Woohoo!

The Parkrose Farmer’s Market opened today, Saturday, May 5, and runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Parkrose Farmers’ Market opens May 5 for its fifth season.

You will find fresh, local produce; bedding plants; vegetable starts; hanging baskets; custom crafted jewelry; handmade yard and garden furniture; fresh pastries and caramel corn and lots more.

The market is open Saturdays through October from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parkrose High School Community Center’s east parking lot, 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Be there.

The final morning of the season for the Parkrose Farmers’ Market was foggy, gray and chilly, but spirits were high and the offerings bountiful and diverse. Regular shoppers at the market know they will find seasonal vegetables, fruits and flowers plus handcrafted goods from May through October.

Fresh fruit and produce from Garre and MAVDAV Farms is available at the Parkrose Farmers' Market every Saturday from May through October in the Parkrose High School Community Center parking lot, Northeast Shaver Street just off 122nd Avenue.

If you travel Northeast Halsey Street in the vicinity of 119th Avenue, there is no doubt you have seen the colorful new storefront of U Can Do It Dog Wash.

Proprietor Sue Wade was convinced Mid-county was in need of a dog grooming facility that offers pet owners the option of shampooing their dogs themselves or turning the task over to her and her staff. Her intuition has paid off in the form of neighbors and potential customers dropping in to check the place out.

As you can see, U Can Do It Dog Wash professional groomer Taylor Case enjoys making dogs look adorable. COURTESY SUSAN WADE

The February issue of the Mid-county Memo was posted online last week.  This month’s issue contains stories about east Portland’s Lost Arts Kitchen, the University of Western States and the Portland Housing Bureau’s proposal last month to “adjust” the territory of one of its programs: the Single Family New Construction Limited Home Tax Exemption or LTE.

In this month’s issue you’ll also find a story about the fund raising event held at the Refectory restaurant last month for the Parkrose Senior All-Night Party, a story about how the American Legion’s Portland Post #1 fixed the flag at Glendoveer Golf Course and an obituary for a Parkrose artist, Mark Phillips and an update on the planning for Gateway Park.

A media advisory from the Portland Rose Festival Association follows. Elmer’s Restaurants and the Rose Festival Association are doing a promotion highlighting Elmer’s 50th Anniversary and the Rose Festival Court, culminating in the court’s appearance tomorrow at the Parkrose Elmer’s. The media advisory follows.

“Elmer’s Restaurants has been a Northwest favorite for 50 years! In honor of their 50th Anniversary, Elmer’s Restaurants are offering an official Rose Meal option for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

“The special anniversary entrees will be available from May 22 to June 13 and includes: A Colonial Pan-San, a Chicken Strip Sandwich and Steak Medallions and Crab Cakes.

Here’s a recap of the May 2010 online edition of the Mid-county Memo at www.midcountymemo.com:

This month’s front page story: snapshots of a day in east Portland’s life, Saturday, April 24.

Lee Perlman reports on East Portland Action Plan advocates’ testimony at a City Council meeting on the EPAP one-year-anniversary.

A story by Heather Hill about the 50th anniversary celebration of the David Douglas School District held at the Annual David Douglas Educational Foundation Auction/Dinner last month at Persimmon Country Club in Gresham.

We received a note from Melissa Ritchie (MMRitchie@columbia.com), a Parkrose Middle School Outdoor School booster, about a fundraiser this month in support of PMS Outdoor School. It follows:

“Please join us for an all day fundraiser at Parkrose Burgerville, 4229 N.E. 122nd Ave. (near the High School) on Thursday, Jan. 21st.

“Proceeds from the sales of the day will benefit Parkrose Middle School’s Outdoor School when you present them with a flyer or let your server know you are supporting Parkrose.  Dine in or Take out!

“Thank you so much!!
~Melissa”

Tonight,  from 6 to 8 p.m. all She She apparel is 15% off at the Union Rose women’s clothing store in Montavilla at 7909 S.E. Stark St.

Bring your friends for treats, gifts, drinks and new clothes.

Union Rose is a woman and children’s clothing store. They carry accessories, gifts and even a few things for men. Union Rose is on the web at: www.unionrosepdx.com, Etsy for online sales, and also on Facebook and Twitter

Union Rose’s hours are Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. The phone number is 503-287-4242, and their e-mail address is info@unionrosepdx.com.

Links and a recap of feature articles from the December 2009  edition of the Mid-county Memo online version follow:

Latest photos and full story about the world’s largest choral festival, The Grotto’s twenty second annual Festival of Lights in east Portland.

Full story about east Portland neighborhood association leaders examining the different ways other neighborhood offices are run.

Latest photos and full recap of fall high school spots in Mid-County.

Latest photos and full story about Hall of Fame wrestling coach Marc Sprague joining the David Douglas Mat Club.

Mid-county Memo Neighbor of the Year (1994) William “Bill” Winge’s obituary.

The Refectory’s Annual Customer Appreciation Party is tonight at 7 p.m.

Owners Mitch and Cece Stanley fete their customers with complimentary food and beverages at the yearly bacchanalia. Bring non-perishable cans of food for their favorite community charity,  SnowCap.

Lots of fun, live music and schmoozing.

See you there.