Who’s in the running

• Scottie’s Pizza Parlor and Apizza Scholls | Scottie’s slings round and square pies made with naturally-leavened dough, while Apizza Scholls’ neo-Neapolitan crusts and simple ingredients regularly land it on awards lists.
• Ranch and East Glisan Pizza Lounge | Ranch’s Sicilian-style slices can be enjoyed at six shops in the metro area; you’ll have no trouble finding East Glisan at its cozy neighborhood corner.
• Escape From New York Pizza and Pizzeria Stellina | Self-proclaimed as “Portland’s first by-the-slice shop,” Escape From New York has also been “ranch free since ’83.” Pizzeria Stellina’s gourmet approach incorporates surprising ingredients like pears or rosemary potatoes.
• Boxcar Pizza and Ruse Brewing Crust Collective | Vegan Detroit-style pizzas are Boxcar’s forte; Ruse Brewing Crust Collective rewards your trip over the river to Vancouver with a variety of enticing recipes.

How it works

How to participate

• Tessa Hulls in Conversation With Rebecca Clarren | Tuesday, March 5 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside St., Portland | Free | Join the author of “Feeding Ghosts,” a graphic memoir that tells the story of three generations of women.

• OSAA 6A State Basketball Championships | Wednesday, March 6-Saturday, March 9 | Times vary | Chile Center - University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland | $7-$132 | The high school basketball season at the highest level in Oregon all comes down to this, where the eight remaining girls and boys teams will vie for their respective championships.
• 77th Annual Northwest Anthropological Conference | Wednesday, March 6-Saturday, March 9 | Times vary | University Place Hotel & Conference Center, 310 SW Lincoln St., Portland | $45-$240 | Explore avenues toward a sustainable and equitable future in the field of study concerning the origin and development of human societies and cultures.

• Forest Park Native Planting Volunteer Event | Thursday, March 7 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Holman Lane Trailhead, Northwest Aspen Avenue and Raleigh Street, Portland | Free | Help native plants make a comeback in areas already cleared of invasive species.
• Friendship Bracelet Making Party for Everyone | Thursday, March 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Mutantis Cult Brewery, 6719 NE 18th Ave., Portland | $20 | Round up your BFFs and spend a fun evening crafting a colorful accessory to show off your friendship.
• Noel Miller: New Supply | Thursday, March 7-Saturday, March 9 | Times vary | Helium Comedy Club, 1510 SE Ninth Ave., Portland | $43.40 | Get ready to laugh with this comedian who got his start doing skits on Vine.
• Bad Bunny - Most Wanted Tour | Thursday, March 7 | 8 p.m. | Moda Center, 1 N. Center Court St., Portland | $125+ | You won’t want to miss this Puerto Rican rapper/singer who’s known as the “King of Latin Trap.”

• We’re not the only ones getting in on the madness this month; the Portland Bureau of Transportation announced a campaign to ramp up pothole repairs, dispatching seven crews to fix the damage (normally, it’s two teams). Efforts will largely focus on streets east of 82nd Avenue. (KGW)

• A giant silver unicorn that brings cheap beer and killer music? No, you’re not dreaming — Project Pabst has announced it will return to South Portland seven years after the summer music festival’s last concert. The lineup goes live today at 10 a.m. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)

• And see even better, thanks to OHSU’s mobile eye clinic. The Casey Community Outreach Program started in 2010, but thanks to $3 million in donations, it’s expanding with a second van to better reach people in underserved communities. So far, 10,000 patients have received care, with 6,000 getting free prescription glasses. (KGW)

• Shoppers, on your marks, get set... New Seasons Market will open its Milwaukie location on Wednesday, March 27 with a bread-breaking ceremony at 10 a.m. (there will also be a llama and alpaca, food samples, a live DJ, and more). The store at 10830 SE Oak St. will create 100+ jobs. (Portland Business Journal)

• Clean white lines and warm wood elements make this Argay Terrace midcentury ranch house a time capsule with a modern touch. Developers had plenty of room to work with in 1963 — the lot is just over 10,000 sqft — and that means plenty of space to entertain, from the basement bar to the cozy fireplace nook. (Portland Monthly)

• Racer applications are now open online for this year’s PDX Adult Soapbox Derby, which will be held Aug. 17. Get those cart design ideas rolling (ours would be a giant newsletter crashing into your inbox) and submit the form by April 15, and then sign up in person on May 4.

• Undefeated in March? Chauncey Billups’ largest margin of victory in Rip City? Not too shabby for the Portland Trail Blazers, who picked up two wins in Memphis behind strong performances from Jabari Walker and Dalano Banton. Hear from Locked On Blazers host Mike Richman on the team’s recent success.
  

• Plan a weekend spring getaway to Seabrook, Washington’s award-winning beach destination. Seabrook is hosting a 5K Shamrock Run on Friday, March 8, complete with a finisher’s party featuring live music, green beer, games + music. Pro tip: Book your stay now through June 1 and receive 20% off using the code Runner20.*

• Smart printers can monitor ink levels and send new cartridges directly to your door before you run out. Get a $10 credit for HP Instant Ink.*

• Admission is per person and includes parking, but is only available online. Entry is permitted during the chosen time, but there is no limit on how long you can stay.
• Peak bloom is predicted for the first two weeks of April, but stay tuned for more current updates.