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Tour de toilets

Loo-hoo: Vote for Portland’s best public bathroom
If you have to go, you might as well do it in style. Portland might not have made the cut for America’s Best Restroom contest this year, but we don’t want to let Rose City’s best bathroom contenders go to waste. We flushed out seven spots for you to vote for in our own contest — who will take the porcelain throne?

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Barista’s restroom.

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Photo by Cambrie Juarez, PDXtoday

Barista, 823 NW 23rd Ave.
The walls of this uber-trendy coffee shop’s bathroom will wake you up if the espresso doesn’t. Wrapping around the walls is a giant, black-and-white leopard chasing its own tail — gaping mouth looming just over the above-sink mirror.

Bible Club, 6716 SE 16th Ave.
Everything about this Sellwood speakeasy will make you feel like you stepped through a portal to the Roaring Twenties, restroom not excluded. Bare bulbs cast a dim glow over a space decorated with old newspaper clippings and photos. Don’t spend too much time gawking or your party might worry you actually time-traveled (or fell in).

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Mox Boarding House’s bathroom.

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Photo by Cambrie Juarez, PDXtoday

Mox Boarding House, 1938 W. Burnside St.
All that glitters is not gold — sometimes it’s just the massive crystal chandelier suspended over a communal hand-washing fountain. If the idea of renting a board game to play while you dine in a dreamy Parisian-inspired restaurant isn’t enough to draw you into Mox, then know that this opulent wash closet offers floor-to-ceiling enclosed stalls of black quartz for maximum privacy.

Old Town Pizza & Brewing, 226 NW Davis St.
A collage of pop-art images plasters every square inch of wall space in this otherwise divey bathroom, so you’ll have no shortage of viewing material to enjoy during your visit.

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Puff Coffee’s bathroom.

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Photo by Ben McBee, PDXtoday

Puff Coffee, 2816 SE Stark St.
The dripping, black-and-white graffiti provides a nightmarish setting completely at odds with the tidiness of the space.
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Who will take the throne? Vote for your favorite Portland bathroom.
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 9
  • Annual Dahlia Festival | Wednesday, Aug. 9-Saturday, Sept. 30 | 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Swan Island Dahlias, 995 NW 22nd Ave., Canby | Free | The country’s largest dahlia grower invites you to explore nearly 50 acres of rainbow blooms with more than 375 varieties and pre-order your favorite to plant at home next spring.
Thursday, Aug. 10
  • Skip the Small Talk | Thursday, Aug. 10 | 7-9 p.m. | Ecliptic Brewing - Moon Room, 930 SE Oak St., Portland | $16.50 | Bring your friends or come alone for an evening of connection with others through “big talk” conversational prompts (ex. “when are you happiest?”) paired with beer and snacks.
Friday, Aug. 11
  • 25th Annual Elephant Garlic Festival | Friday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Aug. 13 | Times vary | Jessie Mays Community Park, 30975 NW Hillcrest St., North Plains | Free | Show your appreciation for the vegetable that zhuzhes up food and fends off vampires (and anyone coming in for a kiss) at this event featuring craft vendors, a car show, music, a parade, and more.
  • Sherwood Wine Festival | Friday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 12 | Times vary | Sherwood Center for the Arts, 22689 SW Pine St., Sherwood | $20-$40 | Sip on tastings from various Willamette Valley wineries, take home a commemorative wine glass, shop for bottles, sit down with some food from local restaurants, and enjoy live music.
Saturday, Aug. 12
  • Annual Taste of Latin America | Saturday, Aug. 12-Sunday, Aug. 13 | 12-6 p.m. | Portland Mercado, 7238 SE Foster Rd., Portland | Free | Explore the vibrant culinary cultures of Central and South America while supporting local small businesses and Latinx entrepreneurs.
Sunday, Aug. 13
  • The Power of Color | Sunday, Aug. 13 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Gifford’s Flowers, 704 SW Jefferson St., Portland | $95 | Explore the color wheel, create a flower bouquet to take home, learn about color in makeup and fashion, and hear from experts on the healing powers of color for the mind and body at this workshop.
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News Notes
Outdoors
  • Raccoon attacks are on the rise in Northwest Portland’s Alphabet District. One resident reported at least two people and three dogs were harmed in recent weeks. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is offering raccoon traps and trapping permits to residents. (KOIN)
Weather
  • If you’re sweating just thinking about the heatwave that might descend on the PNW early next week, imagine yourself in early February, surrounded by snow. The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting an “unusually snowy and wet winter” for the region with heavy snowfall in the mountains and coastal ranges.
Sports
  • Teenaged baseball players hailing from eight different high schools in the Portland area are headed to upstate New York this week for the 15U Babe Ruth World Series. The players, ranging between 13-15 years old, make up the 15-and-under Portland Babe Ruth team — this year’s Pacific Northwest Regional Tournament champions. (KGW)
Award
  • Elisabeth Anderson-Sierra of Aloha is a mom of three, but she’s helped sustain thousands of kids around the world for the last several years. Elisabeth was recently awarded the Guinness World Records title for the largest donation of breastmilk by an individual after donating over 54,000 ounces. (KGW)
Transit
  • Next year, Timbers and Thorns fans can ride TriMet buses and MAX trains to and from Providence Park for free by presenting their matchday tickets. The deal is valid for three hours before and after every match. TriMet Public Affairs Executive Director JC Vannatta calls it “a win for our environment.”
Real Estate
  • A “true unicorn property” is for sale near Mt. Tabor Park. Originally built in 1921 as a telephone exchange, the so-called Pink Temple on the corner of Southeast Belmont and 55th now splits its 10,192 sqft into three living spaces with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a library. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Active
  • Buns and bikes will be out en masse this Saturday, Aug. 12, for the World Naked Bike Ride. The yearly event — officially a protest supporting body positivity and cyclist safety while decrying fossil fuel dependency — will start at sunset in Northeast Portland’s Irving Park. The route is never revealed in advance.
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Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Outdoors

