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EVENT DAY(S): 04/25/09 - 09/20/09
LOCATION: Oregon Zoo 4001 SW Canyon Road Portland, OR 97221
HOURS: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grounds open till 7 p.m. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Hours Grounds open till 7 p.m.
PHONE: 503.226.1561
ADMISSION/TICKETS: Adults (12-64) $9.75, Seniors (65 and over) $8.25, Youth (3-11) $6.75, $2.00 fee required in addition to regular zoo admission
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Oregon Zoo presents Chimpanzee Challenge maze - Oregon Zoo
Swing from vines, soar through treetops and 'Live Chimply' in the Chimpanzee Challenge maze. Perform feats of ape-like strength, agility, and communication to discover the surprising similarities between humans and chimps. Developed in collaboration with world-renowned primatologist Jane Goodall and the Jane Goodall Institute, Chimpanzee Challenge brings the plight of the chimps closer to home, empowering visitors to make a difference.

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EVENT DAY(S): 05/23/09 - 09/13/09
LOCATION:
OMSI 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214
PHONE: 503.797.4000
Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm
ADMISSION/TICKETS: $11 Adults $9 Youth (3-13) $9 Senior (63+) FREE for members
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OMSI presents CSI: The Experience - OMSI
Imagine entering a crime scene and being the one responsible for noticing and collecting every trace of evidence. The pressure is on: you know the analysis of your evidence must be scientifically sound to crack the case. You've seen the hit television crime drama, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation on CBS. Now, there's a forensic science exhibit related to the TV show, as well as a Web-based learning adventure. CSI: The Experience is a completely immersive exhibit that invites visitors to enter "crime" scenes where they identify and record evidence.

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EVENT DAY(S): 02/01/09 - 06/30/09
LOCATION: Pittock Mansion 3229 NW Pittock Drive Portland, OR 97210
HOURS: 11-4
PHONE: 503-823-3623
ADMISSION/TICKETS: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $4 for children 6-18, free for Pittock Mansion members.
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Pittock Mansion presents Celebrate Oregon: 150 Years of Architecture - Pittock Mansion The works of local photographers inspired by Oregon architectural subjects will be the focus of the Pittock Mansion’s spring exhibit. Photographers will submit their best choices of significant sites that represent the last 150 years of Oregon architecture. Dramatic imagery will allow visitors to discover some well-known and not-so-well-known structures throughout the state. Structures created and preserved for beauty, utility or ingenuity will be selected for the juried exhibit of more than 30 works, which will hang in the historic Mansion’s 23 rooms.
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Event Day 02/28/09 - 12/20/09
Portland Saturday Market Old Town at SW Ankeny + Naito Parkway Portland, OR
Phone 503.222.6072
Hours: Saturdays 10 - 5pm Sundays 11 - 4:30pm
Admission/Tickets Admission is free
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Portland Saturday Market - Portland Saturday Market Stroll down row upon row of local handcrafted items and homemade foods. The Portland Saturday Market—open Sundays too—is the nation’s largest open-air crafts market. Talk directly to the artists and learn about their creative styles and products.

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EVENT DAY(S): 06/12/09 - 06/14/09
LOCATION: Portland International Raceway
HOURS: RAcing Friday, Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Rose Cup Race is Sunday afternoon.
Friday and Saturday Night Drags until 11 p.m. (weather permitting).
PHONE: 503.227.2681 ADMISSION/TICKETS:
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Portland Rose Festival Rose Cup Races - Rose Festival Association
The annual Rose Cup Race, the oldest amateur road-racing event west of the Mississippi River, has been popular with West Coast racing enthusiasts for five decades. The 49th running of the Rose Cup Race features more than 400 amateur drivers in varied classes of racecars.

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Event Days 04/29/09 - 10/28/09
Location: Shemanski Park S.W. Park Blocks between Salmon and Main Portland, OR
HOURS: 10-2 PHONE: 503-241-0032
ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free
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Portland Farmer's Market Downtown - Portland Farmers Market One of Oregon’s most treasured city-meets-country activities brings farm fresh produce, artisan-baked goods, flowers and plants to five seasonal open-air markets throughout the Portland metro area. The Wednesday Downtown Market is located in the South Park Blocks at Shemanski Park between SW Salmon & SW Main.

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EVENT DAY(S): 06/21/09 - 08/16/09
LOCATION: Various Portland Locations Check Website Portland, OR
HOURS: 9 am to 4 pm
PHONE: http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/portlands-sunday-parkways/
ADMISSION/TICKETS: Admission is free
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Sunday Parkways - City of Portland
These events present a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to get out and be active right in your own neighborhood. You will be able to walk, bike, run, roll, meet your neighbors, and enjoy entertainment in the parks and along the routes. Opening streets to walking, bicycling, rolling, and roller blading - without having to watch out for cars! Sunday Parkways are 7-8 mile "temporary parks" along city streets connecting neighborhoods and residents in North, Northeast and Southeast Portland.

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First Time Buyers >The Real Bottom Line
An important part of buying a house is sitting down with your real estate agent or a mortgage lender to get a clear idea of how much you can afford. They will add up all of your monthly expenses, the mortgage payment, insurance, real estate taxes, homeowners or condo association fees--and the grand total can throw you into shock!
The important thing to remember is that the grand total isn't really the bottom line. When you add your tax savings to the equation, you may be pleasantly surprised. During the early years of your loan, almost all of the mortgage can be deducted from your state and federal income tax. The same is true of your real estate taxes. If you use part of your house as a home office, you may be able to qualify for additional tax savings. In some areas, homes with ground floor apartments are popular for offsetting part of the mortgage and offering even more tax savings.
When you make calculations about the monthly costs that include the tax savings, you may find that owning your own home is less expensive than renting a house or apartment of comparable size.
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