Lifeline Community Church Paster Robert Weaver

A yearly event, the St. Johns Posada reenacts Joseph and Mary's search for shelter on the night of Jesus' birth. Children from local middle schools play the parts of Joseph, Mary, and a multitude of angels.

Brayan Moreno-Loa, the youngest member of the Astor Elementary School Chess Team contimplates his next move.

When St. John's Professional Wrestling legend Sandy Barr died, a public funeral was held in Cathedral Park under the St. John's bridge.

Heber Thurston, owner of AAA Auto Wrecking holds a catalytic converter-- a favorite target of metal thieves. Heber paints his converters bright orange as a way to identify them as his.

Teacher JesseAnne Hake compairs tattoos with 2-year-olds in her classroom at Growing Seeds preschool.

Josh Townsley of the Sauvie Island Drainage district walks along the levie that has protected parts of Sauvie Island since 1939.

Patrick Rock, owner of Rocksbox gallery brings avent gard art to North Portland.

Polly Craft has been playing bingo at this Lombard location at least once a week for the past 20 years.

Standing on the deck of her floating home, Michelle Tworoger talks about the freeway expansion that will force her to relocate after 20 years.

Brandon Meek sells produce for Sweet Leaf Farm at three different Farmers' Markets around Portland

Ella Thomas has been volunteering for over 20 years. Now 94 she donates time to the Good Samaritan Oregon Food Bank AND the American Red Cross.

Darrell Boles takes some ribs out of the smoker at Big Kahunas where you can get authentic Hawian-style bbq.

"I take my dog pretty much everywhere. I almost never use a lease sort of to make a statement...to show that nothing is going to happen"

Jamie Partridge, mail carrier in Northeast Portland for 24 years has been bitten by dogs 12 times. Recently he missed two weeks of work after being mauled at work. The dog that attacked him still lives on his route.

Rudy Speerschnieder makes all his ice cream by had at his stand Junior Ambassador's on N. Albina.

Joanne Bowman, the executive director of Oregon Action

suzy kitman working on a new portrait

Joseline Medina and her father Juan medina celebrate Joseline's Quincenera

Nancy Fedelem, owner of Salty's Dog and Cat Supplies, holds Brian, one of her four dogs.

Humboldt Principal Jamila Williams (middle in purple) works with a group of eighth graders at the school's new garden project.

The James John Cafe now serves a Sunday night dinner by reservation only. Chef Aaron Solley can be seen with Suzanne "Plating" the nights main course of pork-loin.

The Red Sea church located in St. Johns attracts a younger and more alternative crowd then other older area churches.

Paster Shaun leads weekly sermons at the Red Sea Church.