Community events in Portland

THUNOV 5

7:30 AM – 1:00 PM

DiningYouth ProgramsKids & Family

Youth Partnership Day - Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington - Clinton & Gloria John Clubhouse409 NE Anderson St, Vancouver, WA 98665

Join us for Youth Partnership Day — a fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington. This year's theme, Together We Show Up, celebrates the power of community and everyone who shows up for our youth!

Choose a complimentary seat (or table) for breakfast or lunch!

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Breakfast – Program 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Doors open 7:30 AM

Lunch – Program Noon – 1:00 PM | Doors open 11:30 AM

Location: 409 NE Anderson St, Vancouver, WA 98665Click here to learn more!

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SATNOV 7

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Arts & MediaSupport GroupsWorkshopsDining

The Lost Table

El Zócalo537 SE Stark Street

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a welcoming space to gather in community, remember those we’ve lost, and share in the traditions that help us keep them close. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and make a place at the table for the dead. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what we need most is community, ritual, conversation, and food.

Together, we’ll explore how different cultures and traditions call to, honor, and make offerings to those who have died. In the spirit of Día de Muertos, we’ll create a shared space where the living and the dead can gather around the same table.

We’ll begin with a creative activity led by Mario Mesquita, inviting us to reflect on memory, food, and our relationships with those we’ve lost. Participants will be introduced to the ritual elements that will carry us through the evening.

Laura Green will lead a community conversation about intercultural traditions of Día de Muertos and other ways communities call to and remember their dead. Participants will have an opportunity to share stories, traditions, and memories, and to dedicate an offering to someone they have lost.

Bea Yeh will introduce the tradition of Hungry Ghost and lead us in making an offering to the dead. We’ll set places at our table for those who are no longer with us and share food as an act of remembrance and connection.

Our community offerings and tributes will be gathered at Ximena Morales’s altar, creating a shared space of remembrance that connects the different traditions and offerings brought into the room.

Throughout the evening, we’ll create something together through words, offerings, and remembrance. We’ll dedicate a community poem to the dead and close our gathering with a collective ritual of words, sound, and stillness.

Please bring:

A dish to share, plus any serving utensils it needs. Consider bringing something that reminds you of a loved one or connects you to a family or cultural tradition.
Please label your food with a card identifying any allergens or dietary considerations.
Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, napkin).
A beverage for yourself, if you’d like something other than water.
A photograph, name, or other small tribute to a loved one for the community altar, if you’d like.
Please do not bring chips, salsa, or guacamole—Milagro will provide these.

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a space for English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, share traditions, and honor the dead together.

Schedule
4:00–4:30 PM — Opening Ritual & Activity
4:30–5:45 PM — Community Conversation & Offerings
5:45 PM — Dedication & Closing

Estimated Running Time: 3 hours
Age Recommendation: Ages 10+

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a welcoming space to gather in community, remember those we’ve lost, and share in the traditions that help us keep them close. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and make a place at the table for the dead. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what we need most is community, ritual, conversation, and food.

Together, we’ll explore how different cultures and traditions call to, honor, and make offerings to those who have died. In the spirit of Día de Muertos, we’ll create a shared space where the living and the dead can gather around the same table.

We’ll begin with a creative activity led by Mario Mesquita, inviting us to reflect on memory, food, and our relationships with those we’ve lost. Participants will be introduced to the ritual elements that will carry us through the evening.

Laura Green will lead a community conversation about intercultural traditions of Día de Muertos and other ways communities call to and remember their dead. Participants will have an opportunity to share stories, traditions, and memories, and to dedicate an offering to someone they have lost.

Bea Yeh will introduce the tradition of Hungry Ghost and lead us in making an offering to the dead. We’ll set places at our table for those who are no longer with us and share food as an act of remembrance and connection.

Our community offerings and tributes will be gathered at Ximena Morales’s altar, creating a shared space of remembrance that connects the different traditions and offerings brought into the room.

Throughout the evening, we’ll create something together through words, offerings, and remembrance. We’ll dedicate a community poem to the dead and close our gathering with a collective ritual of words, sound, and stillness.

Please bring:

A dish to share, plus any serving utensils it needs. Consider bringing something that reminds you of a loved one or connects you to a family or cultural tradition.
Please label your food with a card identifying any allergens or dietary considerations.
Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, napkin).
A beverage for yourself, if you’d like something other than water.
A photograph, name, or other small tribute to a loved one for the community altar, if you’d like.
Please do not bring chips, salsa, or guacamole—Milagro will provide these.

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a space for English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, share traditions, and honor the dead together.

Schedule
4:00–4:30 PM — Opening Ritual & Activity
4:30–5:45 PM — Community Conversation & Offerings
5:45 PM — Dedication & Closing

Estimated Running Time: 3 hours
Age Recommendation: Ages 10+

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SATNOV 7

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Support GroupsArts & MediaBilingual EventsDining

The Lost Table: A Community Gathering for Grief and Remembrance

Milagro – Miracle Theatre Group525 Southeast Stark Street

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a resilient, welcoming space to gather in community and share experiences of loss. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and share your heart in good company. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what is needed most is community, conversation, and food. During the gathering, each participant will have a few minutes to share their grief in whatever way feels right—whether it's someone who is missed, something that has changed, a loss being carried, or an experience that continues to shape. While one person shares, the rest will listen with care and presence. Save time at the end of the evening to thank one another and connect, but please refrain from interrupting or responding during the sharing portion.

Día de Muertos and the month of November invite you to reflect on and remember loved ones who have passed—a time to celebrate their lives and meet death not with fear, but with love, memory, storytelling, and even humor. Mario Mesquita will lead an opening creative activity exploring memory and the role of cuisine in honoring loved ones, building toward a collective community tribute. Participants are welcome to bring a photograph of a loved one or create an offering featuring their loved one's name.

Bea Ogden will present the Hungry Ghost tradition and make an offering for the community ofrenda, opening a cultural exchange around how different traditions honor and remember the dead. Mario and Bea will also guide participants in writing a community poem, inviting each person to contribute a line or dedication to place on the altar.

Please bring:

A dish to share, along with any serving utensils it requires. You're welcome to bring something simple—such as a bag of chips or fresh fruit—or a favorite dish that reminds you of a loved one.
Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, and napkin).
Optional: A beverage for yourself if you would like something other than water.
Optional: A photograph of a loved one to include in our community tribute

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a welcoming space for both English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, and heal together.

Portland Grief House les invita a unirse a La Mesa Perdida, un espacio resiliente y acogedor para reunirnos en comunidad y compartir nuestras experiencias de pérdida. Traigan un platillo, acerquen una silla y compartan su corazón en buena compañía. El duelo puede ser difícil de comprender y, a veces, lo que más necesitamos es comunidad, conversación y comida. Durante el encuentro, cada participante tendrá unos minutos para compartir su duelo de la manera que le resulte más natural: alguien a quien extrañamos, algo que ha cambiado, una pérdida que llevamos con nosotros, o una experiencia que sigue marcando nuestra vida. Mientras una persona comparte, el resto escucha con atención y presencia. Guardaremos tiempo al final de la noche para agradecer y conectar, pero pedimos que los participantes se abstengan de interrumpir ni de responder durante el momento de compartir.

El Día de Muertos y el mes de noviembre nos invitan a reflexionar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos—un tiempo para celebrar sus vidas y enfrentar la muerte no con miedo, sino con amor, memoria, relatos e incluso humor. Mario Mesquita dirigirá una actividad creativa de apertura que explora la memoria y el papel de la cocina para honrar a nuestros seres queridos, construyendo hacia un tributo colectivo. Los participantes pueden traer una fotografía de un ser querido, o crear una ofrenda con el nombre de su ser querido.

