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June 28, 2024 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning, Portland! The summer is starting to fly. What are you doing this last weekend of June? How about a group bike ride, an outdoor movie or comedy show, and a great burger? More below ⬇️
What's CITY Talking About?
Drug Addiction Dropoff Center Near Elite Club
Multnomah County has announced the location of a dropoff center for people caught with illegal drugs. And it has a notable neighbor: Soho House, an elite London-based social club that just opened its Portland site this year. To address the requirements of the rollback of Measure 110, the county is opening a deflection center by Sept. 1. [Oregonian 🔒]
- Related: On the Friday news roundup, there’s criticism of Multnomah County’s plans for the deflection center. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
6,000 E-Bikes With Rebates
The Portland Clean Energy Fund is looking to help 6,000 moderate- and low-income city residents buy electric bikes by 2028, with rebates. The program is also looking to train mechanics and work out storage and charging needs for apartment buildings. [OPB]
Camping Ban Starts Monday
Portland’s long-anticipated camping ban goes into effect on Monday. That means people experiencing homelessness face up to a week in jail if they don’t accept a placement in a shelter. [KATU]
What To Do
Friday, June 28
- 🐻❄️ Zoo Nights | 5 - 9 p.m. | $20 | Oregon Zoo
- 😆 Kickstand Comedy in the Park | 6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. blankets drop) | Free | Laurelhurst Park
- 🎭 ‘Clyde’s’ | 7:30 p.m. (various times through Sunday) | $25+ | Portland Center Stage
- 🎵 Shinyribs (all ages) | 8 p.m. | $28.52 | Crystal Ballroom
- 🏖️ Snap! Y2K: Summer Beach Party | 9 p.m. | $12.90 | Holocene (Buckman neighborhood)
- 🚲🪩 Loud n Lit Ride (Bike Summer/Pedalpalooza) | 10 p.m. (8:30 meetup) | Free | Irving Park
Saturday, June 29
- 🏠 Reedwood Neighborhood Walking Tour (Architectural Heritage Center) | 10 a.m. - Noon | $25 (register in advance) | Reedwood neighborhood
- 🌳 Hike With Hoyt | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Free (donations accepted) | Hoyt Arboretum (Washington Park)
- 🩱 Cathedral Park Riverfest (dock grand opening party, swimming and music) | 2 - 8 p.m. | Free | Cathedral Park (neighborhood)
- 🎭 ‘Clyde’s’ | 2 and 7:30 p.m. (various times through Sunday) | $25+ | Portland Center Stage
- 🚲 Bike Bus from Creston Park to Lents Park for Safe Streets Celebration! | 3:15 p.m. | Free| Creston Park
- 📽️🧺 ‘Return to Oz’ (Hollywood Theatre outdoor film series) | 9 p.m. | Free | Rooster Rock State Park (Columbia River Gorge)
Sunday, June 30
- 🏳️🌈 Pride Beaverton | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Free | City Park (Beaverton)
- 🎭 ‘Clyde’s’ | 2:00 p.m. | $25+ | Portland Center Stage
- 📽️ ’Sasquatch Sunset’ | 4 p.m. | $15 | Tomorrow Theater
- 🎵 Yeat | 8 p.m. | $38.90+ | Moda Center
Monday, July 1
- 🥕 Come Thru Market (Black and Indigenous market) | 3 -7 p.m. | Free Admission | The Redd (Buckman neighborhood)
- 🎵 Drive-By Truckers (all ages) | 8 p.m. | $51.97 | Crystal Ballroom
Today on City Cast
It does feel a little bit like Lucy and the football. Like all of Portland is Charlie Brown, and our city's infrastructure is Lucy.
What Comes After Measure 110, Body Cams on Police, and Closing a Jail Release Loophole
On the Friday news roundup, Portland Police are finally wearing body cameras while out on patrol. Our region’s leaders are gearing up to implement the amendments to Measure 110, and a Multnomah County’s judge decided to hold fentanyl dealers in jail before their first court appearance.
I hope you have a great weekend ☀️
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