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• Two-Step Tuesday with Dance Lesson and Best Intentions | Tuesday, April 2 | 7:30 p.m. | The Showdown, 1195 SE Powell Blvd., Portland | $10 | Pick up some new moves and then put them to practice with the music of a live band.
• Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival | Tuesday, April 2-Sunday, May 5 | Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm, 33814 S. Meridian Rd., Woodburn | $15-$65 | One of the region’s most anticipated spring events has burst into bloom with over 1 million tulips transforming 40 acres of farmland into a sea of color.

• Harry Potter Trivia | Wednesday, April 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Arbor Beer Lodge, 6550 N. Interstate Ave., Portland | $5 | Show off your magical knowledge with 60 questions based solely on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” and horcrux your competition.

• 2024 Oregon Beer Awards | Thursday, April 4 | 6 p.m. | Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St., Ste. 110, Portland | $26 | Celebrate the best in brew from around our state.

• Hortlandia Garden Festival | Friday, April 5-Saturday, April 6 | Times vary | Westside Commons Wingspan Event Center, 801 NE 34th Ave., Hillsboro | $5-$25 | If January’s ice storm left you with some empty spaces in your yard, get it back to its verdant best by shopping this plant sale with 70+ vendors.

• On the evening of the deadline, Legacy Health and Regence agreed on a new insurance reimbursement plan for their 200,000 patients, ensuring Oregonians will not have to look for new providers or pay out-of-network costs. The organizations also assured there will be no disruption to care. (KGW)

• Set your garden up for success with Free Compost Days, April 20-22, at Sunderland Yard. The nutrient-rich material is made from the 5,000+ tons of leaves collected in the fall through the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s Leaf Day program.

• In what seemed like a premature April Fools’ joke, the 3-point lines on the court during the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at the Moda Center were different lengths. Coaches were aware of the problem and decided to just play, instead of delaying the games and unsettling their teams’ focus. (KGW)

• Portland City Commissioner Carmen Rubio is leading an effort to review and update the city’s odor complaint policy after Vietnamese restaurant Pho Gabo closed its doors due to pressure from neighbors. With impacts disproportionately falling on BIPOC-owned businesses, Rubio said, “a more fair, practical, and equitable approach” is needed. (Eater Portland)

• Bucking the trend, Ben Bridge Jeweler plans to renovate its Fifth Avenue store, increasing its downtown footprint. No timeline has been established, but leadership expects to reopen in the more than 4,000-sqft space ahead of the 2025 holiday season. A temporary location will open down the street during construction. (Portland Business Journal)

• Dan Lanning’s staff just took a hit with the expected departure of running backs coach Carlos Locklyn, who is leaving for Big Ten rivals Ohio State. Now what? Locked On Ducks takes a look at potential replacements.
  

• Having an experienced therapist like Josh Wilson on hand can help Portlanders improve their communication, resolve conflicts, and improve their family dynamics. Josh specializes in family + couples therapy and has experience working with different relationship types (think: ethical non-monogamy). Book a session or a free 15-minute consultation today.*

• You’re invited to an intimate evening with beloved Americana singer-songwriter Sera Cahoone live in Seabrook on Saturday, May 4. Seabrook Town Hall will host the show, followed by a special meet and greet. Tickets are $25. Pro tip: Use the code “Sera10” to book a weekend stay and enjoy 10% off plus two tickets to the show.*