The Pearl District Guide

09/23/2010

Hey there Pearl Parents be sure not to miss - Parents to the Rescue!Choking and basic first aid class provided by American Red CrossThis class is for caregivers of young children and babies. If you'd like to join us, we need your RSVP and $25 check by Monday, September 27th. See below for more info about how to reserve your space. Thursday, September 30th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Isobel's Clubhouse.

Are you a parent or caregiver? Would you know what to do if something were to happen to your child? This is a two hour non-certifying class that covers basic first aid and choking for infants and small children.

09/23/2010

sad to report that Pistol Dynamite has been stolen. I went by home across from Pearl Bakery with my son earlier this evening only to find him gone. He will be missed and avenged!!! I will now find suitable replacement horse and would love some name suggestions.

09/19/2010

Was wondering your opinion on the new Loo proposed for Jamison Square? Are you for a 24 hour Restroom or against? Check out the attached article.

Despite city council and business support of a second Portland loo -- this one in the Pearl at Jamison Square -- some residents don't want the 24-hour pit stop.

09/19/2010

New boutique just opened at 402 NW 12th Ave Portland, OR 97209. The owner Leanna Carreon is a veteran New York City clothes designer and her new store promises to carry clothes from designers that are right off the runway bringing New York fashion to Portland streets in real time. I plan to stop by next week and see if I can't score and interview with Leanna soon!!!

09/18/2010

We must use the power of Facebook to stop these horse thieves!!! :-)

It’s the wild west on the dusty streets of northwest Portland. Artists and toy horse lovers alike live in constant fear of the Pearl Horse thief whose nefarious deeds have resulted in many a stolen steed. While this all may seem a little over blown my interest started a few years back when I trippe...

09/18/2010

Well I still wish I would have driven off in one of these. Great way to save the planet. :-)

Imagine my suprise today when I turned the corner of 11th and NW Jothnson and ran smack into the all electric ultra fast Tesla sports car basking in the rays of the sun outside 24thr Fitness. The Seattle Telsa dealership brought in two cars to show off to anyone who was interested. There was quite a...

09/18/2010

Really want to thank Karen for spending some time educating me on WeVilliage a fantastic place!!!

Ok I have a four year-old son and for about 3 months now I have heard nothing but great things about We Village Urban Play Care located at 424 NW 11th ave in Portland’s Pearl District. I contacted the Owner Karen Beninati and asked her to sit dowm with me for an impromtu interview on my handy iPhon...

09/18/2010

Well here we go!!! Let's have a lot fun along the way shall we!!!

I love the Pearl District most for the variety of expression that is on display on a daily basis. Today as I was walking through Tanner Springs Park on my way to the Lovejoy Bakery when I bumped into Brett Bowers. Brett is a Portland based artist who creates fantastic pieces of art from his mobile s...