Bea Ogden presentará la tradición del Fantasma Hambriento y hará una ofrenda a nuestra ofrenda comunitaria, abriendo un intercambio cultural sobre cómo distintas tradiciones honran y recuerdan a los difuntos. Mario y Bea también guiarán a los participantes en la escritura de un poema comunitario, invitando a cada persona a aportar una línea o dedicatoria para colocar en el altar.

Por favor traigan:

Un platillo para compartir, junto con los utensilios de servir que necesite. Algo sencillo es bienvenido—como una bolsa de papas fritas o fruta fresca—o un platillo favorito que les recuerde a un ser querido.
Su propia vajilla (plato, tazón, cubiertos y servilleta).
Una bebida para ustedes mismos, si desean algo más que agua.
Una fotografía de un ser querido para incluir en nuestro tributo comunitario (opcional).

Portland Grief House se siente honrado de continuar esta tradición, iniciada originalmente por Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro se emociona de asociarse con Portland Grief House para crear un espacio acogedor donde los miembros de las comunidades de habla inglesa y española puedan reunirse, recordar y sanar juntos.

The Portland Grief House invites you to join The Lost Table, a resilient, welcoming space to gather in community and share experiences of loss. Bring a dish, pull up a chair, and share your heart in good company. Grief can be hard to understand, and sometimes what is needed most is community, conversation, and food. During the gathering, each participant will have a few minutes to share their grief in whatever way feels right—whether it's someone who is missed, something that has changed, a loss being carried, or an experience that continues to shape. While one person shares, the rest will listen with care and presence. Save time at the end of the evening to thank one another and connect, but please refrain from interrupting or responding during the sharing portion.

Día de Muertos and the month of November invite you to reflect on and remember loved ones who have passed—a time to celebrate their lives and meet death not with fear, but with love, memory, storytelling, and even humor. Mario Mesquita will lead an opening creative activity exploring memory and the role of cuisine in honoring loved ones, building toward a collective community tribute. Participants are welcome to bring a photograph of a loved one or create an offering featuring their loved one's name.

Bea Ogden will present the Hungry Ghost tradition and make an offering for the community ofrenda, opening a cultural exchange around how different traditions honor and remember the dead. Mario and Bea will also guide participants in writing a community poem, inviting each person to contribute a line or dedication to place on the altar.

Please bring:

A dish to share, along with any serving utensils it requires. You're welcome to bring something simple—such as a bag of chips or fresh fruit—or a favorite dish that reminds you of a loved one.
Your own dinnerware (plate, bowl, utensils, and napkin).
Optional: A beverage for yourself if you would like something other than water.
Optional: A photograph of a loved one to include in our community tribute

The Portland Grief House is honored to continue this tradition, originally started by Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro is excited to partner with Portland Grief House to create a welcoming space for both English- and Spanish-speaking community members to gather, remember, and heal together.

Portland Grief House les invita a unirse a La Mesa Perdida, un espacio resiliente y acogedor para reunirnos en comunidad y compartir nuestras experiencias de pérdida. Traigan un platillo, acerquen una silla y compartan su corazón en buena compañía. El duelo puede ser difícil de comprender y, a veces, lo que más necesitamos es comunidad, conversación y comida. Durante el encuentro, cada participante tendrá unos minutos para compartir su duelo de la manera que le resulte más natural: alguien a quien extrañamos, algo que ha cambiado, una pérdida que llevamos con nosotros, o una experiencia que sigue marcando nuestra vida. Mientras una persona comparte, el resto escucha con atención y presencia. Guardaremos tiempo al final de la noche para agradecer y conectar, pero pedimos que los participantes se abstengan de interrumpir ni de responder durante el momento de compartir.

El Día de Muertos y el mes de noviembre nos invitan a reflexionar y recordar a nuestros seres queridos fallecidos—un tiempo para celebrar sus vidas y enfrentar la muerte no con miedo, sino con amor, memoria, relatos e incluso humor. Mario Mesquita dirigirá una actividad creativa de apertura que explora la memoria y el papel de la cocina para honrar a nuestros seres queridos, construyendo hacia un tributo colectivo. Los participantes pueden traer una fotografía de un ser querido, o crear una ofrenda con el nombre de su ser querido.

Bea Ogden presentará la tradición del Fantasma Hambriento y hará una ofrenda a nuestra ofrenda comunitaria, abriendo un intercambio cultural sobre cómo distintas tradiciones honran y recuerdan a los difuntos. Mario y Bea también guiarán a los participantes en la escritura de un poema comunitario, invitando a cada persona a aportar una línea o dedicatoria para colocar en el altar.

Por favor traigan:

Un platillo para compartir, junto con los utensilios de servir que necesite. Algo sencillo es bienvenido—como una bolsa de papas fritas o fruta fresca—o un platillo favorito que les recuerde a un ser querido.
Su propia vajilla (plato, tazón, cubiertos y servilleta).
Una bebida para ustedes mismos, si desean algo más que agua.
Una fotografía de un ser querido para incluir en nuestro tributo comunitario (opcional).

Portland Grief House se siente honrado de continuar esta tradición, iniciada originalmente por Side Yard Farm. El Centro Milagro se emociona de asociarse con Portland Grief House para crear un espacio acogedor donde los miembros de las comunidades de habla inglesa y española puedan reunirse, recordar y sanar juntos.

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SUNNOV 8

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

MusicClubs & MeetingsDiningWine Tastings

Oak and Vine Autumn Soireé

Abbey Road Farms10280 NE Oak Springs Farm Rd, Carlton, Oregon 97111

Join us for the Oak & Vine Society Autumn Gathering! We are excited to host the Autumn Oak & Vine Society event at the beautiful Abbey Road Farm in Carlton! Let's unite for an afternoon of incredible wine and food as we celebrate this cause. You will enjoy delicious lunchtime snacks, amazing live music by Jacob Westfall and some delicious tastings from over 15 of our amazing Oak and Vine Society Winery Partners.

When: November 8th
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Where: Abbey Road Farms
Music: Jacob Westfall
Tickets: $35 per person

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SATNOV 7

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

21+Group RidesDiningBeerFitnessClubs & MeetingsNightlife & Social

Verboort Sausage Festival

Wallace Park Picnic Shelter2550 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210

Organizer: Cameron Bennett
Schedule: Meet at 8am, ride at 8:30am
Ride Length: 15+ miles
End Location: The scheduled portion of the ride will end at the sausage fest. Stick with the group to roll to the Hatfield (Hillsboro) MAX station after dinner, or ride home when you've had enough to eat and drink.
Location Details: Meet under the picnic shelter by the basketball courts
Audience: Adults (21+)

Would you ride in the rain for all-you-can-eat bratwurst? Let's enjoy some rolling (and likely rainy) miles to Verboort; the all-you-can eat dinner tastes way better if you ride there!

GETTING THERE
Meet at the Wallace Park picnic shelter near the basketball courts. Gather at 8am, departing at 8:30am - can't be too late to dinner. Pace will be spirited enough to stay warm but slow enough to not show up too sweaty. There will be a few regroup/snack breaks at the top of the climbs, as shown on the route.

THE ROUTE
Please be aware that there are some significant hills on this route, and we will be far from TriMet service at times. While this is a no-drop ride, you are expected to be self-sufficient! Bring enough layers and calories to keep yourself happy and healthy for the conditions. There are short sections of busy roads on route, but it is generally pretty low-traffic. There is a short section of gravel since it's the nicest way to get over the hill; you will be able to ride it on any type of bike.

