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Welcome to our neck of the woods. Portland’s 75-ft Christmas tree arrived in Pioneer Courthouse Square this week after a 40-mile journey from Timber. Over the coming weeks, the tree will be decked in 10,000+ lights ahead of the tree lighting on Friday, Nov. 28. (KATU 2)
Gallery
Did you see the Northern Lights that appeared over Oregon this week? We totally missed it. Stoke our FOMO and send us your pics for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter. (FOX 4)
Coming Soon
Pomalo, a new bar in Portsmouth’s former Sundown Pub space, is slated to open as soon as next week. Visitors can expect a menu inspired by Croatia, live music, a pool table, and an upcoming monthly lecture series. (Bridgetown Bites)
Fun Fact
The Vancouver Station Food Cart Plaza may be the largest food cart pod in the US when it opens later this season. The space encompasses room for 40+ vendors, a coffee shop, ice cream shop, and private rooms — stay tuned to the website for updates.
Community
The Thayer Family Foundation Veterans Shelter will open in North Portland in December. The 17-bed shelter will offer support for veterans in recovery who are on the path to permanent housing. (KGW 8)
Answered
Just over 35% of our readers knew that Burns Paiute Tribe is a federally recognized tribe in Oregon. The tribe has ~400 enrolled members and its homeland includes central-southeastern Oregon — learn more.
Sports
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Find Big Pink is a fun game to play wherever you are in Portland. | Photo by Pdx.rollingthunder
House Beautiful just named the most famous building in each US state, and The Big Pink took the title for Oregon.
Officially called the U.S. Bancorp Tower, the second-tallest building (536 ft) in the City of Roses gets its nickname from the handpicked materials architect Pietro Belluschi used in its construction — pink Spanish granite and pink glazed plate glass.
Fun fact: Portland City Grill on the 30th floor serves steak and seafood with unrivaled panoramic views.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Did you know there are ~25,000 castles in Germany? National Geographic rounded up their top 10, featuring hilltop views, medieval vibes, and stunning historical charm.
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