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Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival
Get ready for the 92nd Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival, a one-day celebration in Verboort, Oregon.
Bring your appetite for the famous all-you-can-eat sausage and kraut dinner, or take home bulk sausage and kraut to create your own festival feast. Don't miss the one-of-a-kind Bazaar, filled with vintage jewelry, plants, handmade holiday décor, potholders and quilts, and homemade baked goods and jams. There's fun for the whole family, including kids' activities, family bingo, festival merchandise, and plenty of photo opportunities. Guests 21 and older can relax in the beer garden with beer, wine, cider, sausage and kraut, and college football on the big screens.
Come celebrate the community spirit of nearly 850 volunteers and discover why the Verboort Sausage and Kraut Festival is always worth marking on your calendarâthe first Saturday in November.
Youâve Got Mail Movie Bingo
Join for Nora Ephronâs endlessly charming Youâve Got Mail, the cozy, bookish romantic comedy that makes the dial-up internet age feel magical. Grab a bingo card curated by Violet Hex and play along as Kathleen Kelly and Joe Fox fall in love one anonymous email at a time.
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) fall in love in the anonymity of the Internetâboth blissfully unaware that heâs trying to put her out of business.
1998. Directed by Nora Ephron. Runtime: 1hr 59min. Rated PG.
Multi-day events
8The Teen Table
The Teen Table is a relaxed, hands-on cooking experience for teens who want to feel more comfortable in the kitchen, learn to cook for themselves, and spend time with other teens who enjoy good food.
Whether theyâre brand new to cooking or already have some experience, weâll focus on building practical skills and confidence. Rather than following strict recipes, teens will learn how to think like a home cookâhow to make decisions, work with what they have, adjust as they go, and turn simple ingredients into food theyâre excited to eat.
Weâll also cover meal planning, kitchen organization, time management, using ingredients thoughtfully, making adjustments, and cleaning up. Most importantly, teens will gain the confidence to cook without needing a recipe to tell them exactly what to do.
Every class ends with everyone sitting down together to enjoy what weâve madeâbecause cooking is more fun when itâs shared, and learning how to feed yourself well is a pretty great skill to have.
The goal is simple: to help teens feel at home in the kitchen, make food they enjoy, and learn how to take care of themselves through cooking.
November Menu:
Herb Roasted Chicken
Seasonal Vegetable Sides
December Menu:
Veggie Chili
Cornbread
What to expect:
Price is per person and includes the class, all ingredients, and dinner.
Each class is hands-on and centered around preparing a meal together. Weâll cook, talk, experiment, ask questions, make mistakes, and figure things out along the way. Thereâs no pressure to already know what youâre doing or to be a âchefââ just a welcoming space to learn at your own pace.
Some food allergies and intolerances can be accommodated, but please note that we may cook with eggs, dairy, nuts, poultry, beef, pork, and fish. If youâre unsure whether the class will be a good fit for your dietary needs, please inquire before registering.
This series is for kids aged 13-18
About our Instructor:
Chef Leta Merrill is the founder and Pasta Maia, a seasoned culinary instructor, and also a mom of teens. She loves cooking with families and teaching young cooks in a fun, hands-on environment. Inspired by the Cucina Povera philosophy of simple, resourceful cooking made with love, Leta brings old-world Italian warmth and a love of gathering around the table to every class.
The Thanksgiving Warm Up: Truffle Class
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and weâre helping you get ready. Join us at Yamhill Valley Vineyards for a weekend of holiday inspiration, special wines, and a few things to make your celebrations extra memorable.
Saturday, November 21st at 11am: Truffle Class - Chef Norma Buchholz will lead you through preparing, rolling, and decorating your own chocolate and pumpkin truffles. Perfect for bringing to your Thanksgiving festivities as they keep for up to two weeks!
$50/person, $30/person for Wine Club Members.
All weekend long - Shop large-format wines at special prices, stock up on your holiday favorites, and sample our jams, mustard, and vinegar for thoughtful gifts and additions to your Thanksgiving table. Weâll also have recipes to inspire your holiday menu and wine specials to help you get a head start on stocking the cellar.
Stop by, find something delicious, and get ready to gather. Your Thanksgiving starts here!
Soup & Bread: Haitian-style
Friday, November 6, 2026
6:00-8:30pm
with Elsy
Why Do Haitians Eat Pumpkin Soup (Soup Joumou)?
Soup Joumou is much more than a delicious Haitian pumpkin soup. It is a powerful symbol of freedom.
During the colonial era in Saint-Domingue, now Haiti, enslaved Haitians prepared elaborate foods for their French colonizers while living under a brutal system of slavery that denied them freedom and dignity. Soup Joumou was one of the dishes the slaves were not permitted to enjoy.
