Best Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations Near You

Apartments in Farview

Best Saint Patrick’s Day Celebrations Near You

Apartments in Farview

There are so many Saint Patrick’s Day events in the Portland area, making picking one a difficult task. One of the best Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in our area is the family-friendly Sellwood-Moreland’s 20th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade!

The festivities will commence with the Sellwood Middle School Marching Band leading a long parade that will feature fire trucks, police motorcycles, and bagpipes! The parade route circles through the streets of Sellwood-Moreland, beginning and ending at Saint Agatha School. Afterward, enjoy the Irish themed festival. At the carnival-like event, there will be a cakewalk, as well as Irish music and dancing. In addition to entertainment, there will be tasty food from local food trucks and Ireland’s famous Guinness beer. The parade begins at noon, with the festival starting immediately after at 12:30 PM and lasting until 5:00 PM.

The best part of all? This event is free! The Sellwood-Moreland’s 20th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Festival and Parade will be held rain or shine, so be sure to check the weather before attending. St. Agatha School is located at 7960 SE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97202, just a thirty-minute drive from the Lodges at Lake Salish Apartments in Fairview, OR.

Popular Places for Date Night This Week

Date Night in Fairview

Popular Places for Date Night This Week

Date Night in Fairview

The perfect date night does not have to be time-consuming or challenging! All around the Lodges at Lake Salish Apartments in Fairview, OR are a variety of excellent date night destinations!

Just down the road in Troutdale is the Black Rabbit Restaurant, one of the more famous places in the area. The Black Rabbit Restaurant features a romantic setting and a fantastic American menu that features options for everyone! While the wild boar entree might catch your eye, make sure to save room for dessert, as the chocolate cake is a perfect finish to a complete meal.

The Riverview Restaurant, also located in Troutdale, is the premier romantic outing destination in the area. Is there anything more romantic than sharing an upscale meal while watching the sun go down over the water? We highly recommend you call ahead and get reservations as Riverview fills with couples on the weekend, due to its romantic atmosphere and renowned menu.

No matter what you and your partner are looking for during your upcoming date night, there are plenty of options within driving distance. So make plans today! The Black Rabbit Restaurant is located at 2126 SW Halsey St, Troutdale, OR, while the Riverview can be found at 29311 SE Stark St, Troutdale, OR. Both are within a fifteen-minute drive of the Lodges at Lake Salish Apartments in Fairview, OR.

Alternative New Year’s Resolutions to Make in 2018

resolutionsThe new year brings with a chance to begin again, which often means New Year’s resolutions. Unfortunately, most resolutions fall by the wayside come March. Instead of making a bunch of resolutions that might not last, here are a few alternative ideas to try in 2018.

 

Make a Bucket List

Why not make a bucket list for the year ahead? Maybe you want to try a new food. Or perhaps you want to finally get to that one book you’ve been meaning to read. Making a bucket list is way more exciting and less restrictive than a list of resolutions. Plus, you have all year long to accomplish your goals! You can even consider making a 2018 bucket list for the entire family or with your partner. Get creative!

 

Focus on a 30-Day Challenge

Instead of trying to focus on a bunch of things all at once, give yourself a 30-day challenge. Let’s say you’re trying to get organized in 2018. Focus on decluttering one aspect of your life, one day at a time. Let’s say you finally organize your digital photos one afternoon. Or, you can spend one day finally getting the Tupperware organized. The key is to focus on small tasks each day for 30 days.

Two Reasons to Make The Lodges at Lake Salish Your Home

You will find few apartments as gorgeous as The Lodges at Lake Salish. If you are considering joining our community, here are two reasons that we hope will turn your musings into a reality:

  1. Our spacious apartments feature 9-foot ceilings (in some cases vaulted and displaying ledges). They offer kitchen islands, large patios, walk-in closets, and in-unit washers and dryers. The apartments are part of a community that enjoys fantastic amenities like a fitness center, a lakeside pool and spa, and a clubhouse with a theater room.
  2. It will only take one look at our location to understand why we rave about the views that you will enjoy from your home. Located at the shore of East Salish Pond, The Lodges at Lake Salish will infuse you with an incomparable feeling of serenity and gift you with some of the most gorgeous sunsets of your life.

Your family will thrive at The Lodges at Lake Salish. We look forward to having you as our neighbor!

A Holiday Concert to Add to Your Calendar

concertIt’s one of the busiest times of the year so a holiday concert might be just what you need to slow down. One of the ways you can do just that is by taking the family out for a holiday-inspired live performance. The Portland Columbia Symphony is one of the area’s premiere ensembles and this year, they’re presenting “The Night Before Christmas.” It’s an event that will have you feeling “holly jolly” in no time.

 

This concert features 13 brass performers as well as some talented percussionists. It’s snappy, jazzy, and brassy all mixed into one unforgettable performance. You’re sure to recognize some of your favorite holiday tunes and even be surprised by some unexpected ones, too. If you need a way to get into the spirit this December and enjoy the holiday season, now is your chance!

