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Pipeline has a pair of tickets to see Minnesota string-band Pert Near Sandstone at the Goodfoot Lounge on Saturday, April 9. To win, comment on post below why you would like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed on Friday, April 8.

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From our sponsors at Goodfoot Lounge:
Pert Near Sandstone
w/ The Dust Settlers
Saturday, April 9
9 p.m. | $8 | 21+

The Goodfoot Lounge
2845 SE Stark Street
thegoodfoot.com

The hard-driving stringband juggernaut from Minnesota’s great north woods is set to take Portland by storm on Saturday, April 9th at The Goodfoot Lounge.

Pert Near Sandstone recently received critical acclaim for their fresh take on the Beatles’ classic “I Am The Walrus” that appeared on the widely celebrated Minnesota Beatle Project Vol. 2. The album, which was co-produced by 89.3 The Current & Vega Productions, features 16 originally arranged Beatles covers that were recorded exclusively for the project with proceeds benefiting music and art programs in Minnesota public schools.

Check out their live in-studio performance of “I Am The Walrus” and interview on 89.3 The Current here.

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East Burn challenges Portlanders to show off their Buck Hunter skills during the month of April as part of its Buckets & Buck Hunter event. Compete to be Portland’s next Hunter Hero and enjoy $10 buckets of 5 Session lagers.

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From our sponsors at East Burn:
Buckets & Buck Hunter
Wednesday, April 6
9 p.m. | FREE | 21+

East Burn
1800 E. Burnside Street
www.theeastburn.com

Through out the month of April, the East Burn will hold a Buck Hunter Tournament. Full Sail will sponsor the event, providing amazing prizes for the top contender. There will also be $ 10 buckets of 5 session during the tournament. The event starts this Wednesday the 6th at 9 pm. Sign up in the days before or come before 9 to get on the list.

The tournament will be played in a bracket. Participants will be paired with another player. A Safari trek will be played and the winner will advance to the next round. All winners will come back the following week to play another round.

Each round of the Bracket will be held on a Wednesday at 9 pm. If you are interested in participating make sure you sign up before 9 pm this Wednesday the 6th.

Pipeline has a pair of tickets to attend the PDX Bicycle Show Saturday, April 9 through Sunday April 10. To win, comment on post below why you would like to attend. Winner will be drawn and emailed on Friday, April 8.

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From our sponsors at PDX Bicycle Show:
PDX Bicycle Show
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$10 Adults | Kids Under 12, FREE
www.pdxbicycleshow.com

Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Bicycles are taking over the Oregon Convention Center April 9-10 for the PDX Bicycle Show presented by Drive Less/Save More. There will be plenty of fun activities for everyone and Portland’s largest display of bicycles, gear and apparel at this annual expo.

Highlights include great deals on gear, apparel, accessories and equipment; the Hopworks Bike Bar serving beer all day long, a huge Oregon handmade bicycle show, the Pimp’d Bike showcase and seminars and workshops by local experts. Kids can test ride bikes and practice their beginner skills in the Little Nutty Kids Zone by Nutcase Helmets. There is also a test ride demo area for adults.

Hang out, browse the booths or check out the special features like the Urban Riders Fashion Show, Gold Sprints Roller Races, bike fitting Demo by Sunset Cycles and demos by professional free-riders, BMX flatlanders and professional trials riders.

Portland is home to over 121 species of trees. And to celebrate them, the city today kicks off a week of free, tree-centric events, classes and recreational activities. If you haven’t hugged a PDX tree lately, this would be a good week to do so.

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From press release:
2011 Portland Arbor Week
Monday, April 4 – Saturday, April 9
Various PDX Locations
FREE
www.portlandonline.com/parks/trees

Portland’s official Arbor Week Celebration, today through April 9, is filled with free activities that will help build an understanding and appreciation for the trees in Portland’s parks, natural area, streets, and private yards. Kids and adults both can learn about the variety, the history, and the future of trees, and have a lot of fun along the way.

Portland’s Arbor Week 2011 will kick off from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, April 4, with the City of Portland’s official Arbor Day Celebration, this year in the South Park Blocks near Portland State University.

Arbor Day Ceremony, 12 noon
• Welcome by City Forester David McAllister
• Comments by Commissioner Nick Fish
• Presentation of Tree City USA by Kristin Ramstad, Oregon Department of Forestry
• Tree planting demonstration

Arbor Day activities, 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon; 12:45 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• High Climbers Demonstration – watch the professionals climb and learn how they care for trees
• Bucket Truck rides – take a ride up into the elms and look right into the tree canopy!
• “The Tree Doctor is IN” – City Tree Inspectors answer your questions
• For kids, Decorate Tree Cookie with magnets for your fridge and make your own “I love Trees” button
• Free seedling give-aways and informational booths featuring Portland Parks & Recreation/City Nature, Neighborhood Tree Steward Program, Elm Monitoring program, Bureau of Environmental Service’s Grey to Green, Friends of Trees, and more

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