Happy new year everybody!
There’s more and more opening in the Lents town center… and a dentist at new-to-Lents’ Atlas Dental (9151 SE Woodstock Blvd) was featured in the Oregonian:

CThere’s a new Moroccan food at Cartlandia called La Camel. The cart is open Monday through Saturday, and catering is available every day.
They also have vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5TH
Christmas tree recycling:

“Recycle your tree with Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association and Pack 523! (Event) Drop off your un-decorated tree on January 5th, 9 am – 11 am at the Brentwood-Darlington Community Center (parking lot) and support two local organizations at once!
Thanks to local business The Green Man Tree Care, who provides this service to the neighborhood free of charge. This year, we are asking a suggested donation of $5, with 100% of proceeds going to benefit Pack 523 and Brentwood-Darlington Neighborhood Association.”

Once Upon a Time Family Theatre:

“Once Upon a Time Family Theatre is a magical mix of theatrical simplicity and grand storytelling for kids and their families. There’s always a slight twist to the traditional story that keeps these productions fresh. Though simply produced, these delightful and engaging productions will soon have everyone fully absorbed in the interaction of live theatre.”
This month’s production: “Snow White & Rose Red”
Portland Metro Arts, 9003 SE Stark St * 11:30 am * children $1, $2 adults $2
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6th
Live music and Mexican food in B-D:
“Trouble Cuts will be performing with friends and fellow scholars Gin & Tillyana plus Class M Planets. It’s an early show and it will be 2019 and we may have a few surprises. We’d love to see you!”
Misdemeanor Meadows, 6920 SE 52nd Ave * 7 pm – 10 pm * free