 

Concert Details:

  • Date & Time: “The Night Before Christmas” will take place this Sunday, November 17 at 3:00 pm.
  • Concert Location: The concert will be held in nearby Portland at the Mt. Hood Community College Theater.
  • Tickets: Ticket prices are $25 for adults and $10 for those 18 and under.

 

Do something the entire family can enjoy! To purchase tickets and find more information, go the event website here.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2018 at Mt Hood Lanes

When you have kids your heart is divided between celebrating the New Year as a family and/or staying up late and creating a ruckus at midnight. If you’re trying to decide which way to go, we have a suggestion: do them both and do them close by at Mt Hood Lanes in Gresham.

From 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm lanes will rent at $75 (shoes included), for as many games as you want, with party favors and a mock countdown for your little ones at 8 pm. That will be followed by a Family Monte Carlo New Year, from 10 pm to 1:30 am, when lanes will rent at $175 for 3 games, with unlimited pizza, soda, and meatballs, champagne or sparkling cider at midnight, and hats and party favors. Does that sound like fun? Take a look at the details here and then call them to make a reservation.

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones, and a safe and fun New Year’s Eve. We will “see you” again in 2018!

A Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe for Thanksgiving

cheesecake photoIf you need some ideas for your Thanksgiving desserts, then you’re going to love this pumpkin cheesecake recipe! This fall-inspired sweet treat is a holiday must for any friendly gathering, especially if you’re a fan of cheesecake and pumpkin pie. Looks like things just got a little sweeter. Here’s how to make it.

 

Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients

 

Directions

  1. First, preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Next, in a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Then, blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust. Set aside.
  3. Next, add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Then carefully spread the mixture over the batter in the crust.
  4. Last, bake in the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. When you’re ready to serve, simple cover with whipped toppings. 

 

It’s that easy! This pumpkin cheesecake serves about 8 so there’s plenty to go around.

Find the best Black Friday deals at Columbia Gorge Outlets

Your Thanksgiving dinner should be about love, family, and decadent food. It should also be about eating just the right amount to gather strength to have a productive Black Friday the following day… or maybe even starting that very same evening.

The tenants of The Lodges at Lake Salish are lucky, as the Columbia Gorge Outlets are just a 7-minute car ride away. On Black Friday, the Outlets will be Mecca! They will open at 6 pm on Thanksgiving evening and remain open until 1 am. Then, they will re-open early on Black Friday. This will be your chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping.

Additionally, be aware of the season’s activities planned at the Outlets; things like Victorian carolers, pictures with Santa, and bagpipe music. Such events are planned throughout December (see exact dates here).

We wish you a delicious Thanksgiving meal, a busy Black Friday, and that you’ll get filled with holiday spirit!

Halloween is Better at the Oregon Zoo

Halloween

The Halloween season is here! Looking for some fun places to visit this year with friends and family? Don’t forget about the Oregon Zoo. They have events and attractions lined up this October that are educational, safe, and exciting. Bet you didn’t think about making the zoo a part of your Halloween plans! Only a short drive from your Fairview apartment, it’s worth checking out. Here are some upcoming festivities.

 

Squishing of the Squash

October 27, 2017 – 11 am to 11:30 am

What is “Squishing of the Squash,” you ask? Well, it’s one of the zoo’s favorite traditions and you don’t want to miss it. The annual “Squishing of the Squash” is back. Where else can you watch some of the world’s largest animals demolish some of the largest pumpkins? At the Oregon Zoo, of course! Purchase your tickets here.

 

Halloween Saturday

October 28, 2017 – 10 am to 3 pm

If you have little ones, then make sure you take them to “Howloween Saturday” because it’s going to be a blast. Let them learn all about wildlife from the experts and later, join in on a scavenger hunt throughout the zoo to collect candy and prizes! Lion, tiger, and bear costumes are encouraged! You can purchase your tickets here.

 

Find fun and healthy pumpkins at Fazio Farms

Technically pumpkins are a fruit because they have seeds, but once cooked most people consider them a vegetable. Either way, this fruit/vegetable is quite good for you as it is full of potassium and Vitamin A. But the other great thing about pumpkins is that they are just plain fun. You can’t see one without thinking about a Halloween Jack-o-Lantern, or about your home decorated for the fall season. Or maybe even about a delicious pumpkin pie!

Do you still need to buy some pumpkins for your house? We can recommend Fazio Farms, a family business located at 9028 NE 13th Avenue in Portland 97211. They’re open from 4 pm to 8 pm during the week, and 9 am to 8 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. They can provide you with pumpkins of all sizes and colors, plus other fresh produce like cucumbers, squash, dill weed, and so forth.

Fazio Farms is just a 20-minute drive away from The Lodges. Find more information about them here.