AHA Heart Walk 2012 photos

The annual Heart Walk took place this Saturday, starting at the Eastbank Esplanade and looping around the 3 mile waterfront loop. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, the event pulled in participants from a bunch of Portland organizations, including OHSU, hospitals and research centers, friends and family.

Turn-out seemed much greater than in previous years. Beautiful weather - Here are some photos from the walk:

family fun

The dress is made of coffee filters

 

 

 

finish line

Happy Mothers' Day

...and a gosling update. These little guys have grown quite a bit in the last 2 weeks!

Cherry Blossoms NOW

Grab a cup of coffee, gear up, and follow the trail up the waterfront to the cherry blossom extravaganza currently blooming.  I know it's raining, but now is the time; the trees are blooming.


Officially, the Japanese American Historical Plaza, 100 ornamental cherry trees were planted here amid  a group of sculptures, all dedicated to the story of the Japanese people in the Pacific Northwest.

The cherry trees are located on the west side of the Willamette, between the Burnside and Steele Bridges.

Tomorrow the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center will be celebrating "Sakura Sunday" at the plaza.