Bring a lock, lights, rain gear, and some cash! Fenders are appreciated :)

THE SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Dinner is $23, and there will be a wait to eat after we arrive. Luckily, there's a beer garden to pass the time in... There will be sauerkraut and sausage for sale. Make sure you've got the stomach and cargo capacity to take advantage of it all!

https://www.verboort.org/dinner

GETTING HOME
Worried about riding home? ...trust us, the MAX is the better option. We'll roll out as a group and keep the pace easy on our full tummies.

Organizer: Cameron Bennett
Schedule: Meet at 8am, ride at 8:30am
Ride Length: 15+ miles
End Location: The scheduled portion of the ride will end at the sausage fest. Stick with the group to roll to the Hatfield (Hillsboro) MAX station after dinner, or ride home when you've had enough to eat and drink.
Location Details: Meet under the picnic shelter by the basketball courts
Audience: Adults (21+)

Would you ride in the rain for all-you-can-eat bratwurst? Let's enjoy some rolling (and likely rainy) miles to Verboort; the all-you-can eat dinner tastes way better if you ride there!

GETTING THERE
Meet at the Wallace Park picnic shelter near the basketball courts. Gather at 8am, departing at 8:30am - can't be too late to dinner. Pace will be spirited enough to stay warm but slow enough to not show up too sweaty. There will be a few regroup/snack breaks at the top of the climbs, as shown on the route.

THE ROUTE
Please be aware that there are some significant hills on this route, and we will be far from TriMet service at times. While this is a no-drop ride, you are expected to be self-sufficient! Bring enough layers and calories to keep yourself happy and healthy for the conditions. There are short sections of busy roads on route, but it is generally pretty low-traffic. There is a short section of gravel since it's the nicest way to get over the hill; you will be able to ride it on any type of bike.

Bring a lock, lights, rain gear, and some cash! Fenders are appreciated :)

THE SAUSAGE FESTIVAL
Dinner is $23, and there will be a wait to eat after we arrive. Luckily, there's a beer garden to pass the time in... There will be sauerkraut and sausage for sale. Make sure you've got the stomach and cargo capacity to take advantage of it all!

https://www.verboort.org/dinner

GETTING HOME
Worried about riding home? ...trust us, the MAX is the better option. We'll roll out as a group and keep the pace easy on our full tummies.

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WEDNOV 18

7:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Faith & WorshipDiningTalks & Lectures

2026 Clark County Prayer Breakfast

Vancouver Hilton301 W. 6th St.

Join us in supporting our Heroes, First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Wounded Warriors at this year’s 25th Annual . . .Clark County Prayer Breakfast.

Hilton Vancouver WashingtonVancouver, WA Wednesday, November 18 • 7 AM – 9 AM

Our Vision – Inspiring Clark County residents to honor, encourage and support each other.

Our Mission – Residents, businesses and organizations honoring, thanking, and praying for our community leaders and those that serve and protect us.

Become a Corporate Sponsor ($250 to $5,000)to allow us to keep the breakfast pricing down as well as providing funds for our speaker honorariums, travel, overall promotional efforts and providing tickets for those in uniform.

Download the 2026 Sponsorship Info Packet HERE

Download the 2026 Sponsor Those In Uniform Sheet HERE

This prayer breakfast is served by a dedicated volunteer committee of civic and business leaders who are committed to insure the success of each year’s program. Join the Steering Committee at anytime, wherein we meet on the 3rd Thurday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Royal Oaks Country Club (for no-host lunch). ALL funds are used solely for this annual prayer breakfast. Thanks for joining us in supporting this important annual event.

Join us in supporting our Heroes, First Responders, Active Military, Veterans and Wounded Warriors at this year’s 25th Annual . . .Clark County Prayer Breakfast.

Hilton Vancouver WashingtonVancouver, WA Wednesday, November 18 • 7 AM – 9 AM

Our Vision – Inspiring Clark County residents to honor, encourage and support each other.

Our Mission – Residents, businesses and organizations honoring, thanking, and praying for our community leaders and those that serve and protect us.

Become a Corporate Sponsor ($250 to $5,000)to allow us to keep the breakfast pricing down as well as providing funds for our speaker honorariums, travel, overall promotional efforts and providing tickets for those in uniform.

Download the 2026 Sponsorship Info Packet HERE

Download the 2026 Sponsor Those In Uniform Sheet HERE

This prayer breakfast is served by a dedicated volunteer committee of civic and business leaders who are committed to insure the success of each year’s program. Join the Steering Committee at anytime, wherein we meet on the 3rd Thurday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm at the Royal Oaks Country Club (for no-host lunch). ALL funds are used solely for this annual prayer breakfast. Thanks for joining us in supporting this important annual event.

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SATNOV 21

Hours not provided

DiningClubs & MeetingsHiking & WalkingHolidays & SeasonalParties

Friendsgiving at Tyee

Tyee Lodge: Trails Club of Oregon30133 West Leg Road, Government Camp, OR

Join us for our 5th annual Friendsgiving potluck. Host provides turkey and gravy, you provide potluck dish of your choice. sign up sheet to follow. Dinner served at 130pm, followed by short hike or social time by the fireplace. Note: The ovens are reserved for warming food after 12pm. Consider car pooling or the 915 or 1115 bus from Sandy, $2 cash per ride. Lodge is open all weekend. Tell us what you are going to bring, so we can all coordinate some amazing food! https://potluck.trailsclub.org/friendsgiving-2026

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SATNOV 14

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

TeaDiningCultural HeritagePartiesHolidays & SeasonalClubs & Meetings

Holdiay Tea - British Style Afternoon Tea

St. Bartholomews Episcopal Church11265 Southwest Cabot Street

Join us for a fun Holiday Themed British tea with sandwiches and cakes galor. Our fundraiser will be at St. Bartholomew#39;s Church 11/14This is our big fundraiser for the year - our annual afternoon tea party. Our members bake and make homemade - from

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THUNOV 19

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Clubs & MeetingsFaith & WorshipDiningBeerCultural HeritageSocial MixersLearning & Tech

Torah on Tap with CNS Men’s Club

Steeplejack Pizza4439 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy

Torah on Tap at Old Market Pub
Thursday, November 19 | 6:30-8:30pm | Steeplejack Pizza
Contact Mitch

Come hang out with Cantor Bitton and CNS Men’s Club for pizza, salad, beer, camaraderie and discussion! Come meet new friends, eat some pizza, have a beer, and maybe learn something!

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TUENOV 17

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Talks & LecturesDiningCivic & Government

Business and Leaders Luncheon 2026 - What to expect in the short legislative session

Persimmon Country Club 500 SE Butler Rd Gresham, OR 97080Map

The Chamber's mission is to Advocate, Educate, and Collaborate with our local organizations for the vitality and prosperity of the region. Our Business and Leaders Luncheons are among the ways we fulfill that mission, and we invite you to join us for the monthly opportunity to network, learn, and grow over a delicious, locally prepared lunch. This month's guest presenter is JL Wilson, OSCC lobbyist and owner of Public Affairs Council. JL will be discussing what to expect for the short legislative session. J.L. WILSON – Principal, Public Affairs Counsel J.L. Wilson comes with a 25-year history in public affairs and lobbying as past Executive Director of NFIB/Oregon and past Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at Associated Oregon Industries. Wilson has been a full-time lobbyist representing primarily business interests since 2000. Prior to that, he served as Legislative Director for two Speakers of the Oregon House.

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TUENOV 24

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Registration requiredVolunteeringDining55+ / Seniors

Lunch Volunteer Day in Honor of Susan Noack

Juanita Pohl Center8513 SW Tualatin Rd

Come have lunch with a senior at Juanita Pohl Center in honor of Susan Noack and share a Thanksgiving meal with a senior. Please RSVP here.

