 In like a lion, out like a lamb...  March 1- 3, PDX Jazz Festival: Nationally and regionally supported as a cultural tourism initiative in celebration of Black History Month, PDX Jazz Festival is dedicated to preserving America’s indigenous art form by presenting internationally recognized jazz masters alongside local jazz musicians! For more information, Click Here!  March 2- 3, Monster Jam Show: The most action-packed live event on four wheels, where world class drivers compete in front of capacity crowds! Monster Jam features high octane spontaneous entertainment and intense competition, featuring the most recognizable trucks in the world. For more information, Click Here!  March 2- 3, LEGO Builders' Convention: Bricks Cascade is a four-day convention for LEGO builders. See the amazing LEGO® creations which are built by Builders’ Convention participants and are on display for everyone to enjoy. For more information, Click Here!  Tuesday, March 5, Mardi Gras Parade: Each year the Krewe hosts a Mardi Gras parade for everyone on Mississippi Avenue. This free family friendly event invites all to dress up and come dance in the streets! Krewe members decorate signature mini-umbrella ‘throws’ to hand out to lucky participants. For more information, Click Here!  March 7-10, Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival: The Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival offers a series of six unique wine tasting experiences, including the opportunity to taste some of the top award-winning wines from recent wine competitions paired with chef-designed appetizers. The Wine Walk on Saturday features over 40 Northwest wineries pouring tastings at Cannon Beach art galleries, restaurants and retail shops, all within easy walking distance in this compact beach community. For more information, Click Here!  March 8-10, Rock & Mineral Show: See rocks, minerals, gems, jewelry, fossils, and beads at the Rock & Mineral Show of Tualatin Valley Gem Club at Oregon Army National Guard in Forest Grove. For more information, Click Here!  Saturday, March 9, Artisan Spirits Tasting: The 9th Annual Toast event is an opportunity to taste from a wide variety of over 120 spirits from across the Northwest. Whether your spirit preference is Whiskey, Rum, Gin, Vodka, Brandy, Liqueurs - or even unique spirits like Absinthe and Aquavit - the estimated 50 distillers and producers at TOAST will have it covered. For more information, Click Here!  Saturday, March 9, Winter Music Festival: Winter Music Festival has 7 bands that play in one day. Featuring 2 stages, and an amazing large dance floor, with 2 bars and food available. For more information, Click Here!  March 15-17, St. Patrick's Festival at Kells: St. Patrick’s Day Festival includes music, dancing, bagpipes, and even boxing at two Kells locations. Sunday is family day. See schedule. The ticketed Irish Beer Festival is Friday and Saturday. For more information, Click Here!  March 15-17, Shamrock Run & Fitness Fair: The two-day Fitness Fair precedes the 41st Shamrock Run to be held on Sunday, March 17, 2019. The free Shamrock Fitness Fair is Friday and Saturday at the Oregon Convention Center. The Shamrock Run is the largest running event in Oregon and is the kickoff to the running season. Wear green to the Shamrock Run Sunday morning, which has a half marathon, 15K, 8K, 5K, 1K (Kids Lap), and a 4-mile walk. For more information, Click Here!  March 15-17, Portland Roadster Show: For 62 years, the Portland Roadster Show has presented the artistic efforts of skilled craftsman, and the hobbyist alike. Displaying virtual "automotive art" crafted from the vision and passion of the automobile. All of the outstanding cars, trucks, and motocycles in their show, are painstakingly selected from hundreds of applications each year, to provide the best show possible. For more information, Click Here!  Saturday, March 16, Mud Run: Get your St. Paddy’s day weekend started by joining in on some rompin’ good fun around Lee Farms! After some mud, guts and glory, stick around and have a beer or two before heading out on the town! For more information, Click Here!  Saturday, March 16, Mud Run: St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a Hillsboro tradition at Hare Field. (From Hare Field it goes east to Cornell Road, south to Main Street, west to 2nd Avenue, north to Grant Street, and east back to Hare Field). A 4K race precedes the parade at 10:30 a.m. For more information, Click Here!  Friday, March 22, Hawai'ian Music: Virtuosic and versatile, Makana’s guitar mastery and engaging voice come together on an exhilarating ride thru the breadth of Hawai'ian slack key, folk, bluegrass, & more. This is the last tour Makana will undertake for the foreseeable future - The Sunset Tour - so don't miss it! For more information, Click Here!  March 22-24, Horse Fair: Held at the Linn County Fair & Expo Center in Albany, Oregon, the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo is a great equine get-away weekend that’s fun for the whole family. Reconnect with horsey friends you haven’t seen for a while, take the 4-H club for a weekend of education or enjoy a spring-break destination for an economical weekend of horse-n-round. For more information, Click Here!  March 23-31, Whale Watching Week: People come from all over the world to learn about the gray whales that travel along the Oregon coast each year. Volunteers will help you spot whales at 24 sites during Whale Watching Week. 10AM-1PM each day. For more information, Click Here!  March 23-April 29, Tulip Fest: The Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest is an invitation to enjoy all things that make spring in the Northwest. Stroll through 40 acres of stunning beauty, experience expansive views of vineyards, distant mountains, and a few mud puddles. Fresh flowers, food, and fun for the entire family, including well behaved dogs on leashes! For more information, Click Here!  March 30-31, Gold & Treasure Show:
Today, there is actually more gold to find than the old-timers found way back in the 1800’s gold rush era. Gold prospecting and treasure hunting has become a very popular and family oriented hobby. At these shows there is something for just about everyone to do in their search for that elusive gold and treasure. Pan for gold, attend seminars, shop, and try for a door prize! For more information, Click Here! Below is a quick snapshot of key Portland Area real estate statistics for January 2019. Please give us a call if you would like to learn how this affects the value of your home, or your purchasing power! Click on the image below, if you are interested in viewing the full detailed report.  Audit – the five-letter word no one wants to hear after tax time. But did you know the audit selection process is totally random? Chances are slim that you’ll be selected, but it’s still important to stay sharp this tax season. Check out these stats on who gets audited, and avoid the noted red flags to reduce your risk. If you’ve got more questions, let us know – we’ve got a referral for a great tax professional.  One of our favorite ways to show our clients and friends how much we appreciate them is by ordering them a pizza from Papa Murphy's to enjoy during the Super Bowl. This year we've added a little friendly competition! We've given each participating client two squares on a Super Bowl Squares Pool. The winners for each of the first three quarters will receive a pair of movie tickets! The winner for the final score will receive a pair of movie tickets plus a $25 Amazon gift card! We hope you all enjoy your day!
Update: Congratulations to our winners from the Super Bowl Squares Pool!
1st Quarter (0,0): Kelly Kroening won 2 movie tickets! 2nd Quarter (0,3): Danielle Paulson won 2 movie tickets! 3rd Quarter (3,3): Barb Schulz won 2 movie tickets! Final Score (3,3): Barb Schulz! Won 2 more movie tickets and a $25 Amazon Gift Card! |
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