💫 Catch a falling star and put it in your pocket

Where to watch the Perseid meteor shower around Portland
Mount Hood rises above a still lake at night, reflecting the stars above it. A cloud sits just atop its peak and lights from ski resorts on its slope shine bright.
We wish, we wish, upon a star. | Photo by Taylor
If dreams come true when you wish upon a star, what happens when you wish upon 100 in a row?

The Perseid meteor shower — aka the Perseids — happens when Earth passes through the trail of Comet Swift-Tuttle, offering spectators across the globe the opportunity to see roughly 100 meteors per hour when the shower is at its peak. This year, the best night to watch the show will be Saturday, Aug. 12, and into the early hours of Sunday, Aug. 13.

When choosing a spot to watch the Perseids, aim for a location away from man-made light. Here are some spots that we suggest:
  • Mt. Tabor Park, Southeast 60th Avenue + Salmon Street
  • Rooster Rock State Park, 24 miles east in Corbett
  • Bald Peak State Scenic Viewpoint, 24 miles southwest in Hillsboro
  • Vista House, 40700 Historic Columbia River Hwy., Corbett
  • L.L. Stub Stewart State Park, 33 miles northwest in Buxton
  • Larch Mountain, 38 miles east near Bridal Veil
What to bring
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Read
  • The latest Kindle model — the Kindle Paperwhite — boasts a glare-free display, warm light options for night, and is waterproof from the beach to the bath.
Trending
  • The buzziest deodorant in the beauty scene: Lume whole body deodorant. Free of aluminum or baking soda, it offers odor protection anywhere and everywhere.
Award
  • The 2023 Etsy Design Award Winners are here. Check out extraordinary, imaginative items including cactus leather bags, whimsical dandelion lamps, and donut mugs.
Pets
  • Want to give your pup a paw-sitive surprise? Spoil them with treats from Botanical Bones – guaranteed to fit any pup’s personality.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Cambrie
From the editor
I went into this summer thinking I wouldn’t take on too many outdoor projects — but here I am, knee-deep in the dog days of summer and trying to complete about 20 different things. If you’re in the same boat, then here’s a reminder for us both: Summer will be over soon, so let’s not let it slip away without squeezing in some well-earned relaxation and rest.
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