08.04.2023

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Rose City Futsal has two locations: Tigard and Northeast Portland. | Photo by Rose City Futsal

Meeting new people and staying in shape — these are two things that get harder to do the older you get.

A way to accomplish both in one swoop is to sign up for a rec sports league in Portland. Here are a few to check out.

Rose City Futsal
Have fun year round with this smaller version of soccer that’s played inside on a hard court with five per side. Leagues are offered for all skill levels from D1 (Champions League) to D5 (Beginner), with men’s, women’s, and co-ed options available. And once you work up a sweat, you can hydrate with a craft brew at Clive’s Public House.

Underdog Softball League
This organization is a hub for many sports in town — everything from cornhole to flag football. But, its INDY approach (where it groups individual registrants into teams) provides a lower barrier to playing softball, compared with leagues where you’re in charge of assembling a squad.

Portland Ultimate
This game involves teamwork, stamina, and speed as players work to throw a disc down the field. Leagues run throughout the year; but, if you’re not quite ready, there are pick-up games (not organized by Portland Ultimate) that are open to the community and a good place to learn.

A curler concentrates as they release the stone on the ice — ECC hosts bonspiels (curling tournaments) for all ages/experience levels.
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Photo by Geoff Crim/Evergreen Curling Club

Evergreen Curling Club
If ice flows through your veins, this may be the sport for you. Member leagues are offered here fall, winter, and spring, while non-members can join Friday Friends games. Curlers must bring their own equipment.

RECS
Step to the net at this 18,000-sqft facility where members can reserve courts (or join open sessions) to play pickleball and soccer tennis, and bring visitors along as well.

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Events

Friday, Aug. 4

Cristina Hall Flamenco Dance Workshops | Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Steps PDX, 1734 SE 12th Ave., Portland | $65-$295 | This three-day workshop will have classes for beginners or more advanced performers of the folkloric tradition originating in southern Spain.
“Much Adoe About Nothing” | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7-10 p.m. | Washington Park, 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | Free | The Original Practice Shakespeare Festival presents the romantic comedy play where everyone couples up after an army returns from the glory of battle.
Special Event: Jeff Ross | Friday, Aug. 4-Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 p.m. | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE Ninth Ave., Portland | $38.23 | Tickets are still available for the late shows to see the comedian often referred to as “The Roastmaster General.”

Saturday, Aug. 5

Mornin’ Miles Club | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 8 a.m. | Foot Traffic Vancouver, 305 SE Chkalov Dr., Ste. 122, Vancouver | Free | Sweat it out on marked courses, ranging from 3 to 7 miles, and then enjoy complimentary breakfast snacks, coffee, tea, mimosas, beer, and more afterward.
SW Strolls | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 4151 SW Canby St., Portland | Free | Get out and get moving on a weekend walk with fellow community members.
Old Town Classics: Basketball Tournament | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 12 p.m. | 467 NW Couch St., Portland | $0-$20 | Assemble your crew — it’s time for a little 3-on-3 hoops in the streets.
Chinese Festival | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 751 SW Morrison St., Ste. 702, Portland | Free | Celebrate Chinese American culture with nonstop entertainment, food, and crafts.

Sunday, Aug. 6

Zayka Cooks Pop-Up | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 12 p.m. | Mayfly, 8350 N. Fenwick Ave., Portland | Price of purchase | Have your cake and eat it too with delicious confections like oolong peach tarts, choco mint raspberry cakes, and apricot vanilla goat cheese cake, and more.
Sip & Paint | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Freeland Spirits, 2671 NW Vaughn St., Portland | $60 | Surrounded by the signature colorful teardrop bottles, let your inner artist run free on the canvas.

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News Notes

Coming Soon

The People’s Courts are (almost) in session. The massive, 48,000-sqft pickleball facility opens Friday, Aug. 25 in Northeast Portland. There will be plenty of other activities like cornhole, table tennis, indoor disc golf, bocce ball, and more. When you need to recharge, try The Kitchen or The Parlor, two restaurants on-site. (Portland Tribune)

Plan Ahead

Can you smell the roses — and the free, world-class performances? Friday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Aug. 13, the Washington Park Summer Festival returns, kicking off with NW Dance Project, Mexican folk dance troupe Ballet Papalotl, and interactive lessons with Dance Church. See the full list of shows.

Biz

Last April, outdoor retailer REI announced it would close its only Portland store (in the Pearl District) early next year. Now, the company has announced plans to move into the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Beaverton in spring of 2024. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Sports

Taking a page out of “Beauty and the Beast,” there aren’t many more rose petals left to fall until the sale of the Portland Thorns, according to CEO Heather Davis. Several prospective buyers are reportedly in advanced talks to complete the transaction by the end of the year. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

Development

Developer Curtis Rystadt has eyes for building a 30-story tower that could bring ~700 units of affordable housing to Old Town. The project, Burnside One, would surpass the area’s building height restrictions. A meeting to discuss this early proposal with the city is planned for Thursday, Aug. 24. (Daily Journal of Commerce)

Drink

Celebrate the release of award-winning food writer Martha Holmberg’s latest cookbook, “Simply Tomato,” at a cocktail party at Nostrana’s new kitchen garden space on Thursday, Aug. 10. Enjoy libations and sample recipes from the book while you mingle with fellow epicureans. Tickets are $45.

Eat

Salt & Straw is at it again, celebrating the season with its Summer Picnic Series. Three of last year’s flavors are back — Pink Rosé & Watermelon Sorbet, Baked Brie & Fig Cheesecake, and Cinnamon & Honey Fried Chicken — plus Chocolate Potato Salad and Sour Cherry Pie. Try them today.

Read

If you’ve been following us, you may have noticed we write a bunch of guides — whether it’s a roundup of dog-friendly businesses or recommendations for brunch. Now, all those guides are on one convenient webpage — completely free and 100% local.

Wellness

We all deserve more joy and satisfaction in our lives — and individual therapy can help you get there. Book an appointment with the trained, trusted clinicians at Portland Counseling and Anxiety Specialists to learn how therapy can help you.*

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🚲 Stoked on spokes

Inaugural bike building festival MADE rolls into town

MADE will feature more than 200 builders and brands from around the world. | Photo by MADE

I want to build a bicycle, I want to build a biiike.

We have to imagine this is the unofficial anthem of MADE, a new festival coming to Portland that celebrates the art and craft of building bicycles by hand.

More than 200 framebuilders and brands will set up shop at Zidell Yards, Thursday, Aug. 24-Sunday, Aug. 27, bringing industry members, consumers, and media together for an inclusive, community trade event.

On top of bike vendors, there will also be food carts and a beer garden, with nearby parking and public transportation options available.

The first two days (Thursday, Aug. 24 + Friday, Aug. 25) will have industry only time, with the show opening up to the public the final two-and-a-half days. Single-day tickets are $20 and kids 13 and younger are free.

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The Wrap

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From the editor

The Tavern at Heathman has a new executive chef, Andrew Shedden, and every Saturday, you can join him on a complimentary, behind-the-scenes stroll through PSU Farmers Market.

On these Market Fresh Mornings, you’ll hear how he picks out the best hyperlocal produce, meet his favorite vendors, and learn how to make one of his recipes. Space is limited to 10 people.

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