Plus: Heck, the PNW's first non-alcoholic brewery
04.26.2023 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE | REFER

Today’s Forecast

49º | Showers | 84% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:50 a.m. | Sunset 4:40 p.m.
 

⚾ Baseball is fun

How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión
A pitcher winds up wearing his Soñadores de Hillsboro uniform for Copa de la Diversión
Check out the special Copa de la Diversión uniform. | Photo by Kylan Iwamasa/Hillsboro Hops
Minor League Baseball fans know that baseball season means it’s time for Copa de la Diversión (or “Fun Cup”) — a season-long event series designed to “connect teams with their local US Hispanic communities.”

For special games and events, the Hillsboro Hops transform into Los Soñadores de Hillsboro — meaning “The Dreamers.” Why? ¡Porque todos somos soñadores!

Copa de la Diversión began in 2017 with four teams in Charlotte, Durham, Visalia, and Las Vegas. The next year, it expanded to 33 teams and added a little competition.

Women dressed in colorful, traditional dresses and flowers in their hair stand on the Hillsboro Hops' field.

The Hops will host the Latino Cultural Festival on Sunday, June 4, 2023.

|

Photo by Kylan Iwamasa/Hillsboro Hops

This year, 90 MiLB teams will compete to be crowned campeón based on ballpark experience, community engagement, and philanthropic impact. Who are the reigning champs, you ask? Los Soñadores de Hillsboro, por supuesto.

Help them win again by attending events and cheering them on at one of these three upcoming games:
Just be sure you’re representing your team in style.
6amcity
 
Events
Wednesday, April 26
  • Every Husband’s Nightmare Bazaar and Vintage Marketplace | Wednesday, April 26-Saturday, April 29 | Times vary | Wingspan Building, 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro | Free | Start your week by treasure hunting for spring decor, jewelry, bath and body products, gourmet foods, and more.
  • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night | Wednesday, April 26 | 7-9 p.m. | Gigantic Brewing Company, 5224 SE 26th Ave., Portland | Free | If beer and brain power are your forte, this is your chance to show it off.
  • Special Event: Stuff Island | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 8 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE Ninth Ave., Portland | The flotsam of life eventually washes up here, then Chris O’Connor and Tommy Pope talk about it for their comedic podcast.
Thursday, April 27
  • PEP Talks: Portland Engagement Summit | Thursday, Apr. 27-Saturday, Apr. 29 | Times vary | Various locations, Portland | Free | Over the course of three days, citizens are invited to join local, national, and global experts in community engagement to take the next step in creating an updated engagement model for Portland.
  • “Audition From Hell” | Thursday, April 27-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Broadway Rose New Stage Theater, 12850 SW Grant Ave., Tigard | $30-$50 | This musical pits four experienced actresses with dwindling prospects against each other with humor and heart.
Friday, April 28
  • Portland Night Market | Friday, April 28-Saturday, April 29 | 4-11 p.m. | 100 SE Alder St., Portland | Free | Support 175+ of Portland’s best vendors celebrating local food, culture, music, drinks, and retail.
Saturday, April 29
  • Expressions: A Celebration of Drag and Transgender Rights | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 1-3 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 715 SW Morrison St. Ste. 702, Portland | Free | More than 15 performers and speakers will shine a spotlight on civic rights and the threats they face across the country.
  • Rock Voices Portland | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 3 p.m. | Lake Oswego High School, 2501 Country Club Rd., Lake Oswego | $8-$15 | Feel the sonic power of an 80-voice rock choir backed by a full band.
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
 
Wellness

This metabolism supplement is endorsed by Halle Berry and backed by science
Pendulum_MetabolicDaily.jpg
Metabolic Daily is formulated with Akkermansia muciniphila (only available at Pendulum) and other next generation strains. | Photo by Sean Dagen
Our metabolism slows as we age — so who wouldn’t want to optimize theirs (and maybe feel 22 again)?

