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Nancy's Portland, OR Blog January 2006 Archive

By Nancy Levenson, About.com Guide to Portland, OR

The Truth About Our Weather

Monday January 30, 2006
Good news: Typically, the end of January marks the end of our rainiest season. So what's the weather going to be like in February? It should be quite a bit ... Read More

The Cleanest City in America

Sunday January 29, 2006
A gorgeous downtown. Litter-free neighborhoods. When it comes to cleanliness, Portlanders are among the luckiest in the country, according to Reader's Digest magazine. They rated America's cities based on five ... Read More

Celebrate Chinese New Year

Wednesday January 25, 2006
The Portland Classical Chinese Garden will hold a variety of events in honor of the new year: Year of the Dog. Visit the garden between 1/29 and 2/12 and experience ... Read More

Va-Va-Va Valentine’s Day

Monday January 23, 2006
Want to spend some quality time alone with your one and only? You don’t have to go far. Consider one of the romance packages at Hotel Lucia, Portland’s resident hotel ... Read More

Burnside Bridge Closure

Friday January 20, 2006
Starting at 8:00pm on Friday, January 20, the Burnside Bridge will be closed to pedestrians, motor vehicles, and bikers. Boats can still get through. The bridge is scheduled to reopen ... Read More

Taxes, Taxes, Taxes

Wednesday January 18, 2006
If you don't receive tax forms in the mail, pick them up at your local library. The Multnomah Country library website also offers the links to download your forms online. ... Read More

Higher Education, Anyone?

Monday January 16, 2006
Are you looking to learn something new this year? Maybe get a degree? Oregonians value education and there's no shortage of universities in our fine state. We've gathered a listing ... Read More

Run or Walk Your Way to a Better Body

Thursday January 12, 2006
If getting in shape has been on your mind lately, maybe you've been putting some extra time in at the gym. Nice going! In case you're looking for another way ... Read More

Animation Exhibit at OMSI

Tuesday January 10, 2006
There's no denying it: We're in the thick of the rainy season and the forecast says there's more to come. Luckily, there's plenty to do indoors in Portland. Here's one ... Read More

Resolving to Eat Better?

Tuesday January 3, 2006
Old habits are hard to break, but this is a great time to create a new, healthier eating pattern. When you're tired of cooking at home, treat yourself to a ... Read More

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