Summer Concert Series
Leach Botanical Garden invites families to come out every Friday in July for their Children’s Music Series for kid-focused live music. Different artists will perform in the Far Meadow, 11 […]
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2022 Hidden Bottle Hunt
The Oregon Beverage Recycling Cooperative (OBRC) is hosting the 2022 Hidden Bottle Hunt Wednesday, July 6-Sunday, July 10 by hiding six commemorative bottles in parks and trails throughout the state.
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Weekly Cribbage
Join other cribbage lovers (newbies welcome, too) every Tuesday, 6 pm at The BeerMongers, 1125 SE Division St., for tournament-style cribbage. Opponents are paired randomly and winners advance through the
Family Movie Matinee
Kids can watch a great movie and adults get to enjoy happy hour prices at Steeplejack Brewing Co., 2400 NE Broadway St. Movie begins at 3:15 pm, happy hour pricing
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Clean Up Hawthorne
The Hawthorne Blvd. Business Association invites the community to help keep Hawthorne Blvd. Clean every Monday at 11 am, meeting outside Dairy Hill Ice Cream, 1428 SE 36th Ave. No
AHC Offers House Research Series
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) is bringing back its popular series on how to research the history of a vintage home or building this month. The virtual four-part series takes
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Urban Nature Series Continues
Mt. Tabor Park’s Urban Nature Series continues into November with a series of free outdoor activities emphasizing the natural beauty of Mt. Tabor Park and the importance of large urban
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9th Annual Catio Tour
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Portland Audubon offer two tour options for the 2021 Catio Tour Saturday, September 11, 10 am-2 pm. The Tour showcases nine distinct outdoor
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August 2021 Events
Rail Heritage Center Reopens – The engine house where the locomotives reside at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center is now open 1-5 pm, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Oregon Pacific
Weekend Closure of I-84 For Bridge Installation
UPDATE: As of July 1, the planned closure for bridge installation has been postponed. PBOT will announce the new dates when they become available. After more than a year of
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AHC June Walking Tours
The Architectural Heritage Center offers walking tours in June that include the commercial and industrial architecture of Sandy Blvd., Ladd’s Addition and more. Visit for more details and to register.
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Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade
Through June 13, take a tour of Portland residential and business front porches, front windows, yards and walkways for the Porch Parade. An online map with locations of all registered
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PCC Art Student Exhibition
The work of Portland Community College (PCC) art students is on virtual exhibit at pcc.edu/galleries/student-exhibit. An awards presentation and conversation with the jurors will take place via Zoom Friday, June
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Laurelhurst Elementary Auction
Laurelhurst Elementary School holds a virtual auction Saturday, June 5, 6-8 pm. View the catalog at laurelhurstschool.schoolauction.net/shine/catalog. The auction benefits Laurelhurst Elementary and the PPS Parent Fund. Questions? Email gina@laurelhurstauction.org.
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Laurelhurst Workshop
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association presents the second of a two-part, in-person workshop on implicit bias and institutionalized oppression presented by Dr. James Mason. Sunday, June 6, 1-5 pm at the Laurelhurst
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Hood Feminism Author Talk
Literary Arts, Meyer Memorial Trust and The Women’s Foundation of Oregon present a talk by Mikki Kendall, author of Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women that a Movement Forgot, Wednesday,
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Cleanup Connections Webinar
The Association of Oregon Recyclers hosts a panel discussion Tuesday, June 15, 10 am. Presenters from SOLVE, Surfrider, Adopt One Block and the City of Portland will discuss how to
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Juneteenth
The holiday, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery and the emancipation of African American slaves. Visit juneteenthor.com
Juneteenth on Foster
The Foster Area Business Association will promote Black-owned businesses along SE Foster Blvd. Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20. Visit fosterarea.com for details on participating and enter to win a gift
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Urban League Job Fair
The Career Connections Job Fair is one of Urban League’s ongoing efforts to engage, educate and empower the workforce. See ulpdx.org for more information and to register for the Tuesday,
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Youth Job Fair
The Portland Youth Opportunity Fair is a job and resource fair for youth aged 16-24, that takes place Friday, May 7, 11 am. Find resources to prepare for the fair
Human Solutions Gala
The virtual gala, There’s No Place Like Home, takes place Friday, May 7, 5:30 pm. The event is free for all to attend and support the organization’s work. Make a
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DOZA Hearing
City Council will hear public testimony on the Design Overlay Zone Amendments (DOZA) project Wednesday, May 12, 2 pm. Watch the virtual meeting at portlandoregon.gov/28258.
