Plus: Pick a design for Blue Lake Regional Park.
 
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🍻 Cheers, Rosé City
Five people lean in while cheersing their cocktails, which are all different colors. Green, orange, red, blue and purple (left to right).
In a week, we’ll be toasting to Drink Up Week and some great deals around town. | Photo via @freelandspirits + @radio_baba_
We pride ourselves on keeping you in the mix — so take it from us, a week from today you’re going to want to raise a glass.

We’ll be celebrating Drink Up Week from Monday July 22 to Friday, July 26, tipping our hats to the buzziest entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across Portland.

We asked local businesses to participate in Drink Up Week by offering drink deals for our readers. Local businesses poured their all into the task — and the deals, well, they’re flowing.

A map of Portland has icons representing beverages across the city.

Drink deals here, drink deals there.

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Photo via Proxi Map + data via Google

Presenting: PDXtoday’s interactive map of Drink Up Deals across Portland for our readers to bookmark, including must-grab deals like:
  • Freeland Spirits | Drink Up Week deal: 20% off all tasting flights + cocktail flight
  • Rachel and Rose | Drink Up Week deal: $4 Portland Sangria, $4 Arachon Cellars Pinot Gris, $9 Disco Lemonade, $9 AMF
  • Portland Spirit | Drink Up Week deal: Enjoy a specialty cocktail during the Happy Hour Sightseeing cruise for $10 (normally $14)
  • Migration Brewing (Williams) | Drink Up Week deal: $6 Patio Punch made with bourbon, lemon juice, honey syrup, Patio Pale Ale and bitters
  • Stormbreaker Brewing (St. Johns) | Drink Up Week deal: $9 beer cocktail special, Smoked Serrano Michelada made with our newest in-house American Light Lager, tomato, and smoked serrano peppers, garnished with lime, olive, and Tajin
Keep this map of Drink Up Week deals handy as you chart a course through our city next week. And don’t forget to forward this story to a friend and make plans to meet up for a drink.

Finally, a toast. We want to give a huge thank you to the local businesses participating in Drink Up Week 2024 and to you, our readers, because we know you’ll be out there supporting the beverage industry. We’ll see you at the coffee shop, brewery, and winery — drinks in hand, of course.
 
 
Events
 
Monday, July 15
  • Nordic Northwest Campus Tours | Monday, July 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Nordic Northwest, 8800 SW Oleson Rd., Portland | $5-$10 | Explore the sights of this cultural community center, including Nordia House, Ole Bole troll, and Fogelbo.
  • “Love & Whiskey” Unfiltered Book Tour | Monday, July 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Portland Center Stage, 128 NW 11th Ave., Portland | $85 | You know what pairs well with this reading from a New York Times bestselling author? An exclusive whiskey tasting from a four-time Master Blender of the Year.
  • Paolo Bacigalupi in Conversation With Omar El Akkad | Monday, July 15 | 7 p.m. | Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton | Free | Hear from the author of “Navola,” a new novel that’s equal parts “The Godfather,” “Game of Thrones,” and the Italian Renaissance.
Tuesday, July 16
  • Portland Pickles vs. Portland Rosebuds | Tuesday, July 16 | 7:05 p.m. | Walker Stadium, 4727 SE 92nd Ave., Portland | $12 | It’s Pride Night and Dillon is ready to celebrate love in all forms.
Wednesday, July 17
  • Duckworth Summer Wednesdays | Wednesday, July 17-Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Kevin J. Duckworth Memorial Dock, Eastbank Esplanade, Portland | Free | Cool off by cannonballing into “the best swimming hole in Portland’s central city” and listening to a setlist by Bike DJ PopCartPDX.
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🥂 Twice the brunch, twice the fun
3 people cheersing with champagne glasses during a Portland Spirit Cruise
Elevate how you brunch with a cruise on the Willamette River. | Photo by Aaron Greene
ICYMI, Portland Spirit recently expanded its schedule to offer its popular Champagne Brunch Cruise twice on Sundays at 10 a.m. and 2:30 pm. Tickets include an all-you-can-eat brunch buffet, “bottomless” mimosas, coffee, tea, sparkling cider, and, of course, great views on the two-hour cruise.

