There was a surprising sight tonight in Laurelhurst Park! Hula hoopers! The event grew gradually, from a few people to perhaps 50 by the time it was dusk. Tricks with hoops, dancing with hoops,hoops in the air and three women in one hoop - talk about teamwork, they got it going! We watched, and wondered who the hoopers were, and why they were at the Park with enough hoops for five times the number of people present. As we were leaving one of our group asked. Turns out it was World Hoop Day today. Their mission according to the World Hoop Day web site: "Since 2006, World Hoop Day has been dedicated to bringing dance, exercise and toy hoops  to under-privileged children living in extreme poverty and underdeveloped neighborhoods of our world." Some of the hoopers teach classes, organize 'h... 09/09/2009

Portland Oregon sometimes called Bridge Town due to all of the bridges that cross the Willamette River separating East Portland from West Portland. Nestled between Mt._Tabor  and the Willamette River on the East side is Beautiful Laurelhurst Park and Neighborhood.Laurelhurst is one of Portland's premier neighborhoods with elegant homes on beautiful tree lined streets and was once home to many of Portland's Early day Lumber Barron's.  City Neighborhood map provided by     Portland Online.             Above Gateway to Laurelhurst Park.            In Center of Laurelhurst Roundabout is Statue of Joan of Arc.     Homes above are a tribute to the beauty and grace of Laurelhurst Neighborhood in Portland Oregon. Herb Hamilton is a Real Estate Broker with RE/MAX Preferred Inc. Realtors working ... 05/01/2007