Laurelhurst Campers Return+ Gold Medal Beer +Portland Vax Mandate

Hello, you strange and beautiful creatures and welcome to another fine Wednesday in the delightful kingdom of Portland. There's a lot going on, so I'm going to get right into it.

First, today's weather: Not a cloud in the sky today, as the weather warms up to a balmy 76.

Here are the top stories in Portland today:

1. The sweep of a homeless camp in Laurelhurst Park last month cleared it, but residents in the neighborhood are now wary of the campers returning and it's already causing friction. Some of these fears are justified, as a few tents have reappeared in the neighborhood, but a few residents' reaction has the homeless calling 911. (Willamette Week)
2. There is increasing debate around what should be taught in public schools and Oregon certainly isn't immune to this. Particularly with the subjects of history and social sciences, there are strong opinions in how they should be presented, in the light of racial bias. House Bills 2845 and 2023 have created new 2021 social science standards, but are they enough of an improvement? (OPB)
3. We've always known that we have great beer here in Oregon, but it's always nice to get a little recognition. The North American Brewers Association Beer Fest was last Saturday and Oregon beermakers won 25 gold medals, with Breakside Brewery alone claiming 8 of those. Prost! (KOIN)
4. Oregon National Guard members are arriving at Portland area hospitals to help with the surge of patients they've been seeing. Providence hospitals will see a deployment of guard members this week, who will assist in non-clinical jobs, such as cleaning rooms and transporting patients. (KPTV)
5. The vaccination mandates are coming fast and furious, with the City of Portland the latest to impose such a mandate. All city employees, roughly 6,800 of them, must be fully vaccinated, or acquire a medical or religious exemption, by Oct. 18th. (OregonLive)

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Today in Portland

• SW Portland beer Mecca The Growler Guys will be having a beer tasting tonight. Up on tap? North Portland favorite Ecliptic Brewing! Stop by and try one of their astronomy-themed beers. 5:00 - 7:00 PM.
• Blues and bluegrass band Jack Maybe will be playing at Al's Den in downtown Portland tonight. Masks are required indoors and outdoors by state mandate and must be in place at all times, except while actively eating or drinking. 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
• Portland's OKest bar The Starday Tavern is having Wednesday night BINGO! Head on over for a chill evening of drinking a cold one and marking down numbers on a card! Oh, I hope there's prizes! Proof of COVID-19 vax or 72hr negative test required for inside seating. 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
• Wednesday night means Comedy In The Pearl at the Botanist House in NW Portland. If you're looking to eat great food, indulge in masterfully concocted cocktails and laugh until your face hurts...well then this is the event for you! This Week Featuring: Robby Sherman, Brent Lowrey, Brendan Gay, Amanda Lynn Deal, Tory Ward and Dan Weber. Get your tickets online. 7:00 - 9:00 PM.

Portland Patch Notebook

• Portland Audubon: "Each year in late summer, due to lack of water and shrinking habitat, the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge braces for a wildlife disaster - a botulism outbreak that takes the lives of tens of thousands of wild birds. As we wait to ..." (Instagram)
• Travel Portland: "Beatrice Morrow Cannady, a prominent civil rights activist, moved to Oregon in the early 1900s, became a newspaper editor, fought against the KKK and helped found Portland's first NAACP chapter. This new mural just north of the St. Johns..." (Instagram)
• While most people would like to avoid jury duty, what if you got $225 for it? There will be a mock trial held on Thursday, Sept. 2nd, and they're looking for jurors. In addition to paying $225 for your time, they provide appropriate food and beverages throughout the project. Parking will be validated when you park at the facility. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! If you do qualify as a participant, they want you to know that they will be following the current CDC guidelines for masking. Those who are not vaccinated will be required to wear a mask throughout the day of the project. Those who are vaccinated can choose to wear a mask, or not. (Focus Groups)
• The online alcohol delivery service Drizly has expanded its service to include Portland. Drizly is now offering 60-minute-or-less delivery in partnership with 205 Gas, Black Rose Market, Cheap Charlie’s, Duke Gas & Food Mart, Evergreen Market, Hillsboro Best Beverage, Progress Grocery & Deli, River Road Mart, St. John’s Deli & Grocery, Triple Crown Food Market, Wholesale Liquors, and one 7-Eleven location. (Progressive Grocer)
• The Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive species of tree that sends out root suckers to continuously spread. They also put off chemicals in their bark, roots, and leaves that discourage other plants from growing. Unfortunately, they're popping up around Portland, so be on the look out. Right now is prime time to eliminate them. Find out more at the City of Portland website. (Portland.gov)
• If you're one of the many Portlanders who enjoy a relaxing time at Breitenbush Hot Springs Resort, I've got some bad news for you. Due to the wildfires in the area of the Bull Complex, they are under a Level 1 "Be Ready" evacuation advisory. There is a roadblock on Forest Road 46, but those with reservations to the resort may pass. (KVAL)

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Well, we're starting September off with a bang, aren't we! Let's enjoy these last few weeks of summer and I'll keep helping you out by telling you about what's going on here in P-Town. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— Dominic Anaya

About me: Doctor, educator and now a writer/artist, I'm just chillin' in Portland, OR with my wife, our ferrets, our chickens and our goats.

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