Foreign Policy Challenges
The Willamette Women Democrats will host an online discussion by retired Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates about the likely approaches of the Biden Administration to meet its foreign policy objectives and
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May Fuchsia Sale
The Oregon Fuchsia Society will hold their Annual May Fuchsia Sale Saturday, May 15. Visit Tran’s Automotive, 4810 SE Belmont St., starting at 9 am for hardy uprights, ground covering
Creative Writing Workshop
Join Write Around Portland and the Portland Art Museum for a free, online creative writing workshop exploring setting, place and landscape and drawing inspiration from works in the Ansel Adams
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Laurelhurst Two-Part Workshop
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association presents a two-part, in-person workshop on implicit bias and institutionalized oppression presented by Dr. James Mason. Session 1: Sunday, May 23, Session 2: Sunday, June 6, both
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Portland Rose Festival Porch Parade
Starting Monday, May 31, the Portland Rose Festival encourages residents to decorate their front porch, front window, yard or walkway. The Festival will produce an online map with locations of
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The Lot with Hollywood Theatre
In May and June the Hollywood Theatre and The Lot at Zidell Yards will present a series of film and music at 3030 S Moody Ave. with a full stage,
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AHC April Walking Tours
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) offers walking tours in April that include Belmont-Sunnyside, Mt. Tabor neighborhoods and others. Visit for more details and to register. $12 AHC members, $20 non-members.
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LWV Resources
The Portland League of Women Voters will be provide a new study, Portland Police Bureau – Oversight and Accountability, for the community on its website, lwvpdx.org, by April 5. Mid-month
Climate Crisis Discussion
The Willamette Women Democrats host an online discussion with Meredith Connolly, Oregon Director of Climate Solutions, and Senator Jeff Golden Thursday, April 8, 4:30 pm. They will speak on Oregon’s
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Everybody Reads: Ross Gay
Literary Arts presents the culminating event of their 2021 Everybody Reads with an online lecture by author Ross Gay Thursday, April 8, 6 pm. Gay’s 30-minute talk will be followed
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AHC Online Book Talk
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) hosts a virtual talk with author Rhys Scholes as he discusses his new book Portland’s Hawthorne Boulevard Thursday, April 8, 6:30 pm. Register at .
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South Portland Exhibit
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) will reopen its exhibit galleries to the public Saturday, April 10 with the exhibit South Portland and the Long Shadow of Urban Renewal on view.