After Haitians defeated the French and declared their independence in 1804, this pumpkin soup (Soup Joumou) became a symbol of their newly won freedom. Today, Haitians around the world continue the tradition of eating Soup Joumou on January 1st to celebrate Haitiâs Independence Day and honor the courage, resilience, and freedom of their ancestors.
In this hands-on class, weâll explore the history and cultural significance of Soup Joumou while learning different ways to prepare this delicious Haitian soup.
Weâll also make French baguette and Haitian bread from scratch to enjoy alongside our Soup Joumou.
Students may choose to use beef in their Soup Joumou or keep it vegan.
Registration for this class will close on Wednesday, November 4 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Essential Knife Skills
Monday, November 2, 2026
6:00-9:00pm
with Katie
Fine-tuning your skills with a kitchen knife can greatly improve the cooking experience. Join us for this hands-on class and learn the reasons for various knife styles, how to care for and handle your knife, proper kitchen posture, how to best execute specific cuts, the basics of honing and sharpening, and more. Bring your own knife from home (if youâre able) and learn how to make your tools work for you!
The materials for this class session are all vegan-friendly, nut-free and gluten-free.
Registration for this class will close on Saturday, October 31 at 5pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.
Music BINGO (OC)
Argentina Appetizer Cooking Class Paired With Natalieâs Estate Wines
Join us at Natalieâs Estate Winery for the second stop in our Around the World Appetizer Cooking Series!
Spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon cooking, sipping, and dining as Amy Civica, The Kitchen Fairy, guides you through preparing three delicious Argentinian-inspired appetizers.
ON THE MENU
Provoleta
Warm, grilled provolone seasoned with oregano, garlic, chile, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread. Paired with this appetizer is the 2024 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir.
Argentine Beef Empanadas
Handmade golden pastries filled with seasoned beef, onions, peppers, olives, and traditional Argentine spices. Paired with this appetizer is the 2023 "Elephant Mountain" Syrah.
Chimichurri with Meat
Savory grilled meat served with Argentinaâs classic fresh and vibrant chimichurri sauce. Paired with this appetizer is the 2022 Meritage.
COOK, TASTE & SIP
After cooking, sit back and enjoy the appetizers you've created, each thoughtfully paired with handcrafted Natalieâs Estate wines.
Discover how the right wine pairing can enhance and transform the flavors of each dish while you cook, taste, sip, and dine!
A GIFT FOR YOU!
Attend any 2 classes of our Around the World Appetizer Cooking Series and receive 1 complimentary bottle of Natalie's Estate wine featured in the class.
Additional upcoming classes are foods from Morocco and France.
EVENT DETAILS
Sunday, November 15, 2026
2:00 PMâ4:30 PM
Natalieâs Estate Winery
16825 NE Chehalem Dr.
Newberg, OR 97132
$79 Cellar Club Members
$89 General Admission
Please book early as the seats are limited! Thank you!
Holiday Baking Class
The holidays may still be a few weeks away, but the best baking traditions are worth starting early! If you fill tins with homemade cookies, love bringing something sweet to a holiday gathering, or dream of giving beautiful gifts from your own kitchen, this class is for you.
92nd Annual Verboort Sausage & Sauerkraut Festival
The 92nd Annual Verboort Sausage and Sauerkraut Festival is a one day celebration of food, fun, and tradition in the small Dutch community of Verboort near Portland, held in support of Visitation Catholic School and Church. Enjoy a seated dining room experience with unlimited sausage and sauerkraut, with reduced pricing for seniors, veterans, and children, and no charge for children under 5. Drive through and walk up to-go dinners are available, and bulk sausage and sauerkraut can be purchased to take home. Throughout the day, explore a bustling marketplace with a bazaar, baked goods, exclusive merchandise, a Christmas shop, and childrenâs games. Additional highlights include bingo, a beer garden, a snack booth, and a plant sale.
Great British Baking Class: Classic Desserts
Experience the spirit of Bake-Off without the pressure! Spark your creativity, expand your knowledge of classic desserts and craft your own signature recipe. Practice baking between classes. Great for home bakers.
Drag Bingo Featuring Riley Burrows
Drag Bingo is here! Join us for an awesome evening of drag, comedy, prizes, and more. Hosted by the incredible Riley Burrows, your "Hostess with the Mostest", one of the Pacific Northwest's leading drag performers! You can find her here, you can find her there, you can find her everywhere - From Portland to Boise to Seattle to Bend and back again! Don't miss out, start making your plans now!!!
