Volunteers of America (VOA) is hosting a block party in Eliot on Tuesday, August 21.
Time: 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Place: Northeast Sacramento Street between MLK and 7th.
The free event will feature food and games for kids.
VOA runs a men’s residential center on MLK.
Dennis Nyback owns thousands of short 16mm films. Through June 21 at the Waypost (3120 N. Williams) Dennis will put on a nightly showing of films that reflect on articles in the New York Times and The Oregonian. Nightly shows are at 8 p.m. except on Monday, when the performance will be at 1 p.m.
Residents across Oregon celebrated the unbelievable good luck of the Portland Trail Blazers in the recent NBA Draft Lottery. But a Lottery party in a new Eliot establishment was probably among the most enthusiastic.
Venue Restaurant & Sports Bar at 2808 NE MLK Blvd. was the site of the Blazer’s official Draft Lottery party, and the excitement was captured on You Tube.
The Draft party will be held at the Rose Garden on June 28th. The Blazers are widely expected to select one of two potential superstars, Greg Oden or Kevin Durant.
This summer there will be two free concerts held in Dawson Park as part of the Summer Concert Series. Both concerts are on Wednesday evenings, July 11 and July 25.
Concerts start at 6:30 pm
Wednesday July 11 – Grand Central Baking Co. presents Aguamiel (salsa)
Wednesday July 25 – Liv Warfield (blues/ballads)
Art activities for children are offered at concert series beginning one half hour before the concert starts.
A light sculpture exhibit opening begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Akasu at 2037 N. Williams.
The sculptures are from the HiiH Gallery on Northeast Alberta Street.
The exhibit runs until July 29.
The latest restaurant to call Eliot home is Toro Bravo , a Spanish-inspired tapas eatery that just opened at 120 N.E. Russell St. next to the Wonder Ballroom.
The Portland Tribune gave it a great review last week.
I’ve only tried the gin martini, and it was excellent. But I’m looking forward to going back for the food.
National Night Out block parties are a great way to celebrate neighborhood anti-crime success stories, meet new people and have fun.
Register now!
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