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Just in case this week’s employment opportunities quietly slipped past while you nodded off at the control tower of your current job…WAKE UP! Here they come again featuring shiny new bikes, born again bikes and bikes that need your love. Best of luck!

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Event: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes (6/12/11)

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Event Name: 4th Annual Blessing of the Bikes
Event Start Date: 12 June 2011
Start Time: 2:00:00 PM
Web Site: http://www.archdpdx.org
Event Description: The parish of St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and the Archdiocese of Portland’s Department of Evangelization announce the fourth annual “Blessing of the Bikes,” on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 2 PM in the courtyard of the Cathedral. The parish is located at the corner of NW 18th and Couch Street in the heart of Northwest Portland, and is bordered by bike lanes on NW 18th and Everett Street.

The program will include the blessing of riders, bicycles and remembering those who have died this past year.

(Information 503-228-4397)

Bring your bike … Invite your friends!

Event: Gorge Ride (6/11/11)

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Event Name: GORGE RIDE
Event Start Date: 11 June 2011
Start Time: 7:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://www.GorgeRide.com
Event Description: THE GORGE RIDE | June 11 – The Dalles

Get lost in time as you participate in the fifth annual Gorge Ride, a celebration of the “King of Roads” – the Historic Columbia River Highway (HCRH). Pedal from the Gorge Discovery Center in The Dalles, along America’s first scenic highway and the HCRH State Trail to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead near Hood River. This out-and-back 38.5 mile ride with world-class scenery is a fundraising event whose proceeds go toward restoring & reconnecting the Historic Columbia River Highway and State Trail from The Dalles to Troutdale by its 100th Birthday … June 7, 2016.. The route is a gorgeous, quiet combination of historic highway that is open to motor vehicles and a paved state trail that is open only to hikers and cyclists.

Along the way you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Columbia Gorge from Rowena Crest and you’ll ride through the remarkable restored Mosier Twin Tunnels. Riders will be rewarded with a rest stop break on the impressive grounds of the historic Mayerdale Estate.

To register go to: www.GorgeRide.com

It’s always sunny — we’ll see you there!

Event: 5% Day for B-shares at Whole Foods Pearl (5/19/11)

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Event Name: 5% Day for B-shares at Whole Foods Market in the Pearl!
Event Start Date: 19 May 2011
Start Time: 7:00:00 AM
Web Site: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/pearl/
Event Description: Join us on May 19th at Whole Foods Market Pearl as 5% of the day’s sales will be donated to B-Line’s B-share program, an urban gleaning program that delivers fresh, healthy food to people experiencing hunger in Portland! Free bike clinic in the afternoon–get your bike in tune for Bike to Work Day!– cooking demos with guest chefs, and wine tasting!

Two more Bike to Work Day events coming up

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Bike to Work Day/Week/Month events are similar to several other national bike events (like the Bicycle Film Festival, Tour de Fat, and so on) that have trouble being a big deal in Portland. But even so, that doesn’t mean there aren’t some fun events to attend.

Yesterday I shared some info on the BTA’s Bike to Work Day event coming up on Friday May 20th; but there are two other events you might want to add to your calendar.

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blue Schwinn Schwinn 700C Trail Way Women’s Hybrid Bicycle 2000s

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Year: 2000s
Brand: Schwinn
Model: Schwinn 700C Trail Way Women’s Hybrid Bicycle
Color:blue
Size:700c
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2011-05-11
Stolen From: residence between Tilamook and Thompson on Ne 20th.
Neighborhood: Irvington
Owner: Sara Barthelson
OwnerEmail: sbarthelson@hotmail.com
Description: Schwinn 700C Trail Way Women’s Hybrid Bicycle. with front light, u-lock around frame. Dual shocks with suspension seat post. Blue with some white and silver.
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: T11003232
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike

purple cannondale

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Brand: cannondale
Color:purple
Size:womans
Photo: http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/3128/phototvt.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97219
Stolen:2011-05-10
Stolen From: in front of LA Fitness on NW 15th and Northrup
Neighborhood: pearl
Owner: faye bria
OwnerEmail: faye2368@yahoo.com
Reward: 100
Description: black and purple cannondale with black/white marble handlebar tape.
Police record with: portland
Police reference#: 11-152384
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike

Opposition piles up on Holladay Street project

Mick O’Connell said his new development
must have auto access on Holladay.
(Photo © J. Maus)

Efforts to improve bike access through the Lloyd District took yet another turn for the worse at a Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting yesterday. Several influential business interests — including a representative of the Portland Development Commission (PDC) — expressed opposition motor vehicle access restrictions that many feel are key to turning NE Holladay Street into a low-stress bikeway.

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