Each entry ticket provides one bingo card to play all 3 games during the event. Additional cards can be purchased for $5 each during the event, while supplies last. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Flatbreads of the World: Chapathi & Paratha
Join Chef Zach for an evening of crafting Chapathi and Paratha, two beloved traditional Indian flatbreads. These unleavened breads are flaky, buttery, and perfect for pairing with curries, dipping into hot chai, or even enjoying as a meal on their own when filled. In this class, we'll learn to make a single dough and transform it into both chapathi and paratha, with the paratha filled with flavorful curried potatoes. Dipping sauces covered too!
What to expect:
Class will include all instruction, tools, recipes and ingredients.
There will be some demo, and some time for hands-on cooking.
Wine & beer available for purchase during class.
Our breads will contain wheat flour, oil, butte and chili. Please inquire before registering if you are unsure if this class will be a good match for your dietary needs.
About our Instructor:
Zach Goldman came up in New York City kitchens, working from dishwasher to chef. Looking for more out of life, he sold everything and wandered the US on a motorcycle. He landed in Portland - because it's wonderful - and he likes foraging for Oregon Chanterelle mushrooms. Besides cooking at Cookshop, he teaches private cooking lessons, consults on home kitchen renovations, and works in wineries in the Willamette Valley. He lives in Northeast with his partner, Kayleigh, and their cat, Bren.
Kids Book Group
Join the conversation and find new books to read with a bit of flavor! We will be reading books together and then have a cooking activity that ties in with our title.
For ages 5â9
Learn Sushi-Making Basics - Sushi Making Cooking Class In Portland | Classpop!âą
Tired of eating sad desk lunches and pretending instant noodles are âa vibeâ? Join Chef Jimmy for âLearn Sushi-Making Basicsâ, a hands-on cooking class through Classpop! where youâll learn how to make something delicious without Googling âeasy dinner ideasâ mid-meltdown.
Whatâs Included:
- A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
- An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
- All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
- Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets youâll use daily.
- A full meal you cooked yourself (yes, you!)
- A recipe youâll want to brag about in the group chat.
What to Expect:
- Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense.
- A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills.
- Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game.
- Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girlsâ night or group fun.
What to Know Before You Go
- Comfortable, casual clothing is recommended for this hands-on experience.
- 21 + years old to attend the class.
- â° Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.
- Enjoy a selection of beverages available for purchase on-site.
Nivardo âââââ
Loved every minute of it. Jimmy went over every step clearly and answered everyoneâs questions. The food was very tasty! Thank you again.
Cheryl âââââ
Chef Jimmy did a great job with our class. He answered all our questions and it was a fun time.
JeffreyCharles âââââ
An excellent class all around. Chef Jimmy was prepared and led us through the steps giving valuable tips along the way. All in all an enjoyable afternoon.
Whether youâre in it for date night, a fun night out with friends or just here to finally learn how to cook something thatâs not dry, this cooking class is the perfect fit!
Book now!
For additional information and dates visit Learn Sushi-Making Basics
Learn to make Nashville Hot Chicken and Cornbread from scratch with the guidance of Chef Tashi! Open to All Ages!
Pre-Thanksgiving Party
Holiday Appetizers Class
Join Middleground Farms for a festive evening on the farm as they celebrate the art of holiday entertaining with an inspired collection of beautiful, delicious appetizers. Theyâll share the secrets to creating impressive little bites, balancing bold flavors and adding those special finishing touches that make party food feel extraordinary. Along the way, youâll explore clever make-ahead strategies, easy entertaining shortcuts and a few chef techniques that will have you feeling like a pro at your next gathering.
Tikkun Olam: Cooking for Outside In
Select Sundays | 12:00-2:00pm | Marlaâs Kitchen
Contact: Rick Botney Join us for a cooking session for Outside In, whose mission is to help homeless youth move toward improved health and self-sufficiency.
Thankful for Drag Queen Bingo with Poison Waters
Pass the gravy and bring on the glamour. Serving up a fabulous helping of bingo, laughs, and Thanksgiving fun at the Hi-Lo Hotel. Join the one and only Poison Waters as your host, with two fabulous queens performing and plenty of sparkle to kick off your holiday season. Gather your friends, bring your chosen family, and get ready to gobble up a good time.
Share the love: Please bring a canned or shelf-stable food item to donate to Estherâs Pantry. A little generosity can make a big difference, and weâve got plenty to be thankful for.
Come hungry for fun and ready to give back. These queens are serving more than turkey.