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OMSI After Dark & Virtual Science Pubs
OMSI is offering The Science of Clean, Safe Drinking Water Virtual Science Pub Tuesday, April 13 and Living with Volcanos in the Pacific Northwest Tuesday, April 20. Both run 6:30-8:30
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Case for Change Competition
Join Time For Homes in their two-day case competition to create an actionable plan to end homelessness. The event will explore diverse solutions with teams working on one or more
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Food Systems Virtual Event
The Portland Fruit Tree Project presents a virtual happy hour event with anti-hunger and sustainability aficionado Andrew Fisher and Susannah Morgan, CEO of the Oregon Food Bank. With one in
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Bridge Replacement Meetings
Three public meetings will take place relating to the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program. The Equity Advisory Group meets Monday, April 19, 5:30-7:30 pm, the Community Advisory Group meets Wednesday,
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Green Dreams: Re-imaging Portland
The Portland Parks Foundation, Regional Arts & Culture Council, Portland Art Museum, Converge 45 and Urbanism Next invite you to participate in the next series of programs with leading voices
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AOR Virtual Silent Auction
Starting at 7 am Wednesday, April 21 (the eve of Earth Day), the Association of Oregon Recyclers (AOR) will host an online silent auction to raise funds to support their
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Earth Day
Thursday, April 22 is Earth Day. The first Earth Day was in 1970 and gave a voice to an emerging public consciousness about the state of the planet. It went
#Virtualandia! 2021
Literary Arts’ youth poetry slam competitions, Verselandia! and East Side Slam! are combining forces to take place in on online event Thursday, April 29, 5:30-7 pm. Students from local public
Stride for Seniors
Mark your calendars for Meals on Wheels’ 4th annual Stride for Seniors event Saturday, April 24, 9 am-4 pm. Teams and individual walkers can pick up t-shirts, walker kits and
Laurelhurst Two-Part Workshop
Laurelhurst Neighborhood Association will present a two-part, in-person workshop on implicit bias and institutionalized oppression by Dr. James Mason. Session 1: Sunday, May 23, Session 2: Sunday, June 6. Both
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Central Eastside Cleanup
Join SOLVE, the Central Eastside Industrial Council and community members for litter cleanup in the Central Eastside Industrial District Wednesday, March 3. Pre-registration at is required. Staggered event check-in 8:45-9:30
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Grow Your Own Produce
Wednesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 11 Permaculture Rising offers an online class Indoor Seedstarting, Early Season Plantings & Perennial Veggies. Facilitator Marisha Auerbach will discuss the importance of good
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BEEvent Pollinator Conference
The 7th Annual BEEvent Pollinator Conference takes place online Saturday, March 6, 9 am-4 pm. Topics presented include creating a bee haven, a look at native bee declines in North
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Friends of Mt. Tabor Annual Meeting
Join the Friends of Mt. Tabor at their annual meeting Monday, March 8, 6:30 pm on Zoom. The meeting will include a presentation by Geoffrey Donovan on the importance of
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Plastic Film Recycling Webinar
The Association of Oregon Recyclers will present a panel conversation about residential plastic film recycling and the status of film end-markets Tuesday, March 9, 11 am-12:30 pm. The free webinar
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Climate Change Panel Discussion
Portland League of Women Voters will record an online panel discussion with local and state experts including Tim Miller, Director for Oregon Business for Climate, who are taking actions to
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NAMI Multnomah
Join the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Multnomah for an overview of their programs, classes and events. They promote improved access to services, increased opportunities for recovery, reduced stigma
Re-inventing Portland
On Thursday, March 17, 5 pm Portland Parks Foundation presents their next Green Dreams talk entitled Re-inventing Portland: Parks, Public Space, Memory and Justice with Liz Ogbu, designer, urbanist, racial
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Skate Pop-Up at Lloyd Center
Rose City Roller’s popular “winter break” outdoor skating days have been extended through the end of March. Held in the open-air, covered parking garage, there are two sessions available each
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Skate Pop-Up at Lloyd Center
Rose City Roller’s popular “winter break” outdoor skating days have been extended through the end of March. Held in the open-air, covered parking garage, there are two sessions available each
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AHC Virtual Gala
“Portland House Party” is a reinvention of the Architectural Heritage Center’s annual gala that promises to charm and cheer you out of the doldrums of late winter. The Thursday, February
Fixin’ to Cook Winter Vegetables
The Portland Farmers Market and Cook First PDX present cooking demonstrations highlighting winter vegetables, root to leaf. Each demonstration includes recipes, techniques and resources to make it easier to get
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Free Parking at Metro Parks
Metro is offering free parking at Oxbow and Blue Lake regional parks, Broughton Beach, M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp and Chinook Landing Marine Park on selected days in 2021.
