http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/index.php Portland and surrounding area community news and information http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121512375130150400 Classmates and faculty from all Gresham High School classes of the 1980s are invited to attend a 40ish birthday party Saturday, July 5, at McMenamins Edgefield’s Blackberry Hall, 2126 S.W. Halsey St. Cocktails and dinner will be served at 6 p.m., followed by mingling, reminiscing, drinking ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121496637928403600 Navy Tucker – Navy Ensign Rebecca K. Tucker recently graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and was commissioned as an officer in the Navy. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree after completing four years of intensive academic, physical and professional ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121496466820188400 WSU offers summer camp Students entering grades 7 to 12 can study topics including computer animation, journalism and biomedical science this summer at Washington State University, 14204 N.E. Salmon Creek Ave., Vancouver. The university’s Center for Youth Workforce Preparation is offering ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121496454903292900 Gabi Cuda, a retired Milwaukie library aide and Gresham resident, is a little nervous about telling the truth. “I’m not Swedish,” she says. “I’m Italian-American.” Assured there will be no DNA testing to verify her story, Cuda agrees to share details about her ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121496433129846900 The window displays a prissy poodle caricature with fluffy flourishes of coiffed pink hair on its head, ankles and tail. Cayly Fletcher, owner of Cayly’s Doggy Styles, is happy to bring a little glamour into dogs’ lives, but that’s not exactly her primary goal. As she’s ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121496302728680200 Kristen Espinoza’s daughter, Isabella, 8, notes the name of the game is on the tip of her tongue. You know, the one with the net and the rackets and ... “I forget what it’s called,” she finally says. “It’s where you hit birds.” Birds? “Not real ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461754106150400 • Pleasant Home Community Church, 32120 Dodge Park Blvd., will host a free vacation Bible school for children 4 years through fifth grade, from 6:30-9 p.m. Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11. There also will be an adult class offered simultaneously. The school will offer games, activities, ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461746389956500 Bowdoin University Lindsey Ka’uanoe Bonner of Corbett graduated cum laude on Saturday, May 24, receiving her bachelor’s degree in of history with a minor in English from Bowdoin University in Brunswick, Maine. Linfield College • Chris Jenness of Troutdale and Zach Mitlas ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461730753967500 David Douglas High School — All former students and faculty are invited to attend the 42nd year reunion of the class of 1966, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2. The reunion picnic will be held from noon to dusk in Ventura Park, located at Southeast 113th Avenue and Southeast Stark Street. ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461725251079100 June Forbes Enebo, a lifelong resident of the Linnemann Junction/Cedarville area of Gresham, celebrated her 90th birthday with a family party hosted by her granddaughter. She was born May 4, 1918, in Portland and attended West Gresham grade school for eight years, graduating from Gresham Union ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461718005267700 Army Teberg – Army Pfc. Bodray A. Teberg was awarded the Army Drive’s Badge-W to wear on his Army dress uniform. The badge is awarded to drivers who have acquired a high degree of skill in the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles, including amphibious and motorcycle ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461701425814100 When Ethel and Marion Kirkham went for a balloon ride on their 60th wedding anniversary June 5, they landed in a grassy field in the Newberg area. The way you unload a balloon’s passengers is to tip the basket over as the occupants clutch the sides, then roll the whole works over until they ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461693877336400 The 21st annual Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival will take place from Thursday, July 3, through Sunday, July 6, at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Featured performers include soul icon Isaac Hayes on July 3, boogie rock pioneers Canned Heat on July 4, Chicago harmonica ace Charlie ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461685041165100 The flags are up along the Historic Columbia River Highway marking the parade route from Springdale to Corbett for the community’s 38th annual July 4 Fun Festival. Grand marshal Claudia Becker, groundskeeper for Corbett schools, will ride in the parade, though no one yet knows if she will ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461676719936900 It will soon be 13 years that Carol and I, dragging our innocent grandbabies and their reluctant parents, met in Vancouver to compare grandsons. We were insufferable. When she and I first learned we were to be grandmas, the news set off a fierce competition. Not me, of course. I am modest and ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461668957899700 Claudia Becker, born and raised in Corbett U.S.A. and grand marshal of this year’s Fun Festival parade, has never ventured far from home. “She has done so many good things for this community,” said Susan Leigh, Corbett country Market. “And she does a lot of it quietly ... http://www.theoutlookonline.com/features/story.php?story_id=121461656530427300 Blue Lake Regional Park will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks display, as well as offer music, food and other attractions. Fairview Mayor Mike Weatherby will host an opening ceremony at 5:45 p.m. Admission to the family friendly event is $6 per vehicle and $12 for passenger or larger ...