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• “Tree People” | Saturday, June 1-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | World Forestry Center’s Discovery Museum, 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland | $5-$8 | See the results of two photographers’ decade-long journey tracing the roots connecting people and trees through the lens of Finnish folk culture.
• Lian Dolan | Monday, June 3 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton | Free | Hear from the author of “The Marriage Sabbatical,” a novel about a couple who agree to take a vacation from their vows.

• Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series | Tuesday, June 4 | 12-1 p.m. | Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW Sixth Ave., Portland | Free | Head to “Portland’s Living Room” for a musical pick-me-up during your lunch break, courtesy of local artists.

• Fleet Week | Wednesday, June 5-Sunday, June 9 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy., Portland | Free | US Navy ships have visited Portland’s waterfront since 1907, giving Rose Festival goers the chance to tour military vessels and meet service members.
• Junior Parade | Wednesday, June 5 | 1-3 p.m. | Hollywood District, Portland | Free | Local elementary and middle school marching bands, colorful floats, and more will join “the oldest and largest children’s parade in the nation.”

• First Thursdays at World Foods | Thursday, June 6 | 5 p.m. | World Foods, 830 NW Everett St., Portland | Free | This family-owned market offering local and imported goods is showcasing maker demonstrations, deli happy hours, drinks, and more.

• $11 million. That’s how much the Federal Highway Administration awarded ODOT to help fund the completion of the Columbia River Highway Project by 2027. For years, Oregon has worked to restore the historic 73-mile route between Troutdale and The Dalles and create a “world-class bicycle and pedestrian experience.” (KOIN + BikePortland)

• Ambulance crews were unable to respond to 2,834 “Level Zero” 911 calls this past January in Multnomah County. Level Zero calls, in which crews are tied up with other emergencies, saw average wait times of 31 minutes before dispatchers could assign an American Medical Response team. (KGW)

• Time Out recently asked people across the globe to rate the quality and affordability of their city’s food scene, then used the results to create a roundup of the 20 best destinations. The Rose City was the only US food mecca to make the cut. We’re living the dream, foodies. (Time Out)

• Oregon has the highest rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions on the West Coast — but now there’s something you can do about it. The iNaturalist Roadkills of Oregon project lets people send reports and photos of roadkill to state biologists, helping them map hotspots and inform state officials where to take action.

• The Trail Blazers are holding their initial draft workouts of the off-season, getting a closer look at some potential second round targets. Get the biggest stories every day from the local Rip City experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• Want to attend couples counseling but you live on the other side of the river? Are you + your partner long distance, or separated due to work obligations? Licensing prevents most therapists from working with out-of-state clients, but the Couples Clinic of Portland can help. Email couplesclinicpdx@gmail.com to learn more.*

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