Trivia Night at Mississippi Pizza & Atlantis Lounge
Trivia nights on Wednesday and Thursday. Hosts trivia nights, bingo nights, and music events. All-ages venue with pizzeria offering vegan and gluten-free options. Atlantis Lounge is adjoining cozy bar with nautical drink menu.
CLUB IMPACT â BINGO NIGHT â PORTLAND
Join us for Bingo Night at Club Impact, a fun and social evening for adults in the Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) community to connect, play bingo, and enjoy time with friends.
FIRST COVENANT CHURCH
4433 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97215
đ„ Who: Adults in the I/DD community, along with families and support staff
đ” Cost: $5.00 entry for participants â caregivers attend free
đȘ Food: Snacks will be available
đČ Bingo cards are provided (no markers needed). Enjoy chances to win prizes in a relaxed, welcoming Club Impact environment.
Walk in event â No registration required
Empanadas
Join Chef Fabi for a fun and hands on Empanada Class. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this in-person class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the art of making delicious empanadas. Chef Fabi will guide you with a step-by-step hands on process of preparing the dough, making the filling and salsa, and folding these mouthwatering treats. Become a pro and share these treats with your friends and family!
What to expect:
Class will include all instruction, tools, recipes and ingredients.
There will be some demo, and lots of time for hands-on cooking.
Sampling what you made at the end of class or taking home leftovers. Be sure to bring tupperware!
This class is dairy free friendly and gluten free friendly.
Wine and beer available for purchase during class.
Please purchase a ticket for each person attending. Kids 12 and up are welcome to attend with an adult.
About our Instructor:
Chef Fabi has been teaching cooking classes for over 10 years in the Portland area and calls Cookshop in SE home. She attended culinary school 12 years ago and has worked in many kitchens since but found her love of being a cooking instructor along the way. She studied a variety of savory and sweet cuisines while in culinary school, including Asian cuisine and baking and pastry! Chef Fabi was born in Mexico to a Mexican and Spanish family and learned how to cook from her Mama, Fabiola. She now shares her families recipes in all of her cooking classes with you!
Serve a Meal at Jean's Place (age 18+) *Hands On*
Support a meal for the ladies at Jean's Place! Volunteers will be asked to bring ingredients to contribute to the meal and the group will prepare dinner on-site to serve to the ladies living at Jean's Place. The volunteer leader will contact each volunteer to instruct you on what ingredients to bring. We're counting on you! It is imperative that if you sign up for this project, you intend to be there and provide the ingredients that are assigned to you. When volunteers don't show up, we're not able to make the meal. If you are unable to attend, please let your Volunteer Leader know ASAP! Please note: no volunteer will be turned away due to lack of resources. If bringing a food item is a hardship for you, please alert the project leader. Everyone will then help facilitate a game of bingo, which will include prizes for the winners! Join us for this unique experience! Volunteers are asked to refrain from wearing strong fragrances, such as perfume and cologne, during their volunteer shift. A part of Transition Projects, Jean's Place is a transitional housing program for adult, single homeless women. Project Requirements: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to attend this project. If you plan to bring guests you MUST reserve slots for them. The best way to do this is to create a Volunteer Team, then sign up your team for this project. IMPORTANT NOTE: You are responsible for ensuring that everyone signed up through your team attends - only sign up team members who have confirmed their availability. Teams that repeatedly sign up, but do not show up or show up with fewer volunteers than they signed up, may be removed. To add or remove team members from a project, click on "My Account" and then "My Teams," above. Click "Sign Up" below to reserve your spot! Need help signing up? Call 503-200-3364 or email [email protected].
Laminated Dough with Chef Luca
Laminated dough includes many pastry shop favorites: croissants, danish, and puff pastry. In this class, weâll focus on the items from the first two categories, making yeasted, layered, delicious baked goods that always seem daunting to the average home cook. Learn to all the fundamentals to creating these amazing pastries at home!
What to expect:
Class includes all ingredients, recipes, tools and instruction.
Instruction via some demo and some hands-on cooking.
Our recipes will include wheat flour, dairy, sugar, and eggs.
Plenty of sampling, plus recipes to take home.
About our Instructor
A San Francisco native who has lived in Oregon since 2010, Luca Ponti has been helping in the kitchen since he could talk. He started cooking professionally at Veritable Quandary, a quintessential Portland restaurant, where he developed his skills ranging from osso buco to pastry. He later became Lead Baker and Kitchen Manager at Sweedeedee in North Portland. where he became known for his exuberant energy, creativity, and the best pie in the state of Oregon, according to People Magazine. He is now the owner & creator of SquirrelmealsPDX: an at-home private chef experience!
