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A Man, a Plan, a Skatepark, Brooklyn Street

Monday Cover Vol. 7 Issue 6 - Colin Sharp

A palindrome it is not but for skaters in Southeast Portland, this week’s Monday Cover skater, Colin Sharp, has given the community a bit of skate solace. Like Theodore Roosevelt, Colin had a vision and found the means to make it happen. Unlike Theodore Roosevelt, Colin can snap a mean ollie. So in honor of Colin and all that he gives to the Portland skate community, a big thank you. Check out a few more pics of Colin about the Brooklyn Street skate spot after the turn.

Congratulations Colin!

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Brooklyn Street to Cal Skate

K.C. Videos - Brooklyn Street, Cal Skate, Commonwealth

The weather is improving, outdoor sessions are increasing, and K.C.’s camera is rolling. Action! First up, last weekend’s session at Brooklyn Street Skate Spot followed by Paul Fujita getting his game of skate on at Cal Skate. Note the bonus footage at Commonwealth Skateboarding as well. Check it out after the turn. EPM “here we go” Out.

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Tuned In

Monday Cover Vol. 6 Issue 13 - Michael McGovern

Opting for a sunny day session at the Brooklyn Street skate spot is this week’s Monday Cover skater, Michael McGovern. In addition to shredding the gnar a la this styling frontside tail slide, Michael kills it on the art front as well; check it. See a few more photos of Mike finding a bit of skate solace at Brooklyn after the turn.

Congratulations Mike!

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Skate Karma Opportunities

Pier Park Clean-Up/Benefit for Brooklyn Street Skate Spot

Are you looking to put your skate karma back in balance? Well, tomorrow, Saturday April 21st, presents at least two of these opportunities. First up is the annual clean up at Pier Park from 9am-1pm. Come on out and help spruce up the first skatepark built as part of Portland’s 19 skatepark plan. Next up on the skate karma tour is a benefit for the Brooklyn Street skate spot at Plan B. The festivities kick-off at 8pm and it’s sure to put your skate zen in perfect alignment. Check out all the details on the fliers after the turn. EPM “reaching skate enlightenment” Out!

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A Good Reason…

Brooklyn Street Skate Spot Benefit @ Commonwealth Sat. Feb 18, 2012

Well, you’ll need $8 bucks as well to drink some of that free beer in support of a benefit for the Brooklyn Street Skate Spot. The money goes to the skate spot and the beer, well it goes into your stomach and enters your blood stream. So head on over to Commonwealth tomorrow night for the festivities. Check out the flier after the turn. EPM “skate beer goggles, check” Out!

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Fast and Tight

Monday Cover Vol. 6 Issue 6 - Alex Dinwiddie

This week’s Monday Cover skater, Alex Dinwiddie, finds a speed line to frontside 5-0 in the pocket at Brooklyn Street Skate Spot. That’s one tight pocket and finding the speed to get on top of a grind is no simple feat. Stoked! Check out more pics of Alex having his way with the tightness that is Brooklyn Street Skate Spot after the turn.

Congratulations Alex!

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Dew Blood, Fuel!

Mason Merlino - Team Lifeblood @ Portland Dew Tour

Interested in a little 411 on Lifeblood Skateboards? Well, the folks over at Fuel TV took a trip to Unheard Skate Supply corporate HQ and Brooklyn Street Skate Spot in search of answers. Check out BK and the boys after the turn along with a full frame pic of Mason getting down during this year’s Portland Dew Tour. EPM “Johnny Turgesen ripping” Out!

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Support Your Local Skate Spot

Monday Cover Vol. 5 Issue 35 - Chris Klich

Guess what’s a year old? If you guessed the Brooklyn Street Skate Spot, give yourself a mental high-five. Better yet, grab your board and head out to your favorite local skate spot like this week’s Monday Cover skater, Chris Klich, finding a line up the pillar at Brooklyn Street. Check out a few more pics of Chris getting his shred on after the turn.

Congratulations Chris!

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Weekend Skate Socials

Mother's Day Weekend Skate Socials

Calling all skate social butterflies, prepare to flap your wings. There’s a whole bunch of skate events going down this weekend and kicking everything off is this evening’s art show at Commonwealth Skateboarding. Get all the details by clicking the links below. EPM “future cone dodger” Out!

Friday – May 6th

Saturday – May 7th

Sunday – May 8th

Grit and Soul

Grit & Soul - Brooklyn Street Skate Spot

Overcoming the elements to skate is a way of life here in the Northwest, requiring a bit of grit and determination to find that ever fleeting window of opportunity. This week’s foto-friday captures one of those sessions at the nascent Brooklyn Street Skate Spot. Check out all the action in the mirrored galleries, one gritty, one clean, after the turn. EPM “build it and skate it” Out!

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