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THUNOV 5
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Doors 6:00 PM
💰 $125Food & DrinkDiningTalks & Lectures

Symbol of Freedom

The Heathman Lodge7801 NE Greenwood Dr
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...
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WEDNOV 4
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Food & DrinkTeaTalks & LecturesMuseumsGalleriesCultural Heritage

mai ide: Boxed Woman

Pacific University2043 College Way
An exhibition of textile works by mai ide, using Sashiko stitching and salvaged fabric to explore identity, race, and belonging.
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SATNOV 7
5:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Talks & LecturesFood & DrinkDining

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
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Multi-day events

SATNOV 7
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Food & DrinkTalks & LecturesAuthor Talks

Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!: Alexis Nikole Nelson

Newmark Theatre1111 Southwest Broadway
Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known to millions of fans as Black Forager, invites you on an adventure to discover the delicious and wild foods hiding in plain sight. Alexis captivates people with her joyful enthusiasm and deep knowledge of foraging...
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THUNOV 12
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Talks & LecturesHistory TalksAuthor Talks

Permanent Ink: Why We Still Love Print in the Digital Age

Red Cross Building605 Barnes Street
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text margin_bottom=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1793313257834{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We once depended on handwriting for recording information. Then the printing press changed everything. We could record, store, and...
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SATNOV 14
2:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Food & DrinkTeaCultural HeritageWorkshopsTalks & LecturesArts & MediaMeditation

Tea Ceremony Workshop: Learn the Role of the Guest with Jan Waldmann

Portland Japanese Garden611 SW Kingston Ave
Portland Japanese Garden’s Tea Ceremony Workshop offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditional practice of Chanoyu, or the Way of Tea. Experience the art of tranquility, mindfulness, and omotenashi, whole-hearted hospitality. It is not an exaggeration to...
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SATNOV 14
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Food & DrinkDiningCocktailsTalks & Lectures

World Forestry Center’s 60th Anniversary Gala

Miller Hall at the World Forestry Center4033 SW Canyon Rd.
November 14, 2026 | World Forestry Center's Miller Hall | 5 PM Join us on November 14 for an unforgettable evening as World Forestry Center celebrates six decades of connecting people and forests. Set among the trees in Washington Park, this...
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FRINOV 6
6:00 PM
Food & DrinkCooking ClassesCultural HeritageWorkshopsTalks & LecturesHistory Talks

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...
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SATNOV 14
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 $45ToursTalks & LecturesHistory TalksFood & DrinkSpiritsHolidays & SeasonalMuseums

Saturday Night Spirits

Ermatinger House619 SW 6th Ave.

Spooky season doesn’t end with Halloween! Join us for a ghost tour and investigation of the Stevens-Crawford House and a haunted history tour of the Ermatinger House. The Falls Distilling will also be joining us to serve up samples of their “spirits” and will have their gin products available to purchase. $45 More info and tickets at bit.ly/OCSaturdayNightSpirits

Spooky season doesn’t end with Halloween! Join us for a ghost tour and investigation of the Stevens-Crawford House and a haunted history tour of the Ermatinger House. The Falls Distilling will also be joining us to serve up samples of their...
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