Tortilla, Sope & Gordita Making with Fresh Corn Masa
Compartiremos nuestras recetas favoritas y hablaremos sobre la historia del maĂz en las culturas indĂgenas de AmĂ©rica, asĂ como los beneficios para la salud del mĂ©todo tradicional de procesamiento del maĂz, la nixtimalizaciĂłn. Este evento es de cupo limitado y requiere inscripciĂłn previa. La inscripciĂłn se abre el 10/24 a las 10:00 am.
Thanksgiving Rehearsal
Are you intimidated by what most people believe is the food holiday of the year? Or are you looking for new ideas and to shake up the old standbys? The Kitchen at Middleground Farms will be doing a big practice round for the upcoming holiday. Youâll walk away with the confidence you need to plan, time and execute a delicious holiday meal. There will be a big feast at the farm table to end the day.
B-Movie Bingo
Itâs simple. They play bingo to the most awesome movie cliches ever committed to celluloid, like âlong boring scene or male ponytail," "teamed up with rookie or animal," and "white suit or tropical ending.â For maybe the first time in a theater, see the relatives and employees of A-list actors you know and love, like Sylvester Stallone, whose brother bears a remarkable resemblance to him. Compete for prizes. Yell at your fellow movie nerds over the elusive and mysterious âblank square!â Relax: itâs B-Movie Bingo.
Every first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm, Hollywood Theater plays B-Movie Bingo, a game that is exactly like it sounds. Or more.
Cost: $10 - $12Bingo & Wine
Bingo & Wine - Nov 8
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Date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
â° Time: 1:00 PM â 3:00 PM
Cost: $5 per person (21+ event only)
Members: Complimentary, Up to 8 tickets)
Ticket Sales Start: Nov 4, 2026 at 11am
Seating & Reservations:
Reservations are limited to 8 people per table.
If you are the person making the entire groups reservation, you will all sit together.
If you and your friends are all booking separately, please list in the "Add a gift message or special instructions" area.
Food & Beverage Policy:
đ Food Truck: Sabor Autentico
đ« No outside drinks or water bottles allowed.
đœ You MAY bring your own food
đŸ No pets allowed.
đ Secure your spot earlyâthis event fills up fast!
Holiday Music Bingo
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Holiday Music Bingo at The Mission Theater! We're putting a festive twist on classic bingo, swapping numbers for your favorite holiday hits! Listen (and sing) to holiday songs, mark your cards, and get ready to shout BINGO! Bring your friends, family, and holiday spirit for a fun-filled and festive celebration. Our 1st-3rd place winners will take home a McMenamins gift card, with plenty of other opportunities to win some swag. This all-ages event is part of the west end holiday celebrations, a festive weekend of fun at the Mission Theater and The Crystal Ballroom.
Help
us help Portland!
Give
back this holiday season by bringing a pack of socks (any size) with you and get
an extra bingo card! Snowcap Community Services will receive all sock
donations you bring for this holiday season.
Learn more about Snowcap Community Services at www.snowcap.org
Drag Queen Bingo with Poison Waters
Poison Waters is not just a personality, she is an experience â a bawdy, smart, laugh-so-hard-you'll-cry experience, and she'll emcee you through a night of bingo more lively than you ever thought bingo could be. Play to win prizes like overnight stays at McMenamins historic hotels â and more.
Middle Eastern Night
Experience the bold flavors and timeless traditions of Middle Eastern cooking in this hands-on class. We'll start with smoky baba ganoush, a creamy roasted eggplant dip that's perfect for scooping up with fresh pita. Next, you'll prepare juicy, seared kafta seasoned with warm spices, and finish the evening with basbousa, a tender semolina cake soaked in fragrant citrus syrup.
Filled with vibrant herbs, warm spices, and fresh ingredients, this class is a delicious introduction to some of the region's most beloved dishes. Whether you're new to Middle Eastern cooking or looking to add fresh inspiration to your kitchen, you'll leave with recipes you'll want to make again and again.
Menu:
Baba Ganoush
Grilled Kafta with Tahini Sauce
Basbousa (Semolina Cake with Citrus Syrup)
What to expect:
Class will include all instruction, tools, recipes, and ingredients.
There will be demo & hands-on cooking and instruction.
Class will end with everyone enjoying their dish together (bring a container to take your left-overs).
Our meal includes eggplant, beef, alliums, wheattomato, wheat, alliums, and dairy. Please contact us BEFORE registering if these items may be an issue.
Beer & wine available for purchase.
You will leave class with some new knowledge on cooking with the seasons and a new recipes to add to your cookbook!
