The Winners Are In

Stockhom, Sweden - submitted by Mike & Liz Labrum

Furthest from Portland: Stockhom, Sweden - submitted by Mike & Liz Labrum

Most Artistic - submitted by Barnabas Wond-Filotei

Most Artistic - submitted by Barnabas Wong-Filotei

Best Use of Person: County Commissioner Dan Saltzman - submitted by Larry Klobertanz

Best Use of Person: County Commissioner Dan Saltzman - submitted by Larry Klobertanz

Most Adventurous - submitted by Angela McCarty

Most Adventurous - submitted by Angela McCarty

Most Bizarre Sock Monkey: at Versailles - submitted by Quoc & Chau Le

Most Bizarre Sock Monkey: at Versailles - submitted by Quoc & Chau Le

Most Romantic - submitted by Brandi & Duane Butler

Most Romantic - submitted by Brandi & Duane Butler

Ultimate Grand Prize - sock monkey visits the oval office

Ultimate Grand Prize - sock monkey visits the oval office

Tonight’s Wine Tasting Still Outside

If you’re signed up for tonight’s wine tasting event, it’s still going to be outside. It’s not supposed to rain, but bring your jackets.

The mapquest directions are pretty sketchy…
If you are looking to turn on Andover Pl. off of 17th–there is no sign for Andover on 17th–the street is kind of marked Ochoco.  It is right by a railroad crossing thing. Then, just after you turn onto Ochoco, there is a fork in the road and you want to veer to the left onto St. Andrews.  Watch for  the Urban Camp balloons for both of these turns. Call Kendra if you get lost: 503.740.4887.

We’re going to have so much fun.

A Few Additions

Sock Monkey photos are still trickling in. According to this week’s poll, photos to do with water are likely to win the contest. Stay tuned this Sunday to find out if that’s true.

Submitted by Lindy Bartell

At Great Wolf Lodge

At Great Wolf Lodge

Submitted by Lillian Funk

Wine Tasting Tomorrow

Friday, August 1; 7:00-9:00 pm

Novice or a wine aficionado alike will enjoy this evening of guided palate exploration. After the tasting, sample from a delicious dessert bar (courtesy of our very own pastry chef). For ages 21 and over.

Cost: one bottle of your favorite Cabernet-Sauvignaun, or one with an interesting label

Location: Private Residence, 637 SE St Andrews Dr, 97202

In case of rain, meet at Mosaic. Check this blog for updates tomorrow.

This event is full. If you are signed up but unable to attend, please email Kendra as there is a waiting list.

Photo Contest Officially Closed

Yesterday at 5:00pm was the cut off for submitting your (sock) monkey around photos. Over 230 photos made it in under the deadline. Thanks to your ingenuity and summer travels, the judges have a tough job ahead of them.

Stay tuned this Sunday; winners will be announced at all three gatherings.

Water Wars Tonight

Come on Mosaic, it’s not that cold out. Tonight we’ll meet at Grant Park to square off in a number of team challenges ala “Wild and Crazy Kids”. To the victors go the spoils, pride and bragging rights. Basic gear provided, but feel free to bring water balloons and Super Soakers to your heart’s desire.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Grant Park: meet at corner of NE 33rd & US Grant Pl, 97212 (look for the Urban Camp balloons)

Sock Monkey Stars

Submitted by Emily LaLonde

Sock Monkey and Baby

at the wetting

"Jocko at the wetting"

Submitted by Doris Sanford

Desert Monkey

Desert Monkey with Captain Brent Chisholm USAF Pilot - nephew of Ginny Snodgrass 117 F. on 8/10/09

Desert Monkey with Captain Brent Chisholm USAF Pilot - nephew of Ginny Snodgrass 117 F. on 8/10/09

Submitted by Ginny Snodgrass

Face Off with Darth Vader

It looks bad right now, but it's not over yet.

It looks bad right now, but it's not over yet.

Submitted by Zach Banker