TRAIL BLAZERS AND MODA HEAD WEST ON SEPT. 19 FOR FOURTH ANNUAL RIP CITY RELAY This year’s route will include stops in Astoria, Seaside, Tillamook, Forest Grove and Salem PORTLAND, Ore. (August 4, 2016) – The Portland Trail Blazers and Moda are proud to announce the fourth annual Rip City Relay. Beginning Monday, Sept. 19, a team of Trail Blazers ambassadors and staff will embark on a week-long journey around the state of Oregon, engaging with Trail Blazers fans all along the way. This event brings Oregon communities together with energy and enthusiasm to showcase the Trail Blazers as “Oregon’s Team”. Astoria will be the starting point of this year’s relay on Monday, Sept. 19, at the Farmers Market. From there the relay team will be traveling down the coast to Seaside on Sept. 20, Tillamook on Sept. 21, Forest Grove on Sept. 22, and finishing in Salem on Sept. 23. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the excitement and energy of the Trail Blazers all over Oregon once again with the Rip City Relay,” said Chris McGowan, President & CEO of the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter. “We love to see passionate fans across the state rallying together around our team and each other.” An entire day of events are being scheduled in each city along the route, and everyone who participates in the festivities will be encouraged to sign a basketball as a symbol of their involvement and support for the Trail Blazers. As part of the Trail Blazers’ and Moda’s partnership to showcase healthy and active living, events will focus on providing activities for kids, including school assemblies and basketball clinics. Supporting partners of this year’s relay include Bi-Mart, Energy Trust of Oregon and COUNTRY Financial. Visit the Bi-Mart table to enter the youth or adult contests for a fun experience and your chance to win awesome Bi-Mart and Trail Blazers prizes. Energy Trust, in collaboration with the Trail Blazers, has been instrumental in Rose Quarter sustainability efforts, and will be handing out free limited edition Trail Blazers shirts as part of a free home energy review at all stops on the relay. COUNTRY Financial will be setting people up with giveaways at all stops of the relay, including a chance to win pre-season tickets. The visit in each city along the route will conclude with a ceremonial flag raising with city officials, followed by the Rip City Fair, a free, community gathering from 4-6 p.m. featuring activities for all ages. Affiliates along the Trail Blazers Radio Network will participate in the festivities in each city (Astoria / Seaside – 94.9 FM KBGE; Tillamook – 1590 AM KTIL; Forest Grove / Salem – 620 AM KPOJ). Below are the locations for each Rip City Fair along the route: Astoria, Sept. 19 – Farmers Market (12th and Duane St.) Seaside, Sept. 20 – Broadway Middle School (1120 Broadway St.) Tillamook, Sept. 21 – Farmers Market (2nd and Laurel Ave.) Forest Grove, Sept. 22 – Farmers Market (21st and Main St.) Salem, Sept. 23 – State Capitol (Court St. NE) Many Trail Blazers personalities will participate in different legs of the relay, including Founding Broadcaster and Ambassador Bill Schonely, Trail Blazers TV Broadcaster Kevin Calabro, Radio Broadcaster Brian Wheeler, Blaze the Trail Cat, the BlazerDancers and more! Please visit www.trailblazers.com/ripcityrelay to get updates and information all along the relay, and fans can follow the relay’s progress on Twitter @RipCityRelay and by using the hashtag #RipCityRelay.
I'm now able to fly with the team! Portland airport's new pet bathroom is now open for business http://www.oregonlive.com/commuting/index.ssf/2016/08/portland_airports_new_pet_bath.ht
The team heard about the guy without a parachute and wondered if a dog could do it and land on his feet
...glad they included the whole state -- "Oregon's team" sure is making an effort to include all of it's primary regions -- whoever planned this relay is a fool -- way to alienate 85% of the state!