About out Instructor:
Chef Marco is a New Jersey native and moved to Oregon in 2018. His father was a chef and culinary instructor at the Culinary Institute of America which meant Marco grew up in kitchens; cooking alongside him and learning everything he knows. He worked his way through the ranks in New York restaurants becoming versed in many cuisines. They opened and ran a restaurant together in NJ for several years before Marco went on to get his degree in agriculture. Heâs passionate about food systems and worked on several farms in the Hood River area as well as in several restaurants in the Portland area including Cafe Olli. His farming background aids him in cooking with the seasons and he specializes in Italian food.
All Ages Bingo
All Ages. Gather your friends and family for an evening of friendly competition and lively entertainment. Itâs all about the thrill of the game, the possibility of winning fantastic prizes, and creating memories that will bring smiles to your faces. Our bingo games are designed to engage participants of all ages, making it a level playing field for everyone. Enjoy delicious snacks and refreshments, all in a safe and welcoming environment.
Resident Cost: $10
Non-Resident Cost: $13
Thanksgiving Pie with Chef Luca
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, what better time to up your pie making game! Join Luca Ponti as he walks us through his go-to pie dough and shares all the tips needed to make delicious desserts for Thanksgiving and beyond. Weâll cover three delicious pies to add to your holiday repertoire.
What to expect:
Pie instruction including demo on fillings, assembly of pie.
Some hands-on time with pie dough.
Pie sampling, plus recipes to take home.
Each student will take home a shaped pie crust to finish filling and baking at home!
About our Instructor
A San Francisco native who has lived in Oregon since 2010, Luca Ponti has been helping in the kitchen since he could talk. He started cooking professionally at Veritable Quandary, a quintessential Portland restaurant, where he developed his skills ranging from osso buco to pastry. He later became Lead Baker and Kitchen Manager at Sweedeedee in North Portland. where he became known for his exuberant energy, creativity, and the best pie in the state of Oregon, according to People Magazine. He is now the owner & creator of SquirrelmealsPDX: an at-home private chef experience!
Preserve Your Harvest: Pressure Canning Meat and Poultry
Learn practical pressure canning for meat and poultry in a hands-on class that makes meal planning easier with shelf-stable options. Participants gain the science and skills to safely preserve low-acid foods using research-based methods. The class covers essential equipment and reliable recipe resources, and includes a take-home jar of canned chicken made during the class. Examples of what pressure canning can preserve include chicken, meat, broth, and seafood such as tuna and salmon. The fee is $30 per person, or $50 for two people sharing take-home resources.
Pasta Making With Chef Sarah - Pasta Making Cooking Class In Portland | Classpop!âą
Tired of eating sad desk lunches and pretending instant noodles are âa vibeâ? Join Chef Sarah I. for âPasta Making With Chef Sarahâ, a hands-on cooking class through Classpop! where youâll learn how to make something delicious without Googling âeasy dinner ideasâ mid-meltdown.
Whatâs Included:
- A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
- An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
- All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
- Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets youâll use daily.
- A full meal you cooked yourself (yes, you!)
- A recipe youâll want to brag about in the group chat.
What to Expect:
- Step-by-step guidance from a talented chef who makes it make sense.
- A fun, beginner-friendly class where no one judges your knife skills.
- Tasting, laughing and leveling up your kitchen game.
- Ideal for: a solo outing, date night, girlsâ night or group fun.
What to Know Before You Go
- Comfortable, casual clothing is recommended for this hands-on experience.
- 21 + years old to attend the class.
- â° Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event.
- Enjoy a selection of beverages available for purchase on-site.
Jennifer âââââ
What a fantastic experience with Chef Sarah! Learning to make fresh pasta from scratch was so much fun. The Sarah was friendly, patient, and explained every step clearly, making it easy for everyone to follow along. We learned techniques weâll definitely use at home, and the fresh pasta we made was absolutely delicious. The class was hands-on, well organized, and full of great tips. If youâre looking for a fun, interactive activity with amazing food at the end, I highly recommend this class. Five stars!
Lisa âââââ
Sarah was awesome! We had a great time. I was not super excited about a pasta making class but I have to say it was really fun and we really enjoyed it and we now know how easy it is to make pasta. Thank you Chef Sarah
Sean âââââ
wonderful class! very cute, casual, and fun! small group makes it easy to interact and participate and you end up with really yummy sushi!
Whether youâre in it for date night, a fun night out with friends or just here to finally learn how to cook something thatâs not dry, this cooking class is the perfect fit!
Book now!
For additional information and dates visit Pasta Making With Chef Sarah
The Winery Workshop Series: Pie Decorating
Join us for a cozy afternoon at Lenné Estate Winery as part of our Winery Workshop Series! Enjoy a glass of Lenné Estate wine while learning the art of creating a beautiful, bakery-worthy pie.