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MONNOV 2

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

55+ / SeniorsClubs & MeetingsNightlife & SocialDining

Pairs and Spares Monthly Potluck

Clark County, WAMap

Pairs and Spares Seniors will host their monthly potluck and social starting at 1 p.m. All are welcome aged 50+.

For more information and/or a complimentary calendar call 360-892-8944.

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FRINOV 6

NOV 6–NOV 7 · Hours not provided

💰 $30GamesDiningWine Tastings

🍂 PLINKO & POUR WEEKEND🍂

Watermill Winery235 E Broadway Ave

Join us for Fall Release Weekend and enjoy:
🎉 Play PLINKO for a chance to win prizes
🍷 10% OFF all bottle purchases
🍎 Seasonal Bites

Friday Nov 6 & Saturday Nov 7 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome

We’d love to see you come taste what’s new!

Guests: $30 per tasting with bites / Wine Club Members: Complimentary.

Watermill Winery | 235 E. Broadway Ave, Milton-Freewater, OR
More info: [email protected]

Join us for Fall Release Weekend and enjoy:
🎉 Play PLINKO for a chance to win prizes
🍷 10% OFF all bottle purchases
🍎 Seasonal Bites

Friday Nov 6 & Saturday Nov 7 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Reservations encouraged, walk-ins welcome

We’d love to see you come taste what’s new!

Guests: $30 per tasting with bites / Wine Club Members: Complimentary.

Watermill Winery | 235 E. Broadway Ave, Milton-Freewater, OR
More info: [email protected]

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TUENOV 3

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

+3 dates

Registration requiredDiningFaith & WorshipHolidays & SeasonalCraftsKids (5-11)

Kids Connection

Dining Hall1814 SE Bybee Blvd

A night of Connection a Night to bring us together. With a community meal, inspirational story, m usic, art and collaboration on designing the Moreland Presbyterian Christmas Pageant! Registration Required https://morelandprespdx.breezechms.com/form/KidsConnect2026

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TUENOV 3

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

CraftsClubs & MeetingsDining

1847 Crafters Circle

1925 SE Scott StMap

A local crafting circle where community members can bring a project, enjoy dinner, and spend time crafting with others.

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TUENOV 10

10:00 AM

+1 dates

Group RidesClubs & MeetingsDiningFitness

Pizza in Banks

13480 Northwest Science Park Drive, Portland, OR, USAMap

Description

Meet in the parking lot behind Taco Bell at NW Science Park Drive and NW Murray Blvd. Follow Cornell Rd, Glencoe Rd, and low traffic country roads to Main Street Pizza in Banks. Great Pizza, nice salad bar, sandwiches, and soups. I plan on an intermediate pace of 13-15 mph, but nobody gets dropped. Actual pace will be that of the slowest rider (probably me). Almost all flat, No really challenging hills. 20 miles each way.

If it is only rain, then the ride will go on. Snow or ice will force me to cancel. Please check the ride calendar before you leave the house on the day of the ride.

Description

Meet in the parking lot behind Taco Bell at NW Science Park Drive and NW Murray Blvd. Follow Cornell Rd, Glencoe Rd, and low traffic country roads to Main Street Pizza in Banks. Great Pizza, nice salad bar, sandwiches, and soups. I plan on an intermediate pace of 13-15 mph, but nobody gets dropped. Actual pace will be that of the slowest rider (probably me). Almost all flat, No really challenging hills. 20 miles each way.

If it is only rain, then the ride will go on. Snow or ice will force me to cancel. Please check the ride calendar before you leave the house on the day of the ride.

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FRINOV 6

7:00 AM – 9:30 AM

DiningTalks & Lectures

2027 HBA Housing Forecast Breakfast

Oregon Convention Center777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd

More than 500 industry professionals and government officials will gather for this informative breakfast program. The event covers the residential and residential-commercial housing markets, including for sale, rental, and remodel.

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SUNNOV 1

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Drop-inSwapsCraft FairsFlea MarketsMutual Aid

Plus Size Clothing Swap

Sonny's House of Tattoos and Treasures2504 Northeast Sandy Boulevard

Come by for nice clothes and good vibes provided by @couplagoofs.

On the first Sunday of the month from 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Bring some clothes you're no longer wearing, size XL or larger (we especially want 3XL+)⁠
Make sure you're using body-neutral/body-positive language⁠
Clean clothes, please, and only bring 3 pieces max.
Try them on at Sonny's

Masks are required at Sonny's for everyone's safety.

Come by for nice clothes and good vibes provided by @couplagoofs.

On the first Sunday of the month from 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Bring some clothes you're no longer wearing, size XL or larger (we especially want 3XL+)⁠
Make sure you're using body-neutral/body-positive language⁠
Clean clothes, please, and only bring 3 pieces max.
Try them on at Sonny's

Masks are required at Sonny's for everyone's safety.

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THUNOV 5

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

+3 dates

Faith & WorshipDining

12:00 Eucharist and Brown Bag Lunch in the Library. Join us!

St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church11265 Southwest Cabot Street

Bring your lunch and join us in the Library for Eucharist and chatting with friends. No reservation required, just pop in.

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THUNOV 12

6:00 PM

DiningCivic & Government

Post-Election Dinner & Dialogue

Forest GroveMap

Join us on Thursday, November 12, 6-8pm, in the MPR in Washburne University Center (on the Pacific University campus in Forest Grove) for a shared meal and facilitated dialogue about our post-election hopes, fears, and concerns.

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MONNOV 16

10:00 AM

Group RidesClubs & MeetingsWellnessDining

Oak Grove to Lake Oswego Loop

Stringfield Family Park, Southeast Naef Road, Milwaukie, OR, USAMap

Description

Loop Ride beginning and ending at Stringfield Park.

Coffee/Lunch at Peet’s Coffee

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THUNOV 19

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Clubs & MeetingsHistory TalksDining

B-17 Alliance Veterans Coffee

B-17 Alliance Museum & Restoration Hangar 3278 25th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 Look for the Tower. Park at GATE W-10 enter through the man gate.Map

The B-17 Alliance Veterans Coffee Club is a safe place for Veterans to gain appreciation, build comradery, friendships and receive the honor they are due all over a cup of Joe and a continental breakfast. There are often historical moments as the Veterans share their stories. Sharing builds respect for one another’s tribulations and a silent appreciation for the recognition and understanding that only another Veterans can truly understand. Monthly speakers provide educational topics that our Veterans will appreciate. The B-17 Alliance Veterans Coffee Club has been recognized as a community leader by Veteran Associations for over a decade. This is a no obligations club to show our appreciation to our Veterans. B-17 Alliance Foundation is restoring one of America’s greatest aircraft of WWII and a former iconic “Bomber Gas Station” landmark in Milwaukie, Oregon. The B-17G Flying Fortress won the European Theater during WWII and united a proud nation. The Veterans Coffee Club is held in the center of this rare restoration.

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FRINOV 20

NOV 20–NOV 22 · Hours not provided

+1 more

OutdoorsDiningClubs & Meetings

Tyee is open

Tyee open at 4pm, Fri through to Sunday 12pm Friendsgiving event at 130pm Sat

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MONNOV 2

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

+4 dates

Clubs & MeetingsDining

Downtown Vancouver Rotary Lunch Meeting

AC Hotel by Mariott Vancouver Waterfront333 W. Columbia Way

The Rotary Club of Downtown Vancouver invites community members to its weekly lunch meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays at the AC Marriott on the Vancouver waterfront. Learn more at vancouverrotaryclub.org.

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THUNOV 26

NOV 26–NOV 28 · Hours not provided

DiningHolidays & SeasonalClubs & MeetingsHiking & Walking

Thanksgiving at the Mazama Lodge

Mazama Mountaineering Center527 SE 43rd Ave

Join us for a well-loved Mazama tradition of Thanksgiving at the Lodge. We gather every year for a big dinner, a day outside, and a warm place to land when it gets dark early-- whether you come with family, friends, or on your own, you'll find a...

