🌱 Tow Truck Drivers Promote Move Over Law + Mardi Gras Kicks Off

Good morning, neighbors. Michelle Paul here with your fresh copy of the Portland Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in the community.

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Here are the top three stories today in Portland:

1. Dozens of tow truck drivers in and around the Portland area hosted an awareness event to raise awareness about the Move Over law after a Portland tow truck driver remains in the hospital weeks after being hit by another tow truck driver while working. The Move Over law requires that drivers must either slow down to 5 miles per hour below the posted speed limit, or they must move over a lane when passing a car on the side of the road with flashing lights. (Fox 12 Oregon)
2. The Mysti Krewe of Nimbus hosted its 12th annual Mardi Gras ball to kick off Mardi Gras celebrations this past Saturday night at the Wonder Ballroom. Hundreds of attendees dressed in Mardi Gras costumes and danced to New Orleans-style jazz bands. (Fox 12 Oregon)
3. Local 10-year-old Lilly Ryder was surprised during Portland Fan Expo with a custom wheelchair built for her by volunteers of Magic Wheelchair. Ryder is a "superfan" of the character Princess Peach, and the wheelchair was designed accordingly to match Ryder's favorite character. (KOIN.com)

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Today in Portland:

• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Rose & Thistle Pub (7:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At The Triple Lindy (7:30 PM)
• Ekta: The Unity Project At The Jack London Revue (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters! Check out this list of five properties to recently hit the market in and around the Portland area, including a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house for $329,000. (Portland Patch)
• Join the Alameda Neighborhood Association for a local history program on Wednesday, Mar. 1 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Fremon United Methodist Church. Reserve your spot by emailing the association at alamedanewsletter@gmail.com by Feb. 24. (Alameda Old House History)
• The Portland Art Museum is teaming up with the nonprofit OK You to host the OK You Challenge, a contest that encourages high school students to create creative projects showing how to explore and express their feelings. Learn more about the contest here. (Portland Art Museum via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.