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Trick or treaters can stop by Rocky Mountain Village this year on their Halloween route.

On Oct. 31, parents can bring their children to the village at 55 Cokato Rd. to visit with residents and fill their bags with candy. Young pre-schoolers can stop by from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., and older school-age children can make their rounds in the evening.

“The residents, they light up when they see the younger generation, the children and the costumes that they’re wearing,” said village recreation therapist Shelley Moulton.

“[It’s] bringing up memories, bringing up emotions of when they took their kids out, or of grandkids coming to see them, or handing out candy to the kids when they were able to live at home.”

“Some people have grandparents that live in another country or…

Portland’s first shop dedicated solely to sake is now open inside a speakeasy alleyway, serving varieties you’d never find at your average neighborhood sushi restaurant.

Sunflower Sake opened in late fall at 5427 NE 30th St., adjacent to Dame: the wine shop and eatery known for hosting pop-up kitchens in its dining room.

The sake store is stocked with a carefully curated selection of approximately 125 bottles, all available to purchase. Those who prefer to sample and then commit can also take advantage of the on-premises tasting room, where you can explore rice wine by the glass, carafe or bottle along with an assortment of housemade snacks. Takeout from the area’s concentration of restaurants is also allowed.

“I’m focusing on sake that is…