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Cocktail Class for a Cause
Dregs Vodka presents a virtual cocktail class supporting Next Up, Thursday, February 11, 8-9 pm. Instructor Lydi McLuen, Bar Director at Kex will make two vote-themed cocktails. Participants have the
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Portland Winter Light (non)Festival
Instead of a large, centralized festival, this year’s activities will take the form of pop-up light art installations throughout the city. Public art exhibits will be available for viewing the
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Love In Motion
Street Trust holds a unique online storytelling event called Love in Motion Thursday, February 4, 5:30 pm. Four local leaders Pam Stoddard, Augusto Carneiro, Candace Avalos and Paul Buchanan, share
Window Shop on SE 28th
Portland Made and Makers Union PDX have collaborated with Window Shop 2020 to host a series of pop-ups in vacant storefronts throughout Portland. The goal is to help local makers
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AHC Virtual Gala Seeks Volunteers
The Architectural Heritage Center’s (AHC) gala goes virtual on Thursday, February 25. It will be free and open to all. The event is their biggest of the year, typically attracting
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Community Energy Project Virtual Workshops
The Community Energy Project, an organization that provides free home services focused on safety, health and energy efficiency is offering DIY Weatherization workshops and Oregon Community Solar presentations virtually in
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New Avenues for Youth Holiday Store
Each year New Avenues for Youth sets up a “store” that provides young people they serve experiencing or at-risk of homelessness the opportunity to choose their very own holiday gifts.
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Shop Local: Built Oregon
Built Oregon is a non-profit collective of volunteer business mentors serving Oregon’s Maker culture to create an equitable and sustainable future for all Oregonians. Their marketplace was founded in 2016
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ZooLights
The Oregon Zoo’s annual holiday event returns like never before. This year there’s a new way to illuminate the season. Drive through the display of 1.5 million lights through January
Northwest Made Holiday Market
Mercy Corps 7th annual market is running now through Wednesday, December 30 with products made and sold by local businesses. Products can be sorted by category and there is a
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Season’s Feedings
The Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon’s (FCCO) annual cat food drive, Season’s Feedings, is underway through Thursday, December 31. Donations can be dropped off at participating stores or at FCCO’s
Green Dreams Happy Hour Conversation
Portland Parks Foundation’s Green Dreams conversations continue Monday, December 7, 5:30-7 pm with Vivek Shandas’ insight on how cities shape the environment and visa versa, including shaping the people who
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Chanukah Pop-Up Shop
Chabad of NE Portland is coordinating with Everything Jewish and offering its fourth annual Chanukah Pop-Up Shop. There will be an assortment of Chanukah candles, menorahs, chocolate coins (gelt), dreidels,
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Crafty Wonderland Virtual Market
Crafty Wonderland usually holds their craft market at the Convention Center on Saturday, December 12. This year on that day, they will instead hold a virtual market. Their website brings
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Nutcracker Vignettes
The Classical Ballet Academy presents Nutcracker Vignettes, a walk or drive through event in Eastmoreland. Local artists Vinnie Angel, Mark Molchan and Ralph Welker get the whole family in the
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Longest Night Service
Portland Mennonite Church is holding an online Longest Night service of readings, contemplative music and prayers, Monday, December 21, 7 pm. Visit portlandmennonite.org for the Zoom link or to join
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Christmas Eve Service
The Portland Mennonite Church is offering a 30-minute online service of carols and storytelling on Thursday, December 24, 7 pm. The service will end with a candlelit singing of “Silent
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LWV Presenting 2020 Election Debriefing
After the 2020 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Portland will present a program on the meaning and impact of the national, state and local election results. Three
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Independent Police Review Community Meeting
Representatives from the OIR Group, a firm that specializes in evaluating law enforcement agencies, will be holding a community meeting in conjunction with the Interfaith Peace & Action Collaborative (IPAC)
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Learn to Homebrew Day
In 1999, Learn To Homebrew Day was established by the American Homebrewers Association to promote homebrewing. Join homebrewers worldwide on Saturday, November 7 as they brew beer and learn about
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Gather Film Documentary
Friends of Family Farmers in collaboration with Small Farm School presents a Gather film documentary and discussion as part of their InFARMation: Racial and Food Justice Series. Free Story Space
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Detrash Portland
Detrash Portland is a group of people who want to help keep Portland beautiful. They welcome anyone who is interested in making a quick and visible difference by picking up
PDX Black Collective Night Market
Every Friday and Saturday, 6-10 pm, now through the December shopping season, the PDX Black Collective Night Market will take place at 215 SE Morrison St., Suite 2004. The indoor
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October Community Events
AHC Walking Tours – The Architectural Heritage Center is continuing its tour of local neighborhoods to explore their architecture and history in October. Tours are limited to eight to nine
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2020 Catio Tour Goes Virtual
The 8th Annual Catio Tour, hosted by the Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon and Portland Audubon, takes place virtually Saturday September 12, 10 am-4 pm. The event will showcase 10
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Portland Adult Soapbox Derby is ON!
