Restaurants

• The Rambler, 4205 N. Mississippi Ave. | This converted 1920s bungalow has front and back patios, both of which are open to canine pals. Come for the all-day happy hour on Mondays, stay for the bocce ball court and fire pits.
• Off The Griddle, 6526 SE Foster Rd. | Grab a picnic table on the dog-friendly outdoor patio at the sister restaurant to East Burnside’s A.N.D. Cafe. The menu features plant-based comfort food like housemade veggie burgers and vegan mac and cheese, as well as gluten-free options.
• Cornell Farm Cafe, 8212 SW Barnes Rd. | Nestled in Portland’s West Hills, this farmhouse-turned-cafe has a covered, heated patio where you can enjoy seasonal, Northwest-inspired daily brunches with your dog in tow.

Trails

• Warrior Rock Lighthouse Point, 38151 A&B NW Reeder Rd. | This tail-wagger of a trail stays nearly flat for the entire 7-mile out-and-back route and, as its name suggests, features an old lighthouse. It’s one of just two still operating in Oregon that aren’t on the Pacific Ocean and once housed the PNW’s oldest fog bell.
• Balch Canyon Loop, 2960 NW Upshur St. | Is there a pot of gold at the top of the rainbow stairs? Try this breezy trail that’s just a little over 2 miles long to find out.
• Moulton Falls Regional Park, 27781 NE Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, WA | This summertime favorite is fun for the whole family, with a swimming hole that any water-loving pooch will drool over.

• The People’s Jam | Wednesday, July 5 | 7 p.m. | Show Bar, 1300 SE Stark St., Portland | Free | Come show off your own musical talent by signing up for a set, or show the talent your support with applause.

• “The Longest Race” | Thursday, July 6 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton | Free | This book explores the achievements of runner Kara Goucher, while providing an inside look at the Nike Oregon Project and controversial Olympic coach Alberto Salazar.

• Lavender Festival at Wayward Winds | Friday, July 7-Sunday, July 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Wayward Winds Lavender Farm, 17005 NE Courtney Rd., Newberg | Free | Smell the fragrant fields and shop for culinary, home, and body products.

• Supper Time!!! | Saturday, July 8 | 2-8 p.m. | Mayfly, 8350 N. Fenwick Ave., Portland | Price of purchase | Dig into pulled pork sandwiches and beers from Grand Fir Brewing, enjoy live music, then join the “lasso the bull” competition.

• Pedalpalooza, Portland’s annual summertime bike festival, is back and once again bringing cyclists together on themed excursions. Feel free to add your own event to the calendar, or join one of the upcoming rides like the Queer Creatures Ride, Single Parents Ride, or the Pedal to Paddle Picnic. (Portland Monthly)

• Find household items and decorations marked down by 50-80% and support the American Cancer Society at this year’s Do It Best lot sale. The event will be held on Saturday, July 8, at Willamette Valley Melon in Molalla (about 45 minutes outside of Portland). All proceeds will fund life-saving research. (KGW)

• It appears the dog days of summer have reached the Portland housing market, where high interest rates and slow-moving inventory are the norm. Homes were on the market for 122% longer in May than during the same time last year, reflecting widespread affordability issues. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Attention Trail Blazers fans looking for a reason to smile. NBA Paint, an artist who uses the antiquated Microsoft program to create hoops-related art, recently redesigned the Rip City logo — and it “oozes team spirit.” We look forward to fans repping the merch when the season starts in October. (The Athletic)

• To celebrate our revamped referral program, we’re hosting a special giveaway until Wednesday, August 2, 2023. The top referrer will receive $500, and one additional person who refers at least one friend will automatically be entered for another $100 giveaway. Find the referral section at the bottom of this newsletter.

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