A waxing 3/4 moon hangs in the clear blue sky; Three stages of a variety of blues musicians to choose from; the setting, along a relatively narrow grassy strip of Portand bounded by the Willamette River on one side and the business of downtown Portland on the other that is called Tom McCall Waterfront Park; local sponsors provide the impetus and the Oregon Food Bank reaps the proceeds to support thier programs providing food to folks that need it.

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Getting outdoors and seeing the world around you is a fantastic excuse to use your Saturday.  Once a month on the second Saturday Penny and Phil schedule a walk/hike and lunch to somewhere interesting.  You may find yourself walking about the streets of the Portland/Vancouver metro area or climbing to a vista overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.  Read articles about the walks here.  Once a year the walk also incorporates a photo scavenger hunt where you experience small points of interest on your way while striving to compete against other teams.  We enjoy these chances to get out and do something thanks to the organizational skills of Penny and Phil.  It is all about experiencing and enjoying the world around you with friends.

See slideshows of the walks and hikes here!

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Over a dozen Cascade Zydeco members made the trek Mothers' Day Weekend to San Diego, CA for the 8th Annual Gator By The Bay Zydeco, Blues and Crawfish Festival. This festival is a must for those who want to relax in the sun and enjoy the sounds of the south.  Not only can you dance and enjoy the music, but there are great opportunities to sample Cajun cooking, learn how to cook Cajun foods, take dance lessons, and participate in informal workshops related to Cajun and Zydeco music.

Beausoleil has won the 2009 Grammy in the Zydeco/Cajun category. Michael Doucet famous lead fiddler admits he has never heard the album for which they were nominated as it was recorded live at the New Orleans Jazz Fest.

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