Meet Metabolic Daily, a multi-strain probiotic designed to kick-start your metabolism, maintain blood sugar levels, support a healthy weight, and reduce sugar cravings and energy slumps. Think: Balanced, sustained energy throughout the day. (Actress Halle Berry digs it so much she became the CCO.)

Use code 6AMCITY for 20% off your first month of any membership.*
Get 20% off
News Notes
Transit
  • At a press conference today, Portland Bureau of Transportation officials will reveal a pilot program to prohibit gas-powered delivery vehicles in parts of downtown. Details, such as the exact border of this zero-emission delivery zone, are yet to be finalized, but the plan will go into effect in 2024. (KGW)
Coming Soon
  • Well... Heck. That’s the name of a planned completely non-alcoholic brewery, the first of its kind in the PNW. The project comes from the team behind zero-proof cocktail concept Suckerpunch and will start with an IPA and a lager, which you can taste at future pop-ups. (Eater Portland)
Read
  • All 73 issues of the renowned Clinton St. Quarterly are now available online with Portland State University’s library, thanks to a successful GoFundMe campaign. The free publication originated in Portland and was an early launch pad for notable authors and artists, like Katherine Dunn and Isaka Shamsud-Din. (Portland Tribune)
Outdoors
  • Jason Ligons founded Swimming Upstream to teach local BIPOC kids skills that keep them safe on the water, while sharing the history of swimming in communities of color. With Metro, he also plans to distribute more than 3,500 life jackets at the region’s parks this summer. (Portland Monthly)
Number
  • $10 million. That’s how much the Environmental Protection Agency awarded Portland State University and partners to establish an environmental justice center. The facility will focus on underserved communities, offering residents leadership training on climate resilience and clean energy. (OPB)
Traffic
  • Hollywood’s got nothing on the City of Roses. Production for the upcoming Portland-shot movie “Little Wing” will close some lanes on the Hawthorne Bridge this weekend, from 8:30 a.m., Saturday, April 29 until 1 a.m., Sunday, April 30. Flaggers will be on site to direct, but expect delays. (KOIN)
Closing
  • Your last chance to dine on German pancakes at Zell’s Cafe sadly draws near. The 40-year breakfast mainstay on Southeast Morrison Street posted a sign saying it will close on Tuesday, May 2, due to “increased labor and food costs.” Owners also hinted at opening a new concept in the same space. (Eater Portland)
Cause
  • Calling all Portlanders: We challenge you to snack for a good cause. Each and every sale of PDXPOP! gourmet popcorn supports Meals On Wheels People’s mission of providing nutritious meals to homebound older adults. Order yours.*
Today Is
Announced
  • Congratulations Nora R., the winner of our product survey! We hope you enjoy your $500 cash prize, and we thank you for providing your feedback. Responses from this survey are helping us improve our newsletter.
Answered

📚 And the winner is…

Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
A graphic that says 2023 Poetry Contest Winner.
The votes are in. | Graphic by 6AM City
We’re pleased to announce that “Kubla Khan Again” by Kerstin S. is the winner of our 2023 poetry contest.

This poem received the most votes from our audience. A big round of applause to our other finalists and everyone who participated in our contest — it was a true joy for the PDXtoday Editorial team to read what you came up with.

Now, we’re handing it over to Kerstin to dazzle us with their creation.

“Kubla Khan Again”

Forget your misfit poetry, / cast out the traffic and machine.
Have bitter rose magnolia / rain sugar on the lawn.
Remember that queer / swanky condor prince,
the changing river magic / in this ancient pleasure dome.
Dream of drag and smoke / in Portland as it was.
Read all our finalists’ poems
The Wrap
 

Today’s edition by:
Ben
From the editor
I’ve been itching to take my kayak out and it looks like the year’s first window to do so, and not turn to ice or get drenched, will be this weekend. Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area is at the top of my places to paddle bucket list, so I’m excited to finally cross it off.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? A waterfall and wildlife are on the cards for this easy hike in Clark County.
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Subscribe     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY