6 • The Southwest Portland Post FEATURES / NEWS October 2015 Expect to see a thousand witches and goblins at Halloween in the Village By Erik Vidstrand The Southwest Portland Post Halloween falls on a Saturday this year so Multnomah Village may be a bit more congested, and scarier than usual. Approximately 1,500 – 2,000 little goblins will descend upon local businesses asking for treats or a trick. Halloween in the Village will take place from 3 – 5 p.m. on Oct. 31, rain or shine. Ty e S t e i n b a c h , c o - o w n e r o f Thinker Toys, said it’s one of the highlights of the year. “It’s our way of giving back to the community,” Steinbach said. “Safety is our utmost concern and dishing out fun, and candy, is our goal.” Sheriff cadets and traffic police will be on hand to assist ghosts and zombies at crosswalks and will direct traffic. The route begins at Starbucks, heads clockwise through the village, and finishing at dentist Lisa Jensen’s office. One unnamed owner said that parking is insane, half of the kids Recreational marijuana are from out of the area, and pillow cases are packed with loads of candy. The Herrle family discussed their plans while they were out enjoying a final summer day of sunshine. Ella will be a mermaid, and h e r b r o t h e r, E v a n , i s going to be a portal god (a reference to a popular video game). “ We ’ r e h e r e f o r Multnomah Days and Breakfast with Santa,” said mom Christine who is dressing as a giant pink squid, “but somehow we have missed Halloween.” They’ll be making their first try at it this year. Riversgate Church, one of the sponsors, will be h o l d i n g a c a r n i v a l i n Christine Herrle with son Evan and daughter Ella are their new building at 7634 coming to the Halloween festivities for the first time. SW Capitol Hwy. Switch (Post photo by Erik Vidstrand) Clothing is sponsoring from Starbucks) with all donations a photo booth at the Southwest going to Neighborhood House. Community Health Center (across (Continued from Page 1) business neighbor. According to White, traffic and parking has not been an issue on Troy Street west of 35th Avenue. “Both our businesses have great parking,” White said, “and the traffic flow is much slower here compared to where they used to be located (31st Avenue and Capitol Highway)”. Sales of edibles have been put on hold until the OLCC advisory committees and other regulatory agencies can firm up the rules about marketing, packaging, child proofing, and labeling. The OLCC anticipates decisions won’t be finalized until the end of next year. Smoking marijuana in public is still illegal. Consumers can only smoke in their homes or backyards. Several other business owners in the village, all who wanted to remain anonymous, said they are pleased with the new regulations and some said that they are looking forward to Oct. 1. Editor’s Note: While recreational marijuana will be initially untaxed, a 25 percent sales tax begins in January, ending the tax holiday. For more information on recreational marijuana sales and use, visit www. whatslegaloregon.com. POST A-Z BUSINESS CARD DIRECTORY 503-244-6933 < HJAM FInAncIAl ServIceS, llc > Hans J Manseth, CFP ® Certified Financial Planner TM ‘lIvIng & WorkIng WItH clIentS locAlly SInce 2001’ hans@hjamfinancial.com • www.hjamfinancial.com 825 NE Multnomah Suite 1150 Portland, OR 97232 503.227.4817 ext. 3033 • 888.769.6532 Hans J Manseth, CFP® is a Registered Representative and Investment Adviser Representative of, and securities and investment advisory services are offered solely through, Equity Services, Inc. (ESI), Member FINRA/SIPC, One National Life Dr., Montpelier, VT 05604 (800) 344-7437. HJAM Financial Services is independent of Equity Services, Inc. TC83373(0215)1 YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN 20 years in Multnomah Village! “Call Kenny!” Kenneth S. Morse CCB License #195820 503-939-5452 9663 SW Barbur Blvd Portland, OR 97219 (503) 206-7462 OPEN 10AM-8PM, 7 Days www.paradisepdx.com Our knowledgeable and helpful staff will assist you with both medicinal and recreational products. 10% OFF Entire Order (Expires 10/31/15) Deirdre McDonnell | Realtor® dmcdonnell@windermere.com OFFICE: (503) 497-5422 CELL: (503) 360-8939 www.deirdremcdonnell.withwre.com Advertise in our Business Card Directory Contact Don at 503-244-6933 for details. Deadline for November is October 20. morseks@aol.com Excellent SW Portland references Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 503-246-2564 www.mvdentalcare.com 7717SW34thAvenue•Portland,OR97219 (MultnomahVillage•SWCapitolHighway&34thAve.) 9715 SW Barbur Blvd. Portland, OR 97219-6097 Phone: (503) 246-3373 Fax: (503) 246-2767 Rx Hotline: (503) 246-0861 Open 7 days a week www.pacif icveterinaryhospital.com Email: clientcare@pacvh.com