Can’t make it to brunch? Throughout the week, Portland Spirit offers lunch, dinner, and sightseeing options, including its new Happy Hour Sightseeing cruise ($29). We’ll see you out on the water, Portland.
 
News Notes
 
Health
  • Approx. 2,400 patients at Providence and Legacy Health facilities may have been exposed to hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, due to an ""infection control breach” by a third-party anesthesiologist. Those impacted will be mailed a letter, notified through MyChart, and offered a free blood test screening. (KGW)
Environment
  • Droughts, wildfires, heat waves, and other disasters — all exacerbated by climate change — are making it increasingly difficult to farm in Oregon. Climate Stress and Grief: Building Resilience in Farmers and Ranchers is a new project aimed at supporting the mental health of agricultural workers in the face of threats to our ecosystem. (OPB)
Plan Ahead
  • Pride Northwest celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and Portland Pride is kicking off this weekend Saturday, July 20-Sunday, July 21 with the theme “Feast and Love.” Check out other Pride events happening this month. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Biz
  • A founder of an eye care clinic, a COO of a trendy sportswear company, and an equity leader at Prosper Portland — these are just three of the Portland Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, which honors local professionals on their achievements and highlights their visions for the future. Read their profiles. (Portland Business Journal)
Eat
  • How many types of cheese can you name? Gouda attempt, you seem pretty sharp, but we bet it wasn’t 75 different varieties. If you want to better your cheddar, you ricotta try Caseus Diem when it opens on Southeast Division Street this month. (What Now PDX)
Sports
  • One national sportscaster says Oregon football is a top five program in the country. Locked On Ducks host Spencer McLaughlin takes a look at why the grass is so green in Eugene.
    Finance
    • If your Saturday consisted of mowing the lawn, deep-cleaning the patio, or heading to Home Depot, here’s one more responsible task to add to your to-do list: Move your credit card debt. This card offers 0% interest on a balance transfer until nearly 2026, plus 2% cash back on purchases.*
    Eat
    • Spend more time enjoying your meals than preparing them when you replace your knife + cutting board with the Fullstar Veggie Chopper. It dices, slices, and spiralizes veggies in seconds.*
     
     
    Development
     
    🔵 The future is blue
    A family sits on the grass with Blue Lake in the background. Dad holds a fishing pole and sits in a camp chair.
    The community will have the chance to shape the park for generations to come. | Photo via Metro
    The next phase of Blue Lake Regional Park’s remodel requires a bit of rapport with Portland residents.

    Although work has been underway for over a year — demolishing old structures + installing new water and sewer systems — Metro now wants the public to help choose a design before building out more tangible renovations like picnic shelters and swimming docks.

    The three potential designs are available to view online (in English and Spanish) and provide feedback. Despite similarities, there are key distinctions for each design:
    • “Embraced” emphasizes natural areas.
    • “Woven” offers the most diverse park experiences.
    • “Big Hearted” creates larger central active areas.
    You have until Thursday, Aug. 15 to take the open house survey.

    Metro expects construction on the amenities to start in 2026 or 2027, with projects prioritized based on community input.
     
    The Buy
     
    🛍️ Special edition alert. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale launches today, meaning top fashion, luxury beauty, and home items are seriously discounted.

    This Kate Spade New York leather crossbody bag is $68 off.

    Get Nike high waist leggings $25 off.

    Le Creuset’s 7.5-quart enameled cast iron brazier is $172 off.

    Get a glossy Béis suitcase $75 off.

    If you’ve been eyeing an LED light therapy mask, the Dr. Dennis Gross Pro LED Light Therapy Device is $186 off.
     
     
    The Wrap
     
    ben-mcbee-headshot-2024.png Today’s edition by:
    Ben
    From the editor
    Last Thursday I went out to Topaz Farm to see Horse Feathers in concert and it was amazing. We got the whole Sauvie Island experience: farm animals and fields of flowers all set to the tunes of the local band. Thankfully, the Americana Harvest Fest runs until the end of August (that’s nine more shows).
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