Four Things I Learned This Week (May 31)

Water Avenue Coffee is served at The People’s Courts. I was very happy to learn this news and it makes me want to check out The People’s Courts even more. They posted a video of their cafe space, and it looks nice. Also, know that you can go to The People’s Courts and just enjoy their food and drink without playing sports there. In their FAQ they say, “You are welcome to come eat, drink, watch a game, hang out, etc. without paying any fees.” I wonder if they will show the 2024 Paris Olympics there? 2700 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland

A Fling, a Party, and a Market. There are a bunch of things going on this Saturday, June 1, including the Spring Fling Block Party in Montavilla from noon to 5pm (live music, art, vendors, food at the Rocket Empire Machine food hall, Gigantic Brewing’s tap room); the Parking Lot Party at the pizza cart Reeva starting at 4pm (food, drink, music, vendors); and Rocky Butte Farmers Market‘s first market day of the 2024 season (9am to 1pm) at their new location next to Glenhaven Park. 6935 NE Glisan Street, 7727 NE Sandy Blvd, NE 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou, Portland

Demarco’s Sandwiches is closing. Big bummer for those who love east coast-style sandos: Demarco’s is closing their Division Street location; Saturday, June 30 is the last day you can access their food at that cart at that location. However, they will still do events and catering. So there’s that. And in their words: “COME DOWN AND SAY HELLO SO WE HOPE YOU COME DOWN AND CRUSH US FOR THE NEXT MONTH.” 4606 SE Division Street, Portland

40 LBS Coffee is moving to SW 6th and Washington this summer. It looks like this new location is the Aspect on Sixth building, where FORTE has been (their website says they closed April 30, so just a little over a month ago). According to the 40 LBS Instagram, “Currently we are doing pop-up Tuesday through Thursday from 8-noon, if you are in the area come say hi.” They also talk about construction that will be starting up in a couple of weeks. They will be hiring for this location. 400 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland

Are You the Next Assistant Market Manager for the Rocky Butte Farmers Market?

Keri Friedman took this photo of tomatoes front and center from a vendor at the Rocky Butte Farmers Market.

Today I learned that the Rocky Butte Farmers Market—which has a new location this season—is hiring an Assistant Market Manager for the market. This position requires a physical presence at each of the market Saturdays, plus you get to be in the middle of the action, working with a stellar staff. Pay is $18/hour.

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A New Location for Rocky Butte Farmers Market in 2024

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Fun times at the old location of the Rocky Butte Farmers Market, with even more enjoyment coming to their new location. Photo credit: Rocky Butte Farmers Market

After a pop-up (2018), a monthly market (2019), a COVID break (2020), and three years of weekly markets (2021 to 2023), the Rocky Butte Farmers Market returns in 2024 with another season of weekly markets—at a new location.

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Bingo Night at My-O-My: Support the Rocky Butte Farmers Market

As many of you know, I love the Rocky Butte Farmers Market and have talked about it on the blog a number of times before. The market season is over, but now ’tis the season for giving—and that includes and opportunity to support this great market serving Northeast Portland neighborhoods, outside of the active market season. To do just that, head to My-O-My this Tuesday evening for bingo night!

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