🌱 Voodoo's Fluffernutter Donut + Explore Portland Music Month

Good morning, Portland! I'm Sean Peek and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, today's weather:

Winds subsiding with showers. High: 55 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Portland today:

1. A Portland-favorite doughnut spot is back again with another exclusive flavor. Voodoo Doughnut has announced its new fluffernutter donut. The delicious treat is deep fried and shaped like a peanut before being filled with marshmallow fluff, dipped in peanut butter, and topped with chopped nuts. The new treat was announced on Jan. 2. (KOIN.com)
2. January 2023 marks the arrival of the second annual Portland Music Month. Every time you see a show at a participating venue, a portion of the proceeds will go to Echo Fund. Echo Fund helps local creators to be empowered and successful. Every time you enter you will also be eligible for a variety of prizes. (Willamette Week)
3. A Portland Korean Church went up in flames early Tuesday evening. The three-alarm fire happened at SW 10th and Clay around 5:00 p.m. Nearby streets were shut down during the fire, causing considerable traffic. The church was abandoned, and no one was injured during the fire. (KOIN.com)

Today in Portland:

• Chxi San Playgroup at Native American Youth and Family Center (11:00 AM)
• Holiday Art & Gift Show at Alberta Street Gallery (11:00 AM)
• The Original Oregon Brew Tour at SE Caruthers Street (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Grant High School's winter performing arts show Grantasia was a resounding success! Great job to all the students and staff who made this possible. (Portland Public Schools via Facebook)
• The first online session of 2023 for the Nonprofit Association of Oregon is scheduled for Jan. 11. Join Chris Barron of Summit Bank to learn about banking in the digital age. (Nonprofit Association of Oregon via Facebook)
• Want to host a concert, movie, or cultural event at your favorite Portland park this summer? Now you can – just be sure to apply before Feb. 3! (Portland Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.