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• Winter Discount Days | Wednesday, Feb. 28-Friday, March 1 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Oregon Zoo, 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | $12 | See new Amur tiger brothers Dmitri and Luka (and maybe a glimpse of sweet baby rhino Tamu) at a lower price.

• Thursday Night Coffeehouse Showcase | Thursday, Feb. 29 | 7 p.m. | Artichoke Community Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd., Portland | $10 | Hear artists Alexa Wiley, Megan Cronin Tucker, Ernie Tong, and Don Wheatley perform in a casual, listening-room setting.

• Portland’s Shortest Parade and Mill Ends Beer Release Party | Friday, March 1 | 5 p.m. | Paddy’s Bar & Grill, 65 SW Yamhill St., Portland | Free | Fall in line behind the Unipiper and march 400 ft from Mill Ends Park to Paddy’s, where you’ll get to try Gigantic Brewing Company’s new red ale named in honor of the world’s smallest park.

• Rose Pruning with the Portland Rose Society | Saturday, March 2 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Farmington Gardens, 21815 SW Farmington Rd., Beaverton | Free | With a new growing season budding, it’s time to give your rose bushes a trim; learn proper pruning techniques, get your hand pruners cleaned and sharpened, and test your soil’s pH.

• Working with Mason Bees | Sunday, March 3 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Hoyt Arboretum, 4000 SW Fairview Blvd., Portland | $20-$25 | Find out why gardeners and urban residents are buzzing about these solitary, gentle bees that nest in simple contraptions you can set up at home.

• Portland International Airport’s new main terminal won’t open by the end of May as originally planned. Port of Portland officials said they recently paused construction to prioritize safety after “a couple of close calls” on the job site. An updated timeline will be announced by late March. (KGW)

• Jumpstart Weekend, the first program in a series aimed at BIPOC entrepreneurs in climate tech, is coming to Briq Studio, Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10. The program offers $20,000 in grant funding for selected participants; from this pool, 10 business ideas will eventually move on to a 10-week startup accelerator. (Portland Inno)

• The Timbers have parted ways with their corporate sponsor, DaBella. The move follows “allegations of misconduct at the company included in a court filing that was made public on Feb. 23.” DaBella replaced Alaska Airlines as the Timbers’ kit sponsor this season and its logo was placed throughout Providence Park. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• Sports broadcaster Terry Jonz, the voice of the Oregon Ducks women’s basketball team since 2005, has died at the age of 70. “Some of the most iconic calls in the history of Oregon athletics were called by Terry Jonz,” said Joey McMurry, director of broadcasting for the Oregon Sports Network. (KGW)

• When was the last time you looked at your profile? We don’t mean social media. Master silhouette artist Karl Johnson uses scissors and paper to hand-cut portraits in true 18th-century fashion, creating timeless keepsakes. You can book a $35 session for Johnson’s Portland-area tour, Saturday, March 9-Thursday, March 14.

• Oregon’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration returns Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17 across three locations: Kells Irish Pub, Kells Brewery, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Register for the 46th annual Shamrock Run, cheer for local boxers as they take on Irish fighters, watch Irish dancing and bagpiping, and more.

• Four new, zero-emission electric buses have arrived in Portland. TriMet’s newest generation of battery-powered buses are expected to have a 150-mile driving range and retain 33% more energy capacity compared to earlier models in the fleet. A total of 24 new Gillig-made buses will be delivered by the end of 2024. (KOIN)

• If your summer travel plans include visiting Salt Lake City, you’ll soon have another airline to consider flying with. Frontier, known for its low-cost fares, will launch a nonstop route between PDX and SLC on May 16, with seats as low as $19. Flights will operate three times per week. (Portland Business Journal)

• Portland-born apparel brand Wildfang will soon be available in Urban Outfitter stores across the country. Wildfang’s first wholesale partnership will see its gender-fluid clothing — including some exclusive items — carried in 20 UO stores and online. The company’s downtown Portland retail shop remains open. (Portland Inno)

• Portland is the No. 6 best city for walking your dog, according to LawnStarter. Local canines have plenty to wag about, thanks to an abundance of pup-friendly trails, off-leash parks, and professional dog walkers. What city was named best in show? Colorado Springs. (LawnStarter)

• In the latest episode of Locked On Ducks, host Spencer McLaughlin takes a critical look at Oregon’s defense in the trenches for 2024. Plus, hear how he thinks former quarterback Bo Nix stacks up against past signal callers in Eugene.
  

• Family is the most important thing to many of us, but the dynamics between family members can be hard to navigate. Having an experienced therapist like Josh Wilson can help you improve your communication and resolve conflicts together. Email couplesclinicpdx@gmail.com to request a family therapy session today.*

• Need spring break plans? Seabrook, Washington’s award-winning beach destination, is hosting SpringFest Monday, March 25-Sunday, April 14. Kids + adults will love the heated outdoor pool, the arcade, hiking and biking trails, and the beach. Don’t forget to check out free events like laser tag, magic shows, scavenger hunts, and more. Book your trip.*

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