Women-owned Winery to Open Full-Time on Fremont
There’s a new wine and bottle shop in Beaumont Village. Since spring 2024, Landmass Wines has been open on Sundays as a pop-up shop from noon to 5 p.m. in the Crewel Summer plant shop at 4724 NE Fremont St. Beginning sometime in January, when they take on the Crewel space full-time, this women-owned winery will be open more days and hours, offering a “fresh take on classical wine-making.” Bottles, wine flights, and pours of their own product are available. Look for more information about Landmass in an upcoming BWNA newsletter. For now, visit landmasswines.com or follow @landmasswines on Instagram.
Bang Bang Goes out with a Whisper
NE Fremont Street’s Asian-fusion restaurant, Bang Bang, announced on Facebook Dec. 10 that its final day of service would be December 21. The restaurant operated at 4727 NE Fremont St. for 10 years. “We’re proud to have made it to 10 with the support of all of you,” the post stated. And for those who wonder: Wonderly, the bar/restaurant next door on Fremont, also owned by the Bang-Bang folks, remains open for business.
Food Carts and Cottage Cluster at NE 44th & Fremont Progressing
Daniel Silvey with DBS Group LLC is the developer of the food-cart pod at NE Fremont and 44th and the cottage cluster project just north of it on NE 44th. In December Silvey reported to BWNA that both projects are moving closer to completion, with final permitting for the nine-cart pod expected soon. It’s now slated to open in late spring or early summer with expanded interior seating and a play area for kids. “We heard from people that a play space would be a welcome addition,” Silvey said.
The cottage cluster project includes one existing house and nine newly built detached housing units, each on its own lot. The new builds will be completed and up for sale in late spring. The two- to three-bedroom homes range from 900 to 1,400 square feet. Silvey said the homes will be priced from “the high $400Ks to $600Ks.” The homes feature open floor plans and higher-end finishes. For more information about purchasing one of the homes, call Daniel Silvey at (503) 201-8537.
Break-in (again) Tough on Puddletown
It came our way in early November that Puddletown Games & Puzzles at 4120 NE Fremont St. was a victim of a break-in in October — their second in just over a year. During the first break-in, the store’s valuable supply of Magic: The Gathering cards was stolen.
The most recent theft included boxes of Pokémon cards as well as Magic: The Gathering cards. While fewer cards were stolen in October, the glass front door, costly to replace, was broken. Support store owner Miles English by making your winter indoor game purchases at Puddletown. An article about the break-in is available at tinyurl.com/2wpw9xd7.
Multnomah County Library Hours Change for Consistency
Multnomah County Library recently announced that its locations will have the same open hours beginning December 1, 2024, making it easier for people to plan their visits. This new schedule is also when library staff will be available to assist by phone and email. Open daily; hours vary. Visit multcolib.org/newstandardhours for more information.
Au Revoir to Long-serving Board Member
In a surprise announcement at BWNA’s December general meeting, board member Gary Hancock announced his resignation, a position he’s held since 2015. He has also served as chair of BWNA’s Friends of Wilshire Park committee. Gary cited his desire to spend more time on environmental protection activities as the reason for his departure.
BWNA President Al Ellis noted that Gary was always a “Mr. Can-Do,” stepping up time and again.
“Be it barbecuing at an all-neighborhood picnic or fundraising for Wilshire Park improvements, Gary has been there,” Al said. “It’s been a pleasure to have him on our board, and we wish him all the best.”
Gary’s departure leaves two voids: an opening on the board and an open chair position on the Friends of Wilshire Park Committee. Those interested in filling the board position should email President@BWNApdx.org. Gary suggests anyone who would like to take on chairmanship of the Friends of Wilshire Park Committee should contact him at outside503@aol.com.
Thank you, Gary, from the BWNA board, for your many years of service to the neighborhood!