Learning & Tech❯Talks & Lectures❯History Talks

A talk by Glynnis Fawkes. How does a cartoonist go about adapting a work of history, specifically Eric H. Cline’s 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed? In this talk Fawkes will describe the process of interpreting Cline’s text in comics, an exercise during which she repeatedly asked herself how she might tell this story visually. Through page compositions and dramatizations in which historical figures (such as Ramses III) speak, she imagined characters for whom we have no record offering...

A citywide cleanup week for local residents, with extra garbage collection and a bulky waste drop-off day.

Overview Todd McGrain’s original bust of York, the enslaved man who was the only African American member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was secretly installed on Mount Tabor Park in 2021. It was placed on the vacant pedestal where a statue of Oregonian editor Harvey Scott (1830-1910), a known racist, once stood. The surprising appearance of York, with no artist name attached to the work, is a local example of the protest art being created in the wake of political and social unrest. The...

Learn how to make willow cuttings and install them into the floodplain habitat of Crabapple Creek and the Multnomah Channel. This will enhance native habitat for conservation strategy species including Northern red-legged frogs, coastal cutthroat...

Join us for an evening where learn how to break cycles that police normalcy and control information in society. From the creator of the Bedlam Book Club podcast comes a workshop about how to identify and disrupt the ableist social dynamics that often cloud discussions of truth and power. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about how definitions of madness have been used to direct power throughout history, and how to avoid replicating these cycles in our personal lives. The first half will focus on the basics of mad studies and the history of madness in the West. After a break, the workshop will detail how these ideas show up in daily life, how to interrupt them, and healthier ways of building knowledge and trust together. Workshop will be very hands-on and will contain lots of opportunities for discussion and questions. Zines, reading lists, and other resources will be available. RSVP required! Sliding scale suggested donation $5-$25 (No one turned away for lack of funds!)

It’s finally time to plant at the beaver pond! Join Tualatin Riverkeepers in Tigard to support our restoration efforts at a beautiful beaver pond just across from the Tigard Public Library. We’ll plant native species along the pond and stream banks beneath a canopy of Pacific...

[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...

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...

Volunteer Opportunity Help restore our habitat. About the Program Metro manages 20,000 acres of parks and natural areas, including 17 parks, 14 historic cemeteries and three boat ramps. By volunteering, you are helping steward these sites for generations to come. Volunteers will learn about native plants, non native plant management, managing for nature in urban spaces, while building community. About the Project Join Metro Parks and Nature at the Glendoveer Nature Trail (use entrance at NE 148t