel. The grand opening shines a light on the 14-story tower, which will offer four-diamond level guest service and amenities, nearly 300 luxury guest rooms, a signature top-floor restaurant with panoramic views, and more.

Fun Fact

Every spring since 2016, Ladd’s Addition has hosted cyclists in dizzying numbers for a relay race around the neighborhood’s central roundabout. Enter the Ladds 500, where teams of riders complete 500 laps — or 100 miles. This year, Robert O’Farrell became the first runner to do the entire distance solo. (Bike Portland)

Number

1.5 million rides. Last year, Portland’s E-Scooter and BIKETOWN programs exceeded that mark on the way to setting ridership records. Each of the shared micromobility efforts surpassed pre-pandemic levels, while continuing to demonstrate year-over-year growth from 2021.

Answered

It’s all in the details. Of the 262 people that took our Google Street View scavenger hunt, only eight people got all 10 answers correct. If you’re one of them, pat yourself on the back, and keep that sharp eye out for future quizzes.

Kids

The perfect family-friendly activity does exist, and you can even do it all spring and summer long, rain or shine. We’re talking about Kids Bowl Free — a national program that connects you with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling each day. Learn more + sign up.

Holiday

💐 Give mom the gift of the outdoors

Silver Falls to host the annual Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival

Vases with various different wildflowers sit on a table with informational placards beside them at Silver Falls State Park.

Browse 100 species of wildflowers at the indoor exhibit. | Photo via Oregon Parks and Recreation Department

Mom deserves her flowers (and much more) on Mother’s Day. Show her some love by taking her to Silver Falls State Park for its annual Mother’s Day Birding and Wildflower Festival, Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14.

Spring into nature with expert-guided birding and wildflower hikes, where you’ll look for trilliums, bleeding hearts, violets, and calypso orchids. There will also be live raptor demonstrations, a native plant sale, educational presentations, and discovery tables.

Keep your eyes on the sky to see feathered friends like Wilson’s warblers, Pacific wrens, varied thrushes, American dippers, and red-breasted sapsuckers; the event also coincides with World Migratory Bird Day.

Aside from the daily early-bird hikes at 7:30 a.m., most activities run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be based in the South Falls day-use area. All are free but there is a $5 parking fee.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ben

Answered: E. According to several sources, 4:20 is the time when a group of teens in Marin County, California would search for a legendary lost marijuana crop near the Point Reyes Coast Guard Station in the 1970s.

One of the kid’s older brothers was friends with Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead, who co-opted and popularized the now-iconic association between the number and the recreational activity (and, ultimately, the celebration of both on April 20 — aka 4/20 — each year).

From the editor
I’m in awe of this highest of highlights from The Ladds 500. What a shot.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Fuel up the car and grab some snacks — we’re road tripping to Ashland.

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