Jason Vondersmith
Life Editor, Sports Contributor at Portland Tribune
Original Portland Tribune reporter — now Life editor, Sports contributor. Native of Alaska. Likes Celeste, wine, cats, baseball cards and fitness
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portlandtribune.com | Jason Vondersmith
If you have spare time on your hands, here's an idea for you: Pika watching for the Oregon Zoo. The zoo seeks American pika watchers for summer, as the programs returns with "science, hiking and cuteness in the Columbia River Gorge," publicity says. Cascades Pika Watch is a collaboration between organizations and volunteers convened by the zoo to locate and map pika populations. On May 8-10, the zoo is offering free crash courses on how to identify pikas and participate in the project.
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portlandtribune.com | Jason Vondersmith
The Portland Winterhawks got themselves back into their Western Hockey League second-round playoff series with Everett. And, momentum began early in Game 3, as Ryan Miller scored 15 seconds into the game and Portland went on to beat the Silvertips 3-1 Tuesday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Silvertips lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 with Game 4 at 7 p.m. Wednesday at VMC. Miller took a feed from Kyle Chyzowski and beat goalie Raiden LeGall point blank.
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portlandtribune.com | Jason Vondersmith
Reminder: Get ready to rock ‘n’ roll with Rydell High’s senior class on select dates through May 18 in Broadway Rose Theatre’s “Grease.” Follow Danny, Sandy, and their classmates as they bring the 1950s to life. Featuring unforgettable songs like “Greased Lightnin’,” “We Go Together,” and “You’re the One That I Want,” the classic will have you singing and dancing (just as with the movie). Directed by Sarah Jane Hardy, performances take place at the Broadway Rose New Stage, 12850 S.W. Grant Ave.
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portlandtribune.com | Jason Vondersmith
The Portland Winterhawks have been very competitive against the Western Hockey League's top team, Everett, in a second-round playoff series. But they're in an 0-2 hole in the best-of-seven series after consecutive overtime losses. With Everett dominating the extra period on its home ice, Julius Miettinen scored 5:46 into overtime as the Silvertips beat Portland 4-3 Saturday. Games 3 and 4 are at Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, April 15-16.
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lakeoswegoreview.com | Jason Vondersmith
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Calling all volunteers: The Standard's Volunteer Expo, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, hopes to pair giving people with giving nonprofits. If you want to give back, it's a good place to start. It'll be at Pioneer Courthouse Square. https://t.co/EvGsqaTZRF https://t.co/heDmh5s29G
Plan to watch Wilsonville's Kelly Bartlett on "Lego Masters" on Fox, starting Sept. 28. Pamplin Media Group recently featured her in a story about her Butteville Store work. Here's the info: https://t.co/he0LVl7FsZ https://t.co/wCobfYxeBY
Portland artist Mike Bennett, who has built quite a reputation for fun in recent years, is at it again. His Painted Pines park, full of wood cutout cartoon characters and more, takes over top floor of Lloyd Center in early 2024. Huge, ambitious project. https://t.co/mg3A718aPN https://t.co/U6AQhMHxda