06.05.2023

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Today’s Forecast

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

🗺️ GPS marks the spot

Geocaching: find an exciting reason to get outside

Keep a sharp eye out — geocaches can be hidden anywhere, even up a tree. | Photo by Kamaji Ogino

Sense of adventure? Check. GPS device? Charged and ready to go.

That’s really all you need to enjoy geocaching, the worldwide scavenger hunt that started in 2000 just 17 miles outside of Portland in the small community of Beavercreek.

Using newly upgraded satellite technology, computer consultant Dave Ulmer hid a black bucket filled with a slingshot and other items, plus a logbook, out in the forest. He then posted the location’s coordinates online — N 45° 17.460 W 122° 24.800 — and the rest is history.

Though the geocaching game has grown over the years, the concept remains the same. Participants will stash a container in a hidden location (read Portland Parks & Recreation’s policy), before sharing its longitude and latitude with others. Seekers of all ages can then set out for the joy of discovery.

The main rule is “take some stuff, leave some stuff,” and don’t forget a pen to sign your find.

All told, there are 4,493 geocaches around Portland. Here’s how you can get started.

Download the Geocaching app to see a map of nearby geocaches. You can create a free account, or select a premium membership for access to additional posts.
Use the app or your own GPS to navigate to the geocache of your choice; they vary in size and difficulty, with clues and things-to-know about the terrain.
Once you locate the container, write your name and the date on the log, put it back where you found it, and share your experience on the forum.

Happy hunting.

Events

Monday, June 5

41st Annual Rose Festival Art Show | Monday, June 5-Wednesday, June 28 | 1-4 p.m. | Oregon Society of Artists, 2185 SW Park Pl., Portland | Free | This year’s exhibition will encapsulate the theme of Rose City Reunion/Portland Scenes and Roses.
It’s Gonna Be Okay | Monday, Jun. 5 | 8-10 p.m. | EastBurn, 1800 E. Burnside St., Portland | Free | It’s comedy “by sweeties, for sweeties,” in a safe space where you don’t have to worry about triggering content.

Tuesday, June 6

Zoë Keating | Tuesday, Jun. 6 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland | $23 | Lose yourself in the music of this composer/performer who layers the sounds of her cello with technology, often live sampling her own melodies on stage.

Wednesday, June 7

Global Running Day: Runner Heroes Save Downtown PDX | Wednesday, Jun. 7 | 5-7 p.m. | Foot Traffic Downtown, 333 SW Taylor St., Portland | Free | Be a positive force for good by putting on your best cape and “going by foot” — there are snacks, drinks, and prizes afterward.
Bingo Night! | Wednesday, Jun. 7 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Brothers Cascadia Brewing, 9811 NE 15th Ave., Vancouver | $25 | All proceeds will benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s SW Washington, so grab a beer and a bite at the on-site food carts and get ready to play.

Thursday, June 8

Carbon Neutral Cocktail Pop-up | Thursday, Jun. 8 | 12-10 p.m. | Fracture Brewing Taproom, 1015 SE Stark St., Portland | Price of purchase | Sip right up to the bar to try libations made with sea veggies and whey-based spirits upcycled from domestic dairies.
Neurodiverse Queer Portland Dating Event | Thursday, Jun. 8 | 7-9 p.m. | The Living Room Coffeehouse, 8524 SE 17th Ave., Portland | $15-$17 | Connect romantically in a comfortable setting with a mingling area and a quiet zone for sensory breaks; this event is sponsored by the Autism Society of Oregon.

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Holiday

Hit the bullseye with this Father’s Day gift idea

Your dad does not need another set of wrenches or tire shine. | Photo by Swell Spark

The only thing your parents really want is to spend more time with you. So this Father’s Day, we challenge you to axe the boring and give them what they really want: quality time with you.

Blade & Timber, Portland’s premier axe-throwing bar, just happens to be in the middle of its semi-annual gift card sale. Read: The more you buy, the more you save, which means you can focus on the important stuff — throwing axes, hanging out, and enjoying Blade & Timber’s great food, beer + cocktails.*

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News Notes

Traffic

Starting tomorrow through Wednesday, June 7, and also on Monday, June 12, commuters should expect delays on the Broadway, Steel, and Burnside bridges as they are raised for arriving ships during Fleet Week. Portland Fire & Rescue will provide more accurate timing estimates. Thankfully, DJ Khaled and T-Pain aren’t in charge.

Community

Multnomah County’s Home Forward will open its housing choice voucher waitlist for the first time in seven years, starting today at 9 a.m. until Friday, June 9, at 11:59 p.m. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides the funds for the program. (KOIN)

Outdoors

Can’t get enough of clematis? The attractive climbing flowers are on full display at Inviting Vines 2023, Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Begin with breakfast, a silent auction, and exploration at Rogerson Clematis Garden in West Linn, then tour six private gardens in North Portland and Vancouver.

Plan Ahead

Mike Bennett is inviting fans to see where all the cartoon magic happens at a garage sale and open studio on Sunday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by 421 NE 10th Ave. for $10 “slow down” signs, T-shirts, original cutouts, live music, and DIY paint stations.

Drink

Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*

Shop

It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.

Arts

💠 Dazed and Glazed

Ceramics and glass artist Brett Stern to host gallery show and talk at Pioneer Place

Colorful ceramic tile art from Portland artist Brett Stern.

Each colorful piece is completely handmade. | Photos by Brett Stern

Imagine an entire house filled with tiles made by Portland ceramics artist and industrial designer Brett Stern — the energetic designs like a Petri dish of color.

In lieu of completely renovating your home, it might be more realistic to attend his gallery show opening and talk in Pioneer Place, Saturday, June 10, 5-7 p.m.

The Dazed and Glazed artist’s work — six boards of 25 tiles with fused glass — will be on display in the mall’s Gallery Go Go space through Sunday, July 2.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Ben

From the editor

Friends of the Columbia Gorge is doing important work to make the natural wonder more accessible. The conservation nonprofit plans to add a parking lot with restroom facilities at Cape Horn on the Washington side, aimed at being inclusive for people who are unable to hike to the Nancy Russell Overlook.

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