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It’s your party — you can do what you want to

How adults can celebrate birthdays like ‘big kids’ in Portland
People with a birthday party hold their crafty creations at DIY Bar in Portland.
DIY Bar hosts everything from wood burning cutting boards to string art. | Photo by @diybar
On the timeline of celebrating birthdays, festivities go from pin the tail on the donkey, often moving to brazen and boozy, and then... what? Look, we know calling more attention to the fact that we’re getting older isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but we also think surviving another trip around the sun is worth celebrating in a big way, even as an adult.

So whether you’re planning a birthday bash for yourself or a loved one, here are some ideas to make the party pop.

Rent a movie theater
Since you’re the main character on your special day, why not create a cinematic experience to match? Various theaters around town — think 5th Avenue Cinema or Clinton Street Theater — are available to host private events.

Design your next masterpiece
Doing something creative with your hands is a great way to commemorate life’s milestones. DIY Bar provides materials for a range of crafts and Bottle & Bottega unlocks your inner Picasso with the beverage of your choice.

Go mini golfing
Just tap, tap, tap it in — and hilarity usually follows. Glowing Greens is a 13-hole, blacklit adventure, and Birdie Time Pub has courses where golfers spin a wheel for a special rule — like standing on one foot or using your off-hand — on the way to sinking the putt.

People enjoy a dinner with wine and food at Enoteca Nostrana.

Enoteca has two private venues: upstairs at Enoteca Alto (pictured) and beside the wine cellar at Enoteca Basso.

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Photo by John Valls

Dinner for you and yours
Gather around a table with friends and family for a memorable meal at one of your favorite restaurants. Enoteca Nostrana and Dame offer particularly intimate settings.

It’s on the house
Fun doesn’t have to cost a thing with our list of birthday freebies, ranging from sweet treats to spa treatments.
 
Events
Tuesday, July 25
  • Oregon Bride — Best of 2023 Awards | Tuesday, July 25 | 5:30 p.m. | The Nines Hotel, 525 SW Morrison St., Portland | $75 | If you only want the best for your big day, this is a great opportunity to do some scouting.
Wednesday, July 26
  • Duckworth Summer Wednesdays | Wednesday, July 26-Wednesday, Aug. 30 | 6-9 p.m. | Kevin J. Duckworth Memorial Dock, Eastbank Esplanade, Portland | Free | Join the Human Access Project and Lloyd EcoDistrict for a safe evening swim in the Willamette River while lifeguards and DJ PopCartPDX keep things safe and fun.
  • Portland Timbers vs. Tigres UANL | Wednesday, July 26 | 8 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St., Portland | $32+ | Will the Green and Gold chop down the Liga MX powerhouse for a second Leagues Cup win, or will they show their stripes?
Thursday, July 27
  • Free Art In The Park with Eatcho | Thursday, July 27 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 751 SW Morrison St., Ste. 702, Portland | Free | Let your kiddos’ (or your own) creativity flow. Materials are provided while supplies last.
  • The People’s Poets Open Mic Ft. Jolie Brownell | Thursday, July 27 | 9-11 p.m. | Akadi PDX, 1001 SE Division St., Portland | $5 | Show up and support this show dedicated to providing a platform for BIPOC voices and artistry.
Friday, July 28
  • Opera a la Cart Lunch & Play Series | Friday, July 28 | 11:45 a.m. | Khunamokwst Park, 5200 NE Alberta St., Portland | Free | In a duet with Portland Parks & Recreation’s Lunch and Play program, performers will put on an educational and entertaining show for local kids and their parents.
Saturday, July 29
  • Rose City Sneakerfest | Saturday, July 29 | 12-6 p.m. | The Leftbank Annex, 101 N. Weidler St., Portland | $15 | The event that speaks to the heart and sole of Portland’s sneaker community is back for one day.
Sunday, July 30
  • Gong Voyage - Bathe in Sound Waves | Sunday, July 30 | 6:15-8:15 p.m. | SomaSpace, 4050 NE Broadway, Portland | $20-$40 | Begin with a guided meditation session, followed by complete immersion by the sounds of two gongs and Koshi chimes with time for reflection and sharing.
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News Notes
Community
  • Citizen scientists were out in droves across Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties recently, collecting vital data that will help policymakers tackle the potentially fatal effects of rising summer temperatures on a neighborhood basis. Once complete, the heat mapping campaign will be one of the most robust in the nation. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Environment
  • The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality held a meeting with the Parkrose community, addressing fears of widespread asbestos exposure stemming from last week’s fire in an abandoned Kmart. Officials said health risks are minimal and shared how to properly dispose of any debris. (KOIN)
Number
  • 5,000 cans. That’s primarily how Paul Taylor has funded his personal mission to clean up Columbia Slough, the North/Northeast Portland waterway that runs through the area’s industrial zone. He’s also removed 150 tires and 65 propane tanks, all part of his contribution to SOLVE’s Adopt-A-River program. (OPB)
Travel
  • You’ll be able to reach snowy Central Oregon by sky this winter thanks to Horizon Air, Alaska Airlines’ regional subsidiary, which will resume operations between PDX and Redmond Municipal Airport. Service begins Wednesday, Nov. 29 and will last until April 10, 2024. (Portland Business Journal)
Try This
  • If you eat, drink, and think pink, plenty of Portland businesses are riding the “Barbie” wave. Mis Tacones’ vegan pink al pastor tacos and Kate’s Ice Cream’s bubblegum-flavored scoops are particularly pleasant on the palate. (Portland Monthly)
Award
  • Sophia Takla of Portland has passed the Miss Oregon crown to Tigard’s Allison Burke, who won the pageant held in Seaside over the weekend. Burke, 27, works in Sen. Jeff Merkley’s office and also plays the violin. She will next take her talents and support of Hunger-Free Oregon to the national stage. (Portland Tribune)
Outdoors
  • With just a dash of rain this summer, Portland’s trees are a bit parched — signs of distress include browning leaves or earlier-than-normal color changes. The Davey Tree Expert Company’s Izzy Christmann joined KOIN to share some tips on how to keep them healthy, like making sure the water reaches the roots. (KOIN)
Real Estate

🏡 Fantasy find from the pages of history

Lay your eyes on this storybook English cottage in Grant Park
The storybook English cottage at 2208 NE 28th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, possess steep, rounded roof arches and a stained glass window in front.
Original residents Charles Henry Farrington and his wife Matilda originally constructed the house for $20,000. | Photo by Windemere Real Estate
Every fairy tale has a beginning, and for one buyer, the storybook English cottage at 2208 NE 28th Ave. could be just that — although they may have to find a pot o’ gold at the end of a rainbow first.

The charming historic residence in Northeast Portland’s Grant Park neighborhood is listed with Windermere Real Estate at $4 million, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 7,247 sqft. It features a modern kitchen, theater room, home gym, and earthquake retrofitting.

Renowned architect Carl L. Linde designed the house in 1925 — the same year he contributed to Shemanski Fountain — incorporating rounded roof lines and an early example of an attached garage (a sign of the increasing prevalence of automobiles at the time).

Currently, the property is owned by Anna Kimmel, principal at Finley Grace Design, whose own work has appeared in Architectural Digest.
 
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The Wrap
 

Today’s edition by:
Ben
From the editor
Today’s lead story topic was slightly self-serving, I must admit. This Saturday is my birthday, and although I already have plans — a backyard barbecue with friends and family — the occasion does have me in the celebratory spirit. Hopefully if you have a birthday in coming weeks, the article gets those same juices flowing.
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