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Wednesday 7-Sep-05

• City Roses and Vistas Tour - The Portland Rose Test Garden is the oldest officially operated public rose test garden in the U. S. containing more than 8,000 roses in terraced gardens against a backdrop of city and mountains. The Pittock Mansion is a National Historic Register property, perched high above downtown Portland's skyline: built in 1914 by Henry and Georgiana Pittock who emigrated west by wagon train on the famed Oregon Trail. Henry established Portland's daily newspaper "The Oregonian" which is still published today. Outstanding features of the home: a magnificent marble staircase which curves its way up three floors; fine examples of woodcarving; ornamental painting; grillwork and plaster work; and a spectacular view of the downtown Portland skyline.

Thursday 8-Sep-05

• Mt. Hood Loop to Timberline Lodge Tour - Mt Hood rises 11,235 feet above sea level and is a dormant volcano with steam constantly spewing from fumarole areas. Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark, was constructed on Mt. Hood as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) project during the depression; it was dedicated by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt on 28 September 1937. It is located on the south side of the mountain about sixty miles east of Portland, 6,000 feet above sea level.
• Evening Salmon Barbecue Dinner - Diners will travel a short distance by bus to Oaks Park to enjoy a buffet feast which will include Pacific Northwest lemon dill grilled salmon, teriyaki chicken breasts, strawberry spinach salad, grilled corn on the cob, fresh fruit, and strawberry shortcake. Dinner will be outdoors and under cover. (Casual attire)
  

Friday 9-Sep-05

• Columbia River Gorge Tour - Throwing humility to the winds, the Columbia River Gorge is one of the most beautiful places in Oregon. The stunning beauty of its black basalt cliffs, ribbon-like waterfalls, and lush fir forests, the scenic vistas are spectacular. The 80-mile-long Gorge is a testament to the power of flowing water - over the eons; the mighty Columbia River has worn this deep gash into the volcanic rock of the Cascade Range nearly down to sea level. At points the canyon wall towers 4,000 feet above the river. The number one tourist attraction in The Gorge is Multnomah Falls, approximately 620 feet high and the nation's second-highest year-round waterfall.

Saturday 10-Sep-05

• Social (Ladies) Luncheon
• Members' Luncheon
• Fun Dinner-Dance

September 11-17 - National Cruise through the San Juan Islands and to Victoria, BC - Nor'westing 2005

• Sponsored by District 16 - About once each decade, USPS members have the unforgettable opportunity to participate in a national cruise hosted somewhere on America's most beautiful cruising waters.  These rare events  make for wonderful  memories that last a lifetime.  All who have been, will readily agree.