Staff Playbook

Quarterly All Staff PresentationJuly 3, 2013

“The beneficial effects of getting just a little true play can spread through our lives, actually making us more productive and happier in everything we do.”

-Stuart Brown, M.D.

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Mountain Biking in Bend

Bike TrailsSpringwater Corridor: http://www.40mileloop.org/trail_springwatercorridor.htm

Providence Bridge Pedal: Sunday August 11th

http://blog.bridgepedal.com/

Sunday Parkways

North Portland Sunday ParkwaysJuly 28, 2013 ~ 11am-4pm (9.5 miles)Enjoy roses, activities, food, music, vendors, and fun at Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, Kenton, Columbia Annex, and McCoy Parks; plus the wide open car-free Willamette Boulevard.

Southeast Portland Sunday ParkwaysAugust 25, 2013 ~ 11am-4pm (9 miles)Take in the great city views from the top of Mt. Tabor! Activities, food, vendors, music, and fun will be in Laurelhurst, Colonel Summers, Ivon, and Mt. Tabor Parks; plus Universal Cycles Marketplace.

Southwest Portland Sunday ParkwaysSeptember 29, 2013 ~ 11am-4pm (TBD)Enjoy the added walk-only route, rolling hills, beautiful views, and Hillsdale and Multnomah business districts. Activities, music, food, and vendors will be located in Gabriel Park, Multnomah Village, and Hillsdale Shopping Center. Route to be determined.

For more information, visit: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/58929

Dragon Boat

Playing in Hood Canal

Want to join the movement?http://www.dragonsports.org/home To find out more about Civil Serpents

contact: Juanita.A.Heimann@state.or.us

971-673-1267

Hikes• Latourell Falls: A 2.5-mile loop through lush forest

on the waterfall-rich Oregon side of the Columbia Gorge.

• Angel's Rest: an exposed bluff on the western end of the Columbia River Gorge.

• Catherine Creek Trailhead: incredible floral displays that are seen here early spring.

• Powell Butte: an extinct cinder cone volcano, rises near the headwaters of Johnson Creek - an urban creek with remnant populations of native salmon and steelhead. The park is comprised of 608 acres of meadowland and forest.

• Glendoveer Fitness Trail: two-mile fitness trail along the perimeter of golf course that draws joggers and walkers to the natural setting.

Visit Friends of the Columbia Gorge for their hike of the week: http://gorgefriends.org/

Hikes continued

• Multnomah Falls, I-84, exit #31

• Eagle Creek Trail, I-84, exit #40 Bonneville Dam

• Angel's Rest, I-84 exit #28 Bridal Veil Road

• Tryon Creek State Park, Lake Oswego

• Cooper Mountain Nature Park, Beaverton

• Forest Park, Lower Macleay trail

Gardens

Rose Garden, Portlandhttp://www.rosegardenstore.org/rose-recipes.cfm

Camassia Nature Conservancy Preserve, West Linnhttp://www.portlandhikersfieldguide.org/wiki/Camassia_Natural_Area_Loop_Hike

Gardening Projects

This year’s wall

Last year’s deckTable painted a few years ago

Guess who?!New garden! Summer bounty

Portland Parks and Recreation• Free Concerts in the park:

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/article/446661

• East Portland Community Center

Play: Shakespeare

For more information, visit: http://www.portlandactors.org/http://www.opsfest.org/http://portlandshakes.org/http://www.postfivetheatre.org/http://www.willametteshakespeare.org/

Romeo and Juliet

The Tale of Cymbeline

Midsummer Nights Dream

Merchant of VeniceJulius Caesar

The Taming of the Shrew Comedie of

Errors

The Seagull

Complete Works of Williams Shakespeare (Abridged)

The Tamer Tamed

Trek in the ParkThe Trouble with Tribbles:AUGUST 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25. That’s every Saturday and Sunday this August at Cathedral Park in St. Johns!

For more information, visit: http://www.atomic-arts.org/?p=963

Wintler ParkVancouver, WA. Situated on the bank of the Columbia River, this 12.5-acre beach park has picnic tables, paved walkway, and a restroom. It has a long trail along the beautiful river.

http://www.cityofvancouver.us/parksrec/page/wintler-community-park

Mount Rainer National Park

Mt. Hood

Check out: http://www.mthoodterritory.com/ for things to do in Clackamas Co/Mt. Hood Territory. You can even subscribe to their emails of upcoming events.

Oregon Coast

Hole-in-the-GroundA large maar (explosion crater) in the Fort Rock Basin of Lake County.

Other favorite spots: Pacific Crest Trail, Mt. Hood, McKenzie Pass, Joseph Oregon, Wallowa, Union, and Baker Counties, Ashland, Jacksonville, Apple Gate, Crater Lake, The Oregon Caves, Fort Rock, John Day Fossil Beds, the coast (Bandon, Cannon Beach, Seaside, Astoria)

Hot Springs

Bagby Hot Springs: http://www.bagbyhotsprings.org

Carson Hot Springs: http://www.carsonhotspringresort.com/home.html

Breitenbush Hot Springs: http://www.breitenbush.com/

Ten Toe Express Walks

The health benefits of walking are numerous, including reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. Walking with others provides the added benefits of a valuable support network and new friendships!Ten Toe Express walks are held Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. from May 9th through September 21st.

Click here for a schedule:

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/297636

RunningNorthwest upcoming physical activity events: http://aasportsltd.com/

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SkatingIce SkatingLloyd Center Ice Rink: http://www.lloydcenterice.com/

Roller SkatingOaks Park Roller Rink: http://oakspark.com/skating.html

Dancing

Events in the area: http://portlandtango.com

A great teacher for lessons: http://www.tangoberretin.com/http://www.portlanddancing.com/

Learn how to ballroom dance: Dancewell (Beaverton) http://www.dancewellballroom.com/, Dance Fit Oregon/Ballroom Parkrose http://www.ballroomparkrose.com/ Uptown Ballroom http://www.portlandballroomdancing.com/ Dance with Joy http://www.dancewithjoystudios.com/

State & County FairsOregon State Fair: 8/23-9/2http://www.oregonstatefair.org/

Oregon County Fair: July 12, 13, 14http://www.oregoncountryfair.org/

Street Fairs

• Last Thursdays: Alberta Street - Artists, musicians and performers line the street from 15th through 30th Avenues http://www.lastthursdayonalberta.com/

• First Thursday: The art galleries in downtown Portland, Oregon, invite you to join them on the "First Thursday" of every month for an evening of art, wine and music. Walk from gallery to gallery to view all of the new art exhibits. http://www.firstthursdayportland.com/

(this month on July 3rd due to holiday)

• Alberta Street Fair: Saturday August 10th

• Fremont Fest: Saturday August 3rd

• Hawthorne Street Fair: Sunday August 26th

Outdoor Project

For more information, check out this new resource for “building the best outdoor adventure” in the Pacific Northwest.

http://www.outdoorproject.com

More resources available here in our building, on the 9th floor.

http://www.naturenw.org/

Kayaking And Canoeing

Lessons: Alder Creek http://aldercreek.com/learn-to-kayak-canoe-and-sup/

OOPS (Oregon Ocean Paddling Society) www.oopskayak.org

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