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TUENOV 10

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

DiningClubs & Meetings

Pizza with the Presidents

Gresham Campus - Student Union, Fireplace Lounge, Student Union Lounge SouthMap

Join ASMHCC and your Student Body President along with MHCC President Lisa Skari for lunch, get to know them, and share your experiences about MHCC. Location: Student Union

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THUNOV 12

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Clubs & MeetingsCultural HeritageDining

Vancouver Sons and Daughters of Italy meeting

Family of Christ Lutheran Church3500 N.W. 129th St.

The next meeting of the Vancouver Sons and Daughters of Italy is every second thursday at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 3500 N.W. 129th St., Vancouver. Drive around to the back of the church The meeting includes dinner. Learn more at glnw.org. for info call : 360-521-5584

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MONNOV 30

10:00 AM

Group RidesParks & NatureClubs & MeetingsWellnessDining

Monday Mixer: Salmon Creek Park n Ride to Ridgefield Wildlife Refuge and In N Out

Salmon Creek Park & Ride, NE 136th St, Vancouver, WA, USAMap

Description

Ride through the old town center of Ridgefield to the Wildlife Refuge where many migratory birds roost. Afterwards we ride to the new outpost for a burger at In N Out before heading back to the start

The weather forecast may impact this ride, heavy rain at the start will likely result in a cancellation, moderate rain midway will result in an altered route.

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SUNNOV 8

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

DiningVolunteering

🥣 Souper Sunday

Fuller Hall1211 SW Main St

On the second Sunday of most months, we offer two different soups as part of our Social Hour, including at least one gluten-free option and at least one vegetarian option. To learn what type of soups will be offered at the next Souper Sunday, subscribe to our Front Steps e-newsletter.

If you are able, the suggested cost for the soup is $5 to help us cover the cost of ingredients.

Please supplement the offering by bringing the following to share:

Breads
Treats
Snacks/sides
Kid-friendly prepackaged drinks

Spoons and cups for soup will be provided. Please consider bringing your own containers and utensils to be more environmentally friendly.

It takes a lot of folks to put on Souper Sunday every month: organizers, cooks, servers, shoppers and clean up team to name a few. We are appreciative of all who volunteer. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Barbara M.

On the second Sunday of most months, we offer two different soups as part of our Social Hour, including at least one gluten-free option and at least one vegetarian option. To learn what type of soups will be offered at the next Souper Sunday, subscribe to our Front Steps e-newsletter.

If you are able, the suggested cost for the soup is $5 to help us cover the cost of ingredients.

Please supplement the offering by bringing the following to share:

Breads
Treats
Snacks/sides
Kid-friendly prepackaged drinks

Spoons and cups for soup will be provided. Please consider bringing your own containers and utensils to be more environmentally friendly.

It takes a lot of folks to put on Souper Sunday every month: organizers, cooks, servers, shoppers and clean up team to name a few. We are appreciative of all who volunteer. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Barbara M.

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SUNNOV 8

10:35 AM – 1:00 PM

DiningHolidays & SeasonalFaith & Worship

Annual Harvest Soup Celebration

Dining Hall1814 SE Bybee Blvd

Contacts: Kirsten Marsh and Alice Lewis

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SUNNOV 15

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

DiningClubs & MeetingsFaith & Worship

20s & 30s: Third Sunday Lunch

Trinity Cathedral, PortlandMap

Every 3rd Sunday after church, join other 20s & 30s for lunch in the neighborhood!

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SUNNOV 8

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

VolunteeringMutual Aid

Tikkun Olam: Dignity Grows Packing

Neveh Shalom2900 SW Peaceful Lane

Tikkun Olam: Dignity Grows Packing
Sunday, November 8 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Email Merit Pinker

Join us to pack menstrual and hygiene totes for community members who need them. We’ll have time to chat with Dignity Grows distribution partners, schmooze with other volunteers and, of course, pack totes! Visit our website to learn more about this program, or email Merit Pinker to get more involved ([email protected]).

Tikkun Olam: Dignity Grows Packing
Sunday, November 8 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Email Merit Pinker

Join us to pack menstrual and hygiene totes for community members who need them. We’ll have time to chat with Dignity Grows distribution partners, schmooze with other volunteers and, of course, pack totes! Visit our website to learn more about this program, or email Merit Pinker to get more involved ([email protected]).

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FRINOV 13

7:00 PM

Clubs & MeetingsFolkJamsDining

PFS 2nd Friday East Side Song Circle

Home of David and Kathleen IngersonMap

This in home song circle is at the home of Kathleen and David Ingerson 2825 SE Ash St. Portland, OR 97214 two blocks south of East Burnside and 28th Ave. Potluck dinner at 6 pm Come and share food and socialize Singing outside (weather permitting) 7 pm (The forecast predicts cool temperatures, so we might well be inside) Continuing inside after mosquitoes, dark, rain, etc. BYOB alcohol is fine (we are not a church!)cool We‘ll continue singing until the last song is sung!

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SUNNOV 15

10:00 AM

DiningClubs & MeetingsFaith & Worship

Brotherhood Bagel Brunch

Congregation Beth Israel - Blumauer Auditorium1972 NW Flanders St

Brotherhood and bagels… what could be better?

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SATNOV 28

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

DiningMutual Aid

Free Lunch at East Woods Presbyterian Church

East Woods Presbyterian Church16210 NE 20th Street

East Woods Presbyterian Church will host a free Lunch with Our Neighbors from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month.

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SUNNOV 1

2:00 PM

FilmMuseumsClubs & Meetings

What’s Up Doc? (1972) – 35mm

Portland Art Museum1219 Southwest Park Avenue

Join Film School x PAM CUT @ The Whitsell for What’s Up, Doc (1972) in 35mm. The 1972 screwball comedy, starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal, follows a wild and eccentric mix-up of plaid luggage through 70’s San Francisco. This portrait is tailored to showcase Barbra Streisand’s unique and distinct comedic persona and the chaotic magnetism she brings to the screen—echoing the screwball heroines that came before her.

Film School is a community film club hosting monthly screenings, discussions, and a blog. They celebrate cinema, spark conversation, and connect film lovers—on and off the screen.

What’s Up, Doc? (1972) Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. 1hr 34min. Rated G. 35mm.

Join Film School x PAM CUT @ The Whitsell for What’s Up, Doc (1972) in 35mm. The 1972 screwball comedy, starring Barbra Streisand and Ryan O’Neal, follows a wild and eccentric mix-up of plaid luggage through 70’s San Francisco. This portrait is tailored to showcase Barbra Streisand’s unique and distinct comedic persona and the chaotic magnetism she brings to the screen—echoing the screwball heroines that came before her.

Film School is a community film club hosting monthly screenings, discussions, and a blog. They celebrate cinema, spark conversation, and connect film lovers—on and off the screen.

What’s Up, Doc? (1972) Directed by Peter Bogdanovich. 1hr 34min. Rated G. 35mm.

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FRINOV 6

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Cultural HeritageDiningAuthor TalksLearning & TechHolidays & Seasonal

Chai Pani at Bollywood Theater: A Diwali Celebration

Bollywood Theater – Alberta2039 Northeast Alberta Street

Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.

This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.

In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration. Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.

Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.

Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.

This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.

In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration. Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.

Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.

