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April 2018 - Portland, Oregon Events

3/27/2018

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Sun, April 1st, Easter Brunch Cruise:  Gather your friends and family for an Easter celebration to remember. Hop onboard the Portland Spirit for a two-hour Easter Brunch cruise featuring an elaborate brunch buffet, ever-changing views and excellent service and gifts for each child.  Click Here for More Information.

April 1st - 30th, Tulip Festival:  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!  Click Here for More Information.
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April 5th - 7th, PIR Automotive Swap Meet:  This is the big one! 5 miles of booths filling every available space inside the road course at Portland International Raceway.  Gates open 7 a.m.  Click Here for More Information.
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April 6th - 8th, Portland Swap Meet:  This is the ORIGINAL Portland Swap Meet held at the Portland Expo Center, next to the Columbia River in Portland, Oregon.  While it still focuses on antique and vintage cars, 1980 and older, all cars of this vintage have a place to be shown or sold.  ​Click Here for More Information.

Thurs, April 12th, Portland Grand Tasting:  Sample award-winning wines from 20+ wineries, all pouring under the same roof for one night only.  We invite you to discover Columbia Gorge wine and experience the expression of 40 miles of intense geography and transitioning climates.  ​Click Here for More Information.
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April 13th - 15th, Wizard World Portland Comic Con:  Join tens of thousands of fans as they converge at Wizard World Portland Comic Con & Gaming to celebrate the best in pop culture. Wizard World Portland Comic Con & Gaming brings it all - Movies, Comics, Toys, Video Gaming, Games, TV, Anime, Manga, Horror, Wrestling, MMA, Original Art, Collectibles & More!  ​Click Here for More Information.

Sat, April 14th, Old House Revival Tour:  This self-guided tour gives you the opportunity to see inside several Portland area houses, each providing ideas and information on how you can restore spaces lost to previous remodels, create new spaces that are sensitive to the architecture of the home, or preserve original building materials. With the ongoing struggle over old house demolitions, the AHC feels it is vital to demonstrate that older homes can be adapted to a 21st century lifestyle while not losing all of their original style, historic character, and charm.  ​Click Here for More Information.
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Sun, April 15th, Bridge to Brews 8K/10K:  WILL YOU RUN FOR BEER? How about cider, wine or spirits? If so, check out the most unique event in the Northwest. Participants will return from this incredible run or walk (the only one that takes you over the Fremont Bridge) and be treated to tasty libations from many great local breweries, distilleries and wineries. Each participant receives a commemorative cup and 10 free tasting tickets! There is also plenty of tasty food and live music at the finish. Great support and music on the course top off this one-of-a-kind event! Click Here for More Information.

Sat, April 21st, Earth Day at the Oregon Garden:  Join us for the 19th annual Earth Day, presented by Marion County at The Oregon Garden, April 21, 2018 from 10am to 4pm.  Admission is free, although we encourage a $5 donation when you bring your family to enjoy this day of free education and entertainment!  Click Here for More Information.
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April 21st & 22nd, Oregon Orchid Show and Sale:  Come see the Oregon Orchid Society's show featuring thousands of blooming orchids on display, a wide variety of local and international vendors, and speaking events to teach you all you need to know about the wonderful world of orchids!  Click Here for More Information.

April 26th - May 13th, Stumptown Stages presents EVITA:  Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece Evita charts the young and ambitious Eva Peron’s meteoric rise to sainthood. Set in Argentina between 1934-1952, the Tony-winning musical that includes songs such as "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" follows Eva Duarte on her journey from poor illegitimate child to ambitious actress to, as wife of military leader-turned-president Juan Peron, the most powerful woman in Latin America.  Click Here for More Information.
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April 27th - 29th, Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival:   The communities of Astoria and Warrenton celebrate the bounty of the Pacific Ocean at the annual Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival. This award-winning event features the authentic flavors of Oregon’s North Coast, as well as trend-setting artisan producers and Oregon-based wineries.  Click Here for More Information.

If you make it out to any of these events, let us know.  We'd love to hear about it!
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Three Online Tax Prep Options

3/19/2018

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​You don’t have to rely on a tax professional to prepare your taxes. There are plenty of online programs available that will guide you through the tax paperwork process and will file them for you, often for a fee. Below is an outline of the benefits of three of the most popular programs that have the reputation for taking the stress out of the process.
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February 2018 - Market Action Report - Portland, OR

3/14/2018

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Here's a quick snapshot of key Portland Area real estate statistics for February 2018.  Please give us a call if you have any questions about 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.  
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It's Tax Time!

3/3/2018

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Tax day, April 17, 2018, is just around the corner. Whether you plan to complete them in a weekend or are pulling 
together the information to give to your tax preparer, here are a few tips to get started!

Also, if you need mold removed in your home, or if you just suspect you have a mold problem, give Certified Mold Cleaning a call!  They are experts in the field and will come out to your home to do a free estimate. You can also check out a demonstration of the work that they do, HERE.
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