The West Linn Tidings - Features http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information New food, events, products: Some good, some not so much http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=128033831525826900 2010-07-29 00:00:00 http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=128033831525826900 en-us As you might expect in a newspaper office, I receive hundreds of e-mails each week from publicists promoting their clients’ foods, food- related products and events. Some of these are really exciting – such as Willamette Olive Oil’s second annual Olio Nuovo Festa “New Olive ... Gala for the Gulf http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=128033810831523500 2010-07-29 00:00:00 http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=128033810831523500 en-us All of America has agonized over the oil spill in the Gulf. We have seen the oil-covered pelicans, spoiled wetlands and the out-of work fishermen: It has broken our collective hearts. But two West Linn alums, Jess and Drew Putterman, decided it was time to stop sighing in front of the nightly news ... Still the dream ... but closer to reality http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=128025904539322500 2010-07-29 00:00:00 http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=128025904539322500 en-us This year, the dream is simpler. The houses are smaller. But the tour is more sustainable for the environment – and your wallet – than ever before. Up in the hills west of downtown Portland, simplicity and sustainability meet sophistication as the NW Natural Street of Dreams celebrates ... Good Old Time http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=127966536830178000 2010-07-21 00:00:00 http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=127966536830178000 en-us The West Linn Old Time Fair is a special event for many in the community. For half a century, locals have flocked to Willamette Park to try their hand at carnival games, ride the rides, indulge in yummy treats and maybe meet a princess or two. And this year was no exception. Starting with the ... Christ Church 80s tea proves fun for all http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=127966557922931900 2010-07-22 00:00:00 http://www.westlinntidings.com/features/story.php?story_id=127966557922931900 en-us How long has it been since you attended a real tea party complete with hats, china cups and dainty tea sandwiches? It had been a long time for me. The tea I attended last week at Christ Church Episcopal Parish brought back fond memories of the cups of heavy-on-the-sugar-cubes tea I had shared with ...