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SUNNOV 1

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration requiredVolunteeringClubs & MeetingsSpectator SportsSingles & Dating

Singles Give Back: Special Olympics Oregon Swim Competition Volunteering

HMT Complex15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton, OR 97006, Portland, OR

Let’s spend a Sunday doing some good and getting to know each other along the way! Join our 30s & 40s Singles Group to support athletes at Special Olympics Oregon’s Beaverton Regional Aquatics competition on Sunday, November 1.

Expect swimming, teamwork, plenty of cheering, and a chance to connect with other community-minded singles. The event coordinator is excited to have our group help!

We have two exciting ways to participate based on how involved you want to be.

🙌 Path 1: Come volunteer directly with us

No sports knowledge, athletic ability, or previous volunteer experience needed. The Special Olympics Oregon team will train you onsite and assign your role at check-in.

You might help with:

Athlete escorts: Guide swimmers from staging to their lanes and then to awards.
Timing: Time races and call the finish order.
Results: Deliver and record race results.
Awards: Prepare medals and ribbons and help with presentations.
Developmental skills: Help with staging, escorting, and timing for the morning skills competition.

Have relevant experience? Let the team know at check-in!

You can choose between a full-day shift of about 8–9 hours or a half-day shift of about 4–4.5 hours, depending on availability.

All volunteers receive a Special Olympics Oregon T-shirt, and full-day volunteers receive lunch.

📝 How to join as a volunteer

RSVP here so we know you’re joining our Meetup group.
Register directly with Special Olympics Oregon and choose your shift (link here or in comments). Your Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a volunteer spot.
Watch for a Meetup message from me! I’ll check in to confirm your shift, help with questions, and coordinate our group.

Please register promptly if you’d like to volunteer, since shifts have limited spaces. Follow the arrival and check-in instructions for your selected shift.

💛 A small commitment that makes a big difference

The event team relies on registered volunteers to keep the competition running smoothly. Please choose a shift you can commit to attending in full and plan ahead for the day.

Of course, unexpected things happen! If you can no longer volunteer, please notify the Special Olympics coordinator promptly, update your volunteer registration, and update your Meetup RSVP too. Keeping everyone informed as timely as possible gives the team time to adjust.

📣 Path 2: Prefer to cheer? Join the audience!

You can also support the athletes from the sidelines. If committing to volunteering in a shift isn’t the right fit, or the shifts have filled, come enjoy the competition and help us give the swimmers an enthusiastic audience!

Please let me know whether you’re volunteering or coming to cheer, so I can coordinate our group. Only people registered directly with Special Olympics Oregon will be counted as volunteers.

Which ever path you choose, we’re happy to have you!

Come lend a hand, bring your cheering voice, and spend a Sunday supporting our greater Portland community. 💛

Let’s spend a Sunday doing some good and getting to know each other along the way! Join our 30s & 40s Singles Group to support athletes at Special Olympics Oregon’s Beaverton Regional Aquatics competition on Sunday, November 1.

Expect swimming, teamwork, plenty of cheering, and a chance to connect with other community-minded singles. The event coordinator is excited to have our group help!

We have two exciting ways to participate based on how involved you want to be.

🙌 Path 1: Come volunteer directly with us

No sports knowledge, athletic ability, or previous volunteer experience needed. The Special Olympics Oregon team will train you onsite and assign your role at check-in.

You might help with:

Athlete escorts: Guide swimmers from staging to their lanes and then to awards.
Timing: Time races and call the finish order.
Results: Deliver and record race results.
Awards: Prepare medals and ribbons and help with presentations.
Developmental skills: Help with staging, escorting, and timing for the morning skills competition.

Have relevant experience? Let the team know at check-in!

You can choose between a full-day shift of about 8–9 hours or a half-day shift of about 4–4.5 hours, depending on availability.

All volunteers receive a Special Olympics Oregon T-shirt, and full-day volunteers receive lunch.

📝 How to join as a volunteer

RSVP here so we know you’re joining our Meetup group.
Register directly with Special Olympics Oregon and choose your shift (link here or in comments). Your Meetup RSVP alone does not reserve a volunteer spot.
Watch for a Meetup message from me! I’ll check in to confirm your shift, help with questions, and coordinate our group.

Please register promptly if you’d like to volunteer, since shifts have limited spaces. Follow the arrival and check-in instructions for your selected shift.

💛 A small commitment that makes a big difference

The event team relies on registered volunteers to keep the competition running smoothly. Please choose a shift you can commit to attending in full and plan ahead for the day.

Of course, unexpected things happen! If you can no longer volunteer, please notify the Special Olympics coordinator promptly, update your volunteer registration, and update your Meetup RSVP too. Keeping everyone informed as timely as possible gives the team time to adjust.

📣 Path 2: Prefer to cheer? Join the audience!

You can also support the athletes from the sidelines. If committing to volunteering in a shift isn’t the right fit, or the shifts have filled, come enjoy the competition and help us give the swimmers an enthusiastic audience!

Please let me know whether you’re volunteering or coming to cheer, so I can coordinate our group. Only people registered directly with Special Olympics Oregon will be counted as volunteers.

Which ever path you choose, we’re happy to have you!

Come lend a hand, bring your cheering voice, and spend a Sunday supporting our greater Portland community. 💛

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SUNNOV 1

1:00 PM

Faith & Worship

Celebration of Life for Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham

Flanagan Chapel615 S Palatine Hill Rd

A Celebration of Life for Dr. Stephen Dow Beckham will be held on Sunday, November 1, at 1 p.m. in Agnes Flanagan Chapel at Lewis & Clark College, with a reception to follow in Stamm in the Fowler Student Center.

The service will also be livestreamed and can be accessed here:
https://lclark-edu.zoom.us/j/81094563724

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SATNOV 7

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Cultural HeritageFood & DrinkArts & MediaStreet FestivalsMusicCraft Fairs

Frybread Fest

Director Park815 Southwest Park Avenue

Frybread Fest is coming back to Downtown Portland, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Help celebrate Native American Heritage Month through food, culture, art, and community. Enjoy delicious frybread from several Indigenous chefs and explore a full day of Indigenous-led programming and experiences. Get an up-close look at traditional and cultural practices through salmon fillet, basket weaving, and hide tanning demonstrations, and take part in the celebration with a drum circle from Turquoise Pride.

The festival will also feature a variety of local vendors, giving you plenty of opportunities to shop, connect, and support Indigenous artists and makers. Miss Indian NW will join for a special meet and greet, too.

Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and spend the day celebrating Native culture, community, and tradition in the heart of Downtown Portland.

Frybread Fest is coming back to Downtown Portland, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. Help celebrate Native American Heritage Month through food, culture, art, and community. Enjoy delicious frybread from several Indigenous chefs and explore a full day of Indigenous-led programming and experiences. Get an up-close look at traditional and cultural practices through salmon fillet, basket weaving, and hide tanning demonstrations, and take part in the celebration with a drum circle from Turquoise Pride.

The festival will also feature a variety of local vendors, giving you plenty of opportunities to shop, connect, and support Indigenous artists and makers. Miss Indian NW will join for a special meet and greet, too.

Come hungry, bring your friends and family, and spend the day celebrating Native culture, community, and tradition in the heart of Downtown Portland.

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SATOCT 31

OCT 31–NOV 1 · Hours not provided

Drop-inCultural HeritageMusicHolidays & SeasonalPoetryFood & DrinkCraft FairsStreet FestivalsPerforming Arts

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

M&M Marketplace346 SW Walnut St

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at M&M Marketplace with two days of culture, music, food, and family fun. Join us on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 from 2 PM to 7 PM for a free community celebration in Hillsboro.

Enjoy live music, traditional altars, Calenda, Calaveritas Literarias, a Concurso de Catrinas, food, shopping, and family entertainment. Bring your family and friends as we come together to honor loved ones and celebrate Día de los Muertos traditions.

