Rose City Sharpening here today

Need some knives sharpened? D. Ihor Ambroziak of Rose City Sharpening brought his mobile sharpening business to the South Waterfront today. If business goes well, he plans to be back every few weeks.

Feel free to contact him for future service: www.rosecitycutlery.com

Here is the price list:

Welcome to the neighborhood, ICE

It looks like we have an answer...Yesterday, after a lengthy decision-making process involving appeals from both sides, Portland City Council voted this week to approve the proposed ICE (Immigration & Customs Enforcement) detention center in the South Waterfront.

Coverage from OPB: http://news.opb.org/article/portland-approves-new-waterfront-ice-facility/
and KATU: http://www.katu.com/news/local/131188568.html

The Oregonian had covered this topic closely thus far, but I haven't seen any write-ups since this news broke this week. Too busy with the OccupyPortland shenanigans?

Nike commercial shoot Oct. 5

I think this is the the 3rd commercial I've seen Nike shoot here in the South Waterfront. The first one took place a couple years ago, before I was paying much attention to these things.

The ad appears to be for a new line of reflective running shoes and gear. A guy is running repeatedly through a puddle in front of the John Ross.

It's been hard to see a thing out there tonight. It's dark, raining like crazy, and the cops won't let us walk down River Parkway (yes there are cops for enforcement). They brought in a water truck to create some serious puddles, but looks like they hardly needed it in this weather.

Oct 5: Ospreys in Oregon talk

Join the South Waterfront Birders Group on Wednesday evening for "Ospreys in Oregon", a talk given by osprey expert Dr. Robert Grove. Grove co-wrote the USGS fact sheet on ospreys. 

Carol & Roger will be presenting additional information and videos of our very own South Waterfront osprey. The talk will take place at the Mirabella Auditorium at 6:15pm.

Thanks to Anne Saker of the Oregonian for her coverage of the event here: http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2011/09/in_southwest_portland_lecture.html

Get Going Oregon! event & photos

I stepped outside this morning to check out the Get Going Oregon! celebration. Little did I know I was in for a morning yoga session in the park, a Lululemon yoga mat, some Dave's Killer Bread and more. 

Get Going Oregon! (should I keep inserting the ! as part of the name?) brought together an impressive group of sponsors, vendors and participants, not to mention some great salsa music and dancing. Zumba anyone?

The event kicked off with a 5K walk down to Willamette Park and back. The perfect Oregon walking/running weather was delivered this morning.

Next up, Sun Salutations on the lawn.

I spoke with Kalianne and team from Diabetic Dosage. She has developed an insulin calculator app for Type 1 diabetics (and has a very cool story behind it)...  Check out the Diabetic Dosage app for iPhone, iPad & Android.

Local non-profit "Dogs Assisting Diabetics" wins the award for cutest team! What do they do? It's actually very interesting. From their website:  "As a person’s blood sugar reaches dangerous lows, these dogs are able to smell the chemical change the body goes through.  With meticulous techniques, these dogs are trained through positive reinforcement to search for that scent.  The dog will alert the diabetic handler, allowing that person time to take much needed sugar." Go dogs!

 Free Chair Massage - sign me up!

This event was clearly organized by a passionate, enthusiastic team with a strong group of supporters and most of all, a great cause. Thanks for bringing the fun to the South Waterfront!