The Portland Adult Soapbox Derby, an annual event for the past 22 years, will roll on, though a little differently than in past years. Instead of filling Mt. Tabor Park
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AHC Neighborhood Tours Resume
The Architectural Heritage Center (AHC) began resuming its neighborhood tours in July and has added new tours for August and September. To meet COVID-19 mandates and keep participants safe, tours
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Hawthorne at Home
The Hawthorne Street Fair is moving online this year, being dubbed “Hawthorne at Home,” and will retain the feel of a street fair. Attendees will be able to visit vendor
Oregon Fuchsia Society Sale
The Oregon Fuchsia Society’s annual May Fuchsia Sale is scheduled to take place as previously planned on Saturday, May 16, 9 am-2 pm (or until all plants are sold) at
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Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater
One of Giovanni Pergolesi’s most celebrated works, Stabat Mater, is a 12-movement piece that alternates solos and duets that will be presented at Tabor Heights United Methodist Church, 6161 SE
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Columbia River Orienteering Event
The Columbia River Orienteering Club is holding a season kickoff event at Mt. Tabor Saturday, March 28, 11 am-3 pm. Beginners, families and dogs welcome. Visit webscorer.com/register?raceid=209464 to register.
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Fair Share 2020
Learn about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and meet local farmers Sunday, March 22, 10 am-3 pm at The Redd, 831 SE Salmon St. Activities include cooking demos, kids activities and
Climate Dharma: Love in a Time of Unraveling
An intensive workshop to breathe, connect and find balance as we look deeply at the climate crisis and the complex stresses. Join presenters Dale Borglum, Belvie Rooks, Polo Catalani, Betsy
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Portland Sings!
This community sing-along and casual, group-singing opportunity is for everyone wanting more music expression in their life. Sunday, March 15, 2-4 pm at Artichoke Music, 2007 SE Powell Blvd. Sliding
Mt. Tabor Tree Identification Walk
The public is invited to attend a free walk with Bob Rogers to identify many species of trees found in the park Sunday, March 15, 2 pm. Meet at the
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Viking Pancake Breakfast
3/11/2020 UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED The Sons of Norway’s Grieg Lodge hosts a pancake breakfast Sunday, March 15, 8:30 am-12:30 pm. The all-you-can-eat breakfast features Viking pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links,
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Meet the Mayor’s Senior Policy Advisor
The public is invited to meet Robert King, Mayor Wheeler’s Senior Policy Advisor for Public Safety Thursday, March 12, 7 pm at the former police facility on SE 47th Ave
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Multnomah Master Gardeners Speakers Series
Growing Wisdom through Organic Gardening will be held Tuesday, March 10, 7 pm at Taborspace, 5441 SE Belmont St. Gentiana Loeffler, Professor of Horticulture, Clackamas Community College, will share how
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Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Annual Meeting
Monday, March 9, 7-8 pm the Friends will hold their Annual Meeting at TaborSpace, 5441 SE Belmont St., reporting on what was accomplished in 2019, announcements and the election of
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Ascension Church Spaghetti Dinner
Since 1948 Ascension Church has held their annual spaghetti dinner. This year’s meal takes place Sunday, March 8, 2-7 pm at 743 SE 76th Ave. (Tony Rinella Hall Entrance). $13
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Imelda’s Shoes Opens Adjoining Store
26 year old Imelda’s and Louie’s Shoes has launched a new venture, Imelda’s Apparel and Gifts, adjoining their flagship Hawthorne Blvd store. A grand opening celebration takes place all day
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Memory Cafe
This event is designed for those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia along with their caregivers, Thursday, March 5, 4:30-6 pm at Authentic Thai, 3829 SE Division St. Share,