Dates: Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1
Time: 2 PM to 7 PM
Location: M&M Marketplace, 346 SW Walnut St., Hillsboro, OR 97123
Admission: Free

¡Acompáñanos con toda la familia para celebrar nuestras tradiciones, recordar a nuestros seres queridos y disfrutar un fin de semana especial en comunidad!

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at M&M Marketplace with two days of culture, music, food, and family fun. Join us on Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1 from 2 PM to 7 PM for a free community celebration in Hillsboro.

Enjoy live music, traditional altars, Calenda, Calaveritas Literarias, a Concurso de Catrinas, food, shopping, and family entertainment. Bring your family and friends as we come together to honor loved ones and celebrate Día de los Muertos traditions.

Dates: Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1
Time: 2 PM to 7 PM
Location: M&M Marketplace, 346 SW Walnut St., Hillsboro, OR 97123
Admission: Free

¡Acompáñanos con toda la familia para celebrar nuestras tradiciones, recordar a nuestros seres queridos y disfrutar un fin de semana especial en comunidad!

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SUNNOV 1

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

21+💰 $32Holidays & SeasonalDiningCocktailsLGBTQ+PartiesDrag, Burlesque & Cabaret

Darcelle-O-Ween Sunday Funday Drag Brunch🎃

Darcelle XV Showplace208 NW 3rd Ave

Can’t get spooked enough?! DARCELLE-O-WEEN IS COMING TO BRUNCH! 🎃

Get spooky, glamorous, and a little bit wicked at Darcelle XV Showplace this coming Halloween weekend!

Drag. Costumes. Cocktails. Big Halloween energy. Dress spooky. Win big prizes!

Doors open at 11.30am, show is at 12.30pm. Cover $32. Ages 21+

Make your reservations now!

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SATNOV 7

5:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Talks & LecturesDining

2026 Linus Pauling Medal Award Symposium

Portland State University1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

Sign up for the poster session here!

The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.

Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.

The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.

Schedule:

11:00am - 1:00pm: Poster Set-up Time
1:00 - 5:30pm: Symposium in Hoffman Hall
Symposium speakers
- Prof. Geoff Coates, Cornell University
- Prof. Craig Hawker, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Prof. Doug Keszler (emeritus), Oregon State University
- Pauling Awardee, Prof. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University
5:30 - 7:00pm: Reception and poster session in SRTC lobby
7:00 - 10:00pm: Banquet and award lecture in Hoffman Hall

Sign up for the poster session here!

The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.

Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.

The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.

Schedule:

11:00am - 1:00pm: Poster Set-up Time
1:00 - 5:30pm: Symposium in Hoffman Hall
Symposium speakers
- Prof. Geoff Coates, Cornell University
- Prof. Craig Hawker, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Prof. Doug Keszler (emeritus), Oregon State University
- Pauling Awardee, Prof. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University
5:30 - 7:00pm: Reception and poster session in SRTC lobby
7:00 - 10:00pm: Banquet and award lecture in Hoffman Hall

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SUNNOV 1

5:00 PM

DiningWineCultural Heritage

A Night of Korean Americana

Chef Peter Cho / JejuMap

A special one-night Korean Americana collaboration dinner at Jeju featuring Chef Andrew Lim of Perilla (2026 Jean Banchet Nominee, 5x Michelin Bib Gourmand), Chef Peter Cho of Jeju & Han Oak (2x James Beard Finalist), and Dave & Lois Cho of Cho Wines (Oregon's first Korean American winery). Expect wood-fired cooking, Willamette Valley wine, and Korean American pride.

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THUNOV 5

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Doors 6:00 PM

💰 $125DiningTalks & Lectures

Symbol of Freedom

The Heathman Lodge7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662

Join CDM Caregiving Services for Symbol of Freedom, our 16th annual Veterans Day celebration, honoring the men and women who have served our country while raising vital funds to support the Veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities in our community that CDM supports every single day.

Guest will enjoy a gourmet dinner, a fun raffle opportunity, hear inspiring stories of impact of CDM, and hear from our captivating keynote speaker, Will Chesney.

Will is Navy Veteran and while in service was a member of the elite Seal Team Six, along with his faithful military dog partner, Cairo. Together they were deployed on hundreds of combat missions including the historic 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound.

Join Us!

Thursday, November 5
The Heathman Lodge | 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. | Program Begins: 6:30 p.m.

Click here to learn more and get your tickets!

Join CDM Caregiving Services for Symbol of Freedom, our 16th annual Veterans Day celebration, honoring the men and women who have served our country while raising vital funds to support the Veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities in our community that CDM supports every single day.

Guest will enjoy a gourmet dinner, a fun raffle opportunity, hear inspiring stories of impact of CDM, and hear from our captivating keynote speaker, Will Chesney.

Will is Navy Veteran and while in service was a member of the elite Seal Team Six, along with his faithful military dog partner, Cairo. Together they were deployed on hundreds of combat missions including the historic 2011 raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound.

Join Us!

Thursday, November 5
The Heathman Lodge | 7801 NE Greenwood Dr., Vancouver
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. | Program Begins: 6:30 p.m.

Click here to learn more and get your tickets!

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FRINOV 6

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

💰 $85+Registration requiredDiningCultural HeritageAuthor Talks

A Forgotten Collection of Italian Cookbooks Comes to Life

Nostrana1401 Southeast Morrison Street

The In Bocca books are a curious and beautiful collection of 20 Italian cookbooks, each devoted to a different region of Italy. Originally published in the 1970s, they’re filled with recipes, hand-drawn illustrations, folk art, and wonderfully wonky English translations, offering a glimpse into the food and character of Italy from region to region. Long out of print, they’ve become cult objects for collectors and lovers of Italian food.

For the past three years, Cathy Whims and the Nostrana team have cooked their way through the entire collection, creating 19 dinners: one for each book. Now, for the Portland Book Festival, that journey comes to an end with Roma in Bocca the 20th book.

For this special finale, Cathy Whims is welcoming Italia in Bocca director Robert Serrini, an expert and passionate champion of these remarkable books. Robert will mingle with guests throughout the evening and document the dinner as part of a short film about Roma in Bocca. He also dreams of one day seeing the full collection published once again, bringing these quirky, art-filled books back into the hands of a new generation.

Whether you’ve followed the series from the beginning or are discovering these peculiar books for the first time, come take one last trip Italy in Bocca with us.

Cathy Whims recently published her own culinary book: The Italian Summer Kitchen: Recipes for La Dolce Vita. During this event her book will be available for purchase and signing.

Reservations required. Limited seating available.

The In Bocca books are a curious and beautiful collection of 20 Italian cookbooks, each devoted to a different region of Italy. Originally published in the 1970s, they’re filled with recipes, hand-drawn illustrations, folk art, and wonderfully wonky English translations, offering a glimpse into the food and character of Italy from region to region. Long out of print, they’ve become cult objects for collectors and lovers of Italian food.

For the past three years, Cathy Whims and the Nostrana team have cooked their way through the entire collection, creating 19 dinners: one for each book. Now, for the Portland Book Festival, that journey comes to an end with Roma in Bocca the 20th book.

For this special finale, Cathy Whims is welcoming Italia in Bocca director Robert Serrini, an expert and passionate champion of these remarkable books. Robert will mingle with guests throughout the evening and document the dinner as part of a short film about Roma in Bocca. He also dreams of one day seeing the full collection published once again, bringing these quirky, art-filled books back into the hands of a new generation.

Whether you’ve followed the series from the beginning or are discovering these peculiar books for the first time, come take one last trip Italy in Bocca with us.

Cathy Whims recently published her own culinary book: The Italian Summer Kitchen: Recipes for La Dolce Vita. During this event her book will be available for purchase and signing.