We'll guide you through simple techniques for making decorative pie crusts using methods such as molds and cookie cutters before you assemble your own pie to take home and bake. Whether you're an experienced baker or trying pie decorating for the first time, this hands-on class is the perfect way to sip, create, and celebrate the flavors of the season.
This is a reservation only class, so please book early and reserve your pie flavor.
Your ticket includes:
- One glass of Lenné Estate wine
- All pie decorating supplies and ingredients
- A prepared pie to decorate and take home to bake
- Step-by-step instruction and decorating tips
Workshop limited to 15 people.
The Winery Workshop Series is a ticketed event meant to celebrate the season and is different from our standard wine tastings. Minors are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Class sizes are limited, so reserve your spot early!
Tickets are available through our Tock page; Lenné club members please contact us directly to get your discounted price.
Indian Vegetarian Curry Dishes
Learn how to make healthy and authentic Indian curry dishes to share with friends and family. Make paneer curries and vegetable dishes while taste testing along the way.
Family Bingo at Kalama Harbor Lodge
Kalama Harbor Lodge â Old 97
6pm doors, 7pm bingo
Free â All ages welcome
Bring your own dauber or use ours â good times await either way. Bingo is ON once a month in Old 97. Fun prizes for bingos, or win the biggie, an overnight stay at the Kalama Harbor Lodge, if you win the final blackout round.
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Best Soups for Winter Blues
Nothing comes close to the comforting warmth of a great bowl of soup in the fall. Learn to make some of the best loved recipes, starting with beef and barley, Korean pork and kimchi, Indian coconut and red lentil and finish with a luxurious crab bisque.
*Please note, the time has changed for this course. It now takes place at a different time than is listed in the print catalog.
The French Sweet Choux
Learn to make pate a choux pastry dough to get pastries that are crispy on the outside with a light, hollow, interior to use in some of the more iconic of French desserts like eclairs, profiteroles and cream puffs.
Vegan Macarons with Nikki Arce
Join Nikki Arcé, of Camellia Vegan Patisserie, for an evening learning how to make French Macarons! These iconic cookies are naturally gluten free, light and airy, and in this class, they will also be egg & dairy free! Nikki will teach you all the tricks to a successful vegan macaron, and create several different flavor combos.
What to Expect:
Registration fee includes all materials, ingredients, instruction and equipment.
Students will work in small groups, with each student taking home a box of macarons at the end of class.
Items made are gluten free, but we will include sugar, chickpeas, and almonds.
About our Instructor:
Nikki Arce is on a mission to elevate vegan pastries! After undergrad and graduate studies in Nutritional Science, Nikki has also studied pastry in culinary school, and recently copleted the Plant Based PĂątisserie diploma at Le Cordon Bleu London.
In May 2022, Nikki founded Camellia Patisserie, âTea Pastryâ in Latin, in efforts to bridge a new found love of pastry arts and tea culture. Camellia Pistrina, utilizes French pastry techniques with Asian flavors mixed with Pacific Northwest ingredients.
Turkey Bingo
Join us for Turkey Bingo! Enjoy bingo, prizes, food, drinks, and family fun while supporting the Camas Parks Foundation.
Get ready for a fun-filled night of Turkey Bingo benefiting the Camas Parks Foundation!
Join us on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Lacamas Lake Lodge for an evening of bingo, prizes, food, drinks, and plenty of Thanksgiving fun. Whether youâre a seasoned bingo player or just looking for a fun night out with family and friends, thereâs something for everyone!
đŠ Bingo, Prizes & Thanksgiving FunGet ready to yell BINGO! and take home some Thanksgiving favorites.
Prizes will include real turkeysâperfect for your Thanksgiving feast! Weâll also have a variety of delicious Thanksgiving staples and treats to win, including:
- đŠ Turkeys for your Thanksgiving table
- đ„§ Pumpkin pie and other delicious pie flavors
- đ„ Big bags of potatoes, sweet potatoes or other Thanksgiving staples
To make the evening accessible to more guests, weâre offering two bingo sessions:
Session 1: 5:00â6:30 PM
Session 2: 7:00â8:30 PM
Doors open 30 minutes before each session.
đïž AdmissionAdult Admission: $15
Includes 1 bingo card and reserves your spot. Additional Adult Bingo Cards are $10 each and can be purchased at the door.
Kidsâ Bingo Cards: $10
đ Food & DrinksCome hungry! Pizza, snacks, desserts, and drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening, including beer and wine for adults 21+.
đ Support Camas ParksTurkey Bingo is a fundraiser supporting the Camas Parks Foundation, helping support parks, recreation, and community projects in Camas.
Gather your family and friends, and get ready for a night of Thanksgiving-themed fun, delicious prizes, and plenty of BINGOs!
Event DetailsDate: Friday, November 20, 2026
Location: Lacamas Lake Lodge
Session 1: 5:00â6:30 PM
Session 2: 7:00â8:30 PM
Doors: Open 30 minutes before each session
Egg Pasta with Chef Leta
Join Leta Merrill, chef and pasta maker extraordinaire, for an evening of mixing, rolling, shaping and eating delicious pasta! At this class, weâll be making an egg pasta dough from scratch. We will talk about different types of pasta doughs, cover info on sourcing the best ingredients, and get plenty of hands-on time to shape. Weâll work on shapes like fettucini, farfalle, garganelli, and more.
What to expect:
Class will include all instruction, tools, recipes and ingredients.
Our dough will contain wheat flour and eggs. Our sauce may include dairy. Please contact us before registering if you have an allergy or intolerance to these ingredients.
There will be some demo, and lots of time for hands-on pasta shaping.
Wine, beer, and kombucha available for purchase.
Class will end with samples of pasta, and each participant will leave with a box of the pasta they made during class.
About our instructor:
Leta Merrill is a chef, mother, teacher, and pastaia. She discovered her love of pasta as a child over Sunday suppers at her Sicilian great-grandmotherâs home. She decided to follow her passion for food and cooking and enrolled at the Oregon Culinary Institute. Upon graduating, she took a job as pasta cook at Union Square Cafe in New York, one of the cityâs most popular restaurants. There, she honed her skills, grew a thicker skin, and continued her passion for pasta. Leta now lives in Portland, and spends her time cooking, eating, traveling, teaching pasta workshops, and preparing pasta from her designer kitchen. You can follow her work, sign up for workshops, and order custom pasta via her website and follow her adventures in pasta on Instagram @pastamaia.
On the Farm: Art of Organ Meats
Celebrate sustainable eating and culinary tradition, all starting with the parts most often left behind in butchering. Discover the rich flavors and forgotten wisdom of whole-animal cooking in this hands-on workshop dedicated to organ meats. Come curious, leave inspired and well fed.
Signature Pasta Experience At Aurora Vineyards + Wine + Shared Meal
Join us at Aurora Vineyards for a relaxed, hands-on pasta experience set in the heart of wine countryâwhere youâll learn to make fresh pasta from scratch, then sit down and enjoy a shared meal together.
- Learn to mix, roll, and shape fresh pasta by hand
- Small group setting (intimate + social)
- A beautiful vineyard atmosphere
- Sit down together and enjoy a shared pasta meal at the end
- A complimentary glass of wine
- Additional wine available for purchase
- All ingredients + tools provided
- Take-home pasta + recipe guidance
- Family Style Meal featuring freshly made pasta
This is more than a classâitâs a slow, shared experience centered around creativity, connection, and good food.
Youâll make pasta together, enjoy a glass of wine, and end the afternoon gathered around the tableâjust like an evening among friends.
- Duration: 2.5â3 hours
- Group size: Limited to 10 guests for an intimate experience
- No experience necessary
Aurora Vineyards offers a warm, scenic setting in the heart of Oregon wine countryâperfect for a relaxed and memorable afternoon.
Cancellation & Event Policy
A minimum number of guests is required for this experience to take place. In the unlikely event that minimum attendance is not met, guests will be notified in advance and will receive a full refund. Guest cancellations made at least 7 days before the event may receive a refund or transfer to another Pasta Serafina experience. Tickets are non-refundable within 7 days of the event.
Date Night! Spanish Paella with Chicken, Mussels with a White Wine Chorizo Sauce, White Bean Salad | Ages 18+ | $150/person
Pasta with Whole & Artisan Grains
Sunday, November 8, 2026
11:00am-1:00pm
with Leta
Exploring Italyâs hand-formed pasta traditions, students will learn to mix and knead their own pasta dough using several types of locally milled flour. With traditional hand tools, students will learn to form several shapes â some well over a thousand years old! Students will gain an understanding of ingredient ratios, sourcing, best storage practices, tenants of pasta cookery, and basic troubleshooting to successfully create a handmade pasta dish. Weâll take time to eat together at the end of class.
Flours will include whole wheat, spelt, emmer, and einkorn.
Ingredients for this class are vegan.
Registration for this class will close on Friday, October 30 at 6pm, so we have time to shop for ingredients and prep class materials.
Please view our FAQs before registering.