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	<title>What's the Word? &#187; Arts &amp; Culture</title>
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		<title>&#8220;Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th&#8221; Store Brings Bling to Washington County</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2010/09/saks-fifth-avenue-off-5th-store-brings-bling-to-washington-county.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Marsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH held a grand opening today at its newest location &#8212; Bridgeport Village! This is the first Saks 5th Avenue OFF 5TH located north of San Francisco.
The discount luxury store was unveiled in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and shoppers were lined up to be the first to experience what proved to be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shakespeare from Screen to Stage</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2010/08/shakespeare-from-screen-to-stage.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 22:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Birgitte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I fell in love with Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night when I first watched the 1996 film of the same name starring Helena Bonham Carter.  Shakespeare’s wit, plot entanglements, and character mistaken identities got me hooked. When I heard that Bag&#38;Baggage Productions was performing my favorite Shakespeare play, I didn’t hesitate. And a play performed outdoors in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Festivals &amp; Celebrations Galore</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/09/festivals-celebrations-galore.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Angie Marsh</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get out and enjoy unique events this weekend!
SATURDAY, Sept. 26: 
Medieval Market Day
The Beaverton Farmers&#8217; Market hosts a one-day celebration of a time when all markets were open-air markets. So put on your medieval garb and join in the fun, including artisans demonstrating medieval crafts, children&#8217;s activities, music, cooking demos and sword tournaments.
This event is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Sights and Smells from the Oregon Lavender Festival 2009</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/07/sights-and-smells-from-the-oregon-lavender-festival-2009.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:28:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Heather Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Helvetia Lavender Farm]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mountainside Lavender Farm]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
More than 20 lavender farms throughout the state opened their doors during the annual Oregon Lavender Festival. And what a weekend for this annual fest to explore the many lavender farms of  Washington County!  During the festival you can tour lavender farms, nurseries, and celebrate with a lavender-based Artisan Fair.
First we headed out to Mountainside [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Fairy Tale Parody is Fun Theatre for All Ages at the Beaverton Civic Theatre</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:38:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you ever wonder how things went for Cinderella and Prince Charming in the Enchanted Kingdom after 20 years of marriage? Well then, do I have a theatre suggestion for you! “Happily Ever Once Upon” written by Virgina Kidd, is a delightful play that will be presented by the Beaverton Civic Theatre at the Beaverton [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Summertime and the Livins&#8217; Easy at Garden Vineyards</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/06/summertime-and-the-livins-easy-at-garden-vineyards.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:02:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sunyi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Washington County groupie,
Here is a little post from one of our stakeholders.  Summer eves + wine + outdoor lounge + movie??!!  I don&#8217;t drink much wine personally (I know, it&#8217;s a shame), but I&#8217;d go just for the outdoor lounge.  It&#8217;s gorgeous! 
   Check out this week&#8217;s flyer. 
Hi Friends,
Thanks to everybody who made it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Volunteering for the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/06/volunteering-for-the-portland-rose-festival-grand-floral-parade.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 23:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Allison George</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Are you going to the Grand Floral Parade on Saturday, or watching it on television perhaps?  If so, look very, very carefully for the green trim along the bottom of the St. Mary’s Academy float.  It will surely be some of the finest tree branch artistry you’ll ever see- especially the front corner on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vinology &#8211; For the Love of Wine</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/06/vinology-for-the-love-of-wine.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/06/vinology-for-the-love-of-wine.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Julia Adam</dc:creator>
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The North Willamette Vintners are kicking off their Vinology class series, featuring a Wine Lovers track and another for Professionals. The Wine Lovers series is the one for you whether you&#8217;re an avid wine lover or just discovering the lifestyle. This is an educational, entertaining and hands-on opportunity to advance your love of wine, with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Philanthropy and Fun at Washington Square</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/05/philanthropy-and-fun-at-washington-square.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/05/philanthropy-and-fun-at-washington-square.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 19:59:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sunyi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Yesterday a few of us went to Washington Square to volunteer for the &#8216;Dress for Success&#8217; organization of Oregon.  For those of you who haven&#8217;t been keeping up, &#8216;Dress for Success&#8217; is an international non-profit promoting the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Titanic: Treasures from the Deep at Washington Square Mall</title>
		<link>http://blog.visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com/2009/05/titanic-treasures-from-the-deep-at-washington-square-mall.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2009 20:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sunyi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hey Portland &#38; Metro residents and visitors,

Here&#8217;s something free to check out while you&#8217;re out and about.  Titanic: Treasures from the Deep, a new mobile museum featuring over 50 authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site of the legendary RMS Titanic, tells the personal stories of its passengers in a setting unlike anything seen before. [...]]]></description>
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