Reservations required. Limited seating available.

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FRINOV 6

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

BooksCultural HeritageDiningHolidays & Seasonal

Chai Pani x Bollywood Theater: A Diwali Celebration

Bollywood Theater2039 NE Alberta St

Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.

This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India, releasing September 22. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.

In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration.

Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.

Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.

Portland Book Festival welcomes Molly and Meherwan Irani, the husband-and-wife team behind Asheville’s nationally celebrated Chai Pani Restaurant Group. Their flagship restaurant, Chai Pani, was named Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation in 2022.

This year, Molly and Meherwan each bring a new book to the table. Meherwan has written No. 1 Best Indian Cookbook in the World: At-Home Recipes from the Streets, Truck Stops, Villages, and Palaces of India, releasing September 22. Molly’s Service Ready: A Story of Love, Restaurants, and the Power of Hospitality was published earlier this year. Together, the books offer two very different—and deeply connected—perspectives on food, restaurants, and hospitality.

In celebration of Diwali—the Hindu festival of lights, marked by food, gathering, and celebration—Molly and Meherwan will join their longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty at Bollywood Theater on Alberta Street for a collaboration.

Bollywood Theater will serve a special menu inspired by recipes from Meherwan’s book alongside its own Diwali-inspired menu. It’s a gathering of longtime friends, great food, and two books that reflect different sides of a shared life in restaurants.

Both books will be featured at Portland Book Festival, and Molly and Meherwan will be on hand at Bollywood to meet guests and sign copies.

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SATNOV 28

9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

+1 dates

💰 $52 - $72Holidays & SeasonalDiningTeaKids & FamilyArts & MediaVariety

Cinnamon Bear Breakfast with the Portland Spirit

Caruthers Landing Dock:110 SE Caruthers St.

Set sail to Maybeland this holiday season with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit! Since 2005, this beloved holiday tradition has delighted families with loads of festive fun on the Willamette River. The whole family will enjoy a hot plated breakfast and reserved seating while the kids are entertained by music, storytelling and magic. Schedule

2026 Cinnamon Bear Cruise Dates:
Saturday, 11/28
Sunday, 11/29
Saturday, 12/5
Sunday, 12/6
Saturday, 12/12
Sunday, 12/13
Saturday, 12/19
Sunday, 12/20
Monday, 12/21
Tuesday, 12/22
Wednesday, 12/23
Thursday, 12/24
Saturday, 12/26
Sunday, 12/27

Boarding: 9:00 am
Cruising: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

What’s Included

2-hour cruise on the Willamette River
Plated hot breakfast (eggs, potatoes, bacon, fruit and pastries) for adults & youth, excludes infants
Hot cocoa, orange juice, coffee and hot tea
Souvenir photo with Cinnamon Bear for every child 12 and younger
Signature Cinnamon Bear treat for youth
Character storytelling, autograph sessions and magic show
Reserved table
Service gratuity

Location

Boarding Location:
Salmon Springs Dock
1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204

Return Details: Returns to original departure point.

Tickets

Tickets start at $72 for adults or $52 for children 12 and younger. Cinnamon Bear has been a holiday tradition for generations and you’re invited to make this season one your child will remember forever.

Reservations available at portlandspirit.com/cinnamonbear or by calling 503-224-3900.

Set sail to Maybeland this holiday season with Cinnamon Bear and friends aboard the Portland Spirit! Since 2005, this beloved holiday tradition has delighted families with loads of festive fun on the Willamette River. The whole family will enjoy a hot plated breakfast and reserved seating while the kids are entertained by music, storytelling and magic. Schedule

2026 Cinnamon Bear Cruise Dates:
Saturday, 11/28
Sunday, 11/29
Saturday, 12/5
Sunday, 12/6
Saturday, 12/12
Sunday, 12/13
Saturday, 12/19
Sunday, 12/20
Monday, 12/21
Tuesday, 12/22
Wednesday, 12/23
Thursday, 12/24
Saturday, 12/26
Sunday, 12/27

Boarding: 9:00 am
Cruising: 9:30 am – 11:30 am

What’s Included

2-hour cruise on the Willamette River
Plated hot breakfast (eggs, potatoes, bacon, fruit and pastries) for adults & youth, excludes infants
Hot cocoa, orange juice, coffee and hot tea
Souvenir photo with Cinnamon Bear for every child 12 and younger
Signature Cinnamon Bear treat for youth
Character storytelling, autograph sessions and magic show
Reserved table
Service gratuity

Location

Boarding Location:
Salmon Springs Dock
1010 SW Naito Pkwy, Portland, OR 97204

Return Details: Returns to original departure point.

Tickets

Tickets start at $72 for adults or $52 for children 12 and younger. Cinnamon Bear has been a holiday tradition for generations and you’re invited to make this season one your child will remember forever.

Reservations available at portlandspirit.com/cinnamonbear or by calling 503-224-3900.

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SUNNOV 1

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FilmGalleriesCultural HeritageStreet Festivals

Portland Latin American Film Festival

Hollywood Theatre4122 Northeast Sandy Boulevard

Celebrating 20 years of cinema, culture, and community—a very special milestone celebrating two decades of building bridges between Latin America and Portland through film.

Over these 20 years, the stories have made audiences laugh, reflect, and feel deeply, while offering new perspectives on identity, collective memory, and cultural diversity. What began as a dream has grown into a vibrant community of filmmakers, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and audience members who believe in the power of cinema to bring the community closer together.

This year features the generous collaboration of musician and composer José Manuel Aguilera, who has authorized the use of his song "Confabulario"—from the album *Tinta negra y roja*—as the official theme for this anniversary edition. The official poster for the twentieth edition was designed by Gilberto Martínez and inspired by the work of renowned graphic artist Joel Rendón. Its visual power and rich symbolism reflect the creative spirit and cultural diversity that have defined the festival over the past two decades.

Celebrating 20 years of cinema, culture, and community—a very special milestone celebrating two decades of building bridges between Latin America and Portland through film.

Over these 20 years, the stories have made audiences laugh, reflect, and feel deeply, while offering new perspectives on identity, collective memory, and cultural diversity. What began as a dream has grown into a vibrant community of filmmakers, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and audience members who believe in the power of cinema to bring the community closer together.

This year features the generous collaboration of musician and composer José Manuel Aguilera, who has authorized the use of his song "Confabulario"—from the album *Tinta negra y roja*—as the official theme for this anniversary edition. The official poster for the twentieth edition was designed by Gilberto Martínez and inspired by the work of renowned graphic artist Joel Rendón. Its visual power and rich symbolism reflect the creative spirit and cultural diversity that have defined the festival over the past two decades.

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FRINOV 13

6:00 PM

Registration requiredDiningWine Tastings

Friendsgiving Small Plates & Pairings Dinner

Tualatin Estate Tasting Room10850 NW Seavey Road, Forest Grove

Celebrate Friendsgiving at Tualatin Estate on Friday, November 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm. You’ll enjoy a five-course small-plate pairings dinner from Sundial Baking, paired with a flight of Oregon-grown wines. Tickets are $70 per person, or $60 for Owners and Members, and include five small-plate pairings, a wine flight and a $10 bottle credit. Space is limited and reservations are required for this exclusive event. + View Menu 2024 Sauvignon Blanc paired with Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus 2023 Dry Gewürztraminer paired with Polenta & Pork Terrine 2023 Hannah Pinot Noir paired with Apricot Bacon Crostini 2022 Signature Cuvée Pinot Noir paired with Red Wine Braised Beef & Garlic Mashed Potatoes 2022 Quinta Reserva Port-Style Pinot Noir paired with Pumpkin Cheesecake